Minnesota State Open Judo Championship Saturday May 14 th, 2011 (USJI Sanction JMI #Applied for) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS A s REGISTRATION LOCATION Friday, May 13, 2011 (Midway Judo Club) 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Referee s Clinic ($10.00 fee for clinic) 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Registration and Early Weigh-In Saturday, May 14, 2011 (Eagan Civic Arena) 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Registration and Weigh-In 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Technical Officials Meeting (Mat#1) How to work an electronic scoreboard & Time Keeping 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Referee Meeting 11:00 AM Junior Competition Begins 1:00 PM(estimated) Senior and Masters Competition following Junior Competition Note: Seniors & Master competition will not begin before 1:00PM Registration, Early Weigh-In and Referee s Clinic will be held at: Midway Judo Club, 1068 Robert St. W. St. Paul, MN. 55118 Phone (651) 453-0403 Registration, Weigh-In and Competitions will be held at: Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan, MN 55112 Concessions & Snacks available on site. Pre-registration: $20 first division. If mailed and postmarked by April 25, 2009. Additional division: $10 (two divisions max.) Checks payable to: Mail to: Judo Minnesota Inc. (JMI) C / O Midway Judo Club, 1068 Robert St. W. St. Paul, MN. 55118 Attn: Gary Foster or Mark Kafka Registration: $30 first division. Additional division: $10 (two divisions max.) Proof of valid national membership (i.e. USJI, USJA or USJF) must be presented by all participants. Changing Rooms available on site. STAFF Tournament Director: Head Referee: Pairing Coordinator: Medical Services: Mat Setup & Breakdown Coordinator: Technical Coordinator (Electronic Scoreboards & Training) PC Setup & Breakdown Coordinator: Registration Coordinator Gary Foster & Mark Kafka Co-Directors Cary Yamanaka Gary Foster Dr. Greg T. Olson & Steve Mark Kafka TBD Timothy Trembulak Sharon Trembulak & Shelia Seaburg COMPETITION 2 Regulation Judo Mats Best of 3 matches for divisions of 2 people, Round Robin for divisions of 3 people where most wins - wins and if a tie the lightest person wins, Modified Double Elimination for divisions of 4 or more players. Match length: 2 minutes for Juniors 8 years old and under. 3 minutes for Juniors 9 years old and up; 4 minutes for Seniors & Masters. Modified IJF Rules. Chokes allowed for ages 13 and up. Armlocks allowed in all Senior and Master divisions. Golden Score will apply. Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust divisions, and match times to ensure fair and safe competition. 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place Medals for Juniors and Seniors.
COMPETITION DIVISIONS JUNIORS Novice divisions include white, yellow and orange belts. Advanced divisions include green belt and above. Divisions will be Light, Medium and Heavy as appropriate. Our goal is to keep Junior divisions within 10 pounds. 8 and under 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 Girls All Ranks All Ranks All Ranks Novice and Novice and Advanced Advanced 6 and under 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 Boys All Ranks All Ranks All Ranks All Ranks Novice and Novice and Advanced Advanced SENIORS Senior Novice divisions include green belt and below. Advanced divisions include brown belt and above. Women Novice Light Medium Heavy Advanced Light Medium Heavy Men Novice Light Medium Light Heavy Heavy Advanced 132 145 161 178 198 220 Over 220 MASTERS Ages 30 and over. Divisions: 30-44 / 45 and over. Novice and Advanced will be divided if entries warrant. Weight divisions will be determined by entries. Note: Because of changes to the rules by the IJF and USA Judo all Coaches and Instructors are encouraged to attend both the Friday night referee s clinic (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) as well as the Saturday referee s meeting (10:30 AM to 11:00 AM). All players, instructors and Coaches will be expected to know and understand the new rules that are now in effect. It is the instructor s and coach s responsibility to be sure their students / players are aware of the current rules. 2011 is an Election year for JMI. All Offices are up for election. We will be picking 2 player representatives at the end of the Tournament on Saturday May 14 th, 2011 All Minnesota USA Judo (USJI) members over 18 years old may vote. Officers will be elected on Tuesday May 17 th, 2011 at 7:00 Election will take plays at Midway Judo Club, 1068 Robert St. W. St. Paul, MN. 55118 Phone (651) 453-0403 All Minnesota 2011 USA Judo charter clubs are eligible to vote. Each voting club must have at least 5 current registered USA Judo members; you get 1 additional vote for each additional 5 current registered USA Judo members you have. If you have any questions Contact Cary Yamanaka Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust divisions and match times to ensure fair and safe competition.
