VII INTERNATIONAL JUDO FESTIVAL

“JUDO ANIMAL PLANET 2026”

and TEAMS COMPETITION FOR U-18 BOYS

INVITATION

Organizers: Sport Centre of Alytus and Sports Club “JUDO SIMBA”, Alytus, Lithuania.

Contact persons:
Dainius Cimbolas – +370 672 22185
Egesta Cimbolienė – +370 672 01778
Email: egestacimb@gmail.com

Date: 7 March 2026
Venue: Arena of Alytus Sport Centre, Naujoji St. 52, Alytus, Lithuania.

Participants and Categories

U-11 Boys (2016 and younger)

Weight categories: -21, -24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, +46 kg
Fight time: 2 min
Shime-waza and Kansetsu-waza are prohibited.

U-13 Boys (2014–2015)

Weight categories: -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, +66 kg
Fight time: 2 min
Shime-waza and Kansetsu-waza are prohibited.

U-15 Boys (2012–2013)

Weight categories: -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, +73 kg
Fight time: 3 min
Kansetsu-waza are prohibited.

U-18 Boys (2009–2011)

Weight categories: -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, +90 kg
Fight time: 4 min

U-15 Girls (2012 and younger)

Weight categories: -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, +63 kg
Fight time: 3 min
Kansetsu-waza are prohibited.

Golden score: No time limit for all groups.

Team Competition (U-18 Boys, 2009–2011)

Weight categories: -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, +81 kg
Fight time: 4 min
Teams consist of 4–7 competitors (2 competitors from other clubs may join).
No weigh-in required. Competitors may fight in their weight category or higher.
No entry fee for team competition.
Golden score – no time limit.

Schedule

Weigh-in (Arena, Naujoji St. 52, Alytus):
6 March – 18:00–20:00
7 March – 08:00–09:00 (all age groups)
13:00–14:00 (for U-11 and U-13)
Weight tolerance: 0.5 kg

Opening ceremony: 10:00
Start of competition:
10:30 – U-15 boys & girls, U-18
15:00 – U-11, U-13, and Team competition (U-18)

Awards

1st–3rd place – medals and souvenirs.
Best competitors – cups, medals, and souvenirs.
In team competition: 1st–3rd place – team cups and medals.

Registration

All competitors must be registered via the National Judo Association system:
https://sportists.info/judo/e-platforma/
Deadline: 5 March 2026, 22:00.

Liabilities

The organizers are not responsible for injuries or theft. All competitors must have a valid medical certificate and accident insurance.
The competition will be held on 6 tatami and follow IJF rules.

Fees

Festival entry fee: €30 per participant with registration, €35 without registration.

Training & Camp

Training: 8 March 2026, 10:00–12:00 (ASC Arena, Alytus, Naujoji g. 52)
Camp: 16:00–18:00 (ASC Arena, Alytus)
Training camp fee: €10 for full camp or €5 per training.