Canberra
International Open
Welcome
On behalf of Judo Australian Capital Territory (ACT) we would like to invite you to the 2021 Canberra International Open, being held 17 to 18 April 2021.
Venue
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Leverrier St, Bruce Canberra. Basketball and Netball Centre.
Eligibility
All Australian players must be financial members of a Judo Australia (JA) member State or Territory. All International players must be International Judo Federation (IJF) affiliated and organise their own visa.
Rules
• The Tournament will be run in accordance with the JA Sporting Code. • The IJF Refereeing Rules will be applied.
• The JA 2019 Rules Amendments for Junior Boys and Girls will be applied. Approved exceptions to the JA Sporting Code for this Tournament include:
• Minimum grade levels. A minimum grade of 4th kyu (Orange Belt) is required.
Judogi Control
• Blue and white Judogis shall be worn in all divisions.
• Cadet, Junior and Senior competitors are to ensure that their Judogi complies with the Judogi
rules as perattachment 11 in the JA Sporting Code.
Draw
The draw for all divisions will be conducted on completion of the official weigh-ins.
Subject to entries, Event Management may apply absolute discretion to combine divisions, not run divisions, or use a pools system.
NOTE: The Australian National Points Table will be used to seed the Cadet, Junior and Senior
competitors. Maximum separation by State and Clubs will be applied to the Boys and Girls divisions where possible.
The draws will be available on the Judo ACT Inc Facebook page and Judo ACT Website
https://www.judoact.org/ once completed.
Further Information
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Weight Divisions
Division Age in 2021 Weight Categories
Junior Boys & Girls 9, 10 & 11 years Girls: -25, -29, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, +52 Boys: -24, -27, -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, +50 Senior Boys & Girls 12, 13 & 14 years Girls: -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, +63 Boys: -32, -36, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -66, +66 Cadet Men & Women 15, 16 & 17 years Women: -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, +70
Men: -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, +90 Junior Men & Women 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 &
20 years
Women: -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, +78 Men: -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100, +100 Senior Men & Women 15 years & older Women: -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, +78
Men: -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100, +100 Veterans Men & Women 30 years & older Women: -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, +78
Men: -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100, +100 No Limits (Special Needs) All Age Categories Depending on entries, set on the day
Entry Details
Standard entry closes midnight Friday 2 April 2021.
Late entry closes (with late fee) midnight Monday 12 April 2021. On-line entry only. No late entries accepted at weigh-in. On-line entry via
www.revolutionise.com.au/judoact/
Entry Fee
Category Fee
Junior & Senior Boys & Girls $35
Cadet & Junior Men & Women $45
Senior & Veteran Men & Women $55
Kata Pair $50
Extra Division $30 per additional division
No Limits as per categories above
Late entry fee - additional fee $30
Spectators Adults (per session)
Concession, children and students (per day) Children under 3
$10 $6 $0
Spectators please note: Tickets need to be purchased online via the Revolutionise system – no cash entry fee and no electronic facilities are available at the venue.
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Entry Fee Refund Policy
Full refund for competitors and spectators if: • the event is cancelled
• you cannot attend because of a COVID related restriction.
Competition Programme
Date Time Activity
Saturday 17 April 2021 1430 Kata
1630 No Limits (Special Needs) and Veterans Sunday 18 April 2021 0830
Time to be advised on Judo ACT website post late entry cut off date
Competition commences Session 1
Junior Boys and Junior Girls Senior Boys and Junior Girls Cadet Men and Cadet Women Session 2
Junior Men and Senior Men
Junior Women and Senior Women
Due to COVID constraints, competitors will only be able to enter the venue for the session they are competing in eg. Senior Boys and Girls will only be allowed in the venue for session 1 and not allowed into the venue for session 2 unless they have a spectator ticket.
Weigh-In
Date Time Activity
Saturday 17 April 2021
1400-1430 Official Weigh-In
• Veterans and No Limits 1430-1500 Official Weigh-In
• Junior Boys & Girls from light to heavy 15.00-1530 Official Weigh-In
• Senior Boys & Girls from light to heavy 1530-1600 Official Weigh-In
• Cadet Men & Women, from light to heavy 1600-1630 Official Weigh-In
• Junior Men & Women, from light to heavy 1630-1700 Official Weigh-In
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Ticketing and Spectators
To ensure COVID requirements, a limited number of spectator tickets are now available for sale and purchase for specific competition sessions. www.revolutionise.com.au/judoact/
Entry on the day will only be allowed with the presentation of a paid invoice of a spectator ticket. No tickets can be purchased at the door.
Spectators will only be able to access designated seating areas within the venue and will not be allowed in the competition or warm up areas.
Insurance
All JA State and Territory associations are responsible for ensuring that their competitors, officials, and volunteers are covered by all relevant insurances through JA or other appropriate insurance arrangements as sanctioned by JA. All international competitors and officials must also ensure they hold appropriate insurance coverage for the event.
It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that in addition to the normal insurance, they have sufficient insurance in place to cover any COVID-19-related costs. The organiser of the event accepts no liability for any claims relating to cancellation of the event due to COVID-19 or medical costs for any COVID-19 related illness that may affect an individual person during the event.
Medical
By entering, competitors assure that they comply with all medical requirements as outlined in the JA Sporting Code and IJF Refereeing Rules. In entering the competition, each competitor is required to certify a series of medical and health matters as part of the registration process.
This event is subject to all COVID-19 related regulations, guidelines and directions of the Australian Government and public health authorities. The Judo ACT COVID Safe Event Plan identifies and seeks to minimise the risks posed by COVID-19 to our competitors, coaches, officials, volunteers, spectators, families and the broader community. The COVID Plan will be posted on the Judo ACT website.
Individuals (competitors, spectators, volunteers and officials) are not to attend the competition if they:
• are unwell
• have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days • have travelled overseas in the previous 14 days
• have been to a COVID affected area in the previous 14 days (refer to
www.covid19.act.gov.au)
The ‘Check In CBR’ app will be used to collect details of everyone attending the event. For details go to www.covid19.act.gov.au/check-in-cbr.
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Accreditation collection at weigh in
The control of entries and issuing of accreditation cards will take place during the official weigh in. Athletes (15 years and older) must be able to provide identification, including proof of age during accreditation.
Coach Accreditations
Each club will receive up to 2 accreditations, these accreditations will be available for collection during the official weigh in time slots. A desk will be set up for collection of coach accreditations.
Photos and Filming
Photos and filming of athletes may be taken by Judo ACT during the competition and these images may be placed on the internet and/or social media channels.
