2026 Dallas Open Judo Championship

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11:59PM CST, TUESDAY 11/18/25

JUNIOR NOVICE DIVISIONS (WHITE AND YELLOW)

ALL COMPETITORS MUST CHECK IN AND WEIGH IN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st from 12:00PM to 8:00PM

$32,200 PRIZE FUND FOR OLYMPIC DIVISIONS

$1,500.00 FIRST PLACE PRIZE

$500.00 SECOND PLACE PRIZE

$300.00 THIRD PLACE PRIZE

Hotel: More information to come...

Competition Site: Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

Weigh in Information: Marriott Dallas Las Colinas, 972-831-0000 223 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

• Friday, Nov, 20st 12PM – 8PM Official Weigh-In for all Categories
• Male Official Weigh-In (William / Kit Rooms)
• Female Official Weigh-In (San Antonio Room)

Eligibility: Current USA JUDO or ATJA membership. USA JUDO Applications available at registration.

Head Referees: Robert Donaldson and Gary Berliner

Tournament Director: Josh Perry

214-901-7251

josh@eastsidedojo.com

Spectator Admission Fees: Age 13+ $20.00 Age 9-12 $15.00 Age 8 and Under Free

NO WALKUP REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL.

WE WILL USE “MADISON BRACKETING” FOR THESE DIVISIONS WHEREBY THE AGE AND WEIGHT CUTOFFS WILL BE SET AFTER ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 11/19. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS NEARLY EVERYONE TO COMPETE WITH A MINIMAL NUMBER OF UNCONTESTED ENTRANTS, AND DISCOURAGES UNHEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS. DIVISION LISTS WILL BE POSTED ONLINE FOR YOUR REVIEW. THE LISTS WILL INCLUDE GENDER, AGES AND WEIGHTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. COACHES/PARENTS/ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THAT THEY ARE PLACED ON THE CORRECT LIST. NOON ON FRIDAY 11/20 IS THE DEADLINE FOR REPORTING ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WITH ANY CONCERNS.

NOTE: WE WILL NOT GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION FOR ANY ATHLETE THAT WEIGHS IN OVER THE 1 KILO ALLOWANCE. THERE IS NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE FOR SENIOR ELITE, BROWN BELT OR SENIOR NOVICE.

The Dallas Open is a USA Judo Senior-D level event. USA Judo Elite Roster points are awarded to the winners of certain senior divisions. The following is USA Judo’s explanation of how the points will be awarded from this tournament. For more information on points tournaments visit the U.S. Judo website at www.usjudo.org/. This event is a USA Judo Senior-D level event. The ONLY divisions in which points can be earned are the highest SENIOR belt rank divisions. No points are awarded in JUNIOR-AGE divisions; ALL players who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd will receive Senior D-level points. Restrictions: Players must win at least 1 match and be a citizen of the USA in order to receive points. In addition, after earning points, in order to be listed on USA Judo's national roster, a player must join USA Judo (if not already a member). Seeding: For the Senior D-level categories, the top 4 nationally ranked Senior athletes will be seeded if they compete in the weight division in which they are ranked. #1 and #4 shall be placed on one side of the bracket; #2 and #3 shall be placed on the other side. The seeding order shall be in the order of the byes, i.e., if there is 1 bye, #1 shall get it; if there are 2 byes, #'s 1 and 2 shall get them, etc. If any of the top 4 nationally ranked athletes are not in attendance, athletes ranked #5 and below SHALL NOT be seeded, i.e., "moved up" to the next higher seed position.

Rules for Senior D divisions:

1. IJF contest rules shall be used, including "Golden Score" overtime.

2. Players may compete in only 1 senior elite division.

3. Players must compete in the weight category that conforms to their measured weight at weigh-in.

Example:

A player competing in the 81 kg division must weigh over 73 kg and less than or equal to 81 kg.

EXCEPTION:

The Male 55 kg and Female 44 kg divisions are PJU weights and not "Olympic" weights. Competitors whose measured weight would place them in a PJU weight division may choose to compete in the next higher weight division (Male 60 kg and Female 48 kg)