1.    I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct.

2.    I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of any attendee.

3.    I will not engage in the use of profanity.

4.    I will treat any coach, parent, athlete, volunteer, official or any other attendee with respect.

5.    I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any attendee.

6.    I will not initiate a fight or unauthorized physical contact with any attendee.

7.    I will obey all facility and organization rules.

8.    I acknowledge that the concluding decision of the officials or event director is final.

9.    I will accept the decision of the officials or event director with respect and grace.

10.  I will be responsible for the sportsmanship of myself and teammates while assisting in maintaining a respectful environment for all participants.

It is agreed that if I fail to conform to the above while attending a USA Judo event through coaching, officiating, or participating in any capacity the following will occur:

·         Verbal warnings will first be given to the individual

·         If infraction occurs after the verbal warning a “yellow card” will be given to the head coach/individual as notice of first official warning.

·         If the infraction occurs after the yellow card is distributed, a “red card” will be given to the head coach/individual which may trigger the immediate elimination from the Team Award consideration for both the tournament and the annual award.

If a red card is issued the individual may be subject to possible additional disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the below in any order or combination:

1.    Immediate removal from event for the duration of the event

2.    Removal of coach credentials for the duration of the event

3.    Suspension of USA Judo membership, coach certification credentials, or official certification credentials.

4.    If individual is removed from an event for failure to conform to the above CODE, their respective club may be eliminated from the Team Award consideration (loss of all points) for both the tournament and the annual award.

There is no expiration date as to the length of time an issued yellow or red card is valid.

USA JUDO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY REMOVE AN INDIVIDUAL FROM THE COMPETITION/ACTIVITY IF AN EGREGIOUS INCIDENT OCCURS WITHOUT FIRST ISSUING A VERBAL WARNING, YELLOW OR RED CARD.