# Sydney Grappling Championship > Competition in Stanhope, New South Wales, Australia | May 29, 2026 – May 30, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** **THINGS WE DO DIFFERENTLY** **RULES AND FORMAT:** Additionally, you are welcome to read through the IBJJF Rule Book, Technical Fouls and Illegal Moves. [CLICK HERE](https://ibjjf.com/books-videos) to access the IBJJF Rules Book. **REGISTRATIONS:**Registration must be completed and paid in full before the event's deadline. Unpaid registrations by the deadline will be considered incomplete. **PRICING** *Black belts compete for free. **LAST DAY TO CHECK, CHANGE AND WITHDRAW:** 26th May 2026, 11:59pm **BRACKETS RELEASE**: Between 28-30 May 2026 **SPECTATOR FEES** Adults: $15 per person • All spectators under 12 are free, however they must be accompanied by 1 adult. • One (1) parent or guardian per child can enter for free if their kids have participated in the Kids and Juvenile Divisions. • Only One (1) coach per team can enter for free, no other coaches can enter for free. Coaches must register to get the free ticket. [REGISTER HERE](https://forms.gle/t92KDB1enosai8Sg9) **WEIGHT DIVISION:**All competitors will be weighing in no gi uniform for either division. Once you have passed weigh in, you will be passed for both divisions. ***No additional weight allowance will be given.** If the competitor is over their weight division, they will be disqualified. **AGE DIVISION:**Sydney Grappling Championship calculates the competitor's age category based on the birth year of the athlete. If you are born in 2000, you will be calculated as 26 years old. ________________________________________________________**COMPETITOR LIST:**The competitor list will be updated live throughout the day. Please check the 'Athletes' tab to view it. HOW TO CHANGE DIVISION: [https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel) **WEIGH IN:** • Competitors must be weighed in, pass uniform check and wait in the warm up area at least 60min before their scheduled match. Competitors are required to stay inside the competition area once weighed in. • Please check your bracket time regularly as the schedule is dynamic and frequently changes. • You will be disqualified if you miss your weigh in. • Please ensure that you are able to hear your mat's marshall when you are in the competition area. IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION IF YOU: • Leave the mat area you are scheduled to compete on. • Not responding when called to compete due to usage of ear phones, or similar devices. **UNIFORM REQUIREMENT:** For Gi Divisions For No Gi Divisions **JUNIORS TRANSITIONING INTO JUVENILE/ADULTS BELT RANKS** • Under the IBJJF guidelines, kids transitioning to Juveniles must wear either Blue or Purple belts at their coaches' discretion. • Juveniles are not allowed to compete wearing Junior coloured belts (Grey, Yellow, Orange or Green). • Juveniles will not be permitted to change to a white belt rank if they have previously achieved a junior colour ranking. **TEAM/ACADEMY:**It is the Athlete's responsible to ensure they have registered under the correct academy/team name. Once registration is completed, this cannot be altered. **MEDALS AND GIFTS:**Competitors must receive their medals on the podium alongside the other athletes who placed in their division. **Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the medal**, and may lead to disciplinary action, including potential disqualification from other divisions in the same tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct. Any gifts, prizes, T-shirts or other awards must be collected on the day of the competition. Unclaimed items will not be distributed later and will be forfeited. **RISK AND INSURANCE:** The competitor and/or their guardian (if under 18) acknowledges and agrees that the competitor is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary insurance for loss, medical, hospital, life, income protection, personal, property, or any other risks or damages they may suffer or cause, either directly or indirectly. The competitor understands that failure to secure proper insurance against accidents, injuries, damage, or loss is at their own risk. Additionally, the competitor and/or their guardian agrees to indemnify the Sydney Grappling Championship against any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the competitor’s participation in the event. The competitor also agrees to make themselves available for pre and post-bout medical examinations, including drug testing, at the discretion of the Sydney Grappling Championship. Participation in the event will be subject to the interpretation of these test results and the sole discretion of the event organizers. **PARAMEDICS:**We have qualified first aid team on site who can treat injuries and provide pain relief immediately. If escalated medical attention is required, the necessary arrangements will be made. **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 29, 2026 **End:** May 30, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope **Location:** Stanhope, New South Wales, Australia ## Pricing **Price Range:** 25 AUD – 500 AUD ## Links - Registration: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30198 - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/30198 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneygrapplingchampionship/ ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** April 29, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/sydney-grappling-championship-25979)