Southern Area Development Competition

Eligibility:

• Competitors must be aged 6 and under 16 years old on the day of the tournament.
• Maximum grade 9^th Mon.
• All Competitors must present a valid BJA licence or a BJA affiliated association licence at the weigh-in together with proof of grade.  

The event will be split into grade and weight groups to match players on the day with four players per group.

The aim is for all players to have three contests with medals awarded accordingly.

Group A - boys aged 6 to 7 years – weigh in 0830-0915
Group B – girls aged 6 to 7 years – weigh in 0830-0915 

Group C - boys aged 8 to 11 years – weigh in 1000-1045
Group D - girls aged 8 to 11 years – weigh in 1000-1045

Group E - boys aged 12 to 15 years – weigh in 1200-1245
Group F - girls aged 12 to 15 years – weigh in 1200-1245

Additional Information:

• Technical restrictions will apply for groups A to D
• No armlocks and strangles are permitted
• Contest Time 2 minutes Groups A and B, 3 minutes all other groups
• No Golden Score for groups A and B – referees decision will decide outcome
• Golden score for groups C to F will be 3 minutes
• Current BJA rules apply        
• Medals will be presented throughout the day
• All competitors must always wear suitable footwear when off the mat
• Only matside qualified coaches with a valid card will be allowed matside
• Coaching will be allowed throughout the contests
• All players must weigh in with T-shirt and trousers
• T-shirts will be allowed to be worn throughout the event
• Videos and photographs may be taken on the day and used in publicity

In the event of any dispute either on or off the mat, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final.

 Entry Fee:                                  £15 early bird (until 31^st May) then £25

Spectators and Car Parking:       Free