Attached should be a PDF version of the proposed by-laws to the FJI Board of
Directors from the Law and Legislation Committee.  This is to be discussed at
the FJI meeting on June 13, 2009 in Lakeland, FL.


Special Thanks to that committee for their hard work on this.

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis

(See e-mail below)

--- On Mon, 5/25/09, Alicia Warnick-Ellis <alitig1@...> wrote:

> From: Alicia Warnick-Ellis <alitig1@...>
> Subject: FJI Meeting notice
> To: David Ellis <AWEJUDO@...>
> Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 11:15 AM
>
> David please distribute
>
>
>
> Hi everyone. We will be holding an FJI meeting on Saturday,
> June 13 after the tournament has finished for the day, I
> don't have an exact time yet. I don't know where
> yet, perhaps at the venue and perhaps at the host hotel.
> When I have more information I wil let you know. Because the
> officers of FJi are also going to be working at the FJI
> State Championship/SSG  we will have to play things by
> ear for times and places.
>
>
>
> Please send all agenda items to me by June 5th and please
> be aware we will be discussing NEW bylaws at the meeting.
>
>
>
> If you have any questions please email David at
> awejudo@...
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Alicia

Please let me (awejudo@...) and Hector Estevez
(hestevez@...) know if you are planning on testing for Regional/Local
referees at this event so that we are sure that we bring enough written tests.

Please let me (awejudo@...) and Hector Estevez
(hestevez@...) know if you are planning on refereeing at this event.

(See e-mail below)


--- Hector Estevez <hestevez@...> wrote:

From: Hector Estevez <hestevez@...>
To: David Ellis <awejudo@...>
Cc: Fred.Hand@...
Subject: SUNSHINE STATE GAMES - REFEREES


David: 
Please send a reminder message to all Florida REFEREES to attend the SUNSHINE
SATE GAMES in LAKELAND

We will give a BRIEF CLINIC (Saturday Morning) on June 13, 2009.

Referee Dress CODE for Referees IJF (Black Blazer, White Dress shirt, black tie,
gray pants, black socks).

We will be offering Regional/Local Referee testing at the 2009 Sunshine State
Games.


Best regards
Hector Estevez, IJF-"A"
Head Judo Referee for 2009 Sunshine State Games

___________________________________________________________

JUNE 12-14, 2009

2009 Sunshine State Games (Judo Part)

<<http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml>>

LOCATION:
The Lakeland Center - Jenkins Arena
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815

POINT OF CONTACT:
Fred Hand
850-385-2957
850-488-5373
Fred.Hand@...


EVENTS / EVENT CODES
Shiai
_____
Men Bantam 1 (Age 6 years & younger) 023JMS01
Men Bantam 2 (Age 7 years) 023JMS02
Men Bantam 3 (Age 8 years) 023JMS03
Men Intermediate 1 (Age 9 & 10 years) 023JMS04
Men Intermediate 2 (Age 11 & 12 years) 023JMS05
Men Juvenile A (Age 13 & 14 years) 023JMS06
Men Juvenile B (Age 15 & 16 years) 023JMS07
Men Senior (Age 17 years & older) 023JMS08
Men Master (Age 30 years & older) 023JMS09

Women Bantam 1 (Age 6 years & younger) 023JWS01
Women Bantam 2 (Age 7 years) 023JWS02
Women Bantam 3 (Age 8 years) 023JWS03
Women Intermediate 1 (Age 9 & 10 years) 023JWS04
Women Intermediate 2 (Age 11 & 12 years) 023JWS05
Women Juvenile A (Age 13 & 14 years) 023JWS06
Women Juvenile B (Age 15 & 16 years) 023JWS07
Women Senior (Age 17 years & older) 023JWS08
Women Master (Age 30 years & older) 023JWS09

Kata
____
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


SCHEDULE
________
Friday, June 12, 2009
_____________________
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On-site Registration
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Weigh-in (All Master & Junior)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Officials and Coaches Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 2009
_______________________
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Officials Meeting
10:00 a.m. Opening Program
10:15 a.m. Tournament Starts
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. On-site Registration
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weigh-in Men & Women Senior

Sunday, June 14, 2009
_____________________
9:00 a.m. Opening Program
9:15 a.m. Kata competition starts
10:15 a.m. Men & Women Senior Matches start


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
__________________
1. Pre-registration fee is $25 per division entered and includes an official
Sunshine State Games t-shirt.
NO refunds.

2. 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 designated times listed above.
NO refunds.

3. All pre-registration entries must be received by May 29, 2009 or register
online at www.flasports.com by June 11, 2009.

4. Each applicant must complete an Individual Entry Form and Waiver of Liability
or register online at www.flasports.com.

5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm their registration by
visiting www.flasports.com or calling toll-free 866-FL-GAMES (866-354-2637).

6. Entry fee family discount for Junior Division pre-registration only, mail in
entry only. 1st Jr. Entry - $20 per division, 2nd Jr. Entry - $10 per division,
3rd Jr. Entry or more- $5 per division.

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

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

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

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

11. All registrants must weigh-in at designated times. NO EXCEPTIONS!

12. Please note club name under "School" field and instructor's name under
"Coach" field.


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

2. Match times for all is three (3) minutes, with "Golden Score" in effect as
needed.

3. Shiai competition will be by age group and weight. All divisions will be Open
Belt and Class.

4. Kata competition will be coed all ages.

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

6. Awards will be given for outstanding Judoka Junior Female, Junior Male,
Senior Female and Senior Male.

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


WEIGHT CLASSES
______________
All weights are in Kilograms (kg). (1 kg. = 2.2046 lbs.)

