CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY PACKET Pittsburgh, PA

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1 United States Junior National Championships 4 th Annual USJA/USJF Nationals & Grass Roots Development 2013 USJA/USJF Jr. National Judo Championships CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY PACKET Pittsburgh, PA Robert Morris University Charles L. Sewall Center July 5-7, th Annual USJA & USJF Junior National JUDO Championships USJA Sanction # (revised 03/22) The Judo Events will consist of Junior Shiai, Junior Novice, and Junior Kata. This tournament is open to all players who possess a valid USJA, USJF, USA Judo membership card with current insurance or Foreign (proof of NGB membership required). Entry forms for the Championships and for the Novice Tournament are separate. Competitors can only compete in Novice or Championship Divisions, not both. Sponsored and Hosted by: Tournament Headquarters: Deadline for rates: 06/20/2013 Alternate Hotels: *Shuttle service will be available from airport to all three hotels and from hotels to contest venue* Competition Site: Kim s Martial Arts Holiday Inn Airport 8256 University Boulevard Moon Twp, PA Group rate $99/night Must mention 2013 Judo Junior Nationals Group rates $105/night Must mention 2013 Judo Junior Nationals Doubletree 8402 University Boulevard Moon Twp, PA Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh (Shuttle to Headquarters on Friday) 1160 Thorn Run Road Coraopolis, PA Robert Morris University Charles L. Sewall Center 6001 University Boulevard Moon Twp, PA Referee Meeting: Competition Dates for Championships: Tournament Coordinator: Head Shiai Referee: Head Kata Judge: Friday, July 5, 2013, Host Hotel Saturday 7/6/2013, Bantam, Intermediate, Juvenile B Sunday 7/7/2013, Juvenile A, IJF Junior, Kata Eugene Kim, , pjipresident@hotmail.com Martin Bregman (This is a referee testing and evaluation site) TBA Page 1 of 21

2 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 5, am to 4 pm Registration (All Competitors) Host Hotel 9 am to 4:30 pm Weigh In (All Competitors) Host Hotel 9 am to 4 pm Coaches Registration / Check-In Note: No Coaches Badges will be issued on the days of competition Host Hotel 9 am to 4 pm Referee Registration / Check-In Host Hotel 5 pm to 8 pm (Tentative) Referee Meeting Host Hotel 8:15 pm (Tentative) Coaches Meeting (Distribution of Venue Pass) Host Hotel TBA USJA and USJF Meetings Host Hotel 10 pm (Approximate) Draw Sheet Posted Host Hotel Saturday, July 6, am Doors Open to Public Texas Match Cards Venue available for Saturday Competitors 8 am Referee/Coaches Meeting (Shiai) Venue 7 am to 8:15 am Mat Open for Warm-ups Venue 8:15 am Competitors and Officials Assembly for Venue Opening Ceremonies 8:30 am Opening Ceremonies (Shiai) Venue 9 am Competition begins for Championships and Novice Venue Bantam, Intermediate and Juvenile B Sunday, July 7, am Doors Open to Public Texas Match Cards Venue available for Sunday Competitors 8 am Referee/Coaches Meeting (Shiai) Venue 8 am to 9 am Mat Open for Warm-ups Venue 9 am Competition begins for Kata Venue Juvenile A and IJF Junior Championship & Novice Competitions following the conclusion of the Kata Competition Page 2 of 21

3 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS ELIGIBILITY INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION (Eligibility Requirements): Individual Competition is open to any male or female born from 1993 to 2007 (Novice 2008) inclusively, with the following restrictions: 1. ALL CONTESTANTS must be a current member of at least one of the following organizations and have current insurance coverage with that organization on the day of competition: United States Judo Association, United States Judo Federation, USA Judo or Foreign Competitors National Judo Passbook. Copy of passport or government issued birth certificate required. Copy of USJA, USJF or USA Judo Card. 2. NO AGE WAIVERS will be CONSIDERED or ACCEPTED. Except for Juvenile B wishing to compete in IJF Junior (See Consent of Weight / Age Consent Form). 3. If the contestant holds a recognized rank of Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) or higher, from USJA, USJF OR USA Judo or Recognized National Federation, you must have copy of rank certificate or copy of current USA Judo membership card having the rank verification symbol "V" printed following the rank. 4. If the contestant's rank is lower than Shodan, the Certificate regarding Non-Black belt contestants must be completed and signed by a coach who holds a recognized Black Belt rank (Copy of Coach's Black Belt Rank) is required. KATA COMPETITION (Eligibility Requirements): 1. Any combination of male, female or mixed pairs who meet the requirements specified under the individual competition eligibility requirements. 2. Kata Teams may have US and International team members. Page 3 of 21

