2012 Canadian Gi and No Gi Grappling World Trials - Men's and Women's -

This is an Open tournament meaning anyone may enter. The tournament is open to any grapplers aged 17 and up, with Gi and no-Gi competition both available. Winners in each weight class will qualify to represent Canada in Moscow, Russia at the 2012 World Grappling Championships from Oct. 10-13. (Each athlete must self fund for trip to Moscow)

What is grappling? Grappling is a discipline of wrestling under the umbrella of Canada Amateur Wrestling Association (CAWA) and the international body of wrestling the Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FILA). Grappling can best be described as a mix of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Sambo and many other styles. It involves virtually every non-striking element of mixed martial arts. There’s no one way to defeat your opponent and fighters will be awarded points for takedowns and dominant control positions on the ground, such as the full mount, side mount or back mount. Submissions are in play as well.

Men can compete at the 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, or 110 kilograms plus the Absolute max category. Women will grapple at 50, 55, 60, 65, 75 and Absolute.

Weigh in - September 14th Friday 500pm @Robson Square Ice Rink
Competition - September 15th Saturday 900am @ Robson Square Ice Rink

Medals will be given to top 3 placers.
Double Elimination format

Entrance fees: $85 for one discipline Gi or No Gi, $125 for 2 disciplines Gi and No Gi.

Fees INCLUDE a 1 year - BC Wrestling Association (BCWA) membership which is mandatory. (Provides secondary insurance) If you are already a member of the BCWA or other provincial amateur wrestling body please deduct $25 from entrance fee. http://www.bcwrestling.com/Content/About%20Us/Membership.asp?langid=1

FILA RULES WILL APPLY - Click this llink to view/download FILA rule book: http://www.wrestling.ca/pdf/2010_grappling_rulebook.pdf

Ready to register for the Canadian team trials and test your grappling skills against the country’s best? Download the registration form @ http://www.wrestling.ca/events/event.php?id=1097 or email: Clint Kingsbury, Canada Wrestling for Registration form: ckingsbury@wrestling.ca