General information

Open to participants from all countries of the world.

Skill level categories (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. Except for the 4–5 years and 6–7 years categories — they have one category without skill level divisions):

Weight Categories

The weight categories in the Grappling disciplines are as follows (in kilograms):

U5 (4–5 years old)

Boys: 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 46 kg

Girls: 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 46 kg

U7 (6–7 years old)

Boys: 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 50 kg

Girls: 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 50 kg

U9 (8–9 years old)

Boys: 21, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 66 kg

Girls: 21, 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 60 kg

U11 (10–11 years old)

Boys: 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 80 kg

Girls: 24, 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 66 kg

U13 (12-13 years old)

- Boys: 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55, 60, 66, 72, 90kg

- Girls: 27, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 72kg

U15 (14-15 years old)

- Boys: 29-32, 35, 38, 42, 47, 53, 59, 66, 73, 100kg

- Girls: 28-30, 32, 34, 37, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 80kg

U17 (16-17 years old)

- Boys: 39-42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63, 69, 76, 85, 110kg

- Girls: 36-38, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 90kg

Seniors (18 and older)

- Men: 62, 66, 71, 77, 84, 92, 130kg

- Women: 53, 58, 64, 71, 90kg

Masters (30 and older)

- Men: 62, 66, 71, 77, 84, 92, 130kg

- Women: 53, 58, 64, 71, 90kg

During registration, the athlete’s year of birth is considered, not the actual age.

One athlete has the right to register in only one weight category (competing in two weight categories is not allowed, but competing in two age categories is not prohibited).

If fewer than two athletes are registered in a weight category, it will be merged with the next category until the minimum required number of two participants is reached.

Tournament organizers reserve the right to intervene in the distribution of athletes into groups in order to prevent highly qualified athletes from competing in beginner divisions.

Skill levels

*** Beginner level athletes — athletes with less than two years of experience in grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines. The following athletes are not allowed to compete in beginner divisions:

• athletes holding sports ranks such as Candidate Master of Sport (CMS) or Master of Sport (MS) in wrestling disciplines;
• holders of colored belts in jiu-jitsu;
• champions of previous BJJ and grappling tournaments, national-level championships in wrestling disciplines, MMA, pankration, combat sambo, and hand-to-hand combat (each case is considered individually; champions of brackets with fewer than three matches to achieve the title are not subject to disqualification. Disqualification applies to athletes who have taken first place twice in brackets where they had at least three matches).

***** Intermediate level athletes — athletes with 2 to 5 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: grey and yellow belts; adults: blue and purple belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.

***** Advanced level athletes — athletes with more than 4 years of experience in grappling, jiu-jitsu (children: orange and green belts; adults: brown and black belts), MMA, judo, sambo, freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and other wrestling disciplines.

If an athlete is found to be registered in a category that does not correspond to their level, the athlete will be disqualified from the competition.

Registration fee

Children and Youth Categories

Ages 4–17

• Standard registration: 25 May – 04 September, 23:59 — 50 USD
• Late registration: 05 September – 13 September, 23:59 — 80 USD

Adults and Masters Categories

Adults 18+ and Masters 30+

• Standard registration: 25 May – 04 September, 23:59 — 100 USD
• Late registration: 05 September – 13 September, 23:59 — 130 USD

After registration closes, the fee is non-refundable.

An athlete is considered registered only after payment of the registration fee.

After registration closes, athletes who failed to register may contact the tournament organizers  and receive a missed registration service (only before the weigh-in procedure). The fee will be $200.

Payment refund Refund is possible only before registration closes. 95% of the paid amount

will be returned.

PAYMENT METHODS

Participation can be paid via PayPal. To do this:

Go to payment. Click the black button labeled “Debit or Credit Card”. Enter your bank card details. Confirm the payment.

Payment is available for all major debit and credit cards; PayPal registration is not required.

COACHES

Coaches must register on the website https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32724

Coaches who have not registered on the website will not be allowed to attend the seminar, apply for coach accreditation, or receive a personal coach badge.

RULES SEMINAR AND COACH ACCREDITATION

In order to be allowed to second athletes, give instructions during matches, and accompany athletes to the arena, coaches must:

• register on the website www.smoothcomp.com;
• attend the rules seminar;
• complete coach accreditation;
• receive a personal coach badge.

The seminar and coach accreditation are free.

Coaches who are registered on the website but do not attend the seminar and complete accreditation will not receive a personal badge and will not be allowed into the coaching or competition areas.

Transfer of a personal coach badge to another person is strictly prohibited. If such a violation is detected, the badge will be revoked.

IMPORTANT

Without a valid personal coach badge, a coach is not allowed to stay in the coaching or competition areas, second athletes, give instructions to athletes, or accompany them to the arena.

Profile Photo Requirements

The face must occupy 70–80% of the image.

Team logos, group photos, and full-body photos are not allowed.

Athletes and coaches whose profile photos do not meet the requirements will not be allowed to participate in the competition.

WEIGH-IN

Weigh-in is conducted in shorts and a T-shirt.

During weigh-in, each athlete must have a passport or ID card with them.

Weigh-in is conducted strictly according to the official tournament schedule.

No weight tolerance is allowed.

If an athlete does not meet the declared weight category, they may be moved to the appropriate weight category upon request.

COMPETITION

Each participant must be present in the warm-up area according to the competition schedule. The schedule time may shift.

If an athlete does not appear on the mat within 2 minutes after being called, while their opponent is already on the mat, the absent athlete will be disqualified due to no-show.

Each athlete and coach is responsible for timely arrival to the competition area.

Each competition participant must follow the dress code according to AIGA rules.

Approved Uniform

Athletes are allowed to compete wearing the following uniform:

• shorts;
• rashguard / T-shirt;
• elastic lower garment covering the legs — tights.

Competing bare-chested is not allowed.

Uniform Requirements

Rashguard / T-shirt: men and women must wear a tight-fitting T-shirt or rashguard covering the torso and reaching the shorts.

Shorts: shorts must be at least mid-thigh length and no more than 10 cm above the knee. Pockets, buttons, plastic or metal zippers are not allowed.

Tights: the elastic lower garment covering the legs must extend below the knees.

Protective Equipment and Additional Requirements

Knee and ankle supports are allowed, provided they do not contain metal and/or plastic elements.

The use of shoes, headgear, hair clips, jewelry, groin guards, or any other protective equipment made of hard materials that may cause injury is prohibited.

Long hair must be tied with a soft hair band or braided.

Wearing a hijab is permitted.

Participants’ fingernails and toenails must be short.