4 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS REGISTRATION, ENTRY FEES EARLY REGISTRATION: The official entry form and all other forms and documents must be fully completed, properly signed, appropriate fees enclosed, money order or check (NO CASH), mailed to the address stated on the below and postmarked no later than June 1 st, POSTMARKED BY JUNE 1, 2013 Shiai Individual Entry Fee $65.00 Kata Team One Kata $80.00 Kata Team Two Katas $95.00 Kata Team Three Katas $ Spectator Fee (children 10 and under Free) $10.00 for both days ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE MAIL TO: Kim s Martial Arts 1220 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA LATE REGISTRATION: The official entry form and all other forms and documents must be fully completed, properly signed, appropriate fees enclosed, money order or check (NO CASH), mailed to the address stated on the below and postmarked no later than June 2 nd 15 th POSTMARKED BY JUNE 15, 2013 Shiai Individual Entry Fee $85.00 Kata Team One Kata $ Kata Team Two Katas $ Kata Team Three Katas $ Spectator Fee (children 10 and under Free) $10.00 for both days DO NOT MAIL ANY ENTRY FORMS AFTER 6/15/2013! Any entry form received with a late postmark is VOID. Competitor will need to bring the entire entry packet to registration and pay the walk-in fees listed below. THIS TOURNAMENT WILL SERVE AS A REFEREE EVALUATION AND TEST SITE Page 4 of 21

5 WALK-UP REGISTRATION: Friday July 5 th at Host Hotel. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. Cash, money order or cashier s check only. Shiai Individual Entry Fee $ Kata Team One Kata $ Kata Team Two Katas $ Kata Team Three Katas $ Spectator Fee (children 10 and under Free) $15.00 for both days INCOMPLETE ENTRY APPLICATIONS: Entries with incomplete or missing information will be charged the walk-up registration fees. NO SATURDAY REGISTRATION or WEIGH INS This is a USA Judo Junior Point Event. Competitor MUST be a USA Judo member to earn points. USA Judo Points only for Championship Divisions NOT Novice Divisions. Make Checks payable to: Kim s Martial Arts Mail to: Kim s Martial Arts 1220 Freedom Crider Rd. Freedom, PA Page 5 of 21

6 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN & WEIGH-IN TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN (ALL COMPETITORS): All contestants (Shiai and Kata) must check-in to register and weigh in on Friday, 7/5/2013 from 9:00 to 4:00, in person at the Holiday Inn Airport, 8256 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA During Tournament Check-in, all late and incomplete registrations will be required to properly complete all forms and pay appropriate fees. NO EXCEPTIONS. TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN (COACHES AND REFEREES): All Coaches MUST register on Friday, 7/5/2013 from 9:00 to 4:00, in person at the Holiday Inn Airport. During Check-in, coaches will be required to properly complete late and incomplete forms and pay appropriate fees and show proof of current membership in USJA, USJF OR USA Judo. All Referees are to check in on Friday, 7/5/2013 from 9:00 to 4:00, in person at the Holiday Inn Airport and show proof of current membership in USJA, USJF OR USA Judo. WEIGH-IN (ALL COMPETITORS): Practice scales will be available to all contestants to check their weights, as many times as desired prior and up to 4:30 p.m. on day of registration. Contestants will only be allowed one chance on the scales at the official weigh-in. COACHES CREDENTIALS: Coach's badges will be provided to National Certified Coaches ONLY (USJA, USJF OR USA Judo). In order to expedite the registration process, coaches must send Coaches Badge Application Forms to the address printed on the form. Coaches who register as "Walk-Up" will be charged $50 and must present all required forms and documents. No Coaches will be allowed at mat side without the Official Tournament Coaches Badge. Coaches admitted to the floor of the event are expected to dress appropriately for a National Championship level event (i.e. dress slacks and golf or polo shirts or warm-up suits preferred. No tank tops, cut-off shorts or T-shirts). ALL Coaches MUST check-in on Friday, 7/5/2013, between 9:00 to 4:00 at the Holiday Inn Airport. No Coaches Badge will be issued on day of competition. FREE Parking at TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Holiday Inn Airport Host Hotel and Venue 8256 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA 15108, Reservations Special Judo Room Rates are $99/per night plus taxes (must mention Judo Nationals to get the special rate). TOURNAMENT SITE: Robert Morris University, Charles L Sewall Center, 6001 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA SPECTATOR ADMISSION TICKETS: Admission for both days will be $10 pre-registered or $15 at the door. All spectator tickets will be available for purchase at Registration or purchase at door. Children under the age of 10, competitors with proper credentials, coaches with proper credentials, referees and USJA and USJF Life Members with proof of active Life Membership status will be given free admission. Page 6 of 21

