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2023 IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships - Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023-08-01 - 2023-08-05 | CA
TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK
DOCUMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFO ON SMOOTHCOMP

US TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA
See List of U.S. NATIONAL TEAM CANDADATES
USA can select 2 athletes per age and weight category in priority order:
1. Top 2 placing athletes from that division in nationals
2. Lower placing athletes from that division in nationals
3. Athletes from other divisions at nationals
Athletes must participate in U.S. nationals and have a U.S. Passport
NOTE – IMMAF has same day weigh ins with Rash Guard and Shorts so qualify at a weight at nationals you will be able to make at worlds!

TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE THESE TASKS ASAP. DO NOT HAVE TO BE DONE IN ORDER, JUST FAST & CORRECT!!

#1. CONTACT TEAM USA DELEGATION LEADER
TEAM USA DELEGATION LEADER
Ronald Anderson
Or Cell # 254-291-1032 (You will need to be added to the Team WhatsApp group. Download WhatsApp to your phone asap if not done so already.
A. PAY COMPETITION FEES
$200 – Athletes
$100 – Coaches and Team Delegates
Zele payments to the USFL account followed by a text indicating payment was made and name of individual. We have to send bulk payment to IMMAF.
Use 949 813-1041 to Zele funds and text follow up for confirmation
B. IMMAF ANNUAL PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED
All required information must be entered and the physical MUST be signed by a Medical Doctor.
Late or rejected physicals will carry a IMMAF late fee.
Everything to include eye sight/ vision must be filled in!
CLICK FOR IMMAF PHYSICAL
Email a signed and fully completed IMMAF physical as one PDF (not individual pages!!! /go to UPS store if you don’t know how) to Isabel Flores
C. ORDER TEAM USA UNIFORM
IMMAF will issue RashGuard, Shorts, Gloves & Shinguards
Youth Athletes and Coaches need a Team USA Warm Up.
**Last years White Polo and White Pants is OK.
This years design is darker blue with blue pants. Approx. cost $60
See sizing chart
Contact Valerie Riggs or call 817 350-8402 by JUNE 14th if you need a uniform
D. REGISTER FOR WORLDS IN SMOOTHCOMP
Once officially accepted on the Team, Athletes must do the following on smoothcomp:
1. Make a head shot only profile photo
2. Make sure Nationality is listed as USA
3. Join Team USA (Academy)
4. Register to the World Championships
E. REGISTER IN IMMAF RANKING APP
Athletes must have a IMMAF belt rank to participate.
Directions:
Download IMMAF app on android or IOS
Select Orange Belt (No need to fill in fight stats)
Select Jon Frank and coach and he will take care of the cost.
F. GET TRAVEL/ MEDICAL INSURANCE
Team Members must obtain individual insurance for travel to Abu Dhabi.
Click here for a good inexpensive option
G. ACCOMODATIONS
Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel
1778 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St – Al Rawdah – W68 – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
+971 2 617 0000
$155 for single / $185 for double
Includes tax, service charges, WiFi, Breakfast & Dinner CLICK FOR LODING FORM
H. LEARN IMMAF RULES
CLICK FOR IMMAF RULES
I. MEDIA PASS
Contact Team Leader Ronald Anderson, Or Cell # 254-291-1032

IMPORTANT INFO FOR COACHES & ADULTS
Any adult receiving credentials for the floor must be USFL licensed
The background and Abuse Prevention or Safe Sport must be within 2 years
KEY TIMELINES
May 20th – Qualification Tournament
June 12th – Confirm acceptance of them spot
June 15th – Entry Fees paid to secure spot
June 16th – Alternates selection deadline for open spots
July 11th – Physicals completed (late fees after)
July 17th – Media Requests
SCHEDULE

