4th International

ELEFANTEN CUP 2025

International Judo Tournament (U9 – M/F)

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Saturday, Oct 4th 2025

Weight time Age group
08:30 - 09:00 Weigh in U18 M/F
08:30 - 09:00 Weigh in U21 M/F
09:00 Opening ceremony U9 – U21
11:00 - 11:30 Weigh in U9 M/F
13:00 - 13:30 Weigh in U11 M/F
15:30 - 16:00 Weigh in M/F M/F
18:00 - 20:00 Weigh-in for all age groups the following day

Sunday, Oct 5th 2025

Weight time Age group
09:00 - 09:30 Weigh in U13 M/F
09:30 Opening ceremony U13 – U15
12:00 - 12:30 Weigh in U15 M/F

On both days, the following applies:
All athletes must be present at the beginning of the weighing time of the respective age group! Only the current age group is weighed in at the specified weighing time. The fights start shortly after the weigh-in closes. The award ceremonies will take place shortly after the end of the fights in an age group.

Additionally on Sunday:

  • Club standings

Scheduled end on Saturday: approx. 8:00 PM

Scheduled end on Sunday: approx. 5:00 PM

download outlines here download the junior rules

Age Classes and Weight Categories

U9
M: -23/-25/-27/-29/-31/-34/-37/-40/-43/+43 kg
F: -24/-26/-28/-30/-33/-36/-38/-40/-42/+42 kg
U11
M: -27/-29/-31/-34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/+50 kg
F: -26/-28/-30/-33/-36/-40/-44/-48/+48 kg
U13
M: -28/-31/-34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/-55/+55 kg
F: -27/-30/-33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/+57 kg
U15
M: -34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50-/55/-60/-66/+66 kg
F: -33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/+63 kg
U18
M: -46/-50/-55/-60/-66/-73/-81/-90/+90 kg
F: -40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/-70/-78/+78 kg
U21
M/F
M: -60/-66/-73/-81/-90/-100/+100 kg
F: -48/-52/-57/-63/-70/-78/+78 kg

Competition Mode:
Up to 5 athletes: pool
Up to 32 athletes: double KO-System
Over 32 athletes: KO-System with double repechage

The organizer reserves the right to alter timing due to external circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

Eligible age groups

U9 M/F born in 2019, 2018, 2017
U11 M/F born in 2017, 2016, 2015
U13 M/F born in 2015, 2014, 2013
U15 M/F born in 2013, 2012, 2011
U18 M/F born in 2010, 2009, 2008
U21 M/F born in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
M/F born in 2005 and older

Mixed weight classes are possible at U9 level. In the U9 and U11, only the red and white belts are worn on the tatami according to the Scandinavian model.
The golden score in the U18, U21 & M/F is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.


registration

Registration currently closed

registration tool

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register athletes for the tournament

Entries are only possible via the registration tool on our website elefanten-cup.de. No entries by e-mail! The registration tool requires club-by-club registration. Please enter each club only once; we reserve the right to delete entries. Participants can then be entered within the club.

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Create club

Prerequisite for the registration of an athlete is the registration of your club. Open the registration tool and fill out the following form to register your club. After registration you will receive a registration confirmation by e-mail.

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register athletes

The item „Register athletes“ is available on your club page. Fill in the form accordingly and send it off. If a double start is possible and desired, please repeat the registration for the corresponding age group.

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Infomail

After the registration of each athlete, not only the club but also the athlete, if his/her e-mail address has been entered, will receive a confirmation e-mail. Possible status: waiting list (waiting for provisional confirmation or cancellation), provisionally confirmed (pay), confirmed (participation certain).

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status

An email with all payment details will be sent once a day for all changes made up to that point. Please do not pay until you are notified for provisional confirmation! For waiting list status, we simply ask for a little patience.

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After registration

You will receive information about all relevant procedures and changes concerning the tournament and your registration by e-mail. Please check your inbox and SPAM folder regularly.

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payment

Once the athlete is provisionally confirmed, you will receive payment information by e-mail. Entries are finally confirmed by payment of the entry fee. Unpaid entries will be put on a waiting list after 28 days and will lose the guaranteed starting place.

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waiting list

If the number of participants in the selected age group falls below 50%, athletes from the waiting list will automatically move up. All other starting places will be allocated by the tournament management. In both cases you will receive an e-mail and proceed as described in the point „Payment“.

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changes

Within the registration period all changes in the registration tool are allowed and the respective registration fees will be credited. If an age group is changed, the athlete may lose his/her starting place. In this case, the participant will be placed on the waiting list.

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cancellation

Cancellations can be made within the registration period, but the starting place will be permanently lost. Paid registration fees will not be refunded in case of withdrawal (regardless of the reason). You may be able to pass on the starting place within your club.


sponsors 2025

LOGO LVM

Liebe Judo-Freunde,
wir freuen uns sehr, dass wir der Hauptsponsor Eurer Veranstaltung sein dürfen, und möchten uns hier einmal kurz vorstellen.
Sie erhalten bei uns in den Bereichen Versicherungen und Finanzdienstleistungen bedarfsorientierte Lösungen.
Ihre LVM-Versicherungsagentur Jörg Neumann und Team


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helpers wanted

table staffing

Of course, a small club cannot manage this tournament alone, so we are looking for YOU! We are happy about every hard-working, helpful hand that can support us! Therefore, we cordially invite young judges and judo enthusiasts to support us at the Elefanten Cup as table staff or event helpers. We thank you with a small allowance.

It's best to register now!