2024 Indiana State Championships

2024 Indiana State Championships

April 27, 2024

Jay County Jr./Sr. High School

2072 W St. Rd 67

Portland, IN 47371

Head Referee/Chief Evaluator:  Devin Cohen IJF International Referee

Evaluators: Russ Scherer IJF International Referee  and David Smith IJF International Referee

National Referee Evaluation Site: Candidates must contact Referee Commission Secretary to pre-register.  http://www.judoreferee.com       

Mandatory referee clinic Friday April 26 6pm-8pm at Holiday Inn Express.

Written examination to follow the Friday clinic.

Referee meeting on April 27 at 8:30 am at tournament                                       

Coaches Meeting: 9:00 am

Sanction: USA Judo #00486

Eligibility: 

All contestants must provide a valid USA Judo or A.T.J.A card. 

Register Online:

Starting February 1, 2024 online registration will begin at a cost of $50 for the first division, $30 for second divisions (those competing in 2 divisions must complete 2 forms online).

Payment must be made through Pay Pal at the time of registration.

Registration will end on Wednesday, April 24, 2023, at 11:59 pm. EST

Walk-Up Registration: NO WALK UP REGISTRATION. ONLINE ONLY

Opening Ceremonies: 10:00am  

Competition: Seniors, Veterans and Juniors 10 & Under after Opening Ceremonies

Juniors over 10 will not start before 12pm EST.

Door Fee: $5 Proceeds will go to the Referees, to help with travel expenses.

TOURNAMENT: Vickie Daniels, (765) 748-2277, [email protected]

DIRECTORS: Brad Daniels, (260) 726-5045, [email protected]  

AWARDS: Custom Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Team Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Total points)

CONCESSIONS: Food and drinks will be available on site.

All competitors must bring their own white and blue belts.  First called competitor must wear white gi. Second competitor should wear blue gi. However, white gi w/blue belt allowed.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to make any changes that are in the best interest of the contestants to achieve fairness and competition.

Athletes that have placed in a National event shall not be allowed to compete in the Novice Divisions.