Judo Scotland

The Scottish All Stars Championship 2027 - Save The Date
2027-02-14 | Motherwell,

JudoScotland Time Keeping Online Course
2027-02-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2027-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Motherwell,
Becoming a timekeeper/scorer is the starting point of your officiating journey in judo.
If you are new to judo and/or want to help out at competitions then this is the officiating role for you.
This course will be delivered initially online and a mentor system will be put into place at competitions. This course focuses on understanding the basics of a judo contest and the role of the timekeeper and scorer plays during competition judo.
On successful completion of the training programme, candidates will be able to act as JudoScotland timekeepers and scorers at British Judo/JudoScotland events and competitions full support will be given to candidates at events.
What do you need before you can sign up?

Be at least 10 years of age
Good communication and ‘people skills’
Training details

Candidates undergo ‘on the job’ training at a competition in order to become timekeepers/scorers. As part of their training candidates learn:

An awareness of referee words and signals which require action from them as Timekeepers/Scorers
An ability to time keep and score effectively including when to re-set at the end of the contest
An awareness of procedure when osaekomi is on at the end of contest time
A basic understanding of scoring and penalty systems

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2027 Clyde (Grand Prix)
2027-05-02 | Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB, United Kingdom
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Date: Sunday 2nd May 2027
Venue: Lagoon Leisure Centre 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB, Please note that there remains the possibility that actual group sizes may differ on the day, through circumstances outwith the Tournament Organisers control (non-appearance, change of weight category etc.).
Additional Information/Things to remember:

A valid Judo Licence is necessary to attend this event.

Please remember to bring your Judo Licence or be able to show that your licence is in date.

The is a small café onsite.

Car parking is available, with additional parking at Renfrewshire House, Cotton St, Paisley, PA1 1BU,

Paisley Gilmour Street train Station is also only a 9-minute walk to the Lagoon.

Please car share where possible as spaces do tend to fill up fast.

Book Your Space Here Event Outlines Coach Registration For any amendments or enquiries, please contact the event organiser, susanwright43@yahoo.co.uk . The Grand Prix series is intended to provide judoka with an appropriate level of competition. This event is suitable for those who are at the progression (minors and pre-cadets) and developing athletes (cadets & seniors) within the JudoScotland Player Development Framework. Please speak to your club coach before entering to ensure this event is suitable for you.

2027 Granite City (Grand Prix)
2027-05-29 | Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfeld Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Ahead of the competition, the following information has been pulled together:
Date: Saturday 29th May 2027
Venue: Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5RU
Access to venue: 8.30am for competitors and spectators – no entry prior to this.
Spectator Fee: Free
Please note that there remains the possibility that actual group sizes may differ on the day, through circumstances outwith the Tournament Organisers control (non-appearance, change of weight category etc.).
Things to remember:
• A valid Judo Licence is necessary to attend this event.
• Please remember to bring your Judo Licence or be able to show that your licence is in date.
Additional Information
Food & beverages: Two on-site cafés. Tesco Express round the corner at the petrol station
Important information: Please be careful in the centre of Aberdeen as there has been many new Bus Gates installed and that the LEZ areas are in operation.
Additional Parking Map Book Your Space Here Event Outlines Coach Registration The Grand Prix series is intended to provide judoka with an appropriate level of competition. This event is suitable for those who are at the progression (minors and pre-cadets) and developing athletes (cadets & seniors) within the JudoScotland Player Development Framework. Please speak to your club coach before entering to ensure this event is suitable for you.

JudoScotland Contest Recorder Award Course (In-person)
2027-06-12 12:00 - 16:00 | JudoScotland, EICA - Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AA
JudoScotland is pleased to announce that we are holding a Technical Official Contest Recorders Course which is the second level of officiating, applicants must hold a Timekeeper/Scorer qualification to attend this course.
The training programme for Contest Recorders is normally done over different levels of competitions, building on the elements learned as a Timekeeper/Scorer and focuses in on how to run an officiating table at a competition.
On successful completion of the training programme candidates will be able to run pools and knockout sections of a competition and run an officiating table.
This workshop will be a face to face course.
At the end , an assessment will be held.
To be eligible you should be:

at least 13 years of age
Hold a Timekeeper/Scorer qualification and have been active at a minimum of 3 events since qualification
Good communication and ‘people skills’

What’s involved?

Awareness of legends and scores.
Awareness of usual contest times, osaekomi times and rest times.
How to run a table in general.
How to run pools or compound knockout.
Understand the procedure when a player fails to appear or withdraws (including calling for a player).
Awareness of basic safeguarding.

If you are a non JudoScotland member please email events@judoscotland.com to secure your place. Book Your Space

JudoScotland Senior Contest Recorder
2027-08-14 09:30 - 16:30 | JudoScotland, EICA - Ratho, South Platt Hill, Newbridge, EH28 8AA
SENIOR RECORDER

Senior Recorder is the third level of officiating offered by British Judo.
The training programme for Senior Recorders is a one-day course, culminating in a written examination.
On successful completion of the training programme, candidates will be able to hold licences for multi-mat competitions up to level 3, non-point scoring.
WHAT DO YOU NEED BEFORE YOU CAN SIGN UP?
You will have:

Held a Competition Recorder qualification for a minimum of 3 years and be at least 18 years of age.
Have current evidence of recording activity at events.
Have good time management, Communication and people skills.
Hold a British Judo Association or JudoScotland membership. This is maintained by the BJA for as long as the Technical official fulfils the revalidation criteria.

TRAINING DETAILS
Senior Recorder training builds on the knowledge and skills of a Contest Recorder.
Candidates sit an examination paper, following a course. As part of their training course candidates learn:

Awareness of all the current competition methods in use
Timetabling
Multi-mat competition management
Movement of players through the various rounds of competition
Awareness of point scoring
Awareness of safeguarding both at the weigh-in and during competition.

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Scottish National Closed Championship 2027 - Save The Date
2027-11-06 - 2027-11-07 | Motherwell,

Keizoku 2027 - Save The Date
2027-11-28 | Motherwell,
