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Video: How Do I (a Coach) Create a Fundraising Team if I am NOT Competing?
Unlike Smoothcomp where an academy/team is set up once, Fundraising Teams need to be set up for every tournament that an academy/team takes part in. Due to the constraints of...
Video: How Do I Set Up a Connected Facebook Fundraiser?
Here's a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set up a connected Facebook Fundraiser. This can ONLY be done on your GoFundMe Pro fundraising page, NOT directly in Facebook.
How to I claim my Free Entry to a future tournament?
Starting in the summer of 2026, if you raise more than $250 (increasing to $300 in 2027), you not only compete for FREE in the event that you're fundraising for,...
Video: Video Tutorial: Customizing Your Fundraising Page
Some of our best tips and tricks to customize your Tap Cancer Out Fundraising Page and reach your goal!
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: Global Grappling Day: Types of Events
In this video, we will go over the different types of events that you can host for Global Grappling Day and the elements you can add to it to make...
Video: Global Grappling Day: How to Register
This video will walk you through how to get registered for a Global Grappling Day event.
Video: Video Tutorial: Tournament Day - What to Expect
This video will walk through everything you need to know when you arrive at your local Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open. From check-in, to weigh-in to the mats and podium, we cover everything you need to know!
Video: Global Grappling Day: Promote Your Event
In this video, we will go over all the marketing and promotional materials available for you to use to make your Global Grappling Day event a success!
Video: Video Tutorial: Scorekeeping at a Tournament
This video walks you through how to keep score at a Tap Cancer Out tournament via SmoothComp. If you are a volunteer, this is a helpful video to watch prior...
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 A Tournament As a Coach
Curious what it’s like to coach at a Tap Cancer Out tournament? Our Academy Relationship Manager, Sarah, walks you through the full experience so you’re prepared for event day.
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.
Where is your office?
Headquartered in Indian Land, SC. Mailing/Donation address: Tap Cancer Out, PO Box 551, Fort Mill, SC 29715
What is your Tax ID / EIN?
We are a registered 501c3 nonprofit, incorporated in the state of Connecticut, currently headquartered in Indian Land, SC. Our EIN (also referred to as a tax ID number) is 90-0694278.
I donated the wrong amount by accident. What do I do?
If you have donated the wrong amount by accident (ex: $200 instead of $20), please message us through our website chat or email us at help@tapcancerout.org. We can't alter donation amounts...
Can a donation be refunded?
By donating to Tap Cancer Out you are doing so in good faith to support Tap Cancer Out and our beneficiaries. Your gift is independent of the event or the...
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...
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...
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...
Do you offer Masters divisions for Females?
Yes, ALL Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open events offer FEMALE Adult and Masters Divisions. As is the case with the males, all Brown and Black Belt divisions are still Adult...
Will my son fight a girl? Will my daughter fight a boy? How do you split gender for Youth Competitors?
Thanks to feedback from coaches and parents, we have been able to get a better understanding as to how (and at what age) splitting gender becomes more important and can...
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...
Where can I see the brackets or competitor lists?
BRACKETS: We never post the brackets. The reality of our charity BJJ tournament is that we never disqualify anyone (unless they show up AFTER their division has already launched). So...
What are your tie-breakers for Round Robin divisions?
Below is the hierarchy of tie-breakers to determine the results: Overall record; Head-to-head record; # of wins by submission; # of wins by points; # of wins by advantages; #...
May I wear a rashguard, undershirt, or spats?
In short, you MAY wear a rashguard under your Gi. You may NOT wear a t-shirt or ankle-length spats under your Gi. {Gi} Rashguards are OPTIONAL for all competitors. Spats...
May I wear a brace on one of my joints?
Only braces made purely of fabric (ex: elbow or knee sleeves) are allowed in competition. Nothing with metal or plastic pieces are allowed. If you are unsure, please email us...
Are jockstraps/cups allowed?
No, unless for specific medical reasons.
What are your rules?
We follow International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Rules for ALL divisions. Please see our Rules & Regulations page for more detail on what is and is not allowed >> https://tapcancerout.org/tournament-rules-regulations/ You...
Do children have to purchase a Spectator Ticket?
EDIT FOR 2021: As of June 6th, 2021, we are allowing Spectators at our events. Spectator tickets are $10 and must be paid with a Credit or Debit card (we...
Do Parents have to purchase a Spectator Ticket?
EDIT FOR 2021: As of June 6th, 2021, we are allowing Spectators at our events. Spectator tickets are $10 and must be paid with a Credit or Debit card (we...
Do Coaches have to purchase a Spectator Ticket?
EDIT FOR 2021: As of June 6th, 2021, we are allowing Spectators at our events. Spectator tickets are $10 and must be paid with a Credit or Debit card (we...
Can spectator tickets be bought online or at the door?
EDIT FOR 2021: As of June 6th, 2021, we are allowing Spectators at our events. Spectator tickets are $10 and must be paid with a Credit or Debit card (we...
