2005 Jr. US Open
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2005 Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships
(Formerly the U.S. Junior and Youth International)

Held under the Sanction of United States Judo, Inc.;
Number 2005-006

August 5-7, 2005

Hosted by:
Hialeah/Budokan Judo Club

Sponsored:
Zebra Mats, Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Visitors
Bureau

Tournament Headquarters:
The Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale
1100 SE 17th St,
Ft Lauderdale Florida
Tel: 954-527-2700
http://www.ftlauderdale.embsuites.com/

Training Camp:
August 2, 3, 4, 2005

Competition Site:
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center

Weigh-in:
August 5; 12-4 PM Junior (under 15) and Cadets (under
17)
August 6; 1-4 PM Juvenile-1&2 (under 11 & 13) and
Youth (under 20)

Competition Date:
August 6 Junior (under 15) and Cadets (under 17)
August 7 Juvenile-1&2 (under 11 & 13) and Youth
(under 20)

Tournament Co-Directors:
Gerry Navarro and John Miller
Gerry: 16131 N.W. 12 Street; Pembroke Pines, FL;
33028; (954) 435-6976 / Fax: (954) 435-6976;
gerrynavarro@...
John: 303-237-0063; jonmira@...

Category Age in 2005 Year of birth
Juvenile – 1 under 11 years old Born 1995 or later
Juvenile – 2 under 13 years old Born 1993 or later
Junior under 15 years old Born 1991 or later
Cadet under 17 years old Born 1989 or later
Youth under 20 years old Born 1986 or later

New Elimination System:
A modified Double Elimination System will replace the
Repechage system. This new system will insure that
all athletes have at least two (2) matches. The Gold
and Silver medals will be determined as in past years,
by a single-elimination system (or round robin for
divisions of 5 athletes or fewer.) All losers will
compete in a loser’s pool. The final two matches will
be between the last two remaining athletes in the
loser’s pool and the losers of the semifinals. The
two winners of those matches will be awarded third
place; the two losers will be awarded fifth place.

Pan American Judo Union Membership Requirement: The
Junior US Open has been designated an official Pan
American Judo Union (PJU) Junior Circuit event. As
such, the Pan American Judo Union requires that all
competitors and officials be members of the PJU. For
membership requirements, Officials shall include:
Coaches, Delegates, Doctors, Physiotherapists, etc.,
as well as the Federation members who appear in the
Team’s Registration form. This is an annual
requirement.

The cost will be:
a. Competitors US $20 (Twenty American Dollars)
b. Officials US $30 (Thirty American Dollars)

The PJU membership resolution can be read at
http://www.usjudo.org/forms/PJUIDCardResolution.htm

PJU Dan Grade (Black Belt) registration requirement:
Because the Junior US Open has been designated an
official PJU Junior Circuit event, the PJU requires
that all competitors who hold black belt rank,
register that rank with the International Judo
Federation (IJF) and the PJU. This is a one-time
registration requirement.

The cost of the PJU Dan Grade Recognition as well as
the request for application to the IJF level of Dan
Grade Recognition will be US $60 (Sixty American
dollars). The cost of PJU Recognition for those who
already have the IJF Recognition will be US $20
(Twenty American dollars.)

The PJU Dan Grade registration resolution can be read
at http://www.usjudo.org/forms/PJUDanResolution.htm

These fees are IN ADDITION to the tournament entry fee
and will be collected at the event by officials from
the Pan American Judo Union.

If athletes and officials wish to pay these fees and
receive membership and dan grade recognition in
advance, forms and instructions can be obtained at USA
Judo’s website:
http://www.usjudo.org/forms

ATHLETES AND OFFICIALS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT FOR THE
PAST TWO YEARS USA JUDO HAS SUCCESSFULLY RESISTED THE
IMPOSITION OF THESE FEES. HOWEVER, WITH THE STATED
POSITION THAT THE PJU WOULD REFUSE TO OFFICIALLY
RECOGNIZE THE EVENT, WE ARE RELUCTANTLY INSTITUTING
THE PJU FEES.

