Empire Grappling

🚨 LAST-MINUTE WITHDRAWALS 🚨

We understand plans can change. If you need to withdraw, this can now be done directly through your Smoothcomp account.

🎥 How to withdraw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk7x0CvvEaE 🎥

Withdrawing in advance helps us update brackets and avoids a DQ and loss being recorded on your Smoothcomp profile.

⏰ WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE ⏰
• Withdraw via Smoothcomp by Friday, 17th July 2026 at 10:00pm.
• After this time, non-attendance will likely result in a DQ on your Smoothcomp record.

💳 REFUND & CREDIT POLICY 💳
• Full refund if you withdraw 28+ days before the event.
• 100% credit coupon if you withdraw 7–27 days before the event.
• 50% credit coupon if you withdraw within 24 hours of brackets and timings being released.
• No refund or credit for withdrawals after these deadlines or on event day for any reason.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️
• Coupons are single-use only.
• If you withdraw after redeeming a coupon, it is lost regardless of when you withdraw.

📧 QUESTIONS 📧
Email [email protected] for the quickest and most accurate responses.

Thank you for your cooperation!

🎟️ EVENT DETAILS | VENUE, TIMINGS, PARKING & FAQ'S 🎟️

📍 Barnsley Metrodome, Queens Ground, Queens Rd, Barnsley, S71 1AN
🧭 Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pYjSheuT4pfM4nio9
🎫 Spectators: £10 cash or card, including parents of competing children
🚪 Doors open for spectators, coaches and parents at 8:00am

⏰ KEY TIMES (Approx)

Kids/Juveniles
🥋 Weigh-ins: From 7:45am
📣 Rules briefing: 8:45am
⚔️ Bouts begin: 9:00am

Adults/Masters/Seniors
🥋 Weigh-ins: From 9:00am
📣 Rules briefing: 12:45pm
⚔️ Bouts begin: 1:00pm

⚖️ WEIGH-IN WINDOW
You can weigh in from the relevant opening time until 60 minutes before your division start time, not your first bout.

Example: If your division starts at 12:05pm, your final weigh-in time is 11:05am.

⚠️ WEIGH-IN & EVENT RULES
1️⃣ Weigh in WITHOUT the Gi.
2️⃣ Only one weigh-in is required when entering Gi and No-Gi.
3️⃣ There is zero weight allowance. Missing weight results in disqualification.
4️⃣ No changes can be made on the day. The amendment deadline passed on 29th August 2026.
5️⃣ If your divisions have been merged, weigh in at your lowest registered weight.
6️⃣ Please sign in and weigh in 60–90 minutes before your division. The absolute deadline is 60 minutes before its scheduled start.
7️⃣ Weigh-ins remain open throughout the day, subject to this deadline.

⏱️ LIVE UPDATES
• Smoothcomp updates in real time throughout the day.
• Divisions may be brought forward if earlier matches finish ahead of schedule.
• Arrive early to avoid missing your weigh-in or matches.

👨‍🏫 COACHES
Registration and access:
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32749/page/101636/coaches

🅿️ PARKING
Please see the attached parking graphic and allow extra travel time.

📅 LIVE SCHEDULE & BRACKETS

Subject to change:
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32749/schedule/matchlist

❓ FAQ
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/32749/page/101631/frequently-asked-questions

📧 QUESTIONS?
For the quickest response, email [email protected]

🔍 FINAL REMINDER – CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS 🔍

Registration is now closed. Provisional merges and sandbagging reviews are complete. Please check your entry carefully to avoid issues on event day.

🚨 Key Information 🚨
• Divisions are merged only where reasonable (e.g. one level across experience, weight or age – occasionally two). Further changes are your responsibility.
• Log in to Smoothcomp and update before:
⏰ TONIGHT AT 10PM - Saturday, 29th 2026.
• Unhappy with a merge? Email before the deadline:
📧 [email protected]

• How to amend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJSmXROg7fo

✅ What You Must Check ✅
• Weight Division
⚡ Must weigh in at or under your category
⚡ No allowance
⚡ Missed weight = Disqualification (no exceptions)

• Gym / Team / Club
• Affiliation
• Gi / No-Gi selection
• Experience division
• Any applied merges

📋 Merge Criteria 📋
If alone in a division, we may:
🥋 Move up in age (under 18s)
🥋 Move down in age (30+)
🥋 Move up one weight class
🥋 Move up one experience level
🥋 Merge Beginner with Novice (White Belt)

💳 Refunds & Withdrawals 💳
• Still alone after deadline → Refund (5–10 working days)
• Want to stay → Move into a valid division before deadline
• Withdraw before deadline → 100% credit
• Withdraw after deadline → 50% credit (within 24 hours of brackets release)
• After this / no-show → No refund or credit
*Coupons cannot be reused once redeemed

🚨 Important: If you are currently unmatched, do not withdraw from the event manually. Wait until after the amendments deadline for the team to review and process any applicable refund. If you withdraw while unmatched, we cannot see that you were alone in your division. In this case, the system will automatically apply a credit as per the event T&C's outline above.