Men/Male
________
Bantam 1 (Age 6 & younger) 19, 23, 28, 28+
Bantam 2 (Age 7) 21, 25, 30, 30+
Bantam 3 (Age 8) 23, 27, 31, 35, 35+
Intermediate 1 (Age 9-10) 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, 43+
Intermediate 2 (Age 11-12) 28, 31, 34, 38, 42, 48, 53, 53+
Juvenile A (Age 13-14) 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 64, 64+
Juvenile B (Age 15-16) 51, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 90+
Senior (Age 17+) 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, 100+, Open
Master (Age 30+) 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, 100+, Open

Women/Female
____________
Bantam 1 (Age 6 & younger) 19, 23, 28, 28+
Bantam 2 (Age 7) 21, 25, 30, 30+
Bantam 3 (Age 8) 23, 27, 31, 35, 35+
Intermediate 1 (Age 9-10) 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, 43+
Intermediate 2 (Age 11-12) 28, 31, 34, 38, 42, 48, 53, 53+
Juvenile A (Age 13-14) 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 64, 64+
Juvenile B (Age 15-16) 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Senior (Age 17+) 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, 78+, Open
Master (Age 30+) 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, 78+, Open


SPORT RULES
___________
1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with International Judo
Federation Rules Modified.
2. No Shime Waza (choking technique) in ages 6-12.
3. No Kansetsu Waza (joint locking technique) in ages 6-16.
4. The Event Director has the right to change the competitor's weight division
and categories as deemed necessary.


HOST HOTEL
__________
Days Inn & Suites
4502 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Rate: $71.99 Single/$81.99 Double
Phone: 877-683-5095
Group Code: Sunshine State Games

County Inn & Suites
4500 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Rate: $89.99 Single; Double / $109.99 Suite
Group Code: Florida's Sunshine Games
Phone: 863-595-4500
www.countyinns.com/lakelandfl

Visit www.flasports.com of complete listing of hotels.


FSF STAFF CONTACT
_________________
Kevin Bryan
(850) 410-5288
kbryan@...


STATE DIRECTOR
______________
Fred Hand
(850) 488-5373
Fred.Hand@...


VENUE DIRECTIONS - The following directions are listed to assist participants
with the general location of their competition site. Directions have been given
from I-4 as a standard, general point of reference and may not indicate the most
direct route from your location.

The Lakeland Center
From I-4: Take Exit 32/US 98/Florida Avenue South. Continue straight on Florida
Avenue South for approximately 3 miles. Turn Right (West) on Lime Street. The
Lakeland Center will be on the Right. For parking, continue on Lime Street, past
The Lakeland Center. Enter through Gate 6, continue straight at the gated booth
and turn Right at Row 4. Parking is straight ahead.

(See e-mail below for the Clinic, FJI Sanction #2009-05, on May 22-23, 2009)

--- On Mon, 5/18/09, Marc Maciel <marcmaciel@...> wrote:

> From: Marc Maciel <marcmaciel@...>
> Subject: Sasaki's Clinic
> To: David Ellis <AWEJUDO@...>
> Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 4:56 PM
>
> David,
> Our website is down could distribute this.
> Marc Maciel
>
>
>

Update US Jr Open Fort Lauderdale, FL

Clubs which have confirmed

Two mats are still available, individuals that are not in a club  group but
would like to work the scorer tables reply and we will get you  assigned.

Remember we include the following:
1. Free event T-shirt  $20.00
2. Free Training Camp for your child   $150.00
3. Free entrance to the venue  $20.00
4. Free hot Meal  $12.00


Mat #1 West Palm Beach (Hector Vega)
Mat #2 Kitsusai (Prado)
Mat#3 Warriors (Cobb)
Mat #4 Panther (Somerset)
Mat #5  ?
Mat #6  ?


Thanks

Gerry Navarro

(See e-mail below with PDF attachment)

--- On Fri, 5/15/09, Marc Maciel <marcmaciel@...> wrote:

From: Marc Maciel <marcmaciel@...>
Subject: Tampa Bay Judo and Aikido Dojo Clinic
To: David Ellis <AWEJUDO@...>
Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 2:33 PM

David, Could you make sure that this Flyer gets distributed?
____________________________________________________________

To make Florida Judo stronger,
Shinjiro Sasaki will be providing a 6 hour Competitive Strategy Clinic, that
starts on Fri., May 22, ‘09 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Sat., May 23rd two session:
10:00am to 12:00pm, and 2:00pm to 4:00pm. All competitors 16 and up, coaches,
and instructors are welcome to participate in all 3 sessions for $40 or $20 per
session.

Thank you,
Clinic Director: Marc Maciel,
Cell 913-494-7684, marcmaciel@...

JUNE 12-14, 2009

2009 Sunshine State Games (Judo Part)

<<http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml>>

LOCATION:
The Lakeland Center - Jenkins Arena
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815

POINT OF CONTACT:
Fred Hand
850-385-2957
850-488-5373
Fred.Hand@...


HEAD REFEREE:
Hector Estevez - IJF-"A" Referee


REFEREE ATTIRE:
IJF Referee attire (Black blazer, black tie, white short-sleeve dress shirt,
gray pants, and black socks)


EVENTS / EVENT CODES
Shiai
_____
Men Bantam 1 (Age 6 years & younger) 023JMS01
Men Bantam 2 (Age 7 years) 023JMS02
Men Bantam 3 (Age 8 years) 023JMS03
Men Intermediate 1 (Age 9 & 10 years) 023JMS04
Men Intermediate 2 (Age 11 & 12 years) 023JMS05
Men Juvenile A (Age 13 & 14 years) 023JMS06
Men Juvenile B (Age 15 & 16 years) 023JMS07
Men Senior (Age 17 years & older) 023JMS08
Men Master (Age 30 years & older) 023JMS09

Women Bantam 1 (Age 6 years & younger) 023JWS01
Women Bantam 2 (Age 7 years) 023JWS02
Women Bantam 3 (Age 8 years) 023JWS03
Women Intermediate 1 (Age 9 & 10 years) 023JWS04
Women Intermediate 2 (Age 11 & 12 years) 023JWS05
Women Juvenile A (Age 13 & 14 years) 023JWS06
Women Juvenile B (Age 15 & 16 years) 023JWS07
Women Senior (Age 17 years & older) 023JWS08
Women Master (Age 30 years & older) 023JWS09

Kata
____
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


SCHEDULE
________
Friday, June 12, 2009
_____________________
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On-site Registration
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Weigh-in (All Master & Junior)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Officials and Coaches Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 2009
_______________________
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Officials Meeting
10:00 a.m. Opening Program
10:15 a.m. Tournament Starts
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. On-site Registration
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weigh-in Men & Women Senior

Sunday, June 14, 2009
_____________________
9:00 a.m. Opening Program
9:15 a.m. Kata competition starts
10:15 a.m. Men & Women Senior Matches start


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
__________________
1. Pre-registration fee is $25 per division entered and includes an official
Sunshine State Games t-shirt.
NO refunds.

