World Grappling Games - ' Quest for the Best' Submission Grappling

The 1st Annual 'Quest for the Best' Submission Grappling Championships are open to all Men, Women and Kids (10-12), Juniors (13-15) and Teens (16-17) years old.

The tournament will take place on Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at the World Class Las Vegas Convention Center.

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The 1st Annual 'Quest for the Best' Submission Grappling Championships
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

Register now for The 1st Annual 'Quest for the Best' Submission Grappling Championships

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Team Roster for Men & Women

Team Roster for Executives/Master/ Kids

The following information is listed in chronological order:

• Tournament Location
• Fees
• How to Enroll
• Coaches Registration Information
• Weigh-in Locations and Information
• Tournament Schedule
• Accommodations
• Air and Ground Transportation (Airfare as low as $72 roundtrip!)
• No-Gi Submission Grappling Weight Classes, Divisions & Point System – Saturday September 29th
• Detailed Rules
• Registration Form

Location
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Map & Driving Directions

Fees
Pre-Registration
$75 includes 1 Competitor and 1 Spectator Pass

Spectators Tickets $10

At the Door Late Registration - $20 late fee

Enrollment (2 options)
Pre-Registration:
1) Register online: (Credit Card or Pay Pal)
(Note: Online registration must be completed by 11:59pm, Wednesday, September 26th)

2) For 'Day Before" or 'Day Of' Registration:
Show up to either weigh-in time to register.

Coaches
Coaches will be required to check-in online or by phone and provide a list of registered students to receive competition floor credentials. Coaches will be required to stay behind the fences but will be on the competition floor. STRICTLY ENFORCED! Email info@grapplingtournaments.com

Weigh-Ins (2 options)
At the OTM Las Vegas Fight Shop or Tournament Location.

Note: There will be no weight allowance. If an athlete is within 3 pounds of their weight class they will have until an hour and a half before their scheduled division to make weight.

Day Before Weigh-ins will be Friday, September 28th from 10am-7pm at the LAS VEGAS OTM Fight Shop:
2114 Highland Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 383-0002
Driving directions for Friday Weigh-ins

You can also weigh-in the day you compete (September 29th) before 9:30am at the tournament location.
Driving directions for Saturday Weigh-ins and Tournament

Schedule
Weigh-ins will close and you will be disqualified if you are not present by the below listed times.
Note: This is the earliest a division will be called. The following do not necessarily reflect the actual fight time.
(Must be weighed in and ready to compete by listed weigh-in times.)
Kids (10-12), Juniors (13-15) & Teens (16-17): 10am
Executive’s (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Advanced Divisions: 10am
Men’s Advanced Divisions: 10:30am
Men’s Novice: 11:30am
Executive’s (30-39) & Master’s (40+) Beginner Divisions: 1:00pm
Men’s Beginner Divisions: 1:30pm
Women: 2:30pm
Men’s Intermediate: 3:00pm

Accommodations
Visit Palace Station Hotel

For other options, book through Kayak.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com or Priceline.com

Air Transportation
Fly into Las Vegas Airport

Food
The Tournament will have full service food stands.

Submission Grappling Rules - Updated 2007 Season

No-Gi Skill Levels:
Novice: Less than 9 months
Beginner: Nine months to 2 years
Intermediate: 2 years to 4 years
Advanced: More than 4 years
Kids (10-12): Beginner = Less than 12 months - Advanced = 12 months or greater
Juniors (13-15): Beginner = Less than 12 months - Advanced = 12 months or greater
Teens (16-17): Beginner = Less than 12 months - Advanced = 12 months or greater
Women: Beginner - Less than 12 months - Advanced - 12 months or greater
Executive: (30-39yrs) - Beginner = Less than 12 months - Advanced = 12 months or greater
Masters: (Over 40) - Beginner = Less than 12 months - Advanced = 12 months or greater

Length of Matches:
Novice: 4 minutes
Beginner: 4 minutes
Intermediate: 5 minutes
Advanced: 6 minutes
Juniors: 4 minutes
Teens: 4 minutes
Women: Beginner = 4 minutes - Advanced = 6 minutes
Executive/Masters: Beginner = 4 minutes - Advanced = 5 minutes

Men's No-Gi Weight Classes:
Flyweight: 139.9 lbs. and below
Featherweight: 140-149.9 lbs.
Lightweight: 150-159.9 lbs.
Welterweight: 160-169.9 lbs.
Middleweight: 170-179.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 180-189.9 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: 190-199.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 200-209.9 lbs.
Superweight: 210 lbs. and over

