Venue: Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcs DY11 7DY

REVISED SAMURAI EVENTS 2017

Except where stated

Competitions

SatJun17Orange & Under ChampionshipsDATE CORRECTION

SatJul 8English Minors OpenCOE, Walsall

SunJul 9Senior & Masters Men Kyu Grades + Women OpenCOE, Walsall

SatJul15Green & Under Championships

SatAug 5Boys Minimon Day

Sat Oct 14Bev Price Teams - 20th AnniversaryDATE CHANGECOE, Walsall Campus

SunOct15Masters and Senior High GradesCOE, Walsall Campus

SatNov11Orange & Under Championships

SunNov12Rod Lane Senior Kyu Grades OpenDATE CHANGE

Weigh-in times will be posted on the club website and Facebook page the day after the closing date for entries. This makes it important that entries are in on time. Pleased be warned that our events are frequently oversubscribed.

Please note Bev Teams has been changed, also Rod Lane date changed, English Minors date corrected and June Orange & Under date corrected – please delete earlier info.

Courses

SunJul 2Technical Officials Courses

SunOct29Matside Coaching Module(BJA coach revalidation events)

Level 3 Coach award course – details on the BJA events page.

For further info, go to or vist the wesbite at

All Samurai Events can be entered and paid for online, instantly – go to

For event entry forms, send A4 S.A.E. to Andrew Haffner, 2 Conifer Heights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP.

E-mail: bsite: Tel: 07761122977

On July 8 we are hosting the inaugural English Minors Open at Walsall CoE. This will be a competition but also there will be a seminar during the event for the players, run by members of the England Programme with guests from the GB Olympic and Paralympic Squad, which will give information about the future pathway for these players as well as tips on training, nutrition and other issues. Then, after the competition is completed, there will be a training session for all minors, again led by England Programme. This should be a very good day. It is a whole-day experience so players are asked to ensure they can be there all day.

Orange & Under Championships

Saturday 17th June 2017Please note corrected date

Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, KidderminsterDY11 7DY

Categories

Boys-27 -30-34-38-42-46-50+50 kg

Girls-28 -32-36-40-44-48-52+52 kg

All players must be born in the years 2005 or 2006.

All competitors must have a current BJA licence or equivalent. A minimum grade of yellow belt is required.

Weigh-In: Boys:9.00 - 9.30Girls:10.30 - 11.00

Other Activities during the day

Two seminars will be held, one at 11.00 for all girls and their coaches and parents, and a similar one for boys and their coaches and parents after the boys have completed fighting. Both seminars will be led by England Squad coaches, with guest British international players and Olympians.
A training session for all players, again led by England Squad coacheswith guest British international players and Olympians, will be held immediately after the last contests and before the medal presentations.

The fee for both of these activities is included in the entry fee.

This is an integrated day - please make sure you can stay for the seminars and training session.

Medals will only be presented at the end of the training session. No medals will be given out early.

Expected finishing time at the end of the training session is 5 pm at the latest.

Format and rules

Format will be pools into compound repechage. As far as possible, all players will get a minimum of three contests.

BJA Level Three event with Technical Restrictions.

Coaching must be positive at all times and coaches must behave in professional manner. Querying of refereeing decisions must be done through formal process only – no shouting across the mat.

Entry

Entry fee: £20 per player. Cheques payable to: SAMURAI JUDO CLUB. Closing date for entries: 30th June.

Entries to: Andrew Haffner, 2 ConiferHeights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP.

Alternatively enter and pay online instantly, go to

Telephone entries are provisional and postal and online entries with entry fees will take priority.

Enquiries: Andrew Haffner Tel: 0776 1122977 e-mail: ,

website: . For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only:0776 1122977.

Postal Entry Form – English Minors OpenClub: ______

Telephone: ______E-Mail: ______

Please note: it is essential that we have contact information so that we can get in touch if we need to.

Name / Male/Female / Age / Weight category / Grade

Women & Young Women Open and

Senior & Masters Men Kyu Grades

Sunday9th July 2017

British Judo Centre of Excellence, Walsall Campus, Magdalene Road, WS1 3TA

CategoriesWOMEN & YOUNG WOMEN OPEN

GROUP A:Young Women and Kyu Grades – minimum age 14 years, maximum grade 18th mon or 2nd kyu

GROUP B:Masters Women – minimum age 30 years

GROUP C:Women High Grades – categories: 1st kyu 1st dan 2nd dan & above

GROUP D:Open categories, to be run at the end of the event, separated by weight

CategoriesMEN SENIOR & MASTERS KYU GRADES

GROUP E:Masters Men +35 years, green belt & below:-66-73-81-90 +90 kg

GROUP F:Masters Men +35 years, brown belt & below:-66-73-81-90 +90kg

GROUP G:Men green belt & below:-66-73-81-90+90 kg

GROUP H:Men brown belt & below:-66-73-81-90+90 kg

Weigh-In

All weigh-in times will be posted on the club website and Facebook page the day after the closing date for entries.

