All players entering this competition must hold a current BJA or BJA affiliated membership and be registered with a KENT club.  Groups C, D and E 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 Sunday 12 May at Medway Park Leisure Centre

GROUP A – BOYS 8 – 15 years inclusive, Novice to 6th Mon Boys – u24kg, u27kg, u34kg, u38kg, u42kg, u46kg, u50kg, u55kg, u60kg, u66kg, 66kg
GROUP B – GIRLS 8 – 15 years inclusive, Novice to 6^th Mon Girls – u25kg, 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 – 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

WEIGH-IN: All competitors must bring their record book and licence for proof of grade. Please make sure your licence is in date
All under 18 years competitors should 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: £21.  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_2024#init

Closing date:  10 March 2024

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

Method: 7 players and under pools. 8 players and above compound knockout

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

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.

All enquiries via email to kentjudocomps@outlook.com