# The London Open > Competition in London, Ontario, Canada | October 05, 2024 – October 07, 2024 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** THIS EVENT IS A PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! This event will be GI and No-Gi for Adults and Gi Only for Kids. Divisions will be for all ages (starting at 4 yrs old), belts and weight classes Event is sanctioned by Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association. All athletes are required to have a valid membership. Note: If you have any issues or questions regarding OJA membership please email us at events@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com Tournament Dates October 5th, 2024 - Adult Gi October 6th, 2024 - Kid's Gi and Adult No-Gi RULES: [https://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.ontariojiujitsuassociation.com/bjj-tournament-rules/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1657570065470779%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw0-xmuuGy4rVDCiSjYLjnOl&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1657570065478259&usg=AOvVaw1gqFg8ykDqlkS94BKkpf8t) **BELT & AGE DIVISIONS (*Note: Age divisions are based on Year of Birth)*** *Year of Birth Age Division Belts* 2020/2019 Kids 1 White, Grey 2018/2017 Kids 2 White, Grey, Yellow 2016/2015 Kids 3 White, Grey, Yellow 2014/2013 Youth 1 White, Grey, Yellow & Up 2012/2011 Youth 2 White, Grey, Yellow & Up 2010/2009 Teen White, Grey, Yellow & Up 2008/2007 Juvenile White, Blue 2006 and before Adult Male White, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black 2006 and before Adult Female White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black 1994 and before Master 1 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black 1984 and before Master 2 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black 1974 and before Master 3 White, Blue, Purple, Brown/Black REGISTRATION FEES Early Bird Price: August 20th Kids/Adults $80 Regular Price: September 20th Kids/Adults $90 Late Registration Price: October 1st Kids/Adults $100 Adults- +$30 to add No-Gi Division IMPORTANT DATES Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 Last day for Cancellations / Full Refunds: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 Registration Check day (Athlete correction) deadline Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 Schedule Release Date Friday, October 4th, 2024 Brackets Release Date Friday, October 4th, 2024 SPECTATOR FEE: $10 Seniors and Kids under 8 are Free Coaches - please post this at your gym and refer your parents to this facebook group so they can be informed -refer to smoothcomp for info / details / reminders / schedule / brackets -check your emails as well for information -arrive at the venue at least 1-1.5 hours before the division start time -spectator fees are typically $10 (cash only) but price may vary from event to event - seniors and kids under 10 usually are free -listen for your division called to the weigh ins - if you aren’t sure if you’ve been called yet - ask at the weigh in desk -once you weigh in remain in the bullpen (holding area) until your division is called and the ring coordinator comes to get you -weigh in is with the Gi on and there is a 1lb weight allowance - footwear MUST be worn at all times when not competing on the mat -Gi colours for teens, juveniles and adults are white, blue and black and must be clean and to the right specifications (length) -NO rashguards or spats for boys/men under your Gi -please keep your Gi on and tied up at all times when in the warm up and competition areas - even after your matches -no jumping over the barricades -once your division is done go to podium and wait for your medal presentation -ONLY registered coaches with their coaches passes will be allowed matside to coach kids up to youth age 11 - coaching for teens 12 and up will happen outside the barricades -parents/family members/friends must watch from outside the barricades for all ages - parents your children will be taken to the mats by a ring coordinator and you can follow them to their mat on the outside of the barricades (your child will be in full view at all times) -no picture taking or video taping inside the barricades / matside by anyone (unless hired by the promoter) - athletes you may put your phone on a tripod on the scorekeepers table and video tape your matches that way -IMPORTANT- we are trying to keep the mat areas as free from people as possible so the table runners, medics, etc can do their jobs easily - as well as for various other reasons which is why we have the rules for coaches/family members matside -please be courteous and respectful to all event staff, volunteers etc. they are doing their very best to ensure the event runs smoothly - we have a lot of student volunteers so if there are any issues please speak to the chief official or tournament promoter/organizer -the referees decision is final - if you have any questions please talk to the head referee or chief official at the event -it is helpful for all athletes, coaches, parents etc. to know the jiu jitsu rules - the OJA is running rules courses on Friday nights before some tournaments so come and gain some knowledge -want to become a referee or involved with the tournament scene or the Ontario Jiu Jitsu Association/OJA? contact Tony Isaacs (coaches@ontariojiujitsuassociation.com) for more information - “many hands make light work” **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** October 05, 2024 **End:** October 07, 2024 ## Location **Venue:** London **Location:** London, Ontario, Canada ## Pricing **Price:** 101.7 CAD ## Links - Source: https://ontario-jiu-jitsu.smoothcomp.com/en/event/17913 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/the-london-open-14128)