⚖️ Changes after this or missed weight = Disqualification
🎉 Compete, gain experience and enjoy a fair, safe environment.

🏆 Sponsors: .nutrition

🎥 Media: .design

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your support 💪

🔍 FINAL REMINDER – CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS 🔍

Registration is now closed. Provisional merges and sandbagging reviews are complete. Please check your entry carefully to avoid issues on event day.

🚨 Key Information 🚨
• Divisions are merged only where reasonable (e.g. one level across experience, weight or age – occasionally two). Further changes are your responsibility.
• Log in to Smoothcomp and update before:
⏰ TOMORROW NIGHT AT 10PM - Saturday, 29th 2026.
• Unhappy with a merge? Email before the deadline:
📧 [email protected]

• How to amend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJSmXROg7fo

✅ What You Must Check ✅
• Weight Division
⚡ Must weigh in at or under your category
⚡ No allowance
⚡ Missed weight = Disqualification (no exceptions)

• Gym / Team / Club
• Affiliation
• Gi / No-Gi selection
• Experience division
• Any applied merges

📋 Merge Criteria 📋
If alone in a division, we may:
🥋 Move up in age (under 18s)
🥋 Move down in age (30+)
🥋 Move up one weight class
🥋 Move up one experience level
🥋 Merge Beginner with Novice (White Belt)

💳 Refunds & Withdrawals 💳
• Still alone after deadline → Refund (5–10 working days)
• Want to stay → Move into a valid division before deadline
• Withdraw before deadline → 100% credit
• Withdraw after deadline → 50% credit (within 24 hours of brackets release)
• After this / no-show → No refund or credit
*Coupons cannot be reused once redeemed

🚨 Important: If you are currently unmatched, do not withdraw from the event manually. Wait until after the amendments deadline for the team to review and process any applicable refund. If you withdraw while unmatched, we cannot see that you were alone in your division. In this case, the system will automatically apply a credit as per the event T&C's outline above.

⚖️ Changes after this or missed weight = Disqualification
🎉 Compete, gain experience and enjoy a fair, safe environment.

🏆 Sponsors: .nutrition

🎥 Media: .design

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your support 💪

⏰🥋 REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT 🥋⏰

💥 The South Yorkshire Open – Saturday, 5th September 2026 | Barnsley
📣 Your place on the mats is waiting. Join us at the South Yorkshire Open, test yourself and compete alongside grapplers from across the region. Don’t leave it too late — Secure your spot now!

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE
🗓 TONIGHT AT 10PM (Thursday, 27th August 2026).
💥 Once we hit this deadline or hit event capacity registration will close, whichever comes first!

➡️ Why miss out? Register now to avoid disappointment!

💥 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
✅ Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
✅ NEW Beginner (0–12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
✅ 2-match minimum guarantee
✅ Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
✅ Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
✅ Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER
💸 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
📧 Email [email protected] to claim your code

📖 EVENT DETAILS
🥋 IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
⚖️ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
🎨 Any colour Gi permitted
🏅 Large bespoke medals & team trophies
🌍 One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!

💪 Enter the 2026 Summer the right way! — Compete. Improve. Evolve.
🎟 Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Thursday!

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

☀️🎒 END OF SUMMER, BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! 🎒☀️

The summer may be coming to an end, but there is still plenty of action ahead on the mats! 🔥

For a limited time, you can save 20% on registration for any of our remaining 2026 Empire Grappling events:

🥋 South Yorkshire Open
🥋 NI Open
🥋 Northern Sub Only Championships
🥋 Lancashire Open

https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/federation/171/events/upcoming

Whether you are planning your next competition, chasing another medal or stepping onto the competition mats for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to secure your place for less! 🏅

Simply use any one of these discount codes when registering:

🔹 ENDOFSUMMER1
🔹 ENDOFSUMMER2
🔹 ENDOFSUMMER3
🔹 ENDOFSUMMER4

⏰ The offer ends at 10pm on 7th September 2026.

Places are limited, so register through Smoothcomp and make sure your next challenge is in the calendar! 💪



*T&Cs: Discount codes must be entered at checkout and cannot be combined with any other offer/codes. Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively to registrations already completed and paid for. Valid on eligible events until 10pm on 7th September 2026.