2. 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 designated times listed above.
NO refunds.

3. All pre-registration entries must be received by May 29, 2009 or register
online at www.flasports.com by June 11, 2009.

4. Each applicant must complete an Individual Entry Form and Waiver of Liability
or register online at www.flasports.com.

5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm their registration by
visiting www.flasports.com or calling toll-free 866-FL-GAMES (866-354-2637).

6. Entry fee family discount for Junior Division pre-registration only, mail in
entry only. 1st Jr. Entry - $20 per division, 2nd Jr. Entry - $10 per division,
3rd Jr. Entry or more- $5 per division.

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

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

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

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

11. All registrants must weigh-in at designated times. NO EXCEPTIONS!

12. Please note club name under "School" field and instructor's name under
"Coach" field.


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

2. Match times for all is three (3) minutes, with "Golden Score" in effect as
needed.

3. Shiai competition will be by age group and weight. All divisions will be Open
Belt and Class.

4. Kata competition will be coed all ages.

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

6. Awards will be given for outstanding Judoka Junior Female, Junior Male,
Senior Female and Senior Male.

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


WEIGHT CLASSES
______________
All weights are in Kilograms (kg). (1 kg. = 2.2046 lbs.)

Men/Male
________
Bantam 1 (Age 6 & younger) 19, 23, 28, 28+
Bantam 2 (Age 7) 21, 25, 30, 30+
Bantam 3 (Age 8) 23, 27, 31, 35, 35+
Intermediate 1 (Age 9-10) 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, 43+
Intermediate 2 (Age 11-12) 28, 31, 34, 38, 42, 48, 53, 53+
Juvenile A (Age 13-14) 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 64, 64+
Juvenile B (Age 15-16) 51, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 90+
Senior (Age 17+) 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, 100+, Open
Master (Age 30+) 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, 100+, Open

Women/Female
____________
Bantam 1 (Age 6 & younger) 19, 23, 28, 28+
Bantam 2 (Age 7) 21, 25, 30, 30+
Bantam 3 (Age 8) 23, 27, 31, 35, 35+
Intermediate 1 (Age 9-10) 26, 30, 34, 38, 43, 43+
Intermediate 2 (Age 11-12) 28, 31, 34, 38, 42, 48, 53, 53+
Juvenile A (Age 13-14) 36, 40, 44, 48, 53, 58, 64, 64+
Juvenile B (Age 15-16) 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 70+
Senior (Age 17+) 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, 78+, Open
Master (Age 30+) 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, 78+, Open


SPORT RULES
___________
1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with International Judo
Federation Rules Modified.
2. No Shime Waza (choking technique) in ages 6-12.
3. No Kansetsu Waza (joint locking technique) in ages 6-16.
4. The Event Director has the right to change the competitor's weight division
and categories as deemed necessary.


HOST HOTEL
__________
Days Inn & Suites
4502 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Rate: $71.99 Single/$81.99 Double
Phone: 877-683-5095
Group Code: Sunshine State Games

County Inn & Suites
4500 Lakeland Park Drive
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Rate: $89.99 Single; Double / $109.99 Suite
Group Code: Florida's Sunshine Games
Phone: 863-595-4500
www.countyinns.com/lakelandfl

Visit www.flasports.com of complete listing of hotels.


FSF STAFF CONTACT
_________________
Kevin Bryan
(850) 410-5288
kbryan@...


STATE DIRECTOR
______________
Fred Hand
(850) 488-5373
Fred.Hand@...


VENUE DIRECTIONS - The following directions are listed to assist participants
with the general location of their competition site. Directions have been given
from I-4 as a standard, general point of reference and may not indicate the most
direct route from your location.

The Lakeland Center
From I-4: Take Exit 32/US 98/Florida Avenue South. Continue straight on Florida
Avenue South for approximately 3 miles. Turn Right (West) on Lime Street. The
Lakeland Center will be on the Right. For parking, continue on Lime Street, past
The Lakeland Center. Enter through Gate 6, continue straight at the gated booth
and turn Right at Row 4. Parking is straight ahead.

As of May 12, 2009, I have received the following clubs 2009 FJI/USA Judo Club
Registration:
1) A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation Inc. (Pedro Kolychkine)
2) Budokan Judo Club (Evelio Garcia)
3) Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu (William "Bill" Andreas)
4) Champion Martial Arts (Angel Perez)
5) Del Diaz Mambi Training Center (Del Diaz)
6) Falcon Judo Club (Dr. Ricardo Menendez)
7) Florida School of Judo (Professor Ed Maley, Henry Saavedra)
8) Golden Tiger Shuai Jiao Judo (Jerry Li)
9) Horizon Christian Church Judo Club (Robert J. Gerner)
10) Indian River Judo (Cy Jenkins)
11) Judo & Sambo Academy (Mevloudi "Zura" Bekochvili)[Doesn't currently meet
membership requirement of 5]
12) Judo Ryu Jacksonville (John Fiege)
13) Ki-Itsu-Sai National Training Center (Jhonny Prado)
14) Lakeland Judo Academy (Philip Beytell)
15) Metro Orlando Judo Kai (C. Doug Clark)
16) Miami Dade College-North Judo (Leyshon "Jack" Williams)
17) National Judo Institute (Humberto Lopez Jr., Enrique Lopez)
18) Onikusu Judo (Ghalib "Gabe" Carmichael)
19) Orlando Judo, Inc. (Dale Thompson)
20) Panther Judo Club (Gerry Navarro)
21) Panther Tech Judo Club (Dr. Andre J. Merrill, Faith Urban)
22) Samurai Judo & Jujitsu (David E. Parritt, David J. Ellis)
23) Saska Zoku Dojo (Aksas Alouani)
24) Summerlin Judo (Brian Germain)
25) Tamiami Judo & Aikido Club Inc. (Ladislao "Lalo" Brborich, Gerardo Tello)
26) Tampa Bay Judo and Aikido Dojo Inc. (Lou Buttitta)
27) TNT Academy of Judo (Scott Ferry, Christine Ferry)
28) Tomodachi Judo Club (Michael Szrejter)
29) Vigness Judo (Robert "Bobby" Vigness)
30) West Palm Beach Judo Academy (Hector Vega)


NOTE: As of January 1, 2009, the new USA Judo portion is $50 (was previously
$25) for club registration.