Do you offer night-before weigh-ins?
At every tournament you MUST weigh-in. At some, but not all, events we may offer night-before weigh-ins. If you weigh-in the night before you do not need to weigh-in again....
I am registered in the wrong weight class. What do I do?
Simply email us at registration@tapcancerout.org, let us know which tournament you are registered for, your name, and what weight class you will need to move to.
What happens if I miss weight?
Missing weight is a very serious offense at a jiu-jitsu tournament. Most organizations will disqualify you with no refund. We'll simply say that you can change your weight class up...
Do I have to weigh-in with the Gi?
No. You do not have to weigh-in with the Gi. Our weigh-ins are always in a public area, at the bracketing table, so we will ask you to keep your...
Do I get a 1-pound allowance?
Yes, we give a 1-pound allowance for margin of error. If you fear you are going to miss weight, please email us at registration@tapcancerout.org to change your weight class. You...
When and where are weigh-ins?
Depending on the tournament, weigh-ins can be the day-of and the night-before. If we host night-before weigh-ins, those are always OPTIONAL. A competitor may ALWAYS weigh-in the day-of the tournament....
What are your weight-classes?
Our weight classes can be viewed here - https://www.tapcancerout.org/tournament-details/weight-classes/ Please read them carefully as they differ from other tournaments. The weights listed are MAXIMUM weights for the respective class. You...
Where can I find the your event schedule?
All our upcoming tournaments are listed here: https://www.tapcancerout.org/tournaments/ We typically publish our yearlong schedule by February of that year. Our January/February events open for registration in early November.
All Your Smoothcomp Questions Answered Here
📛 A QUICK NOTE ABOUT SMOOTHCOMP AND HOW WE RUN OUR TOURNAMENT 📛 Tap Cancer Out is and always will be a very unique tournament. The fact that we are...
When is the schedule released?
We release the schedule no later than the Thursday before the tournament (usually earlier). It's emailed to all competitors, posted in the Facebook Event page, and added to the tournament...
Is the tournament Gi? No-Gi? Both?
ALL our Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open tournaments are GI-ONLY. We do not offer the opportunity to compete in multiple weight/belt/age classes as many divisions overlap and run concurrently. We...
Why aren't donations to my Facebook Fundraiser linking to my tournament fundraising page?
Please do NOT set up a Facebook Fundraiser (directly on Facebook) on our behalf if you are fundraising for a tournament! If you have registered for a tournament, there is...
When will I get my refund for raising more than $250?
If a Paid Competitor raises more than $250, they're deserving of a full refund as they have earned free entry to the Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open (in the future,...
My GoFundMe Pro and Facebook Fundraising Pages Don't Match or I'm Missing Donations On My Fundraising Page
Did You Set Up Your Fundraiser Correctly? First, please be sure that you have set up a Synced Facebook Fundraiser by navigating through your fundraising page dashboard to the FACEBOOK...
I'm Logged In But Don't See My Fundraising Page?
If you are logged-in to GoFundMe Pro (https://pro.gofundme.com/sso) and can see your dashboard but can NOT see your fundraising page / team fundraising page connected to your account, you may...
How Do I Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser?
Did you know that you can sync your personal fundraising page to a Facebook fundraiser? We use a fundraising platform called GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy), which is where your personal...
What do I do with cash or check donations?
If you have received a donation as a CHECK, you may bring it with you to the tournament and hand it to our check-in staff. Please put any checks in an...
Do I have to create or join a fundraising team?
You do not have to join a fundraising team, and you can always join one after initially registering as an individual at any time. Creating or joining a Fundraising Team...
Are there Team Fundraising Perks?
The INDIVIDUAL perks you see listed on the tournament website, like free entry, Tap Cancer Out merchandise, and the coveted $10,000 #TCOasis perk, may only be earned individually by the...
What's the deadline for fundraising and/or fundraising perks?
We get a lot of questions about when fundraising actually "ends" and there are a few answers, so please read carefully. FUNDRAISING PAGES Without getting too technical, your pages will...
How do the Perks work?
The great thing about fundraising for Tap Cancer Out is that you not only get to make an impact in the fight against cancer, but you can also earn some...
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...
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’m registering multiple family members. Can we combine our fundraising efforts to just one page?
Absolutely! We encourage it, actually. Teams should NOT do this. Only families who don't want Aunt Edna to have to donate 3 separate times to 3 separate kids. In order to...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
What happens if I don't have anyone in my division?
Often when the final competitor lists are published, many competitors are alone in their division. This is not unusual and most times we will NOT move a competitor until the...
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...
Can I register at the door?
NOPE! Every Tap Cancer Out BJJ Open is pre-registration only, closing the Tuesday before the tournament.
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...
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...
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...
How can I create or join a fundraising team while registering?
Click the REGISTER button on the tournament homepage and you’ll be presented with this pop-up: Simply click “Create a Team” or "Join a Team" and follow the prompts. If you'd...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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