2006 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships

July 8-9, 2006

San Jose, California

USA Judo Junior Elite Points Tournament

July 9: Day 2 Results

The second day of competition at the USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships brought together nearly 300 competitors between 13-19-years-old and showcased many top junior athletes to be watched during the next few years.  Wesley Thomas (San Mateo, Calif./Palo Alto Judo Club) stood out in his Junior Olympic event, winning the IJF Junior (under 20) 81kg division and the Best Technique Award as he went 4-0 to win gold.  Thomas, who also began training with the San Jose State University club two years ago, threw Anthony Phelps (Dayton, Ohio/Renshuden) with a taio toshi in the final to take match.  Jeff Fujimoto (Los Angeles, Calif./Sawtelle Judo Club/Nanka) won... more>

July 9: Day 2 Photo Gallery

July 9: Opening Ceremonies Photo Gallery

July 8: Day 1 Results

More than 300 athletes between the ages of 6 and 12 competed during the first day of the USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships Saturday at the San Jose State University Event Center.

Champions were crowned in 45 weight divisions with athletes from California claiming 72 overall medals while the contingent from Hawaii are currently second in the state point totals with 27 total medals.

July 8: Day 1 Bantam and Intermediate Divisions Photo Gallery

July 8: Opening Ceremonies Photo Gallery

July 6: Pan American medalists and Past Champions Among Athletes Competing this Weekend

The USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships kick off Saturday at the San Jose State University Event Center. Competition will run on both Saturday and Sunday with many top junior players scheduled to compete.  This event is a point tournament for athletes on the USA Judo Junior Elite National Rosters and serves as one of the last opportunities for athletes to qualify to compete at the Junior World Championship Trials, July 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   Tony Sangimino (Burlingame, Calif./Cahill’s Judo) is considered to be one of the top junior athletes competing this weekend.  Although only 15-years-old, Sangimino is the top-ranked athlete at 100kg... more>

July 6: Updated Coaching Roster

July 3: Opening Ceremonies and Daily Entertainment Announced for Junior Olympics

The Junior Olympics will kick off Saturday at the San Jose State University Event Center with Opening Ceremonies at 9 a.m. The colors will be presented by the United States Marine Corps of San Jose and jazz vocalist Shanna Carlson will perform the national anthem.

Sunday's Opening Ceremonies will feature the U.S. Marine Corps and David Quinonez, a judo instructor from Alameda High School singing the national anthem.

Be sure to drop by the Upstairs Mezzanine during the tournament for more entertainment, including:

• face painting by the SJSU Cheerleaders
• San Jose Sharkie, the mascot for the San Jose Sharks, will be taking pics and signing autographs Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - noon
• Brewster Thompson - SJSU alumnus and ventriloquist who has made appearances on David Letterman and at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas
• AND MORE...

Click here for Saturday's complete schedule.

Click here for Sunday's complete schedule.

June 28: Reminder... San Jose State University Training Camp Following the Junior Olympics Deadline for Applications is FRIDAY

June 28: Junior Olympic Event Schedule

June 23: Deadline for Junior Olympic Room Reservations July 1

Athletes and family members traveling to the Junior Olympics, July 8-9 in San Jose, are reminded that rooms at the Hilton San Jose MUST be reserved by July 1 in order to receive your discounted room rate.

Rooms reserved by July 1 will be booked at a discounted rate of $105.  After July 1 these rooms increase to $154... more>

June 21: Ten Days Left to Mail in Your Junior Olympic Registration!

Athletes competing in the 2006 Junior Olympics, July 8-9 in San Jose, Calif., have until July 1 (postmark deadline) to send in their entry materials.  The registration fee for athletes who submit completed paperwork on or before the July 1 cutoff is $95.  Athletes entering the event after July 1 will need to so on-site and the walk-up entry is $120... more>

May 31: Referee Room Reservations for Junior Olympics

Referees for the USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships are encouraged to book their rooms as soon as possible at the Sainte Claire Hotel. This beautiful property is located two blocks from the headquarters hotel and three blocks from the venue.  A special rate of $99 has been established for the event.  Please mention “Judo Rate” when you reserve the room.  Reservations can be made by contacting the Sainte Claire Hotel at 408.295.2000.

Rooms are filling quickly, so please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Entry Packet

Sponsored by: Swain Mats, Inc.

Hosted By:  USA Judo, San Jose Sports Authority, Palo Alto Judo Club, San Jose State University Judo Team and San Jose Buddhist Judo Club

Tournament Headquarters

The Hilton, Downtown San Jose

300 Almaden Blvd.

San Jose, Calif. 95110

408.287.2100

Referee Hotel Headquarters

The Sainte Claire

408.295.2000 or 866.870.0726

(Located two blocks from the tournament headquarter hotel)

Competition Site

The San Jose State Event Center

San Jose State University

1 Washington Square

San Jose, CA 95110

Check in and Registration

Friday, July 7

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ALL)

Saturday, July 9

3 - 6 p.m. (Juvenile/IJF Junior ONLY)

Weigh-In

Bantam and Intermediate ONLY:

Friday, July 7: 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Juvenile A, B, IJF Junior ONLY:

Saturday, July 8: 3 - 6 p.m.

At weigh in, athletes must present their tournament-issued identification card AND a photo ID.

Competition Schedule

Saturday July 8

Competition for Bantam/Intermediate Divisions

9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

9:30 a.m. Competition Begins

Sunday July 9

Competition for Juvenile A, B and IJF Junior Divisions

9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

9:30 a.m. Competition Begins

Seeding of Athletes

There will be no seeding of athletes.

Draw Procedures

The draw will be conducted using USA Judo approved software.  The draw will be random with the restriction that players having the same Group B (State) affiliation will be placed as far apart in the bracket as possible. 

Scheduling

The Texas Match Scheduling system will be used.  Contestants will receive a card specifying their contest area number and match number.  All contestants are expected to report to their assigned contest area three matches prior to their assigned match number.

Tournament Directors

Sherrie Phillips (Event Administration), sportsconsult@aol.com

Corinne Shigemoto (Event Venue), corrinshig@aol.com

Chief Referee

Frank Morales

Referee Clinic

A referee Clinic, conducted by the USA Judo Referee Commission will be held at the Tournament Headquarters from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7.  All individuals who plan to referee should be in attendance.  Coaches are welcome to attend.

Coaches Meeting

Coaches meeting will be held at the Tournament Headquarters at 8:00 p.m. Friday July 7.  All coaches on the floor must be certified.