Battleground Universe Event Series - Garden City, NY

Battleground Universe Event Series

DATE: Saturday, July 27, 2024

LOCATION: Nassau Community College, 1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530


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IMPORTANT DATES:

Sunday, July 21, at 11:59 pm  EST : The last day to cancel for a credit (no refunds)

Thursday, July 25, at 11:59 pm EST: Registration closes (when we reach the maximum capacity, whichever happens first)

Friday, July 26, at 12:00 pm EST:  Registration weight class/correction deadline: 

Saturday, July 27:

7:00 am -  Doors Open

7:15-8:15 am- Weigh-ins kids/teens

10:00 am-11:30 am - All other divisions weigh-in

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  - Competition for Kids and Teen divisions 

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Adult and Masters Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

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WHO CAN COMPETE:

The Battleground Universe Event Series is open to all ages and skill levels: https://graciewarrenbg.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16856/page/44305/competition-classes.  

You do not need to qualify to enter Battleground Universe tournaments. 

FORMAT:

• Gi and No Gi
• Gracie-Warren Battleground proprietary ruleset:  https://graciewarrenbg.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16856/page/44306/rules 
• Head-to-head contests determine winners who advance, intensifying competition and crowning a single champion.

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MANDATORY WEIGH-INS:

 Friday, July 26 at 12:00 pm EST : Registration weight class/correction deadline
Friday, July 26 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST : Early Weigh-in all Divisions ( $25 )

Saturday, July 27 :
7:15 to 8:15 am for Kids and Teens

10:00 to 11:30 am for Adults

ALL competitors must weigh in, even if your division has no weight limit. 

Athletes must make the weight class they registered for: https://graciewarrenbg.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16856/page/44304/weighin 

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TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Divisions:

https://graciewarrenbg.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16856/page/44305/competition-classes 

Rules: 

https://graciewarrenbg.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16856/page/44306/rules

Positional controlled point system:

• Takedown to guard = 2pt and go behinds 2pts *
• Takedown and back take = 2pt
• Sweep = 2pts
• Reversal to side Guard = 2pts
• Back take with hooks or figure fore = 4pts
• Mount = 4 pts
• Guard Pass = 3 pts
• Knee on Belly = 2pts
• In the event of a submission attempt from knee on belly resulting in a position reversal, the reversal will not be counted.
• Technical superiority winner = 12+ points

TIE SCORE AT THE END OF REGULATION: 

OVERTIME FOR A WINNER - RIDE OUT STRATEGY 

• If a match concludes without submissions or points awarded, advantage points serve as a tiebreaker. Advantage points are awarded to competitors who attempt and secure technical submission positions without scoring or submitting their opponent. For instance, if a position is achieved but not held for three seconds. It is crucial to note that advantage points are only applicable in the case of a tied score. Even if your opponent has multiple advantages, earning just one advantage point can lead to victory.

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COACHES AND SPECTATORS:

Purchase Tickets: https://app.gopassage.com/events/gracie-warren-battleground-events-jul2024

Coaches pass: $20

Spectator ticket: $10

Parking pass: $10

PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF MINORS:

All Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times throughout the event. This includes getting to and from mats, sitting in bleachers, and using the restrooms.

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REFUND POLICY:

Registration fees are non-refundable. Registered competitors who are unable to compete for any reason may request credit toward a future tournament until the Sunday before the event. Credits after this date will only be offered if we cannot find you a suitable match.

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CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS:

Registration corrections can be made by logging into your Smoothcomp account by 12 pm on July 26 EST. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] with your full name, contact info, and the correction.