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The 2007 U.S. Open Judo
Championships
Gwinnett, GA
Masters Competitors Entry Package
Contents:
Introduction
Hotel Flyer
Pan American Judo Union Assessment Information
Schedule of Events
Technical Information
Competition Rules & Categories
Masters Official Entry Form
Waiver
Masters Competitor Check List
Competition:
October 21, 2007
Gwinnett Center, Halls A & B
Hotel Headquarters & Overflow Hotel:
The Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel
475 Technology Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
For Reservations Call: 1.770.441.7113 (ASK FOR THE USA JUDO RATE)
Contact Person: Annie Kibe or email annie.kibe@marriott.com
Rates are $99.00 + tax flat rate. 1-4 persons per room
OR
Marriott Peach Tree Corner Courtyard Hotel (1/4 mile to headquarter, venue to hotel
transport provided by USA Judo on competition days.)
For Reservations 1.770.446.3777, Rates are $94 + tax flat rate.
(ASK FOR THE USA JUDO RATE)
For both hotels reservations must be made by September 27, 2007.
Availability cannot be guaranteed after that date!!
The equivalent of one night’s room and tax charge will be required at the time the
reservation is made, either by check or credit card
For additional hotel information contact Sherrie Phillips at USA Judo through email at
sportsconsult@aol.com or visit our website at www.usjudo.org
The 2007 U.S. Open Judo
Championships
MASTERS COMPETITION PACKAGE
Gwinnett, GA
Competition: October 21, 2007
Gwinnett Center, Halls A & B
HOTEL HEADQUARTERS
The Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel
475 Technology Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Gift Shop, Business Center, Restaurant
Complimentary Hotel Shuttle to Marta rail station that goes to area attractions
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW & REQUEST THE JUDO RATE!
Flat Rate $99 & Tax per night (1-4 persons per room)
The equivalent of one night’s room and tax charge may be required at the time
the reservation is made, either by check or credit card.
The Masters Competition is opened to all black belt level
competitors of the appropriate age or brown belts with waivers.
For additional information contact:
Sherrie Phillips: Tournament Director
Voice: 719-491-9682; FAX: 719-487-0989
The 2007 U.S. Open Championships
& Training Camp
2007 USA Judo US Open
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EVENT DATE TIME
LOCATION
Unofficial Weigh-in:
Male
10/18/07
6:00 a.m. Open
The Marriott Hotel
Unofficial Weigh –in:
Female
10/18/07
6:00 a.m. Open
The Marriott Hotel
Registration: All Senior
Shiai Divisions
10/18/07
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Technical Officials
Meeting
10/18/07
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Referee Meeting
10/18/07
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Coaches Meeting
10/18/07
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Official Weigh-in:
Female Seniors:
-44kg, -63kg, -70kg,
-78kg and +78kg
Male Seniors:
-55kg, -81kg, -90kg,
-100kg and +100kg
10/19/07
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Competition Begins:
Female Seniors:
-44kg, -63kg, -70kg,
-78kg and +78kg
Male Seniors:
-55kg, -81kg, -90kg,
-100kg and +100kg
10/19/07
9:00 a.m.
Gwinnett Center
Opening Ceremonies
10/19/07
6:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Finals: Female Seniors:
-44kg, -63kg, -70kg,
-78kg and +78kg
Finals: Male Seniors:
-55kg, -81 kg, -90 kg,
-100kg and +100kg
10/19/07
6:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Awards Ceremonies for
Senior Categories
10/19/07
Upon Completion
Gwinnett Center
Official Weigh-in:
Female Seniors:
Open,
-48kg, -52kg, -57kg
Male Seniors:
Open, -60kg, -66kg,
-73kg
10/20/07
6:00 – 7:00 a.m.
The Marriott Hotel
Competition Begins:
Female Seniors:
Open,
-48kg, -52kg, -57kg
Male Seniors:
10/20/07
9:00 a.m.
Gwinnett Center
Open, -60kg, -66kg,
-73kg
Official Registration:
All Kata Competitors
10/20/06
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Official Weigh-in &
Registration:
All Masters Categories
10/20/06
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Awards Ceremonies for
Senior Categories:
Female Seniors:
Open,
-48kg, -52kg, -57kg
Male Seniors:
Open, -60kg, -66kg,
-73kg
10/20/07
5:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Meeting for All Masters
Competitors:
10/20/07
8:00 p.m.
