All competitors must be 14 years old or older on the day of the event. Maximum grade 1st Kyu. All Competitors must present a valid BJA licence or a BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh-in together with proof of grade.

Minors and Pre-Cadet:

Minors: born 2014 to 2017 (minimum age 8 years) – Maximum grade 6th mon:

Boys weight groups: -27kg / -30kg / -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / +46kg
Girls weight groups: -28kg / -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / +48kg

Pre cadets: born 2012 to 2013 – Maximum grade 9th mon:

Boys weight groups: -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / -55kg / -60kg / +66kg
Girls weight groups: -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / +63kg

Kyu Grade; 

All competitors must be 14 years old or older on the day of the event.  Maximum grade 1st Kyu. All Competitors must present a valid BJA licence or a BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh-in together with proof of grade.

Group A – Men novice to 4th kyu.  Weigh-in 1pm to 1:30pm:
Weight groups: -60kg / -66kg / -73kg / -81kg / -90kg / -100kg / +100kg

Group B – Men 3rd & 2nd Kyu.  Weigh-in 1pm to 1:30pm:
Weight groups: -60kg / -66kg / -73kg / -81kg / -90kg / -100kg / +100kg

Group C – Men 1st Kyu only (no Dan grades). Weigh-in 1pm to 1:30pm:
Weight groups: -60kg / -66kg / -73kg / -81kg / -90kg / -100kg / +100kg

Group D – Women novice to 2nd Kyu.  Weigh-in 1pm to 1:30pm:
Weight groups: -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg / -70kg / -78kg / +78kg

Group E – Women 1st Kyu only (no Dan grades). Weigh-in 1pm to 1:30pm:
Weight groups: -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg / -70kg / -78kg / +78kg

The tournament director reserves the right to combine categories if required and in the event of any dispute either on or off the mat, their decision is final

Additional Information:

1. •    Points scoring where appropriate
2. •    Current BJA rules apply
3. •    Medals will be presented throughout the day
4. •    All competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
5. •    Only matside qualified coaches with a valid card will be allowed matside
6. •    Coaching will be allowed throughout the contests
7. •    All players must weigh in with white T-shirt and judo trousers with a 0.8kg allowance
8. •    Videos and photographs may be taken on the day and used to advertise the event
9. Technical restrictions will apply for the Minors event
10. No armlocks and strangles are permitted in Minors or Pre-Cadets
11. Minors and Pre-cadets 3 minute contests, Kyu grade seniors 4 minute contests
12. Golden score for Minors is 3 minutes (if required), pre-cadets unlimited and kyu grades unlimited
13. Current BJA rules apply
14. All competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
15. All competitors must present a valid BJA or BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh in. The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine categories if necessary.
16. The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine categories if necessary.
17. The closing date is Monday 26th January or until the event reaches maximum capacity.

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:

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

Entry Fee: £25 Spectators and Car Parking: Free

No refunds once entries closed.

Enter online at: https://www.participant.co.uk/SouthernAreaJudo/register/#/surreyminorprecadetandkyugradesenioropen_31102025052526

Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 or when the event limit is reached