2009 ASCENSION BJJ OPEN

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EVENTS

Saturday, February 7th, 2009:

- Children (5-10 years) & Youth (11-15 years) GI Competition

- Junior (16-17 years) & Adult GI Divisions

Sunday, February 8th, 2009:

- Junior (16-17 years) & Adult NO-GI Divisions

LOCATION

Pope John Paul II Catholic High School

685 Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario

SCHEDULE

Saturday, February 7th:

- 8:00am - 8:45am: Registrations for Children & Youth competitors

- 9:30am: Rules clinic for Children & Youth Divisions

- 9:45am: Children & Youth Divisions commence

- 11:00am: Cafeteria opens

- 11:00am-12:15pm: Registrations for Junior & Adult GI Divisions

- 12:45pm: Rules clinic for Junior & Adult Divisions

- 1:00pm: Junior & Adult GI Divisions commence

Sunday, February 8th:

- 8:30am - 9:45am: Registrations for Junior & Adult NO-GI Divisions

- 10:15am: Rules clinic for all competitors

- 10:30am: Junior and Adult NO-GI Divisions commence

- 11:00am: Cafeteria opens

SKILL & WEIGHT DIVISIONS

Children & Youth Divisions will be organized by skill level, age and weight on the day of the event.

NOTE: For all GI divisions, competitors must achieve weight while wearing the GI.  Official weigh-ins (for both GI and NO-GI Divisions) will be conducted at MATSIDE, prior to the start of each division.

GI DIVISIONS

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR JUNIORS (with GI on)

Pluma (Super Feather): Under 129.0 pounds

Leve (Light): 129.1 to 152.0 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 152.1 to 174.5 pounds

Super Pesado (Super Heavy): 174.6 to 196.5 pounds

Pesadissimo (Ultra Heavy): Over 196.5 pounds

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR WOMEN (with GI on)

Pluma (Super Feather): Under 118.0 pounds

Pena (Feather): 118.1 to 129.0 pounds

Leve (Light): 129.1 to 141.0 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 141.0 to 163.0 pounds

Pesado (Heavy): Over 163.0 pounds

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR MEN (with GI on)

Galo (Rooster): Under 126.5 pounds

Pluma (Super Feather): 126.6 to 141.0 pounds

Pena (Feather): 141.1 to 154.0 pounds

Leve (Light): 154.1 to 167.5 pounds

Medio (Middle): 167.6 to 181.0 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 181.1 to 194.5 pounds

Pesado (Heavy): 194.6 to 207.5 pounds

Super Pesado (Super Heavy): 207.6 to 221.0 pounds

Pesadissimo (Ultra Heavy): Over 221.1 pounds

SKILL DIVISIONS FOR JUNIORS

- White Belt (5 minute matches)

- Blue Belt & up (5 minute matches)

SKILL DIVISIONS FOR WOMEN & MEN

- White Belt (5 minute matches)

- Blue Belt (6 minute matches)

- Purple-Brown-Black Belt (7 minute matches)

NO-GI DIVISIONS

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR JUNIORS

Pluma (Super Feather): Under 124.5 pounds

Leve (Light): 124.6 to 147.0 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 147.1 to 169.0 pounds

Super Pesado (Super Heavy): 169.1 to 191.0 pounds

Pesadissimo (Ultra Heavy): Over 191.0 pounds

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR WOMEN

Pluma (Super Feather): Under 113.5 pounds

Pena (Feather): 113.6 to 124.5 pounds

Leve (Light): 124.6 to 135.5 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 135.6 to 158.0 pounds

Pesado (Heavy): Over 158.0 pounds

WEIGHT DIVISIONS FOR MEN

Galo (Rooster): Under 122.5 pounds

Pluma (Super Feather): 122.6 to 135.5 pounds

Pena (Feather): 135.6 to 149.0 pounds

Leve (Light): 149.1 to 162.0 pounds

Medio (Middle): 162.1 to 175.5 pounds

Meio Pesado (Medium Heavy): 175.6 to 188.5 pounds

Pesado (Heavy): 188.6 to 202.0 pounds

Super Pesado (Super Heavy): 202.1 to 215.0 pounds

Pesadissimo (Ultra Heavy): Over 215.0 pounds

SKILL DIVISIONS FOR JUNIORS

- White Belt/Under 2  years experience (5 minute matches)

- Blue Belt & up/Over 2 years experience (5 minute matches)

SKILL DIVISIONS FOR WOMEN & MEN

- White Belt/Under 1.5 years experience (5 minute matches)

- Blue Belt/1.5 to 3 years experience (6 minute matches)

- Purple-Brown-Black Belt/Over 3 years exp. (7 minute matches)

RULES & SCORING

International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation

NOTE: Rules & scoring apply to both GI & NO-GI competition.

Takedown/Throw: 2 points

Knee-on-Belly: 2 points

Sweep: 2 points

Guard Pass: 3 points

Mount: 4 points

Back Grab: 4 points

Note:  We will be adding a section here with brief descriptions, but for a comprehensive breakdown of the rules and restrictions, please refer to http://www.ibjjf.org/rules.htm.

REGISTRATION FEES

Pre-Registration is available at the Salvosa BJJ Ascension Academy (11 Progress Avenue, Unit 25, Scarborough, Ontario) on Friday, February 6th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. 

Pre-Registration (Juniors & Adults only):

$45 for one event (GI or NO-GI); $70 for both events.

Tournament Day Registation:

$40 for Children & Youth competitors (GI only).

$50 for one event (GI or NO-GI); $75 for both events.

Kindly note that we do not accept personal cheques for payment.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Ontario (Insurance Coverage):

All competitors are required to be BJJO members.  This covers competitors for all scheduled 2009 BJJO events.  The annual membership cost is $35 for adults (18 years of age and older) and $20 for youth (under 18 years of age).

Spectators:

$10 for adults; $7 for children under 12 years.

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.... PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT SALVOSABJJ@SYMPATICO.CA IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.  BEST OF LUCK AND SEE YOU AT THE EVENT!