Description
The Great Lakes Open welcome and invite all Jiu-Jitsu academies to participate in this tournament.
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THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
This event will be GI for Kids/Teens (4 to 15 yrs old)
GI and NoGI for Juvenile/Adults/Masters (16+ yrs old)
Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 yrs old), belts and weight classes
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WEIGH-INS
Friday, 7AUGUST: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Adult & Kid Division Changes will be permitted at this time)
Saturday, 8AUGUST: 7:00am - 8:00am (Kid Division Changes will be permitted at this time)
Saturday, 8AUGUST: 1 hour before division start time (No Division changes permitted)
Competitors (Kid, Juvenile & Adult) that miss weight after the early weigh-in opportunities will be disqualified.
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Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership.
Note: If you have any issues or questions regarging OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com
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Tournament Date
SATURDAY AUGUST 8th 2025
RULES: https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/
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BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)
Year of Birth Age Division Belts
2020/2021 Kids 1 White, Grey
2018/2019 Kids 2 White, Grey, Yellow
2016/2017 Kids 3 White, Grey, Yellow
2014/2015 Youth 1 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2012/2013 Youth 2 White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2010/2011 Teen White, Grey, Yellow & Up
2008/2009 Juvenile White, Blue
2007 and before Adult Male White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black
2007 and before Adult Female White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1995 and before Master 1 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
1985 and before Master 2 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black
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REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Price (until May 25th): $80+tax
Regular Price (until July 12th): $100+tax
Late Price (until August 4th): $110+tax
+ $50+tax for Gi and NoGi
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SPECTATOR ENTRANCE FEE
$10 cash only
Children ages 8 and younger = No Admission Fee
Senior ages 65 and older = No Admission Fee
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IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline: Tuesday August 4th 2025
Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday August 4th 2025
Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline Wed Aug 5th 2025
Schedule Release Date Friday August 7th 2025
Brackets Release Date Friday August 7th 2025