No-Gi Weight Classes: Note: Juniors and Teens are matched as closely as possible
Junior & Teen No-Gi Weight Classes:
Lightweight: 114.9 lbs. and below
Welterweight: 115-129.9 lbs.
Midldeweight: 130-149.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 150-169.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 170 lbs. and over

Women's No-Gi Weight Classes:
Class A: 119.9 lbs and below
Class B: 120-134.9 lbs.
Class C: 135-149.9 lbs.
Class D: 150 lbs. and over
Women's Absolute: Open Weight, Open Skill

Executive & Masters No-Gi Weight Classes:
Lightweight: 159.9 lbs and below
Middleweight: 160-179.9 lbs.
Cruiserweight: 180-199.9 lbs.
Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over

Point System:
Takedown landing in Half or Full Guard: 2 points
Takedown to Side Control or Mount: 3 points
Sweep or Reversal w/ legs: 2 points
Passing Opponent's Guard: 3 points
Mounted Position: 4 points
Back Control w/ Hooks: 4 points
(All positions must be held for minimum 3 seconds)

Detailed Rules: The object of the competition is to control and submit your opponent. Ways to win: 1) Causing your opponent to physically or verbally Tapout or quit by using a technique within the guidelines of the rules in each set division. (All competitors must be aware of dangerous techniques and know how to Tapout.) 2) Highest score at end of regulation time period or overtime. 3) Referee Stoppage

1. Hygiene: At weigh-ins all competitors will be checked for communicable diseases, not limited to but including ringworm, staph, herpes and impetigo.

2. Tie Breakers: There will be a 1-minute overtime in the event of a draw. At the end of the 1-minute overtime if the were no points scored it will immediately turn to sudden death in which the first point scored gets the victory. The stalling rule will be enforced with ZERO tolerance in overtime. The referee will give 2 warnings and you will be deducted -1 point and given the loss if you do not go after the victory.

3. No Stalling: The referee will issue warning for the 1st offense of stalling (i.e. backing out of the guard without engaging, butt scooting, fleeing the ring to avoid takedown/submission attempts). The 2nd offense will result in a 2-point deduction. A 3rd offense will result in a 3-point deduction. A 4th offense will result in a DQ.

4. Leg Locks: Leg Locks are ILLEGAL in all kids, masters, executive, and novice divisions. Straight ankle locks are legal for Beginner. Straight ankle, inside figure four toe holds, straight knee bars and calf slicers are legal for Intermediate. , All leg locks are legal in the Advanced Men’s division. Note: Reaping (crossing you leg across your opponents body while attacking a foot) is illegal in all divisions except Intermediate and advanced adult.

5. Illegal Techniques in all divisions: No strikes, biting, eye gouging (includes chin to eye), head butting, small join manipulation (finger and toe locks), hair pulling, or ear pulling, neck cranks.

6. Slamming: ZERO tolerance on slamming. This is to avoid slamming to escape the guard and various submissions from the guard. A competitor will be immediately disqualified NOTE - Takedowns are not considered slamming, unless intent to injure is determined by the referee.

7. Neck Cranks and Twister: Neck cranks and Twister (wrestling guillotine) are only legal in the advanced division. Intermediate division may use the Twister setup to execute the banana split or calf slicer.

8. Takedowns and control: Any position must be held for a MINUMUM of 3 full seconds before points will be awarded. If you take your opponent down and Mount him you would receive 3 points for the take down AFTER 3 seconds AND then 3 more seconds for the 4-point mount. Therefore you must maintain the position for 3 seconds per set of points. Guard pass points are established when the opponent’s shoulders are flat on the ground and your legs are completely clear of their legs. If you go from standing to a guys back with BOTH his knees on the ground for 3 full seconds you receive 2 points for reversal.

9. Sweeps/Reversals: Reversal of position points are given when one opponent reverses from the bottom to the top position and maintained for a full three seconds. The reversal has to be used from your guard or in the immediate transition of someone passing your guard. For example if you’re passing my guard and I IMMEDIATELY put you on your back I receive reversal points. Note: Rolling someone over when you are mounted or in side control is an escape not a reversal.

10. No-Gi Attire: Board shorts, fight shorts, singlets, or Gi pants are required. Rashguards, t-shirts, tank tops, Wrestling shoes, knee-pads (non-medal braces), headgear, cups and mouthpieces are optional.

12. Code of Conduct: We will be enforcing a zero tolerance rule on disrespecting, threatening with physical violence, or verbally abusing referees or staff at any time before, during or after the event. If any spectator, coach or competitor threatens or abuses the referee in any way, they will be escorted out of the building.