NORTHERN GI + NOGI SUBMISSION OPEN 4 IN SHEFFIELD

With a minimum of two matches, this Open Submission Grappling Tournament includes Junior GI ages NOW from 4yrs old - Teens 15yrs old  + Juvenile 16yrs old - 17yrs old using the IBJJF Ruleset.

Also +16 years - Adult Competitors for the existing GI + NOGI Submission Only Ruleset. 

All grappling styles and experience levels are welcomed.

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NORTHERN GI + NOGI SUBMISSION OPEN 4 - SHEFFIELD

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Registrations are now open!

Saturday 17th February 2024 - English Institute of Sport near Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Coleridge Rd, SHEFFIELD S9 5DA 

DOORS OPEN AT 08:00

EVENT STARTS AT 09:00

RULES MEETING @ 09:15-09:30

The IBJJF RULESET is for Juniors GI only.

Any coloured GI is acceptable.

Competitors can win by....

JUNIORS & JUVENILES

JUNIOR MINUTES ROUNDS 

4-6YRS 2 MINUTE ROUNDS

7-9YRS 3 MINUTE ROUNDS

10-14YRS 4 MINUTE ROUNDS

JUVENILES  MINUTES ROUNDS -

15-17YRS 5 MINUTE ROUNDS

Submission or the Winner on Points based on Activity, Submission Attempts, Positional Dominance, Control, Opponent Disqualification, an Absent Opponent or by an opponent fouling.

A RULES summary for the Juniors GI Only IBJJF can be found HERE

ADULTS

- Submission or our experienced referees will choose a winner based on Activity, Submission Attempts, Positional Dominance, Control, Opponent Disqualification, an Absent Opponent or by an opponent fouling.

A RULES summary for the 16+ Adult Submission Only can be found HERE

CATEGORIES

MEN'S GI AND NOGI SUB ONLY +16 YEARS

-55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, -75Kg, -80Kg, -85Kg, -90Kg, -95Kg, +95Kg

WOMEN'S GI AND NOGI SUB ONLY +16 YEARS

-50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, +75Kg

JUVENILE BOYS GI 16-17 YEARS OLD WITH BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED

-35Kg, -40Kg, -45Kg, -50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, -75Kg, -80Kg, +80Kg

JUVENILE GIRLS GI 16-17 YEARS OLD WITH BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED

-35Kg, -40Kg, -45Kg, -50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, -75Kg, -80Kg, +80Kg

BOYS GI 4 - 15 YEARS OLD WITH BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED

-20Kg, -25Kg, -30Kg, -35Kg, -40Kg, -45Kg, -50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, +70Kg

GIRLS GI 4 - 15 YEARS OLD WITH BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES AND ADVANCED

-20Kg, -25Kg, -30Kg, -35Kg, -40Kg, -45Kg, -50Kg, -55Kg, -60Kg, -65Kg, -70Kg, +70Kg

This high-spec venue is the largest multi-sports training centre in the UK and has free parking, a restaurant opening from 8am, and the hall we're located in has the capacity for 250 spectators in the gallery seats.  

High quality Judo mats will be used for the (8m x 8m) or standard size (6m x 6m) competition areas depending on numbers.

You can expect the following improvements

1. JUNIORS GI ONLY USING IBJJF RULESET.
2. ADULTS GI + NOGI SUBMISSION ONLY RULESET.
3. Updated guidelines for referees.
4. Referees can opt for overtime in a difficult match to judge the winner.  
5. Experience categories have been given direct BJJ belt equivalents - novice is white belt, intermediate is blue belt, and expert is purple or above.
6. Clear rules on acceptable clothing (see below).
7. More reception staff to reduce queues.
8. Weigh in from 8am.
9. Registration will remain open until 1 day before the event.
10. Updated timing settings for better estimation of category start times. We strongly advise early arrival in case the event runs ahead of schedule.
11. Staff and Referees again will wear uniforms.
12. We'll be using the standard size 6m x 6m matted areas to accommodate more matches, but if they're less matches we'll stick to the 8m x 8m matted areas.
13. Each matted area will have scores boards.

JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS PRICES AND DATES

Early bird registration (£25) are available until 9th Dec Midnight 2023.

Normal registration (£30) are available until 20th Jan Midnight 2024.

Late entry registration (£35) are available until 16th Feb 23:59 2024.

All registrations are refundable until the 8th February 2024.

16+ ADULT REGISTRATIONS PRICES AND DATES

Early bird registration (£30) are available until 9th Dec Midnight 2023.

Normal registration (£35) are available until 20th Jan Midnight 2024.

Late entry registration (£40) are available until 16th Feb 23:59 2024.

Want to do both GI and NOGI? Add the second category for only £20.

All registrations are refundable until the 8th February 2024.

Entry for SPECTATORS COSTS £5 on the door (pay by cash or contactless). 

It's FREE entry for under 5yrs old.

Spectators will be directed to the upstairs gallery seating, which offers a clear view of all our matted areas and medal presentations.

Event rules

Competitors must weigh in at least 1 hour before their first match. It is not required to wear a gi for weigh in. Each team is permitted up to 2 coaches as cornermen.

For NOGI divisions, acceptable clothing must be worn. This means no zips or other metal parts, no loose tops such as t-shirts or tank tops, and no pockets. Grappling shorts and a rash guard are recommended for nogi, and competing without a top is optional.

For GI divisions, gis must be in good condition, thick enough for grappling (ie no karate gis), and a reasonably good fit for the competitor. The correct colour belt must be worn. For GI, the experience categories roughly correspond to BJJ belts as follows:

Novice -- white belt.

Intermediate -- blue belt.

Professional -- purple belt and above.

Rules by division

Expert: No strikes, leg scissor takedowns (kani basami), small joint manipulations, slams out of submissions from above shoulder height, biting, gouging, or fishhooking of the mouth, nose, etc.

Intermediate: As above, plus no suplexes, spinal locks, or slams out of submissions from any height.

Novice: As above, plus no twisting leglocks (such as toe holds, heelhooks, etc), jumping guard, hip joint locks, wrist locks.

Smothering / suffocation is illegal.

Other general info

We have single elimination rounds, round robin elimination rounds and a head 2 head best of three elimination rounds. 

If time allows (depending on registration numbers) we may run additional matches within each category for experience only.

Weight and/or age categories may be merged if too few competitors register for any given category. Merges will begin from mid February and we will consult with affected competitors in the lower weight/upper age division being merged where possible.

Thanks to our sponsors!

We are grateful to our sponsor:

Motion BJJ Leisure Wear - high quality BJJ apparel for the discerning grappler.

https://www.motionbjj.com

If you are interested in discussing our sponsorship packages or have any general questions about the event, please get in touch via email or social media (see links below).

We are again excited to have Reform Sports Therapy on site offering sports massage and injury assessments for only £10 per 20-minute session, as well as taping/strapping for £2. Sessions can be pre booked via their Instagram page HERE

On the day, the division timings will be updated live. We may run ahead or behind the current published schedule so please arrive with plenty of time before your division is estimated to start.

Brackets will be generated on the 14th February.  The last day for signups is on the 16th February.

Divisions containing only 1 competitor will be merged with the closest possible matching division.

Videos & Photos from the Northern GI + NOGI Open 3  20/10/2023

CLICK HERE

Videos & Photos from the Northern GI + NOGI Open 2  01/07/2023 

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NORTHERN GI + NOGI SUBMISSION OPEN 5 IN SHEFFIELD 22/06/2024

JUNIORS & JUVENILE GI + NOGI

IBJJF RULES. 

& 16+ ADULTS GI + NOGI SUBMISSION ONLY RULESET

CLICK HERE