Registrations are ONLINE only. Register before it’s too late (June 30, 2008 deadline).

Regular (sign-ups before June 23, 2008): CAD $50.00
Late (sign-ups after June 23, 2008): CAD $60.00

*T-Shirt Included

*After registration, no changes will be made and no refunds will be given (unless no one is in your division)

Event Schedule
10:00AM: No Gi Division
12:00PM: Gi Division

NOTE: Competitors register their weights when signing up for the tournament. You may have your weight verified at the tournament on a case by case basis.

Tournament Setup
Single Elimination Format
No Open Weight Divisions

There are no points given in this tournament. You will be awarded advantage points for technical submission attempts. If you are dominating and putting your opponent in a defensive position you will be awarded the victory.

Mens Weight Divisions
Super Feather (Up to 141 lbs)
Feather (up to 154 lbs)
Light (up to 167 lbs)
Middle (up to 181 lbs)
Medium Heavy (up to 194 lbs)
Heavy (up to 207 lbs)
Super Heavy (up to 221 lbs)
Super Super Heavy (over 221 lbs)

Women’s Weight Divisions
Light (up to 131lbs)
Middle (up to 152lbs)
Heavy (over 152lbs)

THESE RULES APPLY FOR ALL DIVISIONS DURING THE SUBMISSION SERIES TOURNAMENT

Submission
The definition of submission is defined, for this event, as any technique where an opponent is placed on the defensive against a legal finishing technique resulting in a visible tap. If a match ends without a submission, the winner will be determined by advantage ( number of submission attempts). For example, if two competitors are working a leg lock simultaneously, and one lets his hold go to defend against his opponents and escapes, advantage is given to the competitor still holding the leg lock. Each clear submission attempt receives an advantage, there is no advantage for position, reversals or escapes.

Submitting

IF YOU CANNOT ESCAPE FROM A TECHNIQUE OR YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DISCOMFORT, SUBMIT BY VISIBLY TAPPING THE GROUND OR OPPONENT, USING YOUR HAND OR FOOT, OR BY VERBALLY SHOUTING ‘TAP’

If the referee instructs both competitors to stop, both athletes must immediately let go of the submission and disengage. If an athlete fails to immediately let go of the submission and disengage, they may be disqualified at the referee’s discretion. Sportsmanship and Competitive Spirit is encouraged, so if you feel that your submission is in any way going to harm your opponent, carefully monitor their reaction.

Legal Techniques

Chokes
Any choke that renders the opponent into submission. Chokes can be applied with either the arms, legs or with clothing(Gi Only). Competitors cannot apply chokes by directly squeezing opponent’s throat with hand or pushing against throat with hand or forearm to cause loss of breath.

Joint Locks
Any technique where pressure is applied against a joint forcing an opponent to submit with the exception of those noted in the illegal techniques section. No knee twisting submissions are allowed in ANY Divisions.

Illegal Techniques

• No striking at your opponent with any part of the body
• No biting, fish hooking, hair pulling, eye gouging, or directly covering your opponent’s mouth with your hand
• No neck twisting or neck cranking submissions
• No small joint manipulations (bending or attempting to break fingers or toes), wrist attacks are not acceptable
• No submissions that produce a twisting force on the knee joint (e.g. heel hooks) allowed in ANY Divisions
• No slamming (i.e. throwing to the ground as a means to pass the guard) or suplex (i.e. picking opponent up and throwing them head first to the mat)
• No Grabbing or pulling on your opponents shorts/shirts (no gi only)

Competitors found to be with intent to strike or cause harm to their opponent with strikes or any other illegal techniques may be disqualified and asked to leave the venue at the referee’s discretion. If illegal techniques are observed or suspected, referees have the right to provide warnings and/or subtract points at their sole discretion.

Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated at this tournament. This includes coaches, athletes, and spectators.

Division Specific Rules

• Only White, Blue or Black Gi’s permitted. Jacket and Pants must be the same color.
• No plastic groin protectors, knee braces or head gear allowed.
• Mouthpiece is optional

Gi Levels of Competition

Men
white belts – 5 minutes
blue belts - 6 minutes
purple belts - 7 minutes
brown belts - 8 minutes
black belts -10 minutes

Women
White belts – 5 minutes
Blue belts - 6 minutes
Purple belts - 7 minutes
Brown/Black belts - 10 minutes

Division Specific Rules

• Must wear a Rash Guard, T-Shirt or Tank Top
• Must wear Board Shorts or Gi Pants
• No plastic groin protectors, knee braces or head gear allowed
• Mouthpiece is optional

No-Gi Levels of Competition

Men
Beginners – 5 minutes
Intermediate - 5 minutes
Advanced - 6 minutes

Women
Beginners - 5 minutes
Intermediate - 5 minutes
Advanced - 5 minutes

Skill Level Definitions

Beginner
1 to 8 months of experience. Competitors have a limited number of techniques on the ground and have no previous grappling experience. If you have ever competed before you do not qualify in this division.
Intermediate
9 to 24 months of experience. Knowledge of various ground positions is substantial and submission skills are fair. Tournament experience is minimal (2 competitions or less), and training is consistent.
Advanced
Blue Belt and above or over 2 years experience. Knowledge of various ground techniques is substantial. Tournament experience is sufficient, and training is plentiful. Submission skills are good to excellent.