Compete at the Bermuda Grand Sport Festival
Quick facts
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Three day national festival
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Youth and adult competitors
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Bermuda national venue
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Sanctioned rules per sport
One national stage for Taekwondo, karate, boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Sanshou, archery, and fencing. Clear divisions, fair formats, and a professional Olympic style setting.
What athletes need to know
This page covers eligibility, registration steps, divisions, equipment, and conduct so you arrive prepared and confident for the festival weekend.
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Eligibility
Who can compete
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Youth and adults in festival sports
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Athletes representing clubs or academies
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Local and invited international athletes
Disciplines
Sports included
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Taekwondo
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Karate
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Boxing
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Muay Thai
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Sanshou
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Archery
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Fencing
Requirements
Entry standards
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Current club membership
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Completed registration and signed waiver
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Age, rank, and weight compliance per sport rules
How to register
Most entries run through your club or academy to keep divisions organized and accurate.
1 Confirm divisions with your coach
Agree on your age band, rank, weight class, and disciplines before you register.
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2 Complete the athlete entry form
Provide full name, club, discipline, chosen divisions, and emergency contact details.
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3 Submit payment
Pay through your club or through the festival payment link when provided.
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4 Review rules and timetable
Check weigh in times, staging windows, and estimated match times as they are published.
What to expect on the day
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Check in, weigh ins, and staging times published in advance for every discipline.
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Clear layout of mats, rings, pistes, and archery ranges with signage and staff.
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Digital brackets and live division calls so you know exactly where to report.
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On site medical cover during competition blocks.
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Professional photo friendly awards area for medal presentations.
Divisions
Age, rank, and weight
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Youth, junior, and senior age groups per sport
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Rank or experience based divisions in Taekwondo, karate, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Weight classes in boxing, Muay Thai, and Sanshou
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Equipment classes in archery and fencing where relevant
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Low entry divisions may be merged at sport director discretion
Formats
Competition style
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Sport specific rules agreed with each national body
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Single elimination, repechage, or pool formats depending on numbers
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Strict safety rules for youth contact divisions
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Rule summaries made available ahead of the festival
Preparation
Uniform and equipment
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Clean, correct uniform for your discipline and rank
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Federation approved protective gear where required
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Mouthguards, groin guards, and other specified protection
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Unsafe, modified, or missing gear may remove you from the draw
Behaviour
Code of conduct
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Follow instructions from officials, staff, and marshals
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Respect opponents, coaches, volunteers, and venue staff
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No aggressive sideline behaviour or abuse from athletes or supporters
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Parents and supporters are expected to model the same standards
Athlete questions
Do I enter through my club
Yes. Clubs help place you in the correct divisions and manage group logistics.
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Are there youth and adult divisions
Yes. Each sport defines its own age bands and experience levels with clear rules.
What happens if my division is small
Sport directors may merge close divisions, adjust formats, or offer round robin matches.
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Who do I contact if I have a problem
Speak to your coach first. They can raise any issues with the sport coordinators and festival control desk.
Ready to step onto the festival stage
Work with your coach, confirm your divisions, and submit your entry in time for the next edition of the Bermuda Grand Sport Festival.