7 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION RULES: The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the Contest Rules, Organization Code and the Sporting Code of the International Judo Federation, as revised for the 2013 USJF Junior Judo Championships as follows: Shime-waza (chokes) is allowed in Juvenile A, B and IJF Junior divisions ONLY. Kansetsu-waza (arm-locks) is allowed in JUVENILE B and IJF Junior divisions ONLY Match Lengths: Bantam, Intermediate, Juvenile A 3 minutes Match Lengths: Juvenile B and IJF Junior 4 minutes 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. Judo Gi Color: The wearing of a Blue Judo gi by the "blue" side competitor will be required for IJF Junior and IJF Junior Open categories. For all other categories it will be OPTIONAL. The "white" side competitor MUST wear a white Judo gi. Competitors are responsible for appearing in the correct color gi. Under no circumstance 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 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 belt for this competition. This rule will insure that the belts fit properly. Please mark your belts with your name or club name. A competitor may compete in one division ONLY according to their year of birth and official weight, with the following exceptions: 1. For Bantam and Intermediate divisions ONLY. If a contestant's division is uncontested, the player may move up one weight category where there are matches if consent for weight division change has been given by parent/legal guardian (See Consent for Competition Bracket Change Form. Any changes must be made prior to the start of the draw. 2. Juvenile B Contestants may compete in the IJF Junior category instead of, or in addition to, the Juvenile B category. Those who choose to compete in both categories must fill out TWO (2) entry forms and pay TWO (2) fees The above listed exceptions MAY ONLY be applied with the written consent of the parents/legal guardians of the contestants under the age of 18 years old. Refer to the Consent for Competition Bracket Change Form. The 2013 USJA / USJF Junior National Judo Championships Tournament Committee, which includes the Tournament Director, Tournament Coordinator has the authority to make any changes appropriate for the betterment of the tournament. METHOD OF COMPETITION These Championships will be using the True Double Elimination System. 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place will be awarded medals. Page 7 of 21

8 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION (CONTINUED) SEEDING OF ATHLETES, DRAW PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULING There will be NO seeding of athletes. The draw will be conducted using approved software. The draw will be random, with the restriction that players having the same State affiliation will be placed as far apart in the bracket as possible. The TEXAS MATCH CARD system will be used. Contestants will receive a card specifying their contest area number (mat #) and match number. All contestants are expected to report to their assigned contest area 5 matches prior to their assigned match number; failure to report at the designated time may result in the competitor forfeiting that match. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION CATEGORIES AND WEIGHT DIVISIONS Please note that each Category is based solely on the year in which the contestant was born. The contestant's actual age on the day of competition is irrelevant. All weight listed below are in kilograms. For each weight division, the weight range will be over the next lower weight and up to and including the weight listed. Example: Bantam 27 kg over 23 kg and up to and including 27 kg. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify the divisions to make them more competitive. The following Age/Weight Categories will be used for this competition: MALE Category Day of Competition Year Born Divisions Bantam l Saturday Bantam 2 Saturday Bantam 3 Saturday Intermediate 1 Saturday Intermediate 2 Saturday Juvenile A Sunday Juvenile B Saturday IJF Junior Sunday IJF Junior Open Sunday FEMALE Category Day of Competition Year Born Divisions Bantam l Saturday Bantam 2 Saturday Bantam 3 Saturday Intermediate 1 Saturday Intermediate 2 Saturday Juvenile A Sunday Juvenile B Saturday IJF Junior Sunday IJF Junior Open Sunday NO AGE WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED NOR ACCEPTED. Except for Juvenile B wishing to compete in IJF Junior (See Consent of Weight / Age Consent Form). The 2013 USJA / USJF Junior National Judo Championships Tournament Committee, which includes the Tournament Director, Tournament Coordinator has the authority to make any changes appropriate for the betterment of the tournament. Page 8 of 21

