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NEWCASTLE BJJ OPEN – MASTERS GI

August 10, 2024

Newcastle BJJ Open – Masters Gi

Newcastle BJJ Open Northern Masters 2024

The Newcastle BJJ open invites you to join us on Saturday the 10th of August for our sixth event – 2024 masters Gi competition. This is being held at:

Benfield Sports Centre

Benfield Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NU

The centre is 4 miles from the city centre, has on-site parking and is accessible from nearby Walkergate metro station and the A1058 ‘coast road’.

General information:

The times and schedules will be updated in real time and displayed on a screen and accessible to the general public on smart devices through the SmoothComp platform.

We will have a fully qualified first-aider experienced in providing assistance to athletes and a team of qualified referees.

Official rules can be found here 

Divisions:

Masters division (30+) – 5 minute rounds using IBJJF rules

A ’round robin’ format will be used for all categories with 3/4/5 participants, this is to ensure that all competitors will have a minimum of 2 fights.

Medals:

Bespoke medals will be awarded to top 3 competitors in each division.

Entry requirements:

During your application, please be sure to enter the correct weight, age and experience level. If incorrect details are entered this can cause us unnecessary delays on the day if we need to correct them. you have until 31st of July to change you weight/belt.

Changing divisions/amendments:

Any amendments to your original application, including changes to your registered division need to be either updated on your Smoothcomp registration or emailed to us by Wednesday 01/08/24. Brackets and divisions will be set up by Friday 2nd August @ 9am

Refund:

Refunds are only possible until 01/08/24 after that medals / Trophies will be ordered and no refund will be possible.

Merging divisions:

We reserve the right to merge divisions after the registration deadline in the unlikely event that you are the only competitor in your registered division group.

If you have trouble changing your division, email us or please check out: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

Weighing in:

Weighing in takes place on the day of the competition starting from 9am, Doors open 8.am.

The weigh-in is done whilst wearing your Gi.

Uniform:

White, blue or black gi’s to be worn – no mixed i.e. white pants and blue jacket.

Spectators

FREE entry for spectators

We look forward to seeing you.

Thank you

The Newcastle Open Team

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Saturday, August 10
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Website:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/17188

Venue

Benfield sports centre
Benfield Rd
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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