Friday, November 6, 2009

5pm - 9 pm: Registrations & Weigh-ins at the Tournament Headquarters (Doubletree Hotel)

All Competitors (Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors) must weigh in on Friday. USJA, USJI, USJF, and foreign athlete’s membership cards will be checked at weigh-in site. Texas match cards will be used; no registration will be accepted after 9 p.m. Friday, November 6th, 2006.

7pm - 9 pm: Referee’s and Coach’s Workshop/Clinic at the Tournament Headquarters (Doubletree Hotel)

The Referee Clinic will be conducted by Barbara Shimizu, IJF-A, Chief Examiner (Coaches are encouraged to attend). All referees, coaches, and interested parties are encouraged to attend. All checks should be written to the Continental Crown Judo Tournament. The clinic is open to ALL referees and coaches. The clinic will be mandatory for candidates taking the National Referee examination. Immediately following the clinic, all candidates taking the National Referee examination will take their written test.
Fee: $20.00

Saturday, November 7, 2009


7 am - 8 am Junior and intermediate competitors report to tournament site to pick up Texas Match Cards.
8 am Officials Meeting
8:30 am 12 and under competitors report for opening ceremony
9:00 am Opening Ceremony
9:30 am Competition Begins
10 a.m. 13-16 year old competitors report
12 pm - 1 pm Senior competitors report to pick up Texas Match Card

Crown Challenge Team Match

By noon Saturday, the U.S. and Canada are requested to appoint a coach who will select one contestant from the following weight divisions:
Men: 145, 161, 178, 198, 220+
Women: 125, 145, 146+

Traveling Trophy will be presented to winning team. The Crown Challenge is fought prior to Senior Competition.