War Under the Lights Novice Cup - Outdoor Competition

This competition is only open to adult white belts. Colored belts should check here to see if they can register for our other competition the following day called The Tower. 

Click here to get spectator tickets ahead of time. 

SPECIAL OFFERS: 

There are two promotions valid for the week of 03/06/2022 to 03/12/2022 only. 

1. Use code "SAVEME20" at checkout to save 20% off single registration.

2. Any fighter who registers for both gi and no gi divisions at the same time will get one registration free. That means if you register for gi and no gi in your weight bracket it will only cost $75 rather than $150.

Promotions are NOT able to be combined and any athlete who attempts to use both will be asked to pay in full or have their registration cancelled. Both promotions only run until 03/12/2022 at 11:59 PM.

We need your support to keep bringing these opportunities to Tucson. Sign up this week! 

RULES:

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

SPECTATORS: 

Spectators are highly encouraged to support the athletes, and outdoor seating is provided. The venue offers FREE PARKING. 

There will be vendors for accessories and food/drink at the event where spectators can purchase anything they would like. 

The fee is $10 for spectators (Children under 6 gain free entry)

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE or buy them at the door the day of the event. 

AWARDS:

Everyone fights everyone! 

This tournament will be set up in a round robin bracket so that athletes are guaranteed multiple fights based on the size of their division. 

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

In the event of an athlete not having anyone else registered in their age or weight divisions we will combine divisions with the approval and consent of all fighters and every fighter competing outside of their weight class will be offered a gold medal by default. Fighters competing in a separate division due to age will not be offered a gold medal for competing; they will earn a medal based on placement.

Cash bonus - Submission of the night: 

Two submission techniques common to BJJ will be shared on social media and in person at the event that, if performed during a match to force an opponent to tap out verbally or physically, will result in the fighter who performed the technique receiving $25 and a “Submission of the Night” certificate. The fighter does not have to win their respective division to receive the submission of the night award; the fighter only needs to win a match by way of either approved technique. Since names are commonly changed in the sport, examples of these techniques will be on display on our social media and on a large screen at the event. The techniques are commonly referred to under the following names: 

1. BOW AND ARROW CHOKE 

2. ARMBAR FROM THE BACK 

The referee for your individual match will have all say in whether or not your techniques performed are eligible for a submission of the night bonus. Their decision is final. 
Athletes can perform these techniques to earn the submission of the night bonus in gi or nogi divisions. 
An athlete may only win one submission of the night bonus. 
Athletes are not encouraged to attempt techniques they are not familiar with and are encouraged to compete with their own safety in mind. 

WEIGH-INS:

ALL WEIGH-INS BEGIN AT 4 PM.  

Athletes will be able to weigh in beginning at 4 PM while the event is being set up. All athletes should be weighed in by 5 PM when competition starts.  

There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified. A 1-pound weight allowance will be in place. See more details below. 

Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can change divisions up until the March 24th deadline. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refunds will be given to fighters who do not make weight. 

Example: -107.0 lbs (Rooster) means athletes must weigh 107.0 lbs with a maximum of 108.0 lbs. Any weight over 108 lbs will result in disqualification. 
Athletes competing with the gi will weigh themselves with the gi on and athletes competing in nogi will weigh-in without a gi. Competitors registered to both gi and nogi will check their weight with the gi on. 

Admissions:

If there are any issues with signing up feel free to send an email to [email protected]

There are no refunds for cancellation. 

OTHERS:

Athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division will receive a medal at the event. All competitors must wear the uniform they competed in. Gi winners must wear their gi on the podium and no gi winners are required to wear their no gi uniform. All the medals must be picked up at the event’s podium. Starving Students Promotions is not responsible for shipping medals.

Teams are allowed to have as many competitors from the same gym compete as they would like. 

Starving Students 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.

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.

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 canceled and refunded 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.