As a junior judo player, you will probably enter your first competitions through your club.   Make sure that your entry is sent off before the closing date for the competition, usually two to three weeks before the competition date. You will need to provide the following for your competition entry:

• Your name
• Your date of birth
  Will you be the correct age on the day of the competition?
• Your BJA Licence number
  You must have a BJA Licence to compete.
• Your BJA Licence expiry date
  Will your licence be valid on the day of the competition?
• Your current grade
  Will you be the correct grade on the day of the competition?   Some competitions insist that you have graded at least once within the last 12 months.
• Your current weight
  If your weight changes between entering and competing, you will usually be allowed to move up to a heavier weight group, but you may be charged a penalty fee.
• Your entry fee
  Yes, they all cost money!