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 4- 6x6 meter mats  with 4-meter safety area between competition areas and 3-meter outside border. 

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 and color.

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

Contestants must bring their own blue and white belts.

Drop knee techniques are permitted

Golden score will be limited to 2 minutes for age divisions 12 and under, unlimited for age 13 and up.

Back-to-Back matches will be given a 3 minute rest time

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.