The Bear
December 1-3, 2023 ⋅ Gatlinburg, TN
General Info
Date: December 1-3, 2023
Venue: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Address:234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN
Competitions Offered: Wrestling, BJJ
Format: Individuals, Duals
CORNER PASS:
MULTI DAY $50
SINGLE DAY $30
GENERAL ADMISSION:
MULTI DAY ADULT $40
SINGLE DAY ADULT $25
MULTI DAY STUDENT $30
SINGLE DAY STUDENT $15
Children 5 and Under FREE
Purchase OnlineIMPORTANT:
- Age is determined by wrestler age on 12/31/23
- (1) One Weigh-In covers wrestlers for the entire weekend in all divisions/participation at the lowest weight recorded.
- Wrestlers are not locked into a pre-determined or pre-qualified weight class. Wrestlers can move up or down at the scales for entry based on wrestlers actual weight at the scales.
- All States Welcome – No Memberships Required to Coach or Compete
- All Wrestlers receive a .9 weight allowance
- Rookie=1st Year
- Novice= 1st or 2nd Year
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Things to do!Prices
Wrestling Prices
WRESTLING PRICES
- Folkstyle: $50.00
- Freestyle: $30.00
- Novice: $30
- Wrestling Duals: $800
BJJ Prices
BJJ PRICES
INDIVIDUAL OPEN TOURNAMENT FEES
One division (Gi or No Gi): $80.00
Two divisions (Gi and No Gi): $90.00Late Registration (Day of): +$10.00
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3 V 3 TEAM QUINTET-STYLE TOURNAMENT FEES
$50 per competitor ($150 total per team)
Each competitor must register for the same team name
Late Registration (Day of): +$10.00
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SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
***ALL DISCOUNTS ARE APPLIED AT CHECK-OUT
DISCOUNT 1: BLACK BELTS COMPETE FOR FREE IN INDIVIDUAL
Black Belts compete for free in Saturday’s Individual Open tournament.
1) Register for your division but don’t pay!
2) Email jeffbjjfanatics@gmail.com with the following info: Name, gym/affiliation, and who you got your black belt from.
3) Enjoy the tournament!
Note: Black Belts wishing to compete for $1,000 in Sunday’s 3 v 3 Team Event must still pay $50 for that entry. This discount is only valid for Saturday’s Individual Tournament.
Divisions and Weight Classes
Wrestling Individual Open Divisions
| Age Group | Weight Class | Period Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6 and Under | 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 60, 64, 70, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 8 and Under | 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 78, 82, 87, 92, 97, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 10 and Under | 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 12 and Under | 70,75,80,85,90,95,100,105,110,115,125,135,150,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| 15 and Under | 80,90,100,105,110,120,130,140,150,170,200,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls 8 and Under | 40, 43, 46, 52, 58, 65, 75, 85, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| Girls 10 and Under | 45, 50, 55, 60, 68, 76, 86, 96, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| Girls 12 and Under | 62, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls 15 and Under | 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, HWT | 90,90,90 |
Wrestling Dual Team Divisions
| Age Group | Weight Classes | Period Lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 8 and Under | 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 78, 82, 87, 97, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 9 and Under | 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 78, 82, 87, 97,107, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 10 and Under | 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 107, 115, 130, HWT | 60,60,60 |
| 12 and Under | 70,75,80,85,90,95,100,105,110,115,120,130,140,150,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| 13 and Under | 75,80,85,90,95,100,107,115,125,135,145,155,HWT | 90,90,90 |
| 15 and Under | 82, 88, 95,100, 105, 110, 115,125, 135,150,170,195, HWT | 90,90,90 |
| Girls 15 and Under | 50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90,95,100,110,120,130,HWT | 60,60,60 |
BJJ Divisions
| Division | Weight Class | Experience Level |
|---|---|---|
| ROOSTER WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS (≤6 YEARS OF AGE) | 37,42,47,53,59,65,72,73+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| YOUTH I WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS (7-8 YEARS OF AGE) | 36,40,45,50,56,62,70,78,87,97, 98+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| YOUTH II WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS (9-10 YEARS OF AGE) | 39,45,50,56,63,70,78,87,97,108,109+q | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| YOUTH III WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION (11-12 YEARS OF AGE) | 45,51,57,64,72,80,90,100,111,124,137,150,151+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| JUNIOR BOYS WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION (13-15 YEARS OF AGE) | 70,77,86,96,107,118,130,145,160,175,200,201+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| ADULT/MASTERS MALE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS | 137,150,165,180,200,220,221+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
| JUNIOR GIRLS WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION (13-15 YEARS OF AGE) | 49,57,65,75,85,95,105,117,130,145,160,161+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Novice |
| ADULT/MASTERS FEMALE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS | 123,136,155,170,190,191+ | Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
Weigh-In Schedules
Wrestling Weigh-In Schedule
*All Wrestlers receive a .9 weight allowance
Friday:
*Christmas Parade starts at 7:30 pm, streets shutdown at 6:00 pm*
1:00-2:00PM
Fast Pass All Weekend Wrestlers Welcome $20
4:30-5:30PM
General Public Weigh-ins
3:00-4:00PM
$20.00 Sunday Duals Wrestlers Fast-Pass Weigh-In (Bring cash to scales)
6:00-7:00PM
General Weigh-In
BJJ Weigh-In Schedule
FRIDAY:
**Early Weigh-ins:
7:00 – 8:00 pm at the venue.**
Weigh in once and you’re good for the entire tournament!
Weighed in for the wrestling tournament? No need to weigh in again for jiu-jitsu. Check in to ensure your weight was received by the jiu-jitsu team.
SATURDAY:
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Mandatory weigh-in for all individuals who did not weigh-in Friday
SUNDAY:
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Mandatory weigh-in for all individuals who did not weigh-in Friday or Saturday
Wrestling Schedule
Wrestling Schedule
Saturday
8:30AM
- Folkstyle Individual
2:00PM
- Freestyle Individual
- 9 and Under Duals (First 8 Teams)
- 13 and Under Duals (First 8 Teams)
- Girls 15 and Under (First 8 Teams)
Sunday
9:00AM
- 8 and Under
- 10 and Under
- 12 and Under Duals
- 15 and Under Duals
BJJ Schedule
SATURDAY:
10:00AM
Rules Meeting
Individual Tournament begins
Sunday:
10:00AM
Rules Meeting
3v3 Tournament begins