JOAO PESSOA INTERNATIONAL PRO JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP - GI

OPEN TO ALL NATIONALITIES, ALL BELTS CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND MASTERS.

FREE REGISTRATIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18:

 

BELT AND AGE DIVISIONS FOR JOAO PESSOA INTERNATIONAL PRO

Weight List Details

MALE:

Year of Birth / Division / Belt

2006 and 2007 / Infant / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange

2004 & 2005 / Junior / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange

2002 and 2003 / Teenager / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange, Green

2001 and 2000 / Juvenile / White, Blue, Purple

1999 and before / Adult / White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

1987 and before / Master 1 / White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

1981 and before / Master 2 / White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

FEMALE:

Year of Birth / Division / Belt

2006 and 2007 / Infant / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange

2004 & 2005 / Junior / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange

2002 and 2003 / Teenager / White, Gray, Yellow, Orange, Green

2001 and 2000 / Juvenile / White, Blue, Purple

1999 and before / Adult / White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

ON DATE EARLY WEIGH IN 1

For the divisions whose will fight on Saturday (Kids, Infant, Juniors and Teens)

Date: Saturday, August 26

Location: University Center of João Pessoa - UNIPE, Agua Fria, João Pessoa, Paraíba

Time: 8:00am to 9:00am

CHECK IN DATE IN 2

For the divisions whose will fight on SUNDAY (Juvenile, Adult and Masters)

Date: Saturday, August 26

Location: University Center of João Pessoa - UNIPE, Agua Fria, João Pessoa, Paraíba

Time: 8am to 9am

For the divisions whose will fight on SUNDAY (Juvenile, Adult and Masters)

Date: Sunday, August 27

Location: University Center of João Pessoa - UNIPE, Agua Fria, João Pessoa, Paraíba

Time: 8am to 9am

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Check your name, weight, gender, age, belt and gym.

Athletes should make sure that all of their registration information is correct on the fighter's list. All academies must be registered in the UAEJJF for their students to register for the competition.

All children and adults of White to Black Belt athletes must be properly affiliated for the current year in the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

All documentation must be properly completed when applying your online affiliation. All athletes with pending and / or incorrect documentation will not be able to sign up for the tournament as they must have their application approved first. Please note that this process is done manually by our staff and may take a day or 2 to complete.

For more information about registering your gym: Academy Registration.

For information about becoming a member or renewing your membership: become a member

Any false information provided during registration, such as DOB or Nationality, but not limited to; It may have an immediate disqualification; Such shares are subject to suspension or even banning future UAEJJF events.

Depending on the number of athletes in the tournament, some classes may not have split.

* When there is only one athlete on the bracket, points are not counted.


** If there is only one or two players, the division will be canceled and they will be moved to the next divisions (Exemption: some brackets could be done with only two fighters if there is no divsion available to move them)

*** Same case for masters division. However, the masters athletes may be placed whether in a weight division or in the adult divisions

REFUND POLICY:

The registration fee is 100% refundable.

If you would like to cancel or make any changes you have till the day before registration check day to request a change on your registration or full refund.

The registration fee can not be transferred to another member or championship.

WEIGHT IN

Weigh-in (WITH GI) is the first process whereby the fighters will do when they arrival at Championship:

A basic summary of the Accreditation process is below:

Passport or valid ID Verification

Fighters registrations details

Athletes may only weigh up and fight if they are carrying an ID (identity document) with a photograph, otherwise the athlete will be disqualified

Depending the kind of championship, weighing may be performed from one day before, one hour before or during the tournament (check tab schedule which one is applicable):

If you don’t come to the weigh in (to check weight) you will be automatically disqualified

Reasonable time will be given to you, so being late will not be tolerated

You only have 1 chance to pass the weigh-in

A maximum weight is applied accourding to the event divisions, a fighter should not exceed this weight on the weigh-in day (check divisions tab on this event).

BRACKETS

Players from the same club can be placed on the same side of the brackets.

If two fighters (team-mates) are suspected of fixing a fight, they will both be subject to disqualification from the tournament. In suspected cases, the Central Referee should stop the fight as soon as possible and request the supervision of the Referee Coordinator. The fight will then continue with the Referee Coordinator reserving the right to disqualify both competitors should the Referee Coordinator deem the fight to be fixed.

PODIUM

The players must to wearing Kimono to receive their medals in the podium (not allowed hats, earphones, sponsors’ t-shirts or other kind of advertise).

Not allowed to hold club t-shirt or teams flags on the Podium (only country’s flag).

If there's three players, they will receive their medals but there's no prize money.

Division must have no less than 4 athletes from different academies to receive the prizes (in others case the division runs normally but there is no prize).

ATTENTION

Avoid problems, perform before a checking list correctly, and make your check in to the day stipulated.

Make sure to have clean clothes and GI or NO GI uniforms in proper condition.

Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their Picture Ids to the officials. Make sure you have it at hand, the absence of ID can lead to DQ.

Make sure to check the schedule at our website, brackets and schedules are also posted at the event venue.

Athletes must keep the kimono and belt tied to the waist at all times while in the waiting or competition area.

The referee makes the final decision and will not tolerate any complaints or make changes to the decision

Athletes are not allowed to jump on fences / barricades in the competition area.

Be sure to arrive at the event at least 45 minutes before the support is scheduled. You must be warmed up until the moment your support is called.

Be sure to listen to split calls on the PA system in the Warm Up area.

At the designated time, go to the warm-up area, using your GI and with a photo ID or badge credential.

In the warming area, pay attention to support manager calls

After the Bracket Manager's call, he will take you to the concentration area to wait for your time to fight. The Mat Manager will take you to the competition area for your fight.

DO NOT stay in the competition area after the fight is over. Return to the concentration area and stay there until the carpet manager calls you to the next round if you have won your previous match.

Be respectful to the staff, employees of other athletes and coaches. In turn, they will show you the same courtesy.

Be respectful to the referees, showing consideration and appreciation for the performance of their duties.

All disputes relating to matches must be resolved by the Referee. Any decision of the Referee shall be final.

Direct all questions to tournament staff on the administration table. We will do our best to answer your questions as quickly as possible. Be patient with the questions as there are many competitors in the event. As such, we remain occupied throughout the day.

Keep your belongings. We can not be responsible for lost or stolen items.