Lion Cub Jiu Jitsu Competition 7
Nijmegen Lent, Netherlands
Description
INFORMATION
Welcome to the 7th edition of the Lion Cub Jiu Jitsu Competition, a kids only tournament, to boost the level of kids BJJ competitors.
SATURDAY. AT WHAT TIME .... ?
Doors open at 09.00
Weigh in from 09.30 - 13.00
First matches begin at 10.00
End of the event at 18.00
SATURDAY. DIVISIONS
Ages: 4-15 years.
Belts: White, Grey, Yellow, Orange and Green
Weight classes: -34 kg, -38 kg, -42 kg, -46 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70kg, -75 kg & +75 kg
Boys and girls will compete separate, unless there aren't enough opponents than brackets can be merged together.
MATCH DURATION
4-5 years: 2 minutes
6-9 years: 3 minutes
10-12 years: 3 minutes
13-15 years: 4 minutes
RULES
This event will be contested under IBJJF standards. You can find the rules on www.ibjjf.com/rules
Please remember this is a kids tournament, keep it positive! No cussing, screaming or getting angry. Listen to the staff and wait behind the fences.
UNIFORM
All participants have to follow IBJJF Uniform rules: IBJJF Uniform Requirements
Use of any foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups (genital protectors), or any other protector fashioned of hard material that may cause harm to an opponent or the athlete him/herself is forbidden. Also forbidden is the use of eyes protectors, even if they are made for sports practices.
WEIGH-IN
Weigh-in from 9.30 - 13.00 in full gear (no stripping down to make weight).
ZERO TOLERANCE: If you didn't make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over.
EVERY COMPETITOR has to check in at the weigh-in to verify your presence.
Please note that you can switch division untill Sunday Nov 1st 23.59.
How to change weightclass or cancel
REFUND
After registration it will not be able to get your registration fee back, everything will be used to organize the best tournament possible.
COACHES
The competitors are allowed to have 1 coach with them at the competition area. There will be a chair on each side of the scoreboard table, one for each coach. Coaches will have to show their coach wristband to gain acces to the competition area.
- 1 coaches per team for 1-2 competitors
- 3 coaches per team for 3-4 competitors
- 5 coaches per team for 5-6 competitors
- 7 coaches per team for 6+ competitors
HELP WANTED
Do you want to help? Please send us an email, we can always use help!
VISITORS
Visitors are welcome, €5,- entrance fee CASH ONLY!
Divisions
- Girls GI€35
- Girls NO-GI€35
- Boys GI€35
- Boys NO-GI€35
Organizer
Lion Cub Jiu Jitsu Competition
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do doors open and matches start on Saturday?
Doors open at 09.00. First matches begin at 10.00, and the event ends at 18.00.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-in is from 9.30 - 13.00 in full gear, with no stripping down to make weight. Every competitor has to check in at the weigh-in to verify presence.
What happens if a competitor does not make weight?
There is zero tolerance: if you didn't make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over.
Who can compete in the divisions?
The tournament is for ages 4-15 years. Belt divisions are White, Grey, Yellow, Orange and Green, with weight classes from -34 kg through +75 kg.
Are boys and girls in separate brackets?
Boys and girls will compete separate, unless there aren't enough opponents; then brackets can be merged together.
How long are matches?
Match duration is 2 minutes for ages 4-5, 3 minutes for ages 6-9, 3 minutes for ages 10-12, and 4 minutes for ages 13-15.
What uniform and equipment rules apply?
All participants have to follow IBJJF Uniform rules. Foot gear, headgear, hair pins, jewelry, cups, hard protective equipment, and eye protectors are forbidden.
Can competitors change divisions?
You can switch division untill Sunday Nov 1st 23.59.
Are registration fees refundable?
No. After registration it will not be able to get your registration fee back.
Is there an entrance fee for visitors?
Yes. Visitors are welcome, and the entrance fee is €5,- CASH ONLY!
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