Please Read Before RegisteringTerms & Conditions of Entry

By registering for this event you agree to the terms and conditions below and confirm that you have read the event guidelines available on all relevant tabs on this Smoothcomp listing.

Event: Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships — Solid Ground 12 (SG11)

Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Format: Gi & No Gi · Round Robin · Youth

Location: Shankill Leisure Centre, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13

Approximate Schedule

9:00am Doors Open

9:00 – 9:45am Weigh-Ins

9:00am Spectator Entry

9:30am - 10:00am Bouts Begin

~2:30pmExpected Finish

This schedule is approximate and subject to change on the day. Competitors should be weighed in and present in the venue at least 30 minutes before their division start time, as the schedule may run ahead or behind.

Registration Deadlines

This event is pre-registration only. No late registrations or on-the-day sign-ups will be accepted.

• Registration Closes: TBC — check this listing for updates.
• Registration may close earlier if the maximum of 200 competitors is reached before the deadline.
• Once registration closes, no new entries will be accepted under any circumstances.

Amending Your Registration

Division changes must be made through Smoothcomp or email before the amendment deadline. Changes cannot be made after the deadline has passed.

• Amendment Deadline: TBC — check this listing for updates.
• To amend your registration, log into Smoothcomp and update your division details directly.
• Any issues email us. 

Weigh-Ins

• All weigh-ins take place on the day of the event.
• Competitors must weigh in with their Gi and belt on.
• Competitors must weigh in for both Gi Division and No Gi Divisions separately.
• A weight allowance of 0.2 kg applies. Athletes over this limit will be disqualified.
• Athletes will not be moved to a different division if weight is missed — a DQ will be issued with no exceptions.
• Only attempt weigh-in when your name appears on the screen beside the warm-up area.
• Weigh-in closes 30 minutes before your division start time. Do not leave it until the last moment.

Weight DQ Policy:

Competitors who fail to make weight will be disqualified and removed from the bracket with no refund or credit. Please weigh your child at home in their Gi and belt before travelling to the venue.

Spectators

• Spectator entry is free. There are no charges at the door for parents, guardians, or supporters.
• Children accompanying spectators are welcome and do not require a ticket.
• Spectators are asked to enter through the main reception and find seating in the designated spectator area.
• A café and photo stand are available throughout the day.
• Free car parking is available on site — no booking required.

Conduct Policy:

All spectators, parents, and supporters must maintain respectful behaviour and appropriate language at all times. Aggressive instructions such as "break it" or "kill them", foul language, or verbal abuse toward any person will not be tolerated. This is a children's competition — support for both competitors is expected. Anyone breaching this policy will be asked to leave the venue immediately.

Coaches

• Coaches may enter the venue from when doors open.
• A limited number of complimentary coach passes are available, allocated based on the number of registered athletes per team.
• Passes are distributed at the reception desk on a first-come, first-served basis on the day.
• Coaches without a pass are welcome to attend as spectators at no charge and must coach from the spectator area.
• There is one coach chair per side of each mat, reserved for the coach of the athlete currently competing or about to compete.
• Only the athlete and their one designated coach are permitted inside the mat area during a match.
• No mat-side coaching is permitted from outside the designated coach chair. Coaching from the crowd will be monitored.

Coaches Corner:

- All coaching will take place behind the barriers. 

- Very young  kids (3-6) will be permitted an adult support if they need it in the bull pen up to the mats but they are not permitted to coach at mat side. 

Athletes

• Registration fees include all applicable administrative charges. No further fees are payable on the day.
• All competitors are guaranteed a minimum of two bouts in the round-robin format, subject to injuries and unforeseen circumstances.
• Competitors must be present and checked in at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled match.
• No-shows will not be accommodated. Any competitor who is not checked in when their match is called will be disqualified with no refund.
• Courtesy announcements may be made by microphone to notify athletes when to proceed to the bullpen, but it is the competitor's responsibility to track their own schedule.

Divisions & Matchmaking

At registration, parents select an experience level, age band, and weight range. All three are used to build fair, age-appropriate divisions. We cannot guarantee competitive match ups even when match ups look perfect on paper, things can play out completely different, this is competitive sport and someone has to lose. 

• Beginner: 0–2 competitions. White & Grey belts only.
• Intermediate: 3–5 competitions. White to Green/Blue belt.
• Advanced: 6+ competitions. White to Green/Blue belt.

Final match-ups are confirmed closer to the event to account for registrations and withdrawals. Where appropriate, divisions are run as round-robin pools to maximise mat time for every competitor.

Division Mergers: 

Divisions may be merged where insufficient numbers exist to form a standalone bracket. The following merge criteria apply:

• Weight: Athletes may be merged up one weight class only. Moving down is not permitted unless the athlete meets that weight.
• Age: Athletes may be merged up one age group. Moving down in age is not permitted.
• Experience: Athletes may be merged up one experience level. Moving down is not permitted.
• If a competitor is left without a match after all merges have been applied, a full refund will be issued.

Competition Rules

• All Solid Ground events follow the IBJJF Rulebook with the youth safety adaptations below.
• Jumping guard is banned from all divisions — this is the only exception to the standard IBJJF ruleset.
• Full rulebook: ibjjf.com/books-videos
• All referees hold a purple belt or above.
• Medics are on site throughout the event.
• Referees will tap for a child once a submission is properly applied — they will not wait for the child to tap.
• Illegal techniques in Kids & Juvenile divisions result in a match reset to the last safe position. Adults face stricter enforcement including potential DQ.
• Referees will always favour resetting to a safe position over ending a match by DQ wherever possible.
• Referee decisions are final and cannot be overturned.
• Abuse toward referees or officials will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the venue.

