Bracketing / Divisions
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Video: Video Tutorial: Accepting SmoothComp Permissions
Make sure you do this on a desktop / laptop!! Prior to each tournament, we upload all TCO registrants into Smoothcomp. Due to privacy laws, Smoothcomp will NOT automatically connect your TCO registration information to your Smoothcomp account. YOU...
Where can I see the brackets or competitor lists?
BRACKETS: We never post the brackets in advance. They are always in flux due to weight changes and no-shows, and are only finalized moments before launch. COMPETITOR LISTS: These are...
How many matches will I get? Is your tournament Single or Double-Elimination? Here's your breakdown of how we bracket.
As of 2024, all TCO events are DOUBLE ELIMINATION. Youth: 2 comps = best 2-of-3; 3 = Round Robin; 4 = Single Elims w/ 3rd place match; 5+ = Double...
Will my son fight a girl? Will my daughter fight a boy? How do you split gender for Youth Competitors?
9 and Under: Mixed gender (will split if possible/div size allows). 10 and Up: Split by gender. If you want to move up in age/weight to avoid mixed divisions, contact...
Do you offer Masters divisions for Females?
Yes, as of 2024, Masters (30+) divisions are available for white, blue, and purple belt females. Brown/Black belts remain Adult (16+) but usually consist of 30+ aged competitors.
Transgender Athlete Policy
Biological females only in female divisions. Transgender athletes can compete in a separate exhibition match/division if opponents are willing, or compete in the appropriate male division. Contact registration@tapcancerout.org privately to...
I Have a Youth (under 16) competitor who is already a Blue Belt. What do I do?
They can register for Adult Blue Belt if they are 15. If younger or preferred otherwise, contact us for case-by-case handling (they cannot compete in Teen Colored Belt divisions).
My child is EXTREMELY light/small for their age group. What do I do?
If they are 10+ lbs lighter than expected, contact us. We'll make a note for the Bracketing Team to address it on the day of the tournament after weigh-ins.