IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL AFBJJ EVENTS*

*AFBJJ Affiliated events may contain different rules!

Registration 

We try to accommodate as many athletes as possible in our events comfortably, but there is a limit on the number of athletes in order to guarantee a high-quality event.

AFBJJ reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first.

We strongly suggest that athlete registration is finalised before making any travel arrangements.

Any false information provided during registration such as, but not limited to, DOB, may lead to immediate disqualification. Such actions are subject to suspension or even banishment from future events.

Refund Policy

If you would like to cancel your registration you have until the last day of registration to request a full refund. After the registration is closed the registration fee is non-refundable. 

Exemption: Athletes who are alone in their division are eligible to receive a full refund of the registration if they contact info@afbjj.com and request to withdraw their name from the competition on the day of the Event’s Registration “Check and Change day”, before Midnight 23.59 pm (event local time). If the athlete remains alone in the division after Midnight 23.59 pm of “Check and Change Day”, they will not be eligible for any refund.

*If an athlete’s division becomes populated with an additional athlete(s) on or before the Registration “Check and Change day”, the athlete will remain in their division and will no longer qualify for a refund.

For more detailed information regarding athletes who are alone in their division, please refer to the "Athlete Alone in the Division" section found below.

AFBJJ cannot guarantee the athletes will show up for the tournament. Therefore, AFBJJ will not refund athletes who end up without a match due to a no-show for his/her opponent.

Competition Day - Show up Time and Weigh-in

It is the responsibility of the athlete to be knowledgeable of the rules and guidelines pertaining to the sport (as outlined in the IBJJF Rules Book).

Refer to the schedule link in order to know when you should be at the event ready to compete and inside the warm-up area.

Competitors must be at the venue ready to compete, one hour prior to the start time for their division in the case the tournament is running earlier than expected.

The division start time posted in the event’s schedule it’s an estimated start time only. The division start time can vary throughout the event day due to several factors that are beyond our control.

The official weight measurements of this event are in KG.

The official weigh-in will occur immediately before the first fight. One attempt to make weight only allowed.

Be advised the athletes will be disqualified in their division if they weigh in heavier than the weight listed for the division they registered in.

Athletes Under 18 Years Old

Athletes 18 years old or younger, which have previously worn a belt from a belt rank that does not exist for their current age range, according to the IBJJF Graduation System, will only be allowed to compete in a belt rank that matches that athlete's current age group.

For tournaments with a spectator fee, athletes registered in the Junior divisions are allowed to enter with one companion for free, as long as the companion checks in at the entrance venue at the same time as the athlete enters the venue.

Coaching Area 

This tournament will not have a coaching area available

Coaching will be prohibited within the barricaded area/competition area. Coaching will be allowed outside of the barricaded area only.

Athlete Alone in the Division

Posted below are the two options for single-bracket competitors. Single-bracket competitors must inform AFBJJ via email which option they choose by the 5 PM (event local time) on the event's Registration “Check and Change day” – info@afbjj.com

In the case that the division becomes populated with additional athletes during the Registration “Check and Change day” period, these options will no longer apply and the athlete will remain in the original division.

OPTION #1 

Move up or down in age and/or weight division.

By moving up or down in age and/or weight, athletes may be paired with an opponent. However, AFBJJ cannot guarantee that an opponent will be available. Athletes may select a second change option in case their first choice of division change is not available.

Athletes can make their selection(s) after viewing the Athlete’s List by Division. The decision to move up or down in age and/or weight should be made solely at the athlete's discretion. If athletes choose OPTION 1 to change divisions, please be aware that athletes will be required to make weight for the new division. In order to request to change divisions, athletes will need to specify the exact division that they wish to be moved to. Athletes can specify a first and second choice (limited to the divisions available for the tournament).

Master and Adult division athletes: Athletes can move up or down in age by specifying an age-eligible division determined by the athlete's birth year. For example, an athlete eligible to compete in Master 2 may move to Master 1 or Adult, but may not move into Master 3 unless they are eligible.

Juniors can use the “check and change day” period in the same way as Adults. However the AFBJJ retains the right to move any junior competitors left in a single fighter category after "Check and Change day". Those remaining in a single fighter category after the expiration of "Check and Change day" will be moved, at the AFBJJ discretion, to a heavier weight or older age group.

OPTION #2 

Withdraw from the tournament if alone at 5 PM on the Registration Check and Change day.

Athletes who are alone in their division on the Registration Check and Change day are eligible to receive a full refund of their tournament registration fee if they contact info@afbjj.com PRIOR to the end of the Registration Check and Change day deadline. Refunds will be processed after 5 PM (event local time) if the athlete is still alone after the Check and Change day period.

Medals and Trophy

Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. 

All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium. AFBJJ does not mail out unclaimed or lost medals after the tournaments.

There will be five trophies categories awarded for this event: Male Gi, Male NoGI, Female GI, Female NoGI, Junior

Tournament T-Shirt

Athletes at both VJJC and AJJC will receive a complimentary event t-shirt which they must pick up at the event's shirt booth. While stocks last!

AFBJJ does not mail out unclaimed t-shirts after the tournaments.

What Is Not Permitted Inside the Venue

Signs/flags are not permitted inside the event facility.

Please note that video recording for social media live streaming of fights will not be allowed at any time.