Southern Area Open 2026 - minors, pre-cadet, cadet

By entering and/or attending this event you agree to abide by all British Judo Association policies and codes of conduct. This includes but is not limited to:

You must contact the organisers and [email protected] if you require any support at the event or have any questions regarding the above points.

Please note that failure to comply with these policies and codes of conduct may result in not being able to compete/attend this event, or removal from the event, and notification to the British Judo Association. These policies and codes of conduct are in place to ensure everyone attending the event have a good experience.

All competitors must present a valid BJA or BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh in.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine categories if necessary.

Categories:

Minors: born 2015-2017 (minimum age 8 years)
Boys: -27kg / -30kg / -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / +50kg          
Girls: -28kg / -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / +48kg

Pre cadets: born 2013-2014.      
Boys: -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / -55kg / -60kg / -66kg / -73kg /+73kg  
Girls: -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg /-70kg / +70kg

Cadets: born 2010-2012.          
Boys: -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / -55kg / -60kg / -66kg / -73kg / -81kg / -90kg / +90kg
Girls: -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg / -70kg / +70kg

Weigh In times:
Pre-Cadets:     0830 - 0900
Minors:    1100 - 1130
Cadets:         1300 -1330

 Additional Information:

  • Technical restrictions will apply for the Minors event
  • No armlocks and strangles are permitted in Minors or Pre-Cadets
  • Minors and Pre-cadets 3 minute contests, Cadets 4 minute contest
  • Golden score for Minors is 3 minutes (if required), Pre-cadets / Cadets unlimited
  • Current BJA rules apply
  • Medals will be presented throughout the day
  • All competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
  • Only matside qualified coaches with a valid card will be allowed matside
  • Coaching will be allowed throughout the contests
  • All players must weigh in with white T-shirt and judo trousers with a 0.8kg allowance
  • Videos and photographs may be taken on the day and used to advertise the event

In the event of any dispute either on or off the mat, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final.

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