TOURNAMENT DAY GUIDE

This guide is for competitors to understand the flow on tournament day. If you have any questions, please email tournament@nabjjf.com.
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Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM. No cash accepted at the door for spectators.

‍1. MAIN ENTRANCE

Check in at the Front Desk and receive a stamp to confirm your registration. Once verified, proceed to weigh-in

2. WEIGH-IN STATION

The weigh-in station is located outside of the bullpen area. Please verify your division start time and note the following:

• Weigh-ins will start 2 hours before and end 30 minutes before your division start time.
• To expedite the weigh-in process, please have your SmoothComp Profile with the QR code loaded on your phone.
• Weigh-ins must be measured with your competition attire (with GI for GI competitors and with rashguard and shorts for No-Gi competitors).
• For competitors who signed up for both Gi and No-Gi:
  • If your entries are for the same division, your Gi weigh-in will automatically qualify you for No-Gi.
  • If your entries are for different divisions, you must weigh-in Gi and No-Gi separately.
• All kids competitors will have a two (2) pound allowance for their weight division. Any weight over the limit will be automatically disqualified.
• Juvenile and Adult competitors have zero allowance and will be automatically disqualified for not making weight.

3. WHILE YOU WAIT (POST WEIGH-IN)

• Download the SmoothComp app for real-time updates, OR watch the TV displays which shows division start times and mat assignments
• When you see your name at the top of the schedule list, please make your way to the bullpen to check in with staff
• Schedule and times are subject to change, depending on the tournament’s progress

4. MATCH TIME

• Get your gear and attire inspected
• Bullpen staff will confirm weigh-in and check-in status.
• You will be directed to your mat queue where you will wait for your match to start

5. FIGHT TIME

• A mat coordinator will escort you to your mat for the match.
• Make the walk. Winner or not, you are a champion because you made it this far.

6. PODIUM & AWARDS

• Winners are escorted to the podium for medals and trophies
• Optional interview station available for post-match media

GOOD LUCK AND SEE YOU ON THE MATS!

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