KIDS JIU-JITSU LEAGUE | FEILDING

Sunday, November 7, 2027 Feilding, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$48 - $56

Description

WELCOME TO THE KIDS | YOUTH JIU-JITSU LEAGUE

Feilding Open – 3 Star Event | 4th Edition

📍 Manawatū, New Zealand

The NZBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi & No-Gi) – 4th Edition – proudly welcomes kids, teenagers, and juveniles of all belt levels to compete in a safe, fair, and exciting environment.

NZBJJF Membership Requirement

All competitors must hold a current NZBJJF membership to participate in any NZBJJF nationwide event.

Membership authentication is required during the online registration process.
Register here: NZBJJF Membership Portal
For membership assistance, contact: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

Age Calculation (IBJJF Standard)

Competitor ages are calculated based on their year of birth (current year – year of birth), aligned with IBJJF rules.➡️ Example: An athlete born on 12/09/2013 will compete in the 13-year-old division for the 2025 season.More details: IBJJF Rules

Competition Rules

All matches will follow IBJJF rules (Gi & No-Gi).
Competitors must be familiar with uniform and weigh-in requirements.

Weight Divisions

Weight categories are listed in Smoothcomp.
Each category shows net weight and the gross allowance with Gi or No-Gi uniform.Example: 79kg (82.3kg) Gi Division = net weight under 79kg, gross weight (with Gi) under 82.3kg.
Example: 79kg (82.3kg) Gi Division = net weight under 79kg, gross weight (with Gi) under 82.3kg.

Checking Day

The day after registration closes, athletes must check their entry to confirm division and opponents.
During this time, competitors may:
✅ Edit their entry
✅ Request a refund (via Smoothcomp)
After Checking Day, entries are final and non-refundable.

Refund Policy

Cancellations before registration closes: 90% refund.
During Checking Day: partial refund available.
After Checking Day: no refunds.

Discount till 11th Oct.

Early-Bird Discount: Reduced entry fee during the early-bird window.
Two-Division Discount: Register for both Gi and No-Gi to receive a special discount.

Important Notice for Parents & Caregivers

🚨 Please ensure your child is entered in the correct weight division.

Any child who does not make their registered weight will be disqualified.
No division changes will be allowed on the day.
No refunds for failed weigh-ins.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, 8th November 2026

⏰ Check-in & Weigh-ins: From 8:30am

⏰ Event Start: 9:30am (all day – Gi & No-Gi, all belts)

📍 Venue: Feilding Civic Centre, Manawatū

Additional Information

💰 SPECTATOR FEES:

Adults and Teens (13+): $8
Children (7–12): $5
Under 7: Free
🆓 Black Belts and Coaches with active NZBJJF or IBJJF membership enter free.

📣 STAY CONNECTED:

📲 @nzbjjf | @kidsjiujitsuleague

We welcome all academies, athletes, and families to come celebrate this milestone with us.

With passion, purpose, and the spirit of community let’s make history together around NZ!

Our Mission at NZBJJF To spread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to every corner of New Zealand building a strong, inclusive community through respect, discipline, and the true values of our martial art. Together, we aim to make BJJ the most practiced martial art in New Zealand.

Oss.

Event Details

Registration

Early-bird discount until 11 Oct (no registration close date stated). Checking Day occurs the day after registration closes.

Schedule

Check-in & weigh-ins from 8:30am. Event start 9:30am. Event runs all day (no end time stated).

Weigh-In

Check-in & weigh-ins from 8:30am. Weight categories listed in Smoothcomp; net weight and gross allowance (with Gi) shown (e.g. 79kg (82.3kg)). Competitors who do not make registered weight will be disqualified; no division changes or refunds for failed weigh-ins.

Spectator Fee

Adults & Teens (13+): $8; Children (7–12): $5; Under 7: free. Black belts and coaches with active NZ

Divisions

Boys Gi$48
Girls Gi$48
Juvenile Boys Gi$56
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi$56
16-17 years
Boys No-Gi$48
Girls No-Gi$48
Juvenile Boys No-Gi$56
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi$56
16-17 years

Organizer

NZBJJF Manawatu Regional

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Kids Jiu-Jitsu League — Feilding event held?

Sunday, 8th November 2026 at Feilding Civic Centre, Manawatū; check-in and weigh-ins from 8:30am and the event starts at 9:30am (all day — Gi & No-Gi, all belts).

Do competitors need NZBJJF membership to enter?

Yes — all competitors must hold a current NZBJJF membership and membership authentication is required during the online registration process; for membership assistance contact membership@nzbjjf.co.nz.

What are the check-in, Checking Day, and entry-edit rules?

The day after registration closes is Checking Day when athletes must check their entry to confirm division and opponents; during Checking Day competitors may edit their entry or request a refund via Smoothcomp, and after Checking Day entries are final and non-refundable.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations before registration closes receive a 90% refund, partial refunds are available during Checking Day, and there are no refunds after Checking Day.

What happens if a child does not make their registered weight or wants to change divisions on the day?

Any child who does not make their registered weight will be disqualified; no division changes will be allowed on the day and there are no refunds for failed weigh-ins.

What are the spectator fees and free-entry exceptions?

Adults and Teens (13+): $8; Children (7–12): $5; Under 7: Free; Black Belts and Coaches with active NZBJJF or IBJJF membership enter free.

Are Gi and No-Gi divisions offered and what rules apply?

The event includes both Gi and No-Gi divisions and all matches will follow IBJJF rules (Gi & No-Gi).

How are age and weight divisions determined?

Ages are calculated based on year of birth (current year minus year of birth) aligned with IBJJF rules — for example, an athlete born on 12/09/2013 will compete in the 13-year-old division for the 2025 season; weight categories are listed in Smoothcomp and each category shows net weight and the gross allowance with Gi or No-Gi uniform (e.g., 79kg (82.3kg) Gi Division = net weight under 79kg, gross weight with Gi under 82.3kg).

Are there entry discounts available?

Yes — there is a Discount till 11th Oct. which includes an Early-Bird Discount (reduced entry fee during the early-bird window) and a Two-Division Discount for registering for both Gi and No-Gi.