Events
Find details of upcoming events hosted at the club as well as Judo events across Scotland!
Christmas Holiday Dates
This years Christmas holiday dates will be as below:
Last session before Christmas: Friday 19th December 2025
First session back in the New Year: Monday 5th January 2026
Scottish Open 2026
The Scottish Open Judo Championship is set to make a return to the sportscotland National Centre in Inverclyde on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026, marking an exciting start to the new year. This event is only suitable for players who have experience in competing in multiple Grand Prix events and have previously fought in the Scottish Closed. Speak to coaches before signing up to make sure this competition is suitable for you or your child.
Schedule:
Saturday: Adapted, Cadets, and Veterans categories
Sunday: Junior and Senior divisions
Closing Date:
Please note that all entries and payment must be received by 12pm (midday) on Monday 5th January 2026.
2026 The Scottish All Stars Championship
The Scottish All Stars Championship focuses on providing a fun experience that appropriately challenges young judoka at this stage in their development. The aim is to maximise the time on the mat whilst introducing more competitive elements of judo. There are many elements to competitive judo that are beneficial to individuals’ development, from the application of contest rules and the consequence of breaking them to the feeling and coping with ‘pressure’. Most importantly The Scottish All Stars Championship aims to provide positive experiences!
Suitable for Junior players with little or no experience in competition who have not competed at Grand Prix level.
This event is very popular and is likely to get fully booked ahead of the closing date so we encourage individuals to book their space as soon as possible.
Cost: £30
Please check with your club coach to see if this event is suitable for your child.
2026 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.
This event is suitable for players who have already competed in Grand Prix or are looking to take the extra step up from lower level competitions.
Speak to coaches before entering if you are unsure if this competition is suitable for you.
Cluarankwai Annual Club Competition
Join us on the 6th of December for the Cluarankwai Judo Club Annual Kids Competition — a fun, relaxed competition environment where young judoka can show off their skills, sportsmanship, and build their confidence! This event is open to all Junior members of the club, grouped by age and grade where possible to ensure fair, encouraging matches.
Parents and friends are invited to attend and support the players. Every player will go home with a medal there’s also the chance to win club trophies for effort and technique shown on the day and throughout the year!
The event includes a coach led warm-up, individual competitions, team competitions & medal presentation. There’s also chances to win prizes in our raffle and the chance to win club merch and Judo suits.
Cost:
This competition is free to all members!
There will be a £2 admission fee for spectators which can be paid on the day in cash. Under 16's Free.
Raffle and Hidden Mat game tickets with the chance to win various prizes including a new Judo suit will be available for purchase with cash only please try to bring change if possible.
The competition will run as follows:
Kai Grade (under 8’s): 1 Minute throw for throw & 1 minute competition first Ippon score wins but contest will continue to allow for more experience on the mat.
Mon Grade: 3 Minute competitions first Ippon score wins and ends contest.
Rough Timetable
Check in: 8:45am - 9:30am
Warm up: 9:45am - 10:00am
Individual competitions: 10:00am - 11:30am
Team competitions: 11:45am - 12:30pm
Medal and trophy presentations: 12:35pm - 1:00pm
Tea, Coffee & Refreshments:
Our cafe will be open to serve tea, coffee, water, juice, biscuits, sandwiches and cakes. The cafe will accept both cash and contactless card payments.
Photographs and Video Recording
Photographs and video recording of some fights will take place at this event and could be used for promotional purposes including publication on our website, social media and other advertising. By completing the entry form you indicate your acceptance of these conditions and consent to the taking and use of photographs and videos.
Parents will also be allowed to take photos and videos throughout the event.
Photos taken by the club including action and medal photos will be shared via email to members who attend.
Open to Cluarankwai members only!
If you can no longer make this event please email info@kilmarnockjudoclub.com ASAP to allow us to amend groups before the day of the event.
Entry is now closed!
This event is kindly sponsored by Morrison Locksmiths
Morrison Locksmiths is an Ayrshire company based in Kilmarnock who pride themselves on providing a high level of professionalism, speed and commitment to their customers. From broken locks to full security upgrades, no job is too big or small! Broken locks or damaged keys are no problem, they replace locks and keys in a jiffy & at a great price!
Morrison Locksmiths services include;
Locksmith Services
Safe Installation & Removal
Boarding Up
CCTV Installation
Key Cutting
Roller Shutters
Armour Plated Glass Doors (APG)
Aluminium Doors
Warrant Locksmiths
Contact Morrison Locksmiths with any questions and queries or visit their website for more information:
Email: info@morrisonlocksmiths.co.uk
Phone: 07716352925
Thank you to Jordan at Morrison Locksmiths for his support of the club!
Scottish Student Sport - Judo Kyu Grade Tournament 2025
This is a great beginner to intermediate level competition for senior members who don’t have much or any experience at competitions. You will be matched by age and grade where possible to give fair matches and gain valuable experience on the mat!
