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BRITISH JUDO Tournament

Handbook Version 8

2 BRITISH JUDO TOURNAMENT HANDBOOK

CONTENTS

3 Introduction and Planning3 Introduction

4 Introduction and planning your event

5 Levels

7 Competition Model

8 Planning an event

9 Age structure, contest times & weight categories

10 Requirements10 Requirements for BJA tournaments

13 Rules for running BJA Licensed Tournaments

14 Competition Naming Protocols

15 Personnel

16 Safeguarding Children

17 Weigh-ins

18 Contest related rules

19 British Judo Association Calendar Slot Booking Pro-forma

20 British Judo Association Tournament License Application form

21 Competition Levels21 Level One Tournaments

25 Level Two Tournaments

28 Level Three Tournaments

31 Level Four Tournaments

34 Level Five Tournaments and National Events

36 Team Events

38 Masters’ Tournaments

41 Special needs events41 Special needs events

44 Judo levels

45 Appendix 1

49 Appendix 2

51 Appendix 3

52 Draw52 Methods of Elimination

54 Seeding and draw procedures

56 Pools to knockout Progression through Rounds

58 Trials Pool Matrix

59 Trials (Pools throughout) Structure for Progression through Rounds

60 Resources60 Equipment requirement guidelines

62 Score sheets & Documentation required

63 Competition officials dress code

64 Event Checklist

67 Selection of pools (Pools of 4) and time calculations

69 Selection of pools (Pools of 3) and time calculations

71 Time calculations for the compound knockout plus repcharge

72 Resources for download

BRITISHJUDO.ORG.UK BRITISH JUDO 3

INTRODUCTION

British Judo competitions are licensed by the British Judo Association (BJA), the National Governing Body for judo in Great Britain and the British member of the International judo federation (IJF).

A tournament licensing scheme was first introduced in 1979 to regulate and ensure standards for events. This edition of the handbook reflects the changing needs of modern judo at both junior and senior levels.

This new Tournament Handbook has been compiled by the British Judo Association (BJA) in conjunction with the National Competition Review Programme, the BJA Technical Officials Commission, and supported by the Youth Sport Trust (YST) and Sport England.

This handbook has been designed to be used by all competition organizers from clubs just starting to organise events through to experienced competition controllers.

The BJA are grateful to all those who have contributed in many ways to the handbook over the years, and in particular to Brian Regan and Joe Ekins, who were responsible for the production of the first edition, to Jean McNaughton who did so much to teach, encourage and develop many high quality tournament directors and table officials, and to all those volunteers who have helped develop and advance the system over the years since.

INTRODUCTION & PLANNING

Many thanks to Mike Varey, Douglas Willetts and Andrew Gallacher for allowing the use of their images throughout this document.


INTRODUCTION AND PLANNING YOUR EVENT

A competition or tournament is defined as an event where players have contests adjudicated by a referee or referees and where there are prizes or medals at stake. Randori sessions and friendly contests for practice only are not within the definition. Grading examinations are not competitions and are organised and licensed under the National Promotions Commission.

Please note that all competitions now need to be licensed by the BJA even if there are fewer than 50 players and/or the players are from the same club.

Licensing is simple and easy to do and for Level One events it is free of charge.

In all cases, the overriding concern must be for the safety, welfare, benefit and enjoyment of the participants.

This handbook is published on the BJA website where it can be freely downloaded. Hardcopies of the handbook may be obtained

from BJA Head Office, enabling all members to keep up to date with every aspect of competitions. It will be updated as changes occur from time to time. The BJA will always be pleased to receive suggestions for improving the organisation and running of events. Similarly, comments on the contents of this handbook will be welcomed.

Please e-mail suggestions to [email protected]



LEVELS

The level of the event refers to the level of players who the event is aimed at. This is important information for coaches and players to help them decide whether the event is appropriate for them. The level also strongly influences the way in which the event is run.

Level One events are for beginners as an introduction to contest judo.

Level Two events are for intermediate players of limited experience.

Level Three events are for more experienced players.

Level Four events are for players aspiring to performance level.

Level Five events are for performance players.

Level One Events (BEGINNER)These events are for players at or near beginner standard. These are where the emphasis is very much about fun and having a go, where winning and losing is not the main emphasis, whilst acknowledging that even the most competitive minded player will have at some point worked through this level of events.

Whilst the competitive experience is far more relevant than the player’s grade, these events would be for mon grades up to yellow belt and kyu grades up to orange belt.

Examples of Level One events are “Red Belt Rumbles” and “Mini-Me” events.

Players should generally receive at least three contests and the emphasis should be on introducing them to contest judo, teaching them the etiquette. At under 16 level one events, all players should receive an award, whether it be a medal or commemorative certificate.

Level Two Events (INTERMEDIATE)These events are for players who are at an intermediate level, who have had some success at Level One events.

Whilst the competitive experience is far more relevant than the player’s grade, these events

would be for mon grades up to green belt or kyu grades up to blue belt.

Examples of Level Two events are “Minimon” and restricted “Kyu Grade” events.

Players should generally receive at least three contests. Not all players will receive medals but organisers should ensure that categories contain no more than ten players. Any category with more players than this should be subdivided into more categories.

Level Three Events (EXPERIENCED)These events are for more experienced players. They provide contest opportunities for recreational players but also allow for development of aspiring elite players.

They are generally open events, although event organisers may choose to exclude high level (squad) players from entering.

These events would be for club level higher grades. Some of these events would be age banded.

Examples would be most club and county open events and the National Schools’ Championships.

Players should generally receive a minimum of two contests.

Level Four Events (ASPIRING)These events are for players aspiring to reach performance level. Club level players can enter these events but should be aware that they will be strong events. Most of these events would be age banded.

There would be a minimum entry grade, which may vary according to age.

Examples would be most British National events, and national ranking events. Other open events would only be Level Four if they have attracted a high level of high performance competitors for many years.

Players should generally receive a minimum of two contests.



Level Five Events (PERFORMANCE)These events are performance events and would be organised under the auspices of the EJU or IJF. Entry to most of these events would be only by selection process

Examples would be the British Senior Open and the European Cadet Championships.

The following types of events have additional guidelines which can be found in the relevant section.

TeamsTeams compete against each other in a series of consecutive individual contests. Teams can include mixtures of weight, gender and experience.

MastersEvents or sections for players aged 30 and over. There is a much bigger emphasis on fun and enjoyment at masters’ events.

Each type of event has national and international tournaments catering for them.

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COMPETITION PATHWAY

DEVELOPMENT/RECREATION

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Please see: www.britishjudo.org.uk/compstructure for the latest Competition Structure



REQUIREMENTS FOR BJA TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out the requirements needed to organise a BJA licensed tournament. All competitions or tournaments need to be licensed by the BJA, this section also sets out the procedure for applying for a licence.

All competitors need to hold full BJA (or affiliate) membership.

Best PracticeSome of the standards set out below are the minimum standards and should be strived to be improved upon.

It is always best practice to have three referees per mat. One referee on the mat, two judges positioned at edge of competition area. When using the CARE system, one of the two judges may be shared between mats.

It is best practice for there to be three officials per mat when training or mentoring is being undertaken.

The numbers provided in the summary on the following page are the requirements at any one time, more staff must be sourced to allow for breaks.

The ideal competition area is 14m x 14m. The contest area is 8m x 8m, the surrounding safety area is 3m and the safety area between two contest areas (adjoining) is 4m.

For the Olympic Games, World Championships and IJF World Masters the contest area must be 10m x 10m and the surrounding and adjoining safety area is 4m.

Waiting times before and after competing should be kept to a minimum, the use of staggered weigh-ins and regular medal presentations can facilitate this.

LevelsThe Level of the event best describes the skill and competitive level of the players that the event is intending to cater for.

The Level of the event should clearly be displayed on the competition information/entry form.

A competition may have different sections catering for different levels of player, if sections are different, the levels must be clearly displayed on the competition information/entry form.

However, each competition needs to focus on attracting, and providing a positive experience, for a defined group of players.

If a competition organiser wants to have more mat areas for an event catering for lower level players, they will need to satisfy the requirements for the higher level event. For example, if you want to run a Level One event on two mats, you must satisfy the requirements for a Level Two competition.

The following page sets out the requirements to run each level of competition. For more detailed information, please see the section relating to each level.

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Rules for running BJA Licensed Tournaments

All competitions or tournaments need to be licensed by the BJA.

Tournament Licence Procedure

1. Book your event calendar slot. The BJA will restrict events so that they do not clash.

You are advised not to advertise your competition until you have confirmation from the BJA (Competitions Officer) that your date has been cleared. You can book your event calendar slot at: www.britishjudo.org.uk/eventslot.

2. The BJA will provide you with access to volunteers in your area who can help you run yourtournament. The event will have a provisional listing on the BJA calendar.

3. Apply for a Tournament Licence. You can only be granted a Tournament Licence if you havebooked the slot on the calendar. A tournament licence application can be made at www.britishjudo.org.uk/tlapp

4. Once approved, the BJA will issue your Tournament Licence to the Tournament Director. Theevent will have a fixed listing on the BJA calendar.

5. When the tournament has finished, any exceptions or notes need to be recorded on thereverse of the Tournament Licence, which needs to be signed by the Tournament Director and the Referee in Charge. All documents, including the following should be returned to the BJA Head Office:

• Completed Tournament Licence• Referees’ and Technical Officials’ Log Sheets• Completed pool sheets and knockout tables• Results Summary• Dan Grade Promotion Points log table (if necessary)• Completed photography/video usage forms (if necessary)

Please note: All tournament incidents must be reported by the Tournament Director directly to Perkins Slade at www.ps-judo.com/claim.

REQUIREMENTS

You are asked to inform your Area Secretary or Home Country Secretary that the event is taking place.


Competition Naming Protocols

Competition Naming ProtocolsIf you incorporate a county/region/area name then you must gain permission from the relevant county/area secretary. You may not use the name of your area in the event without written permission from your Area Committee.

If you use the following titles, then you must receive permission from the following bodies:

Title National Governing Body Website

British British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk

England British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Judo Federation

www.nijudo.com

Scotland Judo Scotland www.judoscotland.com

Wales Welsh Judo Association www.welshjudo.com

Great Britain British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk

United Kingdom British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk

International British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk

REQUIREMENTS



Personnel

The following roles/positions need to be assigned at each competition:

• Competition OrganiserThe competition organiser is the main contact for the administration of the event as a whole. They will coordinate the receiving and collating of entries and entry fees, the booking of the venue, arranging the medical, technical officials and referees and catering if required.

• Tournament Director (TD)The Tournament Director is responsible to the British Judo Association for the successful running and administration of an event. The qualification needed to be the TD is dependant of the Level of your event. The Event must reach the minimum required standards laid down by the Tournament Handbook. Please see page 10 of this section, or the section relating to that level. The TD is responsible for the application and returning of the Tournament Licence.

• Referee in Charge (RiC)The Referee in Charge will be responsible for all aspects of refereeing/referees. The qualification required to be the Referee in Charge is dependant of the Level of your event. Please see page 10 of this section, or the section relating to that level of event.

• Medical/First aidThe amount of medical personnel depends on the level of event and the number of competition areas used. Please see page 10 of this section, or the section relating to that level of event.

Duty of CareUltimately the Tournament Director and the Referee in Charge have a duty of care to all players officials and spectators at the event. Therefore the Tournament Director must ensure that the arena floor/mat areas are supervised at all times. Wherever possible, the control table should be on the arena floor.

REQUIREMENTS


Safeguarding Children

Age Restrictions• Competitions for players aged under 8 years

old are not permitted by the BJA.

• under 18 open competitions eg. 8 years to 17years are not permitted. Some form of agebanding is required.

Shime-waza (strangles) or Kansetsu-waza (armlocks)• Weight categories which could include

players in any pre-cadet age group (orunder 14 years on the day of the event),cannot allow either strangles or armlocks.

• Categories solely for cadets (recommendedminimum grade of green belt), juniors orseniors should allow strangles and armlocks.

Weight CategoriesDepending on the level of the event, weight categories may have to be used. Please see the section relating to each level of event.