-Monday 31st July – Arrivals
All delegates arrive and check in at the hotel.
-Tuesday 1st August – Tournament Check-In, Accreditation
Tournament Check-In & Accreditation – 9.00am to 4.00 pm @ Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel.
*Time of the draw will be communicated 1 week prior to the event start date.
-Wednesday 2nd August – Day 1 of competition (Youth C/ 12-13yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
-Thursday 3rd August – Day 2 of competition (Youth B/ 14-15yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
-Friday 4th August – Day 3 of competition (**Youth A/ 16-17yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
Female – 3 divisions: Atomweight, Strawweight & Flyweight.
Male – 4 divisions: Strawweight, Flyweight, Bantamweight & Featherweight
-Saturday 5th August – Day 4 of competition (**Youth A/ 16-17yrs)
Weigh ins & Medicals – 7:00am to 8:00am (at the venue) Competition starts at 10:00am
Female – 3 divisions: Bantamweight, Featherweight,
Lightweight & Welterweight.
Male – 4 divisions Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight &Heavyweight.
Attention: The schedule may be modified according to the total number of entries and circumstances of competition.

AGE GROUPS

Youth category C 12 – 13 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 12 years or aged 14 years before the 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 2nd
Youth category B 14 – 15 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 14 years or aged 16 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 3rd
Youth category A 16-17 years old
The athlete must not be under the age of 16 years or aged 18 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 4th or Aug 5th depending on division above

Valkyrie Fighting - San Diego, CA
2023-07-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Female only MMA Card
Limited youth bouts

Email matchmaker Rachel Perez or call 626 392-1563 for consideration on matched for a youth bout

Big Austin Throwdown - Leander, TX
2023-07-15 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
REGISTER ON SMOOTHCOMP
Questions – Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

Valhalla MMA - Port Charlotte, Florida
2023-06-24 | CA
Youth Pankration with Adult MMA
Info coming soon…

U.S. Police & Fire Jiujitsu Championships - San Diego, CA
2023-06-16 08:00 - 2023-06-17 17:00 | CA
Jiujitsu
Gi and No Gi Divisions
Open to Active and retired sworn Police, Fire, EMT and Dispatch
Click for information

Hendo Fight Night - Temecula, CA
2023-06-16 | CA
EVENT IS NOW JUNE 16

Limited youth bouts

Email matchmaker Rachel Perez or call 626 392-1563 for consideration on matched for a youth bout

Big D Beatdown #2 - Grand Prairie, TX
2023-05-27 09:00 - 15:00 | CA

US National Championships/ US Youth MMA World Team Qualifier - Ontario, CA
2023-05-19 16:00 - 2023-05-20 20:00 | Lumcolor Center, 11255 Center Ave, Ontario, California, 91762
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PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Registration fees:
– $100 early registrations
– $125 regular registration
– Registrations close on 5/13
Team USA Uniforms can be ordered by qualifiers after nationals.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
All Athletes must have a annual youth fighters license
All Coaches must have a youth coach license
Event Check in May 19 – Arrive at venue between 4PM and 7PM (We aim to get 3 doctors but nurses welcome to help!) Check in consists of Weigh in, Gear Inspection and Pre Bout medical screenings. Contact John Romero for approval for late/ same day check in if needed.
Competition date May 20 (9 am) Estimated Start time)
All hands meeting (Estimated 8 am) to ensure brackets are correct and other actions to ensure start of competition is on time.
How to see live updates for your fight times
Tournament Information

Multiple MMA Cage Double Elimination tournament with consolation bracket to determine 3rd place.
National Championship belts awarded to all champions in all contested divisions.
Custom National Championship medals awarded to 2 and 3rd place.
This tournament will select the official U.S. Youth team for the 2023 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships in Abu Dhabi, Aug 2-5th. (World Championship divisions are only for ages 12-17)
Athletes 17 yrs at time of National Championships but 18 for world Championships may compete at nationals but not for the World Championships.
Non U.S. citizens or those unable to obtain a US passport may compete in national championships but not participate in the world championships as part of Team USA.
Close to LAX (Los Angeles) and VERY Close to Ontario International Airport

Spectators
$25 Cash Please (Under 4yrs Free)
Coaches must have USFL digital ID to get in as a coach
Age & Weight Categories (READ!!!)

Age for divisions for 8-11yrs are actual age on day of tournament. (May 20th)

World Team Qualifiers are at the same weight as the world championships. Keep in mind the IMMAF World Championships are same day weigh ins with rash guard and shorts, so choose a weight class for nationals that you can also compete in August!
Only one competition category per participant. If there is a need to add an additional competitor in any division we will ask and move volunteers at no cost.

