Canadian National Championships

CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

GI & No Gi Single Elimination Grappling Tournament.

Adults: Juniors, Seniors & Veterans.

Welcome to All Grappling Martial Arts Styles.

Schedule Sunday March 12th, 2023

7:30-8:30am

Registration, Medical & Weigh-ins @ Hampton Inn (Berlin Ballroom)- 55 Benjamin Rd Waterloo, Ontario N2V 0C6

9:00-9:30am

Referee Meeting @ RIM Park Room 207-208 - 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 4K4

9:30am

Coaches Rules Meeting @ RIM Park Room 207-208 - 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 4K4

10:00am

Competition Start Time @ RIM Park Fieldhouse- 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 4K4  

Attention: If you are competing in any division you must have a Canadian Passport.

Legal proof of age and citizenship status will be required during the registration process.

Please print & fill out OGA document and bring along with proof of ID Requested above to Registrations & Medicals.

https://www.passportme.com/orgdocuments/ECGJJEIDJCJCIOILFDHRGRIQJGIDJEILIR/880785301_1012016_35001021x2q9pak1f62ls7utq3x6q9743drlrnb612t27v5n6v31qcu6n1do03v9sjsv9e130j2wlkie3w2b87396k144ujcdglt2t695g127llx002187vt0x3459o5a1xfq4.pdf

The CAN Grappling World Team Trials features the two recognized styles of UWW Grappling, with the Gi competition & No-Gi division set for Sunday, March 12th 2023. It is an Open competition, with no pre-qualification necessary. This Tournament is a qualify to represent Canada at the Worlds 2023.

This is the first year that the Canadian Grappling Trials has been held alongside the Canadian Wrestling Championships, one of the biggest and most important wrestling events in Canada. Absolute Advance Men’s & Women’s (20 years+ Born: March 12th 2003 and before) GI & NoGi Winners at the Canadian National Championship will get paid transportation and qualify to represent Canada at the 2023 Senior Grappling World Championships. United World Wrestling has officially announced the site of the 2023 Grappling World Championships at Poland in August .

UWW Senior Grapplers are 20 years old and above. (Born: March 12th 2003 and before). There are eight weight classes for men and five weight classes for women on the Senior level. Weigh-ins will be in kilograms. The classes are:

Men: 62 kg/136 lbs., 66 kg/145.5 lbs., 71 kg/156 lbs., 77 kg/169.5 lbs., 84 kg/185 lbs., 92 kg/202.5 lbs., 100 kg/220 lbs., Over 100 kg/Over 220 lbs. Women: 53 kg/116.5 lbs., 58 kg/127.5 lbs., 64 kg/141 lbs., 71 kg/156.25, Over 71 kg/Over 156.25 lbs.

Levels

• Beginner – 1 year of grappling experience (No Jiu-Jitsu blue belts ,Judo Black Belts, or Grapplers, MMA & Wrestlers with more than 1 years experience)
• Intermediate – 1 to 3 years of grappling experience (No Purple Belts or Higher)
• Advanced – 3+ years of grappling experience (Only Purple Belts, Brown Belts, Black Belts, Experience Grapplers, MMA & Wrestlers with 3+ Years)

Adult Notes

• Blue belts must enter at least Intermediate Gi or No-Gi.
• Purple, brown, and black belts must enter Advance Gi or No-Gi.
• Adult competitors can compete in a lower age category i.e. Veterans competes in Seniors Only.

Age:

Juniors (18-19 years old)

Seniors (20 and older)

Veterans (35-60 years old)

Rules: https://uww.org/sites/default/files/media/document/grappling_rules.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2j7sxqkcbFpMKcUr4VXfCviooahI6VLA5jj0yy5inyBdFnw-ZkGHa_9UQ

Grapplers Uniforms

Grapplers’ Uniforms and Appearance For all United World Wrestling sanctioned events, competition uniforms shall be approved by United World Wrestling Committee of Associated Styles – Grappling.

Competition Uniform – No-Gi The first grappler called shall appear on the edge of the mat wearing an overall red uniform and the second grappler called an overall blue uniform. The rash guards shall be tight-fitting, with short or long sleeves, and contain at least 60% of the assigned colour. Mixture of red and blue on rash guards is forbidden The board shorts shall be either of the matching assigned red and blue colour or of a neutral colour, such as black, white or grey. They shall not be excessively baggy or have pockets or button/snaps that may be unsafe during competition. Black compression shorts or pants worn under the board shorts or alone are also permitted.

