# Event Details - **Event Name**: WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series 2026 A fun, family friendly gi and no gi event that is open to adults, masters, teens, and kids. The WVGO is set to return this June 20th in Elkview, WV. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: Adult Tournament 11am, Referee Meeting at 10am, Competitor Rules meeting at 10:30am. Kids will start at 10am Cost: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 89$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/17/26 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 17, 2026. Format: DOUBLE ELIMINATION in both Gi and No Gi divisions, and Absolute divisions in each skill level. Location: Elkview Middle School - 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071 ***Due to the size of the tournament, we will require all youth competitors (5-17) to be registered by 6/17/26. Adult competitors can register online or at the door. Pre-Register on Smoothcomp by clicking Register Cost Details: Only 69$ for adult men, women, teens, and children if you pre-register. Each competitor can compete in as many divisions as they can for the same price. It is 89$ for adult men and women not pre-registered and all youth must be pre-registered by 6/17/26 (no exceptions). The last day to pre-register is June 20, 2026. ***All youth competitors (5-17) must pre-register before 6/7/26. There will be no registration for youth after this time. However, adults may pre-register or register at the door. As always, we want all of our competitors to have as much fun as possible, so we offer a well-organized tournament that is fair for all and offers a ton of matches at a low price. In fact, each competitor has the chance to compete a minimum of six times, if they compete in their respective divisions in both the gi and no gi tournaments as well as the absolute divisions. Keep an eye out for continued updates. There will be children’s, teens, women’s, masters, and men’s divisions and the weight classes for both gi and no gi will be as follows: Adult Men 149.9 & Below 150 lbs. to 164.9 lbs. 165 lbs. to 179.9 lbs. 180 lbs. to 194.9 lbs. 195 lbs. to 209.9 lbs. 210 lbs. to 224.9 lbs. 225 lbs. & Above Adult Women 135 & Under (Lightweight) 136 & Over (Middleweight) Teens 13-15, 16-17 132 lbs. & Below, 132.1 lbs. to 143 lbs., 143.1 lbs. to 154 lbs., 154.1 lbs. to 167 lbs., 167.1 lbs. to 183 lbs., 183.1 lbs. to 200 lbs., 200.1 lbs. to 220 lbs., 220.1 lbs. & Above Kids 5-7, 8-10, 11-12 53 lbs. & Below, 53.1 lbs. to 62 lbs., 62.1 lbs. to 70 lbs., 70.1 lbs. to 79 lbs., 79.1 lbs. to 88 lbs., 88.1 lbs. to 99 lbs., 99.1 lbs. to 110 lbs., 110.1 lbs. to 121 lbs., 121.1 lbs. and Above Experience Levels for Gi and No Gi Adult Gi Competitors – White, Blue, & Purple & Above Teen Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels), Blue, Purple Children Gi Competitors – White, Grey (all levels), Yellow (all levels), Orange (all levels), Green (all levels) Adult No Gi Competitors: Beginner: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for beginners only) Intermediate: (1-3 years exp.) Advanced: (3 years +) *** Those who compete in the Blue Belt Gi Division must compete in the Intermediate or Advanced No-Gi Divisions *** Those who compete in the Purple Belt & Above Gi Division must compete in the Advanced No-Gi Division Masters Division (Ages 31 yrs & above) Masters Divisions follow all the same experience levels as the other adult categories Teens 13-17 Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only) Intermediate: (one year – two years) Advanced: (two years and above) ***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first. Kids 5-12 Beginner No Gi: (Less than a year experience. No wrestling experience at any level of competition in the beginner division. The beginner class is for true beginners only) Intermediate: (one year – two years) Advanced: (two years and above) ***Please note, children and teens often have greatly differing weights and skill levels. Whenever possible, they will be matched appropriately. However, there may be times when they may be asked to go in another age (plus or minus a year) or weight bracket. In these cases, a coach and/or parent will be asked permission first. Please contact the event coordinator for additional details and/or questions: Butch Hiles 304-549-9370 info@wvgrapplingopen.com Pre-registration Don’t forget to pre-register for an additional discount!!! Pre-registration links are above, and the deadline is 6/17/26 Please let me know if there are any questions, Butch Hiles www.wvgrapplingopen.com info@wvgrapplingopen.com At the Door Registration 85$ at the event for adult men and women. All youth (5-17) must pre-register Price includes all events (gi and no gi) ——————————————————————————– Weigh-Ins Friday Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Butch Hiles BJJ – 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301 Saturday Youth: 8-9:30a (Youth must be weighed in by 9:30a) Adults 8-10:30a Location: at the Tournament ***Competitors do NOT have to weigh-in with their gi on ——————————————————————————– Starting Time and Rules Meeting Tournament Schedule: Youth: Kids/teens rules meeting at 9:30 and first match at 10am, so please be weighed in by 9:30AM ***Youth competitors will start in the gi and work from the highest level down Adults: Adult rules meeting will be at 10:30AM and the first match will be at 11AM ***Gi Divisions will run first and we will run the highest belt levels first in all divisions Saturday Match Schedule 10:00AM Kids/Teens Matches Begin 11:00AM Adult Matches Start 11:00AM – Superfights 11:30-12 Finish Bracketing 12:00PM – Black/Brown/Purple Belt Matches Begin ***These are estimated times, and the first matches could be up by 11:45AM - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elkview/wvgo-gi-and-no-gi-summer-series-6-20-26/200030022428415 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, kids, meetups, workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 64 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Elkview - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Elkview Middle School - **lat**: 38.44259 - **long**: -81.47789 - **full address**: Elkview Middle School, 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071-8181, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9932ad76f9651ae07615ac804582a0f3a7440d8a3d0657e34151689a1253c376-rimg-w792-h292-dc2b3344-gmir?v=1781486032 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 being held? - **A:** WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Elkview Middle School, 5090 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071-8181, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26? - **A:** WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 is organized by WVGO Grappling Tournaments/ WV Games. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WVGO Gi and No Gi Summer Series - 6/20/26 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elkview, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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