For competitions for Pre Cadets or Cadets, at the extreme light weight and extreme heavy weight, try to make sure that at the light weight end children of more than 3 kilos difference are not paired up, and at the heavyweight end children of more than 6 kilos difference are not paired up (i.e. around 10% of body weight). However, it is important to try to cater for players of extreme weights, because these players will find the same problems at many events. At all times, involve and consult with the childrens’ parents and coaches.

For Juniors or Seniors, if you have to combine weight categories or if there is a player that is extremely light or heavy, you should consult with all players concerned or their coaches.

REQUIREMENTS



Weigh-ins

Wearing TrousersThe weigh-ins must be conducted in an open environment where the scales, players, officials and parents can be openly seen. There is a need to keep the weigh-in area controlled and clear but this should be done in such a way which does not obscure the view of the scales.

Players must not, under any circumstances, get changed into their judogi trousers and/or t-shirts in the weigh-in area; they must use the changing rooms.

Weigh-in wearing trousers and t-shirt where appropriate are to be used for Levels One to Four events for Pre Cadets and Cadets and is optional for Levels One to Four Junior events and is optional for Levels One to Three Senior events.

All Pre Cadet, Cadet and Junior boys must weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and receive a 0.5kg weight allowance.

All Pre Cadet, Cadet and Junior girls must weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and a t-shirt and will be given a 0.6kg allowance.

All Senior men must weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and receive a 0.8kg weight allowance.

All Senior women must weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and a t-shirt and will be given a 0.9kg allowance.

Wearing UnderwearThe weigh-ins must be conducted in a closed environment and there must be at minimum two officials of the same gender present.

Weigh-in wearing underwear is optional for Levels One to Four Junior events and is to be used for Cadet Level Five events.

All players wearing underwear will receive a 0.1kg allowance.

No ClothingThe weigh-ins must be in a closed environment due to adults being permitted to weigh in without clothes if required. Nevertheless, at Levels One to Four events, cadet age players may weigh in wearing underwear and receive 0.1kg allowance.

Weigh-in wearing no clothing is optional for Levels One to Three Senior events and is to be used for Levels Four and Five Senior events and Junior Level Five events.

The BJA prohibits players entering Pre Cadet, Cadet or Junior events from sweating off. If such players are seen sweating off at events by Competition Organisers and officials they should be asked to go straight to the scales and weigh in and will have to fight at the weight they are when they step on the scales. A toilet visit should be allowed but players should not be allowed to continue to sweat off. If the player refuses to go to the scales they will be withdrawn from the competition.

In all cases, an under 18 year old player can have an advocate e.g. coach or parent present whilst they weigh in should they wish. An experienced coach or parent can also actually speed up the weigh-in process with young or inexperienced players by helping to ‘organise’ their player.

It is mandatory at all BJA licensed events that players must be allowed to change weight categories without financial penalty. Double entry is therefore not required. Players can however only change category provided the correct weight category has not already started, at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

Competition organisers should make provision for enough staff to be available at weigh-ins so that officials do not find themselves having to manage players alone.

Except in cases of emergencies, the use of mobile phones is completely prohibited at all weigh -ins. Competition organisers should ensure signage is visible around the weigh in area which makes this policy clear.

REQUIREMENTS


Contest related rules

Technical RestrictionsAll Level One competitions must use the BJA Technical Restrictions. All Level One - Three competitions with sections / weight categories that cater specifically for younger pre-cadet players (under 12 years of age) must use the BJA Technical Restrictions for that element of the competition.

Please see: www.britishjudo.org.uk/techrestrictions for the latest updates to the BJA Technical Restrictions

The technical restrictions prohibit the performing of the following actions during contests:

1. No throwing techniques are allowedwith the arm around uke’s neck similar to Kubi-nage.

It is forbidden to apply any form of hip throw with the arm of tori (inside of elbow joint) around the back of uke’s neck and throwing uke without the separation of tori’s arm and uke’s neck before impact on the tatami.

2. No drop-knee techniques.

It is forbidden to apply any forward throwing technique by tori dropping with both knees simultaneously to the ground before uke has landed on the tatami.

3. No techniques similar to tomoe-nage orsumi-gaeshi.

It is forbidden to apply tomoe-nage or sumi-gaeshi techniques; this also means techniques which are similar where the body of tori impacts with the tatami before that of uke whilst uke is being thrown with variations of tomoe-nage or sumi-gaeshi.

Golden ScoreFor Level One competitions, hikiwake (draw) should be given, if final positions in the pool are tied, the contest should be fought starting in a golden score situation or consider awarding joint placings/medals. For Levels Two to Five competitions, there is no time limit for Golden Score, however for Level Two events for Under 16 year olds, organisers should consider allowing a contest duration rest before golden score.

Rest Periods between contestsAll competitors are entitled to a rest period between contests at least equal to the duration of the contests in their category (excluding golden score).

However the International Judo Federation rules state that at International events (Level Five events) there should be a period of twice the maximum contest duration before a player is called for their next contest.

Fusen-Gachi (Non-Appearance)The time allocated for non-appearance of a competitor is always 3 minutes. The player should be announced to come to the mat every minute until the 3 minutes has lapsed.

Hansoku-Make (Disqualification)If any contestant receives a direct Hansoku-make, they will normally be disqualified from that contest only. However, if the referees decide that an action which was penalised by direct Hansoku-make was “against the spirit of judo” then they may recommend to the Tournament Director that the offending player should not be allowed to continue in the competition.

In all instances, the final decision to disqualify any player from the remainder of the competition will be made by the Tournament Director on recommendation from the Referee and Judges involved, and/or the Referee in Charge.

FootwearIn the interests of health and safety, Tournament Officials should ensure that all competitors wear footwear when not on the mat, and ensure there is no footwear on the mat.

REQUIREMENTS


LEVEL ONE TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Level One Tournament.

Event Level Level One

Category of event Development/Recreational

Participant level Beginners

Competition Type Red Belt RumbleIntra/Inter ClubMini-Me’s Mini-Mon

Suggested Rules Modified IJF- Shido for offences below

the belt- Use of Technical

Restrictions for all agesCompetition Format(Recommended)

Pools Only(Everyone receives a medal) CARE system Not Required

Maximum contest areas One Judges Optional – positioned at edge of competition area

Maximum entries(Per Contest Area)

75 Under 16 yrs

50 Seniors Medical Medical attention will not automatically result in kiken-gachi

Tournament Director(Minimum Qualification)

Level Two Coach orContest Recorder (CR)

Referee in Charge(Minimum Qualification)

Level Two Coach orBJA ‘C’

Matside Coaching Allowed throughout the duration of the contestPre Cadet: TrousersCadet: TrousersJunior: Trousers or Underwear*Senior: Trousers or No clothing**State on entry form whichoption

Referees(Minimum Per Contest Area)

One Weigh-in

Technical Officials(Minimum Per Contest Area)

One

Medical Requirements(Minimum Per Contest Area)

One first aider

Promotion Point Scoring No

Competition Area(Minimum Sizes)

Club mat area -(Contact BJA if smaller than 5x5m contest area & 3m safety area)

Tournament Licence(per day)

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COMPETITION LEVELS


Recommended Level of player catered forIdeally all players will be introduced to competition at their own club with their club coaches. A familiar environment with familiar people makes for a more positive experience.

In only rare circumstances would a Tournament Licence be issued for a Level One Tournament catering for players of a higher standard (an example being a closed club competition).

Recommended Method of EliminationFor the most positive introduction to competitive judo, it is recommended that each player receives a minimum of three contests, this can be achieved using single

pools of four or above. Everyone who competes should receive a medal or award of some kind, this can be achieved by using multiple bronze medals or a separate participation medal/award.

There are several methods available to group the players:

The index method:

Every player is weighed, and each player’s age, grade and weight are combined to form an index number. The players are listed in the order of their index number and then grouped together to form categories of usually four or five competitors. See the tables below for an example.

Weight Grade Age Index No

Luke 42 4 9 55

Prittesh 33 7 12 52

John 30 8 10 48

Bill 32 7 9 48

Sam 40 9 11 60

Peter 25 7 8 40

Mohamed 26 6 9 41

Rhys 39 10 11 60

Robin 45 8 9 62

Dylan 24 7 9 40

Andrew 33 6 10 49

Ben 45 7 10 62

Weight Grade Age Index No

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Peter 25 7 8 40

Mohamed 26 6 9 41

John 30 8 10 48

Group 2

Bill 32 7 9 48

Andrew 33 6 10 49

Prittesh 33 7 12 52

Luke 42 4 9 55

Group 3

Sam 40 9 11 60

Rhys 39 10 11 60

Ben 45 7 10 62

Robin 45 8 9 62

Some event organisers using this system double the age factor, so that for example Dylan

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COMPETITION LEVELS


above has an index of 49 whilst Peter has 48, because a year in age may make more difference than a kilo in weight or a Mon in grade. Some organisers do not take into account a players grade. This is a matter of judgement for organisers using this system. Groups should also be evaluated before starting to make sure they are fair and safe. A key tool here is the sizes of the groups: for example, it would not have been wise in the example above to make Group 1 a group of four players, because of the gap in index between John and the others. However, as Group 1 now only has three players, it could be fought off twice to give players a minimum of three contests.

Weight method:

Every player is weighed in and arranged by their weight and sorted into groups of usually 4 or 5. This is simpler than the index method and easier if a computer system is not in use, but may be less fair if there are large potential age or grade discrepancies. It may be advisable to use smaller age bands (8-9 yrs & 10-11yrs) if your knowledge of the expected entry can support this.

Weigh in by Coaches:

Each player is weighed by their coach at their club and submitted with the entry to the Tournament Director. The pools are drawn up before the event in consultation with the coaches. There is no formal weigh in held on the day of the event, but players’ weights can be checked if there are any discrepancies in the view of the recorder/Tournament Director.

Predetermined Weight Categories:

Weight categories can be identified on the info/entry form for the event. This should only be used at this level for senior players. The reason for this is to discourage any form of weight control for beginners and certainly for young people. If weight categories are used, these should be combined or split to achieve groups of appropriate size.

Please see the section ‘draw’ for explanations of the methods of elimination and the

procedure for performing the draw and go to www.britishjudo.org.uk/competitions for the pool sheets needed

VenueThe venue for Level One tournaments would ideally be the club practice venue or a local community/village hall which would hold one mat area of a minimum size of 5x5m with 3m surrounding safety area.

If your club venue cannot accommodate a mat area of 10x10m in total, please contact the Competitions Officer at Head Office to discuss any potential options and assess the risks associated with a smaller mat area.

If you would like to hold more than one mat area, the higher level of minimum standards needs to be satisfied and a higher level of tournament licence applied and paid for.

While a designated warm-up area is not mandatory, it is advisable to either have such an area or allow time between categories on the contest area for warm-up.

Do not be tempted to accept more entries than you should. Overcrowded venues, long waits for contests and late finishes make for a negative experience.

PersonnelTechnical Officials:

At a minimum, the Tournament Director (TD) must hold the BJA Level 2 Coach award or the BJA Contest Recorder award. Ideally the TD would hold a higher technical official award (Competition Controller or Senior Recorder). If the TD is a Level 2 Coach or Contest Recorder, the maximum number of entries permitted is 50 under 16yrs and 30 seniors.

Ideally the staff at the technical officials table would all be qualified technical officials, however the staff used can be unqualified volunteers. Make sure you invite enough volunteers so they can have breaks, which allows the competition to flow without stopping.

COMPETITION LEVELS


Referees:

At a minimum, the Referee in Charge (RiC) must hold the BJA Level 2 Coach award or the BJA ‘C’ Referee award and be a different person to the TD.

Ideally all of the staff supervising the contests on the mat would be qualified referees, however coaches would suffice. Young Referees of all levels can be used at any Level One event for under 16 year olds with no strangles or armlocks, in any combination, but must be supervised by a BJA ‘C’ Referee.

Medical staff:

As all level two coaches are first aid trained, it is acceptable for these coaches (if acting as TD or RiC) to have a dual role as medical personnel at Level One events. If you are using technical officials and/or referees as TD and/or RiC you should use different people as medical staff who are first aid trained.

