The 2023 Australian Kodokan Judo Association (AKJA) National Judo Championships will be held from Friday 29^th September to Sunday 1^st October 2023 at Wavell Heights State High School Gymnasium, Childers Street West, WAVELL HEIGHTS, QUEENSLAND. This event is being hosted jointly by the Queensland Kodokan Judo Association and the Australian Kodokan Judo Association.

Friday 29^th September: – Junior & Cadet Weight In:

• National Kata Tournament
• Junior & Cadets Weigh in – 5.00pm – 5.45pm at the Venue

The Kata tournament is expected to commence at 4.00pm. Players are required to present at the control table 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the Kata Tournament (3.30pm). There will be a 30 minute warm up period prior to the commencement of the Kata Tournament. Medal ceremony for the Kata Tournament will take place at the conclusion of the event.

Saturday 30^th September: - Junior & Cadet Shiai Divisions

• Referees Seminar – 8.15am – 8.45am
• AKJA National Championships Opening Ceremony – 9.00am – 9.30am
• Junior & Cadet Division commences – 9.30am
• Lunch Break –approximately 12.15 – 12.45pm
• AKJA AGM; At the conclusion of the days events
• Senior & Masters Weigh In; 4.30 – 5.00pm at the venue

Competition on this day will be for players 6 years to 17 years. There will be a 30 minute lunch break scheduled for 12.15pm. Competition will resume at 12.45pm. Two - Three mat areas will be operating. Medals will be presented at the conclusion of the day’s events.

Sunday 1^st October: - Senior/Masters Shiai Divisions

• AKJA National Championships – Senior/Masters Tournament – 9.00am – 3.00pm (approx.)
• Lunch Break -12.00 – 12.30pm

Competition on this day will be for players entered in the Seniors & Masters divisions. Two mat areas will be operating. There will be a 30 minute lunch break scheduled for approximately 12.00pm. Competition will resume at 12.30pm. Medals will be presented at the conclusion of the days events.

ENTRY FEES:

Seniors & Cadets: $70.00 per category

Cadets also entering Senior divisions – extra $30

Juniors (U16): $50.00 per category

Entries deadline is 15 September 2023. Any entries made after this date (15/9/23) carry a late entry fee of $60.00 per category and will be accepted up until 7 days prior to the commencement of the Championships (22/9/23). Entries into the open categories are free if the entrant has competed in a weight category.