New York State Championships 2026

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Tarrytown, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Entry

$60 - $2012

Description

NEW VENUE:

HACKLEY SCHOOL

293 Benedict Ave

Tarrytown, NY 10591

Beginning with this year’s New York State Championships, weigh-ins will take place 15–20 minutes before an athlete’s first match, with a +1 kg allowance for Bantams and a +2 kg allowance for Intermediate through Adult divisions to account for the gi.

If you fail to make weight before your match starts, you will be moved up to the next weight class or division only if that division has not yet started. If you miss weigh-ins entirely, you will be disqualified and no refund will be issued.

This approach supports transparency, minimizes mistakes, and ensures that all competitors enter the mat under the same standards.

ALL NOVICE COMPETITORS MUST HAVE FEWER THAN 25 WINS AND THEIR SMOOTHCOMP PROFILE OPEN FOR THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR.

WEIGH-INS:

Athletes must report to the scales six matches before their first fight, wearing their gi.

Bantams will receive a +1 kg allowance.

Intermediate through Adult divisions will receive a +2 kg allowance.

There is only one opportunity to make the official weight. If the competitor does not make weight, they will be disqualified.

Please make sure you are registered in the correct weight division. No changes will be accepted on the day of the tournament, and no refunds will be issued.

HOSTED BY:

New York State Judo Inc.

COMPETITION SITE:

HACKLEY SCHOOL

293 Benedict Ave

Tarrytown, NY 10591

CHECK-IN

Sunday OCTOBER 25TH

: See schedule of events for details

WEIGH IN

See Schedule of Events

COMPETITION DATE:

Sunday OCTOBER 25TH

Tournament Directors

Leo Lopes Phone: 914-439-7532

Kerry Bretz: Phone: 646-567-7939

Peter Duke Phone: 914-439-7532

CHIEF REFEREE

Reggie Van Err

Registration COORDINATORS

Brian Skornicki Phone: 914-439-7532

Event Details

Schedule

Competition date: Sunday, October 25. Check-in: Sunday, October 25 — “See schedule of events for details.” Weigh-in: “See Schedule of Events” (note also 15–20 minutes before first match per event notes).

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins take place 15–20 minutes before an athlete’s first match (also states athletes must report to the scales six matches before their first fight), competitors must wear their gi. Bantams receive +1 kg; Intermediate through Adult receive +2 kg. One opportunity only; failure to make weight may move you up if next division hasn’t started; missing weigh-in = disqualification; no refunds.

Divisions

Boys/Girls Novice 5-7 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
Boys Novice 7-9 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
Female Novice 7-9 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
Boys Novice 10-12 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
Female Novice 10-12 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
BOYS NOVICE 13-16 years old$60
Will pair as evenly as possible
Female Novice 13-16 years old$60
We will pair them up as even as possible
Bantam Male/Female 5-6 under 22kg$60
Born 2020
Bantam 1 Female$60
Born 2020
Bantam 2 Male$60
Born 2019
Bantam 2 Female$60
Born 2019
Bantam 3 Male$60
Born 2018
Bantam 3 Female$60
Born 2018
Bantam 4 Male$60
Born 2017
Bantam 4 Female$60
Born 2017
Bantam 5 Male$60
Born 2016
Bantam 5 Female$60
Born 2016
Bantam 6 Male$60
Born 2015
Bantam 6 Female$60
Born 2015
Intermediate Male$60
Born 2013-2014
Intermediate Female$60
Born 2013-2014
Juvenile Male$60
Born 2011-2012
Juvenile Female$60
Born 2011-2012
Cadet Male$60
Born 2008-2010
Cadet Female$60
Born 2008-2010
IJF Junior Male$60
Born 2005-2007
IJF Junior Female$60
Born 2005-2007
College Division Novice MALE White-Green Belts$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Only Must be in College
College Division Advanced All Belts Male$60
Athletes Must be in College
College Women Novice White-Green Belt$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Must be in College
College Women Division All Belts$60
Athletes Must be in College
Senior Men Brown and Black Belt$60
Masters Men Brown and Black Belt$60
Senior Men White-Green Belts$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Only
Masters Men White-Green Belts$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Only
Senior Women White-Green Belt$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Only
Masters Women White-Green Belt$60
White Yellow Orange and Green Belts Only
Senior Women Brown and Black Belt$60
Masters Women Brown and Black Belt$60

Organizer

New York State Judo

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the New York State Championships 2026?

The competition date is Sunday OCTOBER 25TH at Hackley School, 293 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

When is check-in?

Check-in is Sunday OCTOBER 25TH. The description says to see the schedule of events for details.

When are weigh-ins?

Weigh-ins take place 15–20 minutes before an athlete’s first match. Athletes must report to the scales six matches before their first fight, wearing their gi.

What weight allowance is given at weigh-ins?

Bantams receive a +1 kg allowance. Intermediate through Adult divisions receive a +2 kg allowance.

What happens if an athlete does not make weight?

There is only one opportunity to make the official weight. The description states that if a competitor does not make weight, they will be disqualified; it also states that athletes who fail to make weight before their match starts may be moved up only if the next weight class or division has not yet started.

What happens if an athlete misses weigh-ins?

If an athlete misses weigh-ins entirely, they will be disqualified and no refund will be issued.

Can athletes change weight divisions on the day of the tournament?

No. The description says to make sure you are registered in the correct weight division, because no changes will be accepted on the day of the tournament and no refunds will be issued.

What restriction applies to novice competitors?

All novice competitors must have fewer than 25 wins and their Smoothcomp profile open for the tournament director.

Who are the tournament directors and contacts?

The tournament directors are Leo Lopes, phone 914-439-7532; Kerry Bretz, phone 646-567-7939; and Peter Duke, phone 914-439-7532. Registration coordinator Brian Skornicki is listed at 914-439-7532.