Weigh-in official:

If you have a weigh-in at the event, you will need a volunteer to check each player’s membership and record their weight. The weigh-in official does not have to be a qualified referee, coach or table official, however, if you are using a volunteer as your weigh-in official, it is best practice to ensure that they have attended a Judo specific Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport workshop.

Please see the ‘Requirements’ section for the requirements at a weigh in.

PaperworkIt is accepted that if unqualified volunteers are used as technical officials, that results may be incorrectly recorded, for example, without using legends. It is acceptable to record the results of contests at Level One events in any manner, even using ‘WIN or LOSS’ or a ‘tick or cross’.

Contest related rulesTechnical Restrictions:

All Level One competitions must use the BJA Technical Restrictions. Please see: www.britishjudo.org.uk/techrestrictions or page 17 of the ‘Requirements’ section for more details.

Golden Score:

For Level One competitions, hikiwake (draw) should be given, if final positions in the pool are tied, the contest should be fought starting in a golden score situation or consider awarding joint placings/medals.

DatesThere will be no calendar restrictions on this level of event, but organisers are strongly encouraged to work with their local clubs and other tournament organisers to ensure there are no clashes.

The calendar slot should be booked at least one month before the event.

The tournament licence application form must be submitted to Head Office at least three weeks prior to the event; there is no fee for a Level One Tournament Licence.

Please see the ‘Requirements’ section for the calendar slot and tournament licence application procedure.

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COMPETITION LEVELS


LEVEL TWO TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Level Two Tournament.

Event Level Level Two


Participant level Intermediate

Competition Type Mini-MonMini-KyuGreen belt and under events

Suggested Rules Modified IJF- Shido for offences below

the belt

Competition Format(Recommended)

Pools into knockout (generally crossover) CARE system Not Required

Maximum contest areas Two Judges Minimum One per competition area - positioned at edge of competition area


75 Under 16 yrs50 Seniors

Medical Medical attention will not automatically result in kikengachiTournament Director

(Minimum Qualification)Contest Recorder


BJA ‘C’ Matside Coaching Allowed throughout the duration of the contest


Two Weigh-in Pre Cadet: TrousersCadet: TrousersJunior: Trousers or Underwear*Senior: Trousers or No clothing**State on entry form whichoption


Two – One must be a CR or above


One first aider

Promotion Point Scoring No


5m x 5m contest area3m safety area


£10

COMPETITION LEVELS


Recommended Level of player catered forLevel Two events are designed for players who have had experience at Level One events but are still comparatively inexperienced. Steps should be taken by organisers to ensure that experienced players do not enter Level Two events.

Events catering for Level One players over two mats on one day will need to satisfy the minimum requirements for a Level Two event. However the recommended method of elimination should be as for a Level One event i.e. single pools, see Level One section.

Recommended Method of EliminationEach player would ideally receive three contests, this can be achieved using the pools into knockout and simple repechage system. The pools in the first round would generally be pools of four or five into a crossover knockout, large categories should be subdivided to allow this. Knockouts should not be used at this level as the players are still of limited experience. The top four players should be awarded medals or awards.

The BJA recommends not using predetermined weight categories for events for under 16 year olds. The following methods are available to group the players:

The index method:

Every player is weighed, and each player’s age, grade and weight are combined to form an index number. The players are listed in the order of their index number and then grouped together to form categories of between 8 and 10 people.

Weight method:

Every player is weighed in and arranged by their weight and sorted into groups of between 8 and 10 people. This is simpler than the index method and easier if a computer system is not in use, but may be less fair if there are large potential age or grade discrepancies. It may be advisable to use smaller age bands (8-9 yrs & 10-11yrs) if your knowledge of the expected entry can support this.

Predetermined Weight Categories:

Weight categories can be identified on the info/entry form for the event. This should only be used at this level for senior players. The reason is to discourage any form of weight control for young people. Also using pre-determined categories can result in groups of very uneven size. If weight categories are used, these should be combined or split to achieve groups of appropriate size.

Please see the section ‘draw’ for explanations of the methods of elimination and the procedure for performing the draw and go to www.britishjudo.org.uk/competitions for the pool sheets needed.

VenueThe venue for Level Two tournaments would ideally be a large club practice venue or a local school or community/village hall which would hold one or two mat areas of a minimum size of 5x5m with 3m surrounding safety area.

If your venue cannot accommodate a mat area of this size, please contact the Competitions Officer at Head Office to discuss any potential options and assess the risks associated with a smaller mat area.

If you would like to hold more than two mat areas, the higher level of minimum standards needs to be satisfied and a higher level of tournament licence applied and paid for.



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At a minimum, the Tournament Director (TD) must hold the BJA Contest Recorder award, the Contest Recorder must have run two licensed Level One events in order to be eligible to run a Level Two event. Ideally the TD would hold a higher technical official award (Competition Controller or Senior Recorder). One official at the technical officials table must hold the BJA Contest Recorder award, the other staff used can be unqualified volunteers. Make sure you invite enough volunteers so they can have breaks, which allows the competition to flow without stopping.

Referees:

At a minimum, the Referee in Charge (RiC) must hold the BJA ‘C’ Referee award and be a different person to the TD. It is always best practice to have three referees per mat, but at minimum there must be one Area referee per mat or, when using Young Referees, one BJA ‘C’ must be directly supervising the mat.

Medical staff:

An external medical workforce which has event insurance has to act as medical personnel. If using trained volunteers, separate event insurance would need to be sought.

Weigh-in official:

The weigh-in officials should check for valid membership, other eligibility requirements and record the weight of the player. The weigh-in official does not have to be a qualified referee, coach or table official, however, if you are using a volunteer as your weigh-in official, it is best practice to ensure that they have attended a Judo specific Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport workshop. The weigh-in should be carried out using electronic or balance scales.

Please see the ‘Requirements’ section for other requirements at a weigh in.

Golden ScoreAll Level Two competitions for under 16 year olds should allow at minimum, one contest break between the original contest and golden score period.

DatesThere may be calendar restrictions on Level Two events being held on the same weekend in the same area. These will be looked at on a case by case basis and would depend on the location within an area and the players catered for. For example, a Level Two masters event on the same weekend and in the same area as a Level Two junior event may have no impact on each other.

The calendar slot should be booked at least six weeks before the event.

The tournament licence application form must be submitted to Head Office at least three weeks prior to the event with a fee of £12 per day of competition.


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LEVEL THREE TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Level Three Tournament.

Event Level Level Three


Participant level Experienced

Competition Type Under 16 OpenSenior KyuSenior Open (non-ranking)Masters (non-ranking)

Suggested Rules Modified IJF- Shido for offences below the belt


• Compound knockout• Pools into knockout &

simple repechage• Pools Throughout

CARE system Desirable(but not essential)

Maximum contest areas Any Number Judges Two per competition area –positioned at edge of competition area



Medical Medical attention will not automatically result in kiken-gachi


Senior Recorder (SR)


BJA ‘B’ Matside Coaching Allowed throughout the duration of the contestPre Cadet: TrousersCadet: TrousersJunior: Trousers or Underwear*Senior: Trousers or No clothing**State on entry form whichoption


Three Weigh-in


Two – One CR or above plus One TK or above


One first aider

Promotion Point Scoring No if TD is SRYes if TD is PCC or above


6m x 6m contest area3m safety area


£20

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Recommended Level of player catered forLevel Three events are designed for players who have had substantial experience at Level Two events. These events provide contest opportunities for recreational players but also allow for the development of aspiring elite players.

Events catering for Level One (not advised) or Level Two players over three mats on one day will need to satisfy the minimum requirements for a Level Three event. However the players’ needs should be catered for depending on their level, please see the Level One or Level Two section as appropriate.

Recommended Method of EliminationThe method of elimination would depend on the purpose of the event. In all cases a player should receive a minimum of two contests.

Pools to knockout and simple repechage or Knockout with compound repechage (compound knockout) are the appropriate methods of elimination for open tournaments. For trials tournaments, where entry to the event is closed to a geographical area or a section of the membership, the method of elimination could be pools throughout.

Please see the section ‘draw’ for explanations of the methods of elimination and the procedure for performing the draw and go to www.britishjudo.org.uk/competitions for the pool sheets needed.

Most Level Three events would use predetermined weight categories in defined age bands. The standard weight categories are on page 8 in the ‘planning’ section.

VenueLevel Three tournaments would take place at any venue up to smaller leisure centres which can hold up to four 6x6m contest areas with 3m surrounding safety area.

Please see the ‘resources’ section for sizes of various layouts of mat areas.

A warm up area would be desirable at this level of event.


Ensure that the venue has adequate car parking and capacity for spectators as well as mat areas, especially events for cadets and pre cadets as the ratio of spectators to players is usually larger. Check with the venue for their public safety assessment for the venue capacity, be sure to also familiarise yourself with the emergency evacuation procedure.

On site catering facilities would be strongly advisable for events at this level.

Do not be tempted to accept more entries than you should, overcrowded venues, long waits for contests and late finishes make for a negative experience.


At a minimum, the Tournament Director (TD) must hold the BJA Senior Recorder award; ideally they would hold the Competition Controller Award. The staff at the technical officials table would be one Contest Recorder and one Time Keeper at a minimum. Make sure you invite enough officials so they can have breaks, which allows the competition to flow without stopping.

Referees:

At a minimum, the Referee in Charge (RiC) must hold the BJA ‘B’ Referee award and be a different person to the TD.

All of the staff supervising the contests on the mat must be qualified referees. Foundation Referees and Young Referees who hold the Gold or Silver award can be used but only in sections for under 16 year olds with no strangles or armlocks, and must be supervised by a BJA ‘C’ referee, a team of three Young Referees cannot be used at this level.

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Medical staff:

An external medical workforce which has event insurance has to act as medical personnel. If using trained volunteers, separate event insurance would need to be sought.

Weigh-in official:

The weigh-in official should check for valid membership, other eligibility requirements and record the weight of the player. Your weigh-in official does not have to be a qualified referee, coach or table official, however, if you are using a volunteer as your weigh-in official, it is best practice to ensure that they have attended a Judo specific Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport workshop. The weigh-in should be carried out using electronic or balance scales.


Stewards:

Stewards control crowds and politely keep appropriate areas such as technical officials’ tables, warm up areas and weigh-in areas clear. They also ensure that the medical staff have a clear view of, and access to the competition areas throughout the competition.

Announcer:

It is advisable that Level Three events have a PA system, through which announcements can be made to all spectators and competitors. Usually the Tournament Director or Competition Organiser would take this role, but another person could be given this role.

Information point:

It may be useful to have an area where up-to-date information (eg timetable, draws etc) is available. A timetable should be available at a Level Three event, see the ‘Resources’ section for tables with time calculations, add a minimum of 10% to the total time allocation.

DatesThere will be calendar restrictions on Level Three events – two cannot be held on the same weekend in the same area.

The calendar slot should be booked at least two months before the event.



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LEVEL FOUR TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Level Four Tournament.

Event Level Level Four

Category of event Performance/Elite

Participant level Aspiring

Competition Type Ranking EventsArea Opens

Suggested Rules Full IJF




CARE system Required

Maximum contest areas Any Number Judges Min 1 per competition areaPositioned at edge of competition area with CARE



Medical IJF Contest Rules Apply


Competition Controller (CC)


National Matside Coaching Allowed only during matte


Three Weigh-in Pre Cadet: TrousersCadet: TrousersJunior: Trousers or Underwear*Senior: No clothing*State on entry form whichoption


Two - One CR or above plus One TK or above


One first aider / physiotherapistOne Doctor (per event)One medical station (per event)

Promotion Point Scoring Yes


7m x 7m contest area3m outside safety area4m adjoining safety area


£30

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Recommended Level of player catered forLevel Four events are designed for experienced players who have ambitions to compete for their country at higher levels and participate in international events. All BJA Cadet, Junior and Senior Ranking Events need to satisfy the Level Four requirements.

Recommended Method of EliminationThe method of elimination would depend on the purpose of the event. In all cases a player should receive a minimum of two contests.

