VEGAS 4 05.22.21 | By FIVE GRAPPLING

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Dear Athlete,

Please be advised you can watch your match times and mat assignments via online in real-time directly from your phone by being logged into your online profile (SMOOTHCOMP) the entire day. TVs will be available in the bullpen as well, so please watch for times throughout the day as things do change as the day progresses. Brackets, match times, and mat assignments are now LIVE for you to see by clicking the links below. We will host a day before weigh in and day of weigh in..

In an effort to streamline the day and be efficient, we ask that ALL KIDS and TEENS weigh in on Friday from 3-7PM at the venue, due to the amount of competitors we have. We will have a 7AM start time on Saturday Morning (Matches start). It will be a long day so please plan accordingly with food as well as snacks etc. Don't forget that Sunday was merged into Saturday.

Here are the links to the brackets for Saturday May 22, 2021 VEGAS Event. All brackets are final, there will be NO changes the day of the event. We will make changes over the next two days, however, they will lock out Friday by noon, so please check back regularly.

Spectators are allowed as we are at FULL Capacity.

Spectator Fees are as follows:

$15 at the event Ages 6+ | Kids under 5 years old are free

Tickets will be available at weigh Ins as well.

BRACKETS

You can also easily search for a match by using this basic search.

FIND MATCHES

Here is your schedule for Saturday May 22, 2021 at:

SLAM ACADEMY

1095 FIELDERS ST

HENDERSON, NV 89011

5AM DOORS OPEN

6AM RULES MEETING

6-615AM PARENTS AND KIDS KIDS WILL BE STAGED AT MATS

625AM RISE FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

7AM MATCHES BEGIN

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

WEIGH INS

1. We will host a day before weigh in at the venue on FRIDAY MAY 21, 2021 from 3-7PM at SLAM ACADEMY 1095 FIELDERS ST, HENDERSON, NV 89011. If you plan to weigh in the day before, please feel free to attend this weigh in time.

2. Weigh-Ins on the DAY OF THE EVENT are from at 5-6AM Emergency weigh-ins for kids and teens for traveling from out of state on SATURDAY May 22, 2021 for all KIDS and TEENS DIVISIONS and will open to ADULTS, both GI and NOGI from 830AM ON. ALL KIDS AND TEENS MUST BE WEIGHED IN BY 6AM. If you are late and not weighed, matches WILL NOT BE HELD for you due to the amount of competitors and time alloted for the day. We advise you to weigh in FRiday to alleviate any stress on Saturday morning. All Adults must be weighed in at least one hour prior to their respective division.

3. There will NOT be a 1LB allowance for all athletes. Athletes DO NOT Have to weigh in wearing a GI. If you are over the maximum weight value of your weight class, you will be disqualified. There will be a test scale available prior to stepping on the official scales.

If you have any questions about bracketing or anything else, feel free to email us at info@fivegrappling.com or call us at 619-633-3483. Please note, the phone will not be available Friday after 12 noon.

See everyone this weekend.

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Location:

SLAM! Academy
1095 Fielders Street
Henderson, NV 89011

Competitors Registration is Now Open!

Please Note! We reserve the right to combine weight classes to create competitive weight divisions with sufficient competitors. When registering children, feel free to put them in their respective divisions. This is a Kids, Teens, Adults, Masters (30+), and Seniors (40+) Open Event. 05.22.21 GI & NOGI

All Registered Athletes Will Receive The Following

Custom 5 inch medals for all divisions if you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Place in your respective division.

Only 1st Place Absolute Winners receive a 1st Place Medal.

We DO NOT give out participation medals. Losing is an important part of ones growth and this teaches everyone that competition can be hard and unfair, and we must all overcome that fear and work harder. One must lose, to know how to win. You either win or you learn something valuable about yourself.

Prices

Registration Opens 03.01.21

Registration Price

Early Registration $59 one division $15 add’l division  ends 04.11.21 at midnight

Late Registration $79 one division $15 add'l division

Note: Registration Fees are Non-Refundable.

Exemption: Do not hesitate to register early. In the event that we are unable to find you a suitable match, we will issue you a full refund. Athletes who are alone in their bracket are eligible to receive a full refund of the registration fee if they contact info@fivegrappling.com and request to withdraw their name from the competition prior to the end of the appointed event registration check day.

FIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION 501(C)3 | PROJECT BULLY

$3.00 from each paid competitor is donated to the FIVE FORWARD FOUNDATION 501(C)3 and Project Bully to render charitable services to support our local based communities as well as award yearly scholarships.

