Nova Grappling - Youth Open 12
Croydon, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Description
Welcome to NOVA Grappling - Youth Open: Grappling Events You'll love!
The competition will start at 10.00 am on Sunday 18th October 2026 and will go on until approximately 6.00 pm or until all matches have been completed. All registrations will be processed online via Smoothcomp, so refer to registration instructions. Please register your child before the deadline which will be the 14th of October 2026.
Please note there is limited parking on site, so feel free to use surrounding streets when full.
Competition Rules
For children who fall into the PEE WEE 1&2 category (4 to 7 years old), there will be the option of entering an additional Novice NO SUBMISSIONS division. Matches can only be won via position and points or referee decision. If a child reaches a submission or illegal position they will not be disqualified but the match will be reset in a position the referee deems appropriate and both children will be allowed to finish the match.
For all other divisions, submissions that are LEGAL under IBJJF rules for their age group will be permitted. The match can be won via submission, points or referee decision. The safety of the competitor will always be the referee's main priority, if the referee feels that the submission is close they will end the match to ensure there is no injury to either child and declare the child applying the submission the winner.
Weigh-ins are done with or without the Gi; competitors can weigh-in at any time from 9am.
Children may be moved up or down a category in weight or may be moved into a different belt category in order to make sure every bracket is well represented. We will always prioritise having kids in their correct category, but we also want to make sure everybody who enters gets the opportunity to compete against an opponent who has a similar level of experience and is close in weight.
We want to make sure all competitors that come to our competition get a fair opportunity to compete and most importantly enjoy their experience.
The Respect Rule
This event has a zero tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators and competitors.
All in attendance must show some restraint when their students or team mates are competing.
There will be competitors and spectators of all ages at this event and we are here to set an example. Any swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence (towards person or property) or berating the officials (regardless of any decisions they make) will not be tolerated.
If this happens, the referee/organiser has the right to disqualify that competitor, or to ask the coach to leave the area. If those concerned do not comply with the referee/organisers request the competitor will be disqualified from the event.
Refund Policy
No Refunds. We will offer credits to use against future events instead:
Divisions
- Boys Gi£35
- Boys No Gi£35
- Boys Gi (No Submissions)£35
- Boys No Gi (No Submissions)£35
- Girls Gi£35
- Girls No Gi£35
- Girls Gi (No Submissions)£35
- Girls No Gi (No Submissions)£35
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nova Grappling - Youth Open 12 take place?
The competition starts at 10.00 am on Sunday 18th October 2026 and will run until approximately 6.00 pm or until all matches have been completed.
What is the registration deadline?
Children must be registered before the deadline of 14th of October 2026. All registrations are processed online via Smoothcomp.
When are weigh-ins?
Weigh-ins are done with or without the Gi, and competitors can weigh in at any time from 9am.
Is there a No Submissions division for younger children?
Children in the PEE WEE 1&2 category, ages 4 to 7 years old, have the option of entering an additional Novice NO SUBMISSIONS division. Matches in that division can only be won by position and points or referee decision.
What happens if a submission or illegal position occurs in the Novice NO SUBMISSIONS division?
The child will not be disqualified. The match will be reset in a position the referee deems appropriate, and both children will be allowed to finish the match.
Are submissions allowed in other divisions?
For all other divisions, submissions that are LEGAL under IBJJF rules for the child’s age group are permitted. Matches can be won by submission, points, or referee decision.
Can children be moved to a different division?
Children may be moved up or down a weight category or into a different belt category to help ensure brackets are well represented and competitors are matched with someone of similar experience and close weight.
What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds. Credits may be offered to use against future events instead.
Is parking available at the event?
There is limited parking on site, and surrounding streets may be used when it is full.
What behavior is expected at the event?
The event has a zero tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour by coaches, parents/guardians, spectators, and competitors. Swearing, inappropriate gestures, violence, or berating officials may result in removal or competitor disqualification.
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