PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS FOR 2023
The Saskatchewan Martial Arts Association is excited to have the return of the Provincial Championships for 2023! On top of being back for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID pandemic, the SMAA Board of Directors has approved the addition of two new events: No Gi Grappling and Gi Grappling! This change will make our Provincials accessible to even more of our Membership!
DATE: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
LOCATION: Riffell High School, Regina SK
COST: $25/Division
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Athletes must be registered by April 24th, 2023 to take part. No exceptions.
ELIGIBILITY:
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DATE: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
LOCATION: Riffell High School, Regina SK
COST: $25/Division
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Athletes must be registered by April 24th, 2023 to take part. No exceptions.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Athletes taking part in Point Sparring, Weapons Sparring, Empty Hand Forms, and Weapons Forms must have attended ONE (1) SMAA sanctioned tournament, and placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th at one of the tournaments they attended to qualify for Provincials.
- Since Ground Arts (No Gi Grappling and Gi Grappling) are new events, any athlete (from Saskatchewan), who wishes to compete can do so.
- Point Sparring, Weapons Sparring, Empty Hand Forms, and Weapons Forms will follow the SMAA Tournament Ruleset.
- No Gi Grappling and Gi Grappling will follow IBJJF Rules.
- Regardless of what age/belt division athletes competed in to qualify for Provincials, they will compete in the appropriate age/belt division they are the day of the tournament. (Ex. If an athlete placed in the top four 12-Year-Old Yellow Belt Point Sparring to qualify for Provincials, but is 13 and an Orange Belt the day of Provincials, they will compete in 13-Year-Old, Orange Belt Point Sparring)
- All competing athletes must be residents of Saskatchewan
- Athletes can only compete in events they qualify in. If an athlete qualifies in Weapon Sparring, they can only compete in Weapon Sparring. This DOES NOT apply to Grappling Events for 2023.
- Grappling athletes must weigh in upon check in and must make weight. Athletes that do not make weight will be disqualified. Athletes will be given a 1 pound (0.5 kg) allowance.
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