Marriott Hotel
Competition Begins: All
Masters Categories
10/21/07
9:00 a.m.
Gwinnett Center
Competition Begins:
All Katas
10/21/07
Immediately Following
Masters but no earlier
than
1:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Center
Training Camp
10/21/07
2:00 p.m.
Marriot Hotel
Note 1: Awards will be given out within 1 hour of each categories completion for the Masters Divisions throughout
both days of competition.
Note 2: Competitors will not be allowed to check their weight on official scale during weigh in times, however, an
unofficial scale will be available for the purpose of checking weight.
Note 3: A meeting will be held at 8:00 pm at the Marriott headquarter hotel prior to the day of Masters
Competition in event that any divisions must be combined. All competitors must be present and consent to changes
in categories.
Official Contacts- Tournament Directors
Sherrie Phillips
Corinne Shigemoto
18560 Lower Lake Road
147 Spring Meadow
Monument,
CO
80132
Bastrop,
TX
78602
Voice: 719.491.9682
Voice: 719.201.6176
Fax:
719.487.0989 Fax:
512.253.1182
E-mail:
sportsconsult@aol.com
E-mail:
Corrinshig@aol.com
Masters Technical Information- 2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
Competition Dates:
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Detailed Schedule:
Refer to Schedule of Events
Organized By:
USA Judo
Tournament Directors:
Sherrie Phillips; Voice: 719.491.9682; Fax: 719.487.0989; E-mail:
sportsconsult@aol.com
Corinne Shigemoto; Voice: 719.201.6176; Fax: 512.253.1182; E-mail:
Corrinshig@aol.com
Competition Venue:
The Gwinnett Center, Halls A & B (Registration & Weigh in to be held at Venue on
October 20, 2007 from 2:00-4:00 pm)
Cost Per Participant:
Competition Early Entry Fee is $75.00 if submitted by October 1
.
Late fees will be
$85.00 if submitted by October 10. Walk up fees will be $95.00. The camp will not
include masters but will be geared toward Senior & Junior level elite athletes.
Insurance:
USA Judo declines all responsibility in these matters. All competitors must be
members in good standing of USA Judo and possess a current USA Judo card. Cards
may be purchased at the event for $50.
Entry Deadline:
Entry form and fees must be submitted no later than October 1, 2007 or a late fee will
be charged. Please DO NOT send anything after October 10, 2007. After October
10, all entries will be walk ups.
Headquarters:
The Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel
Hotel Features:
Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Gift Shop, Business Center, Restaurant, Close to
shopping with complimentary hotel shuttle to MARTA rail station to downtown
attractions
Lodging:
The Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel @ $99.00 per night plus tax (1-4 per room)
Reservations:
To Make Reservations Call: 1.770.441.7113 ASK FOR THE “JUDO RATE”
Contact Person: Annie Kibe or email
annie.kibe@marriott.com
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided to between the hotels listed and the venue for all
competitors. Transportation is not provided between the airport and the hotel. For the
most cost effective route take the MARTA rail (located by baggage claim) to the
Doraville Station ($1.75 fare) and call Yellow Cab
at 404.316.9022 ($10-$15) for
transport to hotel.
Rules:
The Masters Competition will be conducted in accordance with the Contest Rules,
Organization Code and Sporting Code of the International Judo Federation with the
following modifications: Match lengths will be 3 minutes for both men and women with
the exception of competitors over 60 years of age who will have 2 ½ minute matches.
Weigh-ins will be in accordance with the schedule included in this package Match
Lengths: 3 minutes for men and women under 60 years of age; Over 60 years of
age: 2 ½ minutes. Masters may compete in only one weight division. Method of
resolving uncontested Masters divisions: In the event that a Masters competitor is
uncontested in his or her division, the following options are available, beginning with
the oldest uncontested competitor and progressing to the youngest. 1. Remain
uncontested. 2. Move down in age group, same weight until competition is found, OR
3. If an uncontested competitor must move down more than one age group in order to
find competition, he or she may choose to move up in weight within their proper age
group.