9 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS KATA COMPETITION Nage No Kata Junior Division: (Born ) First Three Sets of Nage No Kata (Te-waza, Koshi-waza and Ashi-waza) Youth Division (Born ) Full Set of Nage No Kata Katame No Kata Junior Division: (Born ) First Two Sets of Katame No Kata (Katame-waza, Shime-waza) Youth Division (Born ) Full Set of Katame No Kata Ju No Kata Junior Division: (Born ) First Two Sets of Ju No Kata (Ikkyo, Nikyo) Youth Division (Born ) Full Set of Ju No Kata ELIGIBILITY All junior registered USJA, USJF, USA Judo and International Players in good standing are eligible to compete in the Kata portion of this National Competition. All team members must meet all other edibility requirements and restrictions as governed by the 2013 USJA / USJF Junior National Judo Championships. KATA COMPETITION VENUE AND TIME Competition will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2013 (See Schedule of Events) KATA ENTRY INFORMATION Team must submit the proper entry fees and application for EACH KATA category. See Registration and Entry Fees for deadline dates for appropriate fees. The actual team member's name must be stated on the application form and sent in as ONE application. Kata applications sent in separately will be returned as incomplete. Each team member must have all properly completed Waiver, Consent and Liability Releases, Proof of Age Requirements and all other documents required for this competition. Note: Check-Off List must be completed and submitted (if missing, it will be considered INCOMPLETE). All Kata Teams must register during the Tournament Registration times (See Schedule of Events) AWARDS Awards will be given for First, Second and Third Place in the individual and Kata Competition. All award recipients must be wearing a judogi when receiving their awards. Page 9 of 21

10 OFFICIAL INDIVIDUAL SHIAI COMPETITION ENTRY FORM ITEM #1 (Championships Shiai Contestants Only) Payment Options Amount $ Payment Method Certified Check Money Order Personal Check COMPETITOR INFORMATION Name (Last) Address City (First) State Country Zip Code Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Age Gender Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Club Name Club Phone: Instructor's Name Judo Rank USJA USJF USA Judo Membership # Expiration Date (MM/DD/YYYY) / / / DIVISIONS (Please check one) Junior Male Junior Female Bantam 1: Born 2007 Bantam 2: Born 2006 Bantam 3: Born 2005 Intermediate 1: Born Intermediate 2: Born Juvenile A: Born Juvenile B: Born IJF Junior; Born IJF Junior Open; Born Contestant must be born in the eligible year. No age waivers will be considered or accepted. Juvenile B contestants have the option to compete in the IJF Junior category in addition to, or instead of, their own age/weight division. IMPORTANT! Do not forget to include the following: Proof of age (birth certificate or passport, verified USA Judo or USJF card with "V" besides the birth date). NOT ACCEPTABLE: Driver's licenses, church records, hospital certificates, school ID cards, etc.). Proof of membership (copy of membership card) Consent for competition bracket change Medial release Signature of parent/guardian if contestant is under 18 years of age on all appropriate forms. The CHECK LIST of required documents is required to be submitted with application forms. Page 10 of 21

11 4 th Annual USJA & USJF Junior National Novice Tournament 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National NOVICE Tournament INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION SEEDING OF ATHLETES, DRAW PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULING There will be NO seeding of athletes. The draw will be conducted using approved software. The draw will be random, with the restriction that players having the same State affiliation will be placed as far apart in the bracket as possible. The TEXAS MATCH CARD system will be used. Contestants will receive a card specifying their contest area number (mat #) and match number. All contestants are expected to report to their assigned contest area 5 matches prior to their assigned match number; failure to report at the designated time may result in the competitor forfeiting that match. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION CATEGORIES AND WEIGHT DIVISIONS Please note that each Category is based solely on the year in which the contestant was born. The contestant's actual age on the day of competition is irrelevant. All weight listed below are in kilograms. For each weight division, the weight range will be over the next lower weight and up to and including the weight listed. Example: Bantam kg = over 23 kg and up to and including 29 kg. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to modify the divisions to make them more competitive. The following Age/Weight Categories will be used for this competition: Category NOVICE Bantam 1 Bantam 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Juvenile A Juvenile B IJF Junior Day of Competition Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Year Born MALE White/Yellow (kg) FEMALE White/Yellow (kg) Light Medium Heavy Light Medium Heavy / 28 0 / 33 0/ 36 0 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 26 0 / 31 0/ 35 0 / / / / / / / / / / / /56 / / 73 / Light Medium Heavy Light Medium Heavy NO AGE WAIVERS WILL BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED. NOVICE COMPETITION IS FOR WHITE AND YELLOW BELTS ONLY. Shime waza (chokes) is allowed in Juv A, Juv B and IJF Junior divisions only. No Kansetsu waza (armlocks) in Novice divisions. All Novice matches will be 3 minutes/2 minutes golden score. AWARDS Awards will be given for First, Second and Third Place. All Awards recipients must be wearing a judogi when receiving their awards. Page 11 of 21

