The Kent open international Sambo championships

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Kent, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

£30 - £1730

Description

Venue

Tonbridge Judo club, Swanmead sports ground, Swanmead way, Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom, TN9 1PT

Date

24th October 2026

Weigh in

Friday - 6pm - 7:30pm

Saturday - 7:30am - 9am

Contest start time

10am

Sport sambo rules

FIAS contest rules, 4 minute contest time and submissions for all categories

Sport sambo uniform

Full sambo uniform in red and blue is compulsory for all athletes including sambo boots. No exceptions. Each athlete MUST have red kurtka, red belt, red shorts, blue kurtka, blue belt, blue shorts and correct sambo boots.

Age and weight categories

Youth males - Ages 15,16 & 17

u58kg, u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, over 98kg

Senior males - Ages 17+

u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, over 98kg

Senior females - Ages 16+

u54kg, u65kg, over 80kg - If entries allow then additional weight categories will be added

Senior masters - Ages 35+

u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, over 98kg - If entries allow then additional age categories will be added

Medal ceremony

All athletes must wear full red uniform for the medal ceremony. The medal ceremony will be conducted after all contests have concluded but this could be subject to change.

Travel / Accommodation

For international entries please contact kentsamboassociation@gmail.com for assistance with accommodation and travel.

Event Details

Schedule

Contest start time: 10:00am. Medal ceremony after all contests have concluded (subject to change).

Weigh-In

Friday 6:00pm–7:30pm; Saturday 7:30am–9:00am.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.4 mi from venue Rose And Crown Hotel, Tonbridge ★ 3.4 125 High St, Tonbridge Check availability

1.1 mi from venue Premier Inn Tonbridge hotel ★ 4.0 Vauxhall Inn, Pembury Rd, Tonbridge Check availability

1.2 mi from venue Premier Inn Tonbridge North hotel ★ 4.1 Hilden Manor, London Rd, Tonbridge Check availability

1.7 mi from venue Carpenter's Arms (Hotel) ★ 4.5 Three Elm Ln, Tonbridge Check availability

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Divisions

Male - Cadet/ Youth. Ages 15,16 & 17£30
Ages 15,16 & 17
Male - Senior masters ages 35+£30
Ages35+ If entries allow then additional ages categories will be added.
Male - Senior ages 17+£30
Ages 17+
Female - Senior Ages 16+£30
Ages 16+ - If entries allow then additional weight cetergories will be added.

Organizer

Kent Sambo Association

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is The Kent open international Sambo championships?

The event is on 24th October 2026 at Tonbridge Judo club, Swanmead sports ground, Swanmead way, Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom, TN9 1PT.

What time are weigh-ins?

Weigh-ins are Friday from 6pm to 7:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 9am.

What time do contests start?

Contests start at 10am.

What rules and contest time are used?

The event uses FIAS contest rules, with 4 minute contest time and submissions for all categories.

What uniform is required for athletes?

Full sambo uniform in red and blue is compulsory for all athletes, including sambo boots. Each athlete must have red kurtka, red belt, red shorts, blue kurtka, blue belt, blue shorts, and correct sambo boots.

What age and weight categories are listed for youth males?

Youth males are ages 15, 16 and 17. Weight categories are u58kg, u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, and over 98kg.

What senior divisions are listed?

Senior males are ages 17+ with u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, and over 98kg. Senior females are ages 16+ with u54kg, u65kg, and over 80kg; additional weight categories may be added if entries allow.

What masters divisions are listed?

Senior masters are ages 35+ with u64kg, u71kg, u79kg, u88kg, u98kg, and over 98kg. Additional age categories may be added if entries allow.

What should athletes wear for the medal ceremony?

All athletes must wear full red uniform for the medal ceremony. The ceremony will be conducted after all contests have concluded, but this could be subject to change.

Who should international entries contact for travel or accommodation assistance?

International entries can contact kentsamboassociation@gmail.com for assistance with accommodation and travel.