2026 CLBJJ WINTER CUP - BJJ Tournament in Alberta 2026

2026 CLBJJ WINTER CUP

Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada

Description

TWO DAY EVENTS ARE BACK! 

Thanks to the support of our amazing community, we have decided to bring back two day events. All KIDS brackets compete on SATURDAY, and the ADULTS follow on SUNDAY! Bring every one down - it's an event for the whole family!  

The doors to the event will open at 8:30am with fights to follow at 9:30am on BOTH days!

SPECTATOR FEE:

$15 per day

OR

$20 for both days

COACH PASSES:

All Coaches must apply for a Coach pass by emailing info@canleaguebjj.com BEFORE Late Registration closes. Each team is permitted to have 2 coaches register for a coaches pass.

Who gets FREE admission?

- ONE parent per child 12 years old and UNDER

- TWO coaches per team

(Please be sure to register yourself as a coach by sending an email to info@canleaguebjj.com)

- ALL children under the age of 8

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE: KIDS GI / NO GI

**Adults AND Masters will be in the same bracket in the absolute divisions**

DAY TWO: ADULT GI / ADULT GI ABSOLUTE / ADULT NO GI / ADULT NO GI ABSOLUTE

PRICING

KIDS: 

Early Bird:     $80  - 1 Division /  $130 - 2 Divisions

Normal:         $90 - 1 Division / $150 - 2 Divisions

Late:             $110 - 1 Division / $170 - 2 Divisions

ADULT:

Early Bird:   $90    *Free admission into absolute*

Normal:       $110  *Free admission into absolute*

Late:           $130  *Free admission into absolute*

**You MUST make weight and be ready to compete in your respective weight class in order to participate in the absolute divisions*

**There will be a 30 minute intermission between ALL Gi and No Gi divisions on each day**

**Your final day to change your class (belt,age AND/OR weight) is at 11:59pm on the 31ST OF OCTOBER. Any requests to change after this date will be denied**

**Refunds will be given on a case-by-case basis. Please note that failure to arrive to the event, failure to make weight or missed matches do not qualify for a refund.**

**Athlete edition deadline is OCTOBER 31ST. YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CHANGE DIVISIONS AFTER THIS DATE**

**ALL ATHLETES MUST MAKE WEIGHT ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. FAILURE TO MAKE WEIGHT WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION**

MOVEMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY:

No movement requests are processed by CLBJJ Staff via email while Registration is open.

Changes to any Athlete's Registration, or Cancellation to any Athlete's Registration, MUST be initiated by the Adult Athlete or Youth Athlete's Parent/Guardian in Smoothcomp. Login to your profile and select "My Account". Then, click "Edit" for this event. To cancel an athlete's registration, click "Cancel".

NO MOVEMENT REQUESTS ARE PERMITTED AFTER LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES AND OUR SCHEDULE IS RELEASED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE IN THE APPROPRIATE WEIGHT CLASS BEFORE LATE REGISTRATION ENDS.

Adult Athletes, and Parents/Guardians of Youth Athletes, are SOLELY responsible for ensuring they are registered in the proper weight category BEFORE Late Registration Closes.

NO movement accommodations are made the day of the event.

If an Athlete must cancel AFTER Late Registration closes, please email us at info@canleaguebjj.com

TOURNAMENT RULES:

Our ruleset will be in accordance with that of the IBJJF. Please check out the links below to ensure you are informed on both the rules and the uniform expectations. 

Uniform: https://ibjjf.com/uniform

Ruleset: https://ibjjf.com/books-videos

Divisions

  • MEN GI$115.50
  • MENS ABSOLUTE (GI)$0
  • MEN NO GI$115.50
  • MENS ABSOLUTE (NO GI)$0
  • WOMEN GI$105
  • WOMENS ABSOLUTE (GI)$0
  • WOMEN NO GI$105
  • WOMENS ABSOLUTE (NO GI)$0
  • KIDS 4-5 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 4-5 NO GI (BEGINNER)$94.50
  • KIDS 6-7 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 6-7 NO GI$94.50
  • KIDS 8-9 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 8-9 NO GI$94.50
  • KIDS 10-11 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 10-11 NO GI$94.50
  • KIDS 12-13 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 12-13 NO GI$94.50
  • KIDS 14-15 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 14-15 NO GI$94.50
  • KIDS 16-17 GI$94.50
  • KIDS 16-17 NO GI$94.50

Organizer

Canadian League of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the doors open and fights start?
Doors open at 8:30am and fights follow at 9:30am on both days.
What is the two-day event schedule?
Day One is Kids Gi / No Gi. Day Two is Adult Gi, Adult Gi Absolute, Adult No Gi, and Adult No Gi Absolute.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator admission is $15 per day or $20 for both days.
Who gets free admission?
Free admission is available for one parent per child 12 years old and under, two coaches per team, and all children under the age of 8.
How do coaches apply for coach passes?
Coaches must apply by emailing info@canleaguebjj.com before Late Registration closes. Each team may register 2 coaches for coach passes.
What are the registration prices for kids?
Kids pricing is Early Bird: $80 for 1 division or $130 for 2 divisions; Normal: $90 for 1 division or $150 for 2 divisions; Late: $110 for 1 division or $170 for 2 divisions.
What are the registration prices for adults?
Adult pricing is Early Bird: $90, Normal: $110, and Late: $130. Adult registration includes free admission into absolute divisions.
What are the requirements for competing in absolute divisions?
Adults and Masters will be in the same bracket in the absolute divisions. Athletes must make weight and be ready to compete in their respective weight class in order to participate in absolute divisions.
What is the deadline to change divisions or athlete details?
The final day to change class, including belt, age, and/or weight, is 11:59pm on the 31ST OF OCTOBER. Athlete edition deadline is OCTOBER 31ST, and division changes are not permitted after this date.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
Refunds are given on a case-by-case basis, but failure to arrive, failure to make weight, or missed matches do not qualify for a refund. Registration changes or cancellations must be initiated in Smoothcomp while registration is open; if an athlete must cancel after Late Registration closes, email info@canleaguebjj.com.

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