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.
Categories:
Minors: born 2015-2017 (minimum age 8 years)
Boys: -27kg / -30kg / -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / +50kg
Girls: -28kg / -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / +48kg
Pre cadets: born 2013-2014.
Boys: -34kg / -38kg / -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / -55kg / -60kg / -66kg / -73kg /+73kg
Girls: -32kg / -36kg / -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg /-70kg / +70kg
Cadets: born 2010-2012.
Boys: -42kg / -46kg / -50kg / -55kg / -60kg / -66kg / -73kg / -81kg / -90kg / +90kg
Girls: -40kg / -44kg / -48kg / -52kg / -57kg / -63kg / -70kg / +70kg
Weigh In times:
Pre-Cadets: 0830 – 0900
Minors: 1100 – 1130
Cadets: 1300 -1330
Additional Information:
- Technical restrictions will apply for the Minors event
- No armlocks and strangles are permitted in Minors or Pre-Cadets
- Minors and Pre-cadets 3 minute contests, Cadets 4 minute contest
- Golden score for Minors is 3 minutes (if required), Pre-cadets / Cadets unlimited
- Current BJA rules apply
- Medals will be presented throughout the day
- All competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
- Only matside qualified coaches with a valid card will be allowed matside
- Coaching will be allowed throughout the contests
- All players must weigh in with white T-shirt and judo trousers with a 0.8kg allowance
- Videos and photographs may be taken on the day and used to advertise the event
In the event of any dispute either on or off the mat, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final.
Enter online at: Southern Area Open 2026 – minors, pre-cadet, cadet | Southern Area Judo
Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 or when maximum entries reached.