Competition Uniform – Gi The first grappler called shall appear on the edge of the mat wearing a white Gi and the second grappler called a blue or black Gi. The pants must be of proper size and reach to the ankles in upright position. The pants may not be unusually tight or loose to the point of affecting the opponent’s ability to make holds or move. The belt shall be tied tight around the waist to secure the jacket. Women may wear a rash guard of the assigned white and blue/black colour, or of any other neutral colour, underneath their Gi.

Protection gear The use of light kneepads containing no metal parts is allowed.

Grapplers may also wear the United World Wrestling approved ear protectors that do not contain any metal or hard cover shells. Referees may require a grappler whose hair is too long to wear ear protectors or an athletic hair cover.

Grapplers are prohibited from wearing any object that might cause injury to an opponent such as necklaces, bracelets, anklets, toe rings, finger rings, piercing of any kind, prosthesis, etc. Grapplers’ fingers and toenails shall be neatly trimmed with no sharp edges. If an athlete’s hair is longer than shoulder length and/or bangs extend beyond the ears, the athlete shall wear an athletic hair cover. Grapplers shall be well groomed and their hair and skin shall be free of any greasy, oily or sticky substance. Grapplers may not arrive at the mat perspiring for the beginning of the match. The referee may require a grappler to towel off at any time during the match. In the interest of health, hygiene and a sanitary environment for the athletes, these rules shall be strictly enforced. At weigh-in, a United World Wrestling official shall check that all competitors satisfy the requirements of this article. The athletes must be warned that if their appearance or uniform are not compliant, they will not be allowed to enter the competition.

Click here to register for the Canadian National Championship

https://smoothcomp.com/en/organizer/event/10141/pages/21658

ONTARIO GRAPPLING ASSOCIATION (OGA) FEDERATION 

All competitors must have valid registration with the Ontario Grappling Association (OGA) in order to compete. The OGA will be present at the tournament. The registration fee is $20.00 and is valid for one year, this entitles you to participate in any OGA tournament.

Competitors, please ensure you have registered with and PAID the OGA registration fee before the tournament, as it could create a significant delay.

STEP 1. Create an account by clicking on the following link:

https://passportme.com/org_signup.asp?GRJEIJGLGGFPFDJHJFIHJEGLGGFPEI

STEP 2. Once you have created your account, use the following link to pay the $20 annual membership:

https://www.passportme.com/org-shop.asp?IGFPFDIRJEIJIL

Troubleshooting: How to register.

https://allsubmissiongrappling.com/oga/

If you have any questions about OGA registration contact: [email protected]

Competitors & Spectators...If you have any questions regarding any restrictions…Please contract: [email protected] Thank you

REFUNDS-

For full refunds before the deadline date ( Wednesday March 8th 6:00pm) you must email [email protected]

(Please do not try to do it yourself or delete your profile.)

 No Refund after registration deadline. Unless a adult has no one in their division and does not wish to move up ,they will be allowed a full refund.

The SCHEDULE IS FINALIZED

Information will be added and updated as it becomes available.

If payment is not made before the cutoff date and time, unfortunately, you will not be able to compete. Payments will not be accepted during the event.

(COMPETITORS REGISTRATIONS GROUPS WILL BE POSTED March 20th 2023)

WEIGH-INS

Weigh-ins will take place on day of the event. Competitors will weigh-in without the GI on. All Competitors must wear their Rashguard & Competitors shorts at Weigh-ins.

There is NO 1 kg allowance. Competitors are expected to check-in, weigh-in, and be warmed up and ready to compete at  10:00am.

Adult Division registration and Weigh-Ins Start time at 7:30

It is the athlete's responsibility to make weight and make sure they are registered in the correct division. If an athlete cannot make weight, they will be disqualified at the tournament with no refund.

 MODIFICATION/CORRECTION deadline and a full refund is Wednesday March 8th 2023 at 6 PM.  On the day of the tournament, we will no longer accept registration corrections, athletes who fail to make weight will be disqualified with no refund. Absolutely No Refund after March 8th 2023 at 6:00pm, the SCHEDULE IS FINALIZED

Information will be added and updated as it becomes available. If payment is not made before the cutoff date and time, unfortunately, you will not be able to compete. Payments will not be accepted during the event.

Make sure your profile is set up correctly to gain access to your division.