Judo Tournaments

Run Judo Tournaments From Start to Finish

Manage competitor registrations, IJF weight categories, and dan/kyu eligibility — then score every shiai live with the free Scoreboard app. Works on its own or alongside Club Management.

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Before the Day

Know Exactly Who's Competing

Build your competitor list in minutes. Group judoka by IJF weight category, filter by kyu or dan grade, and confirm entries without any extra admin. Already using Club Management? Import directly from your member database.

  • Add competitors manually or import from Club Management
  • Assign to IJF weight categories
  • Track registrations and confirmations
  • Verify dan/kyu grade and membership status
  • Manage contact details and emergency info
IpponBoard member management showing judoka profiles with dan/kyu grades and contact details
Eligibility

Dan & Kyu Entry Rules

Never have an ineligible judoka slip through. IpponBoard tracks every competitor's current dan or kyu grade, grading history, and progression — so you can enforce division entry requirements with confidence.

  • Current dan/kyu grade on every profile
  • Filter judoka by grade for each division
  • Mon grades supported for junior competitors
IpponBoard dan and kyu grade tracking showing grading history and current level for tournament eligibility
On the Day

Professional IJF-Rules Scoring

When the shiai starts, the free Scoreboard app takes over. Score on Windows, Mac, or iPad — built for tournament use, works on the big screen, and needs no internet connection.

  • IJF Olympic rules — Ippon, Waza-ari, Shido
  • Automatic Golden Score when time expires level
  • Countdown timer and running clock
  • Clear big-screen display for spectators and referees
  • Multiple simultaneous mat support
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IpponBoard judo scoreboard showing White vs Blue with Ippon and Waza-ari scoring during a tournament shiai

Ready to Run Your Next Judo Tournament?

Sign up, add your competitors, download the Scoreboard app, and you're ready to go.

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Everything You Need on Tournament Day

IpponBoard Tournament Management and the Scoreboard app give you the full toolkit for judo competitions

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Shiai Event Organisation

Create and manage your tournament from one place. Track RSVPs, manage attendance, and communicate updates to all competing judoka.

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IJF Weight Categories

Group competitors into the correct IJF weight divisions using entrant data. Assign and reassign entries right up to weigh-in.

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Junior Mon Grades

Mon grade support for junior competitors. Separate junior and senior divisions with grade-appropriate entry rules built in.

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Multi-Mat Scoring

Run the Scoreboard app on multiple devices simultaneously — one per mat. Each screen operates independently.

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Golden Score Ready

When regular shiai time ends level, the Scoreboard automatically switches to Golden Score — the first decisive waza wins.

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Competitor Communications

Email all registered judoka at once. Send draw information, schedule changes, weigh-in reminders, and final results.

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Entry Verification

Confirm registrations and eligibility before entries are finalised. Spot issues before they reach the mat.

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Post-Tournament Records

Competitor profiles retain grading and competition history. Each shiai becomes part of every athlete's permanent record.

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Junior Competitor Support

Family accounts link junior judoka to their parents or guardians. Emergency contacts and medical notes are always accessible on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IpponBoard Tournament Management?

IpponBoard Tournament Management is a system designed to help organisers run judo competitions more efficiently. It allows you to manage competitors, divisions, match schedules and results in one place, making it easier to organise and run tournaments.

Does the Scoreboard app follow current IJF rules?

Yes. The Scoreboard is built around IJF Olympic judo rules — Ippon, Waza-ari, Shido penalties, and Golden Score. When regular time ends level, it automatically transitions to Golden Score with a clear visual indicator.

Can I run multiple mats at the same time?

Yes. Install the Scoreboard app on a separate device for each mat. Each instance runs independently with no network connection required, so multiple shiai can be scored simultaneously across the competition area.

Does it support junior weight categories and mon grades?

Yes. IpponBoard tracks mon grades for junior judoka alongside standard kyu and dan grades. You can set grade-based entry requirements per division, making it easy to run separate junior and senior categories at the same event.

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