2023 Adelaide International Judo Open

AIO is open to all divisions from Junior Boys and Girls to Veterans. Players must be members of JudoSA, JA or IJF, turning 9 years or older this year, and a minimum grade of Junior Go Kyu (Yellow Belt) for Boys and Girls and Yon Kyu (Orange Belt) for Cadet and Senior players. No Limits players are welcome.

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 2023

     Registration:  4.00pm to 5.30pm

     Weigh-in:  4.00pm to 5.30pm at The Lights (Event Venue) - one location for all players

NOTE: Judo as part of the Australian Masters Games is being held on this day at this Venue

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2023

     Registration: from 8.00am

     Event Official Opening:  9.00am

• 8.00am - Kata practice
• 9.30am - Kata competition - Medal Presentation
• 10.30am - Shiai - Order of matches: Ascending age and weight Divisions, finishing with the Opens - followed by Medal Presentation.

     Event Official Closing:  End of event (5.00pm approx)  

NOTICES:

• Weigh-in: Changes to weight divisions will be allowed at time of weigh-in. If you are unable to weigh-in at the specified time period please contact the Event Coordinator at [email protected] at least a day prior to the event.

• Combining divisions: If there is only one entry in a weight or age division, the player will be entered in the next higher weight class. JudoSA may combine divisions in alignment with best principles, to ensure players have a match, taking into account the player's weight, age and skill level to maximise a safe environment. Combined weight divisions do not attract National Selection Points.

• Match sequence: The published match sequence is an estimate, players should use this as a guide only and players should arrive well in advance of their forecast fight time. The draw is not final and subject to change without notice.

Judogi and Safety Requirements

• All players competing in the event must have undamaged and clean white and blue judogi that meets current size regulations. The sleeves must cover up the full arm including wrist; the 'skirt' has to cover the buttocks completely; the distance between the bottom of the trousers and the exterior ankle bone must be less or equal to 5 cm; and the belt tips starting from the central knot must have a length between 20 and 30cm.
• White judogi for kata.

• Females players to wear a white T-shirt under the judogi.

• The nails of the feet and hands to be clean and cut short.

• Long hair: Tie up long hair securely so it is out of the way, not covering the neck and does not prevent the grip of the opponent. Hair ties must not be metallic.

• Mouth Guards: As per the Judo Australia Sporting Code, mouth guards are permitted provided they are properly fitted by a dentist. Unfitted mouth guards shall not be permitted. The player must provide documentation prior to the competition to the Event Coordinator at [email protected] and the player must also notify the mat Referee that they have a mouth guard each time they enter the mat to compete.