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 at Woking Leisure Centre

GROUP A – BOYS 8 – 15 years inclusive, Novice to 6^th Mon
Boys: u27kg, 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

For information: Southern Area Inter County Teams Senior weight groups will be – 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: £23.  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: Events page on British Judo Association website, link

L3 – The Kent Closed Championships – British Judo Association  or Southern Area www.sajudo.org.uk

Closing date:  30 March 2025

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.