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Empire Grappling, Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley (2026)

09/10/2026

🚨 FINAL REMINDER: 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: Video Guide 🎥
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 TONIGHT AT 10PM (Friday, 9th October 2026).
• 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!

08/10/2026

🏆 ATHLETE & COACH PROCEDURES 🏆

To keep the event running smoothly, please follow the guidelines below. Thank you for your cooperation 🙏

👨‍👩‍👧 PARENTS & GUARDIANS
• £10.00 spectator fee (cash/card) payable at reception before weigh-ins

🪪 IDENTIFICATION CHECKS
ID checks are being introduced in 2026 to support athlete safety, fairness, and correct division placement as per our event T&C's.

Accepted ID:
• Adults (18+): Passport, driving licence, or gov-issued photo ID
• Under 18s: Passport or birth certificate

⚠️ Important:
• Random spot checks at upcoming events.
• Mandatory for all athletes by end of 2026.
• Bring valid ID to avoid delays or issues on the day.

🥋 ATHLETES
1️⃣ Arrival
• Arrive 60–90 mins before division start
• Check Smoothcomp regularly. Schedules may run ahead
2️⃣ Pen Area
• Report 30 mins before division start
• Staff will collect you, your coach, and opponent
3️⃣ Mat-Side Rules
• Stay near your assigned mat with your coach
• Leaving the area may result in DQ
4️⃣ During Matches
• Coaches must remain seated in the coach chair
5️⃣ Post-Match
• Return to pen area with your coach
• No mat-side spectating
6️⃣ Medals 🏅
• Collected at the podium once the division concludes
❗ Failure to follow procedures may result in DQ or removal.

🎓 COACHES
1️⃣ Entry
• From 7:45am via spectator entrance
• Free passes allocated by athlete numbers (first come, first served)
• Once allocated, £10.00 spectator fee applies
2️⃣ Requirements
• 16+ | BJJ Blue Belt+
• Photo ID & Smoothcomp ID required
3️⃣ Access
• Band and lanyard required
• Do not swap lanyards. Violations = removal
• 1 coach per athlete mat-side
4️⃣ Match Prep
• Be ready in the pen when called
• Late coaches will coach from the barrier
5️⃣ Post-Match
• Return to pen after each match
• Inform staff if coaching multiple athletes
❗ Rule breaches may result in removal from the venue.

📧 QUESTIONS?
[email protected]

08/10/2026

🥋📢 NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS IN JUST 48 HOURS 📢🥋

🔥 The Lancashire Open – Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan
📣 Join us in Wigan for the Lancashire Open, our final event of 2026. It’s one last chance to step onto the mats, test yourself and finish the year strong alongside grapplers from across the region. Secure your place now!

⏰ NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING DEADLINE
🗓 This Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 10pm.
💥 Once it’s gone, late pricing applies or when we hit 500 registrations, whichever comes first!

➡️ Why pay more than you have to? Register now on Smoothcomp with payment and some some money!

💥 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!

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

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

07/10/2026

🚨 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: Video Guide 🎥
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, 9th October 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!

06/10/2026

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

🎟️ VENUE & ENTRY 🎟️
📍 Newforge Sports Complex, 18b Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5NW
🧭 Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RN6A3rSz5SJygLHG6
🎫 Spectator Fee: £10.00 (cash or card). Includes parents of competing children.
🚪 Entry for spectators, coaches and parents opens from 8:00am.

⏰ EVENT TIMES (Approximate) ⏰
🥋 Weigh-Ins - From 7:45am
You may weigh in from the above times until 60 minutes before your division start time (not your first bout).
Example: If your division starts at 12:05pm, you may weigh in from 7:45am until 11:05am at the very latest.

📣 Rules Briefing - 8:45am
⚔️ Bouts Begin - 9:00am

👨‍🏫 COACHES 👨‍🏫
Coach registration and access info:
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31543/page/97394/coaches

🅿️ PARKING 🅿️
Parking is available around the venue. Spaces may be limited, please plan ahead.

📅 SCHEDULE & BRACKETS 📅
Full live schedule (subject to change):
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31543/schedule/matchlist

❓ FAQ ❓
Frequently asked questions:
https://empiregrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31543/page/97389/frequently-asked-questions

⚠️ IMPORTANT WEIGH-IN & EVENT RULES ⚠️
1️⃣ Weigh-ins are WITHOUT the Gi.
2️⃣ Only one weigh-in required if competing in Gi and No-Gi.
3️⃣ Zero weight allowance. Missing weight results in DQ.
4️⃣ No changes on the day. Amendment deadline passed on 3rd October 2026.
5️⃣ If divisions are merged, weigh in under your lowest weight.
6️⃣ You must be signed in and weighed 60–90 minutes before your division.
7️⃣ Weigh-ins remain open all day until 60 minutes before your division start time.

⏱️ REAL-TIME UPDATES ⏱️
• Smoothcomp updates live throughout the day.
• Early finishes may bring divisions forward.
• Arrive early to avoid missing weigh-ins or matches.

📧 CONTACT 📧
For the quickest response, email: [email protected]

04/10/2026

🥋📢 NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS THIS WEEK 📢🥋

🔥 The Lancashire Open – Saturday, 21st November 2026 | Wigan
📣 Join us in Wigan for the Lancashire Open, our final event of 2026. It’s one last chance to step onto the mats, test yourself and finish the year strong alongside grapplers from across the region. Secure your place now!

