ELIGIBILITY:       

Anyone currently registered with any of the national governing bodies may enter the tournament. 

Cards must be presented at registration or a copy uploaded with pre-registration.

Membership applications will be available during check-in with payment by check or credit card only.

Collegiate Division competitors must present proof of enrollment per NCJA standards. NCJA membership not required. Click here for info.

Regional referee certification offered.

RULES                        

Round robin for divisions of 3 & 4, single elimination in Grand Champion, true double elimination for all others.

Modified 2022-2024 IJF rules as approved by USA Judo.

Modifications will include: no chokes under 13; no armlocks Senior Novice & all Junior

In Senior Advanced/Ne Waza/Veterans under 60 both chokes and armlocks permitted regardless of competitors’ ages and ranks.

In Veterans 60+ no chokes but armlocks allowed regardless of competitors’ ranks.

Golden score time limited where indicated.

Any required rest periods in same division will be 1 match time.

Ne Waza follows standard IJF rules with extended time for progress (see addendum).

Coaching from designated mat-side coach chairs is permitted and encouraged during matches.

WHITE AND BLUE GI REQUIRED in Senior Advanced & Grand Champion divisions 

In other divisions blue competitor may optionally wear white gi with blue belt. Any additional modifications decided by tournament director and chief referees subject to tournament day conditions.

MATCH TIMES 

Ne waza division

3 minutes / no golden score

Juniors 5-8

2 minutes / 1 minute golden score

Juniors 9-12 / Veterans 60 and over

3 minutes / 1 minute golden score

Juniors 13-16 / Senior & Collegiate Novice/ Veterans under 60

3 minutes 

Senior & Collegiate Advanced / Grand Champion

4 minutes