Eligibility:

• 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
• This is a closed event, for Hampshire registered players only
• Medallists may be selected for the Inter-County Teams in Kent on 12^th May 2024
• No refunds will be issued after the closing date

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
• All competitors must wear suitable footwear at all times when off the mat
• White or blue judogi may be worn (if blue you must bring a white one too)
• Where possible provide 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 t-shirt and 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 will mirror those at the Inter Counties to help with team selection:

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 2^nd kyu & below:    -66, -81,-100,+100kgs
Senior Ladies 2^nd kyu & below: -57, -70, +70kgs

Weigh in Times:

U16 girls:   8:30 am to 9:00 am
U16 boys:  9:45 am to 10:30 am
All seniors: 1 pm to 1:30 pm

Entry Fee:         £20 (free for spectators and car parking)

Enter online:      Hampshire Closed 2024 | Southern Area Judo (participant.co.uk)
Closing Date:     Sunday 21^st April 2024      
Queries to:         events@sajudo.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE
There is limited refreshments available on site so please bring own food and drink.