This is an open tournament which means all individuals and teams are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope that grapplers and wrestlers throughout Idaho will see this event as a way to compete locally.

Fill out the online registration information, read the waiver, and then submit the information to compete. Medals will be awarded to all participants age 17 and under and for first, second and third place for all other age groups.

We hope that you will participate as either a competitor or spectator and help us make this tournament a success!

Competitors who sign up before July 10th get a FREE event T-shirt.

Challenge Setup

This submission wrestling tournament will feature wrestling, grappling, jiu jitsu, and any other wrestling or martial arts style. Divisions will be split based on age, gender, weight, and experience. Everyone age 4 and up is invited and encouraged to participate.

All Levels Invited

Weigh-Ins

There will be two weigh-in times: July 16, 2010 at 5pm and July 17, 2010 at 7am. Both weigh-ins will be held at the Qwest Arena in the Sports Zone (get directions here). Remember, you only have to weigh-in at one of the designated weigh-in times, but you MUST weigh-in if you want to compete!

Age Divisions 4-5 yrs 6-7 yrs 8-10 yrs 11-14 yrs 15-17 yrs	Weight Divisions Under 40 lbs 40 lbs – 60 lbs 60 lbs – 85 lbs 85 lbs – 115 lbs 115 lbs – 140 lbs 140 lbs – 160 lbs 160 lbs – 180 lbs 180 lbs+	Experience Level Beginner (under 2 years) / White Belt* Intermediate (2-3 years) / Blue-Purple Belt* Advanced (3+ years) / Brown-Black Belt* *Belt level for Jiu Jitsu only
18+ yrs	Under 150 lbs 150 lbs – 165 lbs 165 lbs – 180 lbs 180 lbs – 200 lbs 200 lbs+	Event Divisions • Nogi • Gi • Absolute Gi • Absolute Nogi

Official Rules

Equipment and Attire

• • Each competitor will have the option of grappling in a Gi or shorts and a tight fitting t-shirt or rash guard. The upper torso must be covered.
• • Mouth guard is optional but for men/boys a protective cup must be worn
• • No shoes of any kind may be worn
• • Headgear is optional
• • Knee pads, ankle supports, and wrist support (i.e. tape) may be worn
• • No jewelry, loose articles, headbands, or other similar attire may be worn

Scoring System

• Takedowns 2 points
• Escapes 1 point
• Sweeps/Reversals 2 points
• Passing the Guard 2 points
• Mount (5 secs) 4 points
• Rear Mount (5 secs w/ both hooks in) 4 points
• Knee on Belly (5 secs) 3 points

Submissions

Any competitor tapping out (either verbally or physically) automatically loses, regardless of how many points they have.

Virtually all submissions are legal with the exception of the following:

• • Certain neck cranks (i.e. can openers, twisting the head with your hands, etc.)
• • Small joint manipulation
• • Choking with your hands
• • Headbutting, biting, eye gouging, or strikes of any kind

Sudden Death

In the event of a tie the competitors will grapple a final round of unlimited time. The referee will flip a coin. The coin toss winner will choose to be in a neutral position, in guard, or in his opponent’s guard. Whoever scores first will be declared the winner.

Rounds

• Under 18: One 3 minute round
• Over 18: One 5 minute round