Description
2026 Indiana Open Championships
May 2, 2026
Jay County Jr./Sr. High School
2072 W St. Rd 67
Portland, IN 47371
Head Referee/Chief Evaluator: Devin Cohen IJF International Referee
Evaluators: Russ Scherer IJF International Referee, David Smith IJF International Referee and Mike Takata IJF International Referee
National Referee Evaluation Site:
Candidates must contact Referee Commission Secretary to pre-register. http://www.judoreferee.com
Mandatory referee clinic Friday May 1; 6pm-8pm at Holiday Inn Express.
Written examination to follow the Friday clinic.
Referee meeting on May 2 at 8:30 am at tournament
Sanction:
USA Judo # 00753
Eligibility:
All contestants must provide a valid USA Judo or A.T.J.A card.
Online Registration only
Starting February 1, 2026 online registration will begin at a cost of $50 for the first division, $30 for second divisions (those competing in 2 divisions must complete 2 forms online).
Payment must be made through Pay Pal at the time of registration.
Registration will end on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm. EST
Walk-Up Registration: NO WALK UP REGISTRATION. ONLINE ONLY
Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am
Competition: Veterans and Juniors after Opening Ceremonies
Seniors will not start before 12pm EST.
Door Fee: $5 Proceeds will go to the Referees, to help with travel expenses.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS:
Vickie Daniels, (765) 748-2277, judovickie@hotmail.com
Brad Daniels, (260) 726-5045, bradleyadaniels@gmail.com
AWARDS: Custom Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Team Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Total points)
CONCESSIONS: Food and drinks will be available on site.
All competitors must bring their own white and blue belts. First called competitor must wear white judogi. Second competitor should wear blue judogi. However, white judogi w/blue belt allowed.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to make any changes that are in the best interest of the contestants to achieve fairness and competition.
Junior athletes that have placed in a National event shall not be allowed to compete in the Junior Novice Divisions.