ELIGIBILITY
Non U.S. Citizens:
Athletes must compete for the country of which they
are a citizen and must present a letter from their
country’s federation stating that they are a member in
good standing and have the Federation’s permission to
compete. Proof of Citizenship must be presented at
Tournament Check-in. Passports are mandatory for all
citizens of countries other than the United States.

United States Citizens:
A U.S. Citizen may participate if he or she is a
current member in good standing of United States Judo,
Inc. United States citizens must present either a
passport or a birth certificate.

Citizens of No Country:
Individuals who are not citizens of any country, but
are authorized by the Department of Justice of the
United States to remain in the United States, may
participate by meeting the criteria listed above for
U.S. Citizens.

All Athletes:
All athletes must meet the age and weight
requirements. Proof of age must be shown. All
individuals must also submit all required documents
and pay the appropriate entry fee.
U. S. Citizens having questions regarding eligibility
should contact; Mr. Leo White; Chairman, National
Coaching and Training Subcommittee; Leo White; 4371
Weston Drive; Lilburn, GA 30047-3168; 678-924-6960
H678-924-1161; email Leo209@...

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CAMP
Dates: Tuesday through Thursday, August 2-4, 2005
Eligibility: Same as for the Tournament.
Cost: $90.00 per person. Cost DOES NOT include Hotel
or Meals. Refer to camp entry form for details.

HOTEL
The Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale; 1100 SE 17th St;
Ft Lauderdale Florida
Tel: 954-527-2700
http://www.ftlauderdale.embsuites.com/
The Hotel package includes: $93.00 plus 11% tax per
night includes up to four people; Full breakfast for
up to four people; Transportation to and from the
airport; Transportation to and from the tournament
venue; A happy 2-hour 5-7 pm free cocktails and
drinks.
Reservations must be made by July 2, 2005. State you
are with the Judo Championships.

TOURNAMENT VENUE
The Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center

TRANSPORTATION
Free Shuttle Transportation is available between the
Hotel and the Airport.

SPECTATOR ADMISSION
$8.00 per person per day. Children under 12 Free.
Two-day passes $12.00.
· Current and Former Olympic Team Members and Staff
receive free admission and floor passes.
· USA Judo Life Members will receive free admission
(spectator seating only.)


RULES

The Championships will be conducted in accordance
with the Contest Rules, Organization Code and Sporting
Code of the International Judo Federation, as revised
for the 2005 Jr. US Open Judo Championship. These
rules include, but are not limited to draw, weigh-in,
length of contests, and competition procedures.

· Determination of Weight Category: Athletes are asked
to make a preliminary declaration of weight on the
entry form or at check-in/registration. However, in
this tournament the athlete’s actual weight at
weigh-in will determine the category of competition,
i.e. the athlete does not have to “make” the declared
weight.
· Shime-waza rule: Shime-waza (choking) allowed in
Junior, Cadet, and Youth categories only.
· Kansetsu-waza rule: Kansetsu-waza (arm locks)
allowed in Youth (IJF-Junior) category only.
· Injury Rule: Decisions as to whether an athlete may
continue if injured while on the mat, are to be
resolved in accordance with IJF rules; such decisions
occurring off the mat or not covered by the IJF rules,
are to be made by the coach, the athlete, and the Team
Doctor. If there is not a unanimous opinion among
these three individuals, the athlete may not continue
(Board-approved October 22, 1998.)
· Match lengths:
Juvenile 1, 2, Junior 3 minutes
Cadet and Youth: 5 minutes
· Judo gi color: Although optional, USA Judo
encourages the wearing of a Blue judo gi by the “blue”
side competitor. The “white” side competitor must
wear a white judo gi. Competitors are responsible for
appearing in the correct color gi. Under no
circumstances shall both competitors be allowed to
compete in blue gis, nor will the blue and white
competitors be allowed to switch positions. The gi
jacket and pants must be the same color; no mixing of
colors. In all matches where the both competitors are
wearing white gis, both competitors will remove their
grade belts and wear a blue or white belt to identify
the contestant’s designated color for the match.

