2026 Big Apple Classic

When: Sunday, February 8th, 2026 
Where: Queens College - Fitzgerald Gym, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367

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COST

Early Bird registration (before December 31st): $75

Regular registration (January 1st to February 1st): $85

Late registration (February 2nd to February 6th): $100

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SCHEDULE

Registrations close February 7th, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Doors will open at 8:00 AM and the tournament will start promptly at 9:00 AM. 

We will begin with divisions for those under 7 years old and advance through older age groups as the day goes on.

Brackets will be published on Saturday, February 8th, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
See brackets here: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25843/schedule/brackets 

!!!You are expected to arrive one hour before the start of your division!!!

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DIVISIONS AND RULES

Click to see divisions and rules: Big Apple Classic Rules

*The Tournament Director has the right to adjust any division to best match the athletes.*

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PARTNER HOTEL

We have partnered with Flushing Central Hotel 88 to provide a special rate to athletes and families attending the Big Apple Classic. 

To receive this special rate, please call or text Rita at (917) 951-8088 and mention IJC Judo.

Link to Hotel: Flushing Central Hotel 88

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REFUND POLICY

In case you are uncontested, you will receive refund or a medal for the division.  In any other cases, there will be no refund.  Under special circumstances we may be able to credit your entry for the next Big Apple Classic.

All refund requests must be submitted to events.edwardjeong@gmail.com