DATE
August 3, 2019

Competition will begin at Noon

VENUE
Liberty University 
Indoor Track & Field Complex
Lynchburg, VA
[View Map]

Eligibility: Any JJI, IBJJF, USJA, JJF, JJA, BJJA.  Any other members of a recognized National Organization must contact the director for approval.

Scoring System: Submission Only Modified Double Elimination or Round Robin for divisions with 5 or less competitors.

Rules: IJJF rules will govern the competition modification for no chocks allowed below 13 years of age and no arm-blocks allowed below 18 years old. IJF rules for 18 years and older only to allow elbow blocks/arm-bars.

Weigh-In: will begin Friday, August 2, 2019 at a time to be released soon.


CATEGORIES 
 
Junior Age Divisions 
12-14 years old
13&14 Years old
15&16 Years Old
 
Weight Divisions
Light, medium, and heavy weight.  Super light and super heavy if necessary
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Senior Divisions (17 - 29)
Female: 48 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 70 kg, 78 kg, over 78 kg
 
Male: 60 kg, 66 kg,  73 kg,  81 kg,  90 kg,  100 kg,  Over 100 kg
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Masters Divisions (30 + years of age) Male & Female, to be determined by the number of competitors.

Special Senior Open Division:
If there is enough interest we will offer a special senior open division for $20 per person. All contestants will be sorted by weight from lightest to heaviest.  The competitors will be placed on a pool sheet and paired with the next competitor for the closest weight.  Competition will continue in single elimination style until an eventual champion is crowned.  

 
REGISTRATION FEES
$60 for 1st division and $20 for 2nd division. 

Competitors are only allowed to enter a maximum of 2 regular divisions - excluding the open division.

All competitions are submission only

REGISTRATION



Deadline – July 25, 2019
Pre-registration ON-LINE ONLY.  No on site registration


SPORT DIRECTOR
Sensei "Temo"  (Tarek Moneir)
 tek-bright58@gmail.com 
540-309-7070

The tournament director reserves the right to change or alter any division for the safety of all Judoka involved.

MERCHANDISE
2019 State Games of America merchandise will be available for purchase during events at various locations or on our website now

AWARDS
2019 State Games of America bronze, silver and gold medals will be given in each category/division.

SPECTATOR FEES
$5 per day

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FOR QUESTIONS

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Sport Director Tarek Moneir at  tek-bright58@gmail.com 

Website & Online Registration Questions: Contact the Virginia Amateur Sports Office at 540-343-0987 or registration@stategamesofamerica.com


All dates, times, locations and formats are tentative at this time. Virginia Amateur Sports reserves the right to make changes to the sport information noted on this page. Some dates, locations and times may change due to registration numbers. Participants are encouraged to check sport info often for any changes.