Urban Gorillaz Southern Open BJJ Tournament - 30th Sept

[bjjeu]

Registration Open Now!!!

Venue:
Rivermead Leisure Complex
Richfield Avenue, Reading,
Berkshire RG1 8EQ

http://www.bjj.eu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=775

Date: Sunday 30th September 2007

Event Schedule
Competition starts at 10am

Register Online Now

No regsitration on the day!!

http://www.bjj.eu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=775

Be sure that all the information on your enrollemt form is correct, otherwise e-mail us.


Athletes must bring their waiver form and hand it over before your first fight.

Please Note: The fee for early registration, i.e., received by 12 pm Thursday September 27th, is £30.00.

The fee for late registration (received after 12pm September 27th ñ 28th 11:59 PM) will be £40.00.

http://www.bjj.eu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=775


http://www.bjj.eu.com/images/stories/competitions/UGSept07/poster_southern_open_07.jpg

[stevebags]

Although its a good comp and well organised and i understand the charges involved in orgnising an event, imo £30/£40 per competitor is expensive

[Magus]

Thats the only thing putting me off also....

[stevebags]

me too, i entered the one at seni last year when it was held at the NEC, i was entered into the wrong experience category paid £25 for one fight not value for money imo.In fairness they did offer me my money back but wanted to compete so just absorbed the cost. Not sure how many fights you may get but for £30 you need at least 3-4 fights to make in worth it.

[zefff]

Why not enter absolutes and double your luck? :)

[NeilD]

Why not enter absolutes and double your luck? :)

I am dying to do an absolute.. im the low end I think at u76kg.. have been wanting to do one for a while though, first chance I got I broke my hand in my weight class so couldnt.. :D

[stevebags]

Why not enter absolutes and double your luck? :) so 2 fights for £30 is good value for money? just think that with those prices it may put off the lesser experienced guys from competing.Does anyone else think the prices are steep or am i being tight with my cash.

[FlameBoy]

was it £30 for the seni? I thought that was ok considering that you got the seni entrance fee included for both days.

but £30 for a smaller event and no other entertainment - yes it may be construed as a bit much by some

[zefff]

so 2 fights for £30 is good value for money? just think that with those prices it may put off the lesser experienced guys from competing.Does anyone else think the prices are steep or am i being tight with my cash.

Yes its a helluva lot of money but so is 30 quid for some fight shorts or whatever! :D

If we really value the experience we should train harder and prepare more to ensure we get more than just 1 contest for our investment. Everyone understands it is a bitch to lose straight off but I always learn more from a loss than a win so with that in mind I am not ever afraid to lose.

peace

[david5]

i wanna know where 30 quid from each competitor is going

[NeilD]

For SENI, a good price... for the other shows I dunno, does seem like a lot, seen as I paid £20 for a local show and the medals were REALLY nice, not cheap placka ones.. not that I got one like.. (it was the negc grappling comp).. with a decent venue too.

I'll probably still enter anyway, but it does seem like a lot

[adamfromessex]

this has been on my mind for a lil while so shoot me down....
no ass kissing intended here to either party but here goes (excuse my tone a lil emotional due to dropping gf at airport)
do people really expect promoters of a sport to give up there
a)time (months)
b)money (lost if the event isn't sucessful) for the venue/medical/phone calls/lose of work time/family pressures.


just to break even?


C'mon lads we live in a world were eveything has a price, so if you fight in a Safe venue,under medical supervision.
what is £40, do people who fight around the world give to fecks if the price is a lil more expensive than normal. at the mo this organisation is at the front of the uk scene,and holds most weight (once again no ass licking just fact intended) its like saying fighting at the best level in the world ie. mundials and moaning that it is a lil more than fighting in the uk. its the opportunity and experience in mixing it with the big boys. These opportunities come about through a lil more money invested (more in fee)-better venues, more publicity and bigger draw. did u notice more guys from europe at this seni, its because this org now has lure. and weight to the titles.

gotta lotta more thoughts but theres a few, last note i'm not directing this at anyone personally i just hear it all the time, people talking money- at the end of the day this no matter how serious you take it-it's a hobby, a past time. how many past times have you spent more money on in the past.
me for one alot.

