General Contest Rules:

Current International Judo Federation (IJF) 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 System” will not be used. Three referees will be on the mat.

·         Shime-waza (Choking Techniques) are only allowed for Shonen and Seinen Divisions (13 years and older). NO SHIME-WAZA in Adaptive/Special Needs Divisions or Newaza (Mom’s) division.

·         Kansetsu-waza (Arm Lock Techniques) are only allowed for Seinen (17 years and older) and only Brown and Black Belt Divisions. If one is entered into this division, one must adhere to the rules of the division.  No KANSETSU-WAZA in Adaptive/Special Needs Divisions or Newaza (Mom’s) division.

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

·         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 Yonen and Shonen division 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 the head impact will not be permitted to continue competing during this event. Medical staff will evaluate the player and make the medical determination.

·         Any Shonen competitor who doesn’t submit and is choked out will not be permitted to continue in any further division.

·         Golden Score in all typical divisions (not Special Needs Divisions). Golden Score is unlimited in time.  If any Special Needs Division is tied by positive scores, then Hantei will be given.

White Judo Gis are Mandatory for all competitors. Blue Judo Gis are optional and can only be worn on the Blue Side

PINK JUDO GIS WILL BE PERMITTED in the spirit of this event! – If one or both players is wearing pink gi, then a blue and white belt must be worn as usual.  Pink crew-neck Tshirts will be accepted in lieu of standard white T-shirts!!!

Competitors should bring their own Blue and White belts for this Competition.

SPECIAL NEEDS COMPETITORS RULES

All Adaptive/Special Needs Players competing in Special Needs Categories will follow 2018 Special Needs Judo Union Rules – These rules will be reviewed during the Referee and Coaches Meeting. Any Special Needs Player who “Opts Out” of Special Needs category to compete in a typical category will follow the General Tournament Rules. Categories will be determined at the venue - based on special needs categories.

Match Times:

·         Yonen Division: 2 ½ Minutes

·         Adaptive/Special Needs Division: 2 ½ Minutes

·         Shonen and Seinen Divisions: 3 Minutes

·         Novice, Masters, and Mom’s Judo Divisions: 3 Minutes

Brown and Black Belt Divisions (Except Masters): 4 Minutes

The Tournament Director reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the best interest of the competition and contestants.

Tournament Director: Brian Money (951) 961-1570 Bmoneyriversideca.gov

Assistant Tournament Director: Danielle Money (951) 236-4219 [email protected]