The 2010 British Championships will be held at iceSheffield, Sheffield 9th – 10th October 2010.

Following on from the reinstatement of Area Trials (including the Home Countries) as the entry process for the 2009 British Championships, all future British Championships will now use this method of entry.

It should also be noted that despite earlier communication to the contrary, the Junior Men & Women (Born in 1992, 1993 & 1994) has been reinstated to the iceSheffield event.

Area Trials will be the only selection criteria for the British Championships event. The top four players in each weight category and age band will be eligible to enter. All players competing in the Trials must have been a member of said Area/Home Country for a minimum of 90 days. If a player is unsure of their Area/Home Country they should contact the BJA for confirmation prior to entering the Trials. BJC & AJA competitors must compete in the Area Trials that the location of the club specified on their licence sits in, for example, if a player resides in Sheffield but trains at Cedars Judo Club in Leicestershire the player should compete in the Midland’s Area Trial event. There are no exceptions to this rule. Please note this will be checked by the Area at the registration of their event.

On the day of the Trials, the BJA Area/Home Country will advise medalists that they now need to enter the 2010 British Championships event of which there are two methods of entry for this year; the new online entry system (which will be used as the main entry process into the 2010 British Championships) and the original paper entry process.

ON-LINE ENTRY SYSTEM

The online entry system is a more secure process and will allow for confirmation to be obtained within moments of an entry being processed. The online system ensures that entries are processed correctly and that payment is taken via a secure site. We are recommending that entrants complete the application online to ensure all of their details are correct. By using the online booking system it will eliminate the chance of entries getting lost in the post, processing errors of details and it allows a secure payment to be made. If you have not previously sent the BJA Events Team a copy of your British Passport/British Birth Certificate, you must upload a copy of the document for you to provide you eligibility online or send a copy with your completed paper entry form in order to be entered into the event. It can also be sent via fax to 0871 266 4749 .

The online entry system can be accessed via www.britishjudo.org.uk/enteronline. To validate an entry, all entries will be cross referenced by the BJA with the Area/Home Country results sheets; checks will be made to ensure the player holds a valid BJA, BJC, AJA, NIJF, WJA or JudoScotland licence and that they can prove British Citizenship before the entry is accepted and if then complete, confirmed.

PAPER ENTRY FORM

Paper Entry Form templates are available for qualifying competitors from their relevant Area/Home Country.

On completion of an Area Trials event, all results will be sent direct to the BJA. These will be cross referenced with the on-line entry system and the BJA database (to confirm a players Area) before any player is entered into the event.

Entries into the British Championships will not be accepted unless they are received with proof of eligibility and payment. Under no circumstances will the BJA accept an entry form or either of the above from the individuals, club or Area after the closing date of 27th September 2010 .

The completion of the entry form and entry fee is the responsibility of the competitor.

The BJA Areas/Home Countries have no obligation to fund any player attending the British Championships.

Area Trials are the final and only selection criteria for the British Championships. If a player misses their Trials through injury or illness (doctors note required), and a place is available, they will be allowed to enter following approval from the BJA Area and the BJA Performance Directorate via the ‘Wild Card’ process. Please note however they cannot take the place that somebody else has qualified. ‘Wild Card’ applications must be received by Monday 27th September 2010.

‘Wild Card’ applications must be made by the individual and received by the BJA by Monday 27th September 2010. The BJA Performance Directorate will decide whether a player should receive a ‘Wild Card’ and the player will be informed in writing by Monday 4th October 2010. If a player is refused a ‘Wild Card’ they will be informed of the reason in writing, however there is not an appeal process. Circumstances under which a ‘Wild Card’ might be issued include international duty and injury to a previous national champion, or a squad member with exceptional personal circumstances.

‘Wild Card’ applications should be addressed to, Karen Roberts, British Judo Performance Institute, Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PD or alternatively emailed to karen.roberts@britishjudo.org.uk .

The full list of BJA Board of Directors guidelines are available on request. Please email events@britishjudo.org.uk  

2010 British Championships, iceSheffield

Important Notes

•  Golden Score will be two minutes in all events and weight categories.

•  If a weight category has three or fewer players then that category will be withdrawn. The players will be offered the opportunity to compete in the weight category above. If the heavy weight category is withdrawn, the entered players will not be able to compete. The BJA cannot be held responsible for any financial loss of the players entered, however entry fees will be refunded.

Please find below 2010 British Championship event information:

Saturday
Cadet Boys & Girls - Born in 1995 & 1996

Pre Cadet Boys - Born in 1997 & 1998

Sunday
Junior Men and Women - Born in 1992, 1993 & 1994

Pre Cadet Girls - Born in 1997 & 1998