We can’t wait for this weekend’s second British Championships which will see our Junior and Senior Champions crowned for 2019 in Sheffield.

The English Institute of Sport (EIS) will see 30 British Champions crowned in front of an expectant crowd. To ensure that the event runs as smoothly as possible, please remind yourself of the competition formats and timings for throughout the weekend:

Junior:

Competition Format

The intended method of elimination for this event will be pools throughout (pools to pools). The first two players in each pool will qualify for the next round of pools. If the entry level is too high, the method of elimination will then revert to knockout with compound repechage.

Contest times will be Four minutes for Men and Women.

Random Weigh in is at 08:30-09:15
Competition starts at 09:30

Weight Categories:

Junior Men: -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg

Junior Women: -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Please note: Test scales will be available at registration (where the organisers must be notified of any weight category changes). No changes of weight category will be permitted after the player has weighed in on the official scales.  Players who do not make their weight category will be automatically eliminated from the competition and entry fees will not be refunded.

Seeding

The top eight players will be seeded using the Junior British Ranking Lists.

Medals and Points Scoring

Medals will be presented after all final pool contests have been completed.

This Tournament qualifies for points scoring for promotion purposes.

Registration and Weigh In: Friday 6^th December 2019 – 19:00-20:00

Click here to download the 2019 Juniors Championships Timetable

Senior:

Competition Format

The method of elimination for this event will be pools throughout (pools to pools). The first two players in each pool will qualify for the next round of pools. Depending on entry numbers this format may be amended.

Contest times will be 4 minutes for Men and Women.

Random Weigh in is at 08:30-09:15
Competition starts at 09:30

Weight Categories

Senior Men: -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg

Senior Women: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Seeding

The top eight players will be seeded using the Senior British Ranking Lists.

Medals and Point Scoring

Medals will be presented after all final pool contests have been completed.

This Tournament qualifies for points scoring for promotion purposes.

Registration and Weigh In: Saturday 7^th December 2019 – 18:00-19:00

Click here to download the 2019 Senior Championships Timetable

If you have any issues or any questions in the build up to the event at the weekend, please contact events@britishjudo.org.uk