Notes

There are no weight categories for women. All players will be sorted into groups by weight, age and grade.

Players are encouraged to participate in all categories that they qualify for – one entry fee covers all.

We reserve the right to combine or alter categories if entries dictate.All competitors must hold BJA membership or equivalent & must be a minimum of 14 years of age (or 30 years for group B and 35 years for groups EF). Mon grades should enter the equivalent senior colour grade for that section. Those holding non-BJA grades should not hold grades above the colours stated. Competition will be pools, K.O. and repechage. Level Three event, point scoring for 1st kyu players. Entrants in groups A & B will also be able to enter groups C or D as appropriate on the day (no extra fee).

Entry

Entry fee: £16 per player; £18 if paid on the day. Cheques payable to: SAMURAI JUDO CLUB.

Closing date: 30th June or when event is full.Entries to: Andrew Haffner, 2 ConiferHeights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP.

Alternatively enter and pay online instantly, go to

Enquiries:Andrew Haffner Tel: 0776 1122977 e-mail: ,

website: . For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only: 07761122977.

Postal Entry Form – Women & Young Women Open + Men KyuClub: ______

Telephone: ______E-Mail: ______

Please note: it is essential that we have contact information so that we can get in touch if we need to.

Name / Groups (A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H) / Age / Actual Weight / Grade

Note: venue is Walsall CoE, NOT Samurai Judo Club

Green & Under Championships

Saturday 15th July 2017

Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, KidderminsterDY11 7DY

CategoriesNo National Pre Cadet or Cadet Chaampionships medallists allowed

GROUP A:Boys Red & Yellow BeltsGROUP C: Girls Red & Yellow Belts

GROUP B:Boys Orange & Green beltsGROUP D: Girls Orange & Green belts

Weigh-In

All weigh-in times will be posted on the club website and Facebook page the day after the closing date for entries.

There are no weight categories. All players will be sorted into groups by weight, age and grade.

Groups A & C (red & yellow belts): all categories will be single pools with all players receiving a medal.

Groups B & D will generally be two pools into semi-finals and final. (Single pools will be used if needed)

Notes

All competitors must be under 16 years old on the day (minimum age 8) & must have a current BJA licence or equivalent.

Level One event for group A and C, Level Two event for groups B and D. Every competitor should have graded within the last 9 months. Gong-hunters will not be allowed to enter future events. BJA Technical Restrictions will apply in GROUPS A & C, irrespective of age.

Entry

Entry fee: £14 per player; £16 if paid on the day. Cheques payable to: SAMURAI JUDO CLUB.

Closing date for entries: 7th July or when event is full. This event is often oversubscribed, so early entry is advised.

Entries to: Andrew Haffner, 2 ConiferHeights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP.

Alternatively enter and pay online instantly, go to

Telephone entries are provisional and postal and online entries with entry fees will take priority.

Enquiries: Andrew Haffner Tel: 0776 1122977 e-mail: ,

website: . For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only: 01562 227 077.

Postal Entry Form – July Green & UnderClub: ______

Telephone: ______E-Mail: ______

Please note: it is essential that we have contact information so that we can get in touch if we need to.

Name / Group (A/B/C/D) / Age / Weight / Grade

Boys Minimon Day

Saturday 5th August 2017

Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, KidderminsterDY11 7DY

The day will be in two stages, both involving all of the players.

All players must be yellow belt or below, be aged 8-13 years, andmust weigh no more than 50 kg.

Stage 1: Individual Categories

All players will be sorted into categories of 4 or 5 where possible. This will be done by the index method of adding each player’s weight, grade and age and then splitting into groups. Every competitor will receive a medal.

Stage 2: Team Categories

Weight categories will be decided on the day according to entries. We will put all of the players into teams, keeping

weights and ages as fair as possible and keeping clubs together where we can.

Notes:This is an event for inexperienced players, not gong-hunters. Entries from known gong-hunting clubs or clubs with a history of substantially undergraded players will be returned. There will be a large number of junior referees on duty. This event should be seen as an introduction to competitive judo for newer players. Positive coaching is allowed but aggressive coaching and attempted pressuring of referees will not be allowed.

All competitors must be under 14 years old on the day (minimum age 8) &hold current BJA membership or equivalent. Those with non-BJA grades should not hold grades above yellow. Players must wear white judogi. Two star tournament licence. BJA Technical Restrictions (the old U12 rules) will apply in all categories, irrespective of age.

Weigh-In:

All weigh-in times will be posted on the club website and Facebook page the day after the closing date for entries.

