# King of the South VIII BJJ Festival - Featuring the NZBJJF Queenstown Spring Open

> Competition in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand | November 28, 2025 – November 29, 2025

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** All competitors are required to have current NZBJJF membership to compete in all NZBJJF nation wide events. In order to compete the online registration process, competitors must authenticate using their NZBJJF membership [https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership](https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership). If you have any further membership related queries or assistance, please e-mail: membership@nzbjjf.co.nz

The NZBJJF will calculates competitor date of births against the the 31-12-2021 (or current year minus year of birth)**to align with IBJJF rules**. So, a competitor born on the 12-09-2008 will therefore compete in the 13 Year Old age group. Please check [https://ibjjf.com/rules/](https://ibjjf.com/rules/)

**Weight Selection**

Weights in the drop down box are represented as net with the appropriate Gi or No Gi allowance included in brackets e.g. the 79kg (82.3kg) Gi weight category means a net weight under 79kg and a combined gross weight (including Gi) of under 82.3kg.

**Refund Policy**

If you would like to cancel your registration you have till the last day of registration to request a 100% refund.  After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Avoid disappointment and frustration on the day

Any athlete**(children, juveniles and adults)**that weigh in over their registered weight division will be disqualified immediately.

There will be**NO**changing of divisions for children, juveniles and adults on the day or after the brackets goes live and NO refunds will be given.

  Note to competitors & parents:
This is a***rough***schedule. Exact times will shift depending on match duration.
Please keep an eye on Smoothcomp throughout the day for live updates and mat calls.

Will happen right after all matches are completed in your specific division. Please head to the podium with the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place competitors from your division to receive your medal together and take photos.

* If you have any issues with signing up please get in touch via email at queenstown@nzbjjf.co.nz

**Good luck to all competitors, we look forward to a great day of Jiu Jitsu!**

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** November 28, 2025
**End:** November 29, 2025
## Location

**Venue:** Queenstown

**Location:** Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand


## Pricing

**Price Range:** 55 NZD – 65 NZD
## Links

- Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/25080
## Tags

Multi-Day

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

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