Spring BJJ Open
Registration is Closed!
We are at capacity and will not be accepting at-the-door registrations. If you were not able to register, please consider joining us for the Tap Cancer Out Summer Charity BJJ Open on June 22nd in Danvers, MA. The registration page will go live after this weekend.
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED COMPETITOR LIST (as of Friday, April 13th, 10:00pm)
>>CLICK HERE for the basic schedule
See below for directions, schedule and more details.
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Tap Cancer Out is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for cancer-fighting organizations on behalf of the grappling community. On April 13th, 2013, we’ll be hosting our second Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open fundraising tournament.
>> READ: 5 Reasons You’ll Enjoy the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open
However, this tournament is unlike any other you’ve competed in. That’s because the proceeds of this tournament aren’t going into the organizer’s pocket. Instead, all proceeds from this event will benefit our nonprofit organization and ultimately our beneficiary organization, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
So at this tournament, you’re fighting for more than just your sport, your school, your team and yourself. You’re fighting for others—those who are in the fight of their lives.
See what some of our competitors from last year had to say!
At the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open, fundraisers who hit a fundraising minimum compete for FREE. After pre-registering, if you set up a fundraising page on our fundraising platform, you have the opportunity to not only earn a complimentary tournament registration, but awesome BJJ gear like shirts, rashguards, patches, DVDs and Gis from Inverted Gear, Digitsu, Lapel Choke, Tap Cancer Out and more!
Plus, we’ll be rewarding our top 5 fundraiser with some amazing prizes along with a Grand Prize for the year’s top fundraiser!
>> Download the event flyer <<
Fundraisers: If you are confident you will reach $200, then choose the Pay-at-Door option. However, if you don’t reach at least $200, you will be subject to the higher entry fees of $60/$80. If you pay online but reach your goal, you will be reimbursed your entry fee after the tournament (you must compete to be reimbursed).
Click the button below to start fundraising (you must still register to compete as well)!
**If you have any issues registering, please email us at: information {at} tapcancerout.org.
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See last year’s highlight video:
Quick Jump to:
- Details and Pricing
- Timing
- Location & Directions
- Fundraising
- Weight Divisions
- Rules
- Awards
- Frequently Asked Questions
DETAILS & PRICING:
This tournament is PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! However, you can take advantage of our Pre-Reg Now, Pay Later option where you register in advance but pay at the door (CASH ONLY). The entry fees are significantly discounted if you pay in advance!
>> Fundraisers: If you are confident you will reach $200, then choose the Pay-at-Door option. However, if you don’t reach at least $200, you will be subject to the higher entry fees of $60/$80. If you pay online but reach your goal, you will be reimbursed your entry fee (you must compete to be reimbursed).
Date: April 13th, 2013
Time: 10:00am rules meeting. 10:30am start! GET THERE EARLY!! You should have arrived, registered and weighed-in NO LATER than 9:30am for ALL divisions.
Location: Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Boulevard, Stratford, CT 06614 (Directions/Map)
Pre-Registration Cost: $40 for one division, $60 for two.
Pre-Reg, Pay-at-Door Cost: $60 for one division, $80 for two.
WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING DAY-OF REGISTRATIONS
Registration fee is waived if competitor raises over $200 via the Tap Cancer Out online fundraising platform.
Gi and No-Gi divisions for men and women (Teens 16+ may compete with parent in attendance)
Day-of Weigh Ins only, starting at 8am. See weigh-in times and details below.
You are GUARANTEED a match in your division or your money back, right there on the spot.
Contact: Jon Thomas, information@tapcancerout.org or 203-551-1910.
TIMING:
In order to ensure that this tournament runs smoothly, it’s imperative that you ARRIVE ON TIME. Even if you have pre-registered, we WILL NOT DELAY ANY DIVISION if you have not showed up. When the division is scheduled to go, we will start it.
The morning will start promptly at 10:30 with all Gi divisions. The afternoon will feature No-GI.
Since we’re a smaller tournament, ALL DIVISIONS (Black, Brown, Purple, Blue and White belts, male and female) should be registered and weighed in by 9:30 am. We will have a rules meeting at 10:00am and start promptly thereafter.
Because all competitors will be pre-registered, this will cut down significantly on the delay of creating brackets.
ALL NO-GI COMPETITORS, regardless of belt, must be weighed in by no later than 1:30pm. We will close the scales promptly at 1:30pm. If you have weighed in for Gi, you do not have to weigh in twice.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
The tournament will be hosted in the main gymnasium of Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT, 06614. Simply go through the main entrance and into the main lobby and you’ll see the registration table. ALL COMPETITORS must check in with the table and sign a waiver.
