Puerto Rico Judo Challenge 2008

November 1 & 2, 2008

San Francisco Judo Club through the Tournament Directors of the Puerto Rico Judo Challenge 2008, issues this invitation for athletes (male and female) to participate in this event which will be held on November 1 & 2 of 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There will be $250.00 Prize Money for the winners of each of the Senior divisions, and $500.00 for the Grand Champion in the men’s and women divisions.

 

PARTICIPTION FEES:

·         Infantiles and juveniles US$15.00

·         Senior competitor  US$20.00

·         Additional category: US$10.00

REGISTRY:

All athletes must meet the age and weight requirements.  Proof of age must be shown.  All individuals must also submit all required documents and pay the appropriate entry fee.

TOURNAMENT VENUE:

Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum, San Juan, PR

SPECTATOR ADMISSION:

·         US$3.00 per person per day. 

·         US$5.00 two-day passes.

·         Children under 12 Free.

EARLY REGISTRATION, ENTRY FEES, TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN:

Early Registration: The official entry form and all other required forms must be fully completed, properly signed, appropriate fees enclosed, and mailed to the address stated on the entry form postmarked no later than October 15, 2008:

·         Puerto Rico Judo Challenge
Calle Loiza 1750 PMB 122
San Juan, PR. 0091

Entry Fee: Entry fee for early-registered contestants (on or before Oct 14) is US$15.00 (US$20.00 Seniors).  Personal Checks, Business Checks, Money Orders, Traveler’s Checks, Certified Checks, Cashier’s Checks only. Checks should be made payable to: “Puerto Rico Judo Challenge”.

DO NOT MAIL CASH

* All Athletes competing in two divisions must fill and pay two entry fees.*

Incomplete Entry Materials: Entries with incomplete or missing information will be considered late entries unless the required material is received before Tournament Check-in. See below for confirmation of registration.

Late Registration: Official entry forms postmarked after October 15, 2008 will be considered late entries. Late entries must pay an entry fee of US$20.00 (US$25.00 seniors).  Absolutely no entries should be mailed after October 15, 2008.  Internet Registration will be accepted up to October 29, 2008, without late Fee Penalties.

Walk-Up Registration: Contestants who have not-registered early, may do so during Tournament Check-in. All forms must be properly completed and signed at that time and the walk-up registration fee of US $30.00 ($40.00 seniors). Cash, Money Orders, Traveler’s Checks, Certified Checks, Cashier’s Checks ONLY.  Personal or Business Checks will not be accepted for walk-up registration.

 *ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

Tournament Check-In: All Athletes must check-in with tournament officials, in person, at the

tournament headquarters during one of the time periods listed in the schedule of events in order to confirm participation and competition categories.  During Tournament Check-in, all late or incomplete registrations will be required to properly complete all forms and pay the appropriate fees. All required forms must be properly completed and signed and the appropriate entry fees paid regardless of when the player registers. Refer to the checklist of required items listed elsewhere in this flyer. Internet Registrants must submit proof of identity and sign waiver at weight in.

RULES:

The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the Federación Puertorriqueña de Judo (FEPURJUDO) rules and regulations.

COMPETITORS AND THEIR COACHES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN BLUE AND WHITE BELTS FOR THIS COMPETITION.  THIS RULE WILL INSURE THAT THE BELTS FIT PROPERLY.  PLEASE MARK YOUR BELTS WITH YOUR NAME OR CLUB.  

·         Divisions will be posted for coach/competitor inspection as soon as possible after the close weigh-ins on each day.  1 hour later, any necessary corrections will be made, the draw will be performed, and brackets, with match numbers will be posted. 

·         Authorized coaches will be given admission onto the venue floor.  One coach per contestant.

·         Judo gi color: Although optional, Puerto Rico judo Challenge encourages the wearing of a Blue judo gi by the “blue” side competitor.  The “white” side competitor must wear a white judo gi.  Competitors are responsible for appearing in the correct color gi.  Under no circumstances shall both competitors be allowed to compete in blue gi’s, nor will the blue and white competitors be allowed to switch positions.  The gi jacket and pants must be the same color; no mixing of colors.  In all matches where the both competitors are wearing white gis, both competitors will remove their grade belts and wear a blue or white belt to identify the contestant’s designated color for the match.