Spectator Entrance Fees

$15 at the event Ages 6+
Kids under 5 years old are free

Important Dates

Registration Deadline Sunday May 16, 2021 midnight
Athlete Correction Deadline Monday May 17, 2021 5pm
Team Correction by Professor Deadline Monday May 17, 2021 5pm
Registration Check Day Tuesday May 18, 2021 5pm

Brackets & Schedule Release Date

Bracket Format | Kids - Double Elimination | Adults - Single Elimination

Wednesday May 19, 2021 – TBD

Tentative Event Schedule (Day of Event)

Doors Open To Public: 7AM
Rules Meeting: 815AM
Parents/Coaches Competitors Placed and Staged at Mats: 845AM
Rise for National Anthem: 850AM
Event Start Time: 9AM

Order of Bouts

Kids GI
Kids NOGI
Adult GI
Adult NOGI
Adult GI Absolute
Adult NOGI Absolute

Competitor and Spectators Entrance

There are 2 lines available for check in for the morning rush, please refer to the line the best suits your needs.

Line 1 – Spectator’s tickets available at front door (morning only)
Line 2 – Competitor and Professors

Rule Book

For FIVE GRAPPLING Rules for Open Competitions, please click here ( RULES )

Kid and Teen Competitors (Very Important)

If you are registering a kid or teen of any age, you need to read this document ( WEIGHT CLASSES ), page 2, thoroughly, to limit age confusion. If teen competitors would like to register as an adult, please feel to email us at info@fivegrappling.com and we will move your teen around after completing the registration process in their respective division.

***PLEASE NOTE: Kids and Teens DO NOT have to weigh in with a GI on. We reserve the right to combine weight classes to create competitive weight divisions with sufficient competitors. When registering children, feel free to put them in their respective divisions. In an effort to create adequate and competitive matches, the rule of thumb is as follows; 1. Kids can be matched between 2 years and 10LBs and 2. Teens can be matched between 2 years and 15LBs. Boys and Girls can compete together up to the age of 12 Years Old.

Coaches and Professors (Very Important)

To register as a certified coach with five grappling on the coaches list, you must be a brown or black belt. Please email us info@fivegrappling.com to get on the coaches list. There are no exceptions to this rule. No other belt color will be considered for the coach’s list. In order for you to best utilize smoothcomp as a coach, you will need to create a coaches account for your academy. To do this, please email us at info@fivegrappling.com. After creating an account, coaches will be able to see all athletes that have signed up under their academy. In addition to seeing who has signed up, coaches can also register and pay for their students as well as move them between divisions. For more information on how to best utilize a coaches account, visit support.smoothcomp.com/article/86-how-to-use-your-coach-account

Disclaimer – coaches and professors must provide proof that they are a brown or black belt with a credible traceable lineage or a school owner.

ADDING A NEW SCHOOL FOR COACHES & TEAMS

If your school is not a registered school in the data base

You can add your school to the database for your athletes to register to your school, please click link here ( ADD NEW SCHOOL ) and follow the prompts. Upon completion of prompts and registration of school name and association, your students may begin registering.

Team Trophies and Points

Team trophies are awarded by kids/adults GI/NOGI combined scores. There are two separate trophies given in these categories, one for GI and one for NOGI.

Athlete points are tallied as followed

1st place = 9 points
2nd place = 3 points
3rd place = 1 point

Weigh Ins

Day before Weigh-Ins are avail from 3-5PM on FRIDAY 05.22.21 at Slam Academy 9848 1095 Fielder’s St. Henderson, NV 89011.

Weigh-Ins on the DAY OF THE EVENT are from at 630AM-830AM on SATURDAY 05.22.21 for all KIDS and TEENS DIVISIONS and will open to ADULTS, both GI and NOGI from 830AM ON. ALL KIDS AND TEENS MUST BE WEIGHED IN BY 830AM. All Adults must be weighed in at least one hour prior to their respective division.

Check Ins

Your respective division will be called and staged in the bullpen up to 1 hour prior to start time.
You uniform must be clean and ready for competition. (please see Rules Book for Minimum Requirements). It is important that you watch mat times all day long as they can slow down or speed up and it is your responsibility to be on time for your matches.

Divisions

All Kids and Teens matches are double elimination.  All Adult matches are single elimination. Scheduled Go Times & Mat Assignments:

All athletes must be standing by their mats at assigned times at least 15 minutes prior to their go time. Athletes are responsible to pay attention to the schedule as it is updated in real time all day long the day of the event. The schedule can run faster or longer due to what is happening on the mats at any time. Five Grappling is not responsible if competitors do not show and compete in your bracket.

Black Belts Compete for FREE. Please email us at info@fivegrappling.com for a credit if you are a black belt. Disclaimer- Black Belt athletes must be able to provide proof they are a black belt with a credible traceable lineage.

Absolute Divisions

Absolute Divisions are for ADULTS ONLY and you must register to compete in the Absolute Division.

Travel Accommodations

Expedia
Kayak
Travelocity
Priceline

Registration Cancellation Policy

We do not issue refunds, you will receive a credit toward a future event. Registered competitors that are unable to compete due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit toward a future tournament up to 5 days prior to the tournament date. Refunds will only be offered if we are not able to find you a suitable match. FIVE GRAPPLING is not responsible for competitors other expenses such as, but not limited, travel or transportation.