AZBJJL - 2021 Southwest Classic

TIME & LOCATION:

The AZBJJL - 2021 AZ State Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place on October 16th and 17th at the Phoenix College located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013

RULES:

We will be using the IBJJF Rules (Please refer to their website for the latest rules) https://ibjjf.com/rules/

Read this for more information on rules: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/rules-and-competitor-info/general-rules

FEES:

Early Registration Fee before Wednesday 09/08/2021 @ 11:59 PM

  Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $78

  Kids Divisions - $68

Normal Registration ends FRIDAY 10/08/2021 @ 11:59PM

  Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $98

  Kids Divisions - $88

All registrations must be received by Friday, October 8th by 11:59 pm

SPECTATOR FEES: 

$10 (Children under 12 is Free) - Attention parents, your child’s registration does not include the spectator fee. This is payable at the door by cash or card.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Early Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY 09/08/2021 @ 11:59PM local time (Arizona)

Registration Deadline: FRIDAY 10/08/2021 @11:59PM local time (Arizona) - Only available if capacity is not reached

Athlete Correction Deadline: SUNDAY 10/10/2021 at 10:00pm local time (Arizona) - NOTE: No changes, refunds or credits are possible after this deadline.

Schedule and Brackets Release: FRIDAY 10/15/2021

Tournament: SATURDAY 10/16/2021 and SUNDAY 10/17/2021

Tournament Starts at 9AM! - If you have any questions about this tournament please email [email protected]

AWARDS:

The tournament is single elimination.

Medals will be awarded to the 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place of each division.

Athletes will not compete for the third place. Two bronze medals will be given.

The top 5 academies and affiliations in the Adult & Kids divisions will receive team trophies.

Read this for information on team and academy point scoring: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/rules-and-competitor-info/team-and-academy-point-scoring

WEIGH-INS:

Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi.

There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified. There is no tolerance on weight allowed.

Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions, if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.

Example: -107.0 lbs (Rooster) means athlete must weigh 107.0 lbs or below with their Gi on, 107.1 lbs will result in a disqualification.

Read this for more information on weight classes: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/rules-and-competitor-info/weight-list

OTHERS:

Athletes will receive a complimentary event t-shirt which they should pick up at the event. All shirts must be picked up at the event’s shirt booth. AZBJJL is not responsible for shipping forgotten t-shirts.

Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All competitors must wear the GI on the podium. All the medals must be picked up at the event’s podium. AZBJJL is not responsible for shipping medals.

Each team can only have two athletes in the same division bracket (of age/weight/belt). If your team has more than 2 athletes in the same division, the professor needs to email [email protected] prior to athlete correction deadline in order to create different teams for the same academy. This rule does not prevent you from registering for the event.

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

Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their valid form of photo identification (ID) to the officials(Adults only). Make sure you have it on hand

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). Please refer to the https://ibjjf.com/rules/ website for the latest rules.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: All Kids (4-15 y/o)

Sunday: Juvenile Adult, Masters

SAFETY PROTOCOL:

Due to the ever-changing situations during this time, we are always evaluating on a day-to-day basis the health issues and local or federal orders in regard to contact sports.
In the case of a forced event cancellation, all registration fees will be automatically refunded.

At this time Phoenix College, along with all Maricopa schools, has a mask mandate to enter the venue.  Masks are not required for athletes while competing.

Please click here for the coach/parents' code of conduct.

If you are currently sick or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID- 19, please stay at home and contact your health provider.

All of our equipment will be properly sanitized prior to and during the event throughout the day.