Events

KEY INFO:

Venue: Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester, M4 7JA

Date: May 26th 2024

Winners of each division will be guaranteed a spot on a Gorilla Invitational show within the next two scheduled events.

Gorilla Contenders athletes will compete in a round robin style bracket, guaranteeing all entrants a minimum of three matches, provided there are enough people in your bracket.

This tournament is open to BLUE AND PURPLE BELTS ONLY. Anyone caught sandbagging will be disqualified and banned from the event.

– Rules: Click here

– FAQ’s: Click here

– Spectators: £10 entry fee. Card/Cash accepted.

– BLUE AND PURPLE BELTS WILL ALL BE MERGED TOGETHER

– 5 Minute matches

– Contact us at gorillainvitational@gmail.com or message on instagram @gorillainvitational

TIMINGS:

Venue open: 9am

Weigh ins from: 9am

First matches: 10am

All times are approximate.

All entrants must be submitted through smoothcomp before the cut off date. We will not be accepting entries on the day, regardless of whether you can pay and make the weight.

– Athletes may be required to sign a waiver on the day of the event.

– Match times will be live on smoothcomp throughout the day of the event. Please keep an eye on your mat and bracket timings as they may change.

– Terms of service: Please ensure you have fully read and agreed to the terms of service before signing up to compete.

WEIGH INS:

Weigh in as early as you like once the the venue has opened. There will be no weight allowance. If you cannot make the weight, you will be disqualified.

COACHES:

Each time will be allowed one coach pass per team and one person in their corner during matches.

Designated coaches do not have to pay a spectators fee.