AZBJJF - 2019 AZ International Jiu-Jitsu Championship

TIME & LOCATION:

The 2019 AZ International will take place on February 23rd and 24th, 2019 at the Phoenix College located at 1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013

Livestream:

Saturday Mat 3 »
Saturday Mat 4 »

RULES:

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

Read this for more information on rules: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/28/news/125

FEES:

Early Registration Fee before FRIDAY 02/01/2019 @ 11:59PM

Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $78

Kids Divisions - $68

Normal Registration Fee from SATURDAY 02/02/2019 to FRIDAY 02/15/2019

Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $88

Kids Divisions - $78

Late Registration Fee from SATURDAY 02/16/2019 to MONDAY 02/18/2019

Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $100

Kids Divisions - $100

All registrations must be received by Monday, February 18th 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: FRIDAY 02/01/2019 at 11:59 pm local time (Arizona)

Normal Athlete Registration Deadline: FRIDAY 02/15/2019 at 11:59 pm local time (Arizona)

Late Registration Deadline: MONDAY 02/18/2019 at 11:59 pm local time (Arizona) - Only available if capacity is not reached

Competitor List Release: SATURDAY 02/16/2019

Athlete Correction Deadline: TUESDAY 02/19/2019 at 10pm local time (Arizona) - NOTE: No changes, refunds or credits are possible after this deadline.

Schedule and Brackets Release: WEDNESDAY 02/20/2019

Tournament: SATURDAY 02/23/2019 and SUNDAY 02/24/2019

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 division will receive team trophies.

Read this for information on points and the competition season: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/28/news/124

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 weigh classes: https://azbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/reference/weight-classes

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. GD Events 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. GD Events 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 professor’s correction deadline in order to create different teams for the same academy. This rule does not prevent you from registering for the event.

GD Events 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. 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 ibjjf.com website for the latest rules.

This tournament is organized by the GD Events in partnership with the Arizona Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (AZBJJF).

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: All Kids Belts, Adult Blue and Brown Belts (including Juvenile Blue weight divisions) - 9AM Start

Sunday: Juvenile White belts, Adult Purple, Black and White Belts, All Open Weights (including Juvenile Blue Open) - 9AM Start