2019 CBJJF VIO – Vancouver International Open

Registration is open to ages 5 and up (all belt and skill levels). Please register using your age as of the date of the tournament.

Tournament Registration closes September 25th, or until 550 registrations have been reached.

YOUTH ATHLETES: (Ages 5 to 17):
 – Includes Gi and No Gi Divisions
– Two fights guaranteed for each athlete
– If registered for both Gi and No Gi, athletes must register for the same weight class
– If registered for both Gi and No Gi, athletes must weigh in once wearing Gi & Belt
– If registered for No Gi only, competitors must weigh in wearing No Gi attire
– Weigh in no earlier than 3 hours before scheduled matches
– 2 lbs allowance provided at weigh-in (strictly enforced)

Disclaimer: Please modify a Youth Athlete’s weight class in Smoothcomp if their weight changes by Sept 25th.
Although we try our best to accommodate Youth Athletes who exceed the 2lbs allowance the day of the event, we cannot guarantee a change can be made. Also, in all fairness to other Youth Athletes, please consider registering your Youth Athlete up a weight class if there is a chance your Youth Athlete requires the 2lbs allowance.

ADULT AND MASTERS GI ATHLETES (18+):
 – Female Adult and Masters athletes guaranteed two matches
– Male Adult matches are single elimination
– Weigh in no earlier than 3 hours before scheduled matches
– 0 lbs allowance provided at weigh-in. Failure to make weight will result in disqualification.

ADULT & MASTERS NO GI ATHLETES (18+):
– Adult & Masters are combined
– If registered for Expert Division, IBJJF Black Belt Rules plus Heel Hooks & Reaping

ADULT AND MASTERS ABSOLUTE DIVISION (GI ONLY):
 – Available to blue, purple, brown and black belt only
– Athletes who medal in their division are eligible to enter an Absolute Division
– Athletes must sign up at the Podium

REGISTRATION FEES (Deadlines top of page):

Youth (One Division – Gi or No Gi):
Early-Bird Registration: $55 per athlete
Normal Registration: $70 per athlete
Late Registration: $80 per athlete

Youth (Two Divisions – Gi and No Gi)
Early-Bird Registration: $85 per athlete
Normal Registration: $100 per athlete
Late Registration: $110 per athlete

Male Adult and Masters (One Division – Gi or No Gi):
Early-Bird Registration: $75 per athlete
Normal Registration: $90 per athlete
Late Registration: $100 per athlete

Male Adult and Masters (Two Divisions – Gi and No Gi):
Early-Bird Registration: $115 per athlete
Normal Registration: $140 per athlete
Late Registration: $150 per athlete

Female Adult and Masters (One Division – Gi or No Gi):
Early-Bird Registration: $55 per athlete
Normal Registration: $70 per athlete
Late Registration: $90 per athlete

Female Adult and Masters (Two Divisions – Gi and No Gi):
Early-Bird Registration: $85 per athlete
Normal Registration: $100 per athlete
Late Registration: $120 per athlete

REFUNDS & CREDITS:

– Must be initiated by the Registrant via Smoothcomp (use instructions below re: changes).
– Full refunds are available until August 31st
– A credit to a future event is available from September 1st to September 25th
– No refunds or credits are available after September 25th

MAKING CHANGES WHILE REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
Please note that any and all changes to your registration prior to September 25th must beinitiated by the athlete directly in Smoothcomp. To do so, login to your profile and select “My Account”. Then, click “Edit” for this event.

No change requests are permitted after September 25th so please ensure you are in the appropriate weight class before then.

Youth Athletes using the 2lbs allowance are highly encouraged to move up a weight class in fairness to all other athletes. No changes are made the day pf the tournament!