World Championship Qualifiers

IMMAF Youth category C 12 – 13 years old The athlete must not be under the age of 12 years or aged 14 years before the 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 2nd
IMMAF Youth category B 14 – 15 years old The athlete must not be under the age of 14 years or aged 16 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 3rd
IMMAF Youth category A 16-17 years old The athlete must not be under the age of 16 years or aged 18 years before 1st day of competition and must be within this age band until the competition has been completed. Aug 4th or Aug 5th depending on division See Worlds Announcement
Click for Info on World Championships

COMPETITION FORMATS:

Bouts will occur in MMA Cages. Three cages will be set up.
Preliminary bouts with 4 or more in bracket: one round Matches (3 minutes for ages 8-13yrs / 4 minutes for ages 14-17yrs)
Some Finals will be 3 rounds of 2 two minutes
Athletes with only 2 competitors will compete in a single finals bout of 3 rounds of 2 minutes
Brackets with 3 athletes: Round Robin- All contestants compete against each other (Format TBA)
The following criteria will be used to place entries if a 3 way tie. 1. Most submissions 2. Most Points Earned (3 entries).
Uncontested Champions (Single Athlete Divisions) will have the option to move up in weight or age to participate in a 2nd category. (Must be within USFL age and weight parameters)
Uncontested divisions will not be awarded a national championship belt

NO SPECIAL REQUESTS OR ACCOMMODATIONS OUTSIDE THE LISTED RULES
Key Personnel
Tournament producer – Cagebound Fighting Championships
Tournament organizer – John Romero
U.S. Youth World Team Delegation Leader – Email jon@fightleague.org to inquire if interested.
Tournament Sponsors or US National Team Sponsor inquires contact jon@fightleague.org
LINK FOR US DOMESTIC YOUTH RULES
IMMAF Rules differ slightly
California rules require headgear
Sample of required safety gear

CG Cup Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2023-05-03 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Individual Grappling
Paige Fieldhouse
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

Battle of the Alamo - San Antonio, TX
2023-04-23 | CA
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
$50 competition fee
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

Evolution Sports Expo Youth Pankration - Santa Clara, CA
2023-04-22 | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great American pkwy, Santa Clara, CA, 95054
Multi Sport Event at Santa Clara Convention Center
YOUTH PANKRATION BOUTS ADDED TO ADULT MMA CARD

Contact Matchmaker Anthony Bivins
Get annual youth Fighters and Youth Coach license HERE
See Expo Event Page

NUWAY Pankration Competition & Camp- Memphis, TN
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-23 | CA
Multi Discipline event featuring Youth Pankration plus Nationals Prep Training Camp
Option to compete or attend training camp or both

Learn & Drill the Takedowns, Grappling, Submissions and Strikes to excel in Youth MMA.
Lead by U.S. National Team Coach Chase Gamble, Justine Kish and a All Star Lineup up of Clinicians
Train alongside youth National Champs and World Medalists

Camp Session 1: April 21st from 6-8PM
Camp Session 2: April 22nd from 6-8PM
Competition: April 23rd Rules Clinic and Warm up 10am / Competition TBA

Competition only: $55
Camp Session: $30
Both Camp Session: $50
Both Camps & Competition: $75

CLICK FOR INFO AND TO REGISTER
GET A ANNUAL USFL LICENSE TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED BOUTS

Warrior Promotions - Plano, TX
2023-03-25 | CA
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
or register on Smoothcomp
Get annual youth Fighters and Youth Coach license HERE
$50 participation fee
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

Valkyrie Fighting Championships (Female) - San Diego, CA
2023-03-18 | CA
All Female MMA, Youth and Adult bouts
Email matchmaker Rachel Perez or call 626 392-1563 for consideration on matched for adult or youth.
Get annual youth Fighters and Youth Coach license HERE

IMMAF World MMA Championships 18 yrs plus - Belgrode, Serbia
2023-02-11 - 2023-02-18 | CA
2022 IMMAF World MMA Championships
Feb 11-18, 2023
Tournament Handbook
Stark Arena
Bulevar Aresnija Čarnojevića 58 11070 Novi Beograd, Serbia. https://g.page/arenabeograd
Link to Donate to your US MMA National Team
Potential Sponsors, please contact Jim Nightingale
Team-members needing a letterhead with acceptance to the US team and IRS 501 c3 tax deductible sponsor info please email jon@fightleague.org
If you are not on our WhatsApp channel advise Jim Nightingale ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eligibility Details
Weigh in Procedures
USA MMA Team Uniform Top & Bottom
Click for sizing chart, carefully order correct size!