Expected finish time: approx. 5.00 pm. All medals will be presented at the end of the day. Please make sure you can stay for the entire day!

Entry

Entry fee: £17 per player, which covers both events; £19 if paid on the day. Cheques payable to: SAMURAI JUDO CLUB.

Closing date: 28th July or when event is full. There will be a maximum of 50 places only, so enter early.

Entries to: Andrew Haffner, 2 ConiferHeights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP

Alternatively enter and pay online instantly, go to

Telephone entries are provisional and postal and online entries with entry fees will take priority.

Enquiries: Andrew Haffner Tel: 01886 821087 or 0776 1122977 e-mail: ,

website: . For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only: 01562 227 077.

Postal Entry Form – Boys Minimon DayClub: ______

Telephone: ______E-Mail: ______

Please note: it is essential that we have contact information so that we can get in touch if we need to.

Name / Age / Weight / Grade

Bev Price Team Championships

Saturday 14th October 2017 – please note change of date venue and details

British Judo Centre of Excellence, Magdalene Road, WS1 3TA

Categories

Boys Lightweights:Total Weight105 kgIndividual minimum 25, maximum 40 kg.

Boys Heavyweights:Total Weight170 kgIndividual minimum 40 kg.

Girls Lightweights:Total Weight105 kgIndividual minimum 25, maximum 40 kg.

Girls Heavyweights:Total Weight170 kgIndividual minimum 40 kg.

Men Open Grades:Total Weight235 kgAdd 10 kg per veteran player aged 35-44 years.

Add 20 kg per veteran player aged 45 years or above.

Women Open Grades:Total Weight190 kgAdd 10 kg per veteran player aged 30-39 years.

Add 20 kg per veteran player aged 40 years or above.

Extra categories this year

Men Masters:One player in each weight: U73, U90, +90

Women Masters:One player U63 kg and two of any weight.

All players in Masters Teams must be at least 35 years of age on the day.

Players over 45 years may deduct 10 kg from their weight.

Players over 55 years may deduct 15 kg from their weight.

Special trophies will be awarded this year for: Best Junior performance of the day and Best Senior Performance.

In the event of a small number of Masters teams, there will also be an individual masters’ open.

Weigh-In

Boys & Girls LW teams: 9:00 am - 9:30am Boys & Girls HW Teams: 10.30 am - 11.00 am

Masters Teams:10:00 am - 10:30am Men & Women Teams:12.00 noon - 12.30 pm

Notes

Each team should start with three players. If there are 2 players their combined weight must be no more than 75% of the total weight and the weight “missing” will decide which position in the team is vacant. Players below the minimum weight shall be deemed the minimum weight. Teams fight in weight order, lightest first. Players can fight in more than one category (e.g. Boys LW and Boys HW) if they meet the criteria but they may not fight in two teams in the same category. All players in boys and girls teams must be under 16 years of age (minimum age 8) on the day and seniors must be at least 14 years of age on the day. All players must possess a valid, in date BJA licence or equivalent and must wear white judogi. Method of competition will be pools, K.O. and repechage. BJA Level three point scoring event.

There will be a “Swap Shop” board for any teams lacking a player or players looking to enter a team on the day.

BJA Technical Restrictions will apply to all Junior Lightweight and low grade teams, irrespective of age or grade.

Entry

Entry fee: £48 per team; £54 per team if paid on the day. Cheques payable to: SAMURAI JUDO CLUB.

Closing date for entries: 6th October or when event is full. Please note that this event may be oversubscribed.

Entries to: Andrew Haffner, 2 ConiferHeights, Knightwick, Worcs WR6 5PP.

Alternatively, enter and pay online instantly, go to

Please state names of players and also BJA contest grades of seniors(this aids us with point scoring), please also indicate names of teams, players names can be changed, but please inform us before the day of changes if possible.

Enquiries: Andrew Haffner Tel: 01886 821087 or 0776 1122977 e-mail: ,

website: . For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only, mobile: 0776 1122977

Bev Price Team Championships

Saturday 14th October 2017 – please note change of date venue and details

British Judo Centre of Excellence, Magdalene Road, WS1 3TA

This is a special event in memory of a fine sporting player - please enter in the true spirit of judo. Each year there is a large entry and every medal is thoroughly earned and competed for in superb spirit and sportsmanship. Please follow that example to keep the atmosphere of this event special.

For those who do not know, Bev Price was a young member of Samurai Judo Club, 2nd dan, a qualified coach and referee, having just got onto the British Senior Squad and being British Kata Champion at the time of her sudden death in November 1997, aged just 23 years old. Highly respected by all who knew her, a fierce but fair competitor who despite being U52 kg quite frequently competed in open weight categories, she would have loved to compete in an event such as this. We hope to see many of her old friends there this year as we commemorate 20 years since she died.

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