AZBJJL - 2022 Copa Bela

VENUE:

This Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition will offer Juveniles, Adults and Masters divisions for Females in the Gi at all belt levels.

This is our new venue Bell Bank Park.  The venue is in east Mesa.  Please review the venue location so that you can plan ample time to get oriented with this new location.  

The park is located near Mesa Gateway airport.  The current address is 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ 85212.

Spectator Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.  Online purchase at https://www.tixr.com/groups/legacysports/events/azbjjl-2022-kids-cup-copa-bela-tournament-40719

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: http://azbjjl.com/rules/

FEES:

Early Registration Fee before Tuesday 03/08/2022 @ 11:59 PM

  Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $78

Normal Registration ends FRIDAY 04/08/2021 @ 11:59PM

  Juveniles and Adults (16 and up) – $98

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

SPECTATOR FEE: $20

11 yrs old & up $20 

10 yrs old and younger FREE

PLEASE NOTE:  THE AZBJJL spectator fee is remaining the same as at our prior venue.  However, Bell Bank Park charges an additional park fee.  There is no charge for parking.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Early Registration Deadline: TUESDAY 03/08/2022 @ 11:59PM local time (Arizona)

Registration Deadline: FRIDAY 04/08/2022 @11:59PM local time (Arizona) - Only available if capacity is not reached

Athlete Correction Deadline: SUNDAY 04/10/2022 at 11:59pm local time (Arizona) - NOTE: No changes, refunds or credits are possible after this deadline.

Schedule and Brackets Release: THURSDAY 04/14/2022

Tournament: SATURDAY 04/16/2022

Tournament starts at 10AM! - 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 team and academy point scoring: http://azbjjl.com/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.

The athlete will weigh in approximately 30 minutes before their first match. We recommend being in the bullpen area 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled match. We recommend being at the venue at least one hour or more before their first match.

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: http://azbjjl.com/uniform-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.

COACHES:
Coaches with Black Belt ID cards will get in free and have access to the coaches area.  We will also allow for assistant coach wristband(s) for academies with a qualifying number of registered athletes.  

0 to 4 registered athletes - 0 assistant coach wristbands

5 to 15 registered athletes - 1 assistant coach wristband

0ver 15 registered athletes - 2 assistant coach wristbands

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS RULE INFO AND CODE OF CONDUCT PLEASE VISIT AZBJJL.COM