Description
Guillotine Grappling Presents
The 8th Annual Nova Scotia Challenge
📅 April 11, 2026
Guillotine Grappling is back on April 11th with the Nova Scotia Challenge.
This competition features Gi and No-Gi divisions for Kids, Youth, and Adults, including Adult Absolute divisions.
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📍 Event Details
Location: Truro Middle School
Doors Open: 8:30 AM
Event Starts: 9:45 AM
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Registration Fees
$55 – One division
$90 – Gi + No-Gi
Absolute Divisions:
$30 – One absolute
$40 – Both absolutes
⚠️ CAPACITY IS LIMITED
The event has a set capacity.
Registration may close early once the event is full. Register early to secure your spot.
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Experience Levels
Beginner: Under 1.5 years of BJJ or grappling
Intermediate: 1.5–5 years
Advanced: 5+ years
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🏆 Division Formats
Regular Divisions (Guaranteed 2 Matches):
2 competitors: Best 2 out of 3
3 competitors: Round Robin
4+ competitors: Double-elimination consolation bracket
After one loss, the highest placement possible is 3rd
Absolute Divisions:
Single elimination
⚠️ Divisions may be combined, amended, or created based on registration numbers.
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Age & Category Breakdown
Kids:
Ages 5-6, 7–9, and 10–12
Divided by experience and weight
Youth:
Female & Male: Ages 13–15 and 16–17
Divided by experience and weight
Adults:
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Age categories
Adults: 18–29, Masters: 30–39, and Legends: 40+
Adult Weight Classes:
Under 145, 146–160, 161–175, 176–195, 196–215, 216+
⏱ Match Length
Kids: 3 minutes
Youth: 4 minutes
Adults: 5 minutes
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⚖️ Weigh-Ins & Check-Ins
All weigh-ins take place the day of the event.
Kids: No weigh-in (Coach’s Honor)
Must still check in and sign waiver
Youth Weigh-Ins: 8:30–9:15 AM
Adult Weigh-Ins: Begin at 9:15 AM
✔️ 2 lb allowance
❌ Failure to weigh in before your first match results in disqualification without refund
❌ Missing registered weight = disqualification without refund
📝 Under 18: A parent or guardian must sign the waiver.
📩 Weight Change Deadline:
If by Thursday, April 9, 2026, you think you won’t make weight, message us on Facebook and we can move you up a division.
It’s better to compete up than not compete at all.
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📊 Brackets & Schedule
Brackets and a tentative schedule will be released 24 hours before the event
Schedules can also be viewed on Smoothcomp during the event
A courtesy call will be made before your match
⚠️ Failure to report when called will result in disqualification without refund. Please stay mat-side and be ready.
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Spectator Information
Spectator Entry:
We will be accepting donations for the local Food Bank:
Cash and Non-perishable food items
Thank you for supporting the community 🙏
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🧑⚖️ Work With Us
We are always looking for:
Experienced referees
Scorekeepers
Weigh-in & podium staff
We also offer free registration in exchange for help with event setup.
📧 Contact: guillotinegrappling@gmail.com
