2026 Veterans Open Houston

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

https://78884ca60822a34fb0e6-082b8fd5551e97bc65e327988b444396.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/up/2024/08/Ne-Waza-Competition-Rules-Jels-1723739470.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:

▪ A member in good standing with USA Judo or ATJA for USA competitors.

▪ A member of their national federation for international players.

▪ A copy of your current membership card will be required at registration.

▪ 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.