Pool system in various age and weight categories to be determined by the Tournament Director to optimize  competition and safety. All matches "Stop Time" clock stops on matte. 

MATCH TIME: 

JUNIORS (12 years old and under)…...2 ½ minutes; Golden Score 1 minute

INTERMEDIATES (13-16 years old)…3 minutes; Golden Score 2 minutes

SENIORS (Non-blackbelts)....................3 minutes; Golden Score 2 minutes

BLACK BELTS ………………………..4 minutes; Golden Score: IJF Rules 

CONTEST RULES: Current IJF Contest Rules Modified as follows: 

1. No Double Knee Drop Seoinage will be allowed for contestants 12 years old and under.  

2. No Shime Waza (choking techniques) for 12 years old and under. If a 12 year old or younger contestant is pooled with 13 years  old or older contestants, choking techniques will not be allowed for all contestants in that pool. 

3. Kansetsu Waza (Joint lock techniques) will be allowed in the Black Belt division only. 

4. Pre 2003 IJF Medical rule except black belt divisions.  

5. Golden Score will be used if there is a tie. 

6. The CARE System will not be used.

7. There may be Co-ed competition for ages 10 and under.

8. Contest areas will be 6m x 6m with a 3m safety area. Out of bounds area that is on the outside and adjoined to the contest area will be 4m.

SCORING SYSTEM: Places will be determined according to the following criteria, in this order: 

1. Most points; 

2. If the number of points are tied, then most wins; 

3. If two contestants are tied in wins and points- then revert to result of head to head match; whoever won the match between them  will be given the higher place or if the two contestants have not competed, they will be given the option to compete, if the sizes  are not that different. If this situation arises and there is a question about this, consult with the Tournament Director.

4. In all other cases not covered by these rules, consult with the Tournament Director. 

POINT SYSTEM: IPPON- 10 PTS., WAZA ARI- 7 PTS., and DECISION- 1 PT. 

AWARDS: Each pool will be awarded first, second and third places. 

COMPETITION DIVISIONS: Coaches, Instructors, & Parents are responsible to check pools when posted to ensure the safety of their students.  Anyone over 10 pounds of his age group will go to the next age and weight, up to 14 yrs. We are using light, middle and heavy weight divisions for each entry. We feel that this way we can get everyone to be included in a bracket. Weights shown on Smoothcomp are just preliminary parameters. We will adjust them accordingly, depending on the judokas that register.