TROFEO NORD ITALIA

DATE AND LOCATION

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2027

Venue:

Gymnasium of the Tommaso D’Oria Higher Education Institute

Via Prever 13, Ciriè, Turin, Piedmont, 10073, Italy

ENTRANCE FROM VIA TORINO

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

* PARENTAL CONSENT FORM FOR MINOR ATHLETES

* PRE-COMPETITION DECLARATION FOR FULL-CONTACT ATHLETES

* FEMALE ATHLETES’ PRE-COMPETITION FORM

COMPETITION DISCIPLINES AND RULES

* MMA

* TOP MMA FIGHTERS

* STRIKING FOR MMA (KICK LIGHT)

* WRESTLING FOR MMA (STANDING GRAPPLING)

Open competition in MMA, WRESTLING FOR MMA and STRIKING FOR MMA, open to all athletes, both Italian and international, including non-residents of Italy, over 4 years of age.

Participation in the TOP MMA FIGHTERS tournament is restricted to Italian citizens and foreign athletes legally residing in Italy.

All athletes must be amateurs, meaning they must never have competed in a professional bout in any combat sport.

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COMPETITION REGISTRATION

Registration deadline: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2027

Registrations must be completed through Smoothcomp.

Registration may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.

REGISTRATION FEES

Until DECEMBER 30, 2026:

* €25 (or €20 for athletes under 16 years of age).

* €10 discount for athletes registering in two disciplines.

* €20 discount for athletes registering in three disciplines.

From JANUARY 1, 2027:

* €35 (or €30 for athletes under 16 years of age).

* €10 discount for athletes registering in two disciplines.

* €20 discount for athletes registering in three disciplines.

All registration fees must be paid through Smoothcomp.

PARTICIPATION RESTRICTIONS

Athletes are not permitted to register in Light or Beginner divisions if they:

* Have previously competed in professional MMA bouts.

* Have participated in national Absolute Championships in MMA, Olympic Wrestling or Sambo.

* Hold a black belt in Judo.

* Hold a blue belt or higher in Grappling or MMA.

ACADEMY / TEAM REGISTRATION

Team managers must register their Academies/Teams on Smoothcomp and ensure that all their athletes have correctly selected their Academy/Team in their profiles.

Academy registration guide:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/192-add-academy-add-affiliation

Guide for coaches:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/collection/24-for-coaches

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REGISTRATION CHANGES

Until MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2027, athletes may independently change their registration details on Smoothcomp.

Instructions:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

The following changes are permitted:

* Moving to another weight category.

* Minor athletes may move to the next higher age division. Moving to a Senior LIGHT division is permitted only if the athlete is alone in their category and submits a request to trofeonorditaliaopen@gmail.com.

* Minor athletes are not permitted to move to Senior full-contact divisions.

* Master athletes may move to a younger Master age division or to the Adult division.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2027

Athletes who are alone in their category, or whose category includes only athletes from the same team, may request a category change as described above by emailing:

trofeonorditaliaopen@gmail.com

Athletes requesting a change, together with their coaches, must verify that the modification has been correctly processed on Smoothcomp.

Athletes who are alone in their category may choose not to move to another division and may attend the competition to receive a gold medal, provided they successfully complete the weigh-in.

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WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE

Weigh-in opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 1:30 PM.

Athletes may complete their weigh-in at any time during this period.

However, they must complete their weigh-in at least one hour before the scheduled start of their first match, as indicated on Smoothcomp.

ALL ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE THEIR WEIGH-IN BY 1:30 PM.

Please remember that match times displayed on Smoothcomp are estimates and may change frequently throughout the competition, as they are updated in real time according to the duration of previous matches.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT WEIGH-IN

Athletes must present:

* A VALID IDENTITY DOCUMENT. Athletes competing in the TOP MMA FIGHTERS tournament must present an Italian identity document.

* B5 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: Required only for athletes competing in full-contact disciplines involving strikes to the head. The certificate must confirm medical fitness for competitive sports.

* NEGATIVE PREGNANCY TEST: Required only for female athletes over 16 years of age competing in full-contact divisions. The test must have been performed no more than 14 days before the competition.

WEIGH-IN CLOTHING

Athletes must wear a rashguard or T-shirt and competition shorts during weigh-in.

Athletes competing in TOP MMA FIGHTERS must weigh in shirtless.

Minor athletes must be accompanied by an adult during weigh-in.

WEIGHT LIMITS

Athletes whose body weight exceeds the limit of their registered weight category will be disqualified.

NO WEIGHT TOLERANCE WILL BE ALLOWED.

Athletes who successfully complete weigh-in and subsequently find themselves alone in their category must immediately proceed to the podium area and request their gold medal from the podium manager.

After weigh-in closes, athletes who have not completed the weigh-in procedure will be removed from the brackets.

SMOOTHCOMP STATUS

After successfully completing weigh-in, athletes must verify that a green dot appears next to their name on Smoothcomp.

If a red dot appears, they must immediately return to the weigh-in area and request verification.

Athletes with a red dot are not permitted to compete.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Athletes may use protective equipment from any brand.

MATCH DURATION

TOP MMA FIGHTERS and MMA JUNIOR ABSOLUTE:

* 2 rounds of 3 minutes each.

* 1 extra round in the event of a draw.

ALL OTHER TOURNAMENTS:

* 1 round of 3 minutes.

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CASH PRIZES

The MMA, STRIKING FOR MMA (Kick Light) and WRESTLING FOR MMA competitions are open to all athletes, without mandatory federation membership, including Italian and international athletes, whether residents of Italy or not, over 4 years of age.

