2026 Ottawa BJJ Open

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Ottawa, ON, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$101 - $118.65

Description

THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!

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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 regargind OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com

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Tournament Dates

OCTOBER 17 2026

RULES: https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/

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REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Price (until June 26): $80+tax (Kids) / $90+tax (16+ yrs old)

Regular Price (until Sept 13): $90+tax (Kids) / $105+tax (16+ yrs old)

Late Price (until Oct 12): $100+tax (Kids) / $115+tax (16+ yrs old)

Extra Division: $40+tax (early bird) / $50+tax

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SPECTATOR FEES

$20 per spectator (all must pay, including parents/guardians of competitors)

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IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline: Monday October 12 2026

Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Monday October 12 2026

Registration Checkday (Athlete correction) deadline Tuesday October 13 2026

Schedule Release Date Thursday October 15 2026

Brackets Release Date Thursday October 15 2026

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BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)

2022/2021 U6 White, Grey

2020/2019 U8 White, Grey, Yellow

2018/2017 U10 White, Grey, Yellow

2016/2015 U12 White, Grey, Yellow & Up

2014/2013 U14 White, Grey, Yellow & Up

2012/2011 U16 White, Grey, Yellow & Up

2010/2009 Juvenile White, Blue

2008 and before Adult Male White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

2008 and before Adult Female White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

1996 and before Master 1 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

1986 and before Master 2 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black

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CHANGES / CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS

Please follow these instructions: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday OCTOBER 12 2026 (no exceptions)

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WEIGH-INS

Weigh-in with ATTIRE ON. For Gi divisions, GI ON (belt included). For NoGI, rashguard and shorts (or legging for women).

If you are competiting in GI and NOGI, you will only need to make weigh for GI. HOWEVER, you still need to show up for weigh-ins when competing in NOGI as we need to check your attire.

1 lb allowance

Weigh-ins will take place right before each competitor’s first match or right after your division is called.

IMPORTANT! Each competitor only gets ONE CHANCE to make weight for their division, so please double check your registration before you hit the submit button to be sure you signed up for the correct division. Also, you will have an opportunity to check your registration information on your Smoothcomp profile or competitor list.

You have until Registration Checkday (Athlete correction) deadline Tuesday October 12th to make any changes to your registration.

If you don’t make weight, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED! NO EXCEPTIONS!

COMPETITORS 4 to 15 years old: NO DISQUALIFICATION. Your division will be adjusted after you weigh-ins if necessary.

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FOR SMOOTHCOMP SUPOORT

Please check here: https://support.smoothcomp.com/collection/16-for-fighters

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Event Details

Registration

Early bird pricing until June 26, 2026; Regular pricing until Sept 13, 2026; Late pricing until Oct 12, 2026. Registration deadline: Monday October 12, 2026. Registration Checkday (athlete correction)

Weigh-In

Weigh-in with attire on. Gi: gi and belt; NoGi: rashguard and shorts (or leggings for women). If entered in both, only need to make weight for Gi but must attend NoGi weigh-in for attire check. 1 lb allowance. Weigh-ins occur right before each competitor’s first match or after division is called. One chance to make weight; competitors 4–15 years: no disqualification, division adjusted.

Spectator Fee

$20 per spectator (all must pay, including parents/guardians of competitors)

Divisions

Girls Gi$101
U6 to U16 (Born from 2011 to 2022)
Boys Gi$101.70
U6 to U16 (Born from 2011 to 2022)
Girls NoGi$101
U6 to U16 (Born from 2011 to 2022)
Boys NoGi$101.70
U6 to U16 (Born from 2011 to 2022)
Juvenile Girls Gi$118.65
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys Gi$118.65
16-17 years
Male Gi$118.65
18 years and above
Female Gi$118.65
18 years and above
Juvenile Boys NoGi$118.65
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls NoGi$118.65
16-17 years
Male NoGi$118.65
18 years and above
Female NoGi$118.65
18 years and above

Organizer

Pat Cooligan

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Ottawa BJJ Open?

The tournament date is OCTOBER 17 2026.

Is pre-registration required?

Yes. This event is pre-registration only, and the registration deadline is Monday October 12 2026.

Do athletes need an Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association membership?

Yes. The event is sanctioned by the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association, and all athletes are required to have a valid membership. Questions about OJA membership can be emailed to events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com.

How much does registration cost?

Early Bird Price until June 26 is $80+tax for Kids and $90+tax for 16+ yrs old. Regular Price until Sept 13 is $90+tax for Kids and $105+tax for 16+ yrs old. Late Price until Oct 12 is $100+tax for Kids and $115+tax for 16+ yrs old.

How much is an extra division?

An extra division costs $40+tax during early bird registration and $50+tax after that.

How much are spectator tickets?

Spectator fees are $20 per spectator. All spectators must pay, including parents and guardians of competitors.

What are the important deadlines?

Registration Deadline is Monday October 12 2026. Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds is Monday October 12 2026. Registration Checkday (Athlete correction) deadline is Tuesday October 13 2026. Schedule and brackets release date is Thursday October 15 2026.

What is the cancellation and refund deadline?

The last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds is listed as Monday October 12 2026. The changes/cancellations/refunds section also states Tuesday OCTOBER 12 2026, so only the October 12 2026 deadline is clear.

How do weigh-ins work?

Weigh-ins are done with attire on. For Gi divisions, competitors weigh in with GI ON, including belt; for NoGI, rashguard and shorts, or leggings for women. Weigh-ins take place right before each competitor’s first match or right after the division is called, with a 1 lb allowance.

What happens if a competitor does not make weight?

Each competitor gets one chance to make weight. If a competitor does not make weight, they will be disqualified with no exceptions, except competitors 4 to 15 years old, who are not disqualified and whose division will be adjusted after weigh-ins if necessary.