PALMERSTON NORTH OPEN 2027

Sunday, June 27, 2027 Palmerston North, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$48 - $60

Description

NZBJJF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

All competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership to compete in all NZBJJF nation wide events. In order to compete the online registration process, competitors must authenticate using their NZBJJF membership https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership. If you have any further membership related queries or assistance, please e-mail: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

The NZBJJF will calculates competitor date of births against the the 31-12-2021 (or current year minus year of birth) to align with IBJJF rules. So, a competitor born on the 12-09-2013 will therefore compete in the 13 Year Old age group. Please check https://ibjjf.com/rules/

RULES IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)

Weight Selection

Weights in the drop down box are represented as net with the appropriate Gi or No Gi allowance included in brackets e.g. the 79kg (82.3kg) Gi weight category means a net weight under 79kg and a combined gross weight (including Gi) of under 82.3kg.

Checking Day

The day after entries close is when all competitors should check if their entry is correct and if they have other competitors in their division. On this they competitors can make changes to their entry or request refund by canceling their registration on the smoothcomp system. Notice that after this day, entries are non-refundable.

Refund Policy

If you would like to cancel your registration you have till the last day of registration to request a 90% refund. After the registration is closed, you can still request partial refund during checking day. After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT ONLY FOR (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION)

$$ REGISTER FOR BOTH GI AND NO-GI AND GET EVEN A BETTER DISCOUNT! $$

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

Avoid disappointment and frustration on the day

Parents and caregivers, any children that weigh in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.

There will be NO changing of divisions for children on the day and NO refunds will be given.

DATE:

28th of June 2026

START TIME AND SCHEDULE:

Weigh in and Checking in Starts at 8:30am

Event starts at 9:30am

Sunday - (ALL DAY) competition with GI & NO-GI all belts

Please see more details about schedule on our facebook and instagram page. @nzbjjf

LOCATION:

Massey Sport & Recreation Centre

MORE INFO:

Contact Details:

Email: manawatu@nzbjjf.co.nz

Spectator fee:

* Adults & Teens (13+): $8

* Children (7–12): $5

* Under 7: Free

Good luck to all competitors, we look forward to a great day of Jiu Jitsu!

Event Details

Schedule

Weigh-in/check-in starts 8:30am; event starts 9:30am; Sunday — all-day competition (no end time stated).

Weigh-In

Weigh-in and check-in starts at 8:30am. Weights shown as net with Gi/No-Gi allowance (e.g. 79kg (82.3kg) = net under 79kg, gross with Gi under 82.3kg). Children who weigh in over their registered division will be disqualified; no division changes or refunds on the day.

Spectator Fee

Adults & Teens (13+): $8; Children (7–12): $5; Under 7: Free.

Divisions

Boys Gi$48
Girls Gi$48
Boys No-Gi$48
Girls No-Gi$48
Juvenile Boys Gi$56
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi$56
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No-Gi$56
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi$56
16-17 years
Male Gi$60
18 years and above
Female Gi$60
18 years and above
Male No-Gi$60
18 years and above
Female No-Gi$60
18 years and above

Organizer

NZBJJF Manawatu Regional

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the event?

The event is on 28th of June 2026 at Massey Sport & Recreation Centre.

What time are weigh-ins, checking in, and the event start?

Weigh-in and checking in starts at 8:30am and the event starts at 9:30am; it is a Sunday all-day competition with GI and NO-GI for all belts.

Do I need a membership to compete?

Yes, all competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership and must authenticate their membership during the online registration process; for membership queries email membership@nzbjjf.co.nz.

What weight information should I use when registering?

Weights in the dropdown are net weights with the appropriate Gi or No-Gi allowance in brackets (for example, 79kg (82.3kg) Gi means net under 79kg and combined gross including Gi under 82.3kg).

What is the checking day and what can I do then?

The day after entries close is checking day, when competitors should confirm their entry, see other competitors in their division, make changes to their entry, or request a refund by canceling their registration on the Smoothcomp system; after this day entries are non-refundable.

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

You can cancel your registration up to the last day of registration to request a 90% refund; after registration closes you can request a partial refund during checking day, and after checking day the registration fee is non-refundable.

Are Gi and No-Gi divisions offered and is there a discount?

Yes, the competition includes both GI and NO-GI divisions for all belts, and there is a special early-bird discount for registering for both Gi and No-Gi.

What happens if a child weighs more than their registered division at weigh-in?

Any child who weighs in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately, there will be no changing of divisions for children on the day, and no refunds will be given.

How much are spectator tickets and who do I contact for more information?

Spectator fees are Adults & Teens (13+): $8; Children (7–12): $5; Under 7: Free, and for more information contact manawatu@nzbjjf.co.nz.