Stealth Grappling - Invercargill Regionals - BJJ Tournament in Invercargill 2027

Stealth Grappling - Invercargill Regionals

Sunday, September 19, 2027 Invercargill, New Zealand

At a Glance

Divisions
Gi No-Gi
Ruleset
Submission only
Entry
$29.99 - $59.99

Description

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to New Zealand's premier submission-only competition circuit! Come prove yourself as one of the best submission artists in the country.

Our round robin, submission-only format was designed with the competitor in mind, providing multiple matches and maximum value.

Check out our full format breakdown here

DETAILS

Event Date: Sunday 19th September
Location: Carlson Gracie Invercargill - 85 Doon Street, Invercargill 9810
Parking: Carpark on-site
Doors open: 8am
Weigh-in time: Open from 8am (see the 'Weigh-in' tab for more details)
Rules briefing: 8.45am
Matches start: 9am

SPECTATOR FEE

Adult - $15 (parents of children who are competing do not need to pay)
Child - $5
Family Pass - $30
Under 5s - Free  

Head coaches may enter for free (maximum 2 per gym). We keep a spreadsheet tracking this, please confirm you are on the list and send us an email at info@stealthgrappling.com PRIOR to the competition if you are not, so we can add you to the list. Check the list here

FREE REGISTRATION FOR SETUP HELPERS

We're always looking for people to help us with setup & packdown (2-3 hours physical labour) in exchange for free registration. If you're interested, please let us know ASAP (ideally as soon as the event is announced) so that we can mark you down and approve your entry!

TWO DIVISION DISCOUNT

Register for gi or no-gi, and get 50% off the other!

MEDALS

Athletes who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their divisions will receive high quality gold, silver and bronze medals.

Prizegiving will be held as soon as the division ends - if you place 1st, 2nd or 3rd, please go straight to the podium to receive your medal. Gi divisions will be run first, then no-gi.

If you're competing in both divisions and you medal in your gi division, please go straight to the podium to receive your medal, before changing into your no-gi gear. 

NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE?

If you wish to edit your registration, you can do this yourself any time up until registrations close.

Just go to your Smoothcomp account and click 'Edit' on the registration.

NEED TO CANCEL?

If you wish to withdraw before registrations close, you can do this yourself for a full refund. Just go to your Smoothcomp account and click 'Cancel' on the registration.

If you need to pull out after registrations close, please email us at info@stealthgrappling.com so that we can do it manually.

Saturday 12pm is the absolute latest we will consider offering a refund for a late withdrawal - we do not have time to be doing this the night before the competition.

WHAT IF I'M ALONE IN A DIVISION?

If you're still alone when registrations close, we'll attempt to find a suitable division by merging you up to another division that has athletes in it.

For a full breakdown on our Merge Policy, please view the 'Format' tab at the top of the page, which contains the link to our full format/ruleset on our main website.

If we're unable to find you a division, we'll process a refund for you after the tournament.

STAY IN THE LOOP

We send out emails on the Wednesday and Thursday prior to the competition containing important information regarding the groupings and brackets, and provide the opportunity to request/question any changes made to your division. 

If you haven't received them, please check your spam folder and whitelist us as a sender. Please note the emails will be sent to whichever email address is associated with your Smoothcomp account.

Other than that, keep an eye on our socials for updates!

HAVE A QUESTION NOT ANSWERED HERE?

The 'Format' tab at the top of the page contains a link to a full breakdown on our format/ruleset, which answers any question you could possibly have.

If your query is still unanswered after checking that page, please email us at info@stealthgrappling.com, and we'll be happy to help!

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Event Details

Format
Round robin
Schedule
Doors open 08:00; Rules briefing 08:45; Matches start 09:00
Weigh-In
Weigh-in open from 08:00
Spectator Fee
Adult $15; Child $5; Family Pass $30; Under 5s free; parents of competing children free; head coache

Rules

This event runs under submission-only rules.

No points, no advantages and no riding mount for the last two minutes. You get the tap or you find out what this event does when the clock runs out.

How sub-only rules work

Divisions

  • Boys & Girls - Gi$59.99
    6 to 11 years old
  • Boys - Gi$59.99
    12 - 17 years old
  • Girls - Gi$59.99
    12 - 17 years old
  • Men - Gi$59.99
  • Women - Gi$59.99
  • Boys & Girls - No-Gi$59.99
    6 to 11 years old
  • Boys - No-Gi$59.99
    12 to 17 years old
  • Girls - No-Gi$59.99
    6 to 17 years old
  • Men - No-Gi$59.99
  • Women - No-Gi$59.99
  • Absolute - Men - No-Gi$29.99
    Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Divisions

Organizer

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Stealth Grappling - Invercargill Regionals?
Sunday 19th September at Carlson Gracie Invercargill, 85 Doon Street, Invercargill 9810.
What are the venue opening, weigh-in, rules briefing, and match start times?
Doors open at 8am, weigh-in is open from 8am, rules briefing is at 8.45am, and matches start at 9am.
How much are spectator tickets and are there exceptions?
Adult $15 (parents of children who are competing do not need to pay), Child $5, Family Pass $30, and Under 5s are free.
Are head coaches admitted free?
Head coaches may enter for free (maximum two per gym); confirm you are on the spreadsheet and email info@stealthgrappling.com PRIOR to the competition if you are not on the list.
How do I edit or cancel my registration before registrations close?
You can edit your registration anytime up until registrations close by going to your Smoothcomp account and clicking 'Edit'; you can withdraw before registrations close for a full refund by clicking 'Cancel' on your Smoothcomp registration.
What if I need to withdraw after registrations close?
Email info@stealthgrappling.com so the organisers can process the withdrawal manually; Saturday 12pm is the absolute latest they will consider offering a refund for a late withdrawal.
Is there a discount for entering both gi and no-gi divisions?
Yes — register for gi or no-gi and get 50% off the other division.
How are medals and prizegiving handled?
Athletes placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive medals and prizegiving is held as soon as the division ends; gi divisions are run first, then no-gi, and if you medal in gi while competing in both you should go straight to the podium before changing into no-gi gear.
What happens if I'm the only competitor in my division?
If you're still alone when registrations close, organisers will attempt to merge you up into a suitable division with other athletes; if they cannot find a division, they will process a refund for you after the tournament.
How will I receive groupings and bracket information and who do I contact with questions?
Emails containing groupings and brackets are sent on the Wednesday and Thursday prior to the competition to the email on your Smoothcomp account (check spam and whitelist if you haven't received them), and further queries can be emailed to info@stealthgrappling.com.

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