Athlete Funding

2009 USA Judo

B-Level Elite Athlete Training Grant Request Program

USA Judo has initiated the B-Level Elite Athlete Training Grant Program for Senior Elites with a minimum classification of a “B” and at least 15 international points on the USA Judo Senior Elite National Roster. 

• Athletes may request funds to support their participation in any USA Judo Senior B-Level point tournament outside of North America or any A level or higher training camp outside of North America. 

• Athletes requesting funds to participate in a B-Level point tournament MUST also participate in the international training camp following the tournament.  If there is no training camp scheduled to follow the tournament, the training grant request will be denied. 

• Any athlete approved for funding MUST compete in the weight division in which he or she is rostered with 15 international points or higher. 

• 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 Elite Athlete Training Grant Request Form.  

• 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 B-Level 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.

c.           Save all changes.

d.           Send an E-mail with the attached B-Level Elite Athlete Training Grant Request Form to Eddie.Liddie@usajudo.us.

e.           Attach your completed

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

2009 A-Level Podium Athlete and Coach Incentives

All USA Judo registered senior elite athletes will have the opportunity to earn awards for winning 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. 

The hometown coach (as designated by the athlete prior to the event) of any athlete who meets the above criteria also is eligible for the following coaching incentives:

• Gold Medal  $1,000
• Silver Medal  $750
• Bronze Medal  $500

This pool includes a maximum of $15,000.  Once these funds are exhausted, the program will conclude for the year.

Overseas Extended Stay Training Program

Funding is available for elite athletes to participate in an extended training program in overseas locations.  Elite players are encouraged to increase there exposure to international styles of judo.  As there are significant style variations in different regions of the world, athletes must be exposed to these styles extensively in order to have medal success at the highest levels of competition. 

Athletes who hold AT LEAST a B-Level on the USA Judo Senior Elite National roster, or who were past World, Olympic or Pan American Championships Team members will be eligible for consideration to receive funding.  In addition, the extended stay must take place in Europe, Asia or Brazil for a minimum of three consecutive weeks.  Athletes may not participate in any tournaments while training abroad as the extended stay must be used exclusively for the purpose of training.  Therefore, athlete proposals that include attending school or working abroad will not be funded.

Interested athletes should submit a letter to Eddie Liddie, USA Judo Director of Athlete Performance, at Eddie.Liddie@usajudo.us detailing their training plans.

This letter should include the following:

• Dates and location of training
• Name of coach / program with which the athlete will be training
• Verification from aforementioned coach that the athlete has received approval to train in said location
• Estimated total cost of Extended Stay Training Program
• Goals for participation in Extended Stay Training Program

2009 Athlete Stipends

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

NOTE: All athletes must currently be training and submit monthly reports detailing any competition results to be eligible for funding.