12 4 th Annual USJA & USJF Junior National Novice Tournament OFFICIAL NOVICE COMPETITION ENTRY FORM (NOVICE Shiai Contestants Only) Payment Options Amount $ Payment Method Certified Check Money Order Personal Check Complete Forms and Mail with Entry Fee to: Kim s Martial Arts, 1220 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA COMPETITOR INFORMATION Name (Last) Address _ City State (First) Country Zip Code Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Age Gender Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Club Name Club Phone: Instructor's Name Judo Rank USJA USJF USA Judo Membership # Expiration Date (MM/DD/YYYY) / DIVISIONS (Please check one) Junior Male / Junior Female Bantam 1: Born Bantam 2: Born Intermediate 1: Born Intermediate 2: Born Juvenile A: Born Juvenile B: Born IJF Junior; Born IJF Junior Open; Born Approximate Weight Contestant must be born in the eligible year. No age waivers will be considered or accepted. Juvenile B contestants have the option to compete in the IJF Junior category in addition to, or instead of, their own age/weight division. IMPORTANT! Do not forget to include the following: Proof of age (birth certificate or passport, verified USA Judo or USJF card with "V" besides the birth date). NOT ACCEPTABLE: Driver's licenses, church records, hospital certificates, school ID cards, etc). Proof of membership (copy of membership card) Consent for competition bracket change Medial release Signature of parent/guardian if contestant is under 18 years of age on all appropriate forms. The CHECK LIST of required documents is required to be submitted with application forms. Page 12 of 21

13 O F F I C I A L K A T A E N T R Y F O R M ITEM #1 (Championships Kata Contestants Only) TORI AND UKE MUST SUBMIT SEPARATE FORMS FOR EACH KATA. Must be completed and postmarked before 6/15/2013 to avoid late fees!] Complete Forms and Mail with Entry Fee to: Kim s Martial Arts, 1220 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA Payment Options Amount $ Payment Method Certified Check Money Order Personal Check Nage No Kata Junior: First three sets of Nage No Kata Youth: All five sets of Nage No Kata Katame No Kata Junior: First two sets of Katame No Kata Youth: All three sets of Katame No Kata Ju No Kata Junior: First two sets of Ju No Kata Youth: All three sets of Ju No Kata Junior: Born inclusively. Male, Female or Mixed Teams Allowed Youth: Born inclusively Male, Female or Mixed Teams Allowed Select Kata: Nage No Kata Katame No Kata Ju No Kata Select Kata Division: Junior Youth Select Kata Role: Tori Uke PARTICIPANTS INFORMAITON KATA PARTNER'S NAME Name (Last) (First) Name (Last) Address City State Country (First) Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Age Gender Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Club Name Club Phone: Instructor's Name Judo Rank Zip Code USJA USJF USA Judo Membership # Expiration Date (MM/DD/YYYY) / / If contestant is under 18 years of age, Parent / Guardian must sign the proper forms. No exceptions. All forms must be completed and attached to the Entry Form. Please use the Check-Off List of items to ensure you send in a complete Registration Packet. For EACH KATA the Team is entering, each Team Member must fill out his/her own entry form and list Partner's name. Team must submit the proper entry fees and application for EACH KATA category. The actual team member's name must be stated on the application form and sent in as ONE application. Kata applications sent in separately will be returned as incomplete. Page 13 of 21

