# WELLINGTON OPEN > Competition in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand | May 24, 2025 – May 25, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Get ready for an exciting day of competition as NZBJJF brings the Wellington Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship to the capital! This 4-star event is a must for all Jiu-Jitsu enthusiasts, featuring both Gi and No-Gi divisions. Open to kids, teens, juveniles, and adults of all belts, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills on a national stage. Whether you’re competing for gold or gaining experience under the IBJJF rule set, this event promises to deliver high-level action, sportsmanship, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of an unforgettable championship! 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 90% 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 of May 2025 Weigh in and Checking in Starts at 8:30am Event starts at 9:30am **Kids will be competing in the morning** **Adults will be competing in the afternoon** IT`S AN ALL DAY EVENT. Address: 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 Contact Details: Email: info@nzbjjf.co.nz Spectator fee: $8 per person $20 for a family up to 3x $25 for family up to 4x >>> All BLACK BELTS and COACHES with a current NZBJJF or IBJJF active membership can also enter free! @nzbjjf @kidsjiujitsuleague ***Good luck to all competitors, we look forward to a great day of Jiu Jitsu!*** **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** May 24, 2025 **End:** May 25, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** Rakau Road **Location:** Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand ## Pricing **Price Range:** 49 NZD – 52 NZD ## Links - Source: https://nzbjjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/20122 --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/wellington-open)