details
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2027
Time TBC
location
Perth Precinct
The Games Hub
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road
PERTH WA 6000
sport category
Individual Sport
Combat Sports
contact
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Perth 2027 WPFG – Judo
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
International Judo Federation (IJF)
1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Avenue Frederic-Cesar-de La Harpe 49
Phone: +361 361 7270
Fax: +361 302 7271
Website: www.ijf.org
Email: [email protected]
sport information
Athletes compete in divisions based on experience, weight, age and gender, facing opponents in either 3-minute or 4‑minute matches, with competitors progressing through a structured elimination format.
A MANDATORY weigh-in will be conducted the day prior to the start of the competition. Each athlete SHALL attend this weigh-in. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they are in attendance for this weigh-in to provide fair competition for all athletes in this event. If you do not attend the scheduled weigh-in, you will be DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT.
All competitors must submit a Report of Medical Examination, signed by a licensed physician, based on a physical exam completed within six (6) weeks of the opening day of competition.
The athlete is required to retain the original completed form and must present it at athlete registration and at the official weigh in. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in inability to compete.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: $40
events & divisions
freestyle events
Both male and female competition is open to black and brown belts only.
age divisions
MEN | 18+, 30+, 40+, 50+ & 60+ |
| WOMEN | 18+, 40+ & 60+ |
weight divisions
MEN |
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| WOMEN |
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format
Competition Format
Athletes compete in divisions based on gender, age, experience level, and weight. Bouts are conducted as outlined below with competitors progressing through brackets until division winners are determined.
Bracketing
- Two competitors: Best of Three Contests
- Three – seven competitors: Round Robin (Group Play); finals from results.
- Eight or more competitors: Double Elimination Knock out system with direct repechage.
Duration of Contest
Men:
18 – 29 years: Four (4) minutes real contest time.
30 years and over: Three (3) minutes real contest time.
Women:
18 years to 39 years: Four (4) minutes real contest time.
40 years and over: Three (3) minutes real contest time.
Contestants are entitled to rest between contests for a period of one (1) complete match.
Judogi
The contestants shall wear either a blue or white Judogi. The first
competitor called shall wear the white Judogi; the second shall wear the blue.
awards
Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third in each division (with dual bronze medals for third).
Awards ceremonies will take place daily following the conclusion of competition.
competition
Briefing | Prior to competition | Date & Time TBC |
Weigh In | Friday 12 March 2027 | Time TBC |
Practice | Prior to competition | Independent |
Competition | Saturday 13 March – Sunday 14 March 2027 | Events start AM, time TBC |
A weigh-in will be conducted the day prior to competition for the specific weight category. All competitors must produce their Report of Medical Examination at this time.
getting there
This venue is NOT serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.
All sports within the Perth Precinct are accessible via public transport using your free WPFG Smartrider.
The Games Hub at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre – Home of Judo.