Pools to knockout and simple repechage or Knockout with compound repechage (compound knockout) are the appropriate methods of elimination for open tournaments. For trials tournaments, where entry to the event is closed to a geographical area or a section of the membership, the method of elimination could be pools throughout.

Please see the section ‘draw’ for explanations of the methods of elimination and the procedure for performing the draw and go to www.britishjudo.org.uk/competitions for the pool sheets needed

All Level Four individual events will use predetermined weight categories in defined age bands. The standard weight categories are on page 5 in the ‘planning’ tab.

VenueLevel Four tournaments would take place at any venue which can hold 7x7m contest areas with 3m surrounding safety area and 4m adjoining safety area.

Please see the ‘resources’ section for sizes of various layouts of mat areas.

A separate warm up area would be expected at this level of event.



At a minimum, the Tournament Director (TD) must hold the BJA Competition Controller award. The staff at the technical officials table would be one Contest Recorder and one Time Keeper at a minimum. Make sure you invite enough officials so they can have breaks, which allows the competition to flow without stopping.

Referees:

At a minimum, the Referee in Charge (RiC) must hold the BJA National Referee award and be a different person to the TD.

There should be at minimum one BJA ‘B’ Referee per team. Foundation Referees, Area Referees and Young Referees cannot be used at this level.

Medical staff:

An external medical workforce which has event insurance has to act as medical personnel. If using trained volunteers, separate event insurance would need to be sought. An event doctor or suitably qualified emergency medical care practitioner and a separate medical station are needed at a Level Four event.

Weigh-in officials:

The weigh-in official should check for valid membership, other eligibility requirements and record the weight of the player. The weigh-in officials at a Level Four event should include a qualified referee or technical official; it is best practice to ensure that they have attended a Judo specific Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport workshop. The weigh-in should be carried out using electronic scales.


Stewards:

Stewards control crowds and politely keep appropriate areas such as technical officials’ tables, warm up areas and weigh-in areas clear. They also ensure that the medical

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staff have a clear view of, and access to the competition areas throughout the competition.

Announcer:

It is essential that Level Four events have a PA system, through which announcements can be made to all spectators and competitors. Usually the Tournament Director or Competition Organiser would take this role, but another person could be given this role.

Information relay:

At Level Four events players, coaches and officials should have access to up to date information. This can be achieved using volunteer runners to distribute draws from control to officials or from an information point to coaches and spectators. It can also be achieved using technology, with displays in warm up areas or spectator areas showing the running order of contests so that players know when to prepare.

A timetable should be available at a Level Four event, see the ‘Resources’ section for tables with time calculations, add a minimum of 10% to the total time allocation.

DatesLevel Four events have a larger impact on the national calendar. Some Level Four events would preclude all other areas from hosting a Level Four event on the same weekend.

The calendar slot should be booked at least six months before the event.



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LEVEL FIVE TOURNAMENTS AND NATIONAL EVENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Level Five and centrally organised National Tournaments.

Event Level Level FourNational Events

Level FiveNational Events

Category of event Performance/Elite Performance/Elite

Participant level Aspiring Performance

Competition Type BC for 10/11 yrsSchool GamesBritish Schools’

Cadet/Junior/SeniorEuropean CupEuropean OpenEJU/IJF Events

Suggested Rules

Full IJF




Decided by BJA

CARE system Required

Maximum contest areas Decided by BJA Decided by BJA Judges Min 1 per competition areaPositioned at edge of competition area with CARE




Medical IJF Contest Rules ApplyTournament Director

(Minimum Qualification)Senior Recorder Competition Controller


National IJF Continental Matside Coaching

Allowed only during matte


Three Three Weigh-in Pre Cadet: TrousersCadet: TrousersJunior: Trousers or Underwear*Senior: No clothing

*State on entry formwhich option


Two – Two CRs or above Two – Two SRs or above




Promotion Point Scoring No if TD is SRYes if TD is PCC or above

Yes





N/A N/A

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Level Five EventsLevel Five events are for performance players and are hosted under licence of the EJU, IJF or another international organisation. The majority of these events would be hosted by the BJA Events Team.

The calendar scheduling for these events is controlled by the EJU and IJF. Level Five events will take priority over all other levels; unfortunately it is out of the control of the BJA when tournaments of this level are scheduled.

As there is no international technical official pathway, the requirements of this level of event are as follows. The Tournament Director must hold the Competition Controller award, the two officials on each mat must both hold the Senior Recorder Award as a minimum.

Centrally hosted National EventsEuropean Open (Formerly GB World Cup)

The highest level of event we have in the UK on a regular basis. The European Open is for Level Five players who have been selected to represent their country. It forms part of the international circuit; players can earn World Ranking Points.

British Open

As a licensed EJU Senior European Cup it forms the lowest tier of Level Five events. Players can earn ranking points for the European Ranking List, any experienced senior competitor can enter this event.

British Championships

An annual championship with sections for Pre Cadets, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors. As the highest Level Four event, players are expected to have had experience at Level Three and other Level Four events. Entry may be by qualification through the BJA Ranking Lists.

National Team Championships by Area

An historic national tournament, BJA Areas form teams of men, women, boys and girls. As a Level Four event there may be qualification tournaments in each Area in order to determine each team.

English Open

One of the four Level Four Home Country open tournaments, which form part of the BJA Ranking System, it has sections for Seniors and Juniors.

School Games

The School Games is multi sport annual tournament hosted by the Youth Sport Trust. As a level Four event for Juniors and Cadets, entry is made by each Home Country’s Performance System. It enables the development of aspiring performance athletes by giving them the feel of a multi sport event in the UK.

British Schools’ Championships

The highest Level Three tournament for Pre Cadets, Cadets and Juniors. Entry by Home Country squad members (Level Four) is prohibited, allowing for development of Level Three players. It is also the top development event for young volunteers, TOCS and Young Referees.

Hosted National EventsBritish Championships for 10 & 11 year olds

This Level Three event for young pre cadet players, sits underneath the centrally hosted British Championships. It is a development event for players as well as young volunteers, TOCS and Young Referees.

British Open Masters Championships

This Level Three event is for players aged 30 and older.

British Open Kata Championships

This event is managed by the National Kata Commission.

British Special Needs Championships

This is a national event for players with disabilities, other than visual or hearing impairment. This event is managed by the Inclusion Commission.

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TEAM EVENTS

Team events can be very exciting and a great way to build spirit and camaraderie. Teams can be from clubs, counties, areas or even scratch teams.

At a team event, each player in the team competes against the equivalent player in the other team. Teams can be composed of a player in each weight group or (for teams or subsections of three players) a combined weight for the entire team. It is also possible to have teams with boys, girls, men and women in the same team.

For clarity, contests between two teams are usually called matches; contests between two individuals are called contests.

It is advisable to have an odd number of players in each team to avoid drawn matches. It is also important to make the categories so that clubs or areas can field full or near full teams.

Weight Categories and Weigh-ins at team competitionsWhen using defined weight categories, in team competitions, players are permitted to fight within their own weight category or one weight category higher. For this reason, at the weigh-in, the official should enter a player’s exact weight against each name as well as the category they have entered in.

Team managers should register and weigh in all of their team members at the same time, in order to deal with any issues which may occur.

Care should be taken with Pre Cadet and Cadets to ensure that there are not any mis-matches of weight, over 10% of body weight difference, between the players without consultation with the players coach and parent.

Weight allowances should be given for Pre Cadets and Cadets, this can be combined and given as a team allowance (for combined weight teams), or for individual weight categories.

Default, Withdrawal and DisqualificationIf no competitor is stood in a particular weight group place at the team bow at the start of a team contest (fusen-gachi) that place will remain empty for that team for the rest of the tournament.

Any player who receives a Direct Hansoku-make (against the spirit of Judo) will not be allowed to continue for the rest of the competition and it will not be possible to replace the disqualified player.

An injured player may forfeit a contest without competing (kiken-gachi) on only one occasion, in order to keep the space open for future rounds of the competition.

ReservesThere are two ways in which reserves can be used at team events, the use of reserves should be made clear on the info/entry form.

Unless stated on the info/entry form, reserves of one team should not act as the reserve of another team of the same club or area in the same category.

Single SubstitutionA reserve player can substitute an original team member. That reserve must continue to compete in that position for the remainder of the tournament. The original team member is not permitted to return to the team at a later stage, nor is the reserve able to compete in a different weight category at a later stage, even though they may have been originally entered to cover both weights.

Unlimited SubstitutionBefore each team match the team coach must present to the Technical Official the composition of the team. At each team match the team coach has the right to replace one or several competitors by other(s) competitors of the corresponding weight category or from the next lower category.

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official bow on the mat have to compete. If one competitor does not compete the team will lose by disqualification.

A competitor, who has presented themselves for the contest and does not compete, loses the right to compete in the event.

This method is used at IJF team tournaments and is taken from their competition rules.

Unless specified on the entry form, most BJA competitions operate the ‘Single Substitution’ system.

Fighting OrderIn all events the fighting order should be from the lowest weight category to the highest.

Team match procedureThere are two methods of determining the winning team, the method used should be clearly stated on the info/entry form for the event.

Using hiki-wakeIf the scores are level at the end of an individual contest, hiki-wake is given. This is recorded as no points to either team.

The winning team is the team with the most number of individual contest wins. Should there be an equal number of individual contest wins then the team with the highest number of points is the winning team.

If the number of points is also equal and if the match is in the pool stage of the event, the team match will be declared a draw.

However, if the number of points is also equal and the match is in a knockout or repechage stage or a result is needed to decide final placings of a pool, then at that

time (not before), all drawn contests are re-fought starting immediately in a golden score situation. The winner is awarded one point by way of decision.

In the event that a team match ends in a draw without a drawn contest and a winner is required, the fighting positions (including any fusen gachi positions but excluding any position in which neither team had a player) are allocated numbers and the numbers placed in a container. The number drawn out will indicate the competitors who shall fight off to decide the winning team.

Without using hiki-wakeAll individual contests are competed until a winner is decided, using golden score and hantei if necessary, as at an individual competition.

In the event that a team match ends in a draw, the fighting positions (including any fusen gachi positions but excluding any position in which neither team had a player) are allocated numbers and the numbers placed in a container. The number drawn out will indicate the competitors who shall fight off to decide the winning team.

PoolsOn a pool sheet, the number of individual contest wins gained by each team and the points from those wins should be recorded and counted towards the total individual wins and points for that team in the pool, even if the team lost that overall match.

Please see the Resources section for examples of completed team elimination tables and go to www.britishjudo.org.uk/competitions for the pool sheets needed.

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MASTERS’ TOURNAMENTS

This section sets out what is expected at a Masters Tournament.

Age Bands

30 years and over up to 34 years old. (M1/F1)








70 years and over. (M9/F9)

At World and European competitions the above age bands, sometimes including older bands, must be used.

As competitive opportunities for masters are limited, especially for events of Level Two and below, players would rather have wider age banding and therefore more contests per event than a strict adherence to the above age banding.

For British Masters Championships and other events, there may be fewer age bands and these may be merged subject to entries.

Key Success FactorsThese ‘Key Success Factors’ have been prepared by the BJA British Masters Commission, in consultation with a group of experienced individuals from around the world.

It is vital to appreciate that a master’s event is very different from senior tournaments. There must be no pre-qualification requirements for masters’ events. They still compete because that is what they want to do! Their appreciation of the true spirit and challenge of judo means that they in their turn will truly appreciate and respond positively to a well-organised event.

Masters players can be very influential within their own National Judo Federations as they tend to be coaches, referees and

administrators. Many are also former competitors at international level.

As older players, 30 years and over, they have different expectations and different needs to satisfy with their continuing involvement in competitive judo.

If you are looking to host an international masters tournament, please think in terms of large numbers (the World Masters Championships in Budapest had about 1200 competitors). As a consequence there is a need to have a more managed approach to factors such as registration and venue selection.

Communication needs to be effective to persuade large numbers of individuals to attend and to get the information to them before and during the event.

Event organisers can help to keep masters judo growing by giving special attention to the Success Factors listed below.

Your reward will be more people entering your tournament and more people saying “Thank you and I will try to come back again next year”

Venue Selection and NotificationNotification of the dates and venues for the event should be announced 12 months in advance (possibly with promotional brochures).

