2026 3rd Annual Twin Cities Classic
Saint Paul, United States
Description
October 3, 2026 St Paul, MN
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 11:59PM
Sanction: USA Judo Pending
Location:
North Dale Rec Center
1414 St Albans St N, St Paul, MN 55117
Satellite Weigh ins:
All competitors must weigh in ahead of time via satellite weigh ins. Forms have been sent to coaches to fill out their athletes' weights and return to tournament organizer. Individuals with no coaches available to verify their weight will still send their weights to tournament organizer. Weights must be submitted through this process by Thursday, 10/1/26.
If you/your coach has not received the weigh in form, please access it by using the following link and downloading: Satellite Weigh in Form
Alternatively, you can reach out to the tournament organizer for the form - jadouglass97@gmail.com - 763-447-8041
All athletes will be weighed to confirm their weight on site as a part of the check in process. Discrepancies between satellite and on site weights will be handled case by case with relative leniency.
Check ins:
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00am-9:00am Junior (16 and under) Check ins
11am-11:30am Senior (17 and over) Check ins
ELIGIBILITY:
Athletes MUST have a current USA Judo, USJF, or ATJA membership. USA Judo membership status can be verified online with the membership number provided during registration prior to tournament. USJF or ATJA membership must be shown to staff upon check in.
Athletes need to bring a white judogi, white belt, and a blue belt. Blue judogis can only be worn when competing on the blue side.
BJJ gis will not be allowed in competition.
Tournament Staff:
Director: Jonathan Douglass - jadouglass97@gmail.com - 763-447-8041
Assistant Director and Technology Manager: Zac Peterson
Head Referee: Joshua Cypert
Spectating:
Spectating is free and open to the public
Divisions
- Junior Boys Novice$40
- Junior Boys Advanced$40
- Junior Girls Novice$40
- Junior Girls Advanced$40
- Novice Senior Men$40
- Novice Masters Men$40
- Advanced Senior Men$40
- Advanced Masters Men$40
- Novice Senior Women$40
- Novice Masters Women$40
- Advanced Senior Women$40
- Advanced Masters Women$40
- Junior Boys Exhibition$25
- Junior Boys Exhibition$25
- Junior Girls Exhibition$25
- Junior Girls Exhibition$25
- Senior Men Exhibition$35
- Senior Men Exhibition$35
- Senior Women Exhibition$35
- Senior Women Exhibition$35
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 3rd Annual Twin Cities Classic?
The tournament is on October 3, 2026 in St Paul, MN at North Dale Rec Center, 1414 St Albans St N, St Paul, MN 55117.
What is the registration deadline?
Online pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 11:59PM.
When are check-ins?
Check-ins are on Saturday, October 3rd. Junior competitors age 16 and under check in from 8:00am-9:00am, and senior competitors age 17 and over check in from 11am-11:30am.
How do weigh-ins work?
All competitors must weigh in ahead of time via satellite weigh-ins, and weights must be submitted by Thursday, 10/1/26. All athletes will also be weighed on site during check-in to confirm their weight.
How can I get the satellite weigh-in form or ask about weigh-ins?
Coaches were sent forms to submit athlete weights. If you or your coach has not received the form, contact the tournament organizer at jadouglass97@gmail.com or 763-447-8041.
What membership is required to compete?
Athletes must have a current USA Judo, USJF, or ATJA membership. USA Judo membership can be verified online with the membership number provided during registration, while USJF or ATJA membership must be shown to staff at check-in.
What uniform and belt requirements apply?
Athletes need to bring a white judogi, white belt, and blue belt. Blue judogis can only be worn when competing on the blue side, and BJJ gis are not allowed in competition.
Is there a spectator fee?
No. Spectating is free and open to the public.
Who is the tournament contact?
The tournament director is Jonathan Douglass. He can be contacted at jadouglass97@gmail.com or 763-447-8041.
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