PRIME BJJ SERIES 1 - 2023

With a team of professionals with extensive experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitions, our goal is to offer an unforgettable event. Coaches, athletes, and parents, please read the event’s instructions thoroughly, including the other tabs beside (Weigh Ins, Uniforms, and Competition day)
All of our events have complementary t-shirt for all athletes included with the registration. All divisions are double bronze medal format. All kids 10 and under that don't make to the podium will receive a participation medal.

The Prime BJJ Series provides 4 events per season with a unique ranking system and prizes for academies and athletes. Visit our page www.primebjjseries.com (coming soon) for more information about our rankings and the awards by event and season.

·             Prime BJJ Series 1 / Season 2023 – February 11th

·             Prime BJJ Series 2 / Season 2023 – June 3rd

·             Prime BJJ Series 3 / Season 2023 – September 23rd

·             Prime BJJ Series 4 / Season 2023 – December 2nd

On our page you can also find information on weight categories and rules for each age and belt division. www.primebjjseries.com (coming soon)

Prime BJJ Series general information for athletes and coaches:

1.         Divisions adjustments:

All local tournaments start with combined ages, such as 4 and 5, 6 and 7, and so on. Differently, In order to create the most fair and exciting tournament in BC we initially open kids registration with age categories within each year of birth. However, we expect to have to combine some ages in order to have reasonable amount of kids in each division as follows.

KIDS IN DIVISIONS WITH LESS THEN 4 ATHLETES WILL BE MOVED UP ONE AGE DIVISION AUTOMATICALLY. EXAMPLE: 6yrs will move to 7yrs divisions, 8yrs to 9yrs divisions, etc. Other possibilities are: moving up one weigh division and in some rare cases one belt level.
For weights categories we use IBJJF standard for Kids (between 5.6lbs and 6.6lbs) and Adults divisions. For kids NoGi there is a deduction of 2lbs or 3lbs for the Gi. 

2.         Registration:

Registration opens on November 18, 2022. All participants will receive a complementary event t-shirt.

Prices for Gi or NoGi are: 

·             Early Bird – $80.00 from Nov 18, 2022 to Jan 8th, 2023 or until we reach 350 registrations

·             Regular registration – $95 until Jan 27th, 2023 or until we reach 500 registrations

·             Late registration – $120.00 until February 3rd, 2023 or until we reach 600 registrations

Discount for a second division will be added at the checkout. For example: 

·             Gi = $80.00 (early bird)

·             NoGi = $80.00 – $50.00 = $30.00

·             Registration for both divisions = $110.00 (early bird)

Registration deadline on February 3rd at 11:59pm. No exceptions.

3.         Division changes or cancellation:

Log into your smoothcomp account if you need to change your division or cancel your registration. Cancellation for any reason is refunded 95% until February 3rd, being 5% the service fee to cover costs.

If you are alone in your bracket, we will refund you 100% even after the cancellation deadline.

We strongly suggest you wait until we finish organizing the brackets, as some divisions will be combined. No changes will be allowed after the deadline (Feb 3rd) unless it’s a staff error.

4.         Competition and brackets format for Gi and NoGi:

Youth and Juvenile divisions – It’s a double elimination event. Everyone has a second chance going to repechage and go up to the bronze medal.

Adults’ White, Blue and Purple belt divisions (male) Gi and NoGi – Single elimination for all divisions. All participants from White, Blue and Purple belts can register for the absolute. Absolute winners will receive a full registration fee for the next tournament (minimum 3 fights for the prize). 

Adults’ White, Blue and Purple belt divisions (female) Gi and NoGi – Single elimination for all divisions. All participants from White and Blue belts can register for the absolute. Absolute winners will receive a full registration fee for the next tournament (minimum 3 fights for the prize).

Adults’ Brown and Black Belts divisions (male) – Brown and Black belts fight separated. For these belts there are only 3 weight divisions – Less than 165 lbs , less than 185 lbs, and above 185 lbs. It is also a single elimination event.

5.    Checking your status:

Please, click on the registration tab a couple of days before the changes deadline to see if you are registered in the correct division. We suggest you always talk with your coach to choose the best options prior to your registration regarding your choice of weight division. Kids that registered on the early bird phase, it is important to double check your weight closer to the event’s deadline (Feb 3rd) to make the appropriate changes. Reminding you can make any changes by logging into your smoothcomp account.

6.    Spectators:

Spectator fees: $10 onsite, cash only. Kids 12 years old and under have free entry. Athletes have free entry. Any athlete competing in youth divisions can bring the parents with free access to the event.

Please stay in the areas reserved for spectators. Competition area is only allowed for staff and competitors transitioning to their mat areas.

7.    Admissions:

Athletes, coaches and spectators will have to go through our admission staff prior to entry the event. We will have one section for Athletes, coaches and parents accompanying youth athletes and another table exclusive for spectators to collect the admission fee.

8.    Coach credentials:

Coaches don’t need to pay entry fee and will receive a wrist band for easy identification inside the venue and this will give access to coach in the competition area for permitted divisions.

·       Registration period: from Jan 25th to Feb 3rd. Please, email [email protected] with your coaches' list.

·       Credentials are counted by academy location, not affiliation teams.

           Up to 10 athletes – 2 credentials

           Up to 20 athletes – 4 credentials

           Up to 30 athletes – 6 credentials

           Above 30 athletes – 8 credentials.

9.    Parking:

BCIT charges for parking. Make sure you pay the parking fee on their kiosk to avoid tickets.

10.    Photos, videos, and live stream:

You can use your cameras from the spectator’s area. Our event will have photographers for official pictures around the mats and for podium pictures. All pictures will be posted on our Instagram or facebook pages after the event. 

You will also be able to watch all fights through our live stream. The whole competition will be posted on our YouTube channel after the event.