⏰ NORMAL REGISTRATION PRICING DEADLINE
🗓 This Saturday, 10th October 2026 at 10pm.
💥 Once it’s gone, late pricing applies or when we hit 500 registrations, whichever comes first!

➡️ Why pay more than you have to? Register now on Smoothcomp with payment and some some money!

💥 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!

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

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

03/10/2026

🔍 FINAL REMINDER – CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS 🔍

Registration has closed, provisional merges have been processed and potential sandbagging reviewed. Please check your registration carefully to avoid issues on event day.

⏰ AMENDMENTS DEADLINE: TONIGHT AT 10PM – Saturday, 3rd October 2026

🚨 WHAT YOU MUST CHECK
• Weight division
• Gym / Team / Club & affiliation
• Gi / No-Gi selection
• Experience division
• Any division merges applied

⚖️ You/your child MUST weigh at or under the selected weight. There is no weight allowance. Missed weight = disqualification.

📋 MERGES
Where necessary, we may reasonably merge divisions by:
🥋 Moving under-18s up an age category
🥋 Moving over-30s down an age category
🥋 Moving up one weight class
🥋 Moving up one experience class
🥋 Merging Beginner with Novice (both White Belt divisions)

Occasionally, a maximum of two of the above may be combined. Any further changes are the athlete’s responsibility.

If you are unhappy with a merge, amend your registration or email us before the deadline:
📧 [email protected]

💳 REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS
1️⃣ Still unmatched after the deadline? We will automatically process a refund within 5–10 working days.
2️⃣ Want to remain in the event? Move yourself before the deadline into a suitable division containing other competitors that you/your child qualifies for.
3️⃣ Withdraw before the deadline: 100% credit coupon for a future Empire Grappling event.
4️⃣ Withdraw after the deadline: 50% credit coupon until 24 hours after brackets/timings are released.
5️⃣ After this point or non-attendance: No refund or credit for any reason or circumstance.
6️⃣ Coupons cannot be reused once redeemed.

🚨 CURRENTLY UNMATCHED?
Please DO NOT withdraw manually. Wait until after the deadline for us to review divisions and process any applicable refund. If you withdraw yourself, we cannot see that you were unmatched and the standard refund terms will apply.

⚠️ Changes requested after the deadline or missed weight will result in disqualification.

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support 💪

02/10/2026

🔍 FINAL REMINDER – CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS 🔍

Registration has closed, provisional merges have been processed and potential sandbagging reviewed. Please check your registration carefully to avoid issues on event day.

⏰ AMENDMENTS DEADLINE: TOMORROW, 10PM – Saturday, 3rd October 2026

🚨 WHAT YOU MUST CHECK
• Weight division
• Gym / Team / Club & affiliation
• Gi / No-Gi selection
• Experience division
• Any division merges applied

⚖️ You/your child MUST weigh at or under the selected weight. There is no weight allowance. Missed weight = disqualification.

📋 MERGES
Where necessary, we may reasonably merge divisions by:
🥋 Moving under-18s up an age category
🥋 Moving over-30s down an age category
🥋 Moving up one weight class
🥋 Moving up one experience class
🥋 Merging Beginner with Novice (both White Belt divisions)

Occasionally, a maximum of two of the above may be combined. Any further changes are the athlete’s responsibility.

If you are unhappy with a merge, amend your registration or email us before the deadline:
📧 [email protected]

💳 REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS
1️⃣ Still unmatched after the deadline? We will automatically process a refund within 5–10 working days.
2️⃣ Want to remain in the event? Move yourself before the deadline into a suitable division containing other competitors that you/your child qualifies for.
3️⃣ Withdraw before the deadline: 100% credit coupon for a future Empire Grappling event.
4️⃣ Withdraw after the deadline: 50% credit coupon until 24 hours after brackets/timings are released.
5️⃣ After this point or non-attendance: No refund or credit for any reason or circumstance.
6️⃣ Coupons cannot be reused once redeemed.

🚨 CURRENTLY UNMATCHED?
Please DO NOT withdraw manually. Wait until after the deadline for us to review divisions and process any applicable refund. If you withdraw yourself, we cannot see that you were unmatched and the standard refund terms will apply.

⚠️ Changes requested after the deadline or missed weight will result in disqualification.

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support 💪

01/10/2026

⏰🥋 LAST CHANCE - REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT 🥋⏰

💥 The NI Open – Saturday, 10th October 2026 | Belfast
📣 Our final Northern Ireland event of 2026 is calling! Join us at the NI Open, step onto the mats and finish the year strong alongside grapplers from across the UK and Ireland. Secure your spot before registration closes!

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE
🗓 Tonight at 10pm (Thursday, 1st October 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!

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

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

29/09/2026

⏰🥋 REGISTRATION CLOSES IN JUST 48 HOURS 🥋⏰

💥 The NI Open – Saturday, 10th October 2026 | Belfast
📣 Our final Northern Ireland event of 2026 is calling! Join us at the NI Open, step onto the mats and finish the year strong alongside grapplers from across the UK and Ireland. Secure your spot before registration closes!

⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE
🗓 This Thursday, 1st October 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!

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

🏆 SPONSORS
| | | .nutrition | | | |

🎥 MEDIA PARTNERS
| | .design

📩 Questions? [email protected]

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