Description
This event is a Level 4 Veterans Point Event
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
https://usajudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/30827
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 26, 2026 at 11:59PM EST
Sanction: USA Judo #
Check in and Weigh in:
FRIDAY, August 28, 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
At host hotel -
Competition Site:
Baytown Community Center
2407 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Regency Baytown
- The cut-off date to receive the discount is 7AUG2026. The rooms are $125/night (single occupancy- there is additional charge of $15 for each additional occupant in the room), and people can pick dates between 25AUG2026 until 2SEP2026 for the same fee- continental breakfast included. Link for hotel reservation:
- https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/IAHRB/G-VJUT
New for 2026
We will use IJF Category Combining guidelines to help reduce uncontested divisions. See tab above for more information.
Ne Waza Divisions
We will use the EJU Ne Waza Rules for this event
Novice Division Open Championship - $100 for Champion
(minimum of 6 entries to pay $100)
Veteran Male Novice Open
Veteran Female Novice Open
Open Divisions - $250 for Champion
(minimum of 6 entries per division to pay $250)
Veteran Male under 50 Open
Veteran Male over 50 Open
Veteran Female Open
ELIGIBILITY:
â–Ş A member in good standing with USA Judo or ATJA for USA competitors.
â–Ş A member of their national federation for international players.
â–Ş A copy of your current membership card will be required at registration.
â–Ş At least 30 years of age. Year of birth must be 1996 or earlier.
(Acceptable proof of age: birth certificate, passport, or current USA Judo membership card having the age verification symbol “V” printed following the date of birth.)
Note: A Driver’s License is not acceptable as proof of age.
Tournament Contact Information Directors:
Brad Daniels - bradleyadaniels@gmail.com - 260-726-5045
Ray Marquez -raymqz53@gmail.com - 856-777-4223
Hector Negron - negronpr100@hotmail.com - 910-884-5720
Head Referee:
Tracy Crawford - tracyjudousa@gmail.com - 314-960-4228
NO WALKUP REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!
WE WILL USE “MADISON BRACKETING” FOR NOVICE DIVISIONS WHEREBY THE AGE AND WEIGHT CUTOFFS WILL BE SET AFTER ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 08/23. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS NEARLY EVERYONE TO COMPETE WITH A MINIMAL NUMBER OF UNCONTESTED ENTRANTS. DIVISION LISTS WILL BE POSTED ONLINE FOR YOUR REVIEW. THE LISTS WILL INCLUDE GENDER, AGES AND WEIGHTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. COACHES AND ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT THEY ARE PLACED ON THE CORRECT LIST. NOON ON FRIDAY 08/25 IS THE DEADLINE FOR REPORTING ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WITH ANY CONCERNS.
