TABLE OF CONTENTS

Definition / 4
Introduction / 4
General Requirements / 4
Weight and Age Divisions / 6
Golden Score
Veterans (30+) / 6
6
Senior Men (16+) / 7
Senior Women (16+) / 7
U20 / Men / 7
U20 / Women / 7
U17 / Men / 7
U17 / Women / 7
U15 / Men / 8
U15 / Women / 8
U13 / Men / 8
U13 / Women / 8
U11 / Mixed Gender / 9
U 9 / Mixed Gender / 9
U7 Mixed Gender
Rules of Contest / 10
10
Medical Requirements / 10
Legal and Release Forms / 10
Shiai Site Sanction Committee / 11
Post Shiai Reporting / 11
Sanction Fee / 11
Release Form – Minor / 12
Release Form – Adult / 13
APPENDIX: Checklist for Judo Shiai Operations / 14

JUDO ONTARIO SANCTIONED PROVINCIAL / INTERNATIONAL SHIAI & EVENTS

DEFINITION

Provincial / International level events are those events that are open to registered judoka in good standing of Judo Ontario, Judo Canada, a provincial or territorial association recognized by Judo Canada or an IJF recognized association. Dojo Level (Developmental) Shiaiis addressed in a separate document.

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this document is to: a) establish the requirements for sanction by the provincial sport’s governing body for judo; b) standardize the operation of Shiai and other judo events in the Province of Ontario; c) ensure that the event is conducted in accordance with a specific set of rules; d) ensure that the event will be of a high standard and safe; and, e) ensure that referees are qualified and in good standing. See Referee Policy and Procedures v.10-9, available on the Judo Ontario Website.

As a best practice, Judo Ontario will adhere to the principles of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD), as adopted by Sport Canada (

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FAILURE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT HEREIN MAY RESULT IN WITHDRAWAL OF SANCTION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE JUDO ONTARIO SANCTION COMMITTEE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE JUDO ONTARIO EXECUTIVE.

A Judo Ontario sanctioned event, cannot be combined in any format with another non-sanctioned event.

Persons or organizations proposing a Shiai shall be members of Judo Ontario and should be aware that if the event is not sanctioned, then:

1)there is no insurance protection via Judo Ontario

2)it will not be valid for the calculation of points toward grading.

2)it will not be valid for selection purposes.

3)no grants of funds will be available.

4)no equipment will be available

5)no technical support will be available.

6)referees and other officials who are members of Judo Ontario are not be allowed to participate.

7)members and dojos, knowingly participating in a non-sanctioned event,will have their Judo Ontario membership suspended and shall be referred to the Risk Management/ Discipline Committee (including appeals process).