Lodging options
Recomended Hotel Srbija (400 capacity)
$75 (70 euros) single
$70 (65 euros) per person: double
$59 (55 euros) per person: Triple
We need to know in advance which hotel, dates and flight number by Jan 9th to reserve for you accommodations. Advise Jon Frank or Jim Nightingale via email
Other accommodation options!!!
Don’t forget your travel insurance Policy, here’s a low cost option: Travel Insurance
Medicals:
Athletes must have a IMMAF physical within 1 year and blood work no more than 6 months from final day of competition. GET FORMS HERE Medical Clearance deadline – Thursday 17th January 2023 (18th IMMAF) Medical Forms must be signed by a doctor and emailed as a one document PDF to Jim Nightingale by Jan 13.

Deadlines: We moved them up
Jan 17 – Medical Clearance / physicals blood work submission
Jan 13- Media request – nicolas.davies@immaf.org
Competition Schedule:
Friday 10th February – Team Arrival
Saturday 11th February – 1:30Pm Tournament Check-In, Accreditation/ 6PM Opening ceremony
Sunday 12th February – Day 1 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Monday 13th February – Day 2 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Tuesday 14th February – Day 3 of competition (Juniors & Seniors)
Wednesday 15th February – Day 4 of competition (Semi Finals – Juniors & Seniors)
Thursday 16th February – Day 5 of competition (Finals – Juniors)
Friday 17th February – Day 6 of competition (Finals – Seniors)
Saturday 18th February – Brave CF show (For those wanting to stay)
The IMMAF Coach certification course will be held Feb 10-11. Please contact andrew.moshanov@immaf.org if Interested.
All participants subject to Doping testing under WADA, medically justified use of a Prohibited Substance or Method is required, apply to IMMAF for a Therapeutic Use Exemption by 21st January 2023.
Sponsor branding
Logo placement on competition shorts
Logo placement on USA Team uniform where appropriate
American Flags only to be displayed during walk out & awards
Prohibited Branding
1.Pornography
2.Drugs
3.Alcohol/ Tobacco
4.Misogynistic, racist, prejudiced or abusive rhetoric
5.Weaponry and accessories.
REMEMBER: 32 man brackets with same day weigh in each day with the best amateurs in the world
U.S. Team
Men/ Senior 18yrs plus
115lbs Adrian Ledezma
125lbs William Herrera
135lbs Christian Ammons
145lbs Jonathan Powell
155lbs Shane Collins
170lbs Lester Batres
185lbs Anthony Orozco
205lbs Jake Christienson
265lbs Cary Miller
Men/ Junior 18-20yrs
125lbs Rashad Satterwhite
155lbs Silas Muscat
Women / Senior 18yrs plus
105lbs Victoria Anthony
115lbs Hope Holmes
125lbs Ashley Molina
145lbs Veronica Meza
Women/ Junior 18-20yrs
105lbs Abigail Alvarez
125lbs Yexalen Bazan
USA Delegation Leader – Jim Nightingale
USA Coaches
Joe Stevenson
Chad George
Chase Gamble
Lester Batres
Cody Hoffstatter
John Wai
Jimmy Holmes
Charles Martinez
Victor Ledezma
Christian Alvarez
Justin Hughes
Dante Bazan
Vince Salvador
Andrew Carvajal
Media
Gabriel Muscat
Dante Bazan

Centex Fight League 2 - Leander, TX
2022-12-10 | CA
Register here to get a match SMOOTHCOMP
Or
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.

