DFC GAMES #7 (NO-GI WHITE & BLUE BELTS )
Ridderkerk, Netherlands
Description
📅 General information
- November 28, Saturday
- Doors open: 10.00
- First matches start: 11.00
- Expected end time: 17.00
- Maximum of 120 competitors to ensure quality
- Price = 40 eu
🥋 Our Different Categories
Novice - White belt:
- Maximum of 1 year consistent BJJ training
- You can only compete in the novice category if you have never won a medal in a previous tournament
- No serious background in any other grappling arts, like Judo, wrestling or sambo
- Don't sandbag! If we find out that you do not meet the above requirements, we will disqualify you
- Not sure if you qualify? Submit for the beginner division
Beginner - White belt:
- Only for white belts
- Maximum of 3 years of consistent training
- No competitive background in any other grappling arts, like Judo, wrestling or sambo
Weight Classes for white belt categories (in kg):
- Men: -64 / -70 / -76 / -82 / -88 / -95 / +95
- Women: -65 / -75
Intermediate - Blue belt:
- Only for blue belts
- If you started in BJJ and are a white belt (or do not hold a belt) but have a competitive background in another grappling discipline, you must also register for the intermediate division.
Weight Classes for blue belt category (in kg):
- Men: -65 / -75 / -85 / -95
- Women: -65 / -75
❌ Cancellations & Changes
- Receive a full refund if you cancel on or before November 22.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after November 23.
- Division and/or weight class changes are permitted until November 26.
- No division or weight class changes will be accepted on or after November 27.
- If no suitable opponent can be matched after all available options have been reviewed, the full entry fee will be refunded.
We’re transparent about this because timely cancellations and division changes help us make the necessary adjustments and keep the event running smoothly.
⚖️ Weigh-in
- Everyone must check in and weigh in 1 hour before their first match
- No weigh-in = no competition
- Weigh-in with outfit, so we can check whether your outfit complies with our rules
- 0,5 kg allowance for your outfit (see the rules tab)
- Make sure you make weight! We cannot let you compete if you don’t make weight. We have to keep it fair for all competitors
You can see your exact match time in Smoothcomp. Make sure to look regularly, because the time of your first match may change during the day.
🚨 Mat Presence
- You must be present at your mat at all times, starting two matches before your own.
- This is crucial to keep a good flow and avoid empty mats
How it works:
- You can already line up on your red or blue side
- As soon as the previous match ends, you step on the mat immediately
- If you're not there, someone will call your name via the microphone. If you don’t show up in 3 minutes, you lose by walk-over
👉 So, check Smoothcomp regularly and make sure you are on time!
🏅 Medal Ceremony
- The medal ceremony will take place immediately after your bracket finishes
- Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place
- A podium will be available for photo opportunities
👀 Spectators & Coaches
- Spectators are welcome: €5 entry (cash or card)
- Coaches will have free entrance. If your gym has 4 or less competitors, you can have 1 coach. If your gym has more, you can have 2 coaches
🏆 Competition Format & Rules
- We use an adjusted IBJJF ruleset (see the rules tab for more information)
- Round robin with multiple matches
- The top 2 of the division move on to the finals
- The third and fourth position will battle for the bronze medal
- Large brackets split into groups → winners move to finals
- Novice match time = 3 min
- Beginner match time = 4 min
- Intermediate match time = 5 min
✨ Why DFC Games?
- Perfect for beginners
- Nice vibes, respect and friendliness
- Delicious Surinamese food
🎯 Final takeaway
We’re really excited to have you with us. To make sure everyone enjoys the day, please treat each other and the venue with respect throughout the event. Enjoy the matches, the food, and the great vibes!
Everything is set for an awesome competition day. To make sure you don’t miss out, register now—spots are limited to 120 competitors
The brackets will be announced 1 day before the event.
Now it’s time to focus and work towards those medals.
See you on the mat!
Osuu! 🔥
Divisions
- Male No-Gi Novice and Beginner (White Belt)€40
- Female No-Gi Novice and Beginner (White Belt)€40
- Female No-Gi Intermediate (Blue Belt)€40
- Male No-Gi Intermediate (Blue Belt)€40
Organizer
DFC
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the event and what are the main times?
The event is on November 28, Saturday. Doors open at 10.00, first matches start at 11.00, and the expected end time is 17.00.
How much does registration cost and is there a competitor limit?
The price is 40 eu. The event has a maximum of 120 competitors.
What white belt categories and weight classes are offered?
Novice - White belt is for competitors with a maximum of 1 year consistent BJJ training who have never won a medal in a previous tournament and have no serious background in other grappling arts. Beginner - White belt is only for white belts with a maximum of 3 years consistent training and no competitive background in other grappling arts. White belt weight classes are Men: -64 / -70 / -76 / -82 / -88 / -95 / +95 kg and Women: -65 / -75 kg.
What blue belt category and weight classes are offered?
Intermediate - Blue belt is only for blue belts. White belts, or competitors without a belt, who have a competitive background in another grappling discipline must also register for the intermediate division. Blue belt weight classes are Men: -65 / -75 / -85 / -95 kg and Women: -65 / -75 kg.
What are the cancellation and refund deadlines?
A full refund is available if you cancel on or before November 22. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after November 23. If no suitable opponent can be matched after all available options have been reviewed, the full entry fee will be refunded.
Until when can I change my division or weight class?
Division and/or weight class changes are permitted until November 26. No division or weight class changes will be accepted on or after November 27.
What are the weigh-in requirements?
Everyone must check in and weigh in 1 hour before their first match. No weigh-in means no competition. Weigh-in is done with outfit, with a 0,5 kg allowance for the outfit.
When will brackets be announced and where can match times be checked?
The brackets will be announced 1 day before the event. Exact match times can be seen in Smoothcomp and should be checked regularly because first match times may change during the day.
What are the mat presence rules?
Competitors must be present at their mat at all times starting two matches before their own. If a competitor is not there, their name will be called via the microphone, and if they do not show up in 3 minutes, they lose by walk-over.
Are spectators and coaches allowed?
Spectators are welcome with €5 entry, payable by cash or card. Coaches have free entrance: gyms with 4 or less competitors can have 1 coach, and gyms with more competitors can have 2 coaches.
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