All players entering this competition must hold a current BJA or BJA affiliated membership and be registered with a KENT club.  Groups C, D, E, F and G will be used to assist with the selection of the Kent squad and teams for the Southern Area Inter-County Championships to be held on 10 May 2026 at Woking Leisure Centre

GROUP A – BOYS 8 – 15 years inclusive, Novice to 6th Mon
Boys – u27kg, u30kg, u34kg, u38kg, u42kg, u46kg, u50kg, u55kg, u60kg, u66kg, +66kg

GROUP B – GIRLS 8 – 15 years inclusive, Novice to 6^th Mon
Girls –  u28kg, u32kg, u36kg, u40kg, u44kg, u48kg, u52kg, u57kg, u63kg, +63kg

NB: TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR GROUPS A and B

GROUP C – BOYS 8-15 Years inclusive, All Grades: (NO ARMLOCKS OR STRANGLES)
Boys – u27kg, u30kg, u34kg, u38kg, u42kg, u46kg, u50kg, u55kg, u60kg, u66kg, +66kg

GROUP D – GIRLS 8-15 Years inclusive, All Grades: (NO ARMLOCKS OR STRANGLES)
Girls – u28kg, u32kg, u36kg, u40kg, u44kg, u48kg, u52kg, u57kg, +63kg

GROUP E – SENIOR Kyu Grade Men (nov-2^nd kyu) – Minimum age 14
Men: u66kg, u73kg, u81kg, u90kg, u100kg, +100kg

GROUP F – SENIOR Dan Grade Men (1^st kyu and above) – Minimum age 14
Men: u66kg, u73kg, u81kg, u90kg, u100kg, +100 kg

GROUP G – SENIOR Kyu Grade Women (nov-2^nd kyu) – Minimum age 14
Weight categories to be sorted on the day

GROUP H – SENIOR Dan Grade Women (1^st kyu and above) – Minimum age 14
Weight categories to be sorted on the day

Inter County Teams Senior weight groups – Men: u66kg, u81kg, u100kg, +100 kg     Women: u57kg, u70kg, +70kg

Groups A and B – medals will be given to all competitors, Groups C to H – Four medals will be given in each weight group

WEIGH-IN:
All competitors must bring their record book and licence for proof of grade. Please make sure your licence is in date

Open weigh-in – All competitors to weigh-in in judo trousers and t-shirt, weight allowance of 0.8 kg given

GROUPS A & B: 8.45- 9.15am
GROUPS C & D: 10.30 – 11.00 am
SENIOR GROUPS: 1:00 – 1:30 pm

Entry Fee: £24.  No refunds will be given unless the competition is cancelled or there is no-one for a competitor to compete against.

 There will be no charge for entering more than one section (if eligible).   If you intend to enter more than one category please indicate on the online entry form

Online entries only via: https://www.participant.co.uk/SouthernAreaJudo/event/kent_closed_championships_2026_11042026#/init

All enquiries via email to kentjudocomps@outlook.com

Closing date:  5 April 2026.      

Method: 7 players and under pools. 8 players and above compound knockout.
Groups A and B – medals will be given to all competitors, Groups C to H – Four medals will be given in each weight group                                                   

BJA rules will apply throughout the competition.  Any rules incorporated after the issue of this entry form will also apply.
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:

1. Transgender policy ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/what-we-do/policies/transgender-eligibility-and-participation-in-competition-policy ​​​
2. Codes of conduct ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/membership-terms-conditions ​​​
3. Contest rules ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/compete/organising-a-competition/contest-rules/​​​
   ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/roles-and-clubs/roles/referees/resources ​​​
4. Stoma bags: ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/participation-in-competition-with-stoma-bags ​​​
5. Prosthetic limbs: ​https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/participation-in-competition-with-prosthetic-limbs ​​​

You must contact the organisers and events@britishjudo.org.uk  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.

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entries and to combine any weight group should this be necessary.  In the event of a dispute the Tournament Director’s decision is FINAL.