Surrey Closed 2026

Eligibility:

This is a closed event, for Surrey registered players only

• Competitors must be over 8 years of age on the day of the competition
• Senior competitors must be aged 14 years and over on the day of the competition
• All competitors must present a valid BJA licence or a BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh-in together with proof of grade – no exceptions will be made
• Medallists may be selected for the Inter-County Teams in Woking on 10^th May 2026
• No refunds will be issued after the closing date
• Gold medallists will be crowned 2026 Surrey County Champion!

Contest Information:

• Armlocks or strangles only allowed in the Senior event
• Method of competition will be pools throughout & current BJA rules will apply
• Medals will be presented throughout the day
• Competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
• All players must wear a white judogi
• BJJ Gi’s are not permitted
• Where possible, players to provide their own blue and white belts
• Only matside qualified coaches with a valid card will be allowed matside to coach
• In the event of any disputes, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final
• The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine categories if necessary
• Videos and photographs may be taken on the day and used on social media
• All players must weigh in with white t-shirt and judogi trousers with a 0.8kg allowance provided
• Males may compete in a white t shirt if they choose to do so. All females MUST wear a white t shirt.

Weight categories:

U16 Girls:                                                -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, +63kgs            
U16 Boys:                                               -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, +66kgs
Senior Men 1^st Kyu & Dan:               -60,-66,-73,-81,-90,-100, +100kgs  
Senior Men 2^nd & below:                  -60,-66,-73,-81,-90,-100, +100kgs  
Senior Ladies 1^st Kyu & Dan:          -52,-57,-63,-70,-78,+70kgs
Senior Ladies 2^nd kyu & below:     -52,-57,-63,-70,-78,+70kgs

Weigh in Times:

U16 girls: 8:30 am to 9:00 am
U16 boys: 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Senior Men: 12:00 to 12:30pm
Senior women 1:00pm to 1:30pm

Entry Fee: £25 (free for spectators and car parking)   

No refunds once entries closed.

Closing Date: Monday20^th April 2025 or when the event limit is reached (150 max)
Queries to:       [email protected]

INTER COUNTIES TEAM SELECTION:
The results of the Surrey Closed will be used to help with the final team selection for the Surrey Team that will compete in the Inter Counties on Sunday 10^th May.

For the Inter Counties, the format will be a mixed team approach – the same format as we used in last year’s event. This means that for the Senior team, we will only be selecting players for the following positions:

Senior Men:      -66, -81, -100, +100kgs  
Senior Ladies:   -57, -70, +70kgs

It is possible for a player to complete up a weight group – for example, an -73 male could take the -81 position.  The County Squad Manager will be responsible for selecting the players for both the U16 and Senior teams and will coach the teams on the day.