This tournament is open to all contestants at least five (5) years of age on the day of competition and who are registered members in good standing with the USA Judo.

All contestants must present a current and valid USA Judo membership registration card as proof of insurance at the time of registration. Competitors will not be allowed to compete if they do not provide proof of membership and insurance. 

All matches will be conducted using the current IJF Contest Rules with the following modifications:

1.    Contest area shall include 3- 5x5 meter mats (#3-4-5) & 2- 6x6 meter mats (#1-2) with 4-meter safety area between competition areas and 3-meter outside border.  Mat #1 & 2 will be used for contestants ages 13+, and Mats 1-3 will be dedicated to ages 12 and under.

2.    The CARE system may be in use, if not three referees will be on the mat.

3.    Any competitor who suffers a concussion (as determined by the medical staff) and /or who losses consciousness from head impact will not be allowed to continue competing in the tournament that day in any division.  If a competitor suffers such an injury, they are strongly advised to obtain a medical release from their personal physician before returning to train and compete in Judo.

4.       Players who are choked out are NOT allowed to continue to compete in the tournament.

5.       Modified Pre-2003 medical rules. (See tab above)

All competitors MUST wear Judogi that comply with current IJF Judogi specifications regarding size.

White judogi is mandatory.  A blue Judogi is optional for blue side only.

Contestants must bring their own blue and white belts.

Competitor No-shows

An Athlete will be considered a No-Show if they fail to check in at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled first match. A Check in No-Show will be considered as a division withdraw with no refund.

An Athlete will also be considered a No-Show, if they fail to appear for a match after three calls, each one-minute apart. For those competing in more than one division the three-minute time limit shall also apply.

A match No-Show will be considered as a loss for the No-Show.