| Junior Competition Opportunities
Junior Competition Waiver for USA Judo Senior Nationals, Fall Classic and Other Events
2008 Junior World Championships Funding Criteria
The 2008 Junior World Championships will be held Oct. 23-26 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Athletes who qualify for the 2008 U.S. Junior World Team will receive full funding upon arrival in Bangkok, including hotel, meals and ground transportation.
Provision for airfares will be as follows:
1. Athletes who have Senior "B" Level status on the USA Judo Senior Elite National Roster in the division in which they will compete at the Junior World Championships at the conclusion of the Junior World Trials on August 30 will be reimbursed $500 toward airfare.
2. Each team member will have the opportunity to have full airfare reimbursed if that individual wins at least three matches in rounds that are actually contested, exclusive of byes, walkovers or other forms of forfeit or withdrawal prior to the start of the match.
In addition, any athlete who earns a medal at the Junior Worlds, following at least three wins that meet the criteria above, will receive an award of $3,000 for a gold medal, $2,000 for a silver medal or $1,000 for a bronze medal.
2008 Pan American Infantile Championships Selection Criteria
The 2008 Pan American Infantile Championships will be held in early December in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
This self-funded event is a closed tournament and only ONE entry per country per division is allowed.
The age divisions are for the 2008 event are:
Year of Birth 1994-1995
Year of Birth 1996-1997
The order of eligibility for the United States delegation is:
Year of Birth 1994-1995
The slot will be offered to the highest ranked athlete on the USA Judo Juvenile A Roster published following the close of the 2008 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships. If an athlete declines to participate, the slot will be offered to the #2-ranked athlete in that division. Subsequent declines will result in a progressive movement down the roster, according to the same criteria.
Year of Birth 1996-1997
The slot will be offered to the highest ranked athlete on the USA Judo Intermediate 2 Roster published following the close of the 2008 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships. If an athlete declines to participate, the slot will be offered to the #2-ranked athlete in that division. Subsequent declines will result in a progressive movement down the roster, according to the same criteria.
Each athlete considered MUST be a United States citizen AND a current USA Judo member.
NOTE: Athletes may compete ONLY in their actual age category. The Pan American Judo Union makes NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS.
NEW!! – JUNIOR TRAINING AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES – CIVILIAN AND MILITARY!!!!
Summer Training – Israel
August 3 – 7, 2008 ($450 all inclusive upon arrival in Israel)
Registration Aug 3 9-10am
Departure August 7 4:00pm
International Youth Judo Camp for athletes aged 10 – 18. Caesarea Maritime Center on the Mediterranean (30 minutes from Tel Aviv and Haifa)
Staff: National Coaches Yona Melnik and Moshe Ponte
Family hosted exchange program available – August 7-15.
For more information, or to register, contact Alyssa Johnson at JohnsonA@usajudo.us.
XII International Infantile and Juvenile Fedojudo Cup & XII Central America & Caribbean Tournament
August 1-4, 2008
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Schedule
August 1: Arrival and Registration
August 2: 7 – 8 a.m. Official Weigh-In for FEDOJUDO Cup
11 a.m. Competition Begins
August 3: 7 – 8 a.m. Official Weigh-In for Central America and Caribbean Tournament
10 a.m. Competition Begins
August 4: Departure
Weight Divisions (kg) |
Under 20-years-old
(17-18-19)
(Birth years: 1991-1990-1989) |
Male
Female |
55
44 |
60
48 |
66
52 |
73
57 |
81
63 |
90
70 |
100
78 |
+100 +78 |
Under 17-years-old
(15-16)
(Birth years: 1993-1992) |
Male
Female |
51
40 |
55
44 |
60
48 |
66
52 |
73
57 |
81
63 |
90
70 |
+90 +70 |
Under 15-years-old
(13-14)
(Birth years: 1995-1994) |
Male
Female |
36
36 |
40
40 |
44
44 |
48
48 |
53
53 |
58
58 |
64
64 |
+64
+64 |
Under 13-years-old
(11-12)
(Birth years: 1997-1996) |
Male
Female |
28
28 |
31
31 |
34
34 |
38
38 |
42
42 |
47
47 |
52
52 |
+52
+52 |
For more information, or to register, contact Alyssa Johnson at JohnsonA@usajudo.us.
U.S. National Armed Forces Junior Championships
September 6-7, 2008 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
ELIGIBILITY: Tournament open to any youth competitor affiliated with a judo program on any military base or dependent of any employee of the US Armed Forces (military or civilian) who has a current USA Judo membership. USA Judo, Inc. membership will be available on site.
(Verification of military program status, and current USA Judo, Inc. membership and insurance must be submitted with entry form)
Tournament Director: Rick Donnelson 913.240.1893
Email: usmjudo@yahoo.com
Divisions: Standard youth weight divisions will be used:
Age Weight (KG)
3-4 15, 19, 23, +23
5-6 19, 23, 28, +28
7 21, 25, 30, +30
8 23, 27, 31, 35, +35
9 -10 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, +43
11-12 28, 31, 34, 38, 42, 48, 53, +53
13-14 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 64, +64
15-16 Girls 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, +70
15-16 Boys 51, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, +90
17 Girls 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78
17 Boys 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, +100
(Director reserves the right to combine divisions)
**Boys and girls will not compete within the same division**
Match Length: 3 & 4 year olds will be 1 minute. Ages 5-14 will be 2 minutes and ages 15-17 will be 3 minutes in length.
