All divisions will be grouped once registration closes. The listed divisions are placeholders and general weight classes are set up so we can get a general idea of the divisions. 

Please note that we will be grouping people within 0-10 Pounds with each other where possible to ensure the maximum amount of matches. For smaller/younger athletes we will use a max of 5 lbs. 

We will do our best to separate the same dojo participants from being in the same division. However, this is not always possible. If approved, we can change participants into another age or weight bracket. In the case where participants from an individual dojo create the majority or all of a division, the head sensei will be contacted to change participants into another age or weight bracket if appropriate. All ranks can participate and will be grouped by their skill level.

SKILL LEVEL BREAKDOWN

• Youth & Juvenile NOVICE = White Belts Only
• Cadet, Junior, Senior & Veteran NOVICE = BELOW Brown & Black Belt
• Open & IJF Divisions = ALL Ranks 

MATCH TIMES

• Youth Divisions - 3 minutes Regulation & 2 minutes Golden Score
• Juvenile Divisions - 3 minutes Regulation & 2 minutes Golden Score
• Cadet, Junior, Senior & Veteran Open/IJF Divisions - 4 minutes Regulation
• Cadet, Junior, Senior & Veteran Novice Divisions - 3 minutes Regulation
• All "Novice" Divisions will utilize a 2 Minute Golden Score Period
• All "Open / IJF" Divisions will utilize the Unlimited Golden Score Period
• Rest periods will not exceed the length of a regulation match (4 MINUTES). Please note for those competing in multiple divisions, we will do our best to accommodate you but cannot guarantee the full rest period. 

JUDO GI RULES

• All participants should have a properly fitted WHITE Judo Gi
• BLUE Judo Gis are NOT required for those in Youth, Juvenile, or Cadet Divisions
• BLUE Judo Gis ARE required for those in any Senior & Veteran IJF Divisions (including NOVICE)
• Sashes will be provided, but athletes and coaches should ensure they are in the correct Judo gi
• All athletes must be in their Judo Gis to receive their awards

EVENT GUIDELINES & INFORMATION

• The CARE SYSTEM will be used in all competition areas.
• Division Breakdowns: 2 Athletes = Best 2/3, 3-5 Athletes = Round Robin*, 6+ Athletes = Modified Double Elimination
• *Round Robin Points will be: Ippon = 10 Points, Waza-Ari = 5 Points, 3 Points = Hatei (Decision), 10 Points = Hansoku-Make.
• *Round Robin Tie Breaker Rules  = WINS Count First NOT Points, then Head To Head Results, then Number of Wins by Ippon, then Shortest Total Match Time.
• Sashes will be provided, but athletes and coaches should ensure they are in the correct Judo gi

YOUTH DIVISIONS

• 4 - 12 Years Old.
• 4-6 Year Old Division is COED. However, 7-10 year old divisions may also be COED depending on the number of participants.
• 7 - 12 Year Old Divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (White & Yellow Belts Only) & Open (All Ranks)
• Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

JUVENILE DIVISIONS

• 13 & 14 Years Old.
• All divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (White & Yellow Belts Only) & Open (All Ranks)
• Shime-waza ALLOWED in "Open" Skill Divisions
• Shime-waza NOT ALLOWED in "Novice" Skill Divisions
• Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

CADET DIVISIONS

• 15 - 17 Years Old
• All divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (BELOW Brown & Black Belt) & IJF (All Ranks)
• Shime-waza & Kansetsu-waza ALLOWED in IJF Divisions
• Shime-waza ONLY ALLOWED in NOVICE Divisions (NO KANSETSU-WAZA)
• NOVICE DIVISIONS ONLY: Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

JUNIOR DIVISIONS

• 17 - 21 Years Old
• All divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (BELOW Brown & Black Belt) & IJF (All Ranks)
• Shime-waza & Kansetsu-waza ALLOWED in IJF Divisions
• Shime-waza ONLY ALLOWED in NOVICE Divisions (NO KANSETSU-WAZA)
• NOVICE DIVISIONS ONLY: Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

SENIOR DIVISIONS

• 21+ Years Old
• All divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (BELOW Brown & Black Belt) & IJF (All Ranks)
• Shime-waza & Kansetsu-waza ALLOWED in IJF Divisions
• Shime-waza ONLY ALLOWED in NOVICE Divisions (NO KANSETSU-WAZA)
• NOVICE DIVISIONS ONLY: Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

VETERAN DIVISIONS

• 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+ Years Old
• All divisions are split male/female.
• Skill Levels: Novice (BELOW Brown & Black Belt) & IJF (All Ranks)
• Shime-waza & Kansetsu-waza ALLOWED in IJF Divisions
• Shime-waza ONLY ALLOWED in NOVICE Divisions (NO KANSETSU-WAZA)
• NOVICE DIVISIONS ONLY: Note: all weight classes are listed for easy registration. Once registration closes, we will be grouping competitors in similar weight classes based on their age & skill.

Athletes are allowed to fight up an age division except athletes participating in VETERANS who are not 30 years old or older. If Novice Veterans are uncontested, they will automatically be moved to the SENIOR NOVICE division in their respective weight division.