1) The Sunshine State Games Rules Meeting for all
referees, technical officials, coaches, and players
start at 6:00 pm on (Friday) June 17, 2005 at
tournament site.


2) This is also a call for all referees that are going
to work the 2005 Sunshine State Games [Judo Part](more
information below). Please contact me at
awejudo@... or call me at (321) 724-1824.
The referee attire for this event will be the IJF
Standard (black blazer, black tie, white dress shirt
(short Sleeves), gray dress pants, and black socks).


3) PLEASE Notify me of anybody that plans on testing
for F.J.I. Regional Referee so I can have the proper
amount of written test made available.

For those referees that are testing for F.J.I.
Regional Referee, F.J.I. Regional Written Referee
Testing will occur after the Rules Meeting on Friday,
June 17, 2005. Min. Test score of 70% on the written
test.

The F.J.I. Regional Practical will occur during the
competition both days (Saturday, June 18 and Sunday,
June 19, 2005).

Min age to test for F.J.I. Regional Referee:
18 years of age

Min rank to test for F.J.I. Regional Referee:
Sr. Sankyu (3rd Brown Belt)

Must have a current USJI, USJF, or USJA membership to
test for F.J.I. Regional Referee.

Must have proof of the Age, rank and USJI, USJF, or
USJA membership in order to test.

Fee for F.J.I. Regional: $20 cash (only have to pay if
you pass)

It is STRONGLY recommend that all the F.J.I. Regional
candidates attend the Rules Meeting listed above.


Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis
Head Referee of the 2005 Sunshine State Games (Judo
Part)

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2005 Sunshine State Games (Judo Part)
http://www.flasports.com/pdfs/2005%20Summer%20Games/Judo.pdf

Sanction: U.S.J.A.

June 17-19, 2005 (Friday-Sunday)

Venue Location:
Broward Community College
3501 Southwest Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314


Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 17, 2005
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5 pm to 9 pm On-Site Registration (All)
5 pm to 9 pm Weigh-in (All Master & Junior)
6 pm to 8 pm Rules Meeting
F.J.I. Regional Written Referee Testing will occur
after the Rules Meeting

Saturday, June 18, 2005
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[Competition on this day is Juniors & Masters, MUST
Weigh-in on Friday, June 17, 2005, 5 pm to 7 pm, NO
MORNING WEIGH-INS]

8:30 am to 9 am Rules Meeting
10 am Opening Ceremony
10:15 am Shiai Starts
3 pm to 5 pm On-site registration (Senior & Kata)
3 pm to 5 pm Weigh-in (Senior)


Sunday, June 19, 2005
_____________________

[NO MORNING WEIGH-INS]

9 am Opening Ceremony
9:15 am Kata starts
10:15 am Senior Shiai Starts


Rules:
IJF Modified
* Matches 3 minutes, Double Elimination
* No Blue Gi required
* No Shime Waza (Choking) allowed under 13
* No Kansetsu Waza (Locking) allowed under 17

Tournament Director reserves the right to make changes
as needed.

Entry Requirements: (NO EXCEPTIONS)
1. Pre-registration fee is $20 per division entered
and includes an official Sunshine State Games t-shirt.
On-site registration entry fee is $30 per division
entered and includes an official Sunshine State Games
t-shirt. On-site registration will only be accepted
during the times designated times listed below.

2. All pre-registration entries must be postmarked by
May 20, 2005. [NOTE: 1 day earlier than previous
e-mail]

3. Each applicant must complete an Individual Entry
Form and Waiver of Liability.

4. Each applicant must confirm their registration at
http://www.flasports.com/ or contact (850) 488-8347.

5. Entry fee family discount for Junior division
pre-registration only. 1st Jr. Entry - $20 per
division, 2nd Jr. Entry - $10.00 per division, 3rd Jr.
Entry or more - $5.00 per division.

6. Competitors may compete in only one Shiai division
per day.

7. Please note Kata partner name on application under
column labeled "Partner".

8. Please name Kata when competing in open Kata
division under column labeled
"Rating/Rank/Class/Belt."

9. Men & Women Juniors must provide proof of age by
providing a copy of birth certificate.

10. ALL REGISTRANTS MUST WEIGH-IN AT DESIGNATED TIMES.
NO EXCEPTIONS!


FORMAT:
1. Texas Match System will be used.

2. Straight double elimination format. The last three
players to go out will win first, second and third
place.

3. Match time: 3 minutes.

4. Shiai compettiion will be by age group and weight.
All divisions will be Open belt and Class.

5. Kata competition will be coed all ages.

6. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to
the top three finishers in each event.

