GAMAN BJJ // Connecticut State Championship // GI & NOGI

PLEASE READ - NEW DATE - APRIL 10th 2021

Once again, The Governor of Connecticut has mandated new COVID19 Health & Safety Guidelines that have impacted events in the state. We were hoping that by February, the regulations would allow us to run the tournament in Connecticut. However, we have been informed that the event will have to be postponed once again.

We have been FORCED again to POSTPONE to APRIL 10TH, 2021. We skipped March to not coincide with other tournaments that were also forced to move their dates.
Our goal is to grow again our BJJ Competition Scene in CT, NJ, NY, and surrounding states without interfering with other organizations.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS STILL CONFIRMED

If you have already registered, don't worry. You don't need to make any changes as the setup on Smoothcomp remained the same; we just changed the event day.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but again, both us and the venue have to follow the rules determined by the state and town. 

Once the registrations end in April, we will send to all competitors a special discount code for our future events. 

Please stay safe and healthy, keep training, and see you all in April!  

DATES AND DEADLINES

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 6th, 2021

REGISTRATION CHECK DAY: April 6th, 2021

ATHLETE CORRECTION DEADLINE: April 6th, by 11:59 PM

SCHEDULE & BRACKET RELEASE: April 8th, 2021

PRICES

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (UNTIL 09/27): $50 One Division / $70 Two Divisions
NORMAL REGISTRATION (09/28 - 11/01): $70 One Division / $90 Two Divisions
LATE REGISTRATION (11/02/20 - 04/06/21): $85 One Division / $110 Two Divisions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOGI / SUBMISSION GRAPPLING LEVELS - ADULTS:

BEGINNER: Less than 1 year of BJJ or Grappling Experience
INTERMEDIATE: 1 to 3 years of BJJ or Grappling Experience
ADVANCED: More than 3 years of BJJ or Grappling Experience

NOGI / SUBMISSION GRAPPLING LEVELS - KIDS:

BEGINNER: White Belt
INTERMEDIATE: Gray & Yellow Belts
ADVANCED: Orange & Green Belts

SPECTATORS AND HEALTH/SAFETY GUIDELINES

Competitors can only enter the venue the day they are competing.

Competitors will weigh in ONCE before the first match only. This is to avoid having too many people arriving too early, occupying the venue for an extended period of time. As per regulations, there is an occupancy limitation.

PLEASE LOG IN TO YOUR SMOOTHCOMP ACCOUNT DURING THE COMPETITION DAY TO KNOW EXACTLY AT WHAT TIME YOU MUST ENTER THE VENUE.

PLEASE, PLAN TO ARRIVE AT THE VENUE45 to 60 MINS PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SCHEDULED MATCH.

ENTER THE VENUE ONLY 30 MINS BEFORE YOUR FIRST MATCH.

Every athlete is eligible to bring ONE coach OR spectator; no other spectators will be allowed. They must enter the venue TOGETHER with the competitor.

No one is authorized to sell tickets on behalf of GAMAN, LLC. Spectators Fee is $10 to be paid AT THE DOOR ONLY.

For the safety of all competitors and staff, please check your temperature BEFORE coming to the event. If there are any signs of symptoms or high temperature, or any other known symptom associated with COVID, please remain at home and contact your health provider. This is how we can keep everyone safer.

If you are currently sick or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID- 19, please stay at home and contact your health provider.

All of our equipment will be properly sanitized prior to and during the event throughout the day. GAMAN, LLC will also stop for a 10 min break every 90 minutes to sanitize the mats with a Fogger.

Masks or face shields will be required to be worn inside the building and can only be removed for your matches.

PLEASE, exit the building AS SOON AS you receive your medal or when your last match ends. There is an occupation limit within the premises.  

PRE-SCHEDULE

We usually post the complete and set schedule 48 hours prior to the event. The usual times are:

-   8:00 AM: Doors Open (Weigh In station ready for competitors)
-   9:00 AM: First Matches (Kids & Juniors)

SCORING SYSTEM & RULES: We DO NOT hold rules meetings prior to any event. We follow strictly the same rules and scoring system created by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (https://ibjjf.com/rules/). Our Referees are Black Belts with current certifications issued by the IBJJF.)

WEIGH-INS: (Competitors can weigh in as soon as the doors open - usually we open the weigh-ins at 930am). 

CLICK HERE FOR THE GI AGE/WEIGHT LIST DIVISIONS
CLICK HERE FOR THE NOGI (SUBMISSION GRAPPLING) AGE/WEIGHT LIST DIVISIONS

For Gi competitions, athletes must weigh in wearing their Gis (Jacket, Pants, and Belts). We allow 1 pound over ONLY. 

