Events

🥋 The Future League 6 – by VERSUS

Real Jiu-Jitsu. Safe environment. For the next generation.

The Future League is a well-organized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event for kids who want to compete, learn, and have fun in a positive and safe setting. Whether it’s their first time or they already have some experience, every child is welcome.

We use a round-robin format in all divisions. This means your child will get multiple matches, regardless of winning or losing—so the day is never over after just one fight. It’s all about learning, building confidence, and having a great experience on the mat.

Our team is committed to running a smooth, supportive event where young athletes feel safe, respected and encouraged.

✅ Focus on Safety and Comfort
All referees are highly experienced and used to working with children
Matches are stopped immediately when needed—safety always comes first
Parents are allowed to stay close to the mat area to support and reassure their children
We aim for a calm, child-friendly atmosphere, without loud noise or pressure
🔁 More Matches = More Fun
Multiple fights per child, thanks to our round-robin system
No early eliminations—everyone gets real mat time
Brackets are carefully arranged to create the most balanced and fair matchups
If brackets get large, we split them and finish with a final
📋 Event Details
🗓 Schedule
Doors open: 12:00
Weigh-in: 12:00 – up to 45 minutes before your child’s first match
Start of matches: 13:00
Estimated end time: around 17:00
⚖️ Weigh-in
All kids weigh in wearing their Gi
Weigh-in also serves as check-in, so it’s important to stop by the scale
You’ll be informed of the time of your child’s matches via Smoothcomp (on your phone or on venue screens)
🥋 Categories

Age groups: 4–5 / 6–7 / 8–9 / 10–12 / 13–15

Belts: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Green

Weight classes (kg): -18, -20, -24, -28, -32, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, +70

Children aged 4–7 compete in mixed brackets (boys and girls together). From 8 years and up, brackets are separated by gender—unless merging is necessary to ensure matches. In the 13–15 age group, boys and girls are always separated.

⏱ Match Duration
4–7 years: 2 minutes
8–12 years: 3 minutes
13–15 years: 4 minutes

In combined belt divisions, the shortest match time is used for safety.

🥇 Medal Ceremony

Every child who finishes in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place receives a medal during a short ceremony held right after their bracket finishes. A great moment to celebrate effort and teamwork!

📜 Rules

We follow the official IBJJF ruleset You can read them here: www.ibjjf.com/rules When belts differ, we apply the rules of the lower belt.

💶 Registration & Friendly Cancellation Policy
Early Bird: €20 (up to 4 weeks before the event)
Standard: €24
Late Entry: €29
✅ 100% Refund until Thursday

We get it—kids get sick, plans change. That’s why we offer a full refund if you cancel up to and including the Thursday before the event.

Friday or Saturday: 50% refund
Sunday: no refund

Cancel via Smoothcomp → My Account → Your Registrations → Cancel

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visitors & Coaches
2 visitors per participant are allowed (no entry fee)
1 coach for 1–2 competitors
2 coaches for 3 or more competitors

Parents are more than welcome to stay close and support their child throughout the day.

🧼 House Rules
Be kind and respectful—to athletes, referees, coaches, and staff
Cheer for your child and their teammates, but no booing or shouting at others
Please help us keep the venue clean, including the changing rooms and bathrooms
❓ FAQ

Q: When will we know match times? A: Brackets will be published on Friday before the event. Timelines update live on Smoothcomp.

Q: Can we edit or cancel after registration? A: Yes. Changes can be made until the day before the event at 15:00. Refund policy applies as above.

Q: Do we need to be there all day? A: Not necessarily—check your child’s estimated match times via Smoothcomp, and plan your arrival accordingly.

💬 Final Note

The Future League is about more than just winning—it’s about learning, trying, and stepping on the mat with confidence. We’re here to support every child’s journey, and to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family.

We can’t wait to welcome you. See you on the mat! OSS.

VERSUS – The future starts here.