Eligibility: Open to all senior players Student and Non student who are at least 16 years old and who are 2nd kyu and below, including novice (white belt) grades as long as they have a valid full license on the day.
Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025
Entry Deadline: midday on Wednesday 12th November 2025. No late entries will be accepted.
Venue:
St. Maurices High School
Westfield Rd
Cumbernauld
Glasgow
G68 9AG
Cost: £25 students, £28 guest
Any competitor not from a SSS-affiliated institution may enter as a guest.
Categories:
-60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg -100kg, +100kg
-48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg
Novice (white belt) to 5th kyu (yellow belt) - (No Armlocks or Strangles)
4th kyu (orange belt) to 2nd kyu (blue belt) - No technical restrictions
NOTE: Weights/categories may be combined based on entry.
Event Info:
Scottish Student Sport Website: https://scottishstudentsport.com/events/judo-kyu-grade-tournament/
Pre-event info pack: https://scottishstudentsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Scottish-Student-Judo-Kyu-Grades-Nov-2025-V2.pdf
Keizoku 2025
Keizoku Event – A Fun Judo Experience for Young Judoka!
This developmental Judo event is specially designed for young judoka aged 5–12 years who are just beginning to explore competition beyond their club environment. Whether it’s their very first event or they have limited experience, the focus is on providing a positive, age- and stage-appropriate introduction to competitive judo.
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!
This event is not suitable for players who have competed at Grand Prix Level
Please speak to the coach’s before signing up to make sure this event is suitable for your childs level.
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.
Bonsai 2025
This is a bespoke Judo event organised by Jidel Judo Club aimed at beginners or those who are less experienced in competition. 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 Friday 24th October 2025.
This event is not suitable for players who have medalled at Grand Prix Level!
Check with coaches before signing up to make sure the event is suitable for your child.
Cluarankwai Halloween Party
All junior members are invited to join us on Friday the 31st of October for our first ever Halloween Party!
Replacing our normal junior class from 7pm-8pm will be an hour of fun, games and sweet treats.
Costumes are welcome no need to wear your Judo suit there will be a prize for best costume.
Please wear a comfortable sport safe costume e.g. no long capes that could cause tripping. Don’t have a costume? Just wear comfortable sports clothing.
Please book your space for this event to help us gauge how many members will be attending!
Cluarankwai Club Grading October 2025
Our second club grading for 2025 will be held on Saturday the 25th of October.
The usual Saturday Junior class will be cancelled on the day of the grading. Please arrive at the club for 9:30am to complete the check in and warm up before the grading starts.
We ask that members attend on the Saturday for the grading if possible. If you can't make the Saturday session please select the option "other" and speak with one of the coaches to arrange a day to complete the grading.
Seniors do not have to attend on the Saturday as they will complete their gradings during one of the senior classes.
Cost for the grading is £20 for Juniors and £27 for seniors and can be paid on the day in cash at the club.
Please make sure to check that your Judo Scotland Licence is in date before signing up!
Looking to revise for the grading? Check out this page Grading Resources
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.
Our Saturday junior class will be cancelled on this day. All other classes will run as normal!
Date: 4th October 2024
Venue: Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SS
Weigh in Times:
AA Band 8.45-915am
A Band 9.30-10.00am
B Band 11.00-11.30am
C Band 12.30-1.00pm
All Seniors 2.30-3.00pm
Timetable: https://www.judoscotland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Highland-Timetable-2025.pdf
Entry List: https://www.judoscotland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Entry-list-Highland-2025.pdf
Alba Judo Veterans Open 2025
Organised by David Gibson
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
Strathkelvin Judo Club Level 2 Event – Red, Yellow & Orange belt Open
Date: Sunday 21st September 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 or when maximum entry has been reached!
Location: St Maurices High School, Westfield, Cumbernauld G68 9AG
Entry Fee: £25.00
Red Belts: Novice, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mon & 6th Kyu
Yellow Belts: 4th, 5th, 6th Mon & 5th Kyu
Orange Belts: 7th, 8th, 9th Mon & 4th Kyu
Open to all players 8 or over and under 16 on the day of the event.
NO NATIONAL OR GRAND PRIX MEDALLIST ALLOWED!
Ask the coaches for more details before signing up if you are unsure if this competition is suitable for your child’s level.
13th September Saturday Class Cancelled!
Saturday class will be off on the 13th of September as all of our coaches will be attending the annual Gathering event hosted by Judo Scotland. This event provides valuable continuous personal development opportunities to help our coaches develop their skills and keep sessions relevant and engaging. It also provides a chance to meet up with other clubs and share experiences.
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 weigh in: 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Over 8’s Check in: 3:30pm - 4pm
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
If you can no longer make it to the competition for any reason please let us know by emailing us at info@kilmarnockjudoclub.com
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!
