State of Iowa Judo Championships

ELIGIBILITY:          

Must show current membership in USAJUDO. Discounted memberships (Event Only or Trial Membership can be found at https://www.usajudo.com/membership#Member_Types_cs96. No entry will be accepted unless the competitor is registered with the USA Judo. Each competitor must present proof of current membership with insurance at the registration and/or weigh-in. Each competitor must accept the Terms of Service at checkout. Each non-Black Belt competitor must present a properly signed “Certificate Regarding Non-Black Belt Contestants” form. Any Junior wanting to compete in any Senior division must be 15 or 16 years of age, and present a completed “Parental Consent for a Junior Competitor to Enter Senior Competition” form.

DIVISIONS:

Juniors

Boys:                                                                   Girls:

   5-6 years old-light & heavy                            5-6 years old-light & heavy

   7-8 years old-light & heavy                            7-8 years old-light & heavy

   9-10 years old-light & heavy                          9-10 years old-light & heavy

   11-12 years old-light & heavy                         11-12 years old-light & heavy

   13-14 years old-light & heavy                        13-14 years old-light & heavy

   15-16 years old-light & heavy                        15-16 years old-light & heavy

Boys and Girls divisions may be combined into a coed division for players aged 8 & under.

MEN 

   NOVICE (White, Rokkyu, Gokyu, and Yonkyu)

               Light, Middle, and Heavy

   ALL RANKS

        132 lbs & under, 145 lbs & under, 161 lbs & under, 178 lbs & under, 198 lbs & under,

         220 lbs & under, over 220

   MASTERS (over 30 years of age)

         Divisions will be based on age and weight.

WOMEN

   ALL RANKS

       Light, Medium, and Heavy

AWARDS:        Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all divisions.

NOTE: Tournament Directors reserve the right to adjust divisions.