Athlete Funding

2008 USA Judo Elite Athlete Training Grant Request Program

Application for Elite Athlete Training Funds (Word Doc)

REMINDER: Athletes must submit their Elite Athlete Training Grant Program requests 30 days prior to the event for which they're requesting funding.  Failure to submit your request within this time frame may result in a rejection of your request.

USA Judo has initiated an Elite Athlete Training Grant Program for Senior Elites with a minimum classification of a “B” and at least 25 international points or a classification of an “A” in the Olympic division in which the athlete chooses to compete as of 30 days prior to the start of the competition for which they are requesting funds.

Athletes who meet these requirements are eligible to apply for funds for the following B-Level events in 2008:

• Belgium Open (Arlon for Women, Vise for Men), Feb. 2-3
• Swiss Open (Lucerne, Switzerland), April 19-20
• British Open (London, Great Britain), May 3-4
• Tre-Torri International (Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy), June 7-8
• German International Open (Braunschweig), July 5-6
• Swedish Open (Boras), November 1-2

Athletes also may request funding for training camps associated with B-Level or higher competitions outside North America.  In addition, athletes participating in extended training opportunities of a minimum of 10 days or longer outside North America also may request funding through this program.  Please note: whether requesting funding to participate in training or B-Level competitions, all athletes must still meet the requirements listed above.

Applications must be completed a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the activity for which funding is requested.

Applications shall be submitted electronically, utilizing the accompanying Application for Elite Athlete Training Funds. 

A Post Event Elite Athlete Training Grant Activity Report providing original receipts for the expenditures provided by the grant must be provided to the USA Judo National Office a maximum of thirty (30) days upon conclusion of the event or activity for which funding is provided.  A package providing the appropriate forms and instructions will be provided upon acceptance of the grant request and must be returned within the 30-day post-event time period in order to receive funding.  

To apply eligible athletes should follow the instructions identified below:

          a.           Download the form Elite Athlete Training Grant Request Form

          b.           Save the document naming it your last and first name, separating your

                        last and first name with an underscore ie. Jones_Johnny

          c.           Click on each shaded area and complete all information requested,

                        making sure to complete all questions.

          d.           Save all changes.

          e.           Send an E-mail to:       eddie.liddie@usajudo.us

          f.            Attach your completed Application for Elite Athlete Training Funds

          g.           All applications will be acted on within seven (7) business days.

The deadline to request funding for the Belgian Open is Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. MST.  All athletes will be notified of their funding status by Jan. 29 at noon MST.  Decisions on funding are made by the USA Judo High Performance Committee and are considered final.

This pool includes a maximum of $10,000.  Once these funds are exhausted, the program will conclude for the year.

2008 Athlete Stipends

All USA Judo registered senior elite athletes will have the opportunity to earn monthly stipends for reaching the following international point levels:

This pool includes a maximum of $20,000.  Once these funds are exhausted, the program will conclude for the year.

2008 A and B-Level Podium Incentives

All USA Judo registered senior elite athletes will have the opportunity to earn awards for winning selected B-Level Tournaments or any USA Judo A or A+ Level Point Tournament.

Medal accomplishments will be rewarded according to the following:

Athlete Incentive/Reward:

                            “A” & “A+” Level Events

* Must win at least three matches.  No byes, no walkovers. 

Athletes winning a gold medal in the following B-Level Tournaments also will receive a podium incentive of $500:

• Swiss Open (Lucerne, Switzerland), April 19-20
• British Open (London, Great Britain), May 3-4
• Tre-Torri International (Porto Sant’Elpidio, Italy), June 7-8
• Swedish Open (Boras), November 1-2

Athletes winning a gold medal in the following B-Level Tournaments also will receive a podium incentive of $1,000:

• Belgium Open (Arlon for Women, Vise for Men), Feb. 2-3
• German International Open (Braunschweig), July 5-6

* All athletes seeking to receive a podium incentive for a gold medal won at one of the B-Level tournaments listed above must win at least three matches with no losses.  No byes, no walkovers. 

This pool includes a maximum of $10,000.  Once these funds are exhausted, the program will conclude for the year.