# QUEENSTOWN SPRING OPEN/ King of the south Vl > Competition in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand | November 24, 2023 – November 26, 2023 ## 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/) **# RULES IBJJF**(International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) 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 they competitors can make changes to their entry or request refund by canceling 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. Get special discount when you register on the early bird time frame. TWO divisions receive a special discount! 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. 25th - 26th November 2023 Saturday 25th November - Kids, Adults and Masters, Gi and No Gi Tournament Sunday 26th November - Gi and No Gi Seminars with guest instructors LOCATION: [Queenstown Events Centre](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/-45.0297339,168.692275/queenstown+event+centre+address/@-45.0255827,168.6681977,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0xa9d51e42dd6a3753:0x84532dd90de76de0!2m2!1d168.7374488!2d-45.0168091) ADDRESS: Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9371 FINAL BRACKETS RELEASED: FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2023 8:00AM KIDS WEIGH IN *weigh in time is 1hr before your first match* 8:45AM KIDS BRIEFING 9:00AM KIDS COMPETITION START TIME 10:00AM ADULTS WEIGH IN *weigh in time is 2hrs before your first match* 12:00PM ADULTS COMPETITION START TIME 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 24, 2023 **End:** November 26, 2023 ## Location **Venue:** Queenstown **Location:** Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 20 NZD – 55 NZD ## Links - Registration: https://www.nzbjjf.co.nz - Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/10739 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzbjjf - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzbjjf --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/queenstown-spring-open-king-of-the-south-vl)