UNIFORMS: No mismatch colors (Gi Divisions). We will follow the IBJJF standards for measurements. ( https://ibjjf.com/rules/ )

In Gi tournaments, male athletes MUST NOT wear rash guards, braces with hard parts, or groin protection. Female competitors MUST wear a Sports Bra or Rash Guard. No T-Shirts underneath the Gi will be allowed. 

In No-Gi tournaments, all athletes must wear Rash Guards (not by level).

SPECTATORS: All spectators (12 years old and above) can pay at the door. The ticket cost is $10 cash only. 

Due to the COVID Regulations in 2021 we will allow only ONE spectator per competitor. 

MEDALS: Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium. Competitors will have to compete for 3rd place. 

BLACK BELTS: Black Belts don't pay to compete in any of our events. Use the code 'BLACKBELTCT' to register for free. Important: We check all registrations for the proper use of discount codes. Any attempt to use this code for non-Black Belts will result in an immediate ban from all of our events. We will reserve the right to make public the name of the non-Black Belt trying to use this code to register as a way to keep our community free of scammers.

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS: There is no charge to register to Open Weight. Absolute Open Weight Divisions will be set by belt or level (NOGI), gender, and age group (teens, juvenile, adult, and masters). No Extra Fees

COMPETITOR MUST SELECT TO COMPETE IN THE ABSOLUTE DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION. NO EXCEPTIONS AND NO REGISTRATIONS AT THE EVENT.  (You can register for the absolutes during the online registration process and later forfeit during the event)

COMPETITOR LIST: Competitor List is available during the registration process. Click the ‘REGISTRATIONS’ tab on the event page to have access to it. 

Be the first one to register in your division. More competitors will join you! Many times competitors wait for the last minute, not giving time for others to see the new bracket. Open your division, and others will follow you!

Please, login by the registration check day and make sure all your information is correct. Email or text us if you need assistance changing divisions. 

refund policy / switching divisions / registration check day guide

SWITCHING DIVISIONS: Competitors/Coaches/Parents have until 5 PM on the Registration Check Day to change divisions.

To do so, login to your account on Smoothcomp and locate your registration information. The change in division(s) must be made before the ‘Athlete Correction Deadline.’

No further changes are allowed past the ‘Athlete Correction Deadline.’ Competitors who are alone in their division can:

1) Use your Login Credentials and switch to another division. Your options are

- ADULTS GI: Move up on weight division or move down to a younger division (if you are in Masters 1 or 2). You must remain within your current belt level.

- ADULTS NOGI: All the above, plus you can move to a higher level division. I.e., Intermediate changing to Expert

- KIDS GI and NOGI: It is up to the coaches and parents' discretion to make changes regarding weight and level. We reserve our right not to approve a change to a heavier division. Kids must remain within their AGE divisions.

2) Cancel your registration for a full credit towards any future event.

Please check out these instructions to learn how to make any change or cancel your registration for this event: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

COMBINED DIVISIONS: If for some reason we make any changes to your registration combining your division with another, with the intent of offering you a chance of competing (two or more brackets with just one competitor), we will still issue a full coupon credit so you can enter any future event at no extra cost.

REFUND POLICY: Gaman BJJ only issues FULL CREDIT COUPON for future events. Credit can be received by logging into your account and canceling your registration to the event before the ‘Athlete Correction Deadline.’

If you have just one match and your opponent does not show up or decide not to compete on the day of the event, we will make sure that you will still receive your medal, and we will issue a full credit for any future competition.

We do not offer full refunds. When you cancel your participation for whatever reason, Smoothcomp issues a specific full credit coupon code that is sent to you via email. Save the email, and apply the same coupon code to any future event.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Matches may start 30-45 minutes in advance. Athletes should be in the warm-up area at least 40-60 minutes prior to the time assigned for his or her division on the schedule.

• It is mandatory to have an official government photo ID at all times.

• The official weight measurements of this event are in POUNDS.

• Competitors that don't make weight before the first match are automatically disqualified, we do not refund registrations of competitors that weighed over the limit of his or her category (However we will allow 1lb tolerance). There are no last-minute changes. We can not alter brackets that have been published online already.

• Females are required to wear a rash guard or a sports bra. T-Shirts under the Gi for females are NOT allowed.

• Males competing in Gi can not wear rash-guard or groin protection.

• Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All the medals should be picked up at the event's podium.

• Any false information provided during registration such as, but not limited to, DOB, Team Association, Belt Ranking, may lead to immediate disqualification. Such actions are subject to suspension or even banishment from future GAMAN events.

LOCATION

NYA SPORTS & FITNESS

 Primrose St, Newtown, CT 06470