1. Weigh-ins

  1. Requirements for Weigh-ins
    1. Photography or filming is not permitted in the weigh-in areas. This includes the use of mobile phones and other devices.
    2. The Weigh-in Official must attend the weigh-in to ensure accurate weight measurement and recording.
    3. Weigh-ins may be done in a public area, however competitors must wear judogi pants and t-shirt and the gender of the Weigh-in Official does not matter.
      1. If running a mixed gender/non-binary division, public area weigh-in option is required.
      2. Any weigh-ins allowing wearing only underwear (men/boys – underpants, women/girls – underpants and bra) must be in separate boys/mens and girls/womens weigh-in facilities, with Weigh-in Officials of the same gender.
      3. U12 and below must weigh-in in Judogi pants and T-shirt.
      4. For U12 and below, if the weigh-ins are not in public view, it is recommended that all competitors U12 and below are accompanied to the weigh-in by a coach, parent or guardian of the same gender.
      5. Athletes U14 and older shall weigh in wearing only underclothing (men/boys – underpants and optional T-shirt , women/girls – underpants and bra and/or optional t-shirt). Any socks, jewelry or body piercings must be removed. For this age group, a tolerance of 200 g is applied to accommodate for the weight of the underclothing and optional T-shirt. Athletes of these age divisions are not allowed to remove their underclothing.
      6. A 200 g Allowance for undergarments is permitted for athletes that must wear under garments.
      7. For public weigh-ins where athletes must wear Judogi pants and T-shirt, a recommended allowance of 600 g for U10–U14, 800 g for U16–U21 and 1 kg for Senior and Veterans may be permitted and clarified in the technical document for the tournament.
      8. The Weigh-in Official(s) must not recommend a competitor remove any clothing to make weight beyond that of judo pants and a T-shirt.
      9. The coach must not recommend a competitor remove any clothing to make weight beyond that of judo pants and a T-shirt.
      10. Any socks, jewelry or body piercings must be removed.
    4. Unofficial scales may be made available one hour prior to the scheduled weigh-in time. Only one time on the official scales are permitted.
    5. The official weigh-in should end a minimum of one hour prior to the start of the division. It is understood however, that from time-to-time exceptional circumstances, such as inclement weather causing a delay in competitor arrival, may require the weigh-in period to be extended.
    6. Contestant’s weight must be within the lower and upper limits of the class for which they are registered, except for the lightest weight and heaviest weight divisions or within the 15% rule.
    7. The official weight must be recorded on the entry/registration form and actual weight of the contestants, including heavy weights, must be entered on the weigh-in sheet, together with the signatures and initials of the weigh-in official. “+100” etc., is not an acceptable recorded weight.
    8. Weights are to be recorded to the first decimal place.
    9. At tournaments where competitors are pre-registered, any competitor who does not show up at the weigh-in will be disqualified. It is at the Tournament Director’s discretion whether a refund will be given or not.