The Gardena Judo Clubs' 75th Anniversary Tournament will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Westminster High School Gym, 14325 Goldenwest St. Westminster, CA.

         USJF Sanction #XX-XX-XX

Please note that the maximum number of individual registrations for this event has been set at 500. 

Due to the number of competitors and limitations of the venue, only two shai entries per competitor is allowed   

In all cases the Tournament Team has the final decision.

Tournament Director:  Brianna Matsuura                    
Head Referee: Gary Takemoto  
Medic Supervisor: TBD      
Technical Directors:    Cheryl Harai & Kristina Kehkejian

Any Questions Email:  Tournamentinfo@gardenajudo.org

Schedule

              Early Bird Fee Registration Opens:     3/21/2026

              Normal Fee Registration Starts:           3/28/ 2026

              Late Fee Registration Starts:               April 25,2026 Friday, Midnight

              Registration Closes:                              April 29, 2026 Wednesday, Midnight  -     

   ALL CREDENTIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY REGISTRATION CLOSE-                                                        INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP PROOF

IF YOU ARE ENTERING A NOVICE DIVISION, PLEASE REVIEW THE NOVICE DIVISION RULES ON THE TOURNAMENT RULES TAB

        ALL NOVICE DIVISIONS  MUST HAVE THEIR ATHLETE  PROFILES VISIBLE

              Last time to Update Weights:               April 29, 2026  Wednesday, Midnight

              Preliminary Brackets Published:             May 1, 2026 Friday

              Final Brackets Published:                       May 2, 2026  Saturday

Please be prepared to upload an image of your  Judo membership card when prompted during the online registration process.  Registrations without proof of membership will be denied.

Questions regarding registration, bracketing and cancellations can be sent to:  tournamentinfo@gardenajudo.org

LAST CHANCE TO CANCEL –    FRIDAY,May 1, 2026 MIDNIGHT

EVENT DAY:  MAY 3, 2026, SUNDAY

Officials Meeting:                        7:00 AM

Opening Ceremony:                    8:00 AM

Matches Begin:                            8:15 AM

Adult Matches Begin:                  8:15 AM

NOTE: No walk-up registrations for this event.

Awards

Awards will be presented as divisions are completed. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for first, second and third places for all divisions with matches. Uncontested divisions will not be awarded.

Dojo Points

Dojo points are awarded as follows; five (5) points for division first place, three (3) points for division second place, and one (1) point for division third place. Points will not be awarded for uncontested divisions. Awards for first, second and third place will be given to the three highest scoring dojos.

Shiai Fees

A competitor may enter a maximum of 2 divisions .

Early Bird Fee (before  3/28/2026):                                 $70.00

Normal Registration ( 3/28/26–4/25/26 ):                       $80.00   

Late Registration (4/26/26  –4/29/26 ):                            $100.00  

COACH AND REFEREE REGISTRATION LINK

Disclaimer:

 “In the interest of fair play, sportsmanship, and the proper administration of the competition, the  Tournament Committee reserves the full authority to interpret these rules and to modify divisions, eligibility, placements, or tournament procedures whenever deemed necessary. All decisions of the  Tournament Committee are final and binding.”