# Empire Grappling: Northern Kids Open > Competition in Leeds, England, United Kingdom | October 25, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY** By registering for this event, you agree to the below terms and conditions and confirm agreement to our event guidelines on the relevant tabs on Smoothcomp for this event. **Event:**Empire Grappling – Northern Kids Open. **Date:**Saturday, 25th October 2025 (Morning) **Location:**John Charles Centre for Sport, Indoor Bowls and Athletics Centre, Middleton Grove, Belle Isle, Leeds LS11 5DJ **APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE** **EVENT SPONSORS** **REGISTRATION DEADLINES** This event is**pre-registration only**. No late registrations or on-the-day sign-ups will be accepted. Registration may close earlier if venue capacity is reached. **AMENDING REGISTRATION** All division changes must be made through**Smoothcomp**by**Saturday, 18th October 2025 at 10:00pm.** **HOW TO AMEND OR CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION** For step-by-step guidance on how to amend or cancel your registration, please refer to the tutorial videos below: **SPECTATORS** **Entry Fee:**The cost for spectator entry is**£6.50**, payable via cash or card at the door on the day of the event. This fee applies to**all spectators**, including parents of competing children. ·**Children under 12**: Free entry. ·**Coaches**: Please refer to the coach’s section below for specific details. · Your spectator fee grants you access to the event and the use of all available facilities. **Payment Information:**Spectator fees are collected at the main reception inside the competition hall on the day of the event. Parents of athletes are advised to purchase their spectator band before their child’s weigh-in to ensure a smooth process **COACHES** **Arrival and Entry:**Coaches are permitted to enter the venue from when doors open through the spectator entrance only. **Note:**Ensure that your gym is correctly listed in Smoothcomp for accurate allocation. For example: **Passes will be allocated to ‘Stealth BJJ Manchester’ in this example.* **COACH PASS ALLOCATION** ***NEW FOR 2025*** AAA (Access All Areas) - We appreciate that having this many individual athletes or more to deal with for a head coach can be overwhelming and we want to work with the head coach to make their day and our day as smooth as possible. This pass will be allocated to the HEAD COACH ONLY and they will have a little more elasticity on the day. This pass cannot however be abused and passed to anyone else and must still where possible abide by our coach rules or it will be revoked. Any additional coaches beyond the allocated passes will be classified as spectators and must pay the standard spectator fee, which is payable on the day at the door and then must coach from the spectator area. **COACH CHAIR & CROWD CONTROL** There will be**one coach chair**on each side of every score table, reserved for the coaches of the athletes on the mat only. The only individuals permitted within the barricades during the tournament are: **ATHLETES** **DIVISION MERGERS** Once registration closes, provisional division mergers are made based on our experience and other relevant factors. Athletes without opponents in their division may be merged with a different division. **MERGE CRITERIA (UNDER 18's)** If you require any exceptions beyond these criteria, please contact us before the amendment’s deadline. If any athlete is left without a match after merges, they will receive a full refund processed by**Empire Grappling**directly. **REFUND/CREDIT POLICY** **Watch this video to learn how to withdraw - https://youtu.be/vk7x0CvvEaE *No registration transfers to another individual under any circumstances.* **COUPON CODES** Please note:If a coupon code is used for a registration and the customer later withdraws, no additional coupon will be issued. Coupon codes are single use only.* **BRACKETS & SCHEDULE** You can monitor your match timing on your mobile device. You can view how to find this via the following link: [Smoothcomp Match Timing](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time). **WEIGH-INS** **MEDALS** Once your division is fully complete and if you have secured a medal, gather your fellow medallists and proceed to the podium area for medal collection and photos. **All medallists from that division must be present to receive medals.* **TEAM TROPHIES** In response to your feedback, we are committed to recognising the outstanding efforts of individual academies. While the Affiliation Champion award remains, we have a series of categories to honour the hard work and dedication of academies: **Please note: T**eam trophies are awarded only to individual academies, not combined academies/affiliations. If a combined academy/affiliation tops the rankings, the trophy will be awarded to the next qualifying singular academy. Ensure your academy and affiliation information is correct when registering. Coaches, please verify that your gym in Smoothcomp is listed as a singular academy to be eligible for these awards. Additionally, we offer an award for the #1 Athlete of the Event, which will only be granted if there is a clear winner. This award cannot be shared. **EVENT STAFF & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES** We are always looking for experienced referees and event staff along athletes to assist with event setup. If you are interested, please email us with your name, experience, and which tournament you’re referring to at**info@empiregrapplingevents.com**. **RELEASE OF LIABILITY** By submitting your application and registering for Empire Grappling: Northern Kids Open, you agree to the following terms: You also agree to be filmed, photographed, and recorded for promotional or media purposes, without any compensation. For minors, the legal guardian grants permission for participation. Violations of the above policies may result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of fees, and banning from future events. **CODE OF CONDUCT** Empire Grappling enforces a**zero-tolerance policy**for disrespect, verbal abuse or physical threats towards anyone during the event. By applying and/or participating in any Empire Grappling event, I confirm that I have read and agree to all its terms. Furthermore, I acknowledge that by authorising payment I also consent fully to all terms and conditions contained herein. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** In light of current conditions, please only register if you are willing to accept that, in case of government-imposed restrictions affecting the event, your entry fee will be converted into a**credit**for future Empire Grappling events. Your support is greatly appreciated as we navigate these challenges. **RELEVANT DOCUMENTS** To access important documents including our**Privacy Notice**,**Data Protection Policy**,**Safeguarding Policy**and**General Risk Assessment**, please visit the following link: [Empire Grappling Documents](https://www.empiregrapplingevents.com/copy-of-documents). **CONTACT** For any further questions, please email us at**info@empiregrapplingevents.com**. **Empire Grappling Events Ltd** **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** October 25, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** John Charles Way **Location:** Leeds, England, United Kingdom ## Pricing **Price:** £35 ## Links - Registration: https://www.empiregrapplingevents.com/ - Source: https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25790 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiregrappling/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empiregrapplingevents ## Tags Kids --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/empire-grappling-northern-kids-open)