Ps. i personally would say if i put up £5000 for a tornament i would want £10,000 back for all the risk and balls ache.

Adam

[Stalkachu]

On a related note: I'm flying to the US for the Mundials. There, even though there's no real additional cost per competitor, people are paying £40 - £60 each. Now, you could argue that it's a larger number of fighters, and that's true, but that in turn means a larger number of competitors so in theory they should charge the same per person as a normal tournament, no? If I go there, statistically I'm more than likely to go out in the first round. Should I pay less because it's a higher level of competition and I'm more likely to lose?

Just a thought.

Take care,

Stalks

[FlameBoy]

this has been on my mind for a lil while so shoot me down.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......
balls ache.

Adam

sensible side of the arguement well put.

[matt jones]

good luck olly and kick some ass

[marc goddard]

this has been on my mind for a lil while so shoot me down....
no ass kissing intended here to either party but here goes (excuse my tone a lil emotional due to dropping gf at airport)
do people really expect promoters of a sport to give up there
a)time (months)
b)money (lost if the event isn't sucessful) for the venue/medical/phone calls/lose of work time/family pressures.


just to break even?


C'mon lads we live in a world were eveything has a price, so if you fight in a Safe venue,under medical supervision.
what is £40, do people who fight around the world give to fecks if the price is a lil more expensive than normal. at the mo this organisation is at the front of the uk scene,and holds most weight (once again no ass licking just fact intended) its like saying fighting at the best level in the world ie. mundials and moaning that it is a lil more than fighting in the uk. its the opportunity and experience in mixing it with the big boys. These opportunities come about through a lil more money invested (more in fee)-better venues, more publicity and bigger draw. did u notice more guys from europe at this seni, its because this org now has lure. and weight to the titles.

gotta lotta more thoughts but theres a few, last note i'm not directing this at anyone personally i just hear it all the time, people talking money- at the end of the day this no matter how serious you take it-it's a hobby, a past time. how many past times have you spent more money on in the past.
me for one alot.

Ps. i personally would say if i put up £5000 for a tornament i would want £10,000 back for all the risk and balls ache.

Adam


good post mate. lol at peoples idea of something for nothing.

[FlameBoy]

good post mate.

ur right there


lol at peoples idea of something for nothing.

Thats a bit steep - Im pretty sure that no-one on this particular thread has asked to compete in a competition without actually having to pay?

That all being said is there any chance that this competition is going to feature that fantastic idea of the Team Event?

[urban warrior]

does junoir meen nyone under 18 or under 16

[marc goddard]

Thats a bit steep - Im pretty sure that no-one on this particular thread has asked to compete in a competition without actually having to pay?

:( i did not mean it literally, i was talking figuratively.

[bjjeu]

Junior (16 and 17 year-olds)

Men and Women
16 and 17 year-olds will compete in the same division
Athletes born on 1990 and 1991 are eligible to compete
Fight time: 5 minutes

Junior (Under 16year-olds)
Should send a written application via their instructor as soon as possible, so that we can get match ups before the tournament.

There will be NO entries of any kind on the day.

PS: The £40 is to stop people registering and paying at the last minute. Get you entries in early.

[FlameBoy]

Team event?

[bjjeu]

No in the schedule, but itt could happen. Its all depending on the coaches and academies. With the Gracie Invitational only 4 academies entered teams. Some had to make up the numbers from other teams. Its all down to pre planning and if an academy wants to put forward a team they have to make sure that they have the numbers in place.

[FlameBoy]

I shall pester the lightweight blue belts right now!

[Gareth]

No in the schedule, but itt could happen. Its all depending on the coaches and academies. With the Gracie Invitational only 4 academies entered teams. Some had to make up the numbers from other teams. Its all down to pre planning and if an academy wants to put forward a team they have to make sure that they have the numbers in place.


Our club (Pedro Bessa BJJ) entered the team event and had to have 2 people from a different academy in our team! Definitely a good idea hopefully more people will be up for it at future events!

