International Delegation Entry Package

 Contents:
Letter or Invitation
Technical Information
International Entry Forms
(Intent to Participate, Entry Names, Travel Itinerary)
Hotel Flyer
Training Camp Flyer
Pan American Judo Union Assessment Information

Competition:
October 20-22, 2006
At Florida International University

Training Camp:
October 22-24, 2006
At The Marriott Dadeland Hotel, Miami, FL

Hotel Headquarters:
The Marriott Miami Dadeland Hotel
9090 S. Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 671-2688 or 1-800-228-9290
Rates are $119.00 + tax flat rate. 1-4 persons per room 

Ask for the USA Judo Rate. Reservations must be made by September 17, 2006. Availability cannot be guaranteed after that date!!
The equivalent of one night’s room and tax charge will be required at the time the reservation is made, either by check or credit card

 For additional information contact Sherrie Phillips at USA Judo through email at sportsconsult@aol.com or visit our website at www.usjudo.org

June 24, 2006

Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of United States Judo, Inc., it is my pleasure to extend an invitation to your athletes, coaches and officials to attend the 2006 U.S. Open Judo Championships.  The event will take place in Miami, Florida on October 20-22, 2006.  Registration will be on Thursday, October 19th (11 AM - 6 PM) for Senior Competitors. Competition for Seniors to be held on Friday and Saturday, October 20^th and 21st. Masters may register Friday. October 21st (2:00 – 6:00 PM) with competition to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 21^st and 22nd .  The entry fee will be $80.00 per contestant.  All fees, housing, and food costs will be the responsibility of your Federation, unless otherwise notified.  Your delegation should arrange to fly into the Miami International Airport.

The Tournament Headquarters for this prestigious event will be The Miami Dadeland Marriott.  Free transportation from the Miami International airport to the hotel is available.  Call the hotel using the courtesy telephones located in baggage claim for transportation. NO TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM ANY OTHER AIRPORT.  The competition venue will be at Florida International University, approximately 10 miles from the hotel.

Housing reservations may be made by calling: the Miami Dadeland Marriott at (305) 671-2688, the rates are listed on the attached flyer and are for 1-4 persons per room.  Ask for the "Judo Rate.”  Reservations must be made on or before September 17, 2006.  Cost and availability after that date cannot be guaranteed.  Reservations must be paid in advance or guaranteed with a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, etc.).  The equivalent of one (1) night’s room and tax charge may be required at the time the reservation is made.

In addition to the competition, we will again conduct an International Training Camp from Sunday, October 22nd through Tuesday, October 24th with departures scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2006.  There is a $85.00 registration fee per participant for the 3-day camp participation.  The training camp will be held at the Miami Dadeland Marriott Hotel.

Enclosed are complete technical information and registration materials.  We sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome members of your national federation to this event.  If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact our National Office at phone number (719) 866-4730 or FAX at (719) 866-4733 or Email at Jose.H.Rodriguez@usajudo.us

Sincerely,

Mr. Jose Humberto Rodriguez
Executive Director
USA Judo

 

Competition: October 20-22, 2006
At Florida International University

 Training Camp: October 22-24, 2006
At The Marriot Dadeland Hotel

 HOTEL HEADQUARTERS
The Marriot Dadeland
9090 S. Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156
Fitness Center, Deli, Gift Shop, Business Center, Restaurant
Complimentary Hotel Shuttle to Shopping
Close to metro rail station to Miami and area attractions 

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!
Flat Rate $119 & Tax per night (1-4 persons per room)
The equivalent of one night’s room and tax charge may be required at the time the reservation is made,
either by check or credit card.

 Entry materials will be mailed directly to qualified U.S. Athletes.
Former Senor Elite athletes who wish to compete should contact
Tournament Director: Sherrie Phillips
Entry Materials will be sent to International Delegations

 For additional information contact:
Sherrie Phillips: Tournament Director
Voice: 719-491-9682; FAX: 719-487-0989

 

        Guest Instructors Include:
          Patrick Burris
         1972 & 1976 Olympian
         Edward Liddie
        1984 Olympic Bronze Medallist
     & Various Olympians

    Participating in the camp
    USA Junior Elite Athletes
   USA Senior Elite Athletes

 Don’t miss this exceptional camp experience!

Camp registration materials included in this package.

Athletes and Officials should be aware of the imposition of the following Pan American Judo Union (PJU) fees assessed and collected by the PJU on all participants in this officially recognized and sanctioned PJU circuit event.  The assessment is a PJU mandate passed by the PJU Board of Directors.

Pan American Judo Union Membership Requirement: The US Open has been designated an official Pan American Judo Union (PJU) Junior Circuit event.  As such, the Pan American Judo Union requires that all competitors and officials be members of the PJU.  For membership requirements, Officials shall include: Coaches, Delegates, Doctors, Physiotherapists, etc., as well as the Federation members who appear in the Team’s Registration form.  This is an annual requirement.

The cost will be:

a.    Competitors US $20 (Twenty American Dollars

b.    Officials US $30 (Thirty American Dollars).

PJU Dan Grade (Black Belt) registration requirement: Because the US Open has been designated an official PJU Junior Circuit event, the PJU requires all competitors who hold black belt rank, register that rank with the International Judo Federation (IJF) and the PJU.  This is a one-time registration requirement.

The cost of the PJU Dan Grade Recognition as well as the request for application to the IJF level of Dan Grade Recognition will be US $60 (Sixty American Dollars).  The cost of PJU Recognition for those who already have the IJF Recognition will be US $20 (Twenty American dollars).

These fees are IN ADDITION to the tournament entry fee and will be collected at the event by officials from the Pan American Judo Union.

If athletes and officials wish to pay these fees and receive membership and dan grade recognition in advance, forms and instructions can be obtained at USA Judo’s website: http://www.usjudo.org/forms

 

 

 

Note 1: Awards will be given out within 1 hour of each categories completion for the Masters Divisions throughout both days of competition. 

Note 2:  Competitors will not be allowed to check their weight on official scale during weigh in times, however, an unofficial scale will be available for the purpose of checking weight. 

Note 3:  A meeting will be held at 8:00 pm each evening prior to Masters Competition in event that any divisions must be combined. All competitors must be present and consent to changes in categories.

Official Contacts- Tournament Directors