# Sub Spectrum | Who's Next Fall Open > Competition in Des Moines, Iowa, United States | November 12, 2022 – November 13, 2022 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa Doors Open: 7:30 AM | Event Starts: 9:00 AM $15 admission for anybody who is not competing. Register by**October 4th**at 11:59 PM:**$100 for 1 or 2 Divisions** Register by**October 25th**at 11:59pm:**$115 for 1 or 2 Division** Register by**November 8th**at 11:59pm:**$130 for 1or 2 Divisions** Adult Absolute Divisions:**$30 per division **You must register for at least one regular division to participate in the Absolute!** **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!**We**DO NOT**accept**l**ate registrations or registrations the day of the event! https://www.subspectrumbjj.com/open-rules Sub Spectrum utilizes a**Round Robin format**for all regular Kids, Teens, and Adult divisions**capped at 10 competitors!** **Divisions with 2 competitors**will operate under a best-of-three format. **Divisions with 3-5 competitors**will operate under a normal round robin format. **Divisions with 6-10 competitors**will operate under a group stage round robin where competitors will be split in 2 round robin groups with the winners of each group facing off for 1st and 2nd and the second places from each group facing off for bronze following the group stage. This means that you will be able to compete in multiple matches regardless of outcome! We believe in giving you what you paid for, competitive submission grappling experience! **All Absolute & Feature Divisions**will utilize a**Single Elimination format.** **Day-before weigh-ins**will be available on**Friday November 11th from 6-7 PM.** **Day-of weigh-ins**will be available on**Saturday starting at 7:30 AM**. Competitors need to be weighed in 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for your first division! You will only need to weigh in once if you are competing in multiple divisions and you**WILL NOT**be required to weigh in wearing your gi. You will be required to wear clothing (t-shirt and shorts) while weighing in. You**WILL NOT**be allowed to disrobe or "strip" to your underwear, so please plan accordingly. Because you are required to weigh in clothed, there will be a**3 LBS ALLOWANCE**for all competitors to account for the weight of your clothing. You will not be allowed to switch divisions the day of the event. All changes and edits to your registration must be made by**Thursday November 10th at 11:59 PM**. If you are unable to make the registered weight before the start of your first match - you will be**DISQUALIFIED**. Competitors lists will be available to view throughout the registration period on the "Registrations" tab of the event page. If you do not see anybody registered for your division - register anyways! In the event that we are not able to place you in a fair division, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your registration credit to a future event. Event brackets and schedule will be available to view on the event page (Brackets and Schedule tab) no later than 12:00 PM Central on Thursday November 10th. Brackets and Schedule will be available to view on television screens set up at the event, as well as on your mobile device! You will have until 11:59 PM on Thursday November 10th to make any necessary changes to your registration. Changes to your registration can be made by logging into your account and editing your registration details. After this time, you will not be able to make any changes or edits to your registration. 1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver), and 3rd (Bronze) Place medals will be awarded for each division! Results will be updated LIVE throughout the event and displayed on the "Result" tab of the event page! Full refunds will only be issued for registrations cancelled during the Normal Registration period (until 11:59 PM on October 25th) Full credits will be issued for registrations cancelled during the Late Registration period and up until the edit/change deadline (until 11:59 PM on November 10th) Following the edit/change deadline (11:59 PM on Thursday November 10th), no refunds or credits will be issued. You can receive full refunds or credits by logging into your Smoothcomp account and cancelling your registration before the necessary deadlines listed above. There will be a professionally trained and certified medic on sight for the event. The Medic will be available for competitors to receive ice, evaluation, and advice in the event of an injury. We are always in need of experienced referees and event staff to assist with the event! Email us at SubSpectrumBJJ@gmail.com to see how you can help us produce another great Sub Spectrum event! **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** November 12, 2022 **End:** November 13, 2022 ## Location **Venue:** Des Moines **Location:** Des Moines, Iowa, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $30 – $120 ## Links - Registration: https://teespring.com/stores/sub-spectrum - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/8592 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subspectrum/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subspectrum/ --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/sub-spectrum-who-s-next-fall-open)