Before the Tournament
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Video: Video Tutorial: How To Prepare Your Students & Parents for a TCO Tournament
This video will walk you through how to get prepped for a TCO tournament, what you can do as a coach and the best way to prepare your students.
Video: Video Tutorial: Accepting SmoothComp Permissions
Make sure you do this on a desktop / laptop!!
Video: How to Register (Individual)
Please turn on captions and/or turn UP the audio! This video will walk you through the basic steps to register as an individual (yourself or your child).
Video: Navigating a TCO Tournament Website
This video will walk you through all of the information you can find on our tournament website/landing pages and hopefully answer any questions you have!
Video: Attending as an Ambassador Team
Please turn on captions and/or turn UP the audio! Experience the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open as part of an Ambassador Team! This video walks you through that experience and what it takes to become an Ambassador Team.
How many matches will I get? Is your tournament Single or Double-Elimination? Here's your breakdown of how we bracket.
As of the Spring of 2024 we've updated how we bracket our tournaments for competitors of all ages. This will supersede any previous explanations and policies. OVERALL: We're always striving...
I Have a Youth (under 16) competitor who is already a Blue Belt. What do I do?
As long as they're 15 years old (not 14 or younger, obviously), they CAN register for the Adult Blue Belt division in the proper weight category. You do not need...
My child is EXTREMELY light/small for their age group. What do I do?
It is not uncommon for competitors in Youth Divisions to be of a certain age but significantly smaller than all other competitors at that age/belt level. If you suspect your...
Transgender Athlete Policy
Tap Cancer Out is and always has been an inclusive tournament as we aim to fulfill our vision of giving every grappler the opportunity to fight for those in the...
How do I create or join a fundraising team after I've already registered?
1. Navigate to your fundraising page URL 2. If you are not logged-in, you'll need to click LOG-IN in the upper right, then let the page refresh, then click MANAGE...
I am 30+ / 40+ but see that Brown and Black Belts only offer Adult. May I still compete?
Of course!! Anyone of any age can compete. It just means that we don't separate females or Black and/or Brown belt males by age. At those belts, everyone fights in the...
When is the last day for registration changes?
The Wednesday before the tournament is the last day to make changes to your registration. Please plan accordingly.
I need to withdraw. What do I do?
Simply email us at registration@tapcancerout.org or message us through our chat window! Please note, we do not offer refunds for paid competitors if the withdrawal happens after the last day of changes, which...
What happens if an event is cancelled?
There are times, whether in or out of our control, that an event must be cancelled and can not be rescheduled in the near future. Should that happen, these are...
What happens if an event is postponed/rescheduled?
There are times, whether in or out of our control, that an event must be postponed and rescheduled. Should that happen, these are the protocols: If you plan on joining...
How do I get my fundraising page?
As soon as you complete your registration a fundraising page will be automatically set up for you and you’ll receive a series of emails that will walk you through how...
If I don't fundraise the $250 minimum, do I owe $250?
No. You'll simply pay a registration fee when you arrive at the tournament. This fee amount will vary: For those who choose a Fundraising Ticket but have NO fundraising activity...
How does Team Fundraising Work?
This is a very common question and not immediately obvious. First thing to note is that everyone is ultimately fundraising individually. Each competitor (whether they choose a paid or fundraiser...
Do I register for the age I (or my child) will be on the day of the tournament or the age they're turning this year (like IBJJF)?
We use the age the competitor is on the day of the tournament. So if your child is 13 years old on the day of they're tournament they'll fight in...
I am 30 years old. Do I HAVE to fight in Masters?
Absolutely not. Any competitor 16 years or older may compete in the Adult division. That's an open-age division. Only competitors who are 30 years or older on the day of...
Can I register at the door?
NOPE! Every Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open is pre-registration only, closing the Tuesday before the tournament.
How do I register my entire team?
Teams to not have to register to compete/fundraise all at once. Coaches and parents can register multiple competitors at once, but typically individual competitors will register themselves. Each competitor is...
What does "Create a Team" mean?
This allows you to register and create a Fundraising Team that your page is automatically connected to and where your teammates can connect their individual fundraising pages as well. You...
How do I update/cancel my registration or change my weight class?
Unfortunately changes to registrations (like weight class, belt, or division) can NOT be done online. We manually make these changes on our end. Please message us through the chat box...
What do the different ticket types mean?
When registering for the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open, you're given multiple ticket types to choose. Please choose the one that suits you best! Fundraising Competitor (Adult or Child): If...
What does "Register as an Individual" mean?
This allows you to register without connecting to a fundraising team. You can always join or create a team at any time after registering, so if you’re unsure, choose this...
What does "Join a Team" mean?
This allows you to register and join a fundraising team that’s already been created (by another teammate). You do not have to join a fundraising team, and you can always...