Inexpensive accommodation should be available (Host Organisations should provide a list of recommended hotels, Guest Houses, hostels etc that offer discounts for players attending the event). This should help to recruit more competitors. Good selection and early notification will have a positive impact on subsequent participation.

RegistrationAll Host Organisations must understand the absolute need to get this major aspect of the championships to run as smoothly and efficiently as practical. Registration will be the ‘first impression’ for competitors and officials

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and requires planning and effort to process a large number of people quickly rather than having to queue for hours!

Weigh-inThe weigh-in time allocation should always be from when registration opens until the same time that registration closes later each day. All the official and unofficial scales used at the championship calibrated (accuracy certified by a reliable scales manufacturer) and the unofficial scales must be available from the very first day of registration or earlier.

Continuous ContestsOnce started, a weight category in any Age Division must be run through to the very end, as far as practical, without any stoppage - early finishes and full mats are signs of good organisation.

Each category should be run on one mat only unless it is an exceptionally large entry or it is near the end of the championship and other mats are free. In these cases the adjacent mat should be used.

Minimum Number of ContestsAll competitors should get the opportunity of a minimum of two contests at the competition.

Competitor Roll CallBefore starting the first contest on any mat of any category it should be the standard practice for Table Officials to conduct a roll call of all competitors due to compete at their mat in case any competitor is not aware that his category is about to start and if appropriate to establish a ‘holding area’.

Mat TimetableThe specific weight category/age division estimated starting times and planned mat allocation (all mats clearly labelled at both ends) should be available well in advance and displayed in registration and other appropriate places throughout the competition venue.

Warm-up mat availability should also be properly displayed for the information of players.

Medal CeremoniesThis needs to be really well organised and will require a small team (a minimum of four) who understand judo players and dedicate themselves to running an efficient yet very friendly operation.

CateringThe organisers must make a special effort to secure catering facilities that are clean, well-priced and with a good range of food and drink on offer. The exact coverage in terms of opening hours will be important to competitors and the service should cover the official weigh-in periods.

There is a need to appreciate that officials also require an extensive quality catering service to ensure their focus on their important jobs.

Back PatchesIf Back Patches are required then there must not be a high cost in obtaining them and sewing facilities would need to be available at the venue.

Opening and Closing CeremoniesThese should all be well thought through to enhance rather than detract from the overall enjoyment of a competition. Sharp, short and interesting are the way to impress and to entertain.

Exit SurveyIn order to discover the current thoughts and feelings of the competitors at each masters’ championships, an exit survey of a sample of players (covering genders, all age divisions, all weight categories and officials), could be conducted and collected at the end of each day. The results should be made available to the BJA Masters Commission in order that the members can better understand the needs of masters.

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Category CombiningA set of standardised rules for combining of categories in major tournaments are already available (on the following page) and should be adopted to guarantee transparency, fairness and consistency of treatment. These rules must then be made known to all competitors in advance of their participation (on event entry form). Host Organisations should strictly observe all of these rules. Female players should all compete on the same day to facilitate the needs for Category Combining but this must not be used as an excuse to change the Category Combining rules. It will still necessary to take extra care when combining players M7, F7 or over.

Linked to Category Combining it is highly recommended that Host Organisers ensure that competitors have access to the competitor entry list (name, country, age division and weight category).

Category Combining – taken from IJF Regulations for MastersAs the organiser you are able to delegate responsibility of category combining to a suitable individual who represents the host organisation. This policy applies only to individual competitors.

Only weight categories with three or less entries may be subject to Category Combining. However in the case of only three entries, if it is not possible to safely combine categories, then a pool of three elimination system should be considered.

A) Combining within the same age division

Players should remain within their age division if possible.

B) Combining using weight categories.

Competitors may only be combined with other competitors who are no more than one weight category lighter or one weight category heavier. Special consideration should be given to the actual weight differences when dealing with the lightest and the heaviest female and male categories (as a guideline a maximum of 10kg actual

difference when combining the lightest weight category and a maximum of 20kg actual difference when combining the heaviest weight category should be considered as a limit unless there are other compensatory factors such as experience etc).

Weight should be the primary consideration when moving players about within their own age division or combining them with other age divisions in accordance with the age division guidelines below.

C) Age divisions

Competitors in age divisions M7 or F7 and above (for example M8/F8, M9/F9 etc) may only be combined with other competitors who are no more than one age division higher or more than one age division lower i.e. competitors in M7/F7 may only be combined with competitors from M6/F6 or M8/F8.

Other age division combinations are set out in this table below:

Age Division With Higher Age

With Lower Age

M1/F1 M2/F2 M3/F3 Not applicable

M2/F2 M3/F3 M4/F4 M1/F1

M3/F3 M4/F4 M5/F5 M1/F1 M2/F2

M4/F4 M5/F5 M6/F6 M2/F2 M3/F3

M5/F5 M6/F6 M3/F3 M4/F4

M6/F6 M7/F7 M4/F4 M5/F5

M7/F7 M8/F8 M6/F6

M8/F8 M9/F9 M7/F7

M9/F9 M10/F10 M8/F8

M10/F10 M11/F11 M9/F9

M11/F11 M12/F12 M10/F10

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SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS

The primary aim of Special Needs (SN) Tournaments is the enjoyment of the participants.

They are not elite events, but in some cases they will be designated as point scoring events for the purpose of promotion. Selection for National Squads (Junior and Senior) is dependent upon a range of factors including results, commitment and performance.

Special Needs competitors are those who have intellectual, physical or developmental conditions that would normally (except Level 1 & 2) preclude them from mainstream competitions. Players with visual and hearing impairment are not eligible unless there are additional needs or, in the event of a joint (SN and mainstream) competition, they cannot safely compete in the mainstream event.

1. Choosing a venueThe prime concerns when choosing a venue for a special needs competition is the health, safety and welfare of the players, easy access for those players in wheelchairs and good disabled facilities.

As special needs events are a relatively new concept in the UK, a venue with two mat areas is sufficient to cope with the numbers that currently attend.

Saturday is preferred for one day SN competitions, it gives competitors a day to get home and back into their normal routine.

2. Choosing a dateThere are several regular events in the calendar each year; here is an example from previous years, of events that have been used as points scoring:

East of Scotland SN Annually Apr

Beverwijk, Holland Annually Apr

Ravenna, Italy Annually May

British Schools SN Annually July

British National SN Open

Annually Sept

Baarlo/Venray SN Alternate each year

Nov

Plus other international events that we are notified of as they are organised.

As many of these events are run over two days, due to the cost involved for players who wish to attend as many events as possible, it is essential that event organisers are aware of these dates and organise their event around these dates.

3. Applying for a Tournament LicenceTournament licences are applied for in the normal way by completing a Tournament Licence application form and forwarding to Head Office with the appropriate fee and supporting documents

4. Officials4.1. Referees

Guidelines for the selection of referees have been agreed between the National Referee Commission (NRC) and the Inclusion Commission, to widen the BJA’s capacity and experience, and to maintain standards.

The list of proposed referees for an SN event must be submitted to the Chair of the NRC for agreement at least four weeks in advance of the event, in case changes need to be made. The NRC will ensure that the selections are appropriate for the level of the tournament, development of the referees and maintenance of sufficient appropriately qualified and experienced SN referees.

There should be a minimum of four referees per mat (three working, and one for flexibility on comfort breaks), in addition to the Referee in Charge (RIC), e.g. nine in total for a two match competition. The selection of referees may be a combination of experienced SN referees and suitably identified learners, the whole team (including the RIC) must be approved in all cases by the Chair of the NRC or the person nominated by the Chair.

Training/guidance can be given to referees who would like to become involved. Anyone interested should write to the Chair of the NRC, indicating their grade, level of experience and reason for applying.



A departure from these guidelines will be possible in exceptional circumstances, if agreed by the chair of the NRC (or person nominated by the chair) and recorded in writing.

4.2. Tournament Director

The Tournament Director (TD) should have previous experience of the organisation and running of an SN event. An inexperienced TD should contact a member of the Inclusion Commission to be introduced to an experienced TD. The normal progression pathway would be for the inexperienced TD to assist on control at their first SN event, then at their next SN event to have an experienced TD to guide them through all aspects of their first licensed event. For subsequent events, the level of support and guidance offered by the experienced TD will be complementary to the experience of the new TD.

4.3. Table Officials

No special training is required for table officials. Pool sheets are the same as in mainstream judo and are recorded as such. The only difference is that there is information on the sheet regarding each player’s level, any visual or hearing impairment, and Recorders must be aware of the starting position of players (Tachi waza/Ne Waza). N.b. If the safety of the players demands, during a contest that started in tachi waza, the referee may determine that the remainder of the contest should be designated as ne waza.

4.4. Medical

Medical cover must be provided as in mainstream events. As the coaches/carers know their players they are the first person to be called onto the mat, medical will be called onto the mat at the coach/carer’s request.

5. EquipmentElectronic scoreboards should be used where possible as this helps with the referees 15 second rule, where it is used (see Appendix 1 - Rules).

If these are not available then the usual clocks and scoreboards can be used.

In addition to an audible signal, a beanbag should be supplied (used to indicate the end of contest and given to the winner to return to the table).

Pool sheets are the same as for mainstream judo with the additional information:

• Starting position – tachi waza/ ne waza• Judo level – 1-5

6. Information to be sent to participantsThe following information should be sent out with the tournament information:

• Medical Release Form (GP) Appendix 2• Release Form (Athlete) Appendix 3

7. Contest times

Contest times for all juniors (under 12 years)

2 minutes

Contest times for juniors 12 – 16 years

2 or 3 minutes

Contest times for seniors 3 minutes

Where there are insufficient numbers of competitors to allow a meaningful competition, junior and senior players of an equivalent weight and level may be combined and a contest time of two or three minutes, as determined by the Tournament Director and Referee in Charge, based on the ability of the players.

8. MedalsAll participants receive a medal/trophy.

Special needs players recognise that there must be a winner in each group therefore the winner has the best medal/trophy. At some events silver medal/trophies are also awarded but it is quite acceptable to award all other contestants the same runner-up medal/ trophy.


SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS continued


9. DivisioningDivisioning is the placement of players of equivalent ability and weight into groups of 3, 4 or 5 so that each participant has a meaningful competition.

For those events run on one day divisioning takes place in the morning with the event proper commencing at around noon.

For those events run over two days divisioning is usually completed the day prior to the event. Divisioning is not always necessary, and can be done on paper beforehand. If necessary, whether referee feels that the difference between two players is too great, they may stop the contest and ask for one of the players to be put into another category. The priority will always be the safety of the players.

Any deviation from this guide should be stated on the competition paperwork.


Photograph: Doug Willets



Special needs players are categorised in the following levels (which are also used internationally):

Level 1 (Most Able Player) A judoka who can train and compete with mainstream players on club level. Has a good understanding of the meaning and goal of the competition.

Capable of taking part in mainstream national and international championships.

Level 2 (More Able Player) A judoka who can train and take part in light competition (RANDORI) with mainstream players. Understands the meaning and goal of the competition.

Capable of taking part in mainstream local championships and tournaments.

Level 3 (Medium Player) A judoka who can take part in training with mainstream players but only competes in special competitions with athletes of the same level.

Understands most of the rules, meaning and goal of the competition.

Level 4 (Medium /Less Able Player) An athlete who is only capable of taking part in special training and competitions. This athlete needs guiding during the competition but understands most of the rules and goal of a competition.

Level 5 (Less Able Player) An athlete who is only capable of taking part in special training and competitions with specialist care. This judoka needs a lot of guidance during the competition.

The competition might need to be adjusted to the competitors.

Due to safety considerations this judoka may be restricted to compete only on the ground (ne-waza).

Note: Any medical information required by the organising committee will be used only during the competition. To ensure the privacy of the athletes, and compliance with data protection legislation, all medical information must be destroyed immediately after the tournament.

