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alliance Uniform Policy

Alliance Mat Rules

Kids Classes - Information for Parents

Bully and Harassment Policies

Membership Change Policy

ALLIANCE
JIU-JITSU
MAT RULES

Be on time

Maintain a clean and rip free gi (white, blue, black only)

Greet the teacher and your fellow training partners (especially new people)

Do not talk during class

Do not complaining about “fatigue or being tired”, this will only worsen

Be open-minded to learn

Practice your weakness

Do not resist due to pride

If you lose, try again

If you win, be respectful

“When I step on the mat I know there is no other place I’d rather be.”
— Marcelo Garcia
 

ALLIANCE UNIFORM POLICY

Everyone that is a team member must wear an official Alliance Jiu-Jitsu uniforms for every scheduled class and seminar, there are no exceptions. 

Gi Jiu-Jitsu class:
Everyone that is a team member must have a white, blue or black official Alliance uniform. It must be one colour, no mixing coloured tops and bottoms. You can wear any t-shirt or rash guard under your jacket.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu class:
Everyone that is a team member must have an Alliance Rash-Guard that is coloured to your belt-level. If you are a Blue Belt you must wear a Blue Rash Guard. You must also wear Alliance Grappling Shorts. If you choose to wear spats under your shorts, they can be any kind you choose.

There is be a $10 service charge to borrow a club uniform. All proceeds will go towards our next Alliance Team party.


For Team training and Private classes you can wear any uniform. 

ALLIANCE KELOWNA KIDS CLASSES

  • Kids BJJ classes are 45 mins

  • Bring your kids to class no earlier than 5 mins early (we are always transitioning from one class to the next and as you can see we have a smaller space, this will help us with flow)

Uniforms and Hygiene

Jiu-jitsu is a different sport and because we are in close contact with one another hygiene and cleanliness is very important. 

  • Make sure your child learns to take responsibility for their uniform and belt, they are responsible to bring (or wear) their giant belt to every class. Parents will have to help a bit. Please make sure that the uniform and belt are clean before every class. Uniforms should be washed after every class. Belts only need to be washed if they got especially dirty (wash all in cold water).

  • No jewelry

  • Long hair must be tied up/back

  • Face, hands and feet must also be clean

  • If your child is unwell, especially if it is visible, please don’t bring them to class

Notes for Parents

  • No talking to your child during class, let our instructors instruct them during this time

    • If your child comes to you during class please ask them to return to the mats and to the instructors

  • Please keep your conversations quiet to not distract your child and other children during their class

  • Friends or siblings can watch once in awhile but please keep them off the mats and have them play quietly

Thank you!

Alliance Kelowna | Membership Change Policy

This policy outlines how members can request changes to their membership status, including pauses, upgrades, and cancellations.

Change Requests:

  • Please submit all requests in writing to club administration at alliancekelowna@gmail.com.

  • Provide at least 30 days' notice for any changes.

  • Requests can be made via email or in person.

Membership Pausing:

  • Please submit all requests in writing to club administration at alliancekelowna@gmail.com.

  • Members may pause their membership for work or travel, with a minimum duration of 3 weeks.

  • Supporting documentation or a reasonable explanation is required.

  • Maximum pause duration is determined case-by-case.

Fees:

  • No fees will be charged during a membership pause.

  • Fee adjustments will appear in the next billing cycle.

Approval Process:

  • All requests require approval from club administration.

  • Members will be notified of the decision within 5 business days.

Reinstatement:

  • Notify the club at least 7 days before returning from a pause.

  • Reinstatement is confirmed upon notification and any necessary documentation.

Contact Information:

Exceptions:

  • The club may make exceptions in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.

Amendments:

  • This policy is subject to change, and members will be notified of any updates.

Effective Date:

  • This policy takes effect on August 2025.

Please ensure all requests follow this policy for a smooth membership change process.