STGT Stuttgart Grappling Trials #1

Event Description

The STGT Stuttgart Grappling Trials bring together motivated grapplers from Stuttgart and surrounding regions for an exciting day of No-Gi competition.

Our goal is to offer athletes a well-organized tournament with fair matchups, clear communication, an energetic atmosphere, and the opportunity to compete in front of teammates, coaches, friends, and spectators.

Whether this is one of your first competitions or you already have tournament experience, every athlete is expected to compete with determination, respect, and good sportsmanship.

Date and Venue

Date: 22 August Venue: Stallion Gym, Stuttgart

The official venue address and any additional arrival information will be available on the event page and through our social media channels.

Weigh-In

The official weigh-in will take place at:

10:00 AM at Stallion Gym

Athletes must successfully make weight for the division in which they are registered.

The registered weight limit may not be exceeded. Competitors are responsible for checking their registration information and ensuring that they are entered in the correct division before registration closes.

Athletes who do not make weight may be moved to another available division where possible. However, a suitable replacement division cannot be guaranteed.

Please arrive on time and bring a valid identification document.

Athlete Check-In

The official athlete check-in begins at:

2:30 PM at Stallion Gym

All competitors must check in before the start of the tournament.

Athletes should be fully prepared to compete after check-in. Please bring all required competition clothing and personal equipment with you.

Failure to appear on time may result in removal from the bracket or disqualification from the event.

Divisions

The tournament currently includes the following weight divisions:

• Up to 65 kg
• Up to 70 kg
• Up to 80 kg

The weight shown for each division is the maximum permitted weight and not the minimum required weight.

For example, an athlete weighing 68 kg may compete in the up to 70 kg division.

Divisions may be combined, adjusted, or cancelled if there are not enough registered competitors. Athletes affected by such changes will be informed by the organizer.

Competition Format

The exact competition format will depend on the number of registered athletes in each division.

Depending on the final number of participants, divisions may be organized as:

• Elimination brackets
• Round-robin groups
• A combination of group stages and elimination matches

The organizer may adjust the bracket format to provide athletes with a fair and competitive experience.

Final brackets will be published on Smoothcomp before the tournament.

Competitors are responsible for checking their bracket, estimated match times, and any updates published by the organizer.

Match Schedule

The tournament schedule and estimated match times will be published after registration has closed and the final brackets have been created.

All match times shown on Smoothcomp are estimates and may change during the event.

Athletes must remain close to the competition area and follow all announcements. A competitor who does not appear after being called may lose the match by walkover.

We recommend that all athletes arrive early and remain at the venue until their division has been completed.

Rules

All matches will be conducted according to the official rules selected for the STGT Stuttgart Grappling Trials.

Competitors are responsible for reading and understanding the rules before entering the competition.

The referee’s decision during a match must be respected. Unsportsmanlike conduct, intentional fouls, aggressive behavior toward officials, or disrespect toward opponents may lead to immediate disqualification.

The safety of all athletes is our highest priority.

Competitors are expected to release submissions immediately after their opponent taps or after the referee stops the match.

Competition Clothing

This is a No-Gi grappling event.

Competitors should wear:

• A rashguard or tight-fitting athletic shirt
• Grappling shorts, compression shorts, or spats
• Clothing without pockets, zippers, metal parts, or hard plastic components

Loose clothing and equipment that could endanger either competitor are not permitted.

Shoes are not allowed on the competition mats.

Athletes must maintain appropriate personal hygiene. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed, and competition clothing must be clean.

Health and Safety

Every athlete participates at their own risk and is responsible for ensuring that they are physically fit to compete.

Athletes must not compete if they have:

• An infectious skin condition
• An open or bleeding wound
• Symptoms of illness
• An injury that could place themselves or their opponent at unnecessary risk

The organizer and referees may prevent an athlete from competing if there are reasonable health or safety concerns.

Sportsmanship

All competitors, coaches, and spectators are expected to behave respectfully.

We want the STGT Stuttgart Grappling Trials to represent competitive intensity while maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere.

Respect must be shown toward:

• Opponents
• Referees
• Coaches
• Event staff
• Spectators
• The venue and its facilities

Discrimination, threats, insults, physical aggression outside of competition, or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Brackets and Event Updates

Final brackets, match schedules, and important updates will be published through Smoothcomp.

Athletes should regularly check the event page before the competition.

Additional announcements will also be shared on Instagram:

@stgtgrappling

Please make sure that the email address connected to your Smoothcomp account is correct so that you can receive important event information.

Awards

The top competitors in each completed division will receive official STGT awards.

Awards will be presented for:

• STGT Champion + 100€ PRIZE MONEY*
• STGT Vice Champion
• STGT Contender

Athletes must be present at the award ceremony to receive their award and take part in the official podium presentation.

*Prize money will only be awarded if a minimum of 8 athletes are registered and eligible to compete in the respective division.

If fewer than 8 athletes are registered and eligible to compete, the division will still be held as scheduled, and the top three athletes will receive medals, but no prize money will be awarded.

Important Information

By registering for the tournament, every participant confirms that they:

• Have entered the correct personal and competition information
• Understand the risks associated with grappling competition
• Agree to follow the event rules
• Accept the decisions of the referees and organizers
• Allow event photography and video recordings to be used for event-related media and promotion

The organizer reserves the right to make reasonable changes to divisions, brackets, schedules, and event procedures when necessary.

We look forward to welcoming you to the STGT Stuttgart Grappling Trials. Compete hard, represent your team, and earn your place on the podium.