Contest Rules for the 2023 U.S. Adaptive Judo Championships

Contest Rules:

Current International Special Olympics Judo rules will be used with the following modifications:

The Contest Area shall be 8 x 8 meters with 4 meter safety area between competition areas and 3 meter outside borders.

The "CARE Sytem" will not be used. Three referees will be on the mat.

In all situations in which the rules do not specifically determine, but where the referee is of the opinion that the safety of one or both of the athletes is at stake, the referee will stop/suspend the contest immediately and take those measures he/she deems necessary. Hereby he/she is entitled to take punitive action by taking into account the intention of the action.

If an athlete needs assistance entering onto the mat area of the competition, the coach is allowed to give assistance with the help of an (assistant) referee. (Note: No person shall be allowed onto the matted area without the referee's permission.)

Shime-waza (Choking Techniques),  Kansetsu-waza (Arm lock techniques), and Sutemi-waza (Sacrifice techniques) WILL NOT BE PERMITIED FOR ANY DIVISION AT THIS EVENT

"Over Head" or "Around the Neck" gripping techniques such as Koshi Guruma or Kesa Gatame will not be permitted and the player shall receive a Shido, along with referee's explanation of the penalty.

No Intentional Double knee drop techniques (e.g. double knee Seoi-Nage) Any intentional violation will result in Hansoku Make (disqualification) from the match only.

No Kanibasami (Flying Scissors) and no Kawazu Gake (Leg Entaglement Throw).

Leg Grabs - Violations will receive a Shido along with referee's explanation of the penalty.

Pre 2003 Medical Rules will be observed in all Divisions except Seinen Brown and Black Belt Divisions. Referee will use the Current IJF medical rules for Brown/Black division. Referee can call medic in all SN divisions at the discretion of the referee and safety of the players and the sport of Judo.

Any competitor who suffers a concussion or who loses consciousness from head impact will not be permitted to continue competing during this event.  Medical Staff will evaluate the player and make the medical determination.

Contest time is 3 minutes and if needed a "Golden Score" of one minute will be used. If no score occurs, then "Hantei" will be used (white/blue flags will be provided to officials) .

ADAPTIVE/SPECIAL NEEDS COMPETITORS RULES

All Special Needs Players competing in Special Needs Categories will follow International Special Olympics Judo Rules - The rules may be reviewed at:

https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/sports-essentials/sport-rules/ Judo-Sports-Rules.pdf

These rules will be reviewed during the Referee and Coaches Meeting. 

Adaptive Levels will be determined at the venue - based on special needs categorizations. The categories will be determined based on those competitors who attend. Age and Weight categories will be used with players of similar competitive abilities (Levels).  Volunteer competitors will be available for competitors who need more assistance  or  anyAdaptive/Special Needs player who is without an equally matched opponent. The Tournament Director reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the interest of the competition and safety of the contestants.

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Entries

  • Bantam Boys & Girls 3-4 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Bantam Boys & Girls 5-6 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Bantam Boys 7-8 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Bantam Girls 7-8 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Bantam Boys 9-10 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Bantam Girls 9-10 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Boys 11-12 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Girls 11-12 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Boys 13-14 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Girls 13-14 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Boys 15-16 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Junior Girls 15-16 years - Adaptive 0 USD
  • Senior Men - Adaptive 0 USD
    17 years and older
  • Senior Women - Adaptive 0 USD
    17 years and Older
  • Volunteer Competitor 0 USD

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