Member News

August 6, 2007

USA Judo Continues Its Growth in All Fronts…

During the recently completed Board of Directors meeting, it was reported that USA Judo membership and club numbers continue to grow in comparison to years past.  

According to figures presented to the Board and its President Dr. Ron Tripp, USA Judo individual membership numbers grew by 42% from same time last year (August 2) while club numbers increased by 58%.  

“This growth in membership and clubs is consistent with the success that we continue to have on the international tournaments,” Tripp said. “It is based on the overall plan that our Board of Directors, in cooperation with the national office, designed to achieve growth within our sport at all levels.  

USA Judo reminds everyone that there are still four months left to become members of USA Judo and be eligible to win a trip to the 2008 Pan American Championships in Miami . These championships will be the final America ’s Olympic qualifier and will be held at the famous James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami.

For more information, visit http://www.usjudo.org/2008PanAmChampionshipsTrip.asp.