8) Judo Ontario logo may not be used.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  1. Applications for sanction, plus a copy of the Shiai flyer, must be forwarded to the Sanction Chair via Judo Ontario12 weeksprior to the event (training and coaching events may be processed within a shorter timeframe where possible.). Promotional material is not to be distributed as being sanctioneduntil the application has been approved and signed by the Sanction Chair. Distribution may take place provided that the promotional material states clearly in bold“Pending Judo Ontario Sanction”. Event organizers must contact theReferee Chair of Judo Ontario or the Chief Referee of their Region for approval of a Chief Referee. The sanction chair will forward the approved invitation to Judo Ontario for posting on the Judo Ontario website. HIPerformance Competitions should be approved one year in advance.
  1. The Shiai Director cannot act in the roles of: Chief Referee or Chief Official. For Shiai Director, also see items: 1, 4, 16, and 17, Medical Requirements, Legal and Release Forms & Post Shiai Reporting. For Chief Official, see items: 6, 13, 16 & Legal and Release Forms.
  1. NSO(National Sports Organization) Rules apply.
  1. The Shiai Director shall have a copy of this document available, for the Chief Official.
  1. Participation in a sanctioned Shiai is restricted to the rank of gokyu (yellow belt) and higher. There is to be no white belt participation. A white/yellow belt combination, or similar, is considered to be a white belt.
  1. All weights noted herein are naked weight, but contestants may weigh-in wearing undergarments or a swimsuit. For Judo Ontario Sponsored or ‘Provincial Team Qualifier’ Shiai, weigh-in procedures will be managed per the NSO “Tournament Policy Standards & Sanctions. For all other shiai, weigh-ins will be held on the morning of the Shiai. There are to be no unofficial weigh-ins. Weight categories cannot be combined or altered without the expressed written consent of all the participants involved in those categories. Final approval of changes must be signed by the Chief Official. In situations where the participants are under 18, their parents or legal guardian must agree. (See Release Forms on pages 14 & 15)
  1. Where weight categories are combined, or altered, no judoka may be more than 15% (fifteen percent) heavier than the lightest judoka in that category (unless otherwise stated). For U13 & younger, the 15% rule applies to the + category. The utmost safety of the participants is foremost at all times.
  1. Age groups cannot be combined. An exception may be made where there is a maximum of 1 (one) year difference in age, as long as rank and weight are in accordance with age divisions as stated below. IE: An 8 year old (U9)and a 9 year old (U11) are both yellow belts and are < 32 kg. each (the 15% rule may also apply).
  1. Males and females may not compete against each other. This rule does not apply to U11or younger or Kata.
  1. A U13 or younger contestant may not compete in more than one age/weight division.
  1. All contestants and participants (including organizers and referees) must be current, registered members in good standing of Judo Ontario, Judo Canada, a provincial or territorial association recognized by Judo Canada or an IJF recognized association. The participant or parent/guardian must produce, upon request, proof of membership and proof of date of birth. Neither the judoka’s sensei nor parent/guardian can sign a waiver permitting their participation in absence of proof of membership.
  1. The size of the competition area shall be 8m x 8m. For U15, it may be reduced to 6m x 6m. For U13, U11, it may be reduced to 5m x 5m. For U9, U7 no minimum competition area is required.
  1. The minimum outer perimeter safety area is 3m and the minimum safety area between competition areas is 3 m. “No exceptions unless modified competition regulations are used, that define the edge of the combat area as the limit beyond which competitors cannot apply throwing techniques (old judo regulation)”. Then a 2m safety perimeter is accepted.
  1. The date of the event is subject to the approval of the Judo Ontario Sanction Chair in an effort to ensure effective event management.
  1. Draw sheets and registration forms are to be made available for inspection by the Sanction Chair or Chief Official upon request.
  1. There will be no Judo Ontario membership registration at Shiai venues.
  1. Non-monetary prizes only, may be awarded at Shiai.
  1. The Chief Officialshall provide a site inspection and the Shiai Director shall correct any deficienciesprior to the start of the Shiai.
  1. The Shiai Director has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring adherence to the Judo Ontario Shiai Standards and Events Policy.
  1. All camps, clinics and seminars conducted for and by Judo Ontario members must complete a sanction application.
  1. All camp, clinic and seminar facilitators must meet Rank / NCCP / Referee certification suitable to the level of the event. Qualifications must be stated on the sanction application.
  1. The name of the event must not be misleading, compromise another organisation’s rights to the name or express an authority that is beyond that of the organising committee (i.e. the IJF has the expressed rights to “World” level events, Judo Canada has the expressed rights to “National” level events, etc.).

All Shiai and related events shall follow all the requirements of this document. No modifications are permitted (see LEGAL).

WEIGHT AND AGE DIVISIONS

Concerning Age Categories:The Shiai Director may choose either of the following options;

1)As per the IJF regulations (endorsed by the NSO Judo Canada), the age of the competitor is determined by their age as of December 31st of the year of the Shiai.

2)If the Shiai takes place atthe start of the competitive season (during the 4 months beginning Sept. 1stthrough December 31st) then the competitor’s age will be determined as of December 31st of the following year.

Golden Score

Seniors – 3 minutes

U20, U17– 2 minutes

VETERANS

(3 minute matches, 2 minutes for 60+)

Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu to Sankyu 2) Nikyu & Up

Male & Female Age Categories

30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65 (Age categories may be combined to a maximum of a 10 year difference)

