WEIGH-INS TIME AND LOCATION:

Competitors, please note that weigh-ins WITH THE GI ON will be conducted on the day of the tournament and on the mat before competitor’s first match. Remember! In the weight list the “GI” weight is already added, so make sure you are in the correct division. Competitors who do not make their weight division will automatically be disqualified. You MUST bring a valid form of identification at the time of weigh-in.
Each competitor must have a separate Individual Competitor Registration Form. Prior to check-in each competitor must have his/her own Signed Waiver Liability. Without a signed waiver, you will not be allowed to compete. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Competitor Package will be distributed at the * QUICK CHECK-IN (FAST WAY) the day before the tournament if they wish, or at the CHECK-IN TABLE the day of the tournament, it contains the following:

• Tickets for entry into the event (without which no one, not even competitors, will be admitted).
• One Tournament T-shirt.
• Match Queuing Card (this card will have your name, mat number to report to, and match number for your first match). Without your Match Queuing Card you will not be allowed in the competition area.

QUICK CHECK IN (Fast Way): Day before the tournament / Friday, April 25th

Competitors have the option of picking up the required “Competitor’s Package” (Event Entry Tickets, Queuing Card, Waiver Liability, and Tournament T-Shirt) the day before the tournament if they wish. This will allow them to bypass the normal line for the competitors at the check-in table the day of the tournament and enter directly into the tournament site without waiting in line.
You can pick up the competitor’s package the day before the tournament at:

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
344 West Grant Line Rd., Tracy, CA 95376
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00pm / 3:00pm to 8:00pm

ACCESS TO THE COMPETITION AREA:

Competition Area Access to non-competitors will be restricted to Promoters, Volunteers, Referees, Coaches, and Instructors with the proper identification pass. Coaches / Instructors may accompany competitors onto the competition area, and must leave the area immediately after the competitor’s match.

VOLUNTEERS:

In order to run a smooth and organized tournament, the tournament organizers reserve the right to choose volunteers and reassignment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (209) 832-9996 or by email at invitational2008@charlesgracie.com