Christmas Classic

Saturday, December 19, 2026 Kelowna, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$35 - $105

Description

Thank you for considering us for your next competition. We will have certified referees at all our events to provide the best experience possible for our competitors. Come on out to Kelowna and enjoy an amazing weekend!

HOTEL DISCOUNT CODE
DAYS INN KELOWNA - CODE "BCABSOLUTE" $103$ Rate

REFUND POLICY
We have the best refund policy. Get 100% refund for any reason until December 14th at 12:00pm. No refunds for any reason after that. So register early as this event and it will fill up. In the past we have let people register late but please understand we will not do that this time for any reason.

To process a refund simply login to your account and click refund.

RULES
On tournament Saturday we will be following the IBJJF rules set for both gi and nogi. Please visit IBJJF.org/rules and get familiar with rules that will pertain to your division.

PLEASE NOTE

WE ALSO ADDED NO GI ADULT ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS!

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE December 14th at 12:00pm. Late registrations will not be accepted.

*******PARENTS PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND********

ALL COMPETITORS MUST BE ON WEIGHT OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NO EXCEPTIONS!

It is your responsibility to weigh your child in WITH A GI ON and register them in the correct division (please do not guess your child's weight). Due to safety reasons for the children, their weight must be accurate with the gi.

COMPETITORS WHO DO NOT MAKE WEIGHT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Weigh is station will be open between 3:00pm and 6:00pm Friday November 18th 2026

Youth Divisions will have a 2 lb allowance

Adult Divisions will have a 1 lb allowance

This is a Gi and NOGI tournament.

Weigh in stations open:

Kids 8:00am (Saturday)

Adults: 10:30am (Saturday)

Kids Divisions:

-IBJJF Rules and match length times

-Two matches guaranteed

-Athletes must weigh in in the Gi and Belt

-Kids weigh in at 8:00am

-All kids should be weighed in and ready to compete by 9:00am

-2lb allowance with Gi and belt on (strictly reinforced)

-Reg $90 (Gi and NoGi add $35)

Adult Divisions

-IBJJF Rules and times

-Single Elimination

-Adults weigh in station opens at 10:30am

-1lb allowance (strictly reinforced)

-Adults and Masters

-Registration
Youth $90 Adults $105
Add Nogi $35
Add Absolute division $30

Email bcabsolutechallenge@gmail.com

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Registration

Tournament registration closes December 14 at 12:00pm; late registrations not accepted. 100% refunds available until Dec 14 at 12:00pm; no refunds after.

Weigh-In

Weigh-in station open Fri Nov 18, 2026 3:00pm–6:00pm. Saturday: Kids weigh-in 8:00am (must weigh in with Gi & belt; be ready to compete by 9:00am). Adults weigh-in 10:30am. Youth divisions: 2 lb allowance (with Gi & belt). Adult divisions: 1 lb allowance. Competitors who do not make weight will be disqualified.

Divisions

Youth Gi - Boys$90
Youth, from 3 to 15 years old
Youth Gi - Girls$90
Youth, from 3 to 15 years old
Youth NoGi - Boys$90
Youth, from 3 to 15 years old
Youth NoGi - Girls$90
Youth, from 3 to 15 years old
Male Juvenile Gi$90
Male Juvenile NoGi$90
Female Juvenile Gi$90
Female Juvenile NoGi$90
Female Gi$105
Female NOGI$105
Female Gi White Belt Absolute$35
Female NOGI White Belt Absolute$35
Female Gi Blue/Purple Belt Absolute$35
Female NOGI Blue/Purple Belt Absolute$35
Female Gi Brown/Black Belt Absolute$35
Female NOGI Brown/Black Belt Absolute$35
Male Gi$105
Male NOGI$105
Male NoGi - White Belt Absolute$35
White belt absolute
Male Gi - White Belt Absolute$35
White belt absolute
Male NoGi - Blue Belt Absolute$35
Blue belt absolute
Male Gi - Blue Belt Absolute$35
Blue belt absolute
Male NoGi - Purple Belt Absolute$35
Purple belt absolute
Male Gi - Purple Belt Absolute$35
Purple belt absolute
Male NoGi - Brown Belt Absolute$35
Brown belt absolute
Male Gi - Brown Belt Absolute$35
Brown belt absolute
Male NoGi - Black Belt Absolute$35
Black belt absolute
Male Gi - Black Belt Absolute$35
Black belt absolute

Organizer

Pacific Top Team Tournaments

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Christmas Classic being held?

The event is in Kelowna.

When does registration close and are late registrations accepted?

Tournament registration will close December 14th at 12:00pm; late registrations will not be accepted.

What is the refund policy?

You can get a 100% refund for any reason until December 14th at 12:00pm; there are no refunds for any reason after that. To process a refund, log in to your account and click refund.

What rules and competition formats will be used?

The tournament will follow the IBJJF rules set for both gi and nogi on tournament Saturday; kids divisions use IBJJF rules and match length times with two matches guaranteed, and adult divisions use IBJJF rules in a single-elimination format.

What are the weigh-in times?

A weigh-in station is open between 3:00pm and 6:00pm Friday November 18th 2026; kids weigh-ins are at 8:00am on Saturday and adults weigh-ins are at 10:30am on Saturday.

What are the weigh-in requirements and weight allowances?

All competitors must weigh in in the gi and belt and be on weight or they will be disqualified; youth divisions have a 2 lb allowance and adult divisions have a 1 lb allowance. Parents must register children in the correct division and weigh them in with the gi on.

What divisions are offered?

This is a gi and nogi tournament including adult and masters divisions, and No Gi adult absolute divisions have been added.

How much does registration cost?

Youth registration is $90 and adult registration is $105; adding nogi is $35 and adding an absolute division is $30.

How can I contact the organizers and is there a hotel discount?

Email bcabsolutechallenge@gmail.com; there is a Days Inn Kelowna discount using code "BCABSOLUTE" for a $103 rate.