1. Consent (Herein after ‘Parent’ means a parent guardian or carer who has parental responsibility for the competitor).

• I, being the above-mentioned competitor’s Parent, and I hereby confirm that he/she has my authorisation to participate in this British Judo British Judo run event.
• I further confirm and warrant that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the competitor is able to participate in the Judo event. In permitting the competitor to participate, I am aware that the event will be live streamed and there is no expectation of privacy in that regard and British Judo will utilise such live stream in relation to activities of Judo and/or for applying for funds to support these purposes.
• If a medical emergency should arise during the competitor’s participation in this event at a time when I am not personally present to be consulted regarding the competitor’s care, I hereby authorise the Competition Organiser and Chief Medical Officer on my behalf to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that the competitor is provided with any emergency medical treatment, including hospitalisation, which they deem advisable in order to protect the competitor’s health and wellbeing.

2. Declaration of Consent - Child Aged 16 or over

• I give permission for my photograph to be used within the British Judo for display purposes.
• I give permission for my photograph to be used within other printed publications.
• I give permission for my photograph to be used on the British Judo’s website.
• I give permission for my photograph to be used on the British Judo’s social media pages.
• I give permission for video of me to be used on the British Judo’s website.
• I give permission for video of me to be used on the British Judo’s social media pages.
• I give permission for video of me to be used for training or analysis purposes.
• I give permission for my details (including full name, weight and age category, club name and Area/Home Nation) to be used in pre-event entry lists and in event and post event results, on British Judo's website and social media pages.
• I give permission for my details to be shared with this competitions organiser.

3. Declaration of Consent - Parent / Carer of Child Under 16

• I give permission for my child’s photograph to be used within the British Judo for display purposes.
• I give permission for my child’s photograph to be used within other printed publications.
• I give permission for my child’s photograph to be used on the British Judo’s website.
• I give permission for my child’s photograph to be used on the British Judo’s social media pages.
• I give permission for video of my child to be used on the British Judo’s website.
• I give permission for video of my child to be used on the British Judo’s social media pages.
• I give permission for video of my child to be used for training or analysis purposes.
• I confirm that I have read, or been made aware of, how these images or videos will be stored within British Judo.
• I give permission for my details (including full name, weight and age category, club name and Area/Home Nation) to be used in pre-event entry lists and in event and post event results, on British Judo's website and social media pages.
• I give permission for my details to be shared with this competitions organiser.

4. Email and Contact

• Contact will be made using the details provided in this form submission. Contact regarding this event will include pre-event information regarding this event.
• If you do not wish to be contacted regarding this event or future events, please select the option not to be contacted.

5. Prohibited Activities

• Participants, parents and guardians and spectators will not be permitted to take pictures in changing rooms, toilet areas and at the weigh in portion of the competition.
• In addition, photographs taken for personal use are not to be posted on social media as this may adversely affect participants where there is a safeguarding reason for their images not to be displayed.

6. Disclaimer and Agreement

• There will be a dedicated media team at the event in addition to a live internet broadcast of the event (connection permitting).
• Those conducting the filming and or photography at the event will have undergone the necessary checks.

By entering the event, all participants and parents or guardians of participants are consenting to photography/filming which may be taken by the BJA or an official BJA contractor at the event and in that regard there is no expectation of privacy. You also accept that these photographs or video may be used in future BJA social media and publications or published by the contractors in order to promote the positive aspect of our sport.

If you wish to opt out of the above, please contact events@britishjudo.org.uk or contact a member of BJA staff at the event.

Please contact the Events Team on Tel: +44 (0)121 728 6920 or Email: events@britishjudo.org.uk

For further information on how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Notice: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/privacy-policy/
By ticking this box, I agree to all of the above terms and conditions (points 1 - 6) to entering this event.

A copy of the entry form will be sent to your email address after you Submit your Entry.

Participation

This is a Level 2 Development event for Academic Years 4,5 6 & 7 and a Level 3 Development event for Academic Years 8 to 13 and is not open to the following:

Years 4 & 5: No eligibility restrictions.

Years 6 & 7: No eligibility restrictions.

Years 8 & 9, and Years 10 – 13: Any player who has won a medal at the last British Pre-Cadet/ Cadet/ Junior/ Senior Championships (December 2025). EXCEPTION: any player who won less than two contests at either event IS eligible.

Any player with 100 points or more on the Cadet/ Junior/ Senior BJA ranking lists.

This event is open to all school children who comply with the criteria above and hold a current valid licence of the BJA, Judo Scotland, NIJF, WJA, BJC or AJA.

Players can change weight categories between this event and the British Schools Championships.

If you attend a British School but hold a licence with an unaffiliated governing body, who are recognised by the IJF, there will be an additional charge.

