USA

REFEREEING DIRECTOR: Mr. Jongoon KIM - Okemos, Michigan e-mail: JKChi@aol.com

Standards and Certification Dr. Eichi KOIWAI - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Athlete Representatives Mr. Lance NADING - Denver, Colorado
Mr. Jason MORRIS - Scotia, New York

1999 Maruchan U.S. International Judo Championships
International Training Camp
1999 Rendez-Vous Canada Judo Championships

Date	Activity	Location/Information
October 21, 1999	Check-In Maruchan U.S. International	Colorado Springs (CO), USA
October 22, 1999	Competition	Men 81, 90, 100 +100 Women 63, 70, 78, +78
October 23, 1999	Competition	Men 56, 60, 66, 73, Open Women 45, 48, 52, 57, Open
October 24-27, 1999	International Training Camp	Colorado Springs (CO), USA
October 28, 1999	Travel day to Montréal (QC), Canada
October 29, 1999	Check-In Rendez-Vous Canada	Montréal (QC), Canada
October 30, 1999	Competition	Men 56, 60, 66, 73 Women 45, 48, 52, 57
October 31, 1999	Competition	Men 81, 90, 100 +100 Women 63, 70, 78, +78

U.S. International Champs Domestic (U.S.) Information	U.S. International Champs International Information	Rendez Vous Canada Domestic and International
Pat Nading-Amman Tournament Director United States Judo, Inc. 13412 Jackson Dr. Thornton, CO 80241 United States (303) 451-0017 email: patnlar@sprintmail.com	Bill Rosenberg Executive Director United States Judo Inc. One Olympic Plaza, Suite 202 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 United States (719)578-4730 Fax: (719)578-4733 email: usjudoexdr@aol.com	Andrzej Sadej Sport Director Judo Canada 1600 James Naismith Drive Gloucester (ON) K1B 5N4 Canada (613)748-5640 Fax: (613)748-5697 email: info@judocanada.org

Preliminary Technical Information
1999 Maruchan U.S. International Judo Championships

Date:	October 21-23, 1999
Competition Venue:	U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Headquarters:	Radisson Inn-Colorado Springs North 8110 N. Academy Boulevard (Southeast corner of Interstate-25 and Academy Boulevard) Registration, Check-in, Weigh-in, and Draw will be at the Radisson!
Tournament Director:	Pat Nading-Amman; 13412 Jackson Dr.; Thornton, CO 80241 Tel: (303) 451-0017; email: patnlar@sprintmail.com
Organized by:	United States Judo, Inc.
Judogi:	The use of blue and white judogi is encouraged at this event; however, blue judogi is optional at this time.
Rules:	The Championships will be conducted according to the rules and sporting code of the International Judo Federation.
Schedule:
October 20:	Arrival of Teams and Competitor Check-in
October 21:	Arrival of Teams and Competitor Check-in (continued), Referee's meeting
October 22:	Weigh-in, Draw (immediately after weigh-in), Competition Men 81, 90, 100 +100; Women 63, 70, 78, +78
October 23:	Weigh-in, Draw (immediately after weigh-in), Competition Men 56, 60, 66, 73, Open; Women 45, 48, 52, 57, Open Farewell party (at the Radisson Inn)
October 24:	Beginning of Training Camp or Departure of Teams
Judogi:	The use of blue and white judogi is encouraged at this event; however, the blue judogi is optional at this time.
Transportation:	The following complimentary transportation will be provided: Between Colorado Springs Airport and the Hotel provided by the Hotel. Between the Hotel and the Tournament Site provided by the Organizing Committee (15-20 minutes drive). For those staying at the Olympic Training Center for the training camp only: From the Olympic Training Center to the Colorado Springs Airport NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
Lodging:	Radisson Inn, Colorado Springs North $79.00 flat rate; 1-4 persons per room Telephone: 719-598-5770, extension 305; ask for the USA Judo rate. NOTE: A limited amount of lodging and meals FOR THE TRAINING CAMP ONLY will be available at the Olympic Training Center.
Hotel Features:	Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, 24 hour Sauna and Exercise Room on site. Complimentary access to Bally Total Fitness Center 3 miles from hotel. Within walking distance: Movie Theatres, Shopping Mall, 22 Resaurants.

Yoshihiro Uchida President	Address	Uchida Enterprises 95 South Market Street Suite 220San Jose, CA 95113 United States Judo Inc.
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