The Area Regional Schools Events allow players to represent their school and enter a series of events leading to the National Schools Championships, without the fear of facing a national medallist. Competing against players of a similar level also helps coaches and parents assess whether a player is ready to step up to the British Schools Championships.
These events also support the development of young people as referees, table officials and coaches. If you're interested in officiating, refereeing or volunteering at this event, email events@wajudo.org.uk.
Use both the prep and senior school car park. There is additional parking behind the sports hall astro, just off the slip road called Slade.
This is a Level 2 Development event for Academic Years 3–7 and a Level 3 Development event for Academic Years 8–13. The coloured stripe on each card is the minimum belt grade required to compete in that group.
Open to all school children meeting the criteria above who hold a current, valid licence with BJA, Judo Scotland, NIJF, WJA, BJC or AJA. Players may change weight category between this event and the British Schools Championships. Home-schooled children are eligible. No valid licence — no contest — no exceptions — no judo.
Players must satisfy the minimum weight limit for their category — e.g. for −73kg, players must weigh over 66.1kg. For the lightest category in each group, the minimum is no less than 90% of the limit (e.g. for −55kg, no less than 49.5kg). All competitors receive a 0.8kg weigh-in allowance.
| −27kg | −30kg | −34kg | −38kg | −42kg |
| −46kg | −50kg | −55kg | +55kg |
| −28kg | −32kg | −36kg | −40kg | −44kg |
| −48kg | −52kg | −57kg | +57kg |
| −34kg | −38kg | −42kg | −46kg | −50kg |
| −55kg | −60kg | −66kg | −73kg | +73kg |
| −36kg | −40kg | −44kg | −48kg | −52kg |
| −57kg | −63kg | −70kg | +70kg |
| −42kg | −46kg | −50kg | −55kg | −60kg |
| −66kg | −73kg | −81kg | −90kg | +90kg |
| −44kg | −48kg | −52kg | −57kg | −63kg |
| −70kg | +70kg |
Years 10/11 and Years 12/13 are split for the final British Schools Championships but merged here to increase the chance of a contest. Players may enter a different weight category at the final event than the one used here.
All competitors must present themselves at weigh-in wearing competition-acceptable judogi trousers and a plain crew-neck t-shirt or rash guard. Weigh-in times below are subject to change.
Method of elimination follows BJA rules: compound knockout for categories of 8+ players, pools and knockout for 7 or fewer. The Tournament Director may combine or alter categories if entries dictate, and their decision is final in any dispute.
On the day: the organisers reserve the right to combine weight categories in light of the competitors who have weighed in.
Enter one parent/coach once, add every player from your club or school, and pay securely online.
By entering and/or attending this event you agree to abide by all British Judo Association policies and codes of conduct, including those below. For any question about this event, contact events@wajudo.org.uk; for questions on the policies themselves, contact events@britishjudo.org.uk.
No — you can attend any regional school's competition in any area.
Yes. You need to meet the minimum grade requirement and have competed in at least one regional schools championship between September 2026 and March 2027.
Yes — home-schooled players are eligible to enter both the regional and British Schools Championships.
Proof of entry to this event and any others you've entered will be taken into consideration when deciding British Schools Championships eligibility.
No — to take part in the final British Schools Championships in March, you must enter separately through the BJA entry system.