# American Grappling Association Chicago

> Competition in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States | November 23, 2024 – November 24, 2024

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** **American Grappling Association CHICAGO: November 23rd 2024**

**Location:**Oak Lawn Pavilion 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

**Doors Open**@ 7:30am | Event Starts @ 9am

**PREREGISTRATION ONLY**

Early Bird Registration 1/2 Divisions – (Register before November 1st at 11:59pm) $55 or $85 for both Gi and Nogi

Regular Registration 1/2 Divisions – (Register before November 16th at 11:59pm) $65 or $120 for both Gi and Nogi

Late Registration 1/2 Divisions – (Register before November 22nd  at 11:59pm) $75 or $140 for both Gi and Nogi

Per Absolute Division – $30

**6 $500 CASH PRIZE/ CHAMPIONSHIP BELT BRACKETS**

-Men's Adult Absolute UNDER 170 GI, OVER 170 GI

-Men's Adult Absolute: UNDER 170 NOGI, OVER 170 NOGI

-Women's Adult Absolute: Absolute Gi, Absolute NOGI

***there must be at least 8 competitors for the cash prize**

**FORMAT:**American Grappling Association tournaments follow a Modified Double Elimination format meaning that all adult competitors get 4 matches for signing up for a division that fills up to 5 competitors (for the cash brackets it will follow a single elimination format). That means if you compete in both Gi and NoGi, you could get many different fights!

Registration Requirements

**ALLOWED TECHNIQUES & RULES :**[https://americangrappling.co/rules-regulations/](https://americangrappling.co/rules-regulations/)

Participants in events organized by the American Grappling Association (AGA) are required to comply with the following behavioral guidelines:

**DIVISIONS:**[https://americangrappling.co/divisions/](https://americangrappling.co/divisions/)

The American Grappling Association (AGA) is committed to ensuring fair competition, and as such, the following procedures are in place for reviewing officiating decisions:

**SANDBAGGING POLICY**

The American Grappling Association (AGA) enforces a strict policy against sandbagging to maintain fair competition. This policy includes the following stipulations:

**UNIFORM/HYGINE**

**HYGINE STANDARDS**

**WEIGH-IN**

**MATCH DURATION AND FORMAT**

**SCORING AND OFFICIATING RULES**

**FORMATS**

Absolute Division

**FOULS**

**VIEWING COMPETITOR LISTS**

The list of competitors is updated live during the registration period. It's accessible on the event page under the registrations tab. Participants are encouraged to verify their details and those of other competitors by the final day of registration, rather than waiting for the finalization of brackets.

**MODIFYING DIVISIONS AFTER REGISTRATION:**

After registration closes, there’s a window until 5 PM the next day for any adjustments to registrations. These can be made by logging into participant accounts. Post-deadline, registrations are locked, and no further changes are allowed. Competitors without opponents in their division can either move up a division or cancel their registration for a full credit.

**MERGING DIVISIONS:**

Post-deadline, if competitors are alone in their divisions, they might be merged with another division. Those still without opponents after brackets are released receive full credit for a future event.

**REFUND POLICY:**

**BRACKETS & SCHEDULE:**

Brackets and the event schedule are published 48 hours prior to the tournament. These can be found on the event page. A large 55-inch TV displays the live schedule at the venue. If needed, participants will be called to the mat via microphone. Competitors are advised to be present in the venue at least 60 minutes before their division start time.: [https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time)

**WEIGH-INS:**

**Weigh-ins are conducted on the event day. Competitors don’t need to weigh in with their Gi and only need to weigh in once for multiple divisions. Weigh-ins are available from the event start until 60 minutes before the division start time.**

**COACHING & SPECATATOR GUIDELINE:**

Each match area will have one chair per side for coaches. Only competitors and on-deck competitors are allowed within the barricades during matches.

**AWARDS & PRIZES:**

Beautiful gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to all podium finishers. $500 and Championship Belts will be awarded to Male Absolute Gi (under 170 over 170) and No Gi Expert champions(under 170, over 170), and Female Absolute Gi and Nogi.

**MEDIC ON HAND:**

A trained and professional medic is always on sight.

**WARM UP AREA:**

**SCOREBOARD FEATURES:**

**TEAM AWARDS & RECOGNITION:**

**DIVISION RESULTS:**

**Event Employment Opportunities**

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** November 23, 2024
**End:** November 24, 2024
## Location

**Venue:** Oak Lawn

**Location:** Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States


## Pricing

**Price Range:** $30 – $65
## Links

- Registration: https://americangrappling.co
- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/16339
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- Facebook: https://facebook.com/americangrappling.co

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/american-grappling-association-chicago-14527)