Rules & Referee Clinic

Saturday October 11, 2025

Get ready for the 2025-2026 judo season with our Rules and Referee Clinic - an essential opportunity for athletes, coaches and aspiring referees.  

* Athletes:  Learn exactly how the rules will be applied this season so you can step onto the

                    tatami with confidence and a competitive edge.  

* Coaches:  Stay ahead of the curve with a clear understanding of both the rules and the

                     new/revised techniques that will be permitted this year.  

* Judoka interested in officiating:  Begin your journey toward earning your Junior Referee

                     Certification or Regional Referee Certification.

USJF Sanctioned Event: pending

Clinician: Sensei Mike Hiatt, N4 Regional Referee

Venue: Athol Elementary School Gymnasium 

Address: 6333 E. Menser Ave, Athol, Idaho  83801

Eligibility: Open to registrants 10 years of age and older with current USJF, USJA or USA Judo membership.

Cost: 35.00

Contact:  lakelandjudoclub@gmail.com or 406-291-1220

Clinic Schedule

SATURDAY

9 AM - Noon                     Direct Instruction.  Learning and application of the rules in Tachi

                                            Waza and Ne Waza.           

Noon - 12:30 PM               Lunch will be provided             

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM          Scoring Application.  Judoka will have several rounds of rondori

                                            to apply their new/revised techniques while future referees will

                                            practice practice scoring live matches.