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May 20, 2008      

State Championships Requirement Waived for USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships

During the formative years of USA Judo it was decided that athletes who wished to compete in the USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships and were not previously ranked on a junior elite national roster would be required to compete in their respective State Championships or to secure a waiver letter from the State Chairman.

As our events have matured and become very strongly established, USA Judo is striving to be current and proactive with our membership and is pleased to announce that this requirement will no longer exist for the Junior Olympics, beginning with the 2008 event which will be held July 25-27 at Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla.

USA Judo understands the expense and complexities presented by high fuel prices and in order to better facilitate our members getting the most value for their investment in the pursuit of excellence in judo, we will no longer require participation in the State Championships to fight at the Junior Olympic Nationals and, effective immediately, we are making the USA Judo Junior Olympic Nationals an open registration event.

We hope that this decision addresses the concerns that have been shared with us in the last few months by coaches and parents alike from throughout the nation.

Register for the 2008 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships by clicking here.