2027 AGF Springfield Championships

Saturday, May 15, 2027 Springfield, MO, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$95

Description

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

To better enjoy your tournament experience, please review the Rules, Dates, and Times listed below.

Competitors may weigh in without the Gi.

This event is double elimination for all normal divisions, and single elimination for all Challenger divisions.

IMPORTANT RULES

General Rules and Competition Guidelines View Rules

Allowed Techniques Rule Card Download (PDF)

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, April 26 - Early Registration Ends

Monday, May 3 - Normal Registration Ends

Monday, May 10 - Late Registration Ends

Monday, May 10 - Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM

Tuesday, May 11 - Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 12 - Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM

Thursday, May 13 - Brackets and Schedule Released by 12:00 PM

IMPORTANT TIMES

7:30 AM - Doors Open for competitors, coaches, and spectators

7:30 AM - Weigh Ins begin

Adults may also weigh in as early as 7:30 AM, however Kids in line receive priority.

8:00 AM - Brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season.

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Early registration ends Monday, April 26; Normal registration ends Monday, May 3; Late registration ends Monday, May 10; Competitor correction deadline Monday, May 10 11:59 PM; Bracket changes complet

Schedule

Doors open 7:30 AM for competitors, coaches, and spectators; weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; 8:00 AM brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain rule changes.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins begin 7:30 AM; competitors may weigh in without the Gi; adults may weigh in as early as 7:30 AM; kids in line receive priority.

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Divisions

Gi Kids$95
Gi Kids Challenger$95
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
No Gi Kids$95
No Gi Kids Challenger$95
Challenger divisions are not normal divisions. Learn more about this division.
No Gi Juveniles - Adults$95
No Gi Juveniles - Adults Challenger$95
Pro Grappling$95
This is mixed rank/age division, split by Gender and two weight classes. You must be 16+ years old to enter. This division is No Gi only. Winners of this division earn an invitation to an end of the year event for a cash prize.

Organizer

American Grappling Federation

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do doors open and when do weigh-ins start?

7:30 AM — Doors open for competitors, coaches, and spectators; weigh-ins begin at 7:30 AM.

Can competitors weigh in without a Gi?

Competitors may weigh in without the Gi.

Do kids get priority at weigh-ins?

Adults may also weigh in as early as 7:30 AM; however Kids in line receive priority.

When is the coaches and competitor meeting?

8:00 AM — Brief coaches and competitor meeting to explain any new rule changes for the season.

What is the competition format?

The event is double elimination for all normal divisions, and single elimination for all Challenger divisions.

What are the registration and competitor correction deadlines?

Monday, April 26 — Early Registration Ends; Monday, May 3 — Normal Registration Ends; Monday, May 10 — Late Registration Ends; Monday, May 10 — Competitor Correction Deadline at 11:59 PM.

When will brackets be changed, corrected, and released?

Tuesday, May 11 — Bracket Changes Completed by 5:00 PM; Wednesday, May 12 — Bracket Correction Deadline by 12:00 PM; Thursday, May 13 — Brackets and Schedule Released by 12:00 PM.