Events
Find details of upcoming events held at the club as well as external Judo events across Scotland!

Clyde Festival 2025
For ages 3-14 the Clyde Judo Festival is an event for players looking to experience their first competition or gain more competition experience after competing at a club competition. Players will be grouped into pools of 4 or 5 and there will be an emphasis on development and learning.
Date: 29th June 2025
Venue: Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Road, PA7 5AU
Entry is now closed!
Event Timeline
Under 8’s Check in: 1:30pm
Group warm up: 2:30pm
Over 8’s Check in: 4pm
Group warm up: 5pm
This is a provisional timeline and could be subject to change!
What should I bring with me ?
🥋 Your Judo suit & belt
📘 Your Judo Scotland Membership book or online proof of membership
🥤 A water bottle
🍎 Healthy snacks
🩴 Footwear that is easy to take on and off as it will be required when off the mat area
Alba Judo Veterans Open 2025
This competition is aimed at those judoka who either want to gain greater experience competing, want to gain
points to progress to their next Dan or both. We also want to welcome international competitors looking to
travel for greater experience and compete against like-minded veteran judoka.
All players MUST be a minimum age of 30 years @ 31st December 2025.
Entry Fee: £30.00 – Entry fees must be paid at point of entry and are non-refundable.
Venue: Cluarankwai Judo Club, 21 New Mill Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3JB
Online Entries: https://forms.gle/idSGAAJsEMPchDgG7
Email Entries: albajudoveterans@gmail.com
Paper Entries To: David Gibson, 11 Mortonhall Park Loan, Edinburgh, EH17 8SN.
Please see the PDF document below with further information. Any questions should be emailed to albajudoveterans@gmail.com

2025 Highland Budokan (Grand Prix)
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Date: 4th October 2024
Venue: Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SS

The Scottish National Closed Championship 2025
Date: Saturday 8th of November
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
Do you have what it takes to be Scottish National Closed Champion 2025? Scottish Judoka will return to Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities for a day of exciting Judo!
The Scottish National Closed Championship is intended to provide judoka with an appropriate level of competition. This event is suitable for those that are at the progression (minors and pre-cadets), developing athletes (cadets & seniors) and athletes stage (seniors) within the JudoScotland Player Development Framework. Please speak to your club coach before entering to ensure this event is suitable for you.
Keizoku 2025
Keizoku Event – A Fun Judo Experience for Young Judoka!
Keizoku is the perfect first step outside of the club environment for young judoka to connect with friends from other clubs, try new challenges, and enjoy being part of the JudoScotland community!
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ

National 1st Kyu & Dan Male and Female Grading for Under 30 years
Hosted by Judo Scotland and held at our club this event is a great opportunity for those looking to gain points toward their Dan Grades.
Date: 1st June 2025
Venue: Cluarankwai Judo Club, 21 New Mill Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3JB

2025 Granite City (Grand Prix)
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Date: 31st May 2025
Venue: Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU
Please speak to the coaches before entering this competition if you have not competed at Grand Prix Level before.

Cherry Blossom 2025 – Jidel Judo 93
This is a bespoke Judo event aimed at beginners or those who are less experienced. For children aged 5,6,7 yrs / 8,9,10 yrs & 11, 12 yrs.
Entry to this event costs £25.00 and the closing date is Thursday 1st May.
For more information and how to apply please visit Jidel judo’s website below.
Date: 11th May 2025
Venue: Craigswood Sports Centre, Livingston, EH54 5ER
Entry Full!

2025 Clyde (Grand Prix)
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Date: 27th April 2025
Venue: Lagoon Leisure Centre 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB,
Please speak to the coaches before entering this competition if you have not competed at Grand Prix Level before.

Cluarankwai Club Grading April 2025
Venue: Cluarankwai Judo Club, 21 New Mill Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 3JB
Sign up for our next club grading using the link below.
You must have a valid paid for Judo Scotland Membership to take part in the grading.
You can find grading resources in the members section with details of what is required for each grade.

2025 Hibari Kan (Grand Prix)
Hosted by clubs, but open to all judoka, the JudoScotland Grand Prix series plays a vital role in a young Judoka’s development. It introduces critical elements to a judoka’s progress such as coping with competition, sportsmanship, dealing with pressure and the use of tactics, key skills not just for sport but for life.
Date: 29th March 2025
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
Please speak to the coaches before entering this competition if you have not competed at Grand Prix Level before.
Entry Closed!

Cluarankwai AGM 2025
Our annual general meeting for 2025 will be held on Saturday the 22nd Of March at 10:45am.
Contact Steven for more information!
