Event Schedule

9:00 AM	Doors open to the public. Weigh-ins and registration begin and last all day. Weigh-ins are without a Gi.
10:00 AM	Rules meeting begins. Mandatory for all competitors and coaches.
10:30 AM	Competition begins at 10:30 AM Sharp. Check ring assignments to see what ring your division is assigned to and the order you will be competing in.

Sportsmanship Required

Tournament competition is not just a test of physical skill but also mental discipline. Respect for fellow competitors and tournament officials is required. There will be absolutely no tolerance for any individual who displays outward disrespect to tournament officials, competitors or spectators. Tournament referees will do their very best to judge each match efficiently and as accurately as possible. There will be absolutely no tolerance of competitors or spectators questioning decisions or arguing calls with the referees during matches. Violation of this policy may lead to immediate ejection from the tournament with no refund of entry or spectator fees.

Rules and Regulations

Winners will be decided by submission or most points accumulated — see point systems below. Children's matches will be 3 minutes, teenagers will be 4 minutes.
No biting, pinching, or traumatic strikes of any kind — this includes use of fingers or thumbs to attack nerves or pressure points. NO strikes of any kind.
No finger or toe submissions.
The following are considered fouls and will result in disqualification: attacks to eyes or groin, attacks to the windpipe either by strikes or clutching trachea, fish hooking, spiking an opponent on his head, pulling hair, pinching or twisting of the skin, sticking a finger into a cut of an opponent, putting a finger into any orifice, interference by a corner with an official or competitor, spitting or swearing, deliberately throwing an opponent off the mat in an attempt to injure them. Competitor will be disqualified for lifting their opponent off the mat and slamming them down at any time (throwing does not fall under this rule). This rule applies to passing the guard or escaping any hold or submission.
No attacks below the waist (knee bars, foot locks, etc.) for Children's & Teenage divisions and all White Belt divisions. Blue Belts and above are allowed to use straight leg locks and straight ankle locks. Safety and control will be strictly enforced. No neck cranks, heel hooks or twisting joint locks are allowed in any division.
Referee can call submission to avoid injury.
In case of injury and competitor cannot continue, the match will be forfeited, unless injury was caused by an illegal move or technique in which case the offender would be disqualified.
Fingernails and toenails must be clipped short.
No shoes of any type will be permitted on mats by competitors.
If both competitors leave the ring, they will be brought back to center restarting in the position in which they left the ring.
Competitor who leaves the ring in order to avoid submission will be disqualified.
Referee can give a warning for an infraction. Referee may disqualify a competitor at any time if he feels competitor is acting in an unsafe or unsportsmanlike manner.
Referee may stop the match at any time to check on the condition of the fighters. (cuts, injuries, etc.)
If there is stalling during the match the referee has the right to take a point away or start fighters standing up.
If no take down occurs in regulation, fighters may be restarted from the guard position. The referee will flip a coin to determine who takes top or bottom positions.
Competitors and spectators must show respect. Disrespect will result in disqualification.
No undershirts may be worn underneath the gi during competition. This includes rashguards. Women competitors are allowed sports bras.
Groin protection and mouthpiece are required.
Weigh-ins are without a gi.
A full gi must be worn in competition. No cut off sleeves or pant cuffs.
It is VERY important that all competitors understand to "Tap Out" when caught in a submission technique. Tapping out can be done verbally or through a physical tap. A competitor can tap with their hands, feet, or even a nod of their head. This "tapping" is a conscious admittance of loss or surrender to an opponent.
All calls by referee are final. Arguing with referee at any time is prohibited and could lead to disqualification and/or ejection from the tournament.

Point System

It is your job as a competitor to submit your opponent. If the match does not end in a submission then the following point system will determine the winner of the match.

2 Points: Throw/takedown/sweep from standing position
2 Points: Sweep/reversal from guard position to top position
2 Points: Knee on belly or chest position
3 Points: Passing the guard to cross side
4 Points: Mounted position
4 Points: Back position with both hooks in

You must hold position for three seconds for points to be awarded. Points and Advantages are awarded at judge's discrestion.