Judogi:
The use of blue Judogi IS NOT REQUIRED for Masters Competitors
Mandatory Masters
Meeting:
A meeting will be held at 8:00 pm on the night prior to Masters Competition to review
the categories of competition for the upcoming day with the goal of combining
uncontested divisions and assuring all competitors have matches. See schedule for
location. All competitors must be present.
2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
Masters Competition Rules & Categories
Competition Rules
International Judo Federation rules will apply with the contest duration as the only modification - all contests 3
minutes duration except 60 years and over 2½ minutes.
Age Division Codes and Contest Duration
Age
Division Codes
Contest Duration
(minutes)
Female Code
Male Code
30-34 3 F1
M1
35-39 3 F2
M2
40-44 3 F3
M3
45-49 3 F4
M4
50-54 3 F5
M5
55-59 3 F6
M6
60-64 2
½ F7
M7
65-69 2
½ F8
M8
70-74 2
½ F9
M9
75-79 2
½ F10
M10
80 plus
2 ½
F11
M11
Weight Categories
Note: There will be no Open category in this event.
Female
Male
Under 48kg
Under 60kg
48kg to under 52kg
60kg to under 66kg
52kg to under 57kg
66kg to under 73kg
57kg to under 63kg
73kg to under 81kg
63kg to under 70kg
81kg to under 90kg
70kg to under 78kg
90kg to under 100kg
78kg and over
100kg and over
All competitors are required to be black belts to participate in the 2007 U.S. Open unless you receive a
pre-approved waiver.
Note: A meeting will be held for Masters Competitors the night prior to competition at the Atlanta Marriott
Norcross Hotel tournament headquarters on each day in order to combine competition divisions if needed. The
tournament director reserves the right to finalize all divisions. The Tournament Director reserves the right to
make all final decisions regarding the 2007 U.S. Open and all items related to the event.
2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
Masters Competition
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
COMPETITION TO BE HELD OCTOBER 21, 2007
Participant’s Name:
Last Name (Family Name, Surname)
First Name
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Street Address:
City: State:
Zip
Code:
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Telephone (Voice):
Fax:
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-
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USA JUDO Membership Number: (see below if not
current)
Date of Birth (month/day/year)
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Judo Rank:
Name of Coach:
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Judo Club Name:
Weight Division in Kilo’s (From Above List):
II
E-Mail Address (optional - if available)
Age Division Code (From List Above):
II
For Official Use Only
Date:
Amount:
Chk#:
Forward all forms and fees to:
2007 US OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
c/o Hannah Starcher 11292 Fulton Road Marshallville, Ohio; 44645
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANYTHING VIA MAIL AFTER OCTOBER 10, 2007.
For Questions: 330.855.4771;
jhjudo@earthlink.net
There are no refunds for this event.
Make Checks payable to “2007 U.S. OPEN Judo Championships”
2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
2007 US Open Judo Championships
WARNING!
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way, including travel to and from, the 2007 U. S. Open Judo
Championships and related events and activities of United States Judo, Inc. (dba USA Judo), I hereby:
1. Acknowledge that I am familiar with the sport of Judo and understand the rules governing the sport of Judo.
2. Agree that prior to participating, I will inspect the mats, equipment, facilities, competition pools or divisions and thee
limination or scoring system to be used, and if I believe anything is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately
advise my coach, supervisor, and/or a tournament official of such conditions and refuse to participate.3. Acknowledge and
fully understand that I will be engaging in a contact sport that might result in serious injury, including permanent
disability or death, and severe social and economic losses due to not only my own actions, inactions, or negligence, but
also to the actions, inactions, or negligence of others, the rules of the sport of Judo, or conditions of the premises or of any
equipment used. Further, I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at
this time.4. Knowing the risks involved in the sport of Judo, I assume all such risks and accept personal responsibility for
the damages following such injury, permanent disability, or death. 5. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue
the United States Judo, Inc. (dba USA Judo), the United States Olympic Committee, Atlanta State Judo, Gwinnett
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gwinnett Center, Gwinnett Sports Commission, the City of Duluth, and the State of
Georgia together with their affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees
or volunteers of the organization, event officials, medical personnel, other participants, their parents, guardians,
supervisors and coaches, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners, lessors, and lessees of
premises used to conduct the event, all of whom are hereinafter referred to as "releasee", from any and all claims,
demands, losses, actions, causes of actions or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death and
damage to property (Collectively, “Liabilities”), caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the acts or
omissions of the release, even if arising from their negligence, OR OTHERWISE to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I GIVE UP
SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND KNOWING THIS, SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. I AGREE TO
PARTICIPATE KNOWING THE RISK AND CONDITIONS INVOLVED AND DO SO ENTIRELY OF MY OWN
FREE WILL. I AFFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OR, IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, I
HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIRED CONSENT OF MY PARENT/GUARDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR
SIGNATURE BELOW.
