2023 SC State Judo Championships

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date: June 3rd, 2023

Venue: Northwood Baptist

           2200 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

Registration Deadline: 5/31/2022 (Wednesday) Register online only.  By using the Smooth Comp interface, all matches will be scheduled and run through an automated bracketing and scoring system.  Coaches are encouraged to build a free academy profile.  Players will also make a free profile and add their academy.  American Judo Foundation will be using this platform to register for future Samurai Slam tournaments, and we hope it will save us all time and improve the efficiency of our events.

JUDO TOUrnament

Cost: $60/division, $20 additional divisions (Max 3 divisions) Exhibition matches available after official matches.  

Hotel Suggestions: 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston-Ashley Phosphate

7670 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406      (843) 553-1600

Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Blvd

2688 Fernwood Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406       (843) 735-7500

Chief Referee: TBD

Brackets will be combined at tournament organizers discretion with the goal of larger brackets and maximum number of matches for players.  Samurai Slam tournaments are developmental, meaning that players should be challenged by a range of competitors to hone their skills.

Schedule: 

8-10AM Setup Venue (All Volunteers)

8-10AM Check/Weigh-ins for Juvenile and under

9AM Kids Warmup Games with Brad

10AM Referee Meeting

10:30AM Players Meeting 

11AM Opening Ceremony

11PM Kata, Juvenile and under Competition Starts

12-1PM Check/Weigh-ins for Cadet and above

2PM (approx) Cadet and above Competition Starts

5-7PM (approx) Awards and Takedown