TUCSON, AZ. INTERNATIONAL OPEN

RULES:

We will be using the IBJJF Rules (Please refer to their website for the latest rules) https://ibjjf.com/rules/

For Kids and Juveniles age group the rule is "less or equal". For example, Mighty mite division will only allow 6 years old or less. If the competitor turns 7 the day of the event, he/she will not be eligible for this age group.

Kids born from 2017 to 2006 will compete male and female together, if necessary. All Kid's divisions with a bracket of three or more kids where for any reason that bracket ends up with only two kids, the two kids will be fighting each other for the best of three matches.

IJV PROMOTIONS reserves the right to combine weight classes to create competitive weight divisions with sufficient competitors.

SPECTATOR FEES: 

$10 (Children under 6 is Free)

ONE PARENT GETS FREE ADMISSION WITH KIDS OR JUVENILE REGISTRATION

*** LEAVE PARENT'S NAME ON COMMENTS AREA. THERE WILL BE NO AT THE DOOR FREE ENTRY IF PARENT'S NAME IS NOT LISTED. DEADLINE 03/25/2022 AT 23:59 ***

AWARDS:

The tournament is single elimination.

Medals will be awarded to the 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place of each division.

The top 3 academies and affiliations in the Adult division will receive team trophies.

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.

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.

OTHERS:

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. IJV PROMOTIONS 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.

IJV PROMOTIONS 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.

IJV PROMOTIONS reserves the right to combine weight classes to create competitive weight divisions with sufficient competitors. 

REFUND POLICY: We issue refunds for an event registration until the early bird date. From the early bird date to the change deadline, only full coupon credits will be issued for future events. After change deadline, there will be no refunds or future credits issued. Refunds and Credits can be obtained by logging into your account and cancelling your event registration. Competitors who do not have a bracket or their opponent no shows day of event will receive a full coupon credit. No show credit only applies if you have no matches for the day.  

SAFETY PROTOCOL:

Due to the ever-changing situations during this time, we are always evaluating on a day-to-day basis the health issues and local or federal orders in regard to contact sports.
In the case of a forced event cancellation, all registration fees will be automatically refunded.

If you feel uncomfortable in light of the Covid -19 safety issues, your registration can be credited for a future event if requested BEFORE the registration deadline. 
The organization is not responsible for the participant's other expenses such as, but not limited to; transportation and lodging.

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

For the sake of all competitors and staff, please check your temperature BEFORE coming to the event. If there are any signs of symptoms or high temperature, please remain at home and contact your health provider. This is extremely important for everyone involved.

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. 

Masks or face shields are optional.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL:

[email protected]