Please enter as usual and once entry has been confirmed the events team will in contact.

NO VALID LICENCE - NO CONTEST – NO EXCEPTIONS – NO JUDO

To enter the British School Championships, judoka must have competed at least one regional schools’ competition between September 2026 to March 2027, (Exceptions may be considered in certain circumstances; any requests must be submitted to the events team via email for approval no later than December 2026). Must attend a school in Great Britain. Those living in Scotland can qualify by competing at either the Scottish National Closed 2026 or Highland Budokan 2026.

Competition Format

Technical restrictions will apply in Academic Years 4, 5, 6 & 7.

Armlocks & Strangles permitted in Academic Years 10 to 13. This category will be points scoring for eligible players.

Please see the BJA Contest Rules for further information.

Method of Elimination

The British Judo Association rules will apply throughout the competition. The method of competition will be compound knockout in categories of 8 or more players and pools and knockout in categories of 7 players or less.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine or alter categories should entries dictate. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final.

Contest Times

• Academic Years 4 & 5, 6 & 7: 3 minutes, 3 minutes Golden Score, Referees Decision.
• Academic Years 8 & 9: 3 minutes, Unlimited Golden Score.
• Academic Years 10 to 13: 4 minutes, Unlimited Golden Score.

Seeding

There is no seeding.

Weight Categories

Please note that the minimum grades for regional competitions are lower than the minimum grade for the British Schools Championships.

Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2018)

• Minimum grade 1st mon (Bottom Red Belt).
• Male: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, and +55kg.
• Female: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, and +57kg.

Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2016)

• Minimum grade 4th mon (Bottom Yellow Belt).
• Male: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, and +55kg.
• Female: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, and +57kg.

Technical restrictions will apply in Academic Years 4, 5, 6 & 7

Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2014)

• Minimum grade 6th mon (Top Yellow Belt).
• Male: -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg. -73kg and +73kg.
• Female:  -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg and +70kg.

Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2008 to 31 August 2012)

• Minimum grade 9th mon (Top Orange Belt) or 4th kyu (Senior Orange Belt).
• Male: -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg and +90kg.
• Female: -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg and +70kg.

Please note, that the Years 10/11 and Years 12/13 are split for the final British School Championships. They are merged for the regional events due to entry numbers.

Players must satisfy the minimum weight limit for their category, ie for -73kg players must weigh over 66.1kg. For the lightest weight categories, you need to weigh no less than 10%, ie for -55kg you can weigh no less than 49.5kg.

Players may enter a different weight category at the final event than the one they competed in at the regional school event.

Registration & Weight In

OPEN weigh in: All female and male competitors MUST present themselves to the weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and must wear a plain crew neck t-shirt/rash guard for weigh ins. All competitors will receive a 0.8kg allowance.

Weigh-in times:

• Years 4/5: 08.15 – 09.00
• Years 6/7: 10.00 – 11.00
• Years 8/9: 12.00 – 12.45
• Years 10-13: 13.45 – 14.30

British School Championships guidelines - for judoka and parents 

Judoka

• Help beginners or lower grades, if you can.
• Follow all judo rules throughout the event.
• Bow correctly at the beginning and end of a contest. It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.
• Accept decisions; let your coach ask any necessary questions.
• Control your temper, do not shout or abuse other judoka or officials.
• Be a good sport, cheer all good play, and respect all of your fellow judoka.
• Remember that the aims of the British Schools Championships are to have fun, help you develop as a judoka, improve your skills, and conduct yourself in a sportsman-like manner.
• Represent the ideals, disciplines and etiquette of British Judo to the highest level.
• Treat all judoka as you would like to be treated, do not take unfair advantage of any judoka.
• Co-operate with your coach and opponents, without them you do not have a game.
• Contestants without instruction, adjust their judogi, so that the front and back of the jacket are inside the belt after every mate.

Parents/ Coaches

• Please be aware that children develop differently, at different rates and react differently to the same pressures.
• Children and young people are involved in organised sport for their enjoyment as well as yours and so please respect this at all times.
• Always encourage your child to train and compete by the rules of judo.
• Teach your child that effort and teamwork are as important as victory, so that the result of each contest is accepted without unnecessary disappointment and with a positive sporting attitude.
• Never ridicule or shout at your child/judoka for making a mistake or losing a contest.
• Children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
• Do not question publicly the officials’ judgement and never their honesty.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's sporting activities.
• Set an example by being friendly to the parents of the opposition, emphasise enjoyment and fun, praise and reinforce effort and improvement.
• Coaching is allowed throughout competition.
• Please remind your child/judoka that without instruction, they should adjust their judogi, so that the front and back of the jacket are inside the belt after every mate (see new BJA rules).

A copy of your entry form will be sent to your email address. Contact nhccomps@gmail.com for any queries.