If you have any questions about FJI/USA Judo Club Registration please feel free
to contact me at awejudo@...

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis,
FJI Registration Chairperson

Hi Everyone

The Junior US Open is upon us again.  This year the event will be held  in
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. at the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. The
  dates and schedule for the event are as follow July 31, 2009 all meeting
and  registration, Saturday and Sunday competition days. As per the request
and  demand of the participants and parents we returned back to the Embassy
Suites  where the breakfast is free and the 5-7pm free drinks were a must for
the  parents and coaches.  We expect approximate 25 countries and 700
athletes.

For those that would like to help in the event this is what we will
provide:
Clubs which provide a technical staff to operate a mat table.
1. Free entrance   (save $20.00)
2. Free event staff shirt (save $20.00)
3. Free training camp for your child (save $125.00)
4. Free one room for two nights for the club to use  Friday/Saturday or
Saturday/Sunday
5. Get to see great competition with out distraction (priceless)
6. PARTY Sunday evening

Anyone else that is not in a club group that would like to work please
provide your information ASAP and we will put you in a group.

This is our first request and this is what we have so far.
1. Panther Judo         Mat  #1
2. Ki  itsusai                Mat  #2
3.  Warrior                    Mat  #3
4.   ?                            Mat  #4
5.   ?                            Mat  #5
6.   ?                            Mat  #6

Technical support set up and break down venue
1. Somerset Academy  24 students
2. Kiwanis        10-20

Securities
1. Somerset Academy  10 students
2.  Kiwanis                     5-10 students

Assistant to staff
1. Somerset Academy    5 students
2.  Kiwanis                        5  students

(See e-mail below)

--- Hector Estevez <hestevez@...> wrote:

> From: Hector Estevez <hestevez@...>
> To: David Ellis
> Sent: Sat, 9 May 2009 10:16 am
> Subject: Fw: USA Judo book of updated rules
>
>
> David, please disseminate this information
> through your Florida Judo Distribution list.
>
>
> ALL:
>
>
> As I have emphasized earlier it is very important that
> all Referees, Coaches, Teachers, Senseis, Competitors,
> Officials and Table workers and everyone involved in the
> sport of Judo familiarize yourselves with the
> "NEW" 2009 Judo rules changes.
>
>
> Here is a way to have everything you need at your
> fingertips. Please PRINT or visit this website as
> necessary.
>
>
> Hector Estevez IJF "A"
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 5/7/09, USA Judo Referee Commission Assistant wrote:
>
>
>
> From: RefComm Assistant
> Subject: USA Judo book of updated rules
> Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009, 2:52 PM
>
>
>
> Fellow Referees,
>
>
>     Below please find a hot-link to the USA Judo website, and the
> Referees page.
>
>
> Mr. Richard Celotto (IJF-International, who oversees Referee
> Education for the Commission) has updated
> the 2003 IJF Refereeing Rules to reflect all the
> changes which have been made from the time the rules were
> promulgated to the present (those changes are
> color-coded).  The Referee Commission has reviewed and approved this
> document - they are official for judo in the US.
>
>
>  
>
>
> http://www.usjudo.org/documents/USAJudo2009RefereeingRulesApr26.pdf
>
>
>  
>
>
>     It must be emphasized that these are NOT the '2009 IJF
> Refereeing Rules.' 
>
>
> It is a single-source document for use in the USA until such time
> as the IJF publishes a new set of rules.  It is likely that
> future IJF document will look a lot like this document,
> but when the IJF publishes new rules, they will
> (most likely) supersede this document.
>
>
>  
>
>
>  * * * * * * * * * *
> * * * *
>
>       Bill Graves
>
>   Asst to the Chair
>
> Referee Commission
>
>       USA JUDO
>
>  * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>
>

(This version includes the MS Word document)

--- On Sat, 5/9/09, RANDY LENTZ <rlentz7@...> wrote:

> From: RANDY LENTZ <rlentz7@...>
> Subject: Florida-Georgia Judo Weekend
> To: AWEJUDO@...
> Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 5:33 PM
> David,
>
> Could you please send this out the the FL judo group? 
> Thanks so much!
> Randy Lentz, MD
>
>
> Jesup Judo is hosting a FL-GA judo weekend June 5-7 to
> prepare for the summer competition schedule.  Jesup is
> half-way between Jacksonville and Savannah, equidistant from
> Atlanta and the Central FL region.  Here is your chance
> to learn from the best and train with top-notch judoka you
> might not otherwise train with often.  In addition to
> the fine coaches listed on the flyer, Senseis David Pupo and
> Rafael (sorry - last name unknown) who recently relocated to
> Savannah will be instructing.  Sensei Rafael has a PhD
> in judo and is a former Cuban Olympic coach.  Jesup
> Judo has an Olympic mat-sized dojo as well as a second
> adjoining room for mat work, kids' games, etc.  It
> is located inside a large World Gym and full
>  locker room facilities are available.  If you are
> unable to receive or open the attached flyer, please email
> me at rlentz7@... and I will forward you the
> details personally.
>
>

Jesup Judo will be hosting an entire judo training weekend June 5-7 for all
Florida and Georgia judoka to prepare for summer competitions.  Jesup is located
in SE GA, halfway between Jacksonville and Savannah and halfway between Atlanta
and the Central FL region.  This is your opportunity to train with some of the
best coaches and players in the country, including former Cuban Olympic coach
Sensei Rafael (sorry - I don't know his last name) and many other international
players and coaches.  It is also a great chance to train with new bodies you
might not normally train with.

Jesup Judo has two Olympic-mat sized training areas within a World Gym and has
full locker room facilities and lounge areas.  Accomodations inside the World
Gym are available for overnight guests, and a pool party/luau will be included
on Saturday evening for all attendees and their accompanying family members.  We
will train from 7-9pm Friday, 10am-12pm and 1:30-4:30pm Saturday, and
10:30am-1:30pm Sunday.  Many amazing coaches will instruct, with a great deal of
time and attention devoted to randori, during which you may be coached and
corrected by world-class coaches.  Don't miss this first-rate opportunity!