Men / Women
Up to and including 60 kg / Up to and including 48 kg
+60 kg up to and including 66 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+66 kg up to and including 73 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+73 kg up to and including 81 kg / +57 kg up to and including 63 kg
+81 kg up to and including 90 kg / +63 kg up to and including 70 kg
+90 kg up to and including 100 kg / +70 kg up to and including 78 kg
+100 kg / +78 kg
SENIOR MEN / SENIOR WOMEN
Minimum 16 years of age / Minimum 16 years of age
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu to Sankyu 2) Nikyu & up / Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu to Sankyu 2) Nikyu & up
(5 minute matches) / (5 minute matches)
Up to and including 55 kg / Up to and including 44 kg
+55 kg up to and including 60 kg / +44 kg up to and including 48 kg
+60 kg up to and including 66 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+66 kg up to and including 73 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+73 kg up to and including 81 kg / +57 kg up to and including 63 kg
+81 kg up to and including 90 kg / +63 kg up to and including 70 kg
+90 kg up to and including 100 kg / +70 kg up to and including 78 kg
+100 kg / +78 kg
U20 MEN / U20 WOMEN
Minimum age 16, maximum age 19 / Minimum age 16, maximum age 19
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu to Sankyu 2) Nikyu up / Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu to Sankyu 2) Nikyu up
(4 minute matches) / (4 minute matches)
Up to and including 55 kg / Up to and including 44 kg
+55 kg and up to and including 60 kg / +44 kg up to and including 48 kg
+60 kg and up to and including 66 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+66 kg and up to and including 73 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+73 kg and up to and including 81 kg / +57 kg up to and including 63 kg
+81 kg and up to and including 90 kg / +63 kg up to and including 70 kg
+90 kg and u to and including 100 kg / +70 kg up to and including 78 kg
+100 kg / +78 kg
U17 MEN / U17 WOMEN
Minimum age 15, maximum age 16 / Minimum age 15, maximum age 16
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu & up / Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu & up
(4 minute matches) / (4 minute matches)
Up to and including 46 kg / Up to and including 40kg
+46 kg up to and including 50 kg / +40 kg up to and including 44 kg
+50 kg up to and including 55 kg / +44 kg up to and including 48 kg
+55 kg up to and including 60 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+60 kg up to and including 66 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+66 kg up to and including 73 kg / +57 kg up to and including 63 kg
+73 kg up to and including 81 kg / +63 kg up to and including 70 kg
+81 kg up to and including 90 kg / +70 kg
+90 kg
U15 MEN / U15 WOMEN
Minimum age 13, maximum age 14 / Minimum age 13, maximum age 14
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu up / Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu up
(3 minute matches) / (3 minute matches)
Up to and including 34 kg / Up to and including 32 kg
+34 kg up to and including 38 kg / +32 kg up to and including 36 kg
+38 kg up to and including 42 kg / +36 kg up to and including 40 kg
+42 kg up to and including 46 kg / +40 kg up to and including 44 kg
+46 kg up to and including 50 kg / +44 kg up to and including 48 kg
+50 kg up to and including 55 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+55 kg up to and including 60 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+60 kg up to and including 66 kg / +57 kg up to and including 63 kg
+66 kg / +63 kg
U13 MEN / U13 WOMEN
Minimum age 11, maximum age 12 / Minimum age 11, maximum age 12
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu & up / Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu & up
(2 minute matches) / (2 minute matches)
Up to and including 30 kg / Up to and including 28 kg
+30 kg up to and including 34 kg / +28 kg up to and including 32 kg
+34 kg up to and including 38 kg / +32 kg up to and including 36 kg
+38 kg up to and including 42 kg / +36 kg up to and including 40 kg
+42 kg up to and including 46 kg / +40 kg up to and including 44 kg
+46 kg up to and including 50 kg / +44 kg up to and including 48 kg
+50 kg up to and including 55 kg / +48 kg up to and including 52 kg
+55 kg up to and including 60 kg / +52 kg up to and including 57 kg
+60 kg / +57 kg
The following additional actions and waza are prohibited* per NSO regulations.
1)Grip over or around the neck, with or without the judogi.
2) All drop down techniques, which start on one or both knees
3) Tani otoshi
4) Makikomi waza (soto, harai, uchi-mata, hana)

*If an injury occurs as a result of a prohibited waza or of an attempt, a match “hansoku-make” will be called.

U11 MIXED GENDER(Shiai Director may create separate Boys & Girls Divisions)
Minimum age 9, maximum age 10
Rank Categories; 1) Gokyu & Yonkyu 2) Sankyu & up
(2 minute matches)
The recommended format is Round Robin in which each judoka has three to four matches.
Up to and including 23kg
+23 kg up to and including 25 kg
+25 kg up to and including 27 kg
+27 kg up to and including 30 kg
+30 kg up to and including 33 kg
+33 kg up to and including 36 kg
+36 kg up to and including 39 kg
+39 kg up to and including 42 kg
+42 kg up to and including 45 kg
+ 45kg
The following additional actions and waza are prohibited* per the NSO regulations.
1)Grip over or around the neck, with or without the judogi.
2) All drop down techniques, which start on one or both knees
3) Tani otoshi
4) Makikomi waza (soto, harai, uchi-mata, hane)
5) Sacrifice techniques (no sutemi waza)

*If an injury occurs as a result of a prohibited waza or of an attempt, a match “hansoku-make” will be called.

U9 MIXED GENDER(Shiai Director may create separate Boys & Girls Divisions)
Minimum age 7, maximum age 8
Minimum Rank Gokyu, Maximum Rank Yonkyu
(2 minute matches)
The recommended format is Round Robin in which each judoka has three to four matches.
Up to and including 20kg
+20 kg up to and including 23 kg
+23 kg up to and including 26 kg
+26 kg up to and including 29 kg
+29 kg up to and including 32 kg
+32 kg up to and including 35 kg
+35 kg up to and including 38 kg
+38 kg up to and including 41 kg
+41 kg up to and including 44 kg
+44 kg
The following additional actions and waza are prohibited* per the NSO regulations.
1)Grip over or around the neck, with or without the judogi.
2) All drop down techniques, which start on one or both knees
3) Tani otoshi
4) Makikomi waza (soto, harai, uchi-mata, hane)
5) Sacrifice techniques (no sutemi waza)

*If an injury occurs as a result of a prohibited waza or of an attempt, a match “hansoku-make” will be called.