When approaching the school grounds by car, there are two entrances. Each will have signs for the tournament. You can see a map of the high school with notations of entrances, parking, and main lobby by clicking here.
Bunnell High School: 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 385-4250
I-95 South to Merritt Pkwy. Exit 52 (Rt. 8/Rt. 108), which exits to the right. Immediately you will come to a fork in the ramp – bear left, following the sign toward Bridgeport. When you come to a second fork in the ramp, bear right, taking the exit to Stratford, Rt. 108. At the end of this ramp, turn left at the light. Follow approx. 1.3 miles. At the third light (Connors Lane), turn left. Drive about ½ a mile, turning left onto Weaver Drive to enter the school’s parking lot.
I-95 North: Exit 32 off 95 (Broad St.). At end of ramp go through the light, following the circle around to your left. After going under the I-95 bridge, take your first right. At the stop sign, take a left under a railroad bridge. You will be on King St. and will pass Stratford High School’s softball fields. At the intersection of King and Barnum, go through the light, which slightly angles to the left. You will now be on Nichols Ave. Follow for approx. 1.5 miles and at the second light (Connors Lane) take a right. Drive about ½ mile, turning left onto Weaver Drive to enter the Bunnell High School parking lot.
Merritt Pkwy North: Take exit 51 (Rt. 108). Take a right at end of ramp onto Nichols Ave (Rt. 108). Follow approx. 1.5 miles. At the 4th light (Connors Lane), turn left. Drive about ½ mile, turning left onto Weaver Drive to enter the Bunnell High School parking lot.
FUNDRAISING:
Every competitor is encouraged to go to our fundraising website to set up their own fundraising page. Any competitor who raises at least $200 will earn a complimentary registration into the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open (one or two divisions). The more you fundraise, the more prizes you earn from Tap Cancer Out and our sponsors! We’ll be announcing them as we get closer to the tournament date, but some of last year’s sponsors included Predator BJJ, Martial Arts Supplies, LapelChoke and Tatami Fightwear!
After you register for the tournament, head over to our fundraising platform to learn more and get started.
WEIGHT DIVISIONS:
For Gi divisions, the competitor does not have to weigh in with Gi on. You only have to weigh in once. Weigh ins are only available on the day of the tournament, starting at 8am.
**Divisions may be altered/combined/moved at the tournament director’s discretion! We will do our best to get you a match in your proper weight and division.
Men:
- Light Feather: Under 141.0 lbs
- Featherweight: Under 154.0 lbs
- Lightweight: Under 167.5 lbs
- Middleweight: Under 181.0 lbs
- Light Heavyweight: Under 194.5 lbs
- Heavyweight: Under 207.5 lbs
- Super Heavyweight: Over 207.5 lbs
Women:
- Featherweight: Under 118.0 lbs
- Lightweight: Under 141.0 lbs
- Middleweight: Over 141.0 lbs
All divisions are subject to change without notice. Based on registration, some divisions may be further subdivided or combined. Due to limited mat space and, ultimately, limited participants, please expect purple, brown, and black belt No-Gi divisions to be combined into one “advanced” division.
RULES:
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Rules will apply. Learn more about the rules here: http://www.ibjjf.org/docs/rulesibjjf1stedition.pdf
- White Belt Gi and No-Gi: 5 Minutes
- Blue Belt Gi and No-Gi: 5 Minutes
- Purple Belt/Advanced No-Gi: 6 Minutes
- Brown/Black Belt Gi: 7 Minutes
AWARDS:
This year we’ll have custom designed gold, silver and bronze awards from Crown Awards!
FAQ:
Are there kids divisions? At this time we can not accomodate kids. We hope to change that in the very near future.
What happens if I don’t have anyone in my division? You will have an option to switch divisions or get your money back right there on the spot. Do note that we reserve the right to combine divisions to make for a more compelling bracket.
Are jockstraps/cups allowed? Yes
Are uniform rules in effect? The Gi will need to be properly sized, however there are no restrictions on brand, colors or patches. You may NOT wear any shirt or rashguard under your Gi top if you are a male. Ranked rashguards are not required for No-Gi. Shorts with no pockets are required for No-Gi.
Can teens compete as adults? Yes. They must be 16+ and have a parent/guardian who can sign a waiver on their behalf in attendance.
Can I register at the door? No.
I signed up for the wrong weight/division. Can I switch? Yes, just email us.
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