On 11 and 12 January 2014, under responsibility of the Dutch Judo Association JBN , the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir Judo tournament is going to be organized for the 38th time in the Netherlands.

It’s for top judokas in the age categories of 12 to 15 years, under 18 and under 21 years.

Last year there were 1700 participants competing on 12 mats. And again, the (world class) Dutch tournament organization succeeded in completing the Espoir judo tournament without any issues and exactly on time.

Attached you’ll find the invitation and entry form.
You can also find these documents on the Espoir website: http://www.dutchopenespoir.nl

Registration is possible until 15 December 2013 latest. Until 3 January 2014 it is possible to report weight changes.
For the age category under 15 years there is a maximum of 500 participants. Therefore we advise you to register a.s.a.p.

Also in 2014 this event will take place in the Indoor Sports Centre Eindhoven (http://www.indoorsportcentrumeindhoven.com) in the Netherlands.

For rooms please book via Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven
The tariffs: 1 Tower Room with 2,3 or 4 persons for €37, €30 or €26 pp. (incl. tax, excl. breakfast).
When you book, please use reference code ‘’GF54349’’ to get this special Espoir offer.

This accommodation is at 5 minutes walking distance from the Sports Centre.

Like last year, just after the end of the Dutch Open Espoir, a judo training camp is organized nearby Eindhoven. Check our website for more details.
For further information about route description, weigh times, training camp and other matters check our website: http://www.dutchopenespoir.nl