Some of these are put on by the area, some will be run by clubs or sub-areas within the Yorkshire & Humberside.
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Late entries put events at risk.
We do not accept entries on the day at Y&H hosted competitions (unless specifically mentioned on calendar / entry details).
Where an area event supports online entry through this website, names will be published once your entry is completed. If your name is not in the published list, then you are not entered and will be turned away on the day.
Your entry is ONLY complete once payment is made. Marking yourself as going on Facebook is NOT entering an event.
Regional Schools competition 25/26
IMPORTANT - players MUST hold the appropriate minimum grade and be able to evidence that at weigh in (online BJA membership / paper record book signed accordingly).
Players who turn up with a grade too low for category entered or unable to evidence their grade will not be able to take part and will NOT have entry fee refunded.
Minimum grades for regional competitions are lower than the minimum grade for the British Schools Championships.
Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017)
Minimum grade 1st mon (Bottom Red Belt).
Male: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, and +55kg.
Female: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, and +57kg.
Technical restrictions will apply in Academic Years 4, 5, 6 & 7
Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015)
Minimum grade 4th mon (Bottom Yellow Belt).
Male: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, and +55kg.
Female: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, and +57kg.
Technical restrictions will apply in Academic Years 4, 5, 6 & 7
Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013)
Male: -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg and +66kg.
Female: -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg and +63kg.
Eligibility:
Minimum grade 6th mon (Top Yellow Belt).
Players who won a medal at the British Pre-Cadet or Cadet or Junior Championships in December 2025 are NOT eligible to compete. EXCEPTION: any player who won less than two contests at either event IS eligible.
Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011)
Male: -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg and +90kg.
Female: -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg and +70kg.
Armloacks & stranges apply. Point scoring where appropriate.
Eligibility:
Minimum grade 9th mon (Top Orange Belt) or 4th kyu (Senior Orange Belt).
Players who won a medal at the British Pre-Cadet or Cadet or Junior Championships in December 2025 are NOT eligible to compete. EXCEPTION: any player who won less than two contests at either event IS eligible.
Judo Spirit Academy U8 Festival
This is an U8 festival and the aim is to help participants make friends and gain more mat time in a
fun and safe environment.
On the day for the participants we will teach some techniques, have some games, have competition based games and some randori time.
All participants will receive a
medal. These events can help participants to prepare for competition environments.
There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based
on weight, age and grade. All participants taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the
day.
Judo Spirit Acadey - U12 & U16, green & below
There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4 or 5 based on weight, age and grade. All competitors taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the day.
West Yorkshire championships
Develoment level competition.
When we have more details from the West Yorks committee will update here.
Judo Spirit U8 Festival
There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based on weight, age and grade. All participants taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the day.
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/u8-judo-spirit-u8-festival-3/
Judo Spirit: U12, U16 low grades
Senior & Veterans Open '26
2025 categories below, these may or may not be same in 2026....
Categories
A: Seniors novice - 5th kyu
B: Seniors 4th - 2nd kyu
C: Seniors 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
C: Veterans 30-44 years, novice - 2nd kyu
D: Veterans 30-44 years, 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
E: Veterans 45+ years, novice - 2nd kyu
F: Veterans 45+ years, 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
Age group defined using same rule as national veterans - turning 45 in 2026 then you can enter the 45+ group.
Registration
£30 per entry
£5 discount for early entry
Competitors wishing to enter a category which is different to their gender assigned at birth are requested to contact
Travel
Please note parking at the venue is limited.
We'd recommend using the York park and ride to get into town or train.
Venue is a short walk from train station.
Queries / FAQS
Please email
Telegram: t.me/yhj_seniors_masters
Facebook: yhjudo
Instagram: yhjudo
National teams - expression of interest
If you are interested in being considered to be part of the 2026 Y&H national team entry, register your interest by registering for this dummy event.
By registering here you are not eetring the event, just expressing interest in being considered to be in a team.
This is a national level event. All players MUST have experience of competing at that level.
Date provided here imay not be correct, that is date on the BJA planning calendar and may yet change.
Judo Spirit Academy U8 Festival
This is an U8 festival and the aim is to help participants make friends and gain more mat time in a
fun and safe environment.
On the day for the participants we will teach some techniques, have some games, have competition based games and some randori time.
All participants will receive a
medal. These events can help participants to prepare for competition environments.
There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based
on weight, age and grade. All participants taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the
day.
Judo Spirit Acadey - U12 & U16, green & below
There are no weight categories for this event. All players will be set in to groups of 3, 4 or 5 based on weight, age and grade. All competitors taking part must have an up to date Judo Licence on the day.