To give the players the best event that is possible, levels may be combined in the following way:

Level 1 players may compete against level 2 players

Level 2 players may compete against level 1 players and level 3 players



Level 5 players may compete against level 4 players

Weight CategoriesIt is recommended that SN players follow the weight categories that are used in mainstream competition Where numbers do not allow for these weights to be used ideally there should be no more than a 4-5kg difference between the lightest and the heaviest player in the pool. If this is not possible, the Tournament Director will speak to the coaches about the make-up of the proposed groups.


JUDO LEVELS


BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION SPECIAL NEEDS CONTEST RULESRULES AND GUIDELINES FOR TOURNAMENTS IN THE UK FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Variations/concessions from mainstream rules to be noted when applying for a Tournament Licence

BJA Special Needs Contest RulesThe British Judo Association Special Needs Contest Rules shall govern all Special Needs tournaments, competitions and events throughout the United Kingdom.

These rules are based on the contest rules of the International judo Federation (IJF) and the British Judo Association (BJA) which is the National Governing Body for the sport of judo in the UK.

Standard IJF and BJA contest rules apply except where conditions and circumstances demand that BJA Special Contest Rules for adapted judo must be employed.

Special needs concessions or variations must be indicated on the application form for a BJA Tournament Licence, e.g. duration of contest.

The primary aim of Special Needs Tournaments is the enjoyment of the participants.

They are not elite events, but in some cases they will be designated as point scoring events for the purpose of promotion.

The Rules shall be applied exactly as they are for mainstream competitions, with the following modifications:

1. OfficialsEach contest area must have 5 officials:

a. 3 Referees, unless there is more thanone mat, in which case there must bethree (including the referee in charge) onone mat, and there may be two on eachadditional mat.

b. 1 Competition Recorder

c. 1 Timekeeper

2. Medical ProvisionIn the case of injury or distress, or if first aid is required, the coach/carer will be the first attendant on the mat because of their detailed knowledge of the competitor’s condition, followed by first aid personnel if requested by the coach or carer.

3. EquipmentMinimum requirements for a competition: in addition to that set out in the Tournament Handbook include: Bean bag for end of contest signal.

4. Control of the Contest Areaa. Subject to paragraph 1 a. above, the

contest shall be conducted by one refereeand two judges under the supervisionof the BJA’s National RefereeingCommission.

b. At least one referee on each mat will haveprevious experience of refereeing at aspecial needs event.

c. At least one member of the contestcontrol team will have previous experienceof officiating at a special needs eventand will have attended a BJA approveddisability awareness course.

d. The referee and judges shall be assistedby contest recorders and timekeepersas specified in the BJA TournamentHandbook.

5. Safetya. All competitors must have a valid NGB

licence and must complete a medical form(Appendix 2) disclosing their conditionand agreeing to their participation.Competitors with Down’s syndromemust also provide a letter from theirGP confirming that they are able toparticipate in competition.

b. Coaches/carers must be aware ofcompetitors’ conditions, medications,experience, etc.


Appendix 1


c. All competitors must declare conditions,medications and start position on theentry form.

d. Pools will be arranged in consultation withcoaches, referees and officials prior tocompetition.

e. The health and safety of the players isparamount at all times.

f. The referee must be aware of the specialneeds of the competitors i.e. whethercontests are ne waza only, if special aidsneed to be worn that contain hard ormetallic objects.

g. In an osae komi situation encouragementcan be given to the player being helddown and also to the player who has thehold on.

h. If a situation arises where the referee is ofthe opinion that the safety of one or bothof the competitors is at risk, the refereewill stop/suspend the match immediatelyand take those measures deemednecessary, including punitive actionif there is clear indication of recklessbehaviour.

6. Entry FormsThe competitor must declare conditions and medications on the entry form.

The competitor must declare on the entry form if they intend to compete in ‘tachi-waza’ (standing start) or ‘ne-waza’ (kneeling or sitting start).

7. Duration of ContestsFor competitors under 12 years of age, the contest time is 2 minutes.

For competitors of 16 years of age and above, the contest time is 3 minutes

For competitors of 12 - 16 years of age, the contest time is a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes as determined by the organising body.

Where there are insufficient numbers of competitors to allow a meaningful

competition, junior and senior players of an equivalent weight and level may be combined and a contest time of three minutes agreed.

In cases of drawn contests the golden score will be used if all coaches are in agreement prior to the competition starting. The duration of the golden score will be determined by the Technical Director in consultation with the Referee in Charge, based upon the ability of the players. It can range from one minute to unlimited, as for mainstream events.

8. Assistance onto Contest AreaIf a competitor needs assistance onto the contest area, the coach is allowed to assist and, if necessary, receive additional assistance from the referee.

9. Start of ContestThere are two positions in ‘ne-waza’ from which the competitor can start a contest:

a. Both competitors in a kneeling position

i. for lower levels of ability a grippedstart is used

ii. for higher levels of ability judoka ‘zarei’and then start

b. Competitors sitting next to each otherwith legs stretched forward and using sleeve and waist or belt grip ‘kumi-kata’.

If a competitor has to start the contest in ‘ne-waza’ because of his/her handicap, the other competitor must also start the contest in ‘ne-waza’

The referee may decide to start any contest in ‘ne-waza’ if a start in ‘tachi-waza’ is not considered to be safe. The referee’s decision is final.

Competitors and coaches must comply with the decision of the referee.

10. ContestA contest which started in ‘ne-waza’ must continue in ‘ne-waza’. At any time during a contest which started in tachi waza, the referee may, if the safety of the players


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demands, determine that the remainder of the contest should be designated as ne waza.

It is possible to score at any time with a throwing technique from ‘ne-waza’ provided the contest started in ‘ne-waza’, or after the contest was redesignated as ‘ne-waza’ only

It is not allowed to drop to the knees to throw.

Competitors competing in ‘ne-waza’ are not allowed to push the opponent backwards.

The referee will ensure that in ‘tachi-waza’ and ‘ne-waza’ the neck is not locked in such a way that there is a risk of injury.

11. The 15 second rule In many European competitions , during the first 15 seconds of the contest, the referee may use their discretion to give no score higher than waza ari. This is to ensure that all players regardless of their ability have mat time and a meaningful competition.

The 15 second rule may be applied if all coaches are in agreement prior to the start of the competition. In this case the techniques applied will be scored at the referee’s discretion

12. Scoring in ne waza only contests Scoring in ne waza only contests is the same as for tachi waza but with consideration being given to the capabilities of both players.

13. Prohibited Acts a. The following acts and techniques are

prohibited

i. Sacrifice throws (sutemi-waza)

ii. Tani otoshi

iii. Entwine techniques (kawazu gake)

iv. Embrace techniques (bear hug)

v. Arm lock techniques (ude-kansetsu-waza)

vi. Strangulations (shime-waza)

vii. Triangle techniques (sangaku-waza)

viii. Carrying out a forward throw on one or two knees.

ix. Pulling away the leg or legs of the opponent with two hands (morote-gari and ryo-ashi-dori)

x. Ouchi gari with hand assist

xi. Falling on top of another contestant after carrying out a technique

xii. In ‘tachi waza’, dropping to one or both knees to throw

xiii. Drop seio nage on one or both knees

n.b. some of the above techniques are no longer permitted in mainstream judo. In any event they will always be prohibited in Special Needs judo

b. in Ne Waza, the arm encircling the head in kesagatame must have an open palm and the hand must be flat to the ground or the shoulder not gripping the jacket.

14. Penalties Penalties are not normally given in Special Needs judo. In the event of a prohibited act, the referee will explain to the player the nature of the act. In exceptional cases, and at the discretion of the referee, if the prohibited act is repeated persistently, penalties will be given but only to level 1 and level 2 players.

If the prohibited act is repeated after the warning, the referee may disqualify the competitor. Penalties apply according to IJF/BJA rules.

If a competitor is injured and is not able to continue the contest as a result of a prohibited act by their opponent, the injured competitor is awarded the contest. No person is allowed onto the mat area without the referee’s permission except for the coach/carer in an urgent risk situation.



15. Referee Grades and TrainingCurrently most referees who are involved in Special Needs judo in the UK are National ’B’ and above. Each mat should have a referee with experience of refereeing at Special Needs competitions. The names of all referees must have been submitted to the National Referee Commission for approval and comment prior to the event.






Appendix 2

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM (ATHLETES)

TOURNAMENT DATE:

VENUE:

COUNTRY:

MEDICATION:

RESTRICTIONS / COMMENTS :

ATHLETE’S FULL NAME:

CONTACT PERSON IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

PHONE NUMBER:

IMMUNIZATIONS

Tetanus Yes No Date:

Polio Yes No Date:

HEALTH INFORMATION

Down’s Syndrome Yes No

If Yes, x-ray done for check of ATLANTO-AXIAL instability?

Yes No

Result: Yes No

Bleeding problem Yes No

Diabetes Yes No

Fainting Spells Yes No

Heart Problems Yes No

Recent Contagious Disease Yes No

Kidney Problem Yes No

Vision Problem Yes No

Hearing Problem Yes No

Allergies Yes No



I CERTIFY THAT THERE IS NO MEDICAL REASON TO PRECLUDE THE ATHLETE’S PARTICIPATION IN JUDO FOR THE FORTHCOMING TOURNAMENT.

PARENT /GUARDIAN’S NAME:

ADDRESS:

TEL:

PARENT /GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM BY:

TO:





Appendix 3

Signature of parent / guardian:

Date:

Return the completed form by:

To:

I agree to the above conditions for participation in this event.

Signature of athlete if over 16 years:

Date:

N.B: If an athlete is an adult and legally responsible for him/herself, he/she can sign this form.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM (ATHLETES)

Name of Parent / Guardian:

Name of Athlete :

I am above mentioned athlete’s parent/guardian and I hereby confirm that he/she has my authorisation to participate in the British Judo Association Tournament held on:

I further confirm and warrant that to the best of my knowledge and belief that the athlete is able to participate in the Judo Tournament.

In permitting the athlete in participating, I am specifically granting my permission to the BJA, to use the athlete’s likeness, name, voice and words in television, radio, film, newspaper, magazines and other media and in any form for the purpose of advertising of communicating the purposes and activities of the BJA and / or for applying for funds to support these purposes.

If a medical emergency should arise during the athlete’s participation in this tournament, at a time when I am not personally present so as to be consulted regarding the athlete’s care, I hereby authorise the BJA on my behalf, to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that the athlete is provided with any emergency medical treatment, including hospitalisation, which the BJA deems advisable in order to protect the athlete’s health and well-being.

I the undersigned am parent/guardian of the above-specified athlete and I hereby give my permission for

to participate.


METHODS OF ELIMINATION

DRAW

Compound knockout & repechageCompetitors’ names are entered on the elimination table and the competition proceeds as a knockout until just two competitors remain. These two compete for the gold and silver medals.

All competitors who are beaten compete for the two bronze medals.

Advantages• All competitors have at least two contests.

• The gold medallist is unbeaten on the day.

• A simpler system to administer than poolsto knockout.

Disadvantages• The repechage may be lengthy.

• A competitor may meet the same opponenttwice, once in the original knockout andagain in the repechage. (The original resultis NOT carried forward)

Pools followed by knockout & simple repechageThe competitors’ are allocated to pools. Competitors in the same pool compete in a round robin basis (everyone fights each other once). The top two competitors in each pool progress into the knockout.

They are allocated to pre-determined positions on the elimination table. Elimination proceeds as a knockout until two competitors remain. The two finalists compete for gold and silver medals.

The competitors who are beaten by the two finalists in the knockout stage compete in a repechage for the two bronze medals (simple repechage).

Advantages• All competitors have at least two contests.

• Allows a fairly quick processing.

Disadvantages• Competitors may meet the same opponent

twice, if both players reach the final.

Single poolsPlayers are separated into single pools of 4 or 5 players, usually at competitions without predetermined weight categories, by the index or weight method. The players’ ranks in the pool determine their medal; gold, silver and any number of bronze medals.

Advantages• All competitors receive a medal – good for

inexperienced judoka.

Disadvantages• More medals needed.

Pools throughoutPools Throughout should always be used for a trials event.

No competitor should fight the same opponent more than once. Therefore, where they appear matched again in subsequent rounds, the initial results should be entered (in a different coloured ink) and the initials C/F (Carried Forward) entered alongside the result.