SHIAI ENTRY FORM MINNESOTA STATE OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 For official use only. Do NOT write in this box! Entry Fee Paid: Membership and Insurance Verified: Official Weight: CHECK ONE: CHECK ONE: JUNIOR NOVICE (white,yellow, orange belt through age 16) MALE FEMALE JUNIOR ADVANCED (green belt & above through age 16) SENIOR NOVICE (below brown belt) SENIOR ADVANCED (brown or black belt) MASTERS (ages 30 and above) ENTER: AGE: RANK: FOR SECOND DIVISION IS SAME CATEGORY, CHECK ONE: Move up an age group Move up to next Novice player entering Masters palyer (juniors only) weight division Advanced division entering seniors First Name: Last Name: Judo Club: Home Address City: State: Zip code: USJI, USJF, USJA # Birth Date M/D/Y: / / Card expiration: / / Email Address: CERTIFICATE REGARDING NON-BLACK BELT CONTESTANTS The undersigned, a Judo Instructor who holds the rank of Shodan or higher which is recognized by USJI, USJF, USJA, Judo Canada, or any provincial governing body, hereby certifies that the above Contestant, although not having been awarded the Judo Rank of Shodan or higher, is of sufficient aptitude and skill to compete in the above described event. Signature of Instructor POWER OF ATTORNEY If contestant is under the age of 18 years, this document must be completed by the contestant's parent or legal guardian if the parent or legal guardian is not attending the Tournament. I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of a minor. I will not be in attendance at the Tournament and do hereby designate, who is over 21 years of age, to be my true and lawful attorney, to act in my name, place, and stead, to do any and every act and exercise any power that 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 the person acting for me full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing. Signature of parent or legal guardian Please sign the WARNING WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE on back.
Minnesota State Open Judo Championship Saturday May 14, 2011 WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way, including travel to and from, in any Judo tournament, practice, clinic and related events and activities of the United States Judo, Inc., United States Judo Federation, United States Judo Association, Judo Minnesota Inc. (JMI) and Eagan Civic Arena, I hereby: 1. Acknowledge that I am familiar with the sport of Judo and understand the rules governing the sport of Judo and the importance of following these rules. 2. Agree that prior to participating, I will inspect the mats, equipment, facilities, competition pools or divisions, 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 or supervisor of such condition(s) 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 action, inaction 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 rules involved in the sport of Judo, I assume that risk and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 5. Release, waive and discharge and covenant not to sue the United States Judo, Inc., United States Judo Federation, United States Judo Association, Judo Minnesota Inc. (JMI) and 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, guardian(s), 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 releasees, from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasees 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 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/GUARDIAN AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR SIGNATURE BELOW. Participant (please print name) Participant s Signature Date FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, 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 in these programs as provided above, even if arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I have instructed the minor participant as to the above warnings and conditions and their ramifications. Parent/Guardian (please print name) Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Driving Directions & Maps Eagan Civic Arena 3870 Pilot Knob Road Residence Inn Eagan 3040 Egandale Place Eagan, MN. 55121 Normal rate $99.00 Special for this event $69.00 a night Call Leslie Mueller for reservations. From I-94 WEST in St. Paul - go 1.1 miles Take fork onto I-35E SOUTH - go 9.6 miles Turn on YANKEE DOODLE RD - go 0.1 miles Turn on PILOT KNOB RD - go 1.1 miles Area Hotel - Motel Information All Suite Hotel, Complete with full size kitchen appliance, including refrigerator / freezer, microwave, full size oven & stove, dishwasher. Separate Living and Sleeping Space. Complimentary Hot/Cold Breakfast Buffet. Indoor - Outdoor pool / spa / sports court all guests receive a complimentary pass to the local YMCA free shuttle provided. Restaurants with in walking distance. Just 3 miles from the Eagan Civic Arena - free shuttle provided. 651-688-0363 Ext. 181 Spring Hill Suites by Marriott 3635 Crestridge Dr, $79.00 Per Night 651-686-0600 TownePlace Suites 3615 Crestridge Dr, $69.00 Per Night 651-994-4600 Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, complimentary breakfast, laundry/valet services, fax/photocopy services, safe deposit box, free newspapers, room service, free onsite parking, gift shop, and express check-out. Guests may also enjoy the indoor pool, exercise room, and whirlpool. Guest suites feature cable/satellite TVs, dual-line telephones, work desks, in-room movies, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, data ports, voicemail, coffeemakers, and kitchen areas with minirefrigerators, microwaves, and wet bars. 94 Rooms/ 4 Floors, Hotel amenities include the outdoor pool (seasonal), 24-hour exercise room, and complimentary continental breakfast and lobby coffee. The hotel also offers free local calls, free weekday newspapers, and free shuttle to the airport and Mall of America. All rooms feature free high-speed Internet access, separate living and sleeping areas, sleeper sofas, full kitchens, workstations, voicemail, data ports, air-conditioning, coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, VCRs, and cable TV.
Judo Tournament RESIDENCE INN EAGAN You and your club will CHEER when they experience: All suite hotel, complete with full-sized kitchen appliance to include refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven, full-size oven/stove, dishwasher Seasonal outdoor pool/spa/sportscourt all guests receive a complimentary pass to the local YMCA complimentary shuttle provided Separate living and sleeping space definitely room to move Complimentary Hot/Cold Breakfast Buffet - get that energy needed Complimentary Shuttle to area stores and Mall of America Restaurants within walking distance 3 Miles from the Eagan Civic Arena, 3870 Pilot Knob Road Hotel provides complimentary shuttle (see front desk for scheduling) Team Rates o $69.00, plus 9.5% tax Studio Suite with one king or queen bed o $79.00, plus 9.5% tax Studio Suite with two queen beds o $149.00, plus 9.5% tax 2-Bedroom Penthouse Suite (2-queen beds) (Reservations must be received by 5/4/2011. After this date reservations will be accepted on and space and rate available basis only.) To Make Reservations Call: Residence Inn Eagan 3040 Eagandale Place Eagan, MN 55121 (651) 688-0363 (hotel direct) or (800) 331-3131 (worldwide reservations)