U7 MIXED GENDER(Shiai Director may create separate Boys & Girls Divisions)

Maximum age 6

Per the LTAD Model, it is recommended that all participants receive an award

They may participate in: 1)*Randori Demonstration (Gokyu Rank only), 2)Ne Waza Demonstration &/or 3) Ukemi Demonstration, provided age, weight and rank are suitably matched. No shiai competition is allowed.

*The following additional actions and waza are prohibited* per the NSO regulations.
1)Grip over or around the neck, with or without the judogi.
2) All drop down techniques, which start on one or both knees
3) Tani otoshi
4) Makikomi waza (soto, harai, uchi-mata, hane)
5) Sacrifice techniques (no sutemi waza)

*If an injury occurs as a result of a prohibited waza or of an attempt, a match “hansoku-make” will be called.

RULES OF CONTEST

NSO contest rules as stated in this document apply to all Shiai. Organizers should note in the Shiai flyer/invitation if the blue judogi is mandatory or not. The safety of the contestants is always to be the paramount consideration.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Each Venue hosting judo competitions must have an Emergency Action Plan. Medical aid must be available at the shiai, and there must be at least one senior medical aid person at the Shiai and one qualified support person per competition area. Qualified senior medical aid shall include: Medical Doctor (preferably ER or judo experience), Physiotherapist (with 1st responder certificate),Chiropractor (with 1st responder certificate), ER Nurse, Certified Athletic Therapist, and Certified Paramedic. The medical personnel present must be currently certified and practicing, and their support personnel shall be currently qualifiedin Standard First Aid and CPR. Personnel and qualifications must be stated on the application for sanction.

The Shiai Director shall have chlorine solvent and bucket to clean and disinfect mat surface.

In addition to the above, each organizing committee hosting judo competitions for Veteran athletes, must offer access to an AED (automatic external defibrillator).

LEGAL AND RELEASE FORMS

The Release Forms attached to this Sanction Package shall be used in all sanctioned Shiai in the Province of Ontario. A competitor who does not have a properly completed and signed form will not be allowed to compete. The form for senior competitors is self-explanatory.

Neither the Shiai Directornorthe Chief Officialmay shift a competitor into a different weight division without legally acceptable permission (as in the case of Shiai where there may not be enough competitors in a specific grouping). If the competitor is of legal age of majority, they may agree or disagree themselves; if the competitor is a minor, they may be shifted to a new category if and only if their parent(s) or guardian(s) agrees to the change. See items 6 & 7. The Judo Ontario Release Form is acceptable when completed fully.

SHIAI SITE SANCTION COMMITTEE

At any sanctioned Shiai in the Province, the Sanction Committee shall be deemed to consist of the Sanction Chair (or designate for the event), the Chief Referee and either a member of the Executive Committee or the High Performance Committee.

The Shiai Sanction Committee may meet for the purpose of determining whether the Shiai meets the requirements of the Sanction Rules. The Shiai Director may make representations at the meeting. The sanction for a particular Shiai may be withdrawn only if approved by a majority of the Sanction Committee.

POST SHIAI REPORTING

The following specific documents (available from the Judo Ontario website) shall be forwarded to the Judo Ontario office no later than 28 days after the conclusion of the event.

1)The Judo Ontario Post Shiai Report.

2)TheJudo Ontario Referee Chair’s Post Shiai Report.

3)The Judo Ontario Post Event Report (for clinics & seminars).

4)All disciplinary measures shall be referred by the Shiai Director to the Risk Management / Discipline Committee Chair.

5)A copy of all of the abovewill be forwarded to the Ministry of Health Promotionby the Judo Ontario office.

Upon receipt of the reporting documents above, and within the required time frame, Judo Ontario will refund 50% of the Sanction Fee.

Shiai organizers who do not comply with the above requirements will not have future events sanctioned and they will have their Judo Ontario membership suspended until all details are submitted.

SANCTION FEE

The applicable sanction fee must be submitted with the application for Judo Ontario’s sanction of the event. The sanction fee is$200.00

This fee should be sent in the form of a cheque made out to “Judo Ontario”.

Release Form for Minors (Competitors under 18 years of age)

NOTICE: This is a legal document, which must be properly completed and signed, or your entry will not be accepted. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. It affects your rights. If you do not understand it, obtain legal advice before signing.