Scoring: Modified Double Elimination Scoring will be used.
This will be a BLUE and WHITE event. Competitors who do not have a BLUE uniform, will wear a blue sash. (Blue sashes are provided)
Jita Kyoei – International Tournament in Lima, Peru – Tournament Not Listed for Juniors yielding 5 points for Gold, 3 for Silver and 2 for Bronze medal.
October 2, 2008 - Arrival of Delegations
October 3 - Unofficial Weigh-in 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
October 3 - Official Weigh-in 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
October 4 - Competition begins at 9 a.m.
October 5 - Training Camp
Divisions Birth Year Weights
M&F 2002-2003 -19, -22, -25kg
M&F 2000-2001 -19, -22, -25, -28, -31, -34, +34
M&F 1998-1999 -26, -30, -34, -38, -43, +43
M&F 1996-1997 -28, -31, -34, 38, 42, 47, 52, +52
JUV A
M&F 1994-1995 -36, -40, -44, 48, 53, 58, 64, +64
JUV B 1992-1993 Male: -51, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, +90
1992-1993 Female: -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -70
IJF Jr 1989-later Male: -51, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, 100, +100
1989-later Female: -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, +78
For more information, or to register, contact Alyssa Johnson at JohnsonA@usajudo.us.
Midland Area - Heart of England Judo Championships
National Indoor Arena - Birmingham, England
September 7, 2008
Weigh-ins on EITHER Sept 6 OR Sept 7 but not BOTH (one weigh-in per player)
Age groups:
(Competitors born 1995 – 1996)
NO Chokes.
Orange Belt Minimum Grade
Contest Duration: 3 Minutes
MALE: U30kg, U34kg, U38kg, U42kg, U46kg, U50kg, U55kg, U60kg, U66kg, O66kg
FEMALE: U32kg, U36kg, U40kg, U44kg, U48kg, U52kg, U57kg, U63kg, O63kg
Male competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers, 0.5kg allowance.
Female competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and T-shirt, 0.6kg allowance.
(Competitors born 1993 – 1994)
Chokes & Armlocks Allowed
Green Belt Minimum Grade
Contest Duration: 4 Minutes
MALE: U38kg, U42kg, U46kg, U50kg, U55kg, U60kg, U66kg, U73kg, U81kg, U90kg, O90kg
FEMALE: U40kg, U44kg, U48kg, U52kg, U57kg, U63kg, U70kg, O70kg
Male competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers, 0.5kg allowance. Female competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and T-shirt, 0.6kg allowance.
(Competitors born 1991 – 1992)
Chokes & Armlocks
13th Mon (Blue Belt) Minimum Grade
Maximum Contest Duration: 4 Minutes
MALE: U50kg, U55kg, U60kg, U66kg, U73kg, U81kg, U90kg, O90kg
FEMALE: U44kg, U48kg, U52kg, U57kg, U63kg, U70kg, O70kg
Male competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers, 0.5kg allowance. Female competitors must weigh in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and T-shirt, 0.6kg allowance.
SENIOR competition divisions, including all of the Men’s and Women’s Olympic weight divisions, will accept athletes who are age 14 or higher and who hold Senior belt rank.
NOTE: Due to the fact that the age divisions do not match the USA / IJF age parameters, this cannot be a point event for us. What the Heart of England Championship IS, is one of the best attended, most hotly contested and competitive events in the Great Britain – and it is an outstanding GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT and COMPETITION opportunity for our young athletes who are setting their sights towards the 2010 Youth Olympics and beyond.
For more information, or to register, contact Alyssa Johnson at JohnsonA@usajudo.us.
Torneo Internazionale di Judo – Citta di Forli
September 27 – 28, 2008 Forli, Italy
Saturday 27 Weigh-In 14.00 - 15.00 for the categories
Junior Senior & Master male Kg 60-66-73-81-90- +90
Junior Senior & Master female Kg 48-52-57-63- + 63
Sunday 28 Weigh-In 8.00 - 9.00 for the categories
B Female 1994/95 kg 40-44-48- 52-57- +57
B Male 1994/95 kg 38- 42-46-50-55-60-66-73- +73
Sunday 28 Weigh-In 10.00 - 11.00 for the categories
A Male 1996 Kg 36-40-45-50-55-60-66 +66
A Female 1996 Kg 36-40-44-48-52-57- +57
Sunday 28 Weigh-In 10.00 - 12.00 for the categories
Cadetti Female 1992-93 kg -44 -48 -52 -57 -63 +63
Cadetti Male 1992 93 kg 46-50 -55 -60 -66 -73 -81- +81
Invited Teams are: Latvia, England, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Israel, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland.
In the last edition were competing teams from: Hungary, Poland, Romania, Israel, Uzbekistan.
