AGIG Sydney Round Robin
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Description
Welcome back! AGIG returns to Sydney with our ever popular round robin event. This year's event will be presented by Gracie Jiu Jitsu Smeaton Grange, and will feature cash prizes for Absolute divisions!
GENERAL INFO
- Gi Round robin for women and girls aged 5 and above
- No Gi Round Robin for women and girls aged 5 and above
- 2 x cash prize absolute divisions, Gi and Nogi
SCHEDULE:
The schedule will be updated on the week of the event. Please check back to ensure correct arrival times!
- JUNIOR DIVISIONS START FROM 10:00AM
- ADULT DIVISIONS START FROM 1:00PM
- WEIGH IN ONCE FOR ALL DIVISIONS, WEIGHT IS WITHOUT THE GI
9:00am - Doors open/Arrivals - no early access, please do not arrive before 9am!
9:00am - Junior weigh ins open (you will only need to weigh in once for all divisions)
9:50am - Information Session speeches, mat allocations.
10:00am - All junior No Gi round robin divisions commence (brackets not available online)
11:00/11:30am - All junior Gi matches commence at the conclusion of all nogi junior matches - (brackets not available online)
12:00pm - Adult weigh ins open (you will only need to weigh in once for all divisions)
1:00pm - Adult No Gi divisions commence (brackets not available online)
2:00pm - Adult Gi divisions commence - at the conclusion of all nogi matches (Brackets not available online)
2:00/3:00pm - Absolute Cash prize divisions commence
(Gi matches commence at completion of No Gi divisions)
Please note: we cannot release exact start times for your matches, though we will endeavour to run the competition as quickly as possible and keep you informed throughout.
SPECTATORS AND COACHES:
All spectators welcomed as audience & supporters. We usually have a spectator fee to support the costs of running the event and paying our staff, however, spectator fees have been sponsored for this event.
This event only: spectators free of charge!
Friends, family, coaches & team mates encouraged.
Videography encouraged.
Photography encouraged.
COMPETITION FORMATS:
Round Robin
Adults: 4x 5 min matches each = 5 competitors per division*
Juniors: 3x 3 min matches each = 4 competitors per division
* max. matches per person & dependent on entries. We will do our best to ensure that each competitor receives as many matches as possible, dependent on entries
IBJJF rules for GI & NOGI (without advantage points)
Uniform rules as per IBJJF for form/fit, however any colour combinations are allowed.
Absolute divisions*
Two cash prize divisions as below, with a guaranteed cash prize (minimum of 2 participants).
2 x Absolute divisions
- Gi open weight - $500 cash prize
- Nogi open weight - $500 cash prize
6 minute matches
Single elimination - randomised bracket
IBJJF rules (brown/black belt rules)
Uniform rules as per IBJJF GI for form/fit, however any colour combinations are allowed.
WEIGH INS
Round Robin:
On arrival, no earlier than 9:00am (doors open at 9:00am).
Can be done in casual clothes or uniform.
If you do not wish to see or know your weight during weigh in, please let our staff know.
If you do not wish to stand on the scales you will be allocated to the group with the higher total weight on the day.
BRACKETS:
Round Robin:
Your round robin bracket is yourself + the 4 women/3 teens/3 kids closest to your weight that are within your belt rank. We prioritise grouping adults to their belt rank first and weight second. We prioritise appropriate matches for teens and discuss first with parents if we are considering merging them to adults divisions. Teens requesting to be added to adults divisions are done on a case by case basis and only with parent & competitor permission. We prioritise safety when building kids divisions and take into consideration weight, age and rank.
Please note, in order to guarantee matches for all competitors, we do sometimes need to merge divisions. We do this carefully, thoughtfully and as fairly as possible, and discuss with parents and competitors as required.
Bracket release for round robins are on the day of the competition, after weigh ins are confirmed. Round robin brackets will not be published online.
MATCH RULES:
Round Robin:
Match points, rules & guidelines as per IBJJF handbook.
No advantages recorded.
Clean, safe, correctly fitting uniforms in both gi and no gi.
Gi: uniform can be any colour but must be BJJ weight cotton.
Belt must represent rank.
Patch art encouraged.
No Gi: no singlets, no low cuts, no high cuts.
All torso, chest, butt & thigh must be covered.
Rashguard tops required.
Lycra colours do not need to represent rank & can be of an colour.
Teeshirts & shorts are allowed over lycra only if safe/not so loose to affect game play.
Absolute Divisions:
Rules per IBJJF handbook for rules of play for IBJJF GI / Nogi advanced (brown/black)
Refund policy:
Refunds requested after the close of registration are politely declined.
If we are unable to find you a match after the close of registration, we will offer you a refund. We will contact you after the close of registration if we are unable to find you a match.
Still have questions? Contact us via email.
Divisions
- Junior Round Robin$60
- Round Robin$60
- Open Weight Division$40
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When do doors open and when should competitors arrive?
Doors open at 9:00am. There is no early access, and attendees are asked not to arrive before 9:00am.
What is the event schedule?
Junior weigh-ins open at 9:00am, with junior No Gi divisions starting at 10:00am and junior Gi matches starting around 11:00/11:30am after No Gi matches. Adult weigh-ins open at 12:00pm, adult No Gi starts at 1:00pm, adult Gi starts at 2:00pm after No Gi, and absolute cash prize divisions start around 2:00/3:00pm.
What divisions are offered?
The event offers Gi and No Gi round robin divisions for women and girls aged 5 and above. It also offers two open-weight absolute cash prize divisions: Gi and Nogi.
Are there cash prizes for absolute divisions?
Yes. There are two absolute divisions: Gi open weight and Nogi open weight, each with a $500 cash prize and a minimum of 2 participants.
Are spectators charged an entry fee?
No. Spectator fees have been sponsored for this event, so spectators are free of charge.
How do weigh-ins work?
Competitors weigh in once for all divisions, and weight is taken without the gi. Round robin weigh-ins are on arrival, no earlier than 9:00am, and can be done in casual clothes or uniform.
When will brackets be released?
Round robin brackets are released on the day of competition after weigh-ins are confirmed. Round robin brackets will not be published online.
What competition format is used?
Round robin adults may receive up to 4 five-minute matches in divisions of 5 competitors, dependent on entries. Juniors may receive 3 three-minute matches in divisions of 4 competitors, and absolute divisions use 6-minute matches in a single-elimination randomised bracket.
What uniform rules apply?
Gi and No Gi follow IBJJF uniform rules for form and fit, with any colour combinations allowed. For No Gi, rashguard tops are required, singlets, low cuts, and high cuts are not allowed, and torso, chest, butt, and thigh must be covered.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds requested after the close of registration are declined. If the organiser is unable to find a match for a competitor after registration closes, they will offer a refund and contact the competitor after the close of registration.
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