# Newcastle Open

> Competition in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | November 12, 2022 – November 13, 2022

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** **Welcome to Newcastle Open 13th November 2022 - GI & NOGI**

This event is a 3 star event. 27 points Gold, 9 points Silver and 3 points Bronze. We are also part of the Australian Federation Ranking.

OPEN TO ALL, BELTS, KIDS, JUVENILES, ADULTS & MASTERS.

AFBJJ Membership Required

All competitors are required to have current AFBJJ membership to compete in all AFBJJ nationwide events. In order to compete the online registration process, competitors must authenticate using their AFBJJ membership [https://afbjj.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/44/membership](https://afbjj.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/44/membership) . If you have any further membership related queries or assistance, please email membership@afbjj.com.

**Age Selection**

The AFBJJ now calculates competitor date of births against the the 31-12-2022 (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 14 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.

**Checking Day**

The day after entries close is when all competitors should check if their entry is correct and if they have other competitors in their division. On this day they competitors can make changes to their entry or request refund by cancelling their registration on the Smoothcomp system. Notice that after this day, entries are non-refundable.

**Refund Policy**

If you would like to cancel your registration you have till the last day of registration to request a 95% refund. After the registration is closed, you can still request partial refund during checking day. After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

**Start time and Location**

13th of November 2022 - Event starts at 10:00am at the Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre

**Schedule:**

Sunday - Kids (morning), Adult and Master all belts (Gi and Nogi)

Please see more details about schedule on our facebook and instagram page. @afbjj_nsw

**Contact Details:**

Email: afbjjnsw@gmail.com

**Spectator fee:**$10 per person online tickets link below, $15 at the door cash or card

[https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/newcastle-open-2022-tickets-441376227177](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/newcastle-open-2022-tickets-441376227177)

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** November 12, 2022
**End:** November 13, 2022
## Location

**Venue:** Centre Avenue

**Location:** Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia


## Pricing

**Price Range:** 35 AUD – 75 AUD
## Links

- Source: https://afbjj.smoothcomp.com/en/event/8268

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**Last Updated:** March 30, 2026

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