# 2025 NEXTGEN NIAGARA

> Competition in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada | March 08, 2025 – March 09, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** **Adults/Masters:**

• 2 competitors: The winner is determined by a best-of-three match series. If both matches are tied, a third match will decide the winner.

• 3 competitors: A round-robin format will be used.

• 4 to 15 competitors: Double elimination rules apply. After your first loss (if it’s not in the finals), you can still fight for third place.

• 16 or more competitors (Gi/No-Gi): The bracket will be split into subdivisions. The winners of each subdivision will advance to a single elimination final bracket.Semi-finalists will compete for third place.

• No-shows: If a competitor doesn’t show up, they will be disqualified, and the bracket will proceed as planned.

**Teens, Kids, and Juveniles**:

For brackets with eight or more participants, we may divide the group to enhance the competition experience. This prevents extended match durations and allows for more medals to be awarded. The split is based on Date of Birth to ensure fairness.

**THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!**

Tournament will be GI and NOGI

Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 yrs old), belts and weight classes

Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership.

*Note: If you have any issues or questions regargind OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com*

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Price (until January 6th): $80+tax (Kids) / $90+tax (16+ yrs old)

Additional divisions 35$+tax

Regular Price (until February 21st): $100+tax (Kids) / $115+tax (16+ yrs old)

Additional divisions 40+tax

Late Price (until March 3rd): $110+tax (Kids) / $125+tax (16+ yrs old)

Additional divisions 45+tax

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Last day for Refunds:  March 4th, 2025

Schedule Release Date Friday, March 7th, 2025

Brackets Release Date Friday, March 7th, 2025

PRE-DATE WEIGH-IN (day before the event)

Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025

Place:  Niagara Falls Convention Centre -6815 Stanley Avenue Niagara

Falls, ON L2G 3Y9

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Athletes have to attend the weigh-in at the time given according to

the event's deadline.

Players will be placed in the next division available if they exceed

the weight they have registered in.

ON DATE WEIGH-IN OPTION 1 ( Event Day)

Date: Friday, March 8th, 2025

Place: Niagara Falls Convention Centre -6815 Stanley Avenue Niagara

Falls, ON L2G 3Y9

Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m

Athletes have to attend the weigh-in at the time given according to

the event's deadline.

Players will be placed in the next division available if they exceed

the weight they have registered in.

ON DATE WEIGH-IN OPTION 2 - BEFORE YOUR 1st MATCH

Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight.

There is only one opportunity to check the weight.

If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be

immediately disqualified.

Reasonable time will be given, therefore being late will not be tolerated.

CORRECTIONS &amp; CANCELLATIONS:

Registration corrections can be done by logging into your smoothcomp account.

Please follow these instructions:

[https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel)

Last day for Cancellations / Refunds:  March 4th, 2025 (no exception)

REFUND POLICY:
Registration fees are non-refundable. Registered competitors who are unable to compete due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit toward a future tournament up to 5 days prior to registration closing.
Refunds will only be offered if we are not able to find you asuitable match, meaning registration fees are non-refundable.

SPECTATORS:

Spectator tickets: $20 PLUS 1kg of non-perishable food.

Spectator tickets will also be available at the door (cash only)

MORE INFORMATION

You must check your registration information on the competitor list before the registration check day. Make sure that all the information is correct. If there are any issues contact us immediately.

Make sure to have a clean gi in proper condition according to OJA rules.

The athletes must keep the kimono and belt tied to the waist at all times while in the waiting or competition area.

The referee makes the final decision and will not tolerate any complaints or make changes to the decision

The athletes are not allowed to jump over the fences/barricades in the competition area.

Make sure to get to the event at least 45 minutes prior to your bracket schedule. You should be warmed up by the time your bracket is called.

Make sure to listen to the division calls on the PA System.

In the bull pen area, pay attention to the ring coordinator calls. The ring coordinator will be wearing a vest with the ring number for your division.

After the ring coordinator call, go to the weight in area, to check weight and have your gi inspected (in gi tournaments).

Do NOT remain in the competition area after the end of your fight. Return to the warm up area, and remain there until the ring coordinator calls you for the next round if you won your previous match.

Be respectful to the staff, officials other athletes and coaches. In turn they will show you the same courtesy.

Be respectful to the referees, showing consideration and appreciation for the performance of his or her duties.

Any disputes regarding matches are to be settled by the Referee. All decision by the Referee will be final.

Direct all questions to tournament staff at the administration table. We will do our best to answer your questions as quickly as possible. Please be patient with questions as there are a lot of competitors at the event. As such we remain busy throughout the day.

Please maintain your belongings. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** March 08, 2025
**End:** March 09, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Niagara Falls

**Location:** Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada


## Pricing

**Price Range:** 113 CAD – 129.95 CAD
## Links

- Registration: http://nextgenbjj.com
- Source: https://ontario-jiu-jitsu.smoothcomp.com/en/event/20948
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextgenjiujitsu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextGenerationBJJ/

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/2025-nextgen-niagara)