This method will also assist the points recorder when they are completing competitors’ points cards.

In the first round, competitors are allocated to pools as shown in matrix 1 page 63. The top 2 competitors in each pool progress to the subsequent round to form new pools as shown in matrix 2 page 64. Again the top two competitors in each pool progress into the next round. This process is continued until a single final pool is formed.

Advantages• Allows competitors to be tested over a

large number of contests.

• Will almost certainly produce the mostconsistent competitors of the day in rankorder.

Disadvantage• The most time consuming method of

elimination.


Additional notesNo participant or observer at the draw may make any changes to these procedures.

Straight Knockouts or those with double or quarter final repechage may not be used without permission from the BJA, which is unlikely to be given without very exceptional reasons, and any event must be clearly advertised as such.

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SeedingIn theory seeding should separate the strongest competitors in each category, so that they meet as late a stage as possible in the chosen method of elimination. For example the best two players should not meet until the final and the top four until the semi-final.

Seeds shall be placed in the pool/knockout position number corresponding to their seed, i.e. seed one in pool/position one, seed two in pool/position two etc.

There are a number of ways to determine your seeded players. The generally accepted methods are as follows.

• To seed according to a current ranking list,the IJF and/or BJA may maintain a rankinglist appropriate to the competitors you arecatering for.

• To seed by the results of a previouscompetition, whether that be the sametournament the year before, or anotherspecified tournament.

Whichever method you choose to seed your event by, it should be clearly communicated to the entrants, usually on the info/entry form and be consistent across all categories.

Ranking EventsThe seeding for BJA Senior Ranking Events should be the current BJA Senior Ranking List, unless advised by the Performance Directorate and agreed with them in advance of the tournament.

Draw procedureOnce the seeds, if any, are in place, all other players should be placed into the vacant pools or positions on the sheet(s). Geographical separation should take place

to separate players from the same club and/or area/country. A number of players from the same club, area or country should be placed in consecutively numbered pools, or consecutively numbered positions on the knockout table. This ensures that, if they keep winning, they do not meet until as far into the elimination as possible.

Seeding for Team ChampionshipsGeographical separation may be carried out where there are “A” and “B” teams entered. Any method of elimination may be used in team championships.

Where first round pools are used, the four Semi-Finalists from last year’s Championships’ are seeded to head the four pools as follows:

Gold from previous year Pool One/Position One

Silver from previous year Pool Two/Position Two

Bronze from previous year losing to Gold

Pool Three/Position Three

Bronze from previous year losing to Silver

Pool Four/Position Four

It is a recommendation that the Team Managers/Captains are invited to the draw.

Where first round pools into knockout are used, a simple repechage is used.

Transfer from pools to knockoutAt the end of the pools round, competitors should be placed in predetermined positions on the knockout sheet, the “Byes” having been put in beforehand. The “Byes” are determined by the number of players going through to round 2.

If, for example, there are 26 players through to the knockout, every number over 26 is a “Bye”.

SEEDING AND DRAW PROCEDURES

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For an odd number of pools (ie with 13 pools, 26 players go through)

The winner of pool 1 then goes to position 1 on the knockout sheet and the second of pool 1 goes to the highest number available. The winner of pool 2 goes to position 2, whilst the second from pool 2 goes to the next highest available number. With 26 competitors in the knockout, the order of fighting would therefore be:

Knockout Number Knockout Number

1. Winner Pool 1 26. Second Pool 1




And so on, until all positions vacant on the knockout sheet are filled.

This method ensures that players who have already met in the first round do not meet again, unless they both reach the final of the knockout.

For an even number of pools (ie with 14 pools, 28 players go through)

The runners-up from each pool alternate (compared to the odd number of pools system above) to ensure that players who have already met in the first round do not meet again, unless they both reach the final of the knockout.

The winner of pool 1 goes to position 1 on the knockout sheet and the second of pool 1 goes to the second highest number available. The winner of pool 2 goes to position 2, whilst the second from pool 2 goes to the highest available number. With 28 competitors in the knockout, the order of fighting would therefore be:

Knockout Number Knockout Number







And so on, until all positions vacant on the knockout sheet are filled.

In the case of two pools into semi-finals and final (commonly called a ‘crossover’), this procedure can be simplified by just remembering that the winner of pool 1 competes against the runner-up of pool 2, and vice versa.

Please see the next page for tables detailing the progression from pools to knockout

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W – Winner from pool in previous round; R – Runner-up from pool in previous round

KO position 3 Pools 4 Pools

1 W1 W1

8 R2

4 R3 W4

5 R2 R3

2 W2 W2

7 R1

3 W3 W3

6 R1 R4

KO position

5 Pools

6 Pools

7 Pools

8 Pools

1 W1 W1 W1 W1

16 R2

8 R3 R6 R7 W8

9 R2 R3 R6 R7

4 W4 W4 W4 W4

13 R2 R3

5 W5 W5 W5 W5

12 R2 R3 R6

2 W2 W2 W2 W2

15 R1

7 R4 R5 W7 W7

10 R1 R4 R5 R8

3 W3 W3 W3 W3

14 R1 R4

6 R5 W6 W6 W6

11 R1 R4 R5

Pools to Knockout Progression through Rounds

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KO position

9 Pools 10 Pools 11 Pools 12 Pools 13 Pools 14 Pools 15 Pools 16 Pools

1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1

32 R2

16 R3 R6 R7 R10 R11 R14 R15 W16

17 R2 R3 R6 R7 R10 R11 R14 R15

8 W8 W8 W8 W8 W8 W8 W8 W8

25 R2 R3 R6 R7

9 W9 W9 W9 W9 W9 W9 W9 W9

24 R2 R3 R6 R7 R10

4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4

29 R2 R3

13 R6 R7 R10 R11 W13 W13 W13 W13

20 R2 R3 R6 R7 R10 R11 R14

5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5

28 R2 R3 R6

12 R7 R10 R11 W12 W12 W12 W12 W12

21 R2 R3 R6 R7 R10 R11

2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2 W2

31 R1

15 R4 R5 R8 R9 R12 R13 W15 W15

18 R1 R4 R5 R8 R9 R12 R13 R16

7 W7 W7 W7 W7 W7 W7 W7 W7

26 R1 R4 R5 R8

10 R9 W10 W10 W10 W10 W10 W10 W10

23 R1 R4 R5 R8 R9

3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3

30 R1 R4

14 R5 R8 R9 R12 R13 W14 W14 W14

19 R1 R4 R5 R8 R9 R12 R13

6 W6 W6 W6 W6 W6 W6 W6 W6

27 R1 R4 R5

11 R8 R9 W11 W11 W11 W11 W11 W11

22 R1 R4 R5 R8 R9 R12

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Trials Pool Matrix

Pools throughout draw procedure

Number of Competitors in Category

Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5

3 1x3

4 1x4

5 1x5

6 1x6 or 2x3 1x4

7 1x4, 1x3 1x4

8 2x4 1x4

9 3x3 2x3 1x4

10 1x4, 2x3 2x3 1x4

11 2x4, 1x3 2x3 1x4

12 4x3 2x4 1x4

13 1x4, 3x3 2x4 1x4

14 2x4, 2x3 2x4 1x4

15 3x4, 1x3 2x4 1x4

16 4x4 2x4 1x4

17 3x4, 1x5 2x4 1x4

18 6x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

19 1x4, 5x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

20 2x4, 4x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

21 3x4, 3x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

22 4x4, 2x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

23 5x4, 1x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

24 8x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

25 1x4, 7x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

26 2x4, 6x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

27 3x4, 5x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

28 4x4, 4x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

29 5x4, 3x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

30 6x4, 2x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

31 7x4, 1x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

32 8x4 4x4 2x4 1x4

33 6x4, 3x3 6x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

34 7x4, 2x3 6x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

35 8x4, 1x3 6x3 4x3 2x4 1x4

36 12x3 8x3 4x4 2x4 1x4

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Trials (Pools throughout) Structure for Progression through Rounds

W – Winner from pool in previous round; R – Runner-up from pool in previous round

12 Pools 8 Pools 4 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (36 – 47 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2 Pool 3 Pool 4 Pool 5 Pool 6 Pool 7 Pool 8

W1 R10 R7 W2 R9 R8 W3 R12 R5 W4 R11 R6 W5 W12 R3 W6 W11 R4 W7 W10 R1 W8 W9 R2

OR

9 Pools 6 Pools 4 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (33 – 35 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2 Pool 3 Pool 4 Pool 5 Pool 6

W1 R8 R5 W2 R7 R6 W3 R9 R4 W4 W9 R3 W5 W8 R1 W6 W7 R2

8 Pools 4 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (24 – 32 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2 Pool 3 Pool 4

W1 W8 R6 R3 W2 W7 R5 R4 W3 W6 R8 R1 W4 W5 R7 R2

OR

6 Pools 4 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (18 – 23 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2 Pool 3 Pool 4

W1 R6 R3 W2 R5 R4 W3 W6 R1 W4 W5 R2

4 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (12 – 17 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2

W1 W4 R3 R2 W2 W3 R4 R1

OR

3 Pools 2 Pools 1 Pool (9 – 11 Competitors)

Pool 1 Pool 2

W1 R3 R2 W2 W3 R1

2 Pools 1 Pool (6/7 – 8 Competitors)

W1 R1 W2 R2

Win Loss Win Loss C.F

DRAW


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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES

At Control• Two Tables

Event organisers should communicate to venue staff that these tables need to be approx the size of 60” x 30” (150cm x 75cm) for efficient running of the control.

• Sufficient chairs – The Tournament Directorand Assistants

• Competition Sheets/appropriate paperwork

• Medallist information sheets and Medals

• Access to electrical power sockets

• Photocopier (optional)

The Control Centre must be situated in an area adjacent to the mat areas, protected from interruptions.

Each Mat Area• One or two tables – approx size of 60” x 30”

(150cm x 75cm)

• Chairs – one for each official working on thetable

• Two chairs one for each competitors’ coach

• One for reserve referee and two for thejudges (the last two should have protectivefeet to prevent mat damage)

• Communication link with Control

• Two scoreboards – one blue (red*) and onewhite

• Clocks – one for contest time, one forosaekomi and preferably two in reserve.

• One audible signal – e.g. whistle. Matsshould have different signals.

• Six Belts – three blue (red*) and three whiteper mat. For senior events make sure thatthe belts are long enough. Blue belts willonly be required if players do not wear ablue judo suit

• Microphone – Ideally one for each mat area

• Pens – black ballpoint pens photocopy moreeasily

• Blue (red*) and white tape for start positions(10cm wide X 50cm long)

• Mat area numbers

When Electronic Scoreboards are available, all of the above items should still be provided as back up. Check all equipment is working prior to the competition.

Where electronic scoreboards and/or laptops for recording are in use, or video care system, it is important to ensure that suitable and sufficient power points are available. Power cables should be taped down to avoid accidents.

* Where old equipment i.e. scoreboards/belts/flags are used, these are acceptable.

Weigh-in Point• Scales – see minimum standards for events

• Pen or stamp - for marking competitors’cards and containers for completed weigh-incards

• Table and chairs

Registration Point• Tables

• Pens, competitors weigh-in cards,Containers for Booking-In Cards

• Chairs – one for each officer. Usually oneofficer can register two categories at onepoint.

• The original entry forms must be availableto check details and queries, together withspare point’s cards if necessary.

Medical - Matside requirements• One table and sufficient chairs for medical

staff and patients

• One fully equipped First Aid Box

• Vomit bucket


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Medical - Medical station• One table and sufficient chairs for medical

staff and patients

• It is recommended that 1 Medical InspectionBed (a 180cm x 90cm table with paddingmay act as an alternative)

• Screens for privacy

• One fully equipped First Aid Box – normallyprovided by St. John’s/St. Andrews/ RedCross etc

• One stretcher and blankets

• Water and ice available throughout the day

• A telephone

You must make certain that the medical cover is in place before the first contest begins and remains in place at all times throughout the competition. Medical staff, like all volunteers, need breaks and lunch, so sufficient officials should be arranged that this can be covered.

