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Help | Registering for a Tournament | Can I register at the door?

Can I register at the door?

Before the Tournament

NOPE! Every Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open is pre-registration only, closing the Tuesday before the tournament.

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I am 30+ / 40+ but see that Brown and Black Belts only offer Adult. May I still compete?

What happens if I don't have anyone in my division?

When is the last day for registration changes?

I need to withdraw. What do I do?

What happens if an event is cancelled?

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What do the different ticket types mean?

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How can I create or join a fundraising team while registering?

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