United States Judo Federation Fall National Championships

Competition Date: October 28, 2023

United States Judo Federation 

USJF Sanction: 23-10-12

National Point Tournament

• Point Tournament to Qualify for USJF Scholarship/Grant

Tournament Eligibility: 

• Open to members with current membership in either USJF,  USJA or USA Judo. 
• USJF/USJA members get a 10% discount on the entry fee with Coupon code:  USJF10. If you are not a USJF/USJA member using this coupon code, your registration will be removed and you will be required to re-register.

Citizenship Requirements

• Bantam, Intermediate, Juvenile, Cadet, IJF Jr., Veterans, All Novice Divisions, Seniors, and Kata Categories

• U.S. citizens

• Athletes with Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) or visas

• Non-U.S. citizens who meet one (1) of the following criteria:

1. Proof of athlete’s integration within a school or university system for at least one (1) year. 
2. Proof of athlete's parent/guardian residency WITHIN the U.S. for at least one (1) year

Registration:

• Early Bird: Sept 1 - Sept 17, 12:00 am : $80.00

• Normal Registration: Sept 18 - October 15, 11:59 pm: $90

• Late Registration: October 16 - October 22, 11:59 pm: $100

Competition Venue:

• City College of San Francisco Wellness Center

• 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco - California 94112

Tournament  Hotel: 

• Embassy Suites, 250 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA. 650-589-3400

Group Room Rate & Reservation Link:

• Group rate is $179.00 + tax

Group Room Rate Includes: 

• Complimentary Wi-Fi (Value $14.99/day)

• Complimentary Breakfast and Evening Reception included in rate

• You must use the group reservation link to get the group rate:

• Please make your reservations using the hyperlink below ON or BEFORE 10/6/23

• https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sfosoes-jud-c1b6d89a-8800-4a8f-925e-e2cd0d215931/

Hotel Shuttle Service From/To SFO:

• Running times are 0500-2400

• Charge per person each way $10.00

• Make reservation & payment through website: https://sfobg.mytrakk.com/

Weigh-In and Check-In: 

• Friday, October 27, 2023
• All Jr./Sr. Novice, Sr. Veterans, Bantam, Intermediate, Juvenile can  use Satelight Weight In Centers or at the Host Hotel:  Embassy Suite, 250 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, Ca. 650-589-3400.  Weigh-in from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• LIst of Satelite Weigh in Centers for All Jr./Sr. Novice, Sr. Veterans, Bantam, Intermediate, Juvenile: Week of October 23 to 25, 2023 or at Host Hotel on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

• Cadet, IJF Jr. and Senior Championship Categories must weigh in at Host Hotel: From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tournament Directors: 

• Mitchell Palacio, [email protected]
• Assistant Tournament Director: Ariana Chandra - CCSF Judo Club

Head Referee: 

• Julie Koyama: IJF B, USJF Referee Chairperson

Referee Clinic and Meeting

• October 27, 2023 - City College of San Francisco Wellness Center -  Martial Arts, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, SF 94112

• Clinicians: Hector Estevez (IJF A) and Sam Suyehira (IJF A)
• 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Awards

• Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd) place medals will be awarded in each division.