Events

ENTRY FOR NOGI JIU JITSU BRITISH OPEN IS NOW OPEN!

Sports and Wellness Hub, Warwick University, Coventry CV4 7EU November 30th 2024 LIMITED SPACE!

Registration fees will be offered at a super discounted rate, then a discounted rate, then a normal rate (Limited to the late registration deadline or full capacity). Please register early for the best price. BJJ BRITISH OPEN tries to accommodate as many athletes as possible in our events, but there is a limit on the number of athletes in order to guarantee a high quality event.

You can make changes to your registration via your Smoothcomp account until midnight on 25th November. Event organisers may make changes to your division but it is the athlete’s responsibility to move divisions if they wish. If there are any errors on the application or the name is not included on the list, changes should be made until the event’s registration deadline, requests sent after the correction deadline will be ignored.

When there are less than 3 competitors in a division, the competitor may be moved to another division after the registration deadline unless you specifically state in “payment information” that you do not wish to be moved weight, rank and/or age category. The organiser will try it’s upmost to create competitive matches for every athlete.

The category will run if there is there is at least 2 competitors.

If it is not possible to provide a match after category combining, athletes will receive a default medal and points unless they wish to request a refund, which must be done within 48 hours of the event (2nd December 23:59).

IBJJF RULES

Make sure to get to the event at least 60 minutes prior to your bracket schedule. Athletes can be called 45 minutes before the estimated start of the division, a no show after 3 PA System calls will lead to immediate disqualification.

Please weigh in around 45 minutes before the start of your division and remain in the bullpen until called to your mat.

Athletes must bring valid identification such as a driver’s license, passport or IBJJF ID.

Kids checking in will need a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT or IBJJF ID.

All competitors will be ask to show identification and proof of registration at the main entrance and weigh in area. Without valid identification you/your child will be disqualified.

Pro MMA fighters, competitive wrestlers and Judo Black belts must fight blue or above or face DQ.

Please make sure you register in the correct weight division as failure to make weight will result in DQ. There is NO TOLERANCE on weight categories and weigh ins are with the NoGI uniform (rash guard and appropriate shorts).

COMPETITOR LISTS: Competitor Lists will be live throughout the registration process and can be viewed by checking out the registrations tab on the event page.

BRACKETS and SCHEDULE: 48 hours prior to the tournament, the event brackets and tentative schedule will be released. You can tell when your matches are coming up by checking the tab on your mobile device during the competition. We will also make an announcement in the venue to report to the weigh-in area 45 mins before your match. If a competitor does not report for weigh-in when called they will be DQ, so please be at the mat on time for your matches.

BJJ BRITISH OPEN strongly suggests that the athlete’s registration is finalized before making any travel arrangements.