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Irish Open International
1st - 2nd MARCH 2008
Dear Coach/Instructor
We take particular and pride in personally inviting you to the largest Martial Arts tournament in Europe. Each year the Irish Open continues to grow and prosper, we continue to attract the worlds best competitors in to the most exciting tournament in Europe. The 2007 Event saw 27 Countries attend with over 2000 + fighters from all over the world on the mat. We had coverage fro satellite sports channel and local national channels.
Schedule
We have this year decided to change the schedule and also add some further divisions to the very large Black belt divisions in Semi and Light Contact, again confirming our commitment to our chosen sport and giving back to the fighters that deserve same. We are also automating our registration process, to cancel any possible errors or delays to the start of the competition. Please note of particular importance the changes in the running of the Black Belt Semi Contact Divisions)
Other tournaments say they give large cash prizes but to date, no other tournament in Europe has matched the Individual cash prizes fighters get at the Irish Open. Not to mention the amazing winner t shirts, greatly sought after accompanied with the exclusive Irish Open winner SAP gloves, which are always a big hit with the fighters.
AWARDS/PRIZES
Team Event: Winners €3,000.00 ( LARGEST TEAM CASH PRIZE IN EUROPE)
(Four Man One Woman)
Male Grand Champion €1,500.00 ( LARGEST INDIVIDUAL CASH PRIZE IN EUROPE)
Female grand Champion: €750.00
Forms Grand Champion €500.00
Winners will receive a SAP sponsored unique Glove, which has become one of the most sought after prizes in competitive martial arts. They will also receive a unique T Shirt only Irish Open winners can have, SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL. Runner ups will receive an amazing unique Irish Open Cup, Joint third place will receive an exclusive medal.
By Fighters for Fighters in aid of Charity
The Irish Open committee is delighted to once again associated with the Irish Society for prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). ALL profits from the 2008 event will be donated to the ISPCC a very just and worthy charity as was the 2007 event.
Without Fear was the slogan of the 2007 Open and it was very true, The 2008 slogan will be. Born to Fight. You will see the who is who of tournament fighting in the world, present themselves on the day. True World class Martial Athletes like.
History
Many may say they have but none can equal the excitement and energy which the Irish Open brings to the tournament Circuit. We also had as usual some of the best referees in the world including, , Steve Winsper, Nevil Wray, Robbie Hughes, Des Leonard , Loyd Allen, Peter Edwards, Joe Tierney, Vinney Murphy, Jim Upton, Liam Whelan, Del Sampson. Without them the event would not be what it is today, the no 1 Martial Arts tournament in Europe.
Continued growth
We continue to be amazed at the continued growth of The Irish Open and the level of competition, not just in the elite black belt sections, but also in the white and green belt sections, where many competitors are given the rare opportunity to compete against fighters from other countries at their own level. This is what makes the Irish Open a unique WORLD CLASS EVENT. Whether you come to compete, to train in a seminar, to judge and receive the commemorative shirt and or to attend the spectacular Champions night on Saturday, or just to watch……. Go to www.irishopenonline.com and take the action that will light your personal fire and rekindle you passion for our sport…. to learn, to grow, to contribute back, to be inspired…..
Due to the continued success of the Irish Open, its format and schedule are often copied, but the event itself is never equaled, it is unique and the must attend event for 2008 for all serious fighters.
Registration/Weigh In
Weight Control will take place on Friday 29th February from 7pm to 9pm. On Saturday from 9am until 10.30am. No late entries will be accepted after this time. Pre Registration must be received on or before Friday 22nd February.
FLIGHTS/ACCOMIDATION
Because of the continued success of the Irish Open we would strongly advise you to book you flights and hotel as early as possible, this really must be a priority and completed BEFORE the end of the year. You can get up to date information on budget airlines that fly in to Ireland on our web site as well as affordable accommodation.
In the words of England’s Corey Caine “The Irish Open is A melting pot of Martial Art athletes from all over the world who come together to embrace the toughest challenges Europe has to offer. No politics, no nonsense, no surrender” well said.
Irish Open Committee
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