CG Cup Team Grappling - Camp Pendleton, CA
2022-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – 4 on 4 Team Grappling
Paige Fieldhouse
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453CG

U.S. Senior & Junior Team Selection Camp - Las Vegas, NV
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-06 | UFC Performance Institute, 6550 S. Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, United States
LINK TO OUR GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN
November 3-6 at the UFC Performance Institute, Las Vegas Nevada
The IMMAF World Championships is the toughest amateur MMA tournament in the World.
Expect to fight and make weight for 5 consecutive days in a 32 deep bracket to become a world champion. IMMAF is the UFC sponsored International Federation of 150 nations spearheading MMA in the Olympics.
SELECTION CRITERIA
2022 Pan Am Medalists have first right of refusal for the following divisions to attend Camp and Worlds
Each region may select one athlete in non secured spots for selection camp to compete for a spot at Worlds.
LEADERSHIP
U.S. Adult MMA Program Lead – Jim Nightingale
Selection committee Chair – Forrest Griffin
Coaching Coordinator – Joe Stevenson
Western Region Coordinator – David Denkin
National Team Coach – Chad George
Central Region Coordinator – Eric Garcia
National Team Coach – Lester Batres Sr
National Team Coach – Jimmy Holmes
Eastern Region Coordinator – Charles Martinez
National Team Coach – John Wai
National USFL Youth Alumni 18-20 yrs- Jon Frank
U.S. Military – TBA
Training Camp Roster
Qualified at Pan Am Championships
Senior Men
115lbs – Adrian Ledzema
145lbs – Jon Powell
155lbs – Shane Collins
170lbs – Lester Batres
185lbs – Anthony Orozco
205lbs – Gabe Rednose
Senior Woman
115lbs (F) – Hope Holmes (not attending camp)
Training & Selection Camp Roster
Senior Men
125lbs – Trea Wills**, Beau Brooks, William Herrera, Rashad Satterwhite
135lbs – Andy Acosta , Alex Rogers, Christian Ammons
265lbs – David Krouse, Walter Cascao, Cary Miller
300lbs – to be filled from above
Senior Female
105lbs – Victoria Anthony
115lbs –
125lbs – Bree Stickleman
135lbs – Anne Ribeiro
145lbs – Will select and field after camp
155lb – Forrest Molinari
Junior Male (18-20 only)
125lbs – Eddrick Clark, Rashad Satterwhite **
135lbs – Will select and field after camp
145lbs – Weston Champion
155lbs – Silas Muscat
170lbs – Will select and field after camp
185lbs – Will select and field after camp
205lbs – Will select and field after camp
265lbs – Will select and field after camp
300lbs – Will select and field after camp
Junior Female (18-20 only)
105lbs – Will select and field after camp
115lbs – Abigail Alvarez / Jayleen Martinez (*Junior)
125lbs – Yexiland Bazan
135lbs – Will select and field after camp
145lbs – Will select and field after camp
155lbs -Will select and field after camp

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Weigh in will be conducted at selection and training camp. Fighters competing for their spot will have to be within 10% of there fighting weight.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens able to obtain a U.S. Passport, have zero professional fights, be WADA testable for PEDS; and adhere to the code of conduct.
Participants may have to pay for lodging for selection camp and be ready to self fund travel and fees to the world championships. (Tentative for January, Location TBA) USFL is a IRS 501 c3 Non profit and will help raise funds and issue tax deductible letters when needed.
We have a lodging deal of $129 double occupancy rate through the UFC. Contact your coach or coordinator for link.
Tentative training schedule to be posted. (Selection evolution not posted)

CG Cup 4x4 Team Grappling Championships (Military only)
2022-10-26 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Team Grappling
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

Battle of the Alamo (San Antonio, TX)
2022-09-10 | CA
Send Age, weight and experience to Lionsdenpromotionllc@gmail.com
The State of Texas has not approved Full Power Strikes for any Youth Martial Art Competition aside from Boxing and Kickboxing. *** Special Texas rules will require less than best effort in body strikes / not using 100% power. All other safety rules to include no head strikes still apply.
Registration: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/6942
(Do not pay on smoothcomp until match is confirmed)

2022 IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships - Abu Dhabi
2022-08-15 08:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | CA
Open to qualifiers from the 2022 Youth National Championships May 2022 Temecula, CA
DONATE TO THE 2022 U.S. YOUTH MMA TEAM