Participant's
Printed
Name
Participant's
Signature
Date
2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
Masters Competitor Check List
DO NOT MAIL THIS PAGE, KEEP FOR CONTACT REFERENCES
To assure that the requirements for participation in the Championships have been fulfilled, the following forms
must be completed, postmarked by the dates listed below, and sent to the address printed at the bottom of this
page.
Official Entry Form and Entry Fee: Competition Early Entry Fee is $75.00 per participant if submitted by
October 1, 2007. Late fees will be $85.00 if submitted between October 2
-10, 2007. DO NOT MAIL
ANYTHING AFTER OCTOBER 10, 2007. Walk up fees will be $95.00 at the tournament registration. There
are no refunds for this event.
Copy of current USA Judo (USJI) membership card. If you do not have an entry form you may purchase
this at the event. Please indicate the intent to purchase on your entry form.
Warning, Waiver, Release of Liability and Agreement to Participate.
Proof of Age: Copy of birth certificate, passport, or USJI membership card having the verification symbol “(V)”
printed following the birthdate. A driver’s license is not proof of age!
Proof of Black Belt Rank: Copy of rank certificate, OR, A copy of your current USA Judo (USJI) membership
card having the rank verification symbol “(V)” printed following the rank will serve as proof. In addition, rank
cards issued by the USJF or USJA National Offices will serve as proof. .
Request for Brown Belt Waiver to Compete: For non black belt competitors only. Must be faxed to Sherrie
Phillips no later than October 10, 2007 at 719.487.0989 or emailed to Sportsconsult@aol.com.
INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE ENTRIES AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO FEES.
During Tournament Check-in, all late or incomplete registrations will be required to properly complete all forms
and pay the appropriate fees. All required forms must be properly completed and signed and the appropriate
entry fees paid regardless of when the player registers.
Unofficial Weigh-in: Scales will be available for unofficial weigh-in starting prior to the start of official weigh-in.
Location and times will be posted at Tournament Headquarters. Contestants may check weights as many
times as desired during this period.
At OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN, competitors must present their tournament-
issued identification card AND a photo ID.
NOTE: Please include your check, money order or cashier’s check (DO NOT SEND CASH)madepayable to:
2007 US OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Forward all forms and fees to:
2007 US OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
c/o Hannah Starcher 11292 Fulton Road Marshallville, Ohio; 44645
Questions: 330.855.4771;
jhjudo@earthlink.net
2007 U.S. Open Judo Championships
MASTERS COMPETITOR BROWN BELT REQUEST FOR WAIVER
Name
Email
Address
Phone
Number
Club
Coach
Coaches
Email
Address
Coaches
Phone
Number
How many years have you been in judo?
What is your current rank?
List top 5 finishes in competition:
Name of Competition
Finish/Place
Year
Please include your coaches signature and attach a copy of his black belt certificate:
I, ____________________________________________, a Judo Instructor, who has been
(Name of Instructor)awarded the Judo rank of Shodan or higher, recognized by United States Judo,
Inc., hereby certify that, ____________________________________________________, although
not having been awarded the Judo rank of Shodan or higher, is of sufficient aptitude and skill in Judo
to compete in the 2007 US Open Judo Championships. As the Coach, I understand that this is
only valid with a copy of my black belt certificate attached.
__Yes, I have attached my black belt certificate.
____________________________________________________Date
Signature of Judo Instructor
Email or Fax to:
Sherrie Phillips at
sportsconsult@aol.com
or
FAX: 719.487.0989
All requests will be reviewed by the USA Judo Director of Athlete Performance, Mr. Edward Liddie.
All applicants will be contacted regarding their request within 7 business days after receiving.
