PRIME BJJ SERIES 3 - 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)

The Prime BJJ Series provides 4 events per season with a unique ranking system for academies and athletes. For the first time in British Columbia, an organization will award athletes at the end of a season. Visit our page www.primebjjseries.com 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 10th

·             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

Prime BJJ Series general information for athletes and coaches:

1.         Registration:

Registration opens on June 2nd, 2023. All participants will receive a complementary event t-shirt.

Prices for Gi or NoGi are: 

·             Early Bird – $80.00 from June 10, 2023 to August 12, 2023 or until we reach 350 registrations

·             Regular registration – $95 until Sept 8, 2023 or until we reach 500 registrations

·             Late registration – $120.00 until Sept 15, 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 Sept 15 at 11:59pm. No exceptions.

2.         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 September 15th, 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 (Sept 15th) unless it’s a staff error.

3.         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.

4.    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 (Sept 15th) to make the appropriate changes. Reminding you can make any changes by logging into your smoothcomp account.

1.    Spectators:

Spectator fees: $10 onsite, cash only. Kids under 15 years old 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.

2.    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.

3.    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 Sept 8 to Sept 15. 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.

4.    Parking:

BCIT charges for parking. Make sure you pay the parking fee on their kiosk to avoid tickets. Or visit www.honkmobile.com this website offers cheaper options for parking in many locations including BCIT, check the website for details.

5.    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.

6.    Accommodation:

The hotel Grand Villa Cassino is offering discounted rates for the period of the event. Take this opportunity to compete and enjoy the Beautiful British Columbia. Visit the link below or contact them at dcqefvefvefv and make your reservation.