Rules
IJF International Federation Rules:
The event guarantees athletes at least 2 matches or their entry fee will be refunded.
These events are designed to give the best possible experience for the athlete. Coaches and referees should work together to create a positive experience for athletes. The focus of these events is development and the emphasis is on positive judo (Throws, Pins, Armlocks, Chokes).
4-6 YEARS OLD DIVISIONS:
- The times of Matches are 2 mins with 2 min golden score:
- Each division is open to all skill levels
- Judo Gi Color: White Judo Gi Preferred
7-14 YEARS OLD DIVISIONS:
- The time of the matches are 3 mins with 2 min golden score
- Two Skill Levels: Novice (Orange & Below) & Open (Green & Above)
- NO Chokes in Novice Disivion
- Judo Gi Color: White Judo Gi Preferred
15-20 YEARS OLD DIVISIONS
- The time of the matches are 4 mins with unlimited golden score
- Chokes Allowed
- NO Armlocks in Novice Divison
- Armlocks allowed in OPEN Divisions Only
- Judo Gi Color: White Judo Gi preferred
SENIOR / VETERAN DIVISIONS
- The time of the matches is 4 mins with 2 minute golden score
- NO Chokes in Novice Divisions
- NO Armlocks in Novice Divisions
- Judo Gi Color: White Judo Gi Preferred
COACHING
Coaching is encouraged at all times during the matches.
What does it mean to coach your athlete:
- All comments from the coach should be geared towards helping your athlete perform a judo technique.
- As long as coaches are being a positive influence over the athlete they will be encouraged to continue coaching.
PENALTIES
Novice Divisions
- Shidos will not be handed out for Minor infractions
- Referees will warn judoka about infractions and instruct them not to do so in the future.
- If a judoka gets 3 warnings for the same infraction they will lose the match.
- If a judoka gets 3 warnings for different infractions the match will continue.
Open Divisions
- Referees will use their discretion to give penalties for stalling
- Stalling can include - Running out of bounds, defensive posture, or any action deemed to prevent their opponent from positive judo.
- If a judoka gets 3 warnings for the same infraction they will lose the match.
- If a judoka gets 3 warnings for different infractions the match will continue.
Advanced, Brown, Black Belt Divisions
- These will follow IJF Rules
JUDO UNIFORMS
- All Competitors MUST have a WHITE Judo Gi that fits properly
Entries
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Male & Female 4 - 6 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 7 - 8 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 9 - 10 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 11 - 12 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 13 - 14 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 15 - 16 Years Old 75 USD
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Male 17 - 20 Years Old 75 USD
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Senior Men (21+) 75 USD
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Veteran Men (30+) 75 USD
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Female 7 - 8 Years Old 75 USD
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Female 9 - 10 Years Old 75 USD
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Female 11 - 12 Years Old 75 USD
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Female 13 - 16 Years Old 75 USD
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Female 17 - 20 Years Old 75 USD
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Senior Women (21+) 75 USD
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Veteran Women (30+) 75 USD