ADCC Swedish Open

ADCC Swedish Open is a grappling event in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The event is open for all countries.

Countries: Open for all countries
Date: 2020-01-11
Venue: Stiga Sports Arena, B-hall, Arenatorget 1, 633 46, Eskilstuna
Age classes: Adults (+18 years) and Masters (+35 years)
Classes: Beginner, Intermediate & Pro

Definition of experience classesAdults +18 years
Beginner = Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, MMA etc.
Intermediate = Less than 4 years experience in BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, MMA etc.
Pro = More than 5 years experience in BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, MMA etc.

Masters +35 years
Beginner = Less than 2 years experience in BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, MMA etc.
Intermediate = More than 2 years experience in BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Judo, MMA etc.
Note: No Pro class for Masters. Intermediate rules is applicable for all Masters that trained more than 2 years.

Tournament systemAdult 18-34 years (beginner, intermediate and pro) – Elimination tournament
Masters +35 years (beginner, intermediate) – Elimination tournament 

Fighting TimeBeginner
5 minutes in ordinary fights (first 2 min without points)
6 minutes in the finals (first 3 min without points)

Intermediate
6 minutes in the ordinary fights (first 3 min without points)
8 minutes in the finals (first 4 min without points)

Pro
6 minutes in ordinary fights (first 3 min without points)
8 minutes in the finales (first 4 min without points)

EquipmentCompetitors compete in rashguard or tight t-shirt, shorts and/or tights (without pockets and zippers). Male competitors can compete shirtless.
Optional gear: wrestling shoes, groin protection, mouth guard. Gear containing metal are prohibited.

ClassesIf there is not enough grapplers in a class, classes will be merged. A class with not enough grapplers will move up to the next weigh class in the same experience category. 

Weight ClassesBeginner and Intermediate
Women: -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg
Men: -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg

Pro
Women: -60 kg, +60 kg
Men: -65,9 kg, -76,9 kg, -87,9 kg, - 98,9 kg, +99 kg

Pro Absolute
Women (no weight classes). All competitors that have won at least one fight in the Pro division can register to the absolute. Tournament organisation will choose the competitors. Max 8 competitors. Gold and silver medalists will be prioritized. 

Men (no weight classes). All competitors that have won at least one fight in the Pro division can register to the absolute. Tournament organisation will choose the competitors. Max 16 competitors. Gold and silver medalists will be prioritized.

CoachesOne coach per academy free of charge. Coach registration is done via email, please send full name and academy to [email protected]. Last day of coach registration is 2020-01-08.

PrizesEvery weight class, three best fighters get medals
Absolute: 5000 SEK to winner

Competition paymentRegistration fee: 400 SEK
Late registration fee: 600 SEK

Registration and paymentAll registration must be done via smoothcomp.com. For any questions regarding payment issues please create a ticket in Smoothcomps helpdesk.

Last day of normal registration: 2020-01-01 23:59.
Last day of late registration: 2020-01-08 23:59.
Last day of cancel: 2020-01-08 23:59.
Full refund: 2020-01-01 23:59.
Half refund: 2020-01-08 23:59.
No refunds if you don’t make weight.
You can change weight class via Smoothcomp until 2020-01-08 23:59.

Please note! If you don't make weight, tournament organisation will not move you to another weightclass, and you will be disqualified.

SpectatorsThe doors open 30 minutes before competition starts. Entrance fee 50 SEK.

TimetableWeigh-in: 08.30-10.00.
Competition starts: approx 10.30.

AccomodationComfort Hotel
Address: Hamngatan 9, 632 20 Eskilstuna
https://www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/sweden/eskilstuna/comfort-hotel-eskilstuna/

Organizer: ADCC Sweden and Torshälla Grappling Sällskap IF

E-mail: [email protected]

For competitors under the age of 18 years oldIn order to compete in ADCC Sweden for grapplers under 18 years you need an exemption from the Swedish Submission Wrestling Federation.
You can apply for the exemption if you are 15 years old or older by sending an e-mail containing the following information.
- Name and birth date/id number
- Academy
- What discipline you are training and for how long you’ve been training and what level you’re at
- Text telling – Hereby we are allowing the competitor (name and id number) to compete with adults at ADCC Swedish Open 2020 in Submission Wrestling, 2020-01-11 in Eskilstuna.

Signed by coach, parents/guardian and organizer with:
- Signing
- Printed name
- City
- Date

When you have the letter signed by coach and parents/guardian, scan it and e-mail it to [email protected]. We will always approve your application. We will sign it and return it to the applicant as soon as possible. When you have received it from us, e-mail it to the Federation on e-mail [email protected].