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Reminder – Konan Chi New Rules Referee Clinic – April 1

March 29, 2017

All:

This Saturday is the  Konan Chi New Rules Referee Clinic. Click here for the flier.  Please send this flyer to anyone interested in Refereeing and also to coaches so all can acquaint themselves with the new rules. If you have lists, please send them to your lists.

Thank you.

See you Saturday.

Neil Simon

Gary Takemoto Referee Clinic – October 10 – Grand Rapids MI

September 23, 2015

Takemoto

Konan Judo Association,  Judo Affiliates of Michigan and Michigan Judo Development are pleased to bring Mr. Gary Takemoto, IJF-A Referee, to Michigan for a referee clinic.  Mr. Takemoto is one of the top ranked referees in the world, presently (IJF 2015 Referee Rankings).

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Mr. Takemoto is both a skilled referee and a talented and effective communicator. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the world.  Referees, coaches and judo competitors will benefit from Mr. Takemoto’s insights. Click here for his official profile.

Date: October 10, 2015

Registration; 4:00 pm
Clinic: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Location:

West Catholic High School
1801 Bristol Ave.  NW
Grand Rapids  MI 49504

Cost: $20 for registered referees who participate in the GLO, $30 otherwise.

Click here for the full  flier and registration package.

 

Referee Clinic – Judo CARE System – October 19, 2014 – Grand Rapids

September 28, 2014

Attention referees, scorekeepers, competitors and coaches:

Konan Yudanshakai, Judo Affiliates of Michigan and Michigan Judo Development Association  present an important and unique clinic at the upcoming Great Lakes Open Judo Tournament in Grand Rapids on October 19.

Mr. Daniel Lee, developer of  Judo CARE software and official supplier USA-Judo will be coming to the Great Lakes tournament to instruct us in the use of the Judo CARE system.

If you are planning on refereeing and your certification has expired you will need to take a written test and on the mat evaluation.  You must also comply with the Michigan sports Concussion Law, Click here for the more information, including the required  training.  You must complete one of two course (CDC “Heads Up” Concussion In Youth Sports  or The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Training  and have a course completion certificate. If you don’t have the certification you will not be able to referee.  It will take about 20 minutes to complete when done.  Please send your certificate to Mr. Tom Sheehan when completed.

Clinic Details:

Date: 10/19/14

Location:

West Catholic High School
1801 Bristol Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Time: 8:30am

Cost: None

Current IJF Rules 2014 – 2016

August 24, 2014

IJFClick here for the current and latest IJF rules.

Konan / JAM Novice Referee Workshops – Part 2

July 15, 2014

Sessions:

  1.  July 20, 2014 Black Swamp Judo Club 1 pm – 4 pm
  2. August 31, 2014 Black Swamp Judo Club 1 pm – 4 pm

Clinicians:

  • Tom Sheehan: IJF- B, J.A.M. Referee Chair
  • Don Flagg: PJU-C, Konan Referee Chair

Cost: $10.00 per session

Second and third session location:

Black Swamp Judo Club
2564 Parkway Plaza
Maumee OH, 43537

This beginner, novice, and local referee workshop is the second in a series of three for beginning referees and coaches. The intent of this series is to develop an understanding of the judo rules and to develop future referees.

The second session will focus on mat procedures, control of the match, referee movements, voice, dress code and judge/referee behavior. At the third session we will have videos, mock contests, and a written assessment.

Please wear a judo-gi for these workshops.

So please attend! Everyone should review the rules before coming to the workshop. If you do not have a copy of the rules, go to the
http://www.usjudo.org and than go to referee’s and downloads the rules.

This workshop is open to all judoka with no minimum age. For referee’s certification, the minimum age is fourteen for local referee.

If you have any questions please contact Tom Sheehan by e-mail.

Click here for flier: 2014 Konan/JAM Novice Referee Clinics

Konan / JAM Novice Referee Workshops

June 11, 2014

Sessions:

  1.  June 29, 2014 Michigan State University 1:00PM – 4:00 PM
  2. July 20, 2014 Detroit Area (location to be announced) TBA
  3. August 17, 2014 Saginaw, MI (location to be announced) TBA

Clinicians:

  • Tom Sheehan: IJF- B, J.A.M. Referee Chair
  • Don Flagg: PJU-C, Konan Referee Chair

Cost: $10.00 per session

First session location:

IM West Bldg.
Room 150
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI. 48823

This beginner, novice, and local referee workshop is the first in a series of three for beginning referees and coaches. The intent of this series is to develop an understanding of the judo rules and to develop future referees.

The first session focuses on gaining an understanding of the competition rules and score -keeping.

The second session will focus on mat procedures, control of the match, referee movements, voice, dress code and judge/referee behavior. At the third session we will have videos, mock contests, and a written assessment.

Please wear a judo-gi for these workshops.

So please attend! Everyone should review the rules before coming to the workshop. If you do not have a copy of the rules, go to the
http://www.usjudo.org and than go to referee’s and downloads the rules.

This workshop is open to all judoka with no minimum age. For referee’s certification, the minimum age is fourteen for local referee.

We will be having the clinics in three different locations. If you have any questions please contact Tom Sheehan by e-mail.

Click here for flier: 2014 Konan/JAM Novice Referee Clinics

Rules Clinic Reminder – This Sunday – Saito-dojo

February 13, 2014

IpponJust a reminder – Please register for the Rules Update Clinic to be held this Sunday

This clinic is for all referees , as well as for competitors and coaches who need to understand the new rules for competition

Click here for details.

Referee Workshop – 2014 IJF Rules Update – February 16 – Saito Dojo

February 3, 2014

IJFDate: February 16, 2014

Time: Registration; 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Clinic: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Include practical practice)

Certification (Local Level): 1:40pm to 3:00pm

Saito-dojo
Birmingham YMCA
400 E. Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-9036

Cost: $10 for registered referees, $20 non-referees

Clinician: Mr. Noboru Saito Hachidan, IJF ‘A’

Note: Bring your gi to the clinic.

Click here for Flier and registration form.

New IJF Gi Regulations – Local Effective Date TBD

December 17, 2013

IJF

2014 Gi Rules

Click here for full details.

Ohio Judo Rules Clinic and Joint Workout

April 23, 2013

OSJILogo002The purpose of this event is to review, explain current interpretations, and answer questions about the competition rules to be used at judo events this year.

This should be beneficial for referees, coaches, players and parents.  It will also provide new players and experienced players the opportunity to work out with players from other clubs.

This event will also be used as a first step in training new referees, timers, and other tournament officials.

Click here for complete information: Ohio Judo Rules Clinic & Joint Workout

Date:  Sunday – April 28, 2013

Place:

Kettering Recreation Center
2900 Glengarry Drive
Kettering, Ohio 45429
937-296-2587  
 
                                                             

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