EJO Colchester Open 4
Essex, United Kingdom
Description
Welcome to the Essex Jiu Jitsu Open.
Please read the information, it’s very important to be familiar with brackets, times and all facilities available on site.
General information:
This is a Gi and No Gi competition and is open to all BJJ belt levels in kids, juveniles, adults and masters divisions.
The competition will be held at Essex Sport Arena, University of Essex, Colchester, which is a modern, state of the art, large venue with changing rooms, shower facilities, cafeteria and large car park with free weekend parking.
There will be a maximum cut off for registrations for this competition so get in early!
EJO merchandise on sale on the day. Raine clothing stall selling merchandise. Professional photographer attending event.
The times and schedules will be updated in real time and accessible to the general public on smart devices through the smoothcomp platform.
We will have paramedics on site and a top quality team of international level, IBJJF qualified referees.
Bespoke medals will be issued to the top 3 competitors in each category.
Divisions:
Kids Gi and No Gi
4-6 years - submissions allowed, 2 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
7-9 years - submissions allowed, 3 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
10-15 years - submissions allowed, 4 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
Juvenile Gi and No Gi
16-17 years - submissions allowed, 4 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
Adults division (18+) - 5 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
Masters divisions 1,2,3,4,5 - 5 minute rounds and IBJJF rules
We'll aim to ensure all participants get a minimum of 2 matches.
No Gi Absolute Champions Division - submission only or refs decision, 5 minute rounds and IBJJF brown and black belt rule set. All submissions apply. Open to all adult and masters athletes regardless of experience or belt. Not for the faint hearted!! Championship belt for winner and a £100 cash prize. Runner up wins a Raine no gi set. Third place wins a Raine rash guard. Minimum of 10 entries for this division to go ahead. if minimum is not met full refund for this division will be given.
Merging divisions:
We reserve the right to merge divisions after the registration deadline in the event that you are the only competitor in your registered division group.
Entry requirements:
In order to enter the Absolute division you will need to register for the Male or Female division first.
During your application please make sure to enter the correct weight, age and experience level. Incorrect details could result in disqualification.
Changing divisions/amendments:
Any amendments to your original application, including changes to your registered division need to be updated on your smoothcomp registration or emailed to us by Saturday 30th May 23:59. Brackets and divisions will be set up by Friday 25th June at 12pm.
Weighing in:
Weighing in takes place on the day of the competition starting from 8:30am and must be completed before your scheduled division start time. Doors will open at 8:30am. You must have officially weighed in before your division time and made weight or else you will be disqualified and removed from your bracket. You do not need to weigh in at 8:30am if your match isn't until later in the day. Please don't arrive first thing if your match isn't in the morning as it causes unnecessary crowding and queue time.
The weigh-in is to be done once only and without your Gi.
Fight scheduling:
The schedule will be updated throughout the day and it is likely that fight times will move as the day progresses. With this is mind we ask all competitors to please make sure they keep track of fight times through smoothcomp. We will always attempt to make an announcement calling for any fighter that is not present before the start of their fight but this is not always guaranteed and if you are not present when you are due to fight you will be disqualified. Please be near/around your scheduled mat at least 10 minutes prior to your fight time.
Entry Fees:
Adult: Early bird registrations - Male and Female (Gi and No Gi) one division £35, 2 divisions £55
Normal registration Male and Female (Gi and No Gi) one division -£45, 2 divisions £60
Kids and Juveniles: Early bird registrations Male and Female (Gi and No Gi) one division - £25, 2 divisions £40
Normal registration Male and Female (Gi and No Gi) one division - £30, 2 divisions £45
Male and Female Absolutes: £25 if entered in Gi or No Gi
Black belts enter for free!
Refund Policy:
We will issue refunds until Saturday 20th June. After 20th June there will be no refunds or future credits issued. Refunds can be issued by logging into your Smoothcomp account and cancelling your registration. If you have entered using a coupon code and then cancel your registration no further coupon will be issued for any reason. If there's no one else in your bracket when registrations close and we cannot find you a suitable match you'll be issued a coupon for our next event. We cannot be held responsible if your opponent does not show up on the day. You will automatically win by walkover and win a default medal. No refunds will be given in these circumstances! By registering you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Spectator Fees: £10 entry for Adult spectators to be paid on the day. Children under 12 can spectate for free. Only coaches with a coach pass spectate for free.