Please contact U.S. Team Organizer Amanda Brown Tortorici asap if you have not already confirmed your earned spot or if you decline to accept your world team position. A Facebook Group has been created to share information.
Team Members and Coaches are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. The USFL will assist in fundraising efforts and offer receipts for Tax deductible donations. Additionally raised funds will distributed equally to the parents of youth athletes.
The USFL will write Team Acceptance letters for school attendance and fund raising purposes.
IMMAF will have a limit on coaches. Please do not register as a coach if you are not an actual coach. More than likely you will still not have access to the mail floor or warm up area if there are an excessive number of national team coaches. There will be plenty of good spectator viewing. Coaches must also be current on USFL Licensing.
The tentative competition week schedule will be as follows:

SEE IMMAF PRESS RELEASE
WATCH LIVESTREAM AT www.immaf.tv (Discount code USA25)

Monday 15 August – Arrival
Tuesday 16 August – Check-in, accreditation and tournament draw
Wednesday 17 August – Youth C (12 & 13yrs ) competition
Thursday 18 August – Youth B (14 & 15yrs) competition
Friday 19 August – Youth A competition (16 & 17yrs) (8 weight categories)
Saturday 20 August – Youth A competition (16 & 17yrs) (8 weight categories)
Sunday 21 August – Teams depart

Athlete & Coach Registration Timeline:
ANA EUSTACE MUST HAVE UNIFORM SIZES, ADDRESS & PHONE# BEFORE PAYING

NOW – Read Tournament Handbook HERE
NOW – Read COVID Protocols for UAE HERE
NOW – Download COVID Alhosn APP HERE
JULY 8 – Create MNM profile for athletes & coaches. Upload profile picture (headshot) with white background HERE – Select Club 2022 Cadet Team United States.
July 8 -Email signed ATHLETE waivers to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
July 8 -Email signed COACH & SPECTATOR waivers to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
July 11 -Athletes must create an account on the IMMAF Grading App and Select Jon Frank as Coach. This will allow us to award athletes their required IMMAF belt ranking GOOGLE APP or APPLE APP
July 11 – Pay for Registration (USFL is paying the athlete entry fee of $200) and Team Uniforms ATHLETE – COACH – SUPPORTER POLO
NOTE – TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION (We are trying to get info on how and who provides transportation to and from venue)
July 15 – Pay for Extra Polos HERE
July 15 – Pay for optional Rash Guards BLUE-$40 RED-$40 BOTH-$70
July 22 – Email completed physicals, signed by a MD to Amanda usflamanda@gmail.com. MUST BE A SINGLE PDF. HERE
Bring your American Flag!!!

All Profits from uniforms will be distributed among athletes.We will deliver and/or ship uniforms early August before departure date. If departing early please let us know!!
Venue

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Arena
Zayed Sports City
Off Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi
Website

Host Hotel
International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Abu Dhabi

USD 90/- Single Room (per room per night) with Breakfast and Dinner.
USD 120/- Double Room (per room per night) with Breakfast and Dinner.
Includes transportation to and from venue. Airport transportation available for extra fee

**Double Room can accommodate two people either with Queen Size Bed or Twin Bed based on request. Single Room can accommodate only one person.
Novotel Al-Bustan Abu Dhabi
https://g.page/novotel-abu-dhabi-al-bustan
Shk. Rashid Bin Saeed St – St – Rabdan
Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
+971 2 501 6444

To see the booking costs and book hotel and transportation for the teams please use the link below: https://forms.gle/9t32kjkR3AchqkLS9
NOTE _ THE HOTEL IS NOT USING THIS FORM FOR LARGE CONTINGENTS; AMADA WILL REACH OUT TO EVERYONE STARTING ON 8/25 FOR DATES, ROOM SIZE AND NAMES.

Novotel Al Bustan Hotel
* Please fill all information correctly.
* Standard Check In Time at 14:00 hrs. (Local Time in Abu Dhabi)
* Standard Check Out Time at 12:00 hrs. (Local Time in Abu Dhabi)
* Ealy Check-In & Late Check-Out Purely Subject to Availability

Valkyrie Fighting Championships - San Diego, CA
2022-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
All Female Event
Opportunity for a few Youth bouts included with CAMO Female MMA Card.