Contact head coach Randy Lentz, MD for more details and to be added to the email
list for updates:  rlentz7@... or (912) 424-9086.

DISCLAIMER:
I in NO WAY am representing FJI (Florida Judo, Inc.) when I do these lists of
upcoming Judo events. It is the Coaches, Players, Officials, etc. responsibility
to verify if the event is sanctioned or not. You can sually tell by asking for a
sanction number and which organization is sanctioning the event. I AM just
passing on the information that is passed on to me.
Thanks.
David J. Ellis


MAY 9, 2009
Rattler Round Up XV
<<http://www.judous.com/Rattler050909.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
Atlantic High School
2455 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...


MAY 9, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 Morris Cup (USA Judo Sr. E-level tournament)
<<http://assets.teamusa.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/6958/2009_Mo\
rris_Cup_Entry_Packet.pdf>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
88 Lake Hill Rd.
Burnt Hills, N.Y.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Jason Morris
518-399-3936
silver92@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tunisia Grand Prix (USA Judo Sr. A-Level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1403>>
LOCATION:
Tunis, Tunisia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Lyon EJU International Tournament (USA Judo Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1179>>
LOCATION:
Lyon, France
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Sarajevo Open (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1203>>
LOCATION:
Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 22-24, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 AM-CAN International Judo Championships
<<http://www.amcanjudo.org/>>
SANCTION: New York State Judo Inc.
LOCATION:
The Koessler Center at Canisius College
1833 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
POINT OF CONTACT:
716-693-6008
info@...


MAY 30, 2009
Central Florida Judo Training Randori Session
<<http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Florida_Judo/message/1788>>
LOCATION:
Mambi Training Center
4123 W. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
POINT OF CONTACT:
Del Diaz
813-885-3415
judo@...


MAY 30-31, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Moscow Grand Slam (USA Judo Sr. A+ Level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1402>>
LOCATION:
Moscow, Russia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 30-31, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Athens Open (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1215>>
LOCATION:
Athens, Greece
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Madrid World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Women's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1405>>
LOCATION:
Madrid, Spain
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Bucharest World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Men's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1406>>
LOCATION:
Bucharest, Romania
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tre-Torri International (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1245>>
LOCATION:
Port Sant'Elpidio, Italy
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


Either JUNE 13 or JUNE 12, 2009 (Exact date TBA)
FJI Semi-Annual Meeting (at 2009 Sunshine State Games)
LOCATION:
The Lakeland Center - Jenkins Arena
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alicia Warnick-Ellis
Alitig1@...


JUNE 12-14, 2009
2009 Sunshine State Games (Judo Part)
<<http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml>>
LOCATION:
The Lakeland Center - Jenkins Arena
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
POINT OF CONTACT:
Fred Hand
850-385-2957
Fred.Hand@...
HEAD REFEREE:
Hector Estevez - IJF-A


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USA Judo President's Cup (USA Judo Senior C-Level Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/928>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO 2009-1
LOCATION:
The Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Lisbon World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Women's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1407>>
LOCATION:
Lisbon, Portugal
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tallinn World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Men's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1408>>
LOCATION:
Tallinn, Estonia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 19-21, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USJA Junior National Championships
<<http://www.usja-judo.org/tournaments/USJA_Jr._Nationals_2009.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA #09-005
LOCATION:
The Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
POINT OF CONTACT:
Jenifer Leith-Beckett
619-276-1725
JenSweetFeet@...


JUNE 25-28, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 Greatest Camp on Earth
<<http://greatestcamp.com/forms/CampFlier2009.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
South Piedmont Community College
4209 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, NC 28110
POINT OF CONTACT:
Carl Hayes
GreatestCamp@...


JULY 11-12, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USJF Junior National Championships
<<http://www.2009usjfjrnationals.com/>>
SANCTION: USJF
LOCATION:
City College of San Francisco Wellness Center
50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, California 94112
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mitchell Palacio
mtpalacio@...


JULY 11-12, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Brazil World Cup (USA Judo Sr. A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1411>>
LOCATION:
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JULY 18, 2009
Central Florida Judo Training Randori Session
<<http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Florida_Judo/message/1788>>
LOCATION:
Summerlin Judo
1500 S. Jackson Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
POINT OF CONTACT:
Brian Germain
863-701-0269
bgjudo@...


JULY 24-25, 2009
2009 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships (Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1579>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


JULY 26, 2009
2009 USA Judo Junior Olympics International Division
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1580>>
SANCTION:  USA JUDO
LOCATION:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JULY 31, 2009 - AUGUST 2, 2009
2009 Junior US Open Championships (USA Judo Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.usjudo.org/documents/2009JuniorOpenEntryPacket.pdf>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO #2009-006
LOCATION:
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
POINT OF CONTACT:
Gerry Navarro
786-402-3627
Gerrynavarro@...


AUGUST 22, 2009
2009 Dragon's Challenge
<<http://www.judous.com/>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
TBA, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...


SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
2009 FSJY State Championships
SANCTION: USJF Pending
LOCATION:
TBA, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Hector Estevez
hestevez@...


SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 US Open
<<http://judo.teamusa.org/news/article/10263>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
San Jose, CA.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


OCTOBER 16-17, 2009
2009 Disney's Martial Arts Festival (Judo Part)
<<http://tournament.info/do-Judo.htm>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...


NOVEMBER 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 Continental Crown (USA Judo Sr. E-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1747>>
SANCTION:  WSJI #002-09
LOCATION:
Highline Community College
2400 South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
POINT OF CONTACT:
Aaron Scrol
ascrol@...

