The 43rd Zentralschweizer Judo Meisterschaft and the 3rd Zentralschweizer Ju-Jitsu Meisterschaft are scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Horwerhalle in Horw, Switzerland, according to Eventfrog and tournament organizers.
Horwerhalle Hosts Central Swiss Championships
Competitors will gather at Allmendstrasse 16A in Horw for the regional championships hosted by the Zentralschweizer Judo & Ju-Jitsu Verband (ZSJJV). Hall doors open at 08:30 local time. The annual event combines the region’s established judo tournament with the Ju-Jitsu single championships, featuring competition brackets in Fighting, Ne Waza, and the Duo System.
Registration Deadlines and Entry Fees
Registration is handled exclusively through the online portal at Eventfrog and the official ZSJJV channels. The initial entry fee is set at CHF 20 for registrations completed online up to October 12, 2026. Late registrations submitted between October 13 and the day of the competition on October 18, 2026, carry an increased fee of CHF 25. Online registration remains open until October 17, 2026, which is also the final deadline for booking discounted double starts in the next higher age category for judoka.
Licensing and Competition Rules
Participation requirements vary by discipline. Judoka must present a valid Swiss Judo and Ju-Jitsu Federation (SJV) license and ID. Ju-Jitsu categories are more widely open, though U15 competitors must belong to clubs affiliated with the ZSJJV, while U18, U21, and elite fighters from all clubs are welcomed. All judo competitors must wear white kimonos and bring their own red and white belts, competing under official SJV rules.
Tournament Brackets and Club Standings
Depending on the final number of registrations, organizers will run competition brackets using either a Brésil system with double repechage or a pool format. Categories with fewer than three participants will either merge following coach consultations or run on a best-of-three basis. Awards include one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals per weight class, alongside trophies for the top three clubs in the ZSJJV club standings.
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