Level 2 tournament

Open to all British Judo and affiliated association members

Juniors Novice to green belt, 8-15 years and Seniors Novice to green belt, 14+ years

Category 1:      Juniors aged 8-15 years – Novice to yellow belt

 1A – Boys                                                        1B – Girls

There are no weight categories. All players will be sorted into groups by weight, age & grade. These will be single pools with all players receiving a medal.

Technical restrictions will apply. No armlocks/strangles.

Category 2:      Juniors aged 8-11 years – Orange & green belts

2A – Boys                                                        2B – Girls

There are no weight categories. All players will be sorted into groups by weight. These will be single pools.  Only those coming 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd or 4^th will receive a medal.

Technical restrictions will apply. No armlocks/strangles.

Category 3:      Juniors aged 12-15 years – Orange & green belts

3A – Boys                                                        3B – Girls

There are no weight categories. We will aim to sort all players into groups so there are two pools into crossover, by weight. Single pools will be used where required. Only those coming 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd (plus 4^th if single pool) will receive a medal.

No Technical restrictions. No armlocks/strangles.

Category 4:      Seniors aged 14+ years – Novice to green belt

4A – Men Novice to green belt                         4B – Women Novice to green belt

There are no weight categories. We will aim to sort all players into groups so there are two pools into crossover, by weight. Single pools will be used where required. Only those coming 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd (plus 4^th if single pool) will receive a medal.

If numbers permit these groups may be split into red/yellow and orange/green.

Armlocks and strangles permitted.

Medals will be presented on the mats straight after each group have finished competing.

 Entry:              £19 per player.

14/15 year olds are welcome to enter both juniors and seniors. You can enter two categories for £23 per player.

Please note that you may end up fighting in different categories straight after each other.

Enter online here or at https://bedminsterjudo.wixsite.com/home/bjkchamps.

If you wish to enter multiple players as a club, please email us at: bjkchampionships@gmail.com

Closing date: Monday 3 March 2025 or sooner if entry is full. No late entries will be accepted.

Weigh-in:         There will an open weigh-in, all players must present themselves to the weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judo bottoms plus t-shirt and footwear.

All players must have/wear a white judogi.

Ensure you bring your British Judo (affiliate) membership card (and that it is in date) and record book. If you do not have this, you will not be able to compete.

Please ensure you change in the changing rooms.

Footwear must be worn at all times when you are not on the mat.

Players entered in multiple categories are only required to weigh-in once.

Weigh-in times:           Weigh-in times will be emailed out a week before the date of the competition.

Information:    Spectators are free.

Car parking is free for 3 hours (car registration numbers must be entered into the consul in the Leisure Centre) or £5 for the day, payable at the leisure centre reception on entry. Please note the car park uses registration number plate detection to record your entry/leave times and there are parking enforcement cameras around the site.

Bristol now operates a CAZ scheme, full details can be found here: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/streets-travel/bristols-caz

The leisure centre is open from 8am, access to the sports hall will not be before 8.30am.

Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout the day from the centre’s café. There will also be a table serving sweets/crisps in the main hall (cash only).

Parents/guardians and coaches please ensure you know where your children/players are at all times and be respectful to other centre users.

The competition will aim to start at around 10am.

For any queries, please email bjkchampionships@gmail.com.

On the day:      For any issues on the day of the event, please call 07538 280 512.

Photography:  By entering this competition you understand that photos/videos will be taken throughout the day and may be used by Bedminster Judokwai on their social media channels and website.

Officials:  If any referees or table officials can assist on the day, please email bjkchampionships@gmail.com and your details will be passed on to the TD or RIC as  appropriate.