Description
LOCATION:
Prolific Sports House North
292230 Wagon Wheel Boulevard, Unit 12. Calgary, AB. T4A 0E2 CA
REGISTRATION PERIODS
Early bird registrations
Until March 15th 11:59 pm
Normal registration
March 16th - 02 Apr 11:59 pm
IMPORTANT DATES (2026)
Registration Deadline: THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2026 – 11:59 PM (or capacity, whichever happens first)
Last Day for Cancellations: SUNDAY, MARCH 29th, 2026
Athlete Correction Deadline: MONDAY, MARCH 30th, 2026
Schedule Release Date: FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2026
Brackets Release Date: FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES (2026)
Early Bird Price (until March 15th): $125 CAD + tax
Regular Price: $150 CAD + tax
Additional Divisions: $75 + tax each (maximum 2 divisions total)
MANDATORY WEIGH-INS
MANDATORY WEIGH-INS
PRE-DATE WEIGH-IN (day before the event)
Date: Friday, April 3rd 2026
Place: Prolific Sports House North
292230 Wagon Wheel Boulevard, Unit 12. Calgary, AB. T4A 0E2 CA
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ALL competitors must weigh in, even if your division does not have a weight limit.
Maximum of 0.5kg (1.1lbs) weight allowance. Anyone weighing more than this over their weight division will be moved up in weight.
If you are unable to make the day before weigh-ins, the following options for the day of weigh-ins are available (Saturday, February 14th, 2026):
1. For kids/juvenile divisions, same-day weigh-ins require you to weigh in by 8:00 am. Any kids not weighed in when the 8 am weigh-ins close will be removed from the bracket.
2. For adults, you must weigh in no later than 2 hours before your division starts. The start times are subject to change, and we recommend you leave ample time before the start of the division to be safe. If you are not weighed in at this time, you will be dq'd and removed from your bracket
WHO CAN COMPETE
ADCC Opens are open to all competitors: âś” Kids âś” Teens âś” Juveniles âś” Adults âś” Masters âś” From any country âś” Beginner through advanced
No qualification is required to participate in ADCC Open events.
CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS
All corrections must be made directly through your Smoothcomp account. Instructions: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
Cancellation Deadline: SUNDAY, March 29th, 2026 (No exceptions)
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees are non-refundable. However, competitors who cannot participate due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit for a future tournament up to 5 days before registration closes.
Refunds will only be given if ADCC Canada cannot find a suitable match for you.
RULES
ADCC Official Rules: https://www.adcc-official.com/rules.html https://www.adcc-official.com/opens/canada-open.html https://adcc-official.com/files/ADCC%20Rules.pdf
FORMAT
- NO GI ONLY
- ADCC rules and legal techniques
- DOUBLE ELIMINATION
- Matches for 3rd place (no double bronze)
ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS
The Absolute division will run after all other divisions have concluded, at the end of the tournament.
Due to the many variables athletes face throughout the day—such as injuries, fatigue, or other unforeseen circumstances—it is common for some competitors to withdraw from the Absolute division. To ensure a fair and competitive bracket for those who are prepared to compete, a mandatory roll call will be conducted prior to finalizing the Absolute bracket.
Roll call will generally take place between 6:00–7:00 p.m. (though the exact time may be earlier or later depending on how the tournament progresses). All athletes wishing to compete in the Absolute must check in at this time. Even if you are competing in another division, you are still required to check in. A coach or teammate may check in on your behalf if necessary. Please note that if you do not check in at roll call, you will be removed from the bracket. Additionally, athletes who withdraw after check-in—or are removed for failing to check in—will forfeit their registration fee.
Two absolute divisions:
- Men’s Absolute (18+ open rank & weight)
- Women’s Absolute (18+ open rank & weight)
MATCH LENGTHS
| Division | Match Time |
| Kids (up to 12) | 4 minutes |
| Teens & Juveniles (13–17) | 5 minutes |
| Adults | 6 minutes |
| Masters | 5 minutes |
SPECTATORS
Tickets: $20 (cash at the door available)
NOT ALLOWED AT ANY ADCC EVENTS
❌ Close-outs (teammates must compete fully) ❌ Sandbagging (competing under incorrect skill/age level)
Violations may result in a permanent ban from ADCC events on the first offence.
MEDIA REQUESTS
Submit here: Media Request Form. All media requests handled by: jorge@ojjc.ca
Requests must be sent at least 3 weeks before the event. Late requests may not be approved.