7. Awards will be given for outstanding Judokai Junior
Female, Junior Male, Senior Female, and Senior Male.

8. Event Director has the right to change the
competitor's wegith division and categories as deemed
necessary.

Weight Classes:
Women (lbs.)
Age 6-8: 40 and under, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+

Age 9-10: 55 and under, 56-65, 66-75, 76-85, 86+

Age 11-12: 70 and under, 71-85, 86-100, 101-115, 116+

Age 13-16: 89 and under, 90-105, 106-113, 114-124, 125-138, 139-153, 154-171,
172+

Senior: 99, 106, 114, 125, 139, 154, 172, 173+

Masters: Light, Medium, and Heavyweight


Men (lbs.)
Age 6-8: 45 and under, 46-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75-90, 91+

Age 9-10: 60 and under, 61-72, 73-85, 86-98, 99-112, 113+

Age 11-12: 75 and under, 76-90,91-105,106-120,121-135, 136+

Age 13-14: 90 and under, 91-110, 111-122, 123, 131,
132-144, 145-160, 161-177, 178+

Age 15-16: 123, 132, 145, 161, 178, 198, 220, 221+

Senior: 123, 132, 145, 161, 178, 198, 220, 221+

Masters: Light, Medium, and Heavyweight

Contact Info:
* Florida Sports Foundation (850)488-8347
http://www.flasports.com/
* Host Club -Tomodachi (561) 496-7000 or 738-7704
http://www.JudoUs.com
* Fred Hand (850)488-5373 or Hand_F@...
* Gwen Leys (954) 942-8108 or gsleysrn@...
* Mike Szrejter (561) 704-3414 or mikesz@...


Judo Events/Event Codes
Shiai:
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Men Junior 6-8 023JMS08
Men Junior 9-10 023JMS10
Men Junior 11-12 023JMS11
Men Junior 13-14 023JMS13
Men Junior 15-16 023JMS15
Men Senior (Open Belt) 023JMS17
Men Master 30-39 023JMS30
Men Master 40-49 023JMS40
Men Master 50+ 023JMS50
Women Junior 6-8 023JWS06
Women Junior 9-10 023JWS09
Women Junior 11-12 023JWS11
Women Junior 13-16 023JWS13
Women Senior (Open Belt) 023JWS17
Women Master 30-39 023JWS30
Women Master 40+ 023JWS40

Kata:
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Nage No Kata Tori 023JKN01
Nage No Kata Uke 023JKN02
Katame No Kata Tori 023JKK01
Katame No Kata Uke 023JKK02
Ju No Kata Tori 023JKJ01
Ju No Kata Uke 023JKJ02
Open Kata Tori 023JKO01
Open Kata Uke 023JKO02

To ensure rates listed, make your hotel reservations
by May 20, 2005. [NOTE: This date has passed.]

Don't forget to mention the Sunshine State Games or
use the designated group code found below.

Bonaventure Resort and Spa - Judo Host Hotel
Rate: $89
Group Code: 0615395FA
Reservations: (954)389-3300
250 Racquet Club Road
Weston, Florida 33326
http://www.wyndham.com/

The Sheraton Suites Plantation - Overflow
Rate: $85 King Suite w/sleeper sofa/$89 Double Suite
w/sleeper sofa
Group Code: Sunshine State Games
Reservations: Toll Free (800)325-3535 or (954)424-3300
311 North University Drive
Plantation, Florida 33324

AmeriSuites Ft. Lauderdale
Rate: $79
Group Code: Sun
Reservations: (954)659-1555
2201 N. Commerce Parkway
Weston, Florida 33326

Hampton Inn Plantation
Rate: $79
Group Code: Florida's Sunshine State Games
Reservations: (954)382-4500
7801 SW 6th Street
Plantation, Florida 33324

Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel
Rate: $89 King/ Double Rooms/ $159 Suites
Reservations: Toll Free (800)316-7708 or (954)472-2252
1230 South Pine Island Road
Plantation, Florida 33324

Residence Inn by Marriott
Rate: $99
Reservations: (954)659-8585
2605 Weston Road
Weston, Florida 33331

Staybridge Suites
Rate; $89 Single/ $105 Double/$149 Suite
Group Code: Sunshine State Games
Reservations: (954)577-9696
410 N Pine Island Road
Plantation, Florida 33324

Towne Place Suites by Marriott/Weston
Rate: $89
Reservation: (954) 659-2234
2605 Weston Road
Weston, Florida 33331

Wellesley Inn-Plantation
Rate: $69 Single/Double Rooms/$79 Suites
Reservations: (954)473-8257
7901 SW 6th Street
Plantation, Florida 33324

Weston Courtyard by Marriott
Rate: $75
Reservations: (800)321-2211 or (954)343-2225
2000 N. Commerce Parkway
Weston, Florida 33326