SIO Grappling Challenge 2023

The SIO Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Grappling Challenge is coming to Vancouver Island on Saturday, April 22, 2023!

This Gi and No-Gi tournament is open to Jiu-jitsu clubs of all affiliations. The Kids/Youth divisions will be round-robin format, and the Juvenile and Adult Gi and No-Gi will be single elimination format.

This will be a great opportunity to get some competition experience in a friendly venue. We will offer Points divisions using the IBJJF points system for all divisions.

All divisions will be formed based on a combination of age, weight, and skill. We will make every effort to create even and competitive brackets; however, we reserve the right to merge divisions in order to give everyone the best experience.

All Black Belts register for FREE using the code: Blackbelt2023

Deadline for Early Bird registration is Wednesday, February 15th. Regular registration will be open until Thursday, March 31st. Late registration will close Sunday, April 16th at midnight. 

SCHEDULE:

Brackets and schedule will be posted mid-week prior to the event on Smoothcomp. Note that we will start with Kids divisions first, followed by Juvenile and Adult. The tournament is expected to run from approximately 9am to 4pm.

MOVEMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY:

No division movement requests will be processed by via email while Registration is open.

Changes to or cancellation of any competitor’s registration must be initiated by the Adult competitor or Kids or Youth competitor’s Parent/Guardian in Smoothcomp. Login to your profile and select "My Account". Then, click "Edit" for this event. To cancel an athlete's registration, click "Cancel".

Movement requests will not be accommodated after late registration closes. Please ensure you are in the appropriate division before Sunday, April 16th, 2023. If there are any issues in your division once brackets are posted, or if an Athlete must cancel after late registration closes, please email us at [email protected]

SPECTATORS:

Registered minor competitors (age 17 and below) will be permitted one parent spectator free of charge. Otherwise there will be a $10 spectator fee which may be paid at the door (cash preferred). 

2 Coaches Passes will be available per club, additional coaches will be required to pay the spectator fee of $10.