How long are bouts at each junior age division?

For sanctioned events in 2026-27:

• U8: a "Judo Festival" format is recommended, with no formal judging.
• U10: 2 minutes of continuous time. Bouts end after 2 ippons. One referee may judge, and no Shido is given for a first-time offence.
• U12: 2 minutes of stopped time, no golden score. Bouts end after 1 ippon.
• U14: maximum 3 minutes, no golden score.
• U16: maximum 3 minutes, golden score allowed and unlimited.
• U18 and U21: maximum 4 minutes, golden score allowed and unlimited.

If there is no technical score, or equal technical scores, at the end of a U12 or U14 bout, the competitor with no Shido or fewer Shidos wins. If Shidos are level, the referee(s) decide.

Source: Judo Canada Sanctioning Policy & Tournament Standards 2026-2027, section 7.