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NZBJJF JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP | GI & NO-GI
The New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (NZBJJF) proudly presents the Bay of Plenty Open 2027, an official NZBJJF 5-Star Event in Tauranga.
Divisions & pricing
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Female Absolute Gi femaleNZ$20
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Female Absolute No-Gi femaleNZ$20
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Male Absolute Gi maleNZ$20
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Male Absolute No-Gi maleNZ$20
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Boys Gimale
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total!Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Gender: male]
NZ$45 -
Boys No-Gimale
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Gender: male]
NZ$45 -
Girls Gifemale
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Gender: female]
NZ$45 -
Girls No-Gifemale
Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $70 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Gender: female]
NZ$45 -
Juvenile Boys GimaleAges 6–17
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 6-17, Gender: male]
NZ$45 -
Juvenile Boys No-GimaleAges 16–17
16-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 16-17, Gender: male]
NZ$45 -
Juvenile Girls GifemaleAges 6–17
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 6-17, Gender: female]
NZ$45 -
Juvenile Girls No-GifemaleAges 6–17
6-17 years! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $35 per division. Combo: $75 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $45 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 6-17, Gender: female]
NZ$45 -
Female GifemaleAges 18+
18 years and above! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $40 per division. Combo: $80 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $50 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: female]
NZ$50 -
Female No-GifemaleAges 18+
18 years and above! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $40 per division. Combo: $80 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $50 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: female]
NZ$50 -
Male GimaleAges 18+
18 years and above! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $40 per division. Combo: $80 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $50 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: male]
NZ$50 -
Male No-GimaleAges 18+
18 years and above! Early Bird Special: Register for both Gi & No-Gi during the Early Bird period and pay only $40 per division. Combo: $80 total! Single Division (Gi or No-Gi): $50 Compete more. Save more. [Requirements: Age: 18+, Gender: male]
NZ$50
Schedule
Join us in the Bay of Plenty for a full day of Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, bringing together athletes, academies, coaches and families from across New Zealand.
Competition: Gi & No-Gi
All athletes must arrive at the venue and complete their weigh-in at least 2 hours before their scheduled match time.
Please check your scheduled match time on Smoothcomp and plan your arrival accordingly.
First Matches: 9:45 AM
Final schedules and individual match times will be published through Smoothcomp once registration closes and brackets have been completed.
Athletes must check their Smoothcomp profile and scheduled match times before travelling to the venue.
The Bay of Plenty Open 2027 welcomes athletes from all academies, teams and affiliations.
The official Checking Day takes place after registration closes.
Any permitted corrections, cancellation requests or registration changes must be submitted within the published Checking Day period.
Once Checking Day closes and brackets are prepared, further changes may no longer be possible.
After Checking Day: No refunds.
Adults & Teens (13+): NZ$10Children (7–12): NZ$6Children Under 6: FREE
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Official event updates, schedules, brackets and important competition announcements will also be published through Smoothcomp.
Athletes, parents and coaches are responsible for monitoring Smoothcomp and NZBJJF communication channels for event updates.
The New Zealand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation looks forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, academies and families from across New Zealand to the Bay of Plenty Open 2027 in Tauranga.
NZBJJF 5-STAR EVENT | GI & NO-GI | TAURANGA, BAY OF PLENTY
Rules
The Bay of Plenty Open welcomes competitors from all academies and affiliations, with divisions for Kids, Teenagers, Juveniles and Adults across all eligible belt and experience levels.
Competition will be conducted under IBJJF rules and division standards, with NZBJJF committed to providing a professional, safe, fair and well-organised competition environment for every athlete.
Athletes do not need to weigh in at 8:30 AM unless their division is scheduled early in the morning.
Kids divisions compete first, so weigh-in opens at 8:30 AM for our youngest competitors.
Kids & Youth Divisions: MorningAdult Divisions: Afternoon
Kids
Teenagers
Juveniles
Adults
All eligible belt and experience levels
Gi
No-Gi
Athletes may register for Gi, No-Gi, or both, subject to age, belt and division eligibility.
The Bay of Plenty Open 2027 will be conducted under IBJJF rules and competition standards.
Athletes, coaches and parents are strongly encouraged to review the applicable rules before registering and competing.
Official IBJJF Rules
Age divisions are determined according to the applicable IBJJF year-of-birth system.
Athlete name
Academy
Belt or skill level
Age division
Weight division
Gi / No-Gi registration
Weight categories displayed in Smoothcomp show the athlete's net weight, with the applicable competition-attire allowance shown in brackets where relevant.
This means the athlete is registered in the 79 kg division, with a maximum gross weigh-in weight of 82.3 kg while wearing the Gi.
Athletes are responsible for registering in the correct weight division.
If an athlete exceeds the maximum permitted weight for their registered division at the official weigh-in, the athlete will be disqualified from that division.
This policy applies to Kids, Teenagers, Juveniles and Adults.
No weight division changes on competition day
No weight changes after brackets have been published
No refunds for athletes disqualified for failing to make weight
Please check your weight carefully before selecting your division.
This is the athlete's final opportunity to review their registration and division status before brackets are finalised.
Age division
Belt / skill level
Weight category
Academy
Gi / No-Gi entry
Division status
Bay of Plenty Open registrations are subject to the refund deadlines published on the official event page.
Checking Day: Refund or cancellation options may be available during the published Checking Day period, subject to the event policy.
No refunds will be issued to athletes who are disqualified for failing to make their registered weight.
Early registration is encouraged to secure your place and assist with the organisation of divisions.
Athletes registering for both Gi and No-Gi may receive a special two-division registration rate.
Families, teammates and supporters are encouraged to come along and support the athletes throughout the competition.
Prepare well. Check your registration. Make weight. Support your teammates. Compete with respect.
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