COMPETITORS AND THEIR COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
PROVIDING THEIR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELTS FOR THIS
COMPETITION. THIS RULE WILL INSURE THAT THE BELTS FIT
PROPERLY. PLEASE MARK YOUR BELTS WITH YOUR NAME OR
CLUB.
· Divisions will be posted for coach/player inspection
as soon as possible after the close of weigh-ins on
each day. 1 hour later, any necessary corrections
will be made, the draw will be performed, and
brackets, with match numbers will be posted.
· Authorized coaches will be given admission onto the
venue floor. One coach per contestant.

METHOD OF COMPETITION

1. Categories having five (5) Competitors or less:
Round Robin Pool (every competitor competes against
every other competitor). The order of finish is
determined by number of wins, then, if tied, by total
points (Ippon=10, Waza-ari=7, Yuko=5, Koka=3,
Decision=1). If tied in wins and points, the winner of
the head-to-head competition between the two who are
still tied determines the winner. If three or more
are still tied in wins and points for any place
(first, second, or third), those contestants involved
must contest again to determine the order of finish.

2. Categories having six (6) competitors or greater:
Modified Double Elimination. Players are divided into
two pools, A and B by means of a draw (described
above.)
Determination of 1st and 2nd place: The "knockout"
(single elimination) system is used to produce two
finalists, who will compete for 1st & 2nd place.
Determination of 3rd - 5th place: All contestants who
were defeated before the semifinals will compete in a
consolation bracket (referred to as a loser’s pool).
Athletes will be placed in the losers pool in a way
that attempts to keep those who met in the “winners”
pool from meeting again, although depending on the
size of the division, this will not always be
possible. The losers of the semifinals will fight in
the last two matches of the loser’s pool. The winners
of those two matches (2) will be placed 3rd, the
losers (2) will be placed 5th.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following is a general schedule of events. All
dates and days of the week are final. However, the
times listed are approximate and the Organizing
Committee reserves the right to change these, if
necessary. The final schedule will be provided to
delegations, officials, and athletes upon arrival.
Tuesday, August 2 - Thursday, August 4, 2005
International Training Camp Final Training camp
schedule will be provided upon arrival

Friday, August 5, 2005
0930-1500 (9:30 am - 3:00 pm): Tournament Check-in.
All athletes must check-in with tournament officials,
in person, at the tournament headquarters hotel to
confirm participation and make a final declaration of
weight Category.
1200-1600 (12:00 pm - 4:00pm): Official Weigh-in for
Junior (under 15 yrs.) and Cadet (under 17 yrs.)
Categories ONLY. Contestants may check weight as many
times as desired prior to the start of the official
weigh-in. During official weigh-in, a contestant is
given only one chance on the scale.
1700-1800 (5:00 pm - 6:00pm): Referee meeting
1800-1900 (6:00 pm - 7:00pm): Technical (Coaches)
Meeting

Saturday, August 6, 2005
0930 (9:30 A.M.): Eliminations (all matches except
medal matches)
Junior (under 15 yrs.) and Cadets (under 17 yrs.)
1300-1600 (1:00 pm - 4:00pm) Official Weigh-in for
Juvenile 1 & 2 (under 11 & 13 yrs.) and Youth (under
20 yrs.) Categories ONLY. Contestants may check
weight as many times as desired prior to the start of
the official weigh-in. During official weigh-in, a
contestant is given only one chance on the scale.
1600 (4:00 P.M.) Opening Ceremony
Medal matches follow Opening Ceremonies
Order of matches will be determined after
preliminary rounds.
Awards

Sunday, August 7, 2005
0930 (9:30 A.M.): Eliminations (all matches except
medal matches)
Juvenile 1&2 (under 11 & 13 yrs.) and Youth (under
20 yrs.)
Medal matches will occur 1 hour following the end of
the eliminations.
Order of matches will be determined after preliminary
rounds.
Awards: Following the medal matches.
Closing ceremonies: Following the awards.
Social Function: A party will follow the closing
ceremony for athletes, coaches, and officials at no
cost.