Press Release:
Online registration for Southwest Grapplefest 8 ends today, Thursday at 5:00pm.
Late registration is available at Weigh-ins – cash only – and spectator tickets can be purchased online or at the door, same price.
Everyone who pre-registers online can attend the Friday seminar for free with World Champion Rainey Whitsett and BJJ Blackbelt, Pro fighter Rodney Romero. Everyone else is encouraged to attend, the fee is only $20
Tournament Schedule:
Weigh-Ins and late registration are Friday 5-8pm or Saturday 8-9am Sharp, at the venue. $60/$80 +tax for one/two division(s).
Competition begins at 10am with Kid/Youth/Teen Gi followed directly by Kid/Youth/Teen NoGi.
Adult Gi begins at or after 11:30 in the order: Women, Master, Purple, Blue, White.
Adult Nogi begins at or after 1:00pm in the order: Women, Master, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner
Anyone needing accomodations for Friday or Saturday should check out the following options:
Hotels offering special rates:
All hotel properties are within a 10 minute drive to Picacho Middle School. Please ask for the “Combat Sports Rate” when making reservations for a discounted rate.
Hilton Garden Inn
2250 Don Roser Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
575-522-0900
$89 plus tax, $7 per person for breakfast.
Best Western Mission Inn1765 South Main St.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-524-8591
$69.95 plus tax, breakfast included.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
790 Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-524-0331
$59 plus tax.
Ramada Palms
201 E. University Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-526-4411
$69 plus tax for Kings. $79 plus tax for Doubles. $5 per person after 2. Free Breakfast
More Information on all properties can be found at www.staysunny.org
Event info and online registration at www.combatsportsclub.com
