Before registering, confirm these key details on the official tournament page:
- Correct age group, division criteria varies by birth year or actual age.
- Correct belt or experience level, verify match time lengths.
- Realistic weight class, verify if weigh-ins are with or without Gi.
- Gi and No-gi division availability
- Weigh-in rules, check if there is a weight allowance or if missing weight means DQ.
- Refund policy, check if they offer credits or refunds if injured.
- Registration edit deadline, normally 3-5 days before the event.
- Uniform rules, check gi color allowances and patch regulations.
- Start time and arrival window, usually brackets are published 1-2 days prior.
- Parking and travel plan, some venues have parking fees or limited spaces.