# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:15 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 🥋 ENTRIES NOW OPEN – Northern Home Counties Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 🥋

The Northern Home Counties Regional Schools Championships are back and entries are now open!

This development event provides an excellent opportunity for school judoka to gain competition experience against athletes of a similar standard, whilst working towards qualification for the British Schools Championships.

📅 Sunday 22nd November 2026
📍 The Brentwood Centre, Essex
💷 Entry Fee: £30
⏰ Closing Date:** Saturday 14th November 2026

Academic Year Categories

🥋 Years 4 & 5

* No eligibility restrictions
* Minimum Grade: 1st Mon (Bottom Red Belt)
* Technical restrictions apply

🥋 Years 6 & 7

* No eligibility restrictions
* Minimum Grade: 4th Mon (Bottom Yellow Belt)
* Technical restrictions apply

🥋 Years 8 & 9

* Minimum Grade: 6th Mon (Top Yellow Belt)
* Eligibility restrictions apply (see below)

🥋 Years 10–13

* Minimum Grade: 9th Mon (Top Orange Belt) / Senior Orange Belt (4th Kyu)
* Armlocks and strangles permitted in accordance with British Judo rules.
* Eligibility restrictions apply (see below)

Eligibility Restrictions (Years 8–13)

The following competitors are not eligible to enter:
❌ Medal winners from the *2025 British Pre-Cadet, Cadet, Junior or Senior Championships *(unless they won fewer than two contests).
❌ Players with 100 or more points on the Cadet, Junior or Senior British Judo Ranking Lists.

Important Information

✅ Open to school pupils in **Academic Years 4–13**.
✅ A valid **BJA, Judo Scotland, NIJF, WJA, BJC or AJA licence** is required.
✅ **No valid licence = No contest.**
✅ Competitors must have taken part in **at least one Regional Schools Championship** during the qualification period to be eligible for the British Schools Championships (subject to British Judo regulations).
✅ Players may compete in a different weight category at the British Schools Championships than the one entered at the regional event.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to represent your school, gain valuable competitive experience, and take the next step in your judo journey.

📲 Enter online today! Scan the QR code or visit https://pci.jotform.com/form/242261913195355

We look forward to welcoming judoka from across the region to another fantastic day of school judo

*Information taken from the 2026/27 Northern Home Counties Regional Schools Championships event information pack.*
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brentwood/nhc-regional-schools-judo-championships-2026/200030475081813
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brentwood
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Brentwood Centre
- **lat**: 51.634747273542
- **long**: 0.29957056045532
- **full address**: The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road,Brentwood, UK, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 being held?
  - **A:** NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 takes place on Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:15 am to Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 08:15 am at The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road,Brentwood, UK, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026?
  - **A:** NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 is organized by BJA - Northern Home Counties Judo.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brentwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If NHC Regional Schools Judo Championships 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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