JUDO

Commissioners: Matt Simmons, (719) 964-5016, simmonsmp@hotmail.com

Competition Site: City Auditorium, 221 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, (719) 385-5969
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Competition Date: Saturday, July 26

Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Early Registration (July 11); $30 for one division, $10 for each additional division
Registration Deadline (July 12 - Day of Competition); $35 for one division, $10 for each additional division
**USA Judo membership fee is NOT included (see competition rules and format below for membership instructions).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Divisions & Codes:                                
Sport Code         JU                                   
 

*Senior Women Weight Classes: 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, 78kg, over 78kg
*Senior Men Weight Classes: 55kg, 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, over 100kg

Note: Age is determined as of July 26, 2008.

Division Information: All Junior & Masters divisions include Light, Middle, and Heavyweight in each age group.
Novice Junior & Senior Divisions will be determined after weigh-in based on the number of participants. Masters may be divided into additional age groups depending on the number of and age range of the participants.

Every attempt will be made to follow these weight guidelines but age/weight divisions may be combined at the discretion of the Judo Commissioners. When registering, please indicate weight, belt color and club name in the sport-specific section of the registration form.

*The SGW has a NO REFUND policy.  Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Rules:
Combining and Multiple Age/Weight Divisions; Method of Elimination: Color of Uniforms
1. A competitor who voluntarily enters an age or weight division that is higher than his or her normal division must
abide by the rules of that division. Example: A competitor whose age would normally not allow the use of chokes (or
arm-locks), is subject to choking (or arm-lock) techniques if he or she voluntarily enters a division where chokes (or arm-locks) are allowed.
2. Athletes may enter two (2) divisions if the athlete meets the qualifications for both divisions (age, weight, rank, etc.)
Examples: Junior AND Senior; Senior AND Masters.
Athletes who compete in two divisions must submit two entry forms and pay two entry fees.
3. All divisions may be modified at the discretion of the Judo Commissioners depending on the weight range of the
contestants entered and after considering fairness and safety of the competitors. Coaches, competitors and parents will
be advised before competition begins of any published weight category that is changed.
4. Current International Judo Federation (IJF) rules (www.ijf.org), including “Golden Score” overtime, as modified below
for local competition will be in effect.
5. If a modified safety area size around the competition area is used, 1994 IJF rules for boundaries will be used.
6. Match Times: All Juniors, Novice and Masters will be 3 minute matches. All Seniors Regular divisions will be 5
minute matches.
7. Chokes and Arm-locks: Juniors 5 - 12 yrs old - Chokes and Arm-locks are NOT allowed; Under 18 - Arm-locks NOT
allowed.
8. Elimination systems: More than 5 competitors: double elimination; 3-5 competitors: round-robin; 2 competitors: best
2 out of 3 matches.
9. Blue or White Judogis: All Competitors MUST have a white Judogi. Blue Judogi’s are optional and may only be
worn by the competitor who is called first in a pair of contestants (the “blue” side). In all matches where both competitors are wearing white judogi’s, both competitors will remove their grade belts and wear a blue or white belt to identify the contestant’s designated color for the match. Contestants are requested to bring their own blue belt and white belt for use on the “blue” or “white” side. This will insure that your belt will fit properly. Mark your belt with your name or your club’s name.
10. Current registration and insurance with either USA Judo, USJF, or USJA is mandatory. USA Judo one time
event and annual memberships will be available on-site. Any situation not covered by the above will be decided by
the Judo Commissioners after considering the safety of, and fairness to, all contestants.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)
Thursday , July 24 - Opening Ceremony Activities
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities begin at the World Arena
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Judo Weigh-ins at the USOTC, Sports Center #1-Everyone must register & show insurance card in person.
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins

Saturday, July 26
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Late registrations and weigh-ins at competition site.
9:30 a.m. - Competition