COACH & CROWD CONTROL
Only TWO Coaches for each academy spectate for free. Please email details prior to event.
Children and juveniles will be allowed one coach & one parent to sit mat side whilst they are competing.
Adults be allowed a coach only mat side.
We have a zero tolerance policy to inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors. Any spectators that we deem to be displaying inappropriate behaviour will firstly be given a verbal warning and on second instance asked to leave.
We ask all attendees to show a certain level of restraint when supporting their students or team mates and show a decent level of courtesy to the opposing fighter, referees and staff.
Any participant or supporter whose behaviour falls below the standards expected may be disqualified from the event or asked to leave at the discretion of the referees or organisers. Significant infringements can lead to banning from future events.
Divisions
- Boys Gi£30
- Boys No Gi£30
- Girls Gi£30
- Girls No Gi£30
- Juvenile Boys Gi£30
- Juvenile Boys No Gi£30
- Juvenile Girls Gi£30
- Juvenile Girls No Gi£30
- Male Gi£45
- Male No Gi£45
- Male Absolute Gi£25
- Male Absolute No Gi£25
- Female Gi£45
- Female No Gi£45
- Female Absolute Gi£25
- Female Absolute No Gi£25
- Male Gi Black Belt£0
- Male No Gi Black Belt£0
- Female Gi Black Belt£0
- Female No Gi Black Belt£0
- Championship Absolute No GI Division£30
Organizer
Essex Jiu Jitsu Open
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the EJO Colchester Open 4 being held?
The competition will be held at Essex Sport Arena, University of Essex, Colchester. The venue has changing rooms, shower facilities, a cafeteria, and a large car park with free weekend parking.
What divisions are available?
The event offers Gi and No Gi divisions for kids, juveniles, adults, and masters, and is open to all BJJ belt levels. Kids divisions are 4-6, 7-9, and 10-15 years; juveniles are 16-17 years; adults are 18+; masters divisions are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
What are the round lengths and rules?
Kids 4-6 have 2 minute rounds, kids 7-9 have 3 minute rounds, and kids 10-15 and juveniles 16-17 have 4 minute rounds. Adults and masters have 5 minute rounds. The description states IBJJF rules for these divisions, with submissions allowed in the kids and juvenile divisions.
What is the No Gi Absolute Champions Division?
The No Gi Absolute Champions Division is open to all adult and masters athletes regardless of experience or belt, but athletes must first register for the Male or Female division. It uses 5 minute rounds, submission only or referee decision, and the IBJJF brown and black belt rule set; all submissions apply. It requires a minimum of 10 entries to go ahead, otherwise a full refund for this division will be given.
What are the entry fees?
Adult early bird is £35 for one Gi or No Gi division and £55 for two divisions; normal adult registration is £45 for one division and £60 for two. Kids and juveniles early bird is £25 for one division and £40 for two; normal registration is £30 for one division and £45 for two. Male and Female Absolutes are £25 if entered in Gi or No Gi, and black belts enter for free.
When do doors open and when are weigh-ins?
Doors open at 8:30am, and weigh-ins take place on the day of the competition starting from 8:30am. Competitors must weigh in before their scheduled division start time, make weight, and only need to weigh in once, without the Gi.
How will brackets and fight schedules be managed?
Times and schedules will be updated in real time on Smoothcomp and may move throughout the day. Competitors should keep track of fight times and be near their scheduled mat at least 10 minutes before their fight. Brackets and divisions will be set up by Friday 25th June at 12pm.
What is the deadline for division changes or application amendments?
Any amendments, including registered division changes, must be updated on Smoothcomp or emailed by Saturday 30th May 23:59. Incorrect weight, age, or experience details could result in disqualification.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds will be issued until Saturday 20th June by cancelling registration through Smoothcomp. After 20th June, no refunds or future credits will be issued. If registration was made using a coupon code and then cancelled, no further coupon will be issued; if no suitable match can be found after registrations close, a coupon for the next event will be issued.
What are the spectator and coach rules?
Adult spectator entry is £10, paid on the day, and children under 12 can spectate for free. Only coaches with a coach pass spectate for free, with a limit of two free coaches per academy and details to be emailed before the event. Children and juveniles may have one coach and one parent mat side while competing; adults may have a coach only mat side.
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