REMEMBER YOU ARE OBLIGED BY LAW TO PROVIDE SUITABLE MEDICAL AID AT A PUBLIC EVENT.

Main entrance • One Table

• Tickets and Programmes

• Cash Float

• Signs to direct Competitors and Spectators

• Photography Registration forms

Please see BJA Safeguardings Policies, Procedures and toolkit for the current procedures for photography registration.


A link to the score sheets used at tournaments is in the appendix of this manual and they are also available from Head Office. Listed below are the types of sheets required for a chosen method of elimination. Computer-run events may generate some or all of these automatically or may even be paper-free.

Pools throughout • Pool sheets

Twin pools into crossover • Twin pool sheets

Pools first round plus knockout and ‘simple repechage’ • Pool sheets

• Repechage sheets

• Knockout sheets

Compound knockout with repechage • Single & twin pool sheets (For categories

with less than 8 entries)

• Compound knockout sheets

• Second round sheets (for categories withover 16 entries)

Other sheets required at ALL events• Video & photography declaration sheets

(substantial amount)

• Spare points cards and points sheets forpoint scoring events

• A timetable sheet

• Results tables

• Incident report forms, one per table (Sparesat control)

• Referees and Table Officials attendance logsheets

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SCORE SHEETS & DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED



Normal dress for Officials consists of black shoes, Grey/Black Trousers/slacks or Skirt with White Shirt/Blouse. These should be accompanied by a Navy Blue/Black Blazer; an appropriate badge may be worn on the blazer.

All competition Officials should endeavour to wear this BJA recommended uniform for every event at which they officiate.

At events above Level Two and all National events, a full BJA uniform and BJA Badge are obligatory unless concession is granted.

With the approval of the BJA specific championship uniforms may be worn e.g. World, European and Commonwealth, Olympic/Paralympic Games.

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COMPETITION OFFICIALS DRESS CODE



Tournament organisers should delete items which they do not feel are applicable to their event. However some items on this checklist may provide inspiration and ideas for tournament organisers to use to steadily improve and/or develop their events.

EVENT CHECKLIST

1. Officials and early pre-event work 16 weeks 4 weeks Complete? Comments

Invite & confirm officials

Invite & confirm referees

Invite & confirm medical staff

Invite & confirm stewards

Confirm weigh-in officials

Apply for Tournament Licence

Prepare competitor information for tournament controller

Organise mats and transport of mats

2. Venue 16 weeks 4 weeks Complete? Comments

Book venue

Agreement of lay-out (mats, barriers etc)

Designate a weigh-in area

Designate a warm-up area

Organise lay down of mats

Mat side medical area

Tournament control area

Arrange seating - lay-out, numbers etc

Fire exits clearly marked

Confirm arrangements for car parking

Car park attendants( if needed)

Refreshments (spectators, VIPs, officials)

Organise stewards / security for event

Briefing for stewards / security

Signage & mat numbering in venue

Arrange location of stalls

Send booking forms to stall holders approx 12 weeks prior event

Provision of tables for stalls

3. Event information 16 weeks 4 weeks Complete? Comments

Design & distribution of entry forms

Info about hotels nearby

Details about venue & time of referees meeting

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EVENT CHECKLIST


4. Equipment 16weeks 4weeks Complete? Comments

Weigh-in cards

Weigh-in equipment - scales

Organise provision of mats

Mat tape

Audible signals – different for each mat

Microphone

Electronic scoreboards or plasma screens (if possible)

Manual clocks

Extension power cables( if needed)

Paper

Printer (if using computer system) and printer paper

Tables & chairs for control area

Tables & chairs for each mat area

PA system

5. Promotion/Sponsorship 16weeks 4weeks Complete? Comments

Info to BJA clubs & members

Information on BJA website

Advertisements in local press & radio

Post event info to local press reporters and BJA

Arrangement of a photographer

6. Medals 16weeks 4weeks Complete? Comments

Medal rostrum

Order medals / trophies

Medal cushions

Establish medal presentation process

Confirm medal presenters

7. Takingcareofofficials 8weeks 4weeks Complete? Comments

Book accom. for officials (if needed)

Arrange lunches for officials

Arrange refreshements for officials

8. Accreditationandtickets 4weeks Lastweek Complete? Comments

Competitors

Coaches

Officials


9. Finance 2 weeks On the day Complete? Comments

Cash floats for spectators fees and any refreshment stall

Arrange for collection by event treasurer

Pay expenses to officials

10. Post event work On the day 1 Week after

Complete? Comments

Thank officials on the day & follow up by email

Pay for venue

Return tournament licence, officials logs and results sheets to BJA head office

Send press releases to BJA head office and local newspapers

11. Other things to do (make your own list!)

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EVENT CHECKLIST continued


Remember ALWAYS promote 2 players from each Pool through to the Knockout system.

It will be necessary to add a minimum of 10% to the times allocated for the system (These calculations are accurate to 1 contest)

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SELECTION OF POOLS (POOLS of 4) AND TIME CALCULATIONS

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132

120

312

144

3 M

in

9 18 30 18 27

36

27

36

45

36

45

54

45

54

63

54

63

72

63

72

90

72 81

90 81

90

99

90

99

108

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hts

th

is

rou

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3 6 10 6 9 12 9 12 15 12 15 18 15 18 21

18 21

24 21

24

30

24

27

30

27

30

33

30

33

36

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tho

d o

f co

mp

eti

tio

n

No

Co

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st

No

Co

nte

st

Po

ol o

f 3

Po

ol o

f 4

Po

ol o

f 5

2 P

oo

ls o

f 3

1 P

oo

l o

f 4

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 3

2 p

oo

ls o

f 4

3 P

oo

ls o

f 3

2 P

oo

ls o

f 3

= 1

Po

ol o

f 4

2 P

oo

l o

f 4

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 3

4 P

oo

ls o

f 3

1 P

oo

l o

f 4

+ 3

Po

ols

of

3

2 P

oo

ls o

f 4

+ 2

Po

ols

of

3

5 p

oo

ls o

f 3

4 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

2 P

oo

ls o

f 4

+ 3

Po

ols

of

3

6 P

oo

ls o

f 3

5 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

4 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

7 P

oo

ls o

f 3

6 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ols

of

4

5 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ol o

f 4

8 P

oo

ls o

f 3

7 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ols

of

4

6 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

9 P

oo

ls o

f 3

8 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

7 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

10 P

oo

ls 3

9 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

8 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

Number of Competitors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30 31

32

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SELECTION OF POOLS (POOLS of 3) AND TIME CALCULATIONS continued



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5 M

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29

5

310

325

320

33

5

35

0

34

5

36

0

375

370

38

5

40

0

39

5

410

425

420

43

5

45

0

44

5

46

0

475

470

48

5

50

0

49

5

510

525

520

53

5

55

0

54

5

56

0

4 M

in

23

6

24

8

26

0

25

6

26

8

28

0

276

28

8

30

0

29

6

30

8

320

316

328

34

0

33

6

34

8

36

0

35

6

36

8

38

0

376

38

8

40

0

39

6

40

8

420

416

428

44

0

43

6

44

8

3 M

in

177

186

195

192

20

1

210

20

7

216

225

222

23

1

24

0

237

24

6

155

25

2

26

1

270

26

7

276

28

5

28

2

29

1

30

0

29

7

30

6

315

312

321

33

0

327

33

6

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his

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un

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r fi

gh

ts o

f 5 M

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130

130

130

140

140

140

150

150

150

160

160

160

170

170

170

180

180

180

190

190

190

20

0

20

0

20

0

210

210

210

220

220

220

23

0

23

0

4 M

in

104

104

104

112

112

112

120

120

120

128

128

128

136

136

136

144

144

144

152

152

152

160

160

160

168

168

168

176

176

176

184

184

3 M

in

78

78

78

84

84

84

90

90

90

96

96

96

102

102

102

108

108

108

114

114

114

120

120

120

126

126

126

132

132

132

138

138

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hts

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K

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d R

ep

.

26

26

26

28

28

28

30

30

30

32

32

32

34

34

34

36

36

36

38

38

38

40

40

40

42

42

42

44

44

44

46

46

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Th

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to

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22

22

22

24

24

24

26

26

26

28

28

28

30

30

30

32

32

32

34

34

34

36

36

36

38

38

38

40

40

40

42

42

Fir

st R

ou

nd

Tim

e i

n t

his

Ro

un

d f

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fig

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of

5 M

in

165

180

195

180

195

210

195

210

225

210

225

24

0

225

24

0

25

5

24

0

25

5

270

25

5

270

28

5

270

28

5

30

0

28

5

30

0

315

30

0

315

33

0

315

33

0

4 M

in

132

144

156

144

156

168

156

168

180

168

180

192

180

192

20

4

192

20

4

216

20

4

216

228

216

228

24

0

228

24

0

25

2

24

0

25

2

26

4

25

2

26

4

3 M

in

99

108

117

108

117

126

117

126

135

126

135

144

135

144

153

144

153

162

153

162

171

162

171

180

171

180

189

180

189

198

189

198

Fig

hts

th

is

rou

nd

33

36

39

36

39

42

39

42

45

42

45

48

45

48 51

48 51

54 51

54

57

54

57

60

57

60

63

60

63

66

63

66

Me

tho

d o

f co

mp

eti

tio

n

11 P

oo

ls o

f 3

10 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

9 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

12 P

oo

ls o

f 3

11 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

10 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

13 P

oo

ls o

f 3

12 p

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

11 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

14 P

oo

ls o

f 3

13 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

12 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

15 P

oo

ls o

f 3

14 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

13 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

16 P

oo

ls o

f 3

15 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

14 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

17 P

oo

ls o

f 3

16 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

15 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

18 P

oo

ls o

f 3

17 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

16 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

19 P

oo

ls o

f 3

18 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

17 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

20

Po

ols

of

3

19 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 1

Po

ol o

f 4

18 P

oo

ls o

f 3

+ 2

Po

ols

of

4

21

Po

ols

of

3

20

Po

ols

of

3 +

1 P

oo

l o

f 4

Number of Competitors 3

3

34

35

36

37

38

39

40 41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50 51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60 61

62

63

64

RESOURCES


TIME CALCULATIONS FOR THE COMPOUND KNOCKOUT PLUS REPECHAGE

F = Finals Total time including finals for fights of

No. of Competitors

No. of Fights in Knockout No. of Fights in Repechage 3 Mins. 4 Mins 5 Mins

1 or 2 or 3 NO CONTEST NIL - - -

4 1 Pool of 4 = 6 fights NIL 18 24 30

5 1 Pool of 5=10 fights NIL 30 40 50

6 1 Pool of 6=15 fights NIL 45 60 75

7 2 Pools 1x4+1x3 = 9 fights Semi-Final + Final =3 36 48 60

8 6 + F 4 33 44 55

9 7 + F 5 39 52 65

10 8 + F 6 45 60 75

11 9 + F 7 51 68 85

12 10 + F 8 57 76 95

13 11 + F 9 63 84 105

14 12 + F 10 69 92 115

15 13 + F 11 75 100 125

16 14 + F 12 81 108 135

17 15 + F 13 87 116 145

18 16 + F 14 93 124 155

19 17 + F 15 99 132 165

20 18 + F 16 105 140 175

21 19 + F 17 111 148 185

22 20 + F 18 117 156 195

23 21 + F 19 123 164 205

24 22 + F 20 129 172 215

25 23 + F 21 135 180 225

26 24 + F 22 141 188 235

27 25 + F 23 147 196 245

28 26 + F 24 153 204 255

29 27 + F 25 159 212 265

30 28 + F 26 165 220 275

31 29 + F 27 171 228 285

32 30 + F 28 177 236 295

33 31 + F 29 183 244 305

34 32 + F 30 189 252 315

35 33 + F 31 195 260 325

36 34 + F 32 201 268 335

37 35 + F 33 207 276 345

38 36 + F 34 213 284 355

39 37 + F 35 219 292 365

40 38 + F 36 225 300 375

41 39 + F 37 231 308 385

42 40 + F 38 237 316 395

43 41 + F 39 243 324 405

44 42 + F 40 249 332 415

45 43 + F 41 255 340 425

RESOURCES


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