⏰🥋 REGISTRATION CLOSES IN JUST 48 HOURS 🥋⏰

💥 The South Yorkshire Open – Saturday, 5th September 2026 | Barnsley
📣 Your place on the mats is waiting. Join us at the South Yorkshire Open, test yourself and compete alongside grapplers from across the region. Don’t leave it too late — Secure your spot now!

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE
🗓 This Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 10pm.
💥 Once we hit this deadline or hit event capacity registration will close, whichever comes first!

➡️ Why miss out? Register now to avoid disappointment!

💥 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
✅ Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
✅ NEW Beginner (0–12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
✅ 2-match minimum guarantee
✅ Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
✅ Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
✅ Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER
💸 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
📧 Email [email protected] to claim your code

📖 EVENT DETAILS
🥋 IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
⚖️ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
🎨 Any colour Gi permitted
🏅 Large bespoke medals & team trophies
🌍 One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!

💪 Enter the 2026 Summer the right way! — Compete. Improve. Evolve.
🎟 Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Thursday!

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

⏰🥋 REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK 🥋⏰

💥 The South Yorkshire Open – Saturday, 5th September 2026 | Barnsley
📣 Your place on the mats is waiting. Join us at the South Yorkshire Open, test yourself and compete alongside grapplers from across the region. Don’t leave it too late — Secure your spot now!

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE
🗓 This Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 10pm.
💥 Once we hit this deadline or hit event capacity registration will close, whichever comes first!

➡️ Why miss out? Register now to avoid disappointment!

💥 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
✅ Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
✅ NEW Beginner (0–12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
✅ 2-match minimum guarantee
✅ Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
✅ Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
✅ Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER
💸 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
📧 Email [email protected] to claim your code

📖 EVENT DETAILS
🥋 IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
⚖️ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
🎨 Any colour Gi permitted
🏅 Large bespoke medals & team trophies
🌍 One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!

💪 Enter the 2026 Summer the right way! — Compete. Improve. Evolve.
🎟 Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Thursday!

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

🥋✨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TONIGHT ✨🥋

🏆 The Lancashire Open – Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan, Greater Manchester
🔥 Limited time remaining to secure Early Bird pricing for the Lancashire Open, a must-attend event for grapplers across the North West of England and beyond.

⏰ EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
📆 TONIGHT AT 10PM (Saturday, 22nd August 2026).
🎫 Once it’s gone, standard pricing takes over or when we reach 250 registrations — whichever comes first!

💥 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
✅ Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
✅ NEW Beginner (0–12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
✅ 2-match minimum guarantee
✅ Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
✅ Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
✅ Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER
💸 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
📧 Email [email protected] to claim your code

🎁 BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to WIN £50 vouchers from:
🥋 Progress Jiu Jitsu
💥 Empire Grappling

📖 EVENT DETAILS
🥋 IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
⚖️ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
🎨 Any colour Gi permitted
🏅 Large bespoke medals & team trophies
🌍 One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!

💪 Continue 2026 the right way — Compete. Improve. Evolve.
🎟 Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Saturday!

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

🥋✨ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN JUST 48 HOURS ✨🥋

🏆 The Lancashire Open – Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan, Greater Manchester
🔥 Limited time remaining to secure Early Bird pricing for the Lancashire Open, a must-attend event for grapplers across the North West of England and beyond.

⏰ EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
📆 This Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at 10pm.
🎫 Once it’s gone, standard pricing takes over or when we reach 250 registrations — whichever comes first!

💥 WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
✅ Big matches & high-energy atmosphere
✅ NEW Beginner (0–12 months) & Novice Absolute Divisions
✅ 2-match minimum guarantee
✅ Bespoke medals & academy team trophies
✅ Split White Belt divisions for fairer brackets
✅ Family-friendly venue, pro medics & smooth organisation

🎯 SPECIAL OFFER
💸 50% OFF for Brown Belts, Black Belts & Pro MMA Fighters (3+ fights)
📧 Email [email protected] to claim your code

🎁 BONUS DRAW
Register before the Early Bird deadline for a chance to WIN £50 vouchers from:
🥋 Progress Jiu Jitsu
💥 Empire Grappling

📖 EVENT DETAILS
🥋 IBJJF rules (with slight tweaks)
⚖️ Weigh-ins without the Gi (once only)
🎨 Any colour Gi permitted
🏅 Large bespoke medals & team trophies
🌍 One of the biggest grappling events in the North of England, North Wales & Northern Ireland!

💪 Continue 2026 the right way — Compete. Improve. Evolve.
🎟 Register on Smoothcomp before 10pm this Saturday!

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]