For more information, or to register, contact Alyssa Johnson at JohnsonA@usajudo.us.
SANIX Cup – Fukuoka Japan
Boys’ Team Competition in Japan over the Holidays – Competition is held in Fukuoka, Japan on December 26, 2008. We will limit participation to athletes 66 kg and heavier. Weights to be contested at the competition will be announced at a later date.
1. Tournament name: SANIX International Youth Judo Team Tournament in Fukuoka 2008
2. Tournament schedule: Dec. 26-28, 3 days
3. Training camp: Dec. 23-24, 2 days
4. Number of invitees: 1 manager, 1 coach and 7 players, a total of 9 persons
5. Players eligibility: To be born on or after April 2, 1994
Selection criteria will be posted at a later date. For more information, contact Jim Hrbek at jrjudotrip@aol.com.
Kindai Cup – Tokyo, Japan
End of March, 2009
Japan provides plane fare from the West Coast of the United States. Also provides hotel along with food allowance.
Open to players born between between Apr. 1, 1994 and Mar. 31, 1996.
Boys’ Team Tournament – Tokyo, Japan – two athletes 66kg, 1 athlete 81kg, 2 athletes OPEN weight.
Selection criteria will be posted at a later date. For more information, contact Jim Hrbek at jrjudotrip@aol.com.
2009 Maccabiah Games
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Maccabiah Games, July 2-24 in Jerusalem. One of the largest sporting events in the world, the Maccabiah Games is a multi-sport event for Jewish athletes.
In addition to the open (senior) competition, there also will be junior and youth divisions for male players born between 1991-1994. The U.S. Team has currently been allocated four combined slots for youth and junior competitors.
In the open division, both men’s and women’s divisions will be contested at the Games. The U.S. Team currently has eight male and four female slots available.
Athletes interested in competing at the Maccabiah Games need to apply on line at www.maccabiusa.com by September 15. Athletes will be selected for the Team based on the submission of a judo resume. If there are more applicants than slots available, a Trials will be held in Philadelphia in October. Should a Trials be necessary, further details will be released one month prior to the date of the Trials.
There is a Yachad (giving) commitment for every team member, including coaches and managers. The Yachad for juniors is $6,600 and $3,300 for open athletes. Athletes may apply for assistance through a Yachad Relief Fund.
Todd Volyn is the Judo Chairman for the U.S. Team and can be reached at Volyn@comcast.net.
Coaches interested in leading the team are encouraged to apply as soon as possible online at www.maccabiusa.com. Available coaching positions include a coach for the open (senior) team as well as a junior coach.
Those interested in a manager’s position are asked to contact Lou Moyerman at lmoyerman@aol.com who will serve as the Associate Team Manager for the 900-member U.S. delegation.
Selection Criteria for the
USA Judo Team to the
2008 International Judo Federation Junior World Judo Championships
USA Judo will conduct Trials to select the USA Judo Team to the 2008 Junior World Judo Championships which will be held Oct. 23-26 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Trials competition will provide a means to determine the USA Junior World Judo Team member from among up to four fighters in attendance at the Trials for each contested weight division:
Male: 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 and +100kg
Female: 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78 and +78kg
The Trials competition will be held in conjunction with the 2008 USA Judo Fall Classic.
ENTRY TO THE TRIALS:
Four athletes will be admitted in each of the Male and Female IJF weight divisions:
Male: 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 and +100kg
Female: 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78 and +78kg
The four athletes admitted to each of the above listed IJF Junior World Championship weight divisions shall be admitted, and seeded, according to the established USA Judo Junior seeding protocols, based on their placement on the USA Judo National Elite Athlete IJF Junior Roster that is completed following the conclusion of the 2008 Junior Olympic National Championships. Should any of the athletes ranked in the top four decline to participate, the slot will be offered to the next highest ranked athlete on the roster. Subsequent declines will result in a progressive movement down the roster, according to the same criteria.
THE COMPETITION:
The Trials will be held in conjunction with the 2008 Fall Classic National Championships, August 30 in Spokane, Wash.
Each Trial division will be comprised of the top FOUR athletes on the USA Judo National Elite Athlete IJF Junior Roster, as explained above, who are in attendance as of the close of Trials registration AT the Fall Classic Nationals.
The method of competition will be a direct elimination of FOUR persons, seeded according to the established USA Judo seeding protocols. The winners of the Pool A and Pool B matches will progress to the final match.
Pool A: #1 fights #4;
Pool B: #2 fights #3;
FINAL: winners of Pool A and Pool B fight
Selection of Athletes and Alternates: If the #1 seed wins the Trials, that person shall be the athlete selected in each category of competition. If the #1 seed loses the Trials, the #1 seed and the winner of the Trials shall then engage in one "sudden death" contest. The winner of that fight off shall be the athlete selected for that category of competition.
If the athlete selected, according to the above criteria, declines for any reason, the person who is then ranked highest, on the USA Judo National Elite Athlete IJF Junior Roster, at the close of the 2008 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships, will be the athlete selected. Subsequent declines will result in a progressive movement down the roster, according to the same criteria.
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