(See e-mail below from Hector Estevez)


--- On Thu, 5/7/09, Hector Estevez <hestevez@...> wrote:


From: Hector Estevez <hestevez@...>
Subject: FSJY State Judo Championship postponed to Sept 13
To: "David Ellis" <AWEJUDO@...>
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009, 8:22 AM


David, could you send out a message through your distribution list that the FSJY
State Judo Championships have been postponed from May 16 to September 13, please
mark your calendars.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

FSJY Executive Board

(See e-mail below)

--- On Wed, 5/6/09, Brian Germain <bgjudo@...> wrote:

> From: Brian Germain <bgjudo@...>
> Subject: Central FL Regional Randori Sessions
> To: "David Ellis, Judo" <awejudo@...>
> Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 4:32 PM
>
>
>
>
> David:
>
>
> Could you email blast the attached flyer?  Could
> you also add it to the calendar of events on the FJI
> website?  As always I appreciate your help.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Brian Germain
>
>
________________________________________________________________________

CENTRAL FLORIDA JUDO TRAINING SERIER REGIONAL RANDORI SESSIONS
________________________________________________________________________

Date:
Saturday, May 30
Pre Sunshine State Games

Location:
Mambi Training Center
4123 W. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa, FL  33614

Schedule:
Juniors, 12 yrs & under
10:00 - 12:00 PM

Juniors, 13+ yrs, Seniors, Masters
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Contact:
Del Diaz
Godan, 5th degree Black
USA Judo Continental Coach

(813) 885-3415
judo@...
www.mambijudo.com

Requirements:
Each athlete MUST show a valid USA Judo, USJA, or USJF card.
Athletes do not have to be registered for the Sunshine State Games, Jr. Olympic
Nationals, or Jr. US Open in order to participate.  However all participating
athletes should have competitive judo experience or be a strong aspiring
competitive athlete.  Please contact Sensei Diaz or Germain if you have
questions regarding a specific athlete's readiness.

Mat Fee:
Recession Bustin' Price
Only $5/person, Pay at the door

________________________________________________________________________
Date:
Saturday, July 18
Pre Jr. Nationals / Jr. US Open

Location:
Summerlin Judo
1500 S. Jackson Ave.
Bartow, FL  33830

Schedule:
Juniors, 12 yrs & under
12:00 - 2:00 PM

Juniors, 13+, Seniors, Masters
2:30 - 4:30 PM

Contact:
Brian Germain
Yodan, 4th degree Black
USA Judo International Coach

(863)701-0269
bgjudo@...

Requirements:
Each athlete MUST show a valid USA Judo, USJA, or USJF card.
Athletes do not have to be registered for the Sunshine State Games, Jr. Olympic
Nationals, or Jr. US Open in order to participate.  However all participating
athletes should have competitive judo experience or be a strong aspiring
competitive athlete.  Please contact Sensei Diaz or Germain if you have
questions regarding a specific athlete's readiness.

Mat Fee:
Recession Bustin' Price
Only $5/person, Pay at the door

The rules meeting will start at 10:30 am at the tournament site. That is 1/2
hour before club line-up is scheduled. Reminder Rules Meetings are open to all.
Coaches and Referees are strongly encouraged to attend the Rules Meeting.

The referee attire is the Referee Polo Shirt (or white dress shirt), gray dress
pants, and black socks.

If you plan on working as a referee please contact me at awejudo@...

Thanks.

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis,
Head Referee for the Rattler Round Up XV



_________________________

Rattler Round Up XV

<<http://www.judous.com/Rattler050909.pdf>>

Saturday, May 9, 2009

SANCTION:  USJA

VENUE:
Atlantic High School
2455 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, Fl 33445

DIRECTIONS:
From I-95, take exit 52 (Atlantic Ave.), Go 0.5 mile West of I-95 on Atlantic
Ave. to school on right

POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...

As of May 1, 2009, I have received the following clubs 2009 FJI/USA Judo Club
Registration:
1) A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation Inc. (Pedro Kolychkine)
2) Budokan Judo Club (Evelio Garcia)
3) Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu (William "Bill" Andreas)
4) Champion Martial Arts (Angel Perez)
5) Falcon Judo Club (Dr. Ricardo Menendez)
6) Florida School of Judo (Professor Ed Maley, Henry Saavedra)
7) Golden Tiger Shuai Jiao Judo (Jerry Li)
8) Horizon Christian Church Judo Club (Robert J. Gerner)
9) Indian River Judo (Cy Jenkins)
10) Judo & Sambo Academy (Mevloudi "Zura" Bekochvili)[Doesn't currently meet
membership requirement of 5]
11) Judo Ryu Jacksonville (John Fiege)
12) Ki-Itsu-Sai National Training Center (Jhonny Prado)
13) Lakeland Judo Academy (Philip Beytell)
14) Metro Orlando Judo Kai (C. Doug Clark)
15) Miami Dade College-North Judo (Leyshon "Jack" Williams)
16) National Judo Institute (Humberto Lopez Jr., Enrique Lopez)
17) Onikusu Judo (Ghalib "Gabe" Carmichael)
18) Orlando Judo, Inc. (Dale Thompson)
19) Panther Judo Club (Gerry Navarro)
20) Panther Tech Judo Club (Dr. Andre J. Merrill, Faith Urban)
21) Samurai Judo & Jujitsu (David E. Parritt, David J. Ellis)
22) Summerlin Judo (Brian Germain)
23) Tamiami Judo & Aikido Club Inc. (Ladislao "Lalo" Brborich, Gerardo Tello)
24) Tampa Bay Judo and Aikido Dojo Inc. (Lou Buttitta)
25) TNT Academy of Judo (Scott Ferry, Christine Ferry)
26) Tomodachi Judo Club (Michael Szrejter)
27) Vigness Judo (Robert "Bobby" Vigness)
28) West Palm Beach Judo Academy (Hector Vega)


NOTE 1: We do have one more club that will be registered as soon as they pay the
FJI Portion ($10) of the club registration fee.

NOTE 2: As of January 1, 2009, the new USA Judo portion is $50 (was previously
$25) for club registration.

If you have any questions about FJI/USA Judo Club Registration please feel free
to contact me at awejudo@...

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis,
FJI Registration Chairperson

Hello everyone, I am Mike from Miami

(See e-mail below from Gerry Navarro)

Reminder: Attachment will only be delievered if settings are for "Individual
E-mails".


-----Original Message-----
From: Gerry Navarro <Gerrynavarro@...>
To: David Ellis <JUDOBUC@...>
Sent: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:33 am
Subject: Updated US Open Jr Judo Championships and Training Camp

Updated information to the US Open Judo Championships and Training Camp to be
held in Beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida July 31, August 1 and 2nd,
2009.

