# THE LEGACY CUP > Competition in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** The Legacy Cup celebrates the extraordinary contributions of: The Legacy Cup is not just another competition it is a tribute to the history, evolution, and enduring spirit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This special event celebrates the work, sacrifice, and innovation of the Grand Masters who shaped the art we practice today. It is our way of preserving their teachings, respecting their journey, and keeping the past alive for the next generation. Location: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 71 Eleventh Avenue, Tauranga 3110 Weigh-in & Check-in: From 9:30 AM Event Starts: 9:30 AM Sunday – All Day Event Gi & No-Gi | All Belts Kids compete Sunday morning. Adults compete Sunday afternoon. All competitors must have a current NZBJJF membership to compete in nationwide NZBJJF events. To complete registration, athletes must authenticate their membership through Smoothcomp: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/109/membership Membership enquiries: 📧 membership@nzbjjf.co.nz This event follows the official IBJJF Rules: https://ibjjf.com/rules Age divisions follow the IBJJF year-of-birth system (calculated as at 31 December of the competition year). Example: An athlete born 12/09/2013 will compete in the 13-year-old division. Weight categories are listed as net weight, with the Gi or No-Gi allowance included in brackets. Example: 79kg (82.3kg) Gi = Under 79kg net body weight and under 82.3kg including full Gi at weigh-in. The day after registrations close is Checking Day. On this day competitors must: • Confirm their division is correct • Ensure they have opponents • Make any necessary changes • Cancel registration via Smoothcomp if required After Checking Day, entries are non-refundable. • Until the last day of registration: 100% refund • During Checking Day: Partial refund available • After Checking Day: No refunds 🔥 Early Bird Registration Discount available for a limited time. 🔥 Register for BOTH Gi and No-Gi and receive a special two-division discount. Avoid disappointment on competition day: Any athlete (children, juveniles, and adults) who weighs over their registered division will be disqualified immediately. There will be NO division changes on the day and NO refunds once brackets are live. We look forward to a safe, fair, and exciting day of Jiu-Jitsu. Good luck to all competitors! **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 16, 2026 **End:** May 17, 2026 ## Location **Venue:** Elizabeth Street **Location:** Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 20 NZD – 50 NZD ## Links - Registration: http://www.facebook.com/nzbjjf - Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/30757 ## Tags Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-legacy-cup)