Polaris Pro Am South West Open
June 09, 2024Sign Up
https://polaris.smoothcomp.com/en/event/16715
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Welcome to the FIRST Polaris Pro Am Event. The Polaris Pro Am Events are run under the Polaris Modified Grand Prix Rule Set. This event has adult Gi and NoGi divisions with an additional discount if entering both.Please read the rules carefully below, there are some minor differences between GI and NOGI.
AT WHAT TIME ā¦ ?
Doors open 8.30
Weigh in from 9.00 - 12.00
First matches begin at 10.00
End of the event at 17.00
NOGI DIVISIONS
Adults & Masters will compete
In a round-robin - up to 5 competitorsĀ
In a round-robin with elimination round -Ā up to 10 competitors
Double K.O. bracket - more then 10 competitors
The Absolute will be a single knock-out system
Weāve divided the masters into two masters divisions, Masters 1 (35-40) & Masters 2 (40+).
Novice = Under 2 years experience (White & Blue Belt)
Intermediate = 2-5 years experience (Blue & Purple Belt)
Advanced = 5+ years experience (Purple (+5 years), Brown & Black Belt)
Men-
Age- 18 and older (adults)
Weight class- -66kg, -70kg, -77kg, -83kg, -88kg, -93kg, -100kg & +100,5kg
Female-
Age- 18 and older (adults)
Weight class- -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -80kg & +80kg
Note- if there are to few competitors in a division (belt or weight) the organization will move the competitor up to the next available higher division (weight divisions will be merged with the division below).
BJJ GI DIVISIONS
Adults & Masters will compete
In a round-robin - up to 5 competitorsĀ
In a round-robin with elimination round -Ā up to 10 competitors
Double K.O. bracket - more then 10 competitors
The Absolute will be a single knock-out system
Weāve divided the masters into two masters divisions, Masters 1 (35-40) & Masters 2 (40+).
White Belt
Blue Belt
Purple Belt
Brown & Black (combined)
Men-
Age- 18 and older (adults)
Weight class- -66kg, -70kg, -77kg, -83kg, -88kg, -93kg, -100kg & +100,5kg
Female-
Age- 18 and older (adults)
Weight class- -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -65kg, -70kg, -80kg & +80kg
Note- if there are to few competitors in a division (belt or weight) the organization will move the competitor up to the next available higher division (weight divisions will be merged with the division below).
BRACKETS FORMAT
STRAIGHT FINALS (ONLY 2 IN A DIVISION) - Best of 3 matchesĀ
THREE IN A DIVISION - Round robin format
FOUR OR MORE IN A DIVISION - Single elimination with match forĀ
Note- if there are to few competitors in a division (belt or weight) the organization will move the competitor up to the next available higher division (weight divisions will be merged with the division below).
POLARISĀ PRO-AM NOGI RULES (Modified from our Grand Prix Rules)Ā
Competitors are separated by experience level and weight.Ā
Bout Duration- 6 minutes.
Method of victory- Submission, Points or Referee Decision in case of draw
1 point each awarded for-Ā
Takedown
Pass guard
Back control (including body triangle)Ā
Mount
Sweep
NOGI Illegal Methods / Movements - All Divisions
Eye gouging or fish hooking.
Grabbing fingers, ears, hair, toes.Ā
No posting on faces / necks, and no one-handed windpipe grip (around entire neck is OK, but not for posting)
Slamming from above the knee height of the person doing the lifting to escape a submission or position (high amplitude throws / takedowns will not be penalised)
No Jumping Closed Guard
No scissor takedowns
No takedowns that involve spiking the head or neck directly on the ground
Novice Division Additional Rules
No Leg Locks apart from straight footlock (RE Toe Holds, Aoki Lock, Estima Lock, Knee Bar, Heel Hooks, Calf Slicer, etc)
No Spinal Locks (RE Twister, Can Opener)
Single competitor stalling-Ā
Referee notices stalling and starts stalling timer.