14 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 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships, in any Judo tournament, practice, clinic and related events and activities ("Activity") of United States Judo Associations, Inc., United States Judo Federation Inc., USA Judo/United States Judo, Inc., Robert Morris University, Holiday Inn Airport, Kim s Martial Arts, and the 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships Staff, I agree: 1. I understand the nature of Judo activities and believe I am qualified to participate in such Activity. I also understand the rules governing the sport of Judo. 2. I further acknowledge that prior to participating, I will inspect the mats, equipment, facilities, competition pools or division, and the elimination 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. I acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in a contact sport that might result in serious injury, illness or disease, including permanent disability or death, and sever social and economic losses due not only to 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, illness, disease, permanent disability, or death. 5. I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the United States Judo Associations, Inc., United States Judo Federation Inc., USA Judo/United States Judo, Inc., Robert Morris University, Holiday Inn Airport, Kim s Martial Arts, together with their affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors, officers, agent, coaches and other employees or volunteers of the organization, event officials, medical personnel, other participants, their parents, legal guardians, supervisors and coaches, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners, lessors, and lessees of premises used in conducting the event, all of whom are hereinafter referred to as "Releasees", from any and all litigation expenses, attorney fees, losses, liability, damage or cost on account of injury, illness, disease, including permanent disability and death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Releasees or otherwise the to the fullest extent permitted by law I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WARNING, WAIVER, AND RELEASE, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND KNOWING THIS, SIGNED IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSUANCE OF ANY NATURE. I AGREE TO PARTICIPATE KNOWING THE RISKS 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/LEGAL GUARDIAN AS EVIDENCE BY THEIR SIGNATURE BELOW. I INTEND THIS TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABLITY TO THE GREATEST EXPENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THAT THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Participant's Printed Name Participant's Signature Date FO R P ARE NT S /G U ARDI ANS OF P ART I C I P ANT S OF MI NORITY AGE ( UNDE R AGE OF 18 AT T I M E O F RE GI ST R AT I ON) This is to certify that 1, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release, as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation including litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage or cost which may incur as the result of the minor child's participation in these programs as provided above, even if arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I have instructed the underlined participant as to the above warnings and conditions and their ramifications. Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name Parent/Legal Guardian's Signature Date Page 14 of 21

15 ITEM #3 (Championships) CERTIFICATE REGARDING PARTICIPAT'S ABILITY (All NON-BLACK BELT Contestants), a Judo instructor, who has been awarded the Judo rank of Shodan or higher, under the auspices of the United States Judo Association, Inc., United States Judo Federation, Inc., United States Judo, Inc., hereby certify that (contestant) Although not having been awarded the rank of Shodan or higher is of sufficient aptitude and skill in judo to participate in the 2013 USJA / UJSF Junior National Judo Championships. Signature of Judo Sensei / Instructor Signature of Parent / Guardian (if contestant is under 18 years of age) Date Date CONSENT FOR WEIGHT DIVISION CHANGE (All Contestants) & AGE DIVISION CHANGE (Juvenile B ONLY) We (I), the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of (contestant) have been informed of the following method of competition for the 2013 USJA / UJSF Junior National Judo Championships. We (I), hereby express our consent and approval that in the event that the contestant is in and uncontested division, he or she may move up into another weight bracket. We (I), DO NOT consent to a change in weight division under any circumstances. (Initial) We (I), DO consent to a change in weight division, next higher weight division in the same age category if their original division is uncontested. (Initial) We (I) DO consent be Juvenile B, may compete in the IJF Junior category in addition to their own age category. (Initial) We (I), DO consent be Juvenile B, may compete in the IJF Junior category instead of their own age category. (Initial) Contestant s Name Signature Date Parent / Guardian Name Signature Date (if contestant under 18 years of age) Page 15 of 21

16 ITEM #4 (Championships) MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT TO THE TREATMENT OF A MINOR (Any contestant under the age of 18) Name (Last) (First) Address City State Country Zip Code Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Age Gender USJA USJF USA Judo Membership # Expiration Date (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) Phone: In emergency, parent(s)/guardian(s) can be reached at during tournament. Phone: 1, (we), the undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s) of a minor, do hereby authorize the UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATION, ITS TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, REFEREE DIRECTOR, AND ANY AND ALL ORGANIZERS, PROMOTERS, OFFICERS, STAFF, REFEREES, TOURNAMENT WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships, hereafter referred to as the "CHAMPIONSHIPS," as agent(s) for the undersigned to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis, or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by, and is to be rendered under the general or special supervision of any physician and surgeon, licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act on the medical staff of a licensed hospital, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital. PARENT / GUARDIAN PLEASE INITIAL It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment of hospital care being required, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of our aforesaid agent(s) to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment or hospital care which the aforementioned physician, in the exercise of his best judgment, may deem advisable. PARENT / GUARDIAN PLEASE INITIAL This authorization is given pursuant to provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and shall remain in effect until 7/4/2011, unless sooner revoked in writing and delivered to said agent(s). PARENT / GUARDIAN PLEASE INITIAL It is understood that the parent(s)/guardian(s) of are responsible for all costs that may be incurred as a result of the diagnosis, treatment or hospital care while traveling to or competing in the 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships. It is also understood that the Championships/agent(s) will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) at the first opportunity available, but will have the welfare of the injured minor as a first priority. In the event that the parent(s)/guardian(s) are unable to make decisions concerning the need for medical diagnosis, treatment or hospital care, either a Championships official or, in the event of a life or death threatening situation, a proper authority (police, fire, rescue, medical, etc.) will be authorized to give consent for diagnosis, treatment or hospital care. PARENT / GUARDIAN PLEASE INITIAL The undersigned has carefully read and voluntarily signed the MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT TO THE TREATMENT OF A MINOR form, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing written have been made; and that the undersigned understands that this contract constitutes a MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT TO THE TREATMENT OF A MINOR. PARENT / GUARDIAN PLEASE INITIAL Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date: Page 16 of 21