[FlameBoy]

Our club (Pedro Bessa BJJ) entered the team event and had to have 2 people from a different academy in our team! Definitely a good idea hopefully more people will be up for it at future events!

The team events are awesome - a great way to compete! even if it doesnt work out for the southern open, Im gonna hassle every lightweight bluebelt at Carlsons for next years seni - its a great competitive idea!

[bjjeu]

I will see if it can be done closer to the date as I will have to find out if logistically we can do it (time at the venue, medals etc).

We are happy there is more interest and if more academies can get it together we would put on a team only event.

[FlameBoy]

We are happy there is more interest and if more academies can get it together we would put on a team only event.

yes yes yes !!!

[bjjeu]

Drop me a mail about it then and we shall put on a team battle!!

[urban warrior]

i paid online what do i need to bring to prove that ive paid?

[bjjeu]

Nothing!! You name will be at the venue on the day and that it!! Train hard and get ready!!! Go to bjj.eu.com closer to the time for the event schedule!!

http://www.bjj.eu.com/images/stories/competitions/UGSept07/poster_southern_open_07.jpg

Venue:
Rivermead Leisure Complex
Richfield Avenue, Reading,
Berkshire RG1 8EQ

Date: Sunday 30th September 2007

Event Schedule
Competition starts at 10am

Register Online Now

No regsitration on the day!!

Be sure that all the information on your enrollemt form is correct, otherwise e-mail us.


Athletes must bring their waiver form and hand it over before your first fight.

Please Note: The fee for early registration, i.e., received by 12 pm Thursday September 27th, is £30.00.

The fee for late registration (received after 12pm September 27th ñ 28th 11:59 PM) will be £40.00.

Register Online Now

ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 5 pm!
Also, note that registration fee(s) are non-refundable.

We advise everyone to register and pay online to avoid any problems with the post. However if you decide to register by post....click here to download the form.

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THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT. ALL ATHLETES OF ANY CITIZENSHIP ARE WELCOME TO COMPETE. PRIOR QUALIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

The athletes must be at the warm up area, according to their fighting schedulle.
The athlete only can enter in the fighing area when is called by the official.
In case of victory the athlete must return to the warm up area, and remain there till the next fight.
No coaching is alowed in the fighting area.
The athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions ,if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day.

[bjjeu]

Weight Categories:

Mens Rooster 57.50kg
Mens Super feather 64.00kg
Mens Feather 70.00kg
Mens Light 76.00kg
Mens Middle 82.30kg
Mens Medium heavy 88.30kg
Mens Heavy 94.30kg
Mens Super heavy 100.50kg
Mens Super super heavy Over 100.50kg

Woman Rooster 48.50kg
Woman Super feather 53.50kg
Woman Feather 58.000kg
Woman Light 64.00kg
Woman Middle 69.00kg
Woman Medium heavy 74.00kg
Woman Heavy 79.00kg
Woman Super heavy 84.3kg

[FNG]

So do you get anything for winning the categories/absolute?

T-shirts, shorts, Gi's?

[FNG]

tt-fucking-t

[urban warrior]

are there weight catagorys in the 16-17 group?

[bjjeu]

Under IBJJF rules the Junior weights and Womans are the same!

PS: Junior = 16/17, Adult 18 plus

[bjjeu]

http://www.bjj.eu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=775

[ddale]

Although its a good comp and well organised and i understand the charges involved in orgnising an event, imo £30/£40 per competitor is expensive

Ill be there as an observer, but £30 is crazy as a fee. Charging crazy money seems to be a BJJ "thing" at the moment maybe it will all calm down in a few years. Lets hope at least.

[urban warrior]

i cant find the junior section?

[Guvna]

OOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[bjjeu]

A very big ooooossss!!
Team results are available

http://www.bjj.eu.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=843

[bjjeu]

Because of venue and sponsorship issues, the event will be in Birmingham this year.

Date: Sunday November 25th 2007

Venue:
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre
and Golf Course
Alcester Road South
Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6ER

Registration begin will begin next week.