USA Judo

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

E-LEVEL Event for Seniors

2023 PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

American Judo has teamed up with Ippon Dojo to provide the best tournament experience possible. American Judo Shiai's are the perfect place for any judoka looking to gain experience in a competitive yet friendly tournament atmosphere. Our developmental tournament series offers as many matches as possible, so you can get the most out of your experience. With a modified rule set in place, everyone is sure to have a positive tournament experience. 

USA JUDO D-LEVEL POINT TOURNAMENT FOR SENIOR ELITE DIVISIONS

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

• USA Judo Sanction
• Date: 04/15/2023
• Venue: Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom Campus)
• Address: 9401 Farwest Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98498
• Format: Modified Double Elimination or Round Robin for 4 or Less
• Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

Competitors will need to present a valid USA Judo, USJA, USJF, ATJA, or Judo Canada membership. International athletes must contact USA Judo for permission

Tournament Directors: Jason Harai, John Harai, Byron Redditt

Registration & Brackets: Riley McIlwain (American Judo)

Chief Referee: Bobby Donaldson - IJF A referee

All States & Canada are Welcome!

COST & REGISTRATION DATES:

• $55 for one non-pointed Division
• $75 for Senior Elite Division
• Additional Division is $30 (there is no discount for Senior Elite Division)
• Registration closes April 10th at 11:59 pm PST
• There is NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT!
• There are no refunds

WEIGH IN PROCEDURES:

• Non-Pointed Divisions may have their weights submitted by their head sensei via email to events@americanjudo.com NO LATER than Monday, April 10th by 11:59pm PST
• Senior Elite/Pointed Divisions MUST WEIGH-IN in Person! NO EXCEPTIONS

SCHEDULE:

• The tournament will begin at 9 AM Sharp with Junior Divisions - the full tournament schedule with division start times will be released 3 - 5 days prior to the event.
• The referee & coaches meeting will be held at 8:00 am at the tournament venue on the day of the event.
• Weigh Ins for Senior Elite Divisions time & locations TBD

EVENTS WILL USE A MODIFIED IJF RULE SET

Below is a list of rules that are being modified from the IJF Rule Set. 

The event guarantees athletes at least 2 matches or their entry fee will be refunded. 

Tournament directors have the right to modify any IJF Rule they deem necessary during the event. 

These events are designed to give the best possible experience for the athlete. Coaches and referees should work together to create a positive experience for athletes. 

DIVISIONS AND ROUND ROBIN:

• Modified double elimination.
• Round robin for four (4) or fewer competitors.
• Wins count first and points count second in round robin divisions.
• Ippon = 10 points, Waza-ari = 5 points, Hantei = 3 points, Hansoku-make = 10 points

INTERNATIONAL JUDO FEDERATION RULES WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS: 

• Arm locks permitted - Senior brown/black belt divisions only.
• Choking permitted - 13 years old and above.
• Golden score - 2 minute time limit for golden score. Golden score will be used in all divisions.
• Rest periods - Rest periods will not exceed the length of a match.
• The CARE system will be used on all competition areas.
• Co-ed competition for children 10 years old and younger may occur depending on the number of entries in those divisions.
• Blue Judo Gi's are NOT REQUIRED for junior divisions but you must have a white Judo gi
• Blue Judo Gi's WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL senior divisions including senior novice!!
• Match times will be 3 minutes for senior novice 
• Match times will be 3 minutes for juniors 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17.
• Match times will be 2 minutes for juniors 4-6, 7-8.
• All athletes must be in Judo Gi to receive awards.

SENIOR ELITE / POINTED DIVISIONS:

• These divisions will be subjected to USA Judo Sanction guidelines for pointed divisions.
• All matches will be 4 minutes with an unlimited golden score.
• White & Blue IJF Approved Sized Judo Gis will be required.
• Red Label Judo Gis will NOT be required.

 

Contact information for the 2023 Pacific Northwest International Judo Championships:

American Judo / Ippon Judo Dojo
events@americanjudo.com
617-257-4769