17 ITEM #5 (Championships) MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT TO THE TREATMENT (Any contestant 18 years or older) I hereby grant permission and consent in the case of possible injury or any injury that may occur during the 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships, as will be referred to as the "Championships" hereinafter, for the organizers of the Championships to provide me with an athletic trainer, paramedic and/or a doctor to examine me, and if needed, in their opinion, to provide me the medical assistance and/or assistance and./or treatment and transportation, if needed, to a medical facility for a more extensive and comprehensive examination, including X-rays, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnoses or treatment, and hospital care if deemed advisable by the medical staff of the Championship or of the hospital. I agree to accept all financial obligations incurred as a result of any medical assistance, treatment and related expenses provided in connections with any injuries which I may receive during this Championship. (Participant) Print Clearly Signature Date POWER OF ATTORNEY (Any contestant under the age of 18 whose parent(s)/guardian(s) will not attend) I (We) the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of (participant) have Made, constitute and appoint my (our) true and lawful attorney for me (us) and in my (our( name(s), place, and stead to do any and every act and exercise any and every power that we (I) might or could do or exercise through any other person and that he/she shall deem proper or advisable, intending hereby to vest in her/him, irrevocable and full power and authority to do and perform every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in connection with the Participant participating in the 2013 USJA/USJF Junior National Championships, registering for the events receiving medical treatment and make any other' decision as I (we) might or could make or do is personally present. Parent/Guardian Signature Witness Date FALSE ALARM/DAMAGES STATEMENT This form certifies that the competitor, his/her instructor and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) understand that an emergency vehicle response to a false fire alarm may result in serious injury and loss of life, and that a fine, imprisonment and other possible legal consequences may result from activating any false alarm in connection with participation in this tournament. In addition, charges assessed for a false alarm for other damage to tournament and hotel facilities shall, together with the cost and fees incurred with collecting said charges, shall be the responsibility of the perpetrator's parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and home dojo. THIS PROVISION IS UNDERSTOOD. Competitor (Print Name) Competitor Signature (REQUIRED) Date Judo Instructor (Print Name) Judo Instructor Signature (REQUIRED) Date Parent/Guardian (Print Name) Parent/Guardian Signature (REQUIRED) (if the contestant is under 18 years of age) Page 17 of 21 Date

18 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Championship Shiai and Kata Entry Requirement Checklist Official Shiai, Novice or Kata Entry Form w/ Entry Fee (Remember Kata is by Team entry) - Page 10, 12 & 13 Warning, Waiver, Release of Liability and Agreement to Participate Page 14 Certificate Regarding Participants Ability, Consent for Weight Division Change (ALL DIVISIONS) and Age Division Change (Juvenile B ONLY) Page 15 Medical Release for Treatment of a Minor (under 18) Page 16 Medical Release and Consent to Treatment (18 and over), Power of Attorney and False Alarm/Damages Statement Page 16 Photocopy of Current USJA, USJF or USA Judo Membership Card (Be sure to bring your membership card to registration check-in) Photocopy of Proof of Age (government issued birth certificate, passport, USJAS or USA Judo Membership card with verification symbol "(V)" printed following birth date) Copy of Black Belt Certificate: for Proof of Rank or Instructors copy regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants. CHECK LIST SHEET Page 18 Spectator's Pre-Registration Form and Fees Page 19 Please send in entry forms with all documentation in the ORDER as listed above with a CHECK MARK in front of each item on the CHECK OFF LIST so that we may expedite your registration. There will be a $20 Incomplete Fee for entry forms that are not received before 6/15/2013. Contestants MUST still check in on the DAY of REGISTRATION and WEIGH-IN, Friday 7/5/2013, between 9:00 to 4:00 Page 18 of 21

