Judo

Date

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Time

Weigh in: 8:15 – 9:15 am

Competition begins:  10:30 am

2024 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

Commissioners

Carol Scheid
641.377.2648
pigfarm@netins.net

Scott Cunningham
515.597.2247
cunningham.1.414@gmail.com

Competition Format

Each match is 3 minutes, modified double elimination or round robin.  KATA Competition: for brown belts and under first three sets of NAGE-NO-KATA, advanced all forms, all sets. The tournament directors reserve the right to adjust divisions based on the number of entries. Junior divisions will be established based on a combination of weight and age.

Rules

Modified IJF rules will apply. No chokes allowed if either competitor is under the age of 13. No arm bars allowed in Junior competition. USA Judo sanction application filed.

Age Determining Date

July 20, 2024

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to top finishers in each division.

Sport Specific Information

ALL athletes must have a white Gi, and current membership card from USJI. Athletes must also provide proof of current insurance.

For additional important sport-related information go to: https://jdhsmith.math.iastate.edu/dojo/tourney.htm.  Competitors (also parents, guardians, and coaches) need to complete the specific judo waiver there.

T-shirts

Athletes receive a cotton t-shirt with their entry fee. For $12, athletes can upgrade to a dri-fit shirt during registration. The deadline to order a dri-fit is June 16. 

Athletes can pick up their shirts at Sukup South End Zone Club at Jack Trice Stadium. Access to Sukup End Zone is from University Boulevard. 

Hours:
Friday, July 19: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 20: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, July 21: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Male & Female categories offered for the following Junior divisions:

Junior | 5 – 6 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 7 – 8 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 9 – 10 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 11 – 12 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 13 – 14 | Light & Heavy
Junior | 15 – 16 | Light & Heavy
Men | 17 & Over | 0 – 132 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 133 – 145 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 146 – 161 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 162 – 178 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 179 – 198 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | 199 – 220 lbs
Men | 17 & Over | Over 220 lbs

Senior | Male | 30 – 39 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 40 – 49 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 50 – 59 | Light, Middle, Heavy
Senior | Male | 60 & Over | Light, Middle, Heavy

Women 17 & Over | Open
KATA Competition