Eligibility:Competitors must be a minimum of 8 years old. There is no upper age limit.All Competitors must present a valid judo licence from their association at registration together with proof of grade.
NO CURRENT VALID LICENCE = NO CONTEST = NO EXCEPTIONS
Information:Method of competition will be pools throughout.Current BJA adaptive rules apply.All competitors must wear suitable footwear at all times when off the mat.All players to wear white Judogi and, where possible, provide their own blue and white belts.Medals will be presented at the end of the event.
In the event of any dispute either on or off the mat, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final.
Registration: 0930 to 1000
Divisioning:Divisioning will take place after registration in line with the following guidelines.Please indicate the level of the competitor on the entry form.
LEVEL 1This Judoka can train and compete with mainstream players. This Judoka has a good understanding of the meaning and goal of the competition.LEVEL 2 This Judoka can train and take part in Randori with mainstream players. This judoka mostly understands the meaning and goal of the competition.LEVEL 3This Judoka understands the rules, meaning, and goal of the competition. This Judoka can train with mainstream players, but only competes in special competitions with competitors of the same level.LEVEL 4 This Judoka may only be capable of taking part in special training and competitions. This Judoka needs guiding during the competition, but generally understands the rules and goal of a competition.LEVEL 5This Judoka may only be capable of taking part in special training and competitions, with specialist care. This Judoka needs a lot of guidance during the competition. The competition might need to be adjusted to the competitors. Due to safety considerations, this Judoka may be restricted to compete only on the ground (Newaza).
CONSENTIn permitting the competitor to participate, all participants and parents or guardians of participants are consenting to photography/filming which may be taken by the host organisation / BJA or an official contractor at the event. You also accept that these photographs or video may be used in future host organisation / BJA publications or published by the contractors. If you wish to opt-out of the above please contact [email protected]
If a medical emergency should arise during the competitor’s participation in this event, at a time when the guardian is not personally present, so as to be consulted regarding the competitors care, the competition organiser is authorised, to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that the competitor is provided with any emergency medical treatment, including hospitalisation, which the competition organiser or First Aid representatives deems advisable in order to protect the competitors health and well-being.
