Part III: Pre-competition requirements
1. Weigh-ins
- Requirements for weigh-ins:
- Sanctioned provincial events — weigh-ins are done on the day of event, up to an hour before division starts, in the uniform they are competing in.
- Gi competition — contestants must wear an approved Newaza gi with the appropriate rank belt. Gis are checked by weigh-in personnel.
- No-Gi competition — contestants must wear an approved rash guard and shorts. Competition attire is checked by weigh-in personnel.
- Weigh-ins and weigh-in attire:
- Contestants will be weighed wearing their competition attire or mandatory article of clothing covering their genitalia.
- Contestants will not be allowed to change out of their weigh-in attire into their normal attire in the weigh-in area. Contestants should be directed to a private area away from the weigh-in area.
- Mandatory equipment:
- An official will inspect the equipment of all contestants prior to competition to ensure that the contestants equipment meets minimum standards and is in good repair.
Updated: February 26, 2025
Published: December 17, 2024