2026 JudoSA Newaza Challenge

Newaza Challenge - New JudoSA Event!

Players, within broad weight groups, compete against each other in newaza in accordance with the rules related to newaza as specified by Judo Australia, unless modified in the above tab.

WEIGH-IN:

• 11.00am to 11.30am on the day. Players who have entered the Points Comp on this day don't need to be weighed again.

SHIAI:

• 1.30pm to finish about 4.00pm (depending on entries).

PRESENTATION:

• At the end of the event.

See Tab above for more information

EVENT INFORMATION

• ALL PLAYERS MUST BE CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF JUDOSA, OTHER JUDO AUSTRALIA STATE OR TERRITORY ASSOCIATION OR AN IJF AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION. MEMBERSHIP NUMBER MUST BE ENTERED WHEN REGISTERING.
• Minimum belt grade is Go Kyu (full yellow belt). Half Colour Belts: Select the higher colour level on your belt, ignoring any black tip, when registering.
• Both white and blue judogi are required.
• NO COMPETITION POINTS are awarded for gradings.
• Match sequence: The published match sequence is an estimate, players should use this as a guide only and players should arrive well in advance of their forecast fight time. The draw is not final and subject to change without notice.
• NOTE: Please read the contents in the above tabs for more information.

Judogi and Safety Requirements

• All players competing in the event must have undamaged and clean judogi that meets current size regulations. The sleeves must cover up the full arm including wrist; the 'skirt' has to cover the buttocks completely; the distance between the bottom of the trousers and the exterior ankle bone must be less or equal to 5 cm; and the belt tips starting from the central knot must have a length between 20 and 30cm.

• Females players to wear a white T-shirt under the judogi.

• The nails of the toes and fingers to be clean and cut short.

• FOOTWEAR: MUST BE WORN OFF THE MAT

• Long hair: Tie up long hair securely so it is out of the way, not covering the neck and does not prevent the grip of the opponent. Hair ties must not be metallic.

• Mouth Guards: As per the Judo Australia Sporting Code, mouth guards are permitted provided they are properly fitted by a dentist. Unfitted mouth guards shall not be permitted. The player must provide documentation prior to the competition to the Event Coordinator at events@judosa.com.au and the player must also notify the mat Referee that they have a mouth guard each time they enter the mat to compete.