# PRIDE 51 > Competition in Chicago, Illinois, United States | November 16, 2024 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **Be the first one to register in your division and be surprise seeing other competitors follow you!** This event will run on time, according to the schedule which is available online throughout the tournament. Competitors are expected in the bullpen to be called to fight at the time according to the online schedule. Competitors not present will be disqualified if they are not present within 5 minutes of their scheduled fight time. By IBJJF regulations, youths 12 and younger can be grouped in the same bracket. When possible, we will split into separate boys and girls brackets, but depending on the size of the bracket, they may be combined. Generally, juveniles (16-17 years old) are not permitted to fight in the adults bracket. However, we will try to offer an extra fight for juveniles, if we also have a willing 18 year old fighter that is the same weight and belt. If both parties agree, we will attempt to arrange a special fight. Competitors with incomplete or unpaid registrations will be removed from the bracket when the registration is closed. For the**Weight In**competitor must have the uniform on: Gi (pants, jacket and belt) No Gi (short and rash guard) Clean Uniform in proper condition by PRIDEBJJ.com/Rules Avoid disqualifications, we will have uniform checker **Athletes with incomplete registration will be removed from the competitor list before the brackets release, with no guarantee to be re-included.** - Competitors will be grouped in age divisions not by the actual age, but by the year's birthday. So, for events in 2024, consider the competitor age in 2024. - Any competitor overweight will be disqualified (Kids, teens or Adults) 1. All Divisions with 4 or more competitors will have a ‘fight for 3rd’ place match. All divisions with only two competitors will have at least two fights / "Best of Three" 2. By the International Federation rules, MMA fighters, College Wrestlers and Judo Black Belts can not compete as a White belts. 3. ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE VALID ID TO COMPETE (Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their valid form of photo identification(ID) to the officials) 4. It is the parents responsibility to bring valid ID for their child competitors. ( Examples: Birth Certificate or copy, Passport, IBJJF Card, School ID with Birth Date ) 5. The brackets will be organized by software, so that athletes from the same team will face each other no later than the semi final match. 6. All the medals will be awarded only on the podium at the completion of the division, for athletes who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their division. Please note we will not mail medals. 7. ONLY competitors with Early and Regular registration will receive a FREE event t-shirt 8. There is a limit on the number of athletes in order to guarantee a high quality event. We will be posting info on the social media. 9. PRIDE BJJ reserves the right to close registration when we reach full capacity, or on the day of the appointed event registration deadline, whichever comes first. 10. Clean gi and no gi uniform, in proper condition by Pridebjj.com / Rules. We will have a Gi Checker. 11. For Kids and Adults with special needs, please register and contact us ASAP with further info. 12. Until 48 hours before the event starts, anyone that does not have a match is entitled to a full refund. But you also may request a change on your registration, subject to be approved. *CREDITS CAN BE DIRECTLY APPLIED TO A FUTURE EVENT *CANCELLATIONS ARE ISSUED UP UNTIL THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE MINUS A 20% CANCELLATION FEE** 13. Pre-schedule (Kids morning - Adults afternoon) Official schedule will be released only Thursday (event week). 14. Competitors will receive, until Friday at the event week, the ring number and estimation fight time at the cell phone provided at the registration form. 15. Competitors must keep the kimono and belt tied all times while in the waiting or competition area. 16. For your safety and others, please don't jump the barricades. 17. Arrive at the event only 60 minutes prior to your division schedule. The competitor should be warmed up by the time your bracket is called. 18. At the designated time, go to the concentration area, wearing your complete uniform to be inspected. 19. Keep checking the schedule because estimation time could be updated anytime. When your name shows up at the TV Screen you must stay in the concentration area. 20. You also can check the schedule at the concentration screen area. 21. Inside the concentration area, there will be a Ring Coordinator wearing a colete with your Ring Number. To avoid disqualifications, present yourself otherwise he/she will call your name three times only. 22. For the points system calculation, register under the same team name. Ex: Super Man BJJ is not the same as Super Man Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 23. No t-shirt under the jacket Gi. Only for female competitors sport bra or rash guards will be allowed. 24. LOYAL CLUB Rebate request are acceptable only by email until Regular Registration deadline. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** November 16, 2024 ## Location **Venue:** Chicago **Location:** Chicago, Illinois, United States ## Pricing **Price:** $99 ## Links - Registration: https://pridebjj.com/ - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/18703 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/pride-51)