I started Martial Arts when i was 10, originally in TKD. After a change of ownership the school i was able to go through many instructors due to the lack of synergy with the owner, at the time it seemed bad but looking back i learned allot of different bits from various styles which molded me as a martial artist. By 14 i was an assistant, at 17 I got my Black belt and went on to do compete, be on teams, train with some key martial artist, Start the Black Belt Club at UMD...for full bio..I will get a link up soon!
On April 4, 2008
Don or Christine Rodrigues (401) 737-2809 or DRKA111@aol.com
Tournament Directors:
Don and Christine Rodrigues, PO Box 6120, Warwick, RI 02887-6120
Produced by:
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, Ltd.
Phone:
(401)737-2809 Fax (401)737-0125
When:
Friday-Sunday, April 13, 14, 15, 2007
Where:
Warwick, Rhode Island
Facility for Daytime Eliminations:
Daytime eliminations will be held at the Crowne Plaza at the Crossings in Warwick, Rhode Island. Black Belt competition will be held on Friday April 13th and Saturday April 14th, 2007. All under belt competition will be on Sunday April 15th, 2007.
Facility for Nighttime Finals Extravaganza:
The nighttime finals extravaganza will be held at the CCRI Field House in Warwick, RI starting at 7:30pm on Sat. April 14th, 2007 less than one mile from the Crowne Plaza.
Tournament Hotel:
The Crowne Plaza at The Crossing, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI 02886
Special Code #OSO (401)732-6000 (FAX 401-732-4839). To secure a room at a Special rate, be sure to mention the “Ocean State Grand Nationals” and make reservations as soon as possible.
Backup Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Warwick/Providence, 901 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886- Call (401) 736-5000 Fax-(401) 736-5030. For special rate ask for Group Code OCS. Free shuttle to and from Crowne Plaza Hotel. Other Backup Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn, Providence Airport/Warwick (hotel) 1 Thurber St., Warwick, RI 02886, Call (401)734-9600 for special rate ask for Ocean State Grand National Karate Championships.
Courtyard Providence/Warwick, 55 Jefferson Park Road, Warwick, RI 02888. Call (401) 467-6900 Fax (401) 467-2666. For special rates ask for group code Ocean State Karate.
Radisson Airport Hotel Providence, 2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886. Call (401) 739-3000 fax (401) 732-9309. For special rate ask for group code OSK.
Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel 1850 Post Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 Call (401) 738-4000. For special rate ask for code OSK
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Airport 2100 Airport Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 739-8888 Fax (401) 739-1550 for special rate ask for code OSG.
All Backup Hotels are 5 min. away from Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Flying In:
To Providence, TF Green State Airport, Free Airport Shuttle to the Crowne Plaza At the Crossing (tournament hotel) in Warwick, RI.
Sanctions:
KRANE Triple Crown Event
KRANE “AAAAA” Plus (Krane Ratings International)
NASKA “AAAAA” World Tour (North American Sport Karate Association
WAKO World sanctioned (World Association of Kickboxing/Karate Organization)
WAKO-USA “AAAAA” rated, AKI- World sanctioned (American Kenpo Int.)
Rules:
All Black Belt divisions , Adult and Youth, will use UTK Rules and NASKA
Seeding:
All under Black Belt divisions are KRANE rules. A copy of the rules Can be obtained by logging onto their websites www.KRANE.org or www.NASKA.com
Age:
All Black Belt and Under Black Belt players must enter divisions based upon their age.
Birth Certificates:
All competitors must retain on their person verification of age (i.e. birth Certificate). All competitors must be able to present it upon request or risk. Disqualification and forfeit all fees!
Tournament Party:
Will be held at the Crowne Plaza at the Crossing in Warwick, RI. Dancing, Live DJ, and more!
Awards and Prize Money:
See Awards section
Entry Fees:
Pre-Registration- $50.00 for 1st division; $25.00 for each additional division if Post marked before March 1st, 2007. Registration- $55.00 for 1st division $25.00. For each additional division if received before March 15th, 2007. On or before Thursday April 12th, 2007 $60.00 for 1st division and $25.00 for each additional Division. On site registration April 13th, 14th, 15th, 2007- $65.00 for 1st division And $30.00 for each additional division.
Friday Night Spectator Fees:
General Admission Tickets, Only $10.00. Friday Night admission tickets are not good for events held on Saturday or Sunday.
Saturday Day & Sunday Spectator Fees:
Tickets: General Admission $20, Ringside $35. All tickets are good for daytime eliminations, The Nighttime Show and tournament party. All Competitors receive complimentary general admission Finals Tickets. Tickets are not good for admission Friday.
Payments:
NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Only U.S. Currency, Travelers Checks, money orders, certified checks and VISA/MASTERCARD will Be accepted. Make checks payable to; Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, Ltd. (NO CREDIT CARDS THE DAY OF THE EVENT!)
Video Taping:
No charge for eliminations. Strictly prohibited at the nighttime final Show on Saturday night April 14th, 2007.
Media Coverage:
Numerous Local, National and International media publicize and carry Coverage of the “Ocean State Grand Nationals.” In addition, complete Results and photos will be sent to Sport Karate Magazine, Black Belt Magazine, Inside Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do Times, Kick (Germany), Samurai (Italy), Traditional Magazine, Martial Arts Magazine, Spar Magazine, Martial Arts Digest, Karate (England), Action Martial Arts Budo International, plus many more.
Sponsors:
Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, Ltd., Ninja World, Mardi Gras, The City of Warwick, John Paul Mitchell Systems, MACHO products, Cerrone Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, GMC Truck and others to be named Later.
Coordinators:
Tony Cogliandro, Rich Baptista. Tom Festa, Christopher Rodrigues, Larry Carnahan and Brenda Cogliandro.
Medical:
Ted Plamondon and staff (Medical Assistance, Taping and mouth Pieces).
Officials:
Carefully chosen experienced referees and officials from around the U.S. And abroad will be on hand to provide competitors with the fairest Judging possible. NASKA Ratings and KRANE Ratings Int. will be in Attendance to provide a smooth and efficiently run event. KRANE Ratings Int. and NASKA Ratings are two of the most respected karate Associations in the world with nearly 1,000 officials in over 10 countries If you are a KRANE or NASKA official and would like to officiate, Please call in advance (401) 737-2809 (There will be no judges sign in The day of the event, so please call ahead if you would like to officiate). All officials should be signed in before 8:30am on April 14th and 15th, 2007.
Official Appreciation Awards:
All officials will receive a beautiful photo engraved wooden wall plaque “Ocean State Grand National” Tournament T-shirt and a Complimentary ticket to the Saturday Nighttime Karate Extravaganza In exchange for officiating during the daytime eliminations
Driving to Tournament:
I-95 North, Take Exit 12 in Rhode Island. From I-95South, Take Exit 12A in Rhode Island. Bear Right and the driveway to The Crowne Plaza Hotel is on the right.