# GrappleCity: Groningen Winter Open

> Competition in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands | November 16, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** **Location**: Sporthal Hoogkerk, Zuiderweg 70, 9744 AP, Groningen

Doors open 8:45am, first match is 9:30am

**Rules**: IBJJF rules/points, the only difference is there are no advantages.

**What to expect:**

**Registrations**:

Early registration -**Kids/Teens**1 division €37 / 2 divisions €54 (Gi/Nogi) until Oct 5th

**Adults**1 division €45 / 2 divisions €70 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €90 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €110 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Oct 5th

Normal Registration -**Kids/Teens**1 division €47 / 2 divisions €64 (Gi/Nogi) until Nov 2nd

**Adults**1 division €55 / 2 divisions €80 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €100 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €120 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Nov 2nd

Late registration -**Kids/Teens**1 division €57 / 2 divisions €74 (Gi/Nogi) until Nov 12th

**Adults**1 division €65 / 2 divisions €90 (Gi/Nogi) / 3 divisions €110 (Gi/Nogi/absolute) / 4 divisions €130 (Gi/Nogi/both absolutes) until Nov 12th

**Absolute divisions**are €40 if you're looking to enter without doing regular Gi/Nogi division also. Absolute divisions are discounted to €20 if you've entered Gi or Nogi divisions.

**Spectators**€5 at the registration desk

**Maximum Registration threshold:**Normal & Late registration will continue until maximum competitors number is reached.

**Offer:**Brown/Black Belts 50% off. Pro MMA Fighter 50% off.

In order to claim this discount, email us before payment is made & we'll verify your registration - GrappleCityorg@gmail.com

**Changing divisions**: After late registration closes, all competitors (or coaches, parents) have until 5PM the following day to make any changes. These changes can be made by logging in & modifying your details. After this change deadline, it will no longer be available to access & change. Competitors who are on their own in a division can change to move up a division or cancel their registration for a full credit. Check out: [https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel) for more.

**Refund policy**: Refunds can be gotten up until the end of the late registration date via logging into your smoothcomp a/c. For the couple of days from the late registration deadline until the tournament itself, we largely like to issue credits only as its easier/less hassle. However, if you would like a cash refund as a result of no one being in your division, then email GrappleCityorg@gmail.com & we'll action a cash refund.

If the registration deadline passes & there is no one in your division, we will aim to move you to a different divison where possible (you will receive communication in relation to this).

If this is not feasible a credit will be raised in line with our refund policy. This can be used on any of our tournaments.

**Brackets & Schedule**: Event brackets will be released at 12 midday on Nov 14th. You can see when your match is on by monitoring your smoothcomp page. TV screens in the venue on the day will also show this.

If the registration deadline passes & there is no one in your division, we will aim to move you to a different divison where possible (you will receive communication in relation to this).

If there isn't a suitable merger available, a credit will be raised in line with our refund policy. This can be used on any of our tournaments.

**Weigh Ins**: Visit the weigh in desk immediately once you pass registration desk. You only need to weigh in once (without Gi on) for both divisions.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** November 16, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Hoogkerk-Zuid

**Location:** Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands


## Pricing

**Price Range:** €40 – €55
## Links

- Source: https://grapplecity.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25859

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/grapplecity-groningen-winter-open)