CASH PRIZES FOR TEAMS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS

In the MMA competition, the top three ranked teams will receive cash prizes.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: MINIMUM €700 – MAXIMUM €1,500

AT LEAST 150 REGISTRATIONS

Total prize pool: €700

* 1st Place Team: €400

* 2nd Place Team: €200

* 3rd Place Team: €100

AT LEAST 200 REGISTRATIONS

Total prize pool: €900

* 1st Place Team: €500

* 2nd Place Team: €300

* 3rd Place Team: €100

300 OR MORE REGISTRATIONS

Total prize pool: €1,500

* 1st Place Team: €700

* 2nd Place Team: €500

* 3rd Place Team: €300

IMPORTANT: The total number of registrations across all disciplines will be considered:

MMA + STRIKING FOR MMA + WRESTLING FOR MMA.

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BRACKET PUBLICATION

The competition brackets, including the estimated starting times of each athlete’s first match, will be published on Smoothcomp on:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2027.

Brackets cannot be modified at the competition venue.

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COMPETITION PROCEDURES

Estimated competition start time: 9:30 AM.

All disciplines will begin simultaneously.

Athletes and coaches are strongly encouraged to bring fully charged smartphones and/or tablets to the competition venue.

They will be responsible for independently checking Smoothcomp to monitor:

* Estimated match starting times.

* Assigned competition mats or cages.

* Any real-time schedule updates.

After completing weigh-in, athletes must continuously monitor Smoothcomp, as match times may change frequently depending on the duration of previous matches.

IMPORTANT: ATHLETES WILL NOT BE CALLED TO THEIR MATS OR CAGES THROUGH THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.

ARRIVAL AT THE COMPETITION AREA

Athletes must enter the competition area and report to their assigned mat or cage 10 minutes before the estimated starting time of their match, as indicated on Smoothcomp.

They must position themselves on the correct side of the table official and wait quietly.

Coaching, cheering or giving instructions to other athletes while they are competing is strictly prohibited inside the competition area.

Athletes competing in MMA or Striking must arrive wearing all required protective equipment.

COMPETITION CLOTHING

With the exception of TOP MMA FIGHTERS athletes, who compete shirtless, all athletes in all other disciplines must wear:

* A rashguard.

* Combat shorts.

MATCH CHECK-IN

At the end of the match immediately preceding their own, athletes must report to the table official, state their full name and request permission to enter the mat or cage.

MMA COLOR REQUIREMENTS

* The athlete positioned at the top of the bracket must wear a predominantly RED rashguard.

* The athlete positioned at the bottom of the bracket must wear a predominantly BLUE rashguard.

WRESTLING FOR MMA

The athlete positioned at the top of the bracket must wear a red ankle band on their right ankle.

The ankle band will be provided by the table official.

After the match, the athlete must return the ankle band to the table.

STRIKING FOR MMA

The athlete positioned at the top of the bracket must enter the competition area with red tape securing their gloves.

POSITIONING AT THE OFFICIAL’S TABLE

* The athlete positioned at the top of the bracket must stand on the table official’s left-hand side.

* The athlete positioned at the bottom of the bracket must stand on the table official’s right-hand side.

DISQUALIFICATION

Athletes will be disqualified if, at the end of the preceding match, they:

* Fail to report to the table official.

* Have not yet completed their weigh-in.

SCHEDULING CONFLICTS

If an athlete is scheduled to compete on different mats at the same time, they must ask the table official responsible for their next match to postpone that match.

If an athlete is scheduled to compete within 5 minutes of finishing their previous match, they may request a 5-minute recovery period from the table official.

ADDITIONAL RULES

After completing their match, athletes must immediately leave the competition area.

Athletes withdrawing from the competition for any reason must inform the table official responsible for their assigned mat.

The following are strictly prohibited:

* Consuming food or drinks inside the competition area.

* Entering the mat or cage while wearing shoes.

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AWARD CEREMONIES

Immediately after the final match of each weight category, the top three athletes must proceed to the podium area and request their medals from the podium manager.

Medals will be awarded to:

* 1st Place

* 2nd Place

* 3rd Place

Athletes will not be called to the podium.

Only athletes receiving medals are permitted to enter the podium area.

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ASC AFFILIATION

Participation in the competition is open to athletes affiliated with all recognized Sports Promotion Bodies and Federations that have the relevant agreements in place.

All athletes and accompanying persons must present:

* A valid identity document.

* A valid sports insurance membership card.

Insurance coverage is provided by each athlete’s respective Sports Promotion Body or Federation.

All sports clubs practicing MMA in Italy may apply for affiliation with ASC.

Further information:

https://mma-italia.it/come-tesserarsi/

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REFUND POLICY

The following refund policy applies to this competition.

Only athletes who meet one of the following conditions may request a withdrawal and registration credit:

1. ATHLETES WITHOUT OPPONENTS

Athletes who, on the Thursday preceding the competition, are alone in their weight category and do not wish to attend the event to receive their gold medal.

2. HOSPITALIZATION

Athletes who have been hospitalized and have not yet regained medical clearance to participate in the competition.

An official hospital medical certificate must be submitted.

REFUND REQUEST PROCEDURE

Eligible athletes may request withdrawal on the Thursday preceding the competition by sending an email to:

trofeonorditaliaopen@gmail.com

Instead of a monetary refund, eligible athletes will receive a credit voucher equivalent to their registration fee, minus a €2 administrative fee.

The voucher:

* Is valid for one year.

* May be used to register for a future MMA ITALIA competition organized by the same organizer.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPORTS CLUBS AND ATHLETES

By registering for the competition, athletes declare that they have provided the President of their sports club with a valid medical certificate confirming their fitness to participate in competitive sports.

Sports club Presidents and Technical Coaches are responsible for:

* Ensuring that their athletes are medically fit to participate in competitive sports.

* Verifying the validity of their athletes’ medical certificates.

* Keeping the relevant medical certificates on file.

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