Junior Olympic National Championships and International Championship

What to expect when you arrive!

For those of you who are new to a USA Judo national event or Anaheim, it is important for you to read and understand the information below.

This is a national event, where roster points are involved. Thus, formats and enforcement of rules is critical to keeping the integrity of the event. USA Judo national events are unlike any local or regional event you have probably attended, and we hope that this information will help guide you through the process.

Check-in Process:

• Only check in if you have a change to your weight or category.
• Proceed to your weigh in time if you have no changes.
• Ensuring the athlete is in the correct category/weight is your responsibility. Please do not ask us to select a category/weight for your athlete.
• Changes to an athlete’s weight can only be made during the check in process, not at weigh in or after an official weigh-in.
• Do not let your child check themselves in.
• Be sure you initial the check in sheet.
• Check the athlete’s weight before coming through the check in process. Unofficial scales are provided in the weigh in room. Weighing on the official scale then deciding you want to change weights is not permitted.
• If you feel you pre-registered but are not on the check in sheet, please see the event director immediately.

Weigh-in:

• See schedule of events for weigh in times.
• Read the posted Weigh-in Procedures and understand them prior to getting on the official scale.
• An athlete may get on the unofficial scale as many times as you want if the event allows for it (READ THE ENTRY PACKET)
• Once an athlete steps on the official scale, that weight is recorded and is official. You cannot get off and back on. There is no second chance.
• Not only can you miss weight by being too heavy, you can miss weight by being too light. Know what your weight category is----READ THE ENTRY PACKET.
• Changes to your weight category cannot be made during the weigh in process, they must be made at the check in process prior to going to official weigh in.
• Make sure that you read what your official weight is and that it is recorded correctly on the weigh in sheet prior to you initialing the sheet.

Draw:

A representative for each athlete must attend the draw to ensure the athlete is in the correct category. Failure to confirm or make changes/corrections during the draw may result in the athlete NOT COMPETING IN THESE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

• Preliminary brackets will be posted at the Anaheim Convention Center.
• This is not the final brackets.
• Brackets will be posted on the wall.
• At this time, you will have a chance to review and make a change if you find an error.
• Change forms will be provided.
• At 6:00 pm all changes will need to be completed. No forms will be accepted after 6pm.
• At 6:15 pm the USA Judo staff will enter in all changes and redraw the brackets that need correction.
• All brackets will be posted online once mats assignments are completed.
• We are anticipating that brackets will be posted online by 10pm.

Transportation:

• No transportation will be provided

Spectator Admission:

Spectator tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the competition venue.

• Adult (13 and up): $15.00
• 9-12 years old: $8.00
• Children 8 and under: Free
• Weekend Pass: $40.00

Schedule of Events:

• Thursday:
• Weigh in: Juvenile, Cadet, & Intermediate
• Friday:
• Competition: Juvenile, Cadet, & Intermediate
• Weigh in: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, IJF Junior & all novice
• Saturday:
• Competition: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, IJF Junior & all novice
• International Check in & Registration
• Weigh in: All categories
• Sunday:
• International Competition: ALL CATEGORIES

USA Judo International Training Camp:

• Schedule:
• July 1st and July 2nd
• Practice times: 9:30am to 11:30am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm
• Located:

American Sports Center
1500 S. Anaheim Blvd

• All international teams will be attending camp.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Spencer Molnar at spencer.molnar@usajudo.us.