GrappleCity: Rotterdam Winter Open
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Description
Location: Hall 1 - Erasmus Sport Centre, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3063 ND Rotterdam, Netherlands
Doors open 8:15am, first match is 9am
Rules: IBJJF rules/points, the only difference is there are no advantages.
What to expect:
- Set of 7x7 metre Zebra competition mats, allowing for fewer resets due to larger mat space
- Proper warm up area
- Crowd control barriers
- Professional medical team on site
- Unique team trophy - Irish Hurley to the top team
- €500 prize to the top team
- Clothing partner Motion BJJ looking after all your needs - "Motion is created by the destruction of balance"
- Discounted entry if doing multiple divisions
- Event photographer and videographer GrappleVision
Registrations:
Early registration - Kids/Teens 1 division €37 / 2 divisions €54 (Gi/Nogi) until Oct 11th
Adults/Masters 1 division €45 / 2 divisions €70 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €90 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €110 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Oct 11th
Normal Registration - Kids/Teens 1 division €47 / 2 divisions €64 (Gi/Nogi) until Nov 8th
Adults/Masters 1 division €55 / 2 divisions €80 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €100 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €120 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Nov 8th
Late registration - Kids/Teens 1 division €57 / 2 divisions €74 (Gi/Nogi) until Nov 18th
Adults/Masters 1 division €65 / 2 divisions €90 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €110 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €130 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Nov 18th
Absolute divisions are €40 if you're looking to enter without doing regular Gi/Nogi division also. Absolute divisions are discounted to €20 if you've entered Gi or Nogi divisions.
Spectators €5 at the registration desk
Maximum Registration threshold: Normal & Late registration will continue until maximum competitors number is reached.
Offer: Brown/Black Belts 50% off. Pro MMA Fighter 50% off.
In order to claim this discount, email us before payment is made & we'll verify your registration: events@grapplecity.com
Changing divisions: After late registration closes, all competitors (or coaches, parents) have until 5PM the following day to make any changes. These changes can be made by logging in & modifying your details. After this change deadline, it will no longer be available to access & change. Competitors who are on their own in a division can change to move up a division or cancel their registration for a full credit. Check out: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel for more.
Refund policy: Refunds can be gotten up until the late reg date via emailing events@grapplecity.com along with reason for refund request.
For the couple of days from the late registration deadline until the tournament itself, we largely like to issue credits only as its easier/less hassle.
If you're injured, you will be issued a credit.
If the registration deadline passes & there is no one in your division, we will aim to move you to a different division where possible (you will receive communication in relation to this), if there's no suitable merger available you will be refunded.
Brackets & Schedule: Event brackets will be released at 12 midday on Nov 20th. You can see when your match is on by monitoring your smoothcomp page. TV screens in the venue on the day will also show this.
Weigh Ins: Visit the weigh in desk immediately once you pass registration desk. You only need to weigh in once (without Gi on) for both divisions.
Divisions
- Kids Gi€37
- Kids NoGi€37
- Teens Gi€37
- Teens NoGi€37
- Adult Gi€45
- Adult Nogi€45
- Absolute Gi€40
- Absolute No-Gi€40
Organizer
GrappleCity
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is GrappleCity: Rotterdam Winter Open held?
The event is at Hall 1 - Erasmus Sport Centre, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3063 ND Rotterdam, Netherlands.
What time do doors open and matches start?
Doors open at 8:15am, and the first match is at 9am.
What are the registration deadlines and prices?
Early registration is until Oct 11th: Kids/Teens €37 for 1 division or €54 for 2 divisions; Adults/Masters €45 for 1 division, €70 for 2, €90 for 3, or €110 for 4. Normal registration is until Nov 8th: Kids/Teens €47 or €64; Adults/Masters €55, €80, €100, or €120. Late registration is until Nov 18th: Kids/Teens €57 or €74; Adults/Masters €65, €90, €110, or €130.
How much are absolute divisions?
Absolute divisions are €40 if entered without a regular Gi or Nogi division. They are discounted to €20 if you have entered Gi or Nogi divisions.
Are spectator tickets available?
Spectators are €5 at the registration desk.
Are there any registration discounts?
Brown/Black Belts and Pro MMA Fighters receive 50% off. To claim the discount, email events@grapplecity.com before payment is made so registration can be verified.
When can competitors change divisions?
After late registration closes, competitors, coaches, or parents have until 5PM the following day to make changes by logging in and modifying details. After this change deadline, access to change will no longer be available.
What is the refund or credit policy?
Refunds can be requested up until the late registration date by emailing events@grapplecity.com with the reason for the request. From the late registration deadline until the tournament, credits are generally issued; injured competitors will be issued a credit. If no suitable division merger is available after the registration deadline, the competitor will be refunded.
When are brackets and schedules released?
Event brackets will be released at 12 midday on Nov 20th. Competitors can monitor their Smoothcomp page, and TV screens at the venue will also show match information on the day.
How do weigh-ins work?
Visit the weigh-in desk immediately after passing the registration desk. Competitors only need to weigh in once, without Gi on, for both divisions.
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