Braziel Legacy Cup
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Description
EVENT DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Competition Site: SLAM! NEVADA, 1095 Fielders St., Henderson, NV 89011
REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11:59PM PST, SUNDAY 10/11/25
WEIGH IN
Weigh in Location: TBA, 702-338-7680
**Weigh in address will be provided shortly**
ALL COMPETITORS MUST CHECK IN AND WEIGH IN ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
ATHLETE Awards
- Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
TEAM AWARDS FOR BEST DOJO
- Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Eligibility: Current USA JUDO membership. USA JUDO Applications available at registration.
Head Referees: Dick Tashiro
Tournament Director: Jean-Luc Badon
702-533-6721
Spectator Admission Fees: Age 9+ $5.00 Age 8 and Under Free
NO WALKUP REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL.
WE WILL USE “MADISON BRACKETING” FOR THESE DIVISIONS WHEREBY THE AGE AND WEIGHT CUTOFFS WILL BE SET AFTER ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 10/18. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS NEARLY EVERYONE TO COMPETE WITH A MINIMAL NUMBER OF UNCONTESTED ENTRANTS, AND DISCOURAGES UNHEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS. DIVISION LISTS WILL BE POSTED ONLINE FOR YOUR REVIEW. THE LISTS WILL INCLUDE GENDER, AGES AND WEIGHTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. COACHES/PARENTS/ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT THEY ARE PLACED ON THE CORRECT LIST. NOON ON FRIDAY 10/23 IS THE DEADLINE FOR REPORTING ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WITH ANY CONCERNS.
NOTE: WE WILL NOT GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION FOR ANY ATHLETE THAT WEIGHS IN OVER THE 1 KILO ALLOWANCE.
Rules for Senior D divisions:
1. IJF contest rules shall be used, including "Golden Score" overtime.
2. Players may compete in only 1 senior elite division.
3. Players must compete in the weight category that conforms to their measured weight at weigh-in.
Example:
A player competing in the 81 kg division must weigh over 73 kg and less than or equal to 81 kg.
EXCEPTION:
The Male 55 kg and Female 44 kg divisions are PJU weights and not "Olympic" weights. Competitors whose measured weight would place them in a PJU weight division may choose to compete in the next higher weight division (Male 60 kg and Female 48 kg)
Divisions
- Veteran Men Elite (ranked Brown belt and above)$75
- Veteran Men Novice (below Brown belt)$75
- Veteran Men Open$75
- Veteran Women Elite (ranked Brown belt and above)$75
- Veteran Women Novice (ranked below Brown belt)$75
- Veteran Women Open$75
- Senior Men Elite (ranked Brown belt and above)$75
- Senior Men Novice (below Brown belt)$75
- Senior Men Open$75
- Senior Women Elite (ranked Brown belt and above)$75
- Senior Women Novice (ranked below Brown belt)$75
- Senior Women Open$75
- Junior Male$75
- Junior Female$75
- Cadet Male$75
- Cadet Female$75
- Juvenile Male$55
- Juvenile Female$55
- Intermediate Male$45
- Intermediate Female$45
- Bantam Male (8-10 years)$45
- Bantam Female (8-10 years)$45
- Bantam Male (5-7 years)$45
- Bantam Female (5-7 years)$45
Organizer
Nevada Judo Association
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Braziel Legacy Cup?
The event date is Saturday, October 17, 2026. The competition site is SLAM! NEVADA, 1095 Fielders St., Henderson, NV 89011.
How do competitors register?
Registration is online only. No walkup registrations will be accepted.
When is weigh-in?
All competitors must check in and weigh in on Friday, October 16th from 3:00PM to 8:00PM.
Where is weigh-in held?
The weigh-in location is TBA, and the weigh-in address will be provided shortly. The listed phone number is 702-338-7680.
What membership is required to compete?
Competitors must have current USA JUDO membership. USA JUDO applications are available at registration.
How much is spectator admission?
Spectator admission is $5.00 for age 9 and older. Age 8 and under are free.
What awards are given?
Athletes receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Team awards for Best Dojo are trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Who is the tournament contact?
The tournament director is Jean-Luc Badon. The listed contact details are 702-533-6721 and jeanlucbadon@gmail.com.
What are the listed rules for Senior D divisions?
IJF contest rules will be used, including “Golden Score” overtime. Players may compete in only 1 senior elite division and must compete in the weight category that conforms to their measured weight at weigh-in.
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