March 13 2027 - March 14 2027
Judo
Details
Series
JudoContact
Email judo@wpfg.infocompetition
PRACTICE | Prior to Competition | Independent |
BRIEFING | Friday, 12 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
WEIGH IN | Friday, 12 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
COMPETITION | Saturday, 13 March – Sunday, 14 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
AWARDS CEREMONY | Saturday, 13 March – Sunday, 14 March 2027 | Time TBC |
sport information
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.
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 produce their Report of Medical Examination at this time.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: USD $40 per event
events & divisions
events
FREESTYLE | ||
MENS | 18+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ | Competition is open to black and brown belts only |
WOMENS | 18+, 40+, 60+ | |
weight divisions
MENS | Extra Lightweight 60 kg (132 lbs) & under |
Half Lightweight 66 kg (145 lbs) & under | |
Lightweight 73 kg (160 lbs) & under | |
Half Middleweight 81 kg (178 lbs) & under | |
Middleweight 90 kg (198 lbs) & under | |
Half Heavyweight 100 kg (220 lbs) & under | |
Heavyweight 100 kg (220 lbs) & over | |
WOMENS | Extra lightweight 52 kg (114 lbs) & under |
Lightweight 63 kg (138 lbs) & under | |
Middleweight 78 kg (171 lbs) & under | |
Heavyweight 78 kg (171 lbs) & over |
format
Competition Format
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.
Bouts are conducted 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.
Equipment
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 Judogi
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, at the venue.
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.
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]
