Description
The New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation presents:
BAY OF PLENTY OPEN – 5 - Star Event
A full day of Gi and No-Gi competition in Tauranga. Open to all ages, all levels, all belts — Kids, Teenagers, Juveniles, and Adults.
Who Can Compete
- All academies and teams welcome
- Divisions for Kids, Teenagers, Juveniles, and Adults
- Gi and No-Gi brackets available for all eligible ages and belts
NZBJJF Membership (Required)
All competitors must hold a current NZBJJF membership to enter any NZBJJF-sanctioned event.
- Join/Renew & authenticate during registration: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership
- Membership support: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz
Rules and Divisions (IBJJF)
This event follows IBJJF rules. Please review the rulebook before registering: https://ibjjf.com/rules
Age divisions are determined by the IBJJF year-of-birth system and are calculated automatically during registration. Always verify your assigned division in Smoothcomp.
Weigh-In and Weight Categories
- Athletes weigh in wearing their competition attire (Gi for Gi / No-Gi kit for No-Gi).
- Weight classes are shown in Smoothcomp as net weight with attire allowance in brackets. Example: 79 kg (82.3 kg) Gi means net 79 kg and gross 82.3 kg including Gi.
- Example: 79 kg (82.3 kg) Gi means net 79 kg and gross 82.3 kg including Gi.
Important: If an athlete (children, juveniles, or adults) exceeds their registered weight division at weigh-in, they will be immediately disqualified. No division changes will be made on the day or after brackets go live. No refunds in these cases.
Key Dates and Policies
Checking Day
- The day after entries close.
- Athletes must confirm their entry details and that their division has other registered competitors.
- You may make edits or cancel for a refund within the Checking Day window. After this, entries are non-refundable.
Refund Policy
- 100% refund available until the last day of registration.
- Partial refund may be available during Checking Day only.
- After Checking Day, no refunds.
Discounts
- Early-Bird Discount: Reduced entry fee during the early-bird window.
- Two-Division Discount: Register for both Gi and No-Gi to receive a special discount.
Date and Schedule
Date: Sunday, 20 September 2025 Check-in & Weigh-in: from 8:30 AM
First matches: 9:30 AM
Format: All-day event — Gi & No-Gi, all belts
- Kids: morning
- Adults: afternoon
Venue
Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre
483 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3110
Spectators
- $5.25 per child
- $8.25 per adult
- $24.75 family (up to 3)
- $33.00 family (up to 4)
Contact and Information
- General enquiries: info@nzbjjf.co.nz
- Updates and announcements: (Instagram/Facebook)
- @nzbjjf
- @kidsjiujitsuleague
We look forward to a safe, fair, and exciting day of Jiu-Jitsu. Good luck to all competitors!
