# Newcastle Open 2023

> Competition in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | November 11, 2023 – November 12, 2023

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** **Welcome to Newcastle Open 12th November 2023 - 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 31-12-2023 (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 15 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 check and changeto request a 95% refund. After that the registration fee is non-refundable.

**Start time and Location**

12th of November 2023 - Event starts at 9:00am 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-2023-tickets-507702861927](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/newcastle-open-2023-tickets-507702861927)

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** November 11, 2023
**End:** November 12, 2023
## Location

**Venue:** University Drive

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


## Pricing

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

- Source: https://afbjj.smoothcomp.com/en/event/9965

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/newcastle-open-2023)