PAN AMERICANO LOS ANGELES MARCH 27TH 2009

PAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
The tournament will take place on March 27th, 28th and 29th in California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson - California.

The registration fees for the tournament are as follows:


The fee for registration in the Gi tournament , i.e., received from Thursday, February 12, 2009 - Saturday, March 14, 2009 11:59pm is US $82.00.
The fee for registration in the Gi tournament , i.e., received from Sunday, March 15, 2009 - Saturday, March 21, 2009 11:59pm is US $98.00.

ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59PM Saturday, March 21, 2009! (GMT - 7, Greenwich Mean Time). Also, note that registration fee(s) are non-refundable.
The Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2009 is realized by United States Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, California 90747


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The athletes must be at the warm up area, according to their fighting schedule.
The athlete only can enter in the fighing area when is called by the official.
In case of victory the athlete must return to the warm up area, and remain there till the next fight.
No coaching is alowed in the fighting area.

The athletes from the following countries Brazil, France, Portugal, Japan and Canada must be affiliated with their countries national Brazilian jiu jitsu federation, and must bring federation ID at the event before their fights, otherwise you will not be able to compete.


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PAN JIU-JITSU NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

The Pan novice championship 2009 will be held on Friday, March 27th, prior to the main event.
On This event the points will be tallied separately from the main tournament.
The points breakdown is as follows: First place- 9 points, Second place- 3 points, and Third place - 1 point. The event is for white belts only, MALE: ADULT, MASTER or SENIOR 1, and FEMALE: ADULT, and is intended to give budding competitors experience in the largest US tournament alongside many of the great athletes in sport jiu-jitsu.

DIVISIONS

Adult, Master and Senior 1 - Male
Fight time: 5 minutes
There is no open class

Adult - Female
Fight time: 5 minutes
There is no open class


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REGISTRATION CHECK DAY - MARCH 25th

ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK THEIR REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION CHECK DAY - MARCH 25 ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.IBJJF.ORG

Corrections by e-mail:
The athletes can send one e-mail with changes on the registration, by sending a email to ibjjf@ibjjf.org with the subject 'PAN JIU-JITSU CORRECTION'. The deadline is March 23 5PM pst.

Registration Check day:
The athletes must make sure that their information is correct by checking the website on the registration list for their weight, belt, academy, age division, and name information. If there are any mistakes on the information (ei. typing mistakes by IBJJF) please send an email to ibjjf@ibjjf.org. (deadline March 25, 5PM pst) .

On Thursday , March 26 the brackets will be available online at our website.

After the registration check day, no changes will be made and no refunds will be given.

During the tournament, any mistakes on the brackets that were not correct previous to sign-in check day will lead to immediate disqualification .


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REFEREE COURSE

On Wednesday, March 26, prior to the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the IBJJF will be giving a Referee course.

Time:
11AM - 13PM
(lunch break)
14PM - 17PM

Fee - 60 dollars


Jiu-Jitsu Progear
4646 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90260-2581, US

For more info email to regras@cbjj.com.br


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PAN JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
DIVISIONS

Junior 16/17 year-olds

Only bluebelts
Men and Women
16 and 17 year-olds will compete in the same division
Athletes born on 1992 and 1993 are eligible to compete
Fight time: 5 minutes

Adults

The division is open for everyone, but athletes of other age divisions willing to compete here will not be allowed to fight in their own division (athletes can only enroll in one age division)
Fight time:
bluebelts - 6 minutes
purplebelts - 7 minutes
brownbelts - 8 minutes
blackbelts -10 minutes

Masters (30-35)

Athletes born between 1974 and 1979
Fight time: Bluebelts – 5 minutes
Purple/brown/blackbelts – 6 minutes
Men only

Seniors 1 (36-40)

Athletes born between 1969 and 1973.
Fight time: all belts - 5 minutes Men only

Seniors 2 (41-45)

Athletes born between 1964 and 1968.
Fight time: all belts - 5 minutes Men only

Seniors 3 (over 46)

Athletes born in 1963 and before.
Fight time: all belts - 5 minutes Men only

Women

There will be six weight divisions (check weight list)
Brown and blackbelts will compete in the same division
Adults only
Fight time: Bluebelts - 6 minutes
Fight time: Purplebelts - 7 minutes
Fight time: Brown/blackbelts – 10 minutes


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WEIGH INS

Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight with the Gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight,they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You can not change divisions ,if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted in the tournament day, no refund.

All athletes should fight and weigh-in with tradicional weave fabric gi only (single, double or golden). All blue, all white or all black. No other kind of gi is allowed.


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HOW TO ENROLL

ONLINE REGISTRATION


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STAFF

Score keepers and Ring Coordinators are needed for the 2009 Pan championships.

Would you like a front row seat to see the Pan championships? Help our sport grow and be an active part of the development of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ?

We are currently filling staff positions for the 2009 Pan Championships. We are in need of time keepers and ring coordinators. You do not have to have any experience to be a time keeper or ring coordinator, just the willingness to hang in there for a long fun filled day. We will offer online tutorials and have a staff meeting at the start of each day to answer any questions that you might have.

For more information please contact us at usjjfeventstaff@gmail.com.


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HOTEL

Competitors and family members! We have negotiated a special deals with the Extended Stay America Inn, Holiday Inn and Doubletree hotels. Those deals won't last! When the rooms are full, it goes away. Take advantage while you can!

Extended StayAmerica Los Angeles - Carson

The Extended Stay Inn is walking distance to the tournament! It's only $65 per night single or double occupancy. Here's the link:

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/?HotelID=887

Doubletree Hotel Carson Civic Plaza

This just in! A block of rooms opened at the Double Tree Inn in Carson! The rate is also $79! Get a room before they're gone!

Online:
www.carsondoubletree.com
Click on online reservations
Group/convention code:PJJ

Phone:
800-222-TREE
Request for group code PJJ or ask for the Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship 2009 group rate

Cut off date is Monday, March 23, 2009.

Holiday Inn TORRANCE
19800 S VERMONT
TORRANCE, CA 90502 UNITED STATES

A special deal with the Holiday Inn. Only $79 plus tax for single or double occupancy! It is only two miles from the Tournament site. They are also offering a free shuttle ride to the competition. To get this deal, follow on the instructions and click on the link below. For the shuttle ride, please notify the front desk of your needs when you arrive.



If you need help booking airfare or rental car, click the link below for Budo Travel. They have great prices on everything you need. If you miss out on the special shown above you can check for accomodations there as well.

www.budotravel.com


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OTHER INFO

Each academy can only have two athletes in the same division (of age/weight/belt). If your academy has problems regarding the number of athletes in each division, please send an e-mail to IBJJF ibjjf@ibjjf.org.

Depending on the number of athletes in the tournament, some classes may not have an absolute division.

Before each fight, athletes will be asked to show their Ids to the officials. Make sure you have it at hand.