The head Quarters hotel Embassy Suites is at 65% at capacity at this moment, the
double beds room are going quick, please make sure to reserve those rooms if
needed before there gone. Full Breakfast is free and everyday 5-7 pm happy hour
and snacks are also free.

The training Camp will be conducted after the Junior Olympic and prior to the US
Jr Open, the dates will be 07-28-09 Tuesday , 07-29-09 Wednesday and 07-30-09
Thursday.


1. Coaches are able to coach their athletes at the tournament
2. Name patches are available
3. Visit the web site for updated information www.judonationals.net
4. We expect again over 25 countries and 750 athletes.
5. No PJU Fees
6. We expect over 200 athletes in the training camp including top US and
International athletes.


Any Questions feel free to contact me by email at Gerrynavarro@... or cell
786-402-3627

Reminder:  If you are getting this through the Florida_Judo group, you will only
receive the attachment if your settings are for "individual e-mails"


--- On Sun, 4/26/09, Hector Estevez <hestevez@...> wrote:

> From: Hector Estevez <hestevez@...>
> Subject: Fw: 2009 Rule Change Handout
> Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 11:55 AM
>
> ALL: 
>  
> THE US JUDO INC, REFEREE COMMISSION posted this
> document to all US Referee Commission members to have as
> a reference guide for the new 2009 Rules changes.
>  
> I strongly believe that the rules needs to be
> disseminated to all coaches, parents, and officials of the
> sports and not ONLY to referees.
>  
> The more knowledge and understanding of these rules
> the better it is for everyone as we develop our future
> students into competitors in our sport.
>  
> Please familiarize yourself with these new changes,
> feel free to make copies and ditribute to all of of your
> club members. if you have any questions with regards to any
> of the interpretation to these changes feel free to ask me,
> and I will try to get you a more clear definition and a more
> clear interpretation.
>  
> I hope this helps you
>  
> Hector Estevez IJF "A"
>
>
> --- On Sat, 4/25/09, RefereeEducation@...
> <RefereeEducation@...> wrote:
>
> From: RefereeEducation@...
> <RefereeEducation@...>
> Subject: 2009 Rule Change Handout Revised
> To: RefereeEducation@...
> Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 12:01 PM
>
>
>
> Please find
> attached a revised 2 page handout of the 2009 Rule
> Changes.
>  
> This two
> page format document can now be made into a 2 sided single
> page handout for easier use and distribution at clinics and
> tournaments.
>  
> This is to
> replace the November 25, 2008 version.
>  
> The changes
> have been highlighted for easier reference.
>  
> Please read
> the entire document carefully.
>  
> Please
> distribute to your State and Regional area Referees, Coaches
> and Competitors.
>  
>  
> Best
> regards,
> Rick
> Celotto
> Richard
> Celotto, Coordinator
> Referee
> Education and Training Section
> under the
> direction of the USA Judo Referee
> Commission
>
>
> Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on
> the web. Get
> the Radio Toolbar!
>

As of April 23, 2009, I have received the following clubs 2009 FJI/USA Judo Club
Registration:
1) A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation Inc. (Pedro Kolychkine)
2) Budokan Judo Club (Evelio Garcia)
3) Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu (William "Bill" Andreas)
4) Falcon Judo Club (Dr. Ricardo Menendez)
5) Florida School of Judo (Professor Ed Maley, Henry Saavedra)
6) Golden Tiger Shuai Jiao Judo (Jerry Li)
7) Horizon Christian Church Judo Club (Robert J. Gerner)
8) Indian River Judo (Cy Jenkins)
9) Judo & Sambo Academy (Mevloudi "Zura" Bekochvili)
10) Judo Ryu Jacksonville (John Fiege)
11) Ki-its-sai National Training Center (Jhonny Prado)
12) Lakeland Judo Academy (Philip Beytell)
13) Metro Orlando Judokai (C. Doug Clark)
14) Miami Dade College-North Judo (Leyshon "Jack" Williams)
15) National Judo Institute (Humberto Lopez Jr., Enrique Lopez)
16) Onikusu Judo (Ghalib "Gabe" Carmichael)
17) Orlando Judo, Inc. (Dale Thompson)
18) Panther Judo Club (Gerry Navarro)
19) Panther Tech Judo Club (Dr. Andre J. Merrill, Faith Urban)
20) Samurai Judo & Jujitsu (David E. Parritt, David J. Ellis)
21) Summerlin Judo (Brian Germain)
22) Tamiami Judo & Aikido Club Inc. (Ladislao "Lalo" Brborich)
23) Tampa Bay Judo and Aikido Dojo Inc. (Lou Buttitta)
24) TNT Academy of Judo (Scott Ferry, Christine Ferry)
25) Tomodachi Judo Club (Michael Szrejter)
26) Vigness Judo (Robert "Bobby" Vigness)
27) West Palm Beach Judo Academy (Hector Vega)


NOTE: As of January 1, 2009, the new USA Judo portion is $50 (was previously
$25) for club registration.

If you have any questions about FJI/USA Judo Club Registration please feel free
to contact me at awejudo@...

Yours In Judo,
David J. Ellis,
FJI Registration Chairperson

DISCLAIMER:
I in NO WAY am representing FJI (Florida Judo, Inc.) when I do these lists of
upcoming Judo events. It is the Coaches, Players, Officials, etc. responsibility
to verify if the event is sanctioned or not. You can usually tell by asking for
a sanction number and which organization is sanctioning the event. I AM just
passing on the information that is passed on to me.
Thanks.
David J. Ellis


APRIL 25, 2009
2009 Miramar Judo Open
<<http://www.floridajudoinc.org/docs/09MiramarOpen.pdf>>
SANCTION: FJI #2009-04
LOCATION:
Miramar Enrichment Center
7000 Miramr Parkway
Miramar, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Robert "Bobby" Vigness
954-448-2820
bkkmvigness@...


MAY 2-3, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 British Open (USA Judo Sr. B-Level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1201>>
LOCATION:
K2 Crawley
Pease Pottage Hill
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 9BQ
Great Britain
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 9, 2009
Rattler Round Up XV
<<http://www.judous.com/Rattler050909.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
Atlantic High School
2455 W. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...


