2026 Veterans Open Houston
Baytown, United States
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 # 00785
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
https://eju.net/storage/documents/items/fG8MGODhxNi8OlNGLth4woLezfGm0CO8ECbvYOOL.pdf
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.
Divisions
- Veteran Male$85
- Veteran Ne Waza Male$50
- Veteran Male Novice$85
- Veteran Female$85
- Veteran Ne Waza Female$50
- Veteran Female Novice$85
- Veteran Male Open Under 50$85
- Veteran Male Open 50 and over$85
- Veteran Female Open$85
- Veteran Male Novice Open Division$85
- Veteran Female Novice Open Division$85
Organizer
Judan Judo
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the competition site?
The competition site is Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520.
What is the registration deadline?
Online registration closes August 26, 2026 at 11:59PM EST. No walkup registrations will be accepted.
When and where are check-in and weigh-in?
Check-in and weigh-in are Friday, August 28, 2026 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the host hotel.
What is the host hotel information?
The host hotel is Hyatt Regency Baytown. The discount cut-off date is 7AUG2026, with rooms at $125/night for single occupancy and an additional $15 for each additional occupant; dates between 25AUG2026 and 2SEP2026 are available for the same fee, with continental breakfast included.
Who is eligible to compete?
USA competitors must be members in good standing with USA Judo or ATJA, and international players must be members of their national federation. Competitors must be at least 30 years old, with year of birth 1996 or earlier.
What documents are required at registration?
A copy of your current membership card is required at registration. Acceptable proof of age is a birth certificate, passport, or current USA Judo membership card with the age verification symbol “V”; a driver’s license is not acceptable as proof of age.
What open divisions are offered?
Open divisions listed are Veteran Male under 50 Open, Veteran Male over 50 Open, and Veteran Female Open. Each pays $250 to the champion with a minimum of 6 entries per division.
What novice open divisions are offered?
The novice open divisions listed are Veteran Male Novice Open and Veteran Female Novice Open. The champion receives $100 with a minimum of 6 entries.
What rules or bracketing methods will be used?
The event states it will use IJF Category Combining guidelines to help reduce uncontested divisions. Ne Waza divisions will use the EJU Ne Waza Rules, and novice divisions will use Madison bracketing.
Who can I contact with tournament questions?
Tournament directors are Brad Daniels at bradleyadaniels@gmail.com or 260-726-5045, Ray Marquez at raymqz53@gmail.com or 856-777-4223, and Hector Negron at negronpr100@hotmail.com or 910-884-5720. The head referee is Tracy Crawford at tracyjudousa@gmail.com or 314-960-4228.
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