REMINDERS FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATE GAMES:
 
Athletes:
Athletes are reminded that there will be walk-up registration and weigh-in for the Rocky Mountain State Games on Saturday, August 5th, from 7-8 AM at the tournament site, The Cadet Center Gym on the Air Force Academy. 
 
Weigh-in will also be conducted on Thursday evening, August 3rd at:

OTC Judo Club: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Northglenn Judo Club: 7 – 8 p.m.

Boulder Judo Training Center: 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Two members of the 2005 World Team, Ryan Reser and Kirk Hoffman, and  2000 Sydney Paralympic Games gold medalist and 2-time Paralympic bronze medalist Scott Moore will compete in the games.
 
 
Volunteers:
Volunteers need to be AT THE TOURNAMENT SITE by 9:00am. 
 
Tournament Site Location:
Map to the tournament site.
 
Information:
Complete information is below:
 
 

Judo

Commissioners: Tammie Liddie, (719) 232-2742 tammieliddie@aol.com
                          Ron Reser, (719) 487-3020, mailto:don.cross@hp.com
                         
Competition Site: Cadet Center Gym, U.S. Air Force Academy, North Gate (I-25 Exit 156-B)
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Competition Date: Saturday, August 5

Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Early Registration (July21 - NO T-SHIRT AFTER JULY 21); $25 for one division. $10 for each additional division
Registration Deadline (July 22 - Day of Competition); $30 for one division, $10 for each additional division

Divisions & Codes:                                
Sport Code         JU                                
                                                           
Gender      Gender Codes                               
Male           MLE                                               
Female       FML                                           
 

Divisions 

Division Codes

  
Junior 5 & 6 100  
Junior 7 & 8 200  
Junior 9 & 10 300  
Junior 11 & 12 400  
Junior 13 & 14 500  
Junior 15 & 16 600  
*Seniors (17 & over, see weight classes below) 700  
Novice Junior (White & Yellow only) 800  
Novice Senior ( Below brown belt) 900  
Masters (30-39) 901  
Masters (40-49) 902  
Masters (50+) 903  

*Senior Women Weight Classes: 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, 78kg, over 78kg
*Senior Men Weight Classes: 55kg, 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, over 100kg

Note: Age determination date is August 5, 2006.

Division Information: All Juniors & Masters divisions include Light, Middle, and Heavyweight in each age group.  Novice Junior & Senior Divisions will be determined after weight-in based on the number of participants.  Masters may be divided into additional age groups depending on the number of and age range of the participants.

Every attempt will be made to follow these weight guidelines but age/weight divisions may be combined at the discretion of the Judo Commissioners.

Competition Rules and Format:
Combining and Multiple Age/Weight Divisions; Method of Elimination: Color of Uniforms

1. A competitor who voluntarily enters an age or weight division that is higher than his or her normal division must abide by the rules of that division. Example: A competitor whose age would normally not allow the use of chokes (or armlocks), is subject to choking (or armlock) techniques if he or she voluntarily enters a division where chokes (or armlocks) are allowed.

2. Contestants may enter only one division per Category. Athletes may enter two (2) divisions if the divisions are in different Categories and the athlete meets the qualifications for both divisions (age, weight, rank, etc.) Examples: Junior AND Senior; Senior AND Masters.
Contestants who compete in two categories must submit two entry forms and pay two entry fees.

3. All divisions may be modified at the discretion of the Judo Commissioners depending on the weight range of the contestants entered and after considering fairness and safety of the competitors. Coaches, competitors and parents will be advised before competition begins of any published weight category that is changed.

4. Current International Judo Federation (IJF) rules (www.ijf.org), including “Golden Score” overtime, as modified below for local competition will be in effect.

5. If a modified safety area size around the competition area is used, 1994 IJF rules for boundaries will be used.

6. Match Times: All Juniors, Novice and Masters will be 3 minute matches. All Seniors Regular divisions will be 5 minute matches.

7. Chokes and Armlocks: Juniors 5 - 12 yrs old - Chokes and Armlocks NOT allowed - Under 18 - Armlocks NOT allowed.

8. Elimination systems: More than 5 competitors: modified double elimination; 3-5 competitors: round-robin; 2 competitors: best 2 out of 3 matches.

9. Blue or White Judogis: All Competitors MUST have a white Judogi. Blue Judogi’s are optional and may only be worn by the competitor who is called first in a pair of contestants (the “blue” side). In all matches where both competitors are wearing white judogi’s, both competitors will remove their grade belts and wear a blue or white belt to identify the contestant’s designated color for the match. Contestants are requested to bring their own blue belt and white belt for use on the “blue” or “white” side. This will insure that your belt will fit properly. Mark your belt with your name or your club’s name.

10. Current registration and insurance with either USA JUDO, USJF, or USJA is mandatory. USA Judo membership will be available at check-in.
Any situation not covered by the above will be decided by the Judo Commissioners after considering the safety of, and fairness to, all contestants.

*The RMSG has a NO REFUND policy. Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)
Friday, August 4 - Opening Ceremony Activities
3:00 p.m. - T-Shirt Pick up Begins / Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities, Click here for details.
6:15 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates Open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins

Saturday, August 5
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Late registration and weigh-ins at competition site.
9:30 a.m. - Competition