Brackets & Schedule

• Brackets and timings will be released a few days prior to the event — check this listing and our website for updates.
• A live schedule will be displayed on screen at the venue on the day.
• Competitors can monitor their match timing via the Smoothcomp mobile app or website.
• Please be at the bullpen 20–30 minutes before your match is scheduled to begin.
• You should be weighed in and present in the venue at least 30 minutes before your division start time, as the schedule may run ahead.

Refund & Credit Policy

Please read carefully before registering. Solid Ground operates a clearly defined refund policy. Registering for this event confirms your acceptance of these terms.

• Full Refund: Available if you withdraw via Smoothcomp more than 14 days before the event date.
• Event Credit (100%): Available if you withdraw via Smoothcomp between 8 and 27 days before the event date. Credit is valid for 12 months from date of issue.
• No Refund or Credit: Withdrawals made within 7 days of the event, or after brackets are released, are not eligible for any refund or credit.
• Competitors who fail to make weight and are disqualified on the day are not entitled to a refund or credit.
• Competitors who are disqualified during the event for any reason are not entitled to a refund or credit.
• Registration transfers to another individual are not permitted under any circumstances.
• Coupon/credit codes are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and are single-use only.

To withdraw from the event email us via the contact button on smooth comp.

Medals & Podium

• Once your division is fully complete, all medallists should gather and proceed to the podium area for medal presentation and photos.
• All medallists from the division must be present to receive their medals.
• Solid Ground does not currently award team trophies at each event, only at the end of the year. 
• Only 3 places are awarded on the podium to 3 people - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (No double bronze)

Release of Liability

Important — read before registering on behalf of your child.

By submitting a registration for this event, the parent or guardian agrees to the following:

• You acknowledge and accept the physical risks associated with participating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, including the risk of injury.
• You waive any claims against Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships, Shankill Leisure Centre, event staff, volunteers, sponsors, and other participating athletes, except where required by law.
• You confirm that the registered competitor is in good physical health and has no medical condition that would prevent them from safely competing. If a medical condition exists, you accept responsibility for informing the relevant officials and medics on the day.
• In the event of a medical emergency, you authorise any licensed medical personnel present to perform necessary treatment.
• You consent to the competitor being filmed, photographed, and recorded during the event for promotional or social media purposes by Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships, without compensation.
• For competitors under 18, the parent or legal guardian grants permission for participation by completing registration.

Violations of event policies may result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of registration fees, and exclusion from future Solid Ground events.

Photography & Video Consent

By registering a competitor, the parent or guardian grants permission for Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships and its authorised media partners to capture photographs and video footage during the event.

This media may be used for:

• event promotion
• social media content
• website and marketing materials
• highlight videos
• future event promotion

Photos and video may appear on:

• the Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships website
• social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
• promotional materials and advertising

All event media remains the property of the event organisers or authorised photographers.

Professional photographers may sell event images separately.

No financial compensation will be provided for the use of media.

Child Media Protection & Removal Requests

At Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships, the safety and wellbeing of young athletes is our priority.

While photography and video are used to celebrate the achievements of competitors and promote the sport, we fully respect that some families may prefer that images of their child are not publicly shared.

If a parent or legal guardian requests the removal of a photograph or video that includes their child, Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships will fully respect and comply with that request and will remove the content from platforms under our control as soon as reasonably possible.

Removal requests may apply to content published on:

• The Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships website
• Official social media channels (including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube)
• Event promotional materials controlled by the organisers

Parents or guardians may submit a request at any time by contacting the event organisers.

While we will make every reasonable effort to remove content from platforms under our control, we cannot guarantee removal from third-party media, spectators, or independent photographers who may share content outside of our control.

We appreciate the cooperation of parents, coaches, and spectators in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all young athletes.

Code of Conduct

Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships operates a zero-tolerance policy for disrespect, verbal abuse, or physical threats directed at any person during the event — including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators, and staff.

• Any athlete, coach, or attendee who engages in such behaviour will be removed from the venue immediately.
• Solid Ground reserves the right to ban individuals or teams from future events where conduct is deemed unacceptable.
• Solid Ground reserves the right to notify relevant authorities if deemed necessary.
• Language toward referees must remain respectful at all times. Referee decisions are final.

By registering for and participating in any Solid Ground event, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to all terms and conditions stated here.

GDPR & Data Use

Competitor information collected during registration is used solely for:

• event administration
• division creation
• results reporting
• communication relating to the competition

This information will not be sold or shared with third parties except where necessary to run the event (such as the registration platform).

Competition results, names, team names, and division placements may be published publicly as part of normal sporting reporting.

Contact

For event-specific queries, please contact us directly before reaching out to Smoothcomp support.

Email: info@solidgroundjiujitsuchampionships.co.uk

Website: solidgroundjiujitsuchampionships.co.uk

We aim to respond to all queries within 48 hours. For rules and general event information, please check the relevant tabs on this listing and our website before contacting us.

Solid Ground Jiu Jitsu Championships · Belfast, Northern Ireland