Sub Spectrum | Who's Next: Summer Open

August 12th, 2023

FRANKLIN JR HIGH

4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Doors Open: 8:00 AM | Event Starts: 9:00 AM

SPECTATORS:

$15 admission for anybody who is not competing.

Kids 15 and under are free.

Registration:

Register by July 1st at 11:59 PM: $100 for 1 or 2 Divisions

Register by July 22nd at 11:59pm: $120 for 1 or 2 Division

Register by August 5th at 11:59pm: $140 for 1 or 2 Divisions

Adult Absolute Divisions: $30 per division**

**You must register for at least one regular division to participate in the Absolute!**

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! We DO NOT accept late registrations or registrations the day of the event!

Rules:

https://www.subspectrumbjj.com/open-rules

weight Divisions:

• Kids/Teens: 45 lbs, 55 lbs, 65 lbs, 75 lbs, 85 lbs, 95 lbs, 105 lbs, 115 lbs, 125 lbs, 135 lbs, 145 lbs, 145+ lbs

• Adults (Male): 125 lbs, 135 lbs, 145 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 lbs, 205 lbs, 230 lbs, 230+ lbs
• Adults (Female): 105 lbs, 115 lbs, 125 lbs, 135 lbs, 145 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 lbs, 205 lbs, 230 lbs, 230+ lbs

SKILL DIVISIONS:

• Kids/Teens Gi: White Belt, Gray Belt, Yellow Belt, Orange Belt, Green Belt
• Kids/Teens No-Gi: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

• Adult Gi: White Belt, Blue Belt, Purple Belt, Brown Belt, Black Belt
• Adult No-Gi: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

• Adult Gi Absolute: White Belt, Blue Belt, Advanced (Purple/Brown/Black)
• Adult No-Gi Absolute: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Format:

Sub Spectrum utilizes a Round Robin format for all regular Kids, Teens, and Adult divisions capped at 10 competitors!

Divisions with 2 competitors will operate under a best-of-three format.

Divisions with 3-5 competitors will operate under a normal round robin format.

Divisions with 6-10 competitors will operate under a group stage round robin where competitors will be split in 2 round robin groups with the winners of each group facing off for 1st and 2nd and the second places from each group facing off for bronze following the group stage.

This means that you will be able to compete in multiple matches regardless of outcome! We believe in giving you what you paid for, competitive submission grappling experience!

All Absolute & Feature Divisions will utilize a Single Elimination format.

Weigh-Ins:

NOTICE: THERE WILL BE NO DAY-BEFORE WEIGH-INS FOR THIS EVENT!

Weigh-ins will be available on Saturday starting at 8:00 AM. We ask that competitors are weighed-in 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for your first division, especially those competing later in the day as we often run ahead of schedule.

You will only need to weigh in once if you are competing in multiple divisions and you WILL NOT be required to weigh in wearing your gi.

You will be required to wear clothing (t-shirt and shorts) while weighing in. You WILL NOT be allowed to disrobe or "strip" to your underwear, so please plan accordingly.

Because you are required to weigh in clothed, there will be a 3 LBS ALLOWANCE for all competitors to account for the weight of your clothing.

You will not be allowed to switch divisions the day of the event. All changes and edits to your registration must be made by the edit/change deadline on Thursday August 10th at 11:59 PM.

If you are unable to make the registered weight before the start of your first match - you will be DISQUALIFIED.

Competitor LISTS:

Competitors lists will be available to view throughout the registration period on the "Registrations" tab of the event page.

If you do not see anybody registered for your division - register anyways! In the event that we are not able to place you in a fair division, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your registration credit to a future event.

Brackets & Schedule:

Event brackets and schedule will be available to view on the event page (Brackets and Schedule tab) no later than 12:00 PM Central on Thursday August 10th.

Brackets and Schedule will be available to view on television screens set up at the event, as well as on your mobile device!

Registration Edits:

You will have until 11:59 PM on Thursday August 10th to make any necessary changes to your registration. Changes to your registration can be made by logging into your account and editing your registration details. 

After this time, you will not be able to make any changes or edits to your registration.

Awards and Podium:

1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver), and 3rd (Bronze) Place medals will be awarded for each division!

Results: 

Results will be updated LIVE throughout the event and displayed on the "Result" tab of the event page!

Refunds:

Full refunds will only be issued for registrations cancelled before the end of the Normal Registration period (until 11:59 PM on July 22nd)

Full credits will be issued for registrations cancelled during the Late Registration period and up until the edit/change deadline (until 11:59 PM on August 10th)

Following the edit/change deadline (11:59 PM on August 10th), no refunds or credits will be issued.

You can receive full refunds or credits by logging into your Smoothcomp account and cancelling your registration before the necessary deadlines listed above. You do not need to email or message us to inform us that you are cancelling your registration. 

Medical Staff:

There will be a professionally trained and certified medic on sight for the event. The Medic will be available for competitors to receive ice, evaluation, and advice in the event of an injury. 

Event Staff:

We are always in need of experienced referees and event staff to assist with the event!

Email us at [email protected] to see how you can help us produce another great Sub Spectrum event!