 In 2008 all Senior athletes must wear a white judo gi on the “white side” and the blue Judo gi on the “blue side”.

·         The draw will be conducted by computer software and will be random with the Provision that athletes from the same country will be separated as far apart in the pools as possible.

·         The Texas Match Scheduling system will be used.  Contestants will receive a card specifying their contest area number and match number.  All contestants are expected to report to their assigned contest area 3 matches prior to their assigned match number

METHOD OF COMPETITION:

1. In a category with two competitors, a maximum of three (3) matches will be held between the competitors, the winner of two (2) will be awarded the gold medal.

2. Categories having five (5) Competitors or less: Round Robin Pool (every competitor competes against every other competitor).  The order of finish is determined by number of wins, then, if tied, by total points (Ippon=10, Waza-ari=7, Yuko=5, Koka=3, Decision=1). If tied in wins and points, the winner of the head-to-head competition between the two who are still tied determines the winner. If three or more are still tied in wins and points for any place (first, second, or third), those contestants involved must contest again to determine the order of finish.

3. Categories having six (6) competitors or greater: Modified Double Elimination.     Players are divided into two pools, A and B by means of a draw (described above.)  Determination of 1st and 2nd place:  The "knockout" (single elimination) system is used to produce two finalists, who will compete for 1st & 2nd place.                   Determination of 3rd - 5th place:  All contestants who were defeated will compete in a consolation bracket (referred to as a loser’s pool) except the finalist.  The losers will fight in the loser’s pool as a knock out (Single elimination) until just one competitor is left, who will be placed on 3^rd.

GRAND CHAMPION CUP:

Male and Female Senior division winners automatically qualify to compete for their respective “Copa Puerto Rico Judo Challenge” and the $500 dollar metallic prize. The Tournament Director may at his option invite additional competitors up to a maximum of 12 male and 12 female competitors.  The “Copa Puerto Rico Judo Challenge” will utilize a single elimination format and the pairing will be determined randomly.  Both Competitions, male and female, will use 5 minute rounds and will follow IJF rules.

Additional information and clarification of tournament pairing methods and competition systems will be offered during the referee Clinic where all coaches are invited to.

AWARDS:

First, Second, and one (1) Third place medals will be awarded.

Adult Categories:

There must be a minimum of four (4) competitors in a division for the $250.00 prize to be awarded in that division.

CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION:

For weight classes refer to the table in the inscription package.  Please note that each age Category is based solely on the year in which the contestant was born.  The contestant’s actual age on the day of competition is irrelevant.  For each category, a contestant must be born in the appropriate year as defined in the table.

All Weights listed below are in kilograms.  For each weight division, the weight range will be over the next lower weight and below the weight listed

The Tournament Director reserves the right to make changes in the highest and lowest weight classes when it is in the best interest of the contestants to make these changes due to differences in weights. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

The following is a general schedule of events. All dates and days of the week are final.  However, the times listed are approximate and the Organizing Committee reserves the right to change these, if necessary.  The final schedule will be provided to delegations, officials, and athletes upon arrival.

Friday, October 31, 2008 – Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum.
 6:30 p.m.                                Referees Clinic

Saturday, November 1, 2008– Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum

 8:00 am -11:00 am        weigh-in (15-16 and Seniors only)
All athletes must check-in with tournament officials, in person, at the tournament headquarters in the Coliseum Pedrín Zorrilla to confirm participation and make a final declaration of weight Category. During official weigh-in, a contestant is given only one chance on the scale.
1:00 p.m.                                 Opening Ceremony
1:30p.m.                                  Matches (15-16 and Senior).
2:00– 6:00 p.m.                       Weight-in for Sunday Competitors

Sunday, November 2, 2008– Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum

7:00– 8:00 a.m.                       All others ages (5-14, 17-19 year old).
10:00 a.m.                               Matches for 5 – 14 years and 17 – 19.
1:00p.m.                                  Seniors Awards
2:00p.m.                                  Puerto Rico Judo Challenge Grand Champion Matches
Awards:                                   Following the Grand Champion medal matches.