ADCC Arizona Open

DATE:

Saturday, August 5, 2023

LOCATION:

USA Fit Games Expo @ WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Expo Map (will likely be updated by the expo before the event)

IMPORTANT DATES:

$125 until July 23
$150 until August 2

$75 to add additional divisions.

Last day to cancel for a credit (no refunds): Sunday, July 30 at 11:59pm local time.

Registration closes: Wednesday, August 2 at 11:59pm local time, or when we reach maximum capacity of 900 competitors, whichever happens first.

Registration correction deadline: Wednesday, August 2 at 11:59pm local time.

WEIGH INS:

Friday, August 4, 2023 at the venue from 5-7pm.

If you cannot make day before weigh ins, please email info@rmnevents.com to arrange same day weigh in options.

Maximum of 0.5kg (1.1lbs) weight allowance. Anyone weighing more than this over their weight division will be moved up in weight.

ADCC RULES SEMINAR

Friday, August 4, 2023 at the venue starting at 6:30pm - free and open to everyone.

We HIGHLY encourage all competitors and coaches to attend to fully understand ADCC rules.

WHO CAN COMPETE:

ADCC Opens are for all competitors - kids through masters, beginner through advanced, from any country.

You do not need to qualify to compete in ADCC Opens.

CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS:

Registration corrections can be done by logging into your smoothcomp account. Or, you can email shawn@adcc-official.com with your full name and the correction.

REFUND POLICY:

Registration fees are non-refundable. Registered competitors that are unable to compete due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit toward a future tournament up to 5 days prior to registration closing. Refunds will only be offered if we are not able to find you a suitable match, meaning registration fees are non-refundable.

FORMAT:

• NO GI ONLY
• ADCC rules and legal techniques: http://www.adcc-official.com/opens/rules.html
• Double elimination (at least two matches guaranteed).
• Compete for third place (no double bronze).

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS:

There is one women's and one men's absolute division - open to all ranks, weights, and above at 18.

Absolute divisions will all be single elimination.

MATCH LENGTHS:

Kids (up to age 12): 4 minutes
Teens and juveniles (age 13-17): 5 minutes
Adults: 6 minutes
Masters: 5 minutes

COACHES

One free coach pass per every 5 students registered from that same academy, minimum of 5 students. Example:

0-4 competitors: No coach pass
5-9 competitors: 1 coach pass
10-14 competitors: 2 coach passes

And so forth.

SPECTATORS

Spectator tickets are handled by the USA Fit Games. You can purchase a ticket here: https://www.usafitgames.com/cities/phoenix/tickets-times/

NOT ALLOWED AT ANY ADCC EVENTS:

Close outs: Teammates, friends, etc not having a real match if they meet in a bracket.

Sandbagging: Signing up for a lower skill level or younger age group (masters signing up for adult is permitted). Please notify us if you see a competitor you suspect is sandbagging.

Doing either of these may result in a permanent ban from all ADCC events, even on the first offense.

MEDIA REQUESTS:

Submit a media request here: Media Request Form

Media requests will be handled by megan@adcc-official.com.

Requests should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event date. Any requests submitted after that may not be considered.

WORK ADCC SCOTTSDALE OPEN

Apply here: https://forms.gle/D4jqW5MfbLuAv6Jq5