USJF Medical Committee - COVID Update 10/2022
USJF Medical Committee - COVID Update 10/2022
Effective immediately, the following shall apply to all USJF Dojos and all USJF events, local and national:
Testing:
- USJF events will follow jurisdictional COVID-19 guidelines provided by the local/state health department and/or appropriate government entities
- COVID testing is not a requirement from the USJF national office
- Testing may be required at the discretion of the event medical director, depending on local conditions
- International competitors from outside the United States will need to follow COVID-19 Testing and other protocols as required by the US State Department/CDC.
Vaccinations:
- There is no COVID-19 vaccine requirement for athletes, referees, staff, vendors, or spectators. However, COVID-19 vaccines are highly encouraged.
Masking:
- Masking should follow local/state health department guidelines
- There is no masking requirement from the USJF national office
Symptom Screening:
- Symptoms screening, visitor logs, or temperature checks are not required
- Symptom screening may be performed at the discretion of the head sensei, or event medical director
- Individuals actively experiencing symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue should not practice/participate
Hygiene:
- Continue to sanitize/wash hands frequently
- Clean mats and equipment regularly
Returning to Activity after COVID Infection:
- Members who were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms may return to activity on a gradual basis after an appropriate period of isolation. Please visit the CDC website for isolation guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html [cdc.gov]
- Members who require hospitalization or experience new or prolonged cardiopulmonary symptoms should consult with their personal physician BEFORE returning to activity
- If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your personal physician
Entries
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Youth 55 USDMale & Female Divisions - 12 Years Old & Below
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Juvenile 55 USDMale & Female Divisions / 13 & 14 Years Old
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Cadet 55 USDMale & Female Divisions / 15-17 Years Old
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Junior 55 USDMale & Female Divisions / 17-21 Years Old
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Senior 55 USDMale & Female Divisions / 21+ Years Old
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Veteran 55 USDMale & Female Divisions / 30+ Years Old
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Kata 25 USD$25 PER PARTICIPANT - Kata Participants will be contacted the week of the event to finalize placements, etc.