MAY 9, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 Morris Cup (USA Judo Sr. E-level tournament)
<<http://assets.teamusa.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/6958/2009_Mo\
rris_Cup_Entry_Packet.pdf>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
88 Lake Hill Rd.
Burnt Hills, N.Y.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Jason Morris
518-399-3936
silver92@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tunisia Grand Prix (USA Judo Sr. A-Level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1403>>
LOCATION:
Tunis, Tunisia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Lyon EJU International Tournament (USA Judo Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1179>>
LOCATION:
Lyon, France
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 9-10, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Sarajevo Open (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1203>>
LOCATION:
Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 16, 2009
2009 FSJY (Florida State Judo Yudanshakai) State Tournament
SANCTION: USJF
LOCATION:
Miami Christian School
200 NW 109th Ave.
Miami, FL 33173
POINT OF CONTACT:
Hector Estevez
hestevez@...


MAY 22-24, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 AM-CAN International Judo Championships
<<http://www.amcanjudo.org/>>
SANCTION: New York State Judo Inc.
LOCATION:
The Koessler Center at Canisius College
1833 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
POINT OF CONTACT:
716-693-6008
info@...


MAY 30-31, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Moscow Grand Slam (USA Judo Sr. A+ Level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1402>>
LOCATION:
Moscow, Russia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


MAY 30-31, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Athens Open (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1215>>
LOCATION:
Athens, Greece
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Madrid World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Women's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1405>>
LOCATION:
Madrid, Spain
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Bucharest World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Men's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1406>>
LOCATION:
Bucharest, Romania
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 6-7, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tre-Torri International (USA Judo Sr. B-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1245>>
LOCATION:
Port Sant'Elpidio, Italy
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 12-14, 2009
2009 Sunshine State Games (Judo Part)
<<http://www.flasports.com/page_sunshine.shtml>>
LOCATION:
The Lakeland Center - Jenkins Arena
701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
POINT OF CONTACT:
Fred Hand
850-385-2957
Fred.Hand@...


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USA Judo President's Cup (USA Judo Senior C-Level Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/928>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO 2009-1
LOCATION:
The Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Lisbon World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Women's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1407>>
LOCATION:
Lisbon, Portugal
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 13-14, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Tallinn World Cup (USA Judo Sr. Men's A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1408>>
LOCATION:
Tallinn, Estonia
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JUNE 19-21, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USJA Junior National Championships
<<http://www.usja-judo.org/tournaments/USJA_Jr._Nationals_2009.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA #09-005
LOCATION:
The Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108
POINT OF CONTACT:
Jenifer Leith-Beckett
619-276-1725
JenSweetFeet@...


JUNE 25-28, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 Greatest Camp on Earth
<<http://greatestcamp.com/forms/CampFlier2009.pdf>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
South Piedmont Community College
4209 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, NC 28110
POINT OF CONTACT:
Carl Hayes
GreatestCamp@...


JUNE 27-28, 2009 [MOST LIKELY, OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USA Grand Prix (USA Judo Sr. A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1410>>
LOCATION:
TBD, USA
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JULY 11-12, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 USJF Junior National Championships
<<http://www.2009usjfjrnationals.com/>>
SANCTION: USJF
LOCATION:
City College of San Francisco Wellness Center
50 Phelan Ave.
San Francisco, California 94112
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mitchell Palacio
mtpalacio@...


JULY 11-12, 2009 [OUTSIDE THE USA]
2009 Brazil World Cup (USA Judo Sr. A-level tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1411>>
LOCATION:
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
POINT OF CONTACT:
Alyssa Johnson of USA Judo
719-866-3684
JohnsonA@...


JULY 24-26, 2009
2009 USA Judo National Junior Olympic Championships (Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.judo.teamusa.org/event/event/1579>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
Walt Disney World, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


JULY 31, 2009 - AUGUST 2, 2009
2009 Junior US Open Championships (USA Judo Jr. Point Tournament)
<<http://www.usjudo.org/documents/2009JuniorOpenEntryPacket.pdf>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO #2009-006
LOCATION:
Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
POINT OF CONTACT:
Gerry Navarro
786-402-3627
Gerrynavarro@...


AUGUST 22, 2009
2009 Dragon's Challenge
<<http://www.judous.com/>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
TBA, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...


SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2009 [OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA]
2009 US Open
<<http://judo.teamusa.org/news/article/10263>>
SANCTION: USA JUDO
LOCATION:
San Jose, CA.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Sherrie Phillips of USA Judo
719-491-9682
sportsconsult@...


OCTOBER 16-17, 2009
2009 Disney's Martial Arts Festival (Judo Part)
<<http://tournament.info/do-Judo.htm>>
SANCTION: USJA
LOCATION:
Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex, FL
POINT OF CONTACT:
Mike Szrejter
561-704-3414
mikesz@...

With the heavy tournament season and the back to back tournaments that are
happening here in Florida. My club will not be able to attend all these
tournaments. The parents in my club have made it clear to me that they just
can't afford all these tournaments and have agreed that they can do probably 3
to 4 tournament's a year if they are given advanced notice like one year,  so
they can save for the event. The entry fees are going sky high along with the
cost of gas and tolls.  I hope that the tournament Directors understand that I
am not avoiding their tournaments. I will continue to support as many
tournaments as possible.  It's time to think long term. If you are going to hold
a tournament.

Here are the tournaments that I support on an annual basis.

1. Sunshine State Games
2. FJI Florida State Championships
3. USJA Florida State Championships
4. Cherry Blossom Open
5. Rattler Roundup
6. Dragon's Challenge
7. Disney Martial Arts Festival
8. USA Judo Junior Olympics
9. USA Junior Open
10. All National events & Foreign event that students qualify  for.

Let's think of the future for Florida Judo. We have great players and they
deserve the best tournaments and plenty of players to play against. Right now
the divisions are small and we as a Florida group need to change that. Our
students just aren't getting the necessary number of matches they need to be on
the National level.

respectfully,
William E Andreas USA Continental Coach
Central Florida Judo & Jujitsu
Vice-President FJI Central Region