On 10 and 11 January 2026, the 48th edition of the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir Judo tournament will take place. Due to some administrative challenges, we are not yet able to start sending the registration details. We plan to do this before September 16th.
For
this edition, it has been decided to limit the number of registrations
per day, and to increase the number of mats from 10 to 12.
With this
we will significantly reduce the risk of delays on Saturday and Sunday
(unfortunately, this also results in extra costs; e.g. 20% more
referees).
Time schedule and weight categories
3 weeks before the tournament the exact times of the weight and randori rounds will be published on this page.
Contest times
- Judokas U15 years: 3 minutes
- Judokas U18 years and U21 years: 4 minutes
Tournament type
- The double elimination system is used.
- Only if there is an extremely high number of participants in one category, the Brazilian system is used: single elimination with third place playoff; so only repechage for losers of the semi-finalist.
Registration
Registration is possible until December 1st, 2025. Registration for the tournament can only be done via the Espoir online registration form (comes available very soon)
The participation fee is € 35 per person.
For
payments after December 1st 2025, we will additionally charge 10% of
the outstanding amount. After December 1st, no refund will be made.
You can see and check all registrations on xxxxx.
Until December 1st 2025, it is possible to cancel, free of charge, any registration.
Until January 1st 2026, it is possible to register, free of charge, any weight changes, using the online registration form.
Weigh in during the tournament
- It is possible to weigh-in 1 day before the matches.
- Every judoka may report, maximum two times, during one weigh-in round only.
- If, during the second weigh-in, the actual weight does not meet the declared weight category, it is possible, with a € 5,- administration fee, to register for a different weight category.
- It is not possible to test weight before an official weigh-in.
Coaches
Per 5 judokas a day, from the same club, one club coach gets free access.
Prices & Trophy
- Next to a medal, each price winner also receives a Matsuru discount coupon ranging from 20% to 40%.
- A club can qualify for the Smit trophy, the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir club prize.
On both days, before matches start, a club must hand in names of 5 favorite judokas from that club.
Venue
Indoor Sports Centre Eindhoven
Theo Koomenlaan 1
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Accommodation
There are several hotels available nearby the sports venue.
The Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven offers a special Espoir discount when you book a room by filling in this document and mail it to reservations@eindhoven.valk.com
This hotel is at 10 minutes walking distance from the Sports Centre.
Training Camp
After
the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir, on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, TopJudo
Brabant will organize the traditional international training camp for
talented Judokas.
Check this link for more details and registration.
Questions?
For questions, remarks or requests, please send a mail to: info@dutchopenespoir.nl
Meetmoment
Voor Nederlandse judoka’s geldt, zowel voor de U18 als voor de U21, het Espoir toernooi als een meetmoment voor EK’s en WK’s.