19 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CAMPIONSHIPS Spectator Pass Pre-Registered Competitor's Name (Last) (First) Address City State Zip Competitors and Registered Coaches will not need a spectator pass for the competition.children under 10 get in free. Requested Number of Spectator $10 each Total Cost $ Requested Number of Children (under 10) Free Passes Spectator Passes WILL NOT give admittance to any of the Clinics. Spectator Passes will be in the competitor's packet that they will receive at registration. Please verify that your passes are in the packet before leaving the registration table. Page 19 of 21

20 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CAMPIONSHIPS COACHES CREDENTIALS APPLICATION FORM Each club will be allowed a Free Coaches Badge to be mat side for a maximum of 1 coach per mat or one per number of contestants from that club (whichever is less) for both the Championships and Novice Tournament. For additional Coaches badge a fee of $20 each will be charged. Coaches' badge (Competition Floor Pass Credentials) will be provided at NO COST to Nationally Certified Coaches (USJA, USJF or USA Judo) who are coaching an athlete at this event (Jr. National Championships and/or Jr. National Novice Tournament), provided that the coach's credential application form is received and postmarked on or before 6/15/2013. Coaches who "walk-up" and register on Friday, 7/5/2013 must provide all necessary forms and documents. Coaches Badge Fee will be $50 each. All applications for Coaches Badges must be submitted together as a Club with photocopies of all necessary documentation. All memberships and certifications must be current and not expired! Required Documentation: Copy of Current Coaches Certificate from USJA, USJF, USA Judo or National Federation. Copy of Current Membership in USJA, USJF, USA Judo or National Federation. Any Required fees (if applicable) See Fee Schedule and Deadlines. ALL Coaches MUST check-in on Friday, 7/5/2013 between 9:00 to 4:00. No Coaches Badges will be issued on day of competition. Club / Dojo Coaches: Please Print Clearly Club: Contact Person Telephone Head Instructor: 1s t Coach Print Name): 2nd Coach Print Name): 3r d Coach Print Name): 4 th Coach Print Name): 5 th Coach Print Name): 6 th Coach Print Name): USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: USJA, USJF or USA Judo #: Exp. Date: Exp. Date: Exp. Date: Exp. Date: Exp. Date: Exp. Date: All coaches will be required to dress appropriately. Dark Pants, white shirt or white polo shirt, or team warm-ups, with the coach badge affixed to the upper left of the shirt or top, and footwear of your choice. Any coach's badges may be revoked upon request of the tournament director(s). The coach will lose access to mat side for any action deemed necessary by the tournament committee. Please send this application form and fees to: Kim s Martial Arts 1220 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom, PA Page 20 of 21

21 2013 USJA/USJF JR. NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT RESERVATION Help sponsor the 2011 USJA / USJF Junior National Judo Championships Tournament by purchasing advertising space in the Official Tournament Program Book. The program book will serve as a commemorative collector's item in the years to come and will highlight the participation of your Dojo, Business or Family. Deadline for all payments and art materials: Saturday, June 1, Please make checks payable to Mail check and form to: Kim s Martial Arts 1220 Freedom Crider Rd. Freedom, PA X SIZE DIMENSIONS RATE Full Page 7 1 / 2 " w x 10" h $250 Half (1/2) Page Vertical 7 1 / 2 " w x 5" h $150 3 By 6 Ad Banner 3 by 6 $150 Quarter (1/4) Page Vertical 3 3 / 4 " w x 5" h $75 Vendor Tables $250 Two Line Listing $25 All ads inside the book are Black and White. Cover Positions (First Come First Served) All Cover Positions are 4 colors only X SIZE DIMENSIONS RATE Inside Front Cover 7 3 / 4 " w x 10" h $400 Inside Back Cover 7 3 4" w x 10" h $400 Outside Back Cover 7 3 / 4 " w x 10" h $500 Name: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code Phone: Fax: All Ads submitted must be print ready and submitted as digital electronic files in one of the following file types: JPG or TIF. Send all ad materials by June 1, 2013 on disc or digital file to: yudotkd@yahoo.com Page 21 of 21