My child has never competed. Should they still enter?
Yes — and this is the best possible day to start. It's an internal competition, so every kid out there trains at a Carlson Gracie gym. They're matched by age and size, their own coaches are there on the day, and the room is full of familiar faces. First-timers are exactly who this event exists for.
What if my child is nervous?
Almost all of them are, including the ones who look like they aren't. Nerves are part of it — they're the reason the day is worth doing. Talk to your child's coach before the 25th; they'll have your kid ready. And a nervous kid who walks out anyway has already won the thing that matters.
How do we register?
All registrations go through Smoothcomp. Hit the register button on this page, create or log into your Smoothcomp account, and enter your child in the event. Registrations close Wednesday 21 October 2026 — we need the time to draw brackets, so there are no late entries.
I've got more than one child training. What do they cost?
$55 for your first child and $45 for every one after that. Two kids is $100, three is $145. Plenty of our families have two on the mats and we'd much rather see both of them compete than have you pick one.
Enter the code SIBLING at checkout for each child after the first — it takes $10 off that registration. Your first child pays the full $55. If the code doesn't apply, finish the registration anyway and let us know; we'll refund the difference rather than have you miss the cut-off.
What divisions and weight classes are there?
Age and weight divisions are set in Smoothcomp and will be shown when you register. If your child falls near a cut-off, have a chat with their coach.
How will I know when my child is on?
Two ways. All the timings and the running order are in Smoothcomp, so you can follow where your child's pool is up to on your phone through the day. And we'll have someone on the microphone calling pools forward all day, so you'll hear it as well. You don't need to stand at a mat all morning.
What time should we get there?
Check-in opens at 8:00am and competition starts at 9:00am. Aim to be on site well before your child's division. We'll have parking attendants directing traffic first thing in the morning — please follow them, it keeps the whole morning moving.
Can the whole family come and watch?
Absolutely — please do. That's half the point of the day. Jumping castles, superheroes and a BBQ lunch mean the non-competing siblings have plenty to do.
How many matches will my child get?
Three, guaranteed. Every child is put in a pool of four and fights all three of the others — round robin, no knockouts. Nobody travels across town, loses one match and goes home. Win or lose, your child gets three goes on the mat.
How long will we be there?
Pools run across four mats from 9:00am and the last matches finish at 3:00pm. Medals are presented on the podium outside as each pool finishes, so once your child's pool is done you're free to go — no waiting for a ceremony at the end. Bring chairs and snacks in case your pool runs later in the day.
Is food available?
Yes. Our own dads run a BBQ from 11:30am — steak sandwiches, sausages, and bacon, onion and cheese rolls — plus cold drinks, Zooper Doopers and açai bowls through the day. Cash and card details to be confirmed closer to the event.
Can I help out on the day?
Please do — we need referees, BBQ hands, jumping castle supervisors, parking attendants and a few superheroes. Speak to your gym's head coach, or email redlands@carlsongraciegc.com.au.
