2027 International Turon Tournament · Arnold Sports Festival

Saturday, March 6, 2027 Columbus, OH, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

$25 - $2014

Description

Organized by International Turon Federation (ITF)
Run by SAMBO JOE
Supported by All-American SAMBO Federation (AASF)

📍 LOCATION:
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center
717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211

📅 DATE:
March 6-7, 2027

📋 CONTACTS:
Tournament Director: Joe Neely | +1 (513) 746-0392 | groundgrappler1@gmail.com
ITF: +1 (347) 583-2684 (USA) | +998 77 004 02 21 (Uzbekistan) | info@itf-turon.com

🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH 43017

⏰ SCHEDULE:
March 6: Accreditation and Registration
09:00-13:00 Accreditation and Credentials Commission
14:00–16:00 Official weigh-in
16:00–18:00 Rules Clinic (seminar and master classes)
18:00–19:00 Draw

March 7: Tournament Day
06:30 - 07:30 Control weigh-in of athletes at the competition site
09:30 Category “A” begins: U10, U12, U14
11:00 Category “A”: Cadets, Juniors, Seniors, Masters
12:30 Opening ceremony
13:00 Category “A” finals and award ceremony
14:30 Category “B” begins
16:30 Category “B” finals
17:30 Category “B” award ceremony, then closing ceremony (approximately)

💻 REGISTRATION & FEES:
Online Registration via Smoothcomp ONLY. No walk-ups or mail-ins accepted.

Entry Fee: $25 USD (NO REFUNDS)

December 15, 2026 - Preliminary entries and visa invitation requests
January 31, 2027 - Final entries(Entries are accepted from national federations only, at info@itf-turon.com)

ATHLETES
All Athletes must go to smoothcomp.com and create a free SmoothComp account /athlete profile. Once completed, athletes can register for the event.
(* If your club is not listed on Smoothcomp: - ask your club manager to register the club (it's free), or - choose “American Amateur Sambo” as your club during registration.)

⚖️ OFFICIAL CATEGORIES:

🔸 Category “A”:
Boys and girls, men and women
— U10, U12, U14, Cadets (15–16), Juniors (17–18), Seniors (19–34), Masters (35+)

🔸 Category “B”:
Seniors men (19–34) only

* Please note that when registering competitors for events, their age classification will be determined by year of birth, not actual age on competition day.
Example: 2027 − 2017 = 10 → athlete competes in 9–10 division

📖 RULES:
ITF Turon Competition Rules · elimination system · 2 rounds of 2 minutes

🔄 BRACKETING & SCORING:
Round Robin For Divisions of 4 and fewer; Modified Double Elimination for all others.

🏆 AWARDS:
🥇🥈🥉- Medals and Award Certificates for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

📺📲 TOURNAMENT SYSTEM:
Online Registration, Bracketing will be run on Smoothcomp event page.

🛡️ Tournament Director Reserves The Right To Combine Weight Divisions (to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to compete), And To Make Any Other Changes They Deem Necessary To Insure Safety & Fairness To All Competitors.

Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Dec 15, 2026 — Preliminary entries & visa invitation requests; Jan 31, 2027 — Final entries (from national federations only).

Schedule

March 6: Accreditation 09:00–13:00; Official weigh-in 14:00–16:00; Rules clinic 16:00–18:00; Draw 18:00–19:00. March 7: Control weigh-in 06:30–07:30; Category A begins 09:30; Opening ceremony 12:30; Category A finals 13:00; Category B begins 14:30; Category B finals 16:30; Award/closing ~17:30.

Weigh-In

March 6 — Official weigh-in 14:00–16:00; March 7 — Control weigh-in at competition site 06:30–07:30.

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Divisions

U10$25
Under 10 years old
U12$25
Birth years 2014-2015
U14$25
Birth years 2012-2014
Cadets 15-16$25
2010-2011
Juniors (17–18)$25
Category A: Seniors (19–34)$25
Birth years 2007 and older
Masters (35+)$25
35 and older
Category "B": Seniors Men (19–34)$25

Organizer

All-American Sambo Federation

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the tournament held?

March 6–7, 2027 at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211.

How do I register and what is the entry fee?

Online registration via Smoothcomp ONLY; no walk-ups or mail-ins accepted. Entry fee is $25 USD and is non‑refundable.

What are the registration deadlines and entry submission rules?

December 15, 2026 is the deadline for preliminary entries and visa invitation requests. Final entries are due January 31, 2027 and are accepted from national federations only at info@itf-turon.com.

What must athletes do on Smoothcomp if they want to enter?

All athletes must create a free SmoothComp account/athlete profile and register for the event there; if a club is not listed, ask the club manager to register it or choose “American Amateur Sambo” during registration.

What are the official weigh-in times?

Official weigh-in is March 6 from 14:00–16:00, and control weigh-in at the competition site is March 7 from 06:30–07:30.

What are the event schedule highlights for March 6 and March 7?

March 6: Accreditation and Credentials Commission 09:00–13:00, official weigh-in 14:00–16:00, rules clinic 16:00–18:00, draw 18:00–19:00. March 7: control weigh-in 06:30–07:30, Category A begins 09:30, opening ceremony 12:30, Category A finals 13:00, Category B begins 14:30, Category B finals 16:30, Category B awards and closing ceremony about 17:30.

What categories and age groups are offered?

Category A: Boys and girls, men and women — U10, U12, U14, Cadets (15–16), Juniors (17–18), Seniors (19–34), Masters (35+). Category B: Seniors men (19–34) only.

How is age classification determined?

Age classification is determined by year of birth (e.g., 2027 − 2017 = 10 → the athlete competes in the 9–10 division).

What are the competition rules, bracketing format, and awards?

Competition follows ITF Turon Competition Rules with an elimination system and two rounds of two minutes. Bracketing uses Round Robin for divisions of four and fewer and Modified Double Elimination for all others. Medals and award certificates are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Who can I contact for tournament questions?

Tournament Director Joe Neely: +1 (513) 746-0392, groundgrappler1@gmail.com. ITF: +1 (347) 583-2684 (USA), +998 77 004 02 21 (Uzbekistan), info@itf-turon.com.