Information on the USFL National Team Tournament have been announced. The USFL is UMMAF’s youth affiliate organization responsible for the development of youth competition. The USFL Tournament is responsible for identifying members that will represent the USA at the IMMAF Cadet World Championships in Rome, Italy. More information below!
US National Championships & World Team Selection
Please register in the proper IMMAF age & weight category w/o weight cutting.
Athletes who are 17 years olds on April 25th but turn18 prior to Aug 6th may participate in the U.S. National Championships but not compete in the IMMAF World Championships.
World Championship Divisions are for ages 12-17.
All Participants must have an active USFL License to participate – Go to www.kidsmma.org for licensing. Volunteer coaches will be on-hand to assist non attached athletes.
Email jon@fightleague.org if any difficulty registering in this system.
COMPETION FEES:
Early Bird – $75 (ends 2/06/20)
Regular – $100 (2/7 – 3/31)
Late – $125 (after 3/31/20)
Spectators – $20
Registration Cutoff date: April18,2020
All brackets limited to 8 entries per age and weight – 1st come first serve
Free T-Shirt if registered by 3/30/20
Optional set of Blue & Red “USA” Rash guards for $50 (Must be ordered by TBA)
Optional USA Warm Up Suit for $40. Same style as 2019 but different material. Athletes and Coaches planning on attending World Championships must have a team warm up suit. Last years is OK. (Must be ordered by TBA)
Contact jon@fightleague.org if problems registering from this site.
ALL TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT YOUTH ATHLETES WHO WILL REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
COMPETITION FORMATS:
• Preliminary Tournament – (Two MMA Cage Set Up) Single Round Matches (3 minutes for ages 8-13yrs / 4 minutes for ages 14-17yrs)
• Finals – (Formal Single Cage Set Up) 3 Rounds X 2 Minute bouts for all divisions. (Contingent that there are fewer than 45 finals bouts, otherwise 2 rd. finals)
Athletes may compete have a maximum of 5 rounds/ periods per day.
BRACKETING:
• Double elimination w/ consolation bracket for 3rd place (4 or more entries)
• Round Robin- 1 athlete receives a bye & fights loser of 1st round for advancement to finals (3 entries)
• Single Bout of 3 rounds –Both athletes go straight to finals.
• Uncontested Champions (Single Athlete Divisions) will have the option to move up in weight or age to participate in a 2nd category. (Must be within USFL age and weight parameters)
WEIGH IN / CHECK IN/ GEAR INSPECTION/ PRE-BOUT MEDICAL SCREENINGS:
• Optional Night Prior/Early: Friday April 24th 7 – 9 PM – Location TBA
• Regular Check in: Saturday April 25th 8 – 9 AM – At Venue
Be prepared for additional Weigh in and Medical Screening prior to finals on April 26
NOTE: DO NOT SELECT A WEIGHT CATEGORY THAT REQUIRES ANY FORM OF WEIGHT CUTTING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU INTEND ON PARTICIPATING IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
CATEGORIES: -Pounds are rounded up or down to Kilo
Schoolboy/Girl 12 – 13 years old – but under 14yrs on first day of World Championships
(Separate Male & Female Divisions)
-31kg/ -68lbs
-34kg/ -75lbs
-37kg/ -82lbs
-40kg/ -88lbs
-44kg / -97lbs
-48kg/ -106lbs
-52kg/ -115lbs
-57kg/ -126lbs
+57kg/ to a maximum of 137lbs
Athletes above 137lbs. contact jon@fightleague.org to see if an additional non world qualifying division can be added.
Cadet 14 – 15 years old – but under 16yrs on first day of World Championships
(Separate Male & Female Divisions)
-40 kg/ -88lbs
-44 kg/ -97lbs
-48 kg/ -106lbs
-52 kg/ -115lbs
-57 kg/ -125lbs
-62 kg/ -137lbs
-67 kg/ -148lbs
-72kg/ -159lbs
+72 kg/ to a maximum 170lbs
Athletes above 170lbs. contact jon@fightleague.org to see if an additional non world qualifying division can be added.
Junior 16-17 years old – but under 18yrs on first day of World Championships
(Male)
Straw weight: -52.2 kg /-115lbs
Flyweight: -56.7 kg /-125lbs
Bantamweight: -61.2 kg /-135lbs
Featherweight: -65.8 kg /-145lbs
Lightweight: -70.3 kg /-155lbs
Welterweight: -77.1 kg /-170lbs
Middleweight: -83.9 kg /-185lbs
Light Heavyweight: -93.0 kg /-205lbs
Heavyweight: -120.2 kg /265lbs
Junior16-17 years old – but under 18yrs on first day of World Championships
(Female)
Atom weight: – 47.7kg /-105lbs
Straw weight: -52.2 kg /-115lbs
Flyweight: -56.7 kg /-125lbs
Bantamweight: -61.2 kg /-135lbs
Featherweight: -65.8 kg /-145lbs
Lightweight: -70.3 kg /-155lbs
Welterweight: 77.1 kg /-170lbs
NON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER DIVISIONS – MAY BE COMBINED OR POOLED BASED ON PARTICIPANTS
Novice Age Group 10-11yrs – on first day of National Championships Tournament
(Boys & Girls combined)
-70lbs
-75lbs
-85lbs
-95lbs
-105lbs
-115lbs
-125lbs
-135lbs
Rookie Age Group 8-9yrs – on first day of National Championships Tournament
(Boys & Girls Combined)
-50lbs
-55lbs
-60lbs
-65lbs
-70lbs
-80lbs
-90lbs
CHANGING DIVISIONS:
If you need to change divisions after registering and have trouble, please see: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel
ONLINE TIMELINES FOR BRACKETS:
Smoothcomp will estimate each athletes competition timeline. Please be ready at least 1/2 hr prior. How to check your timeline: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time
AIRPORTS NEAR TEMECULA, CA – Some routes have optional tolls roads making the commute shorter.
• San Diego International Airport – 62 miles / 1 hr. 7 min
• Ontario International Airport – 51 miles / 1 hr. 5 min
• Santa Ana/ John Wayne Airport – 66 miles / 1 hr. 43 min
• Palm Springs International Airport – 70 miles / 1 hr. 24 min
• Los Angeles International Airport – 91 miles/ 2 hr. 4 min
Temecula Lodging Recommendations:
Pechanga Hotel and Casino – Includes free RV parking and low-cost RV Camping sites.
Group Hotel – (TBA)
Eligibility for Team USA – 2020 IMMAF Youth World MMA Championships:
Tentatively Scheduled for Aug 6-8, Rome, Italy.
• Athletes who compete in the U.S. National Qualifiers in the 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17 yrs. age groups qualify for the U.S. World Team and IMMAF World Championships. Athletes ages under 12 yrs. may compete for a National Title but cannot attend the IMMAF World Championships.
• IMMAF will accept TWO athletes per category per country for the World Championships.
• The two highest placing athletes have first right of refusal for U.S. age and weight team positions.
• All athletes and coaches must pay the $35 UMMAF membership fee to participate in the world championships.
• Coaches must be actively licensed under the USFL and UMMAF and responsible for their own IMMAF competition fee of 100 euros.
• USFL will help supplement athletes with their IMMAF registration fee of 200 euros. The actual amount of supplement will depend on fundraising efforts.
• Proof of United States Passport and airfare must be provided by TBA to secure spot on U.S. Team.
• Athletes need to purchase emergency medical insurance for time in Italy.
More information is available at Tounament information and location