National Championships & World Youth MMA Team Selection
2022-05-14 | CA
When: May 14, 2022
Where: Dan Henderson’s Athletic Fitness Center
Cost: $125. Registrations close May 7th
Register HERE

USFL License is required to participate
The Official U.S. National Championships for Youth MMA/ Pankration. Profits benefit the U.S. Youth World MMA team. USA has been top 3 in the world for both UFC Sponsored IMMAF Youth MMA World Championships.
WEIGH IN / CHECK IN/ GEAR INSPECTION/ PRE-BOUT MEDICAL SCREENINGS:
Bring competition gear to include uniform and proof of medical clearance to check in.

Night Prior: Friday May 13th at Venue 4PM – 7PM
Late Check in: Saturday at venue 7:30AM – 8:30AM
Mandatory athlete meeting at 10am for all athletes to ensure brackets are correct, relay info & notify of options to change divisions. Rules meeting to follow.
Tournament start time: Estimated 12 noon

SPECTATORS
$20 at door only (Under 4 yrs free)
Coaches must have USFL digital ID to get in as a coach
FORMAT

This tournament will select the official U.S. Youth team for the 2022 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships in Abu Dhabi (tentatively set for 1st week of Aug 2022). (World Championship divisions are only for ages 12-17)
Age for divisions for 8-11yrs are actual age on day of tournament
Age for divisions 12-17yrs are that of day 1 for the World Championships. Example: if you are 11 but turn 12 by day one of the World Championships in Aug, you will register and compete in the 12/13 year old category. This is regardless of plans to participate in World Championships or not.
Athletes 17 yrs at time of National Championships but 18 for world Championships may compete at nationals but not for the World Championships.
Non U.S. citizens or those unable to obtain a US passport may compete in national championships but not participate in the world championships as part of Team USA. U.S. Citizens who previously competed as part of another nations national team will not be eligible for U.S. team membership unless they can demonstrate extreme circumstances.
Dates for the 2022 IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships to be announced soon.

COMPETITION FORMATS:

Bouts will occur in MMA Cages. Two cages will be set up.
Preliminary bout of Single Round Matches (3 minutes for ages 8-13yrs / 4 minutes for ages 14-17yrs)
Athletes with only 2 competitors will compete in a single bout of 3 rounds of 2 minus.

Double elimination w/ loser having a chance to comeback for Bronze/ 3rd (4 or more entries) Not true 1st or true 2nd
Seeding may occur if enough information on athletes is available.
Round Robin- All contestants compete against each other. The following criteria will be used to place entries if a 3 way tie. 1. Most submissions 2. Most Points Earned (3 entries)
Single Bout of 3 rounds – If both athletes go straight to finals.
Uncontested Champions (Single Athlete Divisions) will have the option to move up in weight or age to participate in a 2nd category. (Must be within USFL age and weight parameters)
NO SPECIAL REQUESTS OR ACCOMMODATIONS OUTSIDE THE LISTED RULES

CG Cup Individual Grappling Championships (Military Only)
2022-05-04 | CA
Commanding Generals Cup – Individual Grappling
Must be assigned to a unit onboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
Contact:
Doug Hall
Sports Coordinator
Camp Pendleton Athletics
MCCS Semper Fit
(760) 763-0453

IMMAF 2021 World Championships (Open to USFL Alumni Juniors)
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-29 | CA
ATTN: USFL Alumni, 18-20 yrs old

IMMAF has indicated that we can enter juniors (18-20 years old) to the Junior World Championships in Abu Dhabi this January 2022.

This is a challenging and high level amateur MMA competition, therefore you must be prepared to fight multiple full unified rule Amateur MMA bouts in consecutive days until the bracket is exhausted.

Email jon@fightleague.org if you want to represent the US. Must have a US passport and be of amateur status.

Non USFL alumni and those older than 20 can email as well and we will send you to the UMMAF/ IMMMAF rep who is fielding that team.

IMMAF World Youth MMA Championships
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01 | CA

United States Police and Fire Championships Jiujitsu Championships
2021-06-18 | Four Points Sheraton, Pavilion 8110 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
Novice and Open No-Gi Divisions (Recently added)
Belted Gi Divisions
Full Time Sworn Law Enforcement or Fire Fighters only
DATE: June 18, 2021
You must register via the U.S. Games Web Site