30 seconds of stalling = official warning
Next 30 seconds of stalling = other competitor can choose dominant position (BACK, SIDE CONTROL, MOUNT)
If both competitors are stalling-
Referee notices stalling and starts stalling timer.
30 seconds of stalling = official warning
Next 30 seconds of stalling =
ā If the stalling is taking place on the ground, both competitors will be forced to stand
ā If the stalling is taking place standing, both competitors will be forced to start in the combat base position half a metre apart
If both competitors are warned for stalling but then only one competitor continues to stall, then conditions revert toĀ āsingle competitor stallingāĀ guidelines
In a āone up one downā situation eg one competitor in seated guard, one competitor trying to pass, the competitor who is moving backwards will be considered the one who is stalling.
All stalling calls are reset once the athlete or athletes stop stalling.
Further details / ClarificationsĀ
Pulling guard must be initiated with contact first.
Stalling - Failing to advance position or initiate serious attempts to finish or score points.
Loss of position while actively attacking a submission will not result in a point for the opponent. For example if you sit back for a footlock from standing position against a supine opponent, and the opponent comes up as a response to the attack, the opponent will not receive a point for the sweep.
Standing from double guard pull will not be rewarded with a point for a sweep.
Takedown - Must put the opponentās back or side or butt on the mat and keep the top position for 3 seconds. Alternatively if the opponent turtles, or goes to their knees to avoid the takedown, if competitor instigating the takedown switches to a behind the hip control position in a continuous movement the takedown points will be awarded.
Pass Guard - Must pass the opponentās legs and stabilise a control position unimpeded for 3 seconds.Ā
Back Control Including Triangling the Legs - Must have either both hooks in or legs triangled for 3 seconds, with control of the upper body.Ā
Mount and Back Mount - Mounted position with legs clear, opponent can be face up or face down.Ā
Sweep - Any sweep from any guard resulting in a change of position from bottom to top of the person doing the sweep, and stabilising for 3 seconds.Ā
Reversals (from under a dominant position or in when a submission) are not counted as points.Ā
No advantages given for close attempts or positions that are lost or not secured due to scrambles.Ā
POLARISĀ PRO-AM GI RULES (Modified from our Grand Prix Rules)Ā
Competitors are separated by belt and weight, Brown and Black belts are combined.
Bout Duration- 6 minutes.
Method of victory- Submission, Points or Referee Decision in case of draw
1 point each awarded for-Ā
Takedown
Pass guard
Back control (including body triangle)Ā
Mount
Sweep
Illegal Methods / Movements - All Divisions
Eye gouging or fish hooking.
Grabbing fingers, ears, hair, toes.Ā
No posting on faces / necks, and no one-handed windpipe grip (around entire neck is OK, but not for posting)
Slamming from above the knee height of the person doing the lifting to escape a submission or position (high amplitude throws / takedowns will not be penalised)
No Jumping Closed Guard
No āAokiā locks
No reverse toe holds
No scissor takedowns
No takedowns that involve spiking the head or neck directly on the ground
FURTHER RULES
Polaris follows IBJJF rulesĀ for Gi that most are familiar with, in terms of illegal techniques at various belt levels.Ā
White Belt-
No leg locks (except straight footlock)
No spinal locks
No wristlocks
No slicers
No reaping
Blue and Purple Belt-
No spinal locks
No slicersĀ
No reaping
No leg locks (except straight footlock)
Brown/Black Belt-
(Kneebars, toeholds etc are allowed)
No spinal locks
No reaping
Referee setup
Main referee on mat area
Competitors have either red or blue wristbands
Referees have both
Main refereeās job is to signal points using appropriate wristband
If the match is a draw, the referee will signal which is the winner by raising either blue or red armband.Ā
Points signalled by main ref raising the hand of the appropriate corner in the air and pointing one finger upwards.