Canberra International Open - U15, U13, U11

Schedule & Order of Play

• Start Time: Competition begins at 08:30 on Sunday, 14 February 2027.
• Contested Categories: Under 11 Boys & Girls, Under 13 Boys & Girls, Under 15 Boys & Girls, and Junior Kata.
• Match Sequencing: The bout order and mat allocation are finalised following the close of entries to optimize run time.
• Ceremonies: Medal ceremonies are held following the completion of each division.

Age Categories & Weight Divisions

• **Under 11 Boys & Girls (Ages 9 & 10 in 2027):**No fixed weight classes are observed. Competitors are pooled and matched according to closest recorded body weight.
• **Under 13 Boys & Girls (Ages 11 & 12 in 2027):**Girls Weight Classes: -32 kg, -35 kg, -38 kg, -41 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -56 kg, and +56 kg. Boys Weight Classes: -32 kg, -35 kg, -38 kg, -41 kg, -45 kg, -49 kg, -54 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, and +66 kg.
• **Under 15 Boys & Girls (Ages 13 & 14 in 2027):**Girls Weight Classes: -36 kg, -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg, -63 kg, and +63 kg. Boys Weight Classes: -36 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, -81 kg, and +81 kg.
• Adaptive Judo: Contested across appropriate weight divisions and integrated directly into mainstream divisions throughout the day.
• Uncontested Weights: If an athlete is the sole entry in a weight division, they are moved up into the next weight category. If the higher category also lacks entries, an open or friendly match division may be arranged with player and coach consent.

Competition Rules & Match Format

• Minimum Rank: Competitors must hold a minimum grade of 4th Kyu (Orange Belt).
• Ruleset: Matches run under the Judo Australia (JA) Sporting Code, IJF Refereeing Rules, and the specific 2025 Rules for Junior Boys and Girls (U11 and U13).
• Judogi Requirements: Blue and white judogis are compulsory for all divisions.
• Tournament Structure: Divisions with more than 6 judoka utilize double elimination with a full repechage system. Divisions with 6 or fewer competitors use pools and knockout rounds. Under 11 divisions adopt the same draw format used for U13s and U15s.
• Draw Seeding: Draws apply maximum separation by State and Club where possible. Official brackets are published via the JudoManager portal.

Weigh-In Locations & Protocols

Weigh-ins for Sunday competitors are held on Saturday, 13 February 2027 across two locations:

• Veolia Arena (Goulburn): 11:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00.
• Beyond Grappling Club (Monash, Canberra): 11:00–12:00.
• Dual-Entry Weigh-in Carryover: Junior competitors entered in both the Canberra Open and the ACT State Titles Open only need to weigh in once; the official weight recorded at Saturday's weigh-in applies to both tournaments.
• Category Changes: Weight division changes can be made without penalty during the official Saturday weigh-in.

Registration & Entry Fees

All entries must be submitted online via JudoManager (or Revolutionise for Kata); walk-ins and weigh-in registrations are strictly prohibited.

• **Canberra Open (U11, U13, U15):**Early Bird (closes 31 Dec 2026): $40 Standard Entry (closes 31 Jan 2027): $70 Late Entry (closes 10 Feb 2027): $100
• **ACT State Titles Open (U11, U13, U15):**Early Bird (closes 31 Dec 2026): $20 Standard Entry (closes 31 Jan 2027): $35 Late Entry (closes 10 Feb 2027): $50
• Junior Kata: $50 per competitor per kata ($100 per pair).
• Spectator Entry: Free admission for family and spectators throughout the day.