ILLINOIS JUDO NEWSLETTER – IPPON!!

July 31, 2003

President:       James Colgan

Editor:             Kei Narimatsu

 

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Contents: 

·                                Editorial Comment

·                                2003 USJF Junior and Youth National Judo Championships

·                                SUMMER/FALL 2003/WINTER 2004 JUNIOR COMPETITION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

·                                Upcoming Events

 

Editorial Comment: 

As the summer winds down, just one major Junior event is coming up, USA Judo’s Junior Open in Boca Raton.  As you know, Florida Judo hosted the USJF Nationals last week and it was very successfully attended and run.  This weeks event should prove equally successful.  Two Junior camps were being held this past week:  USA Judo Junior camp and Daihaigen Yudanshakai’s Junior camp.  This may seem conflicting however it was not as they were scheduled at different times of the day. 

 

Next year, the junior events will be held in some exotic places:

July 3-4, 2004             USJF Junior Nationls            Honolulu, HI

July 10-11, 2004         USJA Junior Nationals          Chicago, IL (ok maybe not that exotic – but it will be a nice event)

July 23-24, 2004         USJI Junior Olympics            Boca Raton, FL

July 30-Aug 1, 2004   USJI Junior Open                  Boca Raton FL

 

With the summer season fast closing, the Senior circuit will again gain prominence with the US Senior Open Championships again being held in Las Vegas in October.  The Riviera Hotel will be the host hotel and event site.  See you there. 

 

Just a reminder, I will be returning from the Junior Open on Monday night, be in the office on Tuesday and leave again for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the Pan American Olympics Games.  I will probably not be able to post the winners or report on the Junior Open until after I get back on August 13^th.  If you are interested in the results, please go to the USJI website at www.usjudo.org for complete results. 

 

OLES achieves PJU referee status.  Many of you know Susan Oles from Pennsylvania.  She went to Guatemala this past weekend and passed her PJU Referee examination.  Congratulations, Susan – a job well done.

 

2003 USJF Junior and Youth National Judo Championships

07-28-2003:  For immediate release:  SPORTS:  The following are the results for the 2003 USJF Junior and Youth National Judo Championships held at Florida Atlantic University.  624 athletes competed in the event.

Individual results, followed by state totals, kata, special awards, and team results.
Bantam Category Divisions:
Contestant's Name, Hometown, State Code, Club Name
DIVISION: Girls Bantam; 23 Kg     
1. Kinsey LOUIE, Sacramento, CA, Okubo Judo Club
2. Andrea DORADOR, North lauderdale, FL, Ki-itsu-sai-judo

DIVISION: Girls Bantam; 27 Kg     
1. Bree RAPOZA, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Tenri
2. Amber URSO, Toms River, NJ, Brick Pal
3. Alison BECKHAM, Elk Grove, CA, CA, Sacramento Judo Club

DIVISION: Girls Bantam  31 Kg     
1. Lauren BAEZ, North Lauderdale, FL, FL, Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo Clu
2. PRINCESS MCGRADY, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA, WAKA MU SHA
3. Megan DONNELLY, Oceanside, CA, San Shi

DIVISION: Girls Bantam; 35 Kg     
1. Sarah LAMBERT, Chesapeake, VA, Washington Judo

DIVISION: Boys Bantam; 23 Kg      
1. Kyle KLEMPNER, North lauderdale, FL, Ki-itsu-sai judo clu
2. Christian PEREZ, Pembroke Pines, FL, Budokan
3. Benjamin METZLER, Manheim, PA, Lancaster Judo

DIVISION: Boys Bantam; 27 Kg      
1. Chaeden GRACE-REYES, Pearl City, Hi, HI, Hawaii Tenri Judo
2. Adam BETTS, Apple Valley, CA, CA, High Desert Judo
3. Aaron PELTIER, Kailua, HI, Shobukan Judo

DIVISION: Boys Bantam; 31 Kg      
1. Tomas CASTILLO III, Simi Valley, Ca., CA, Simi Valley Judo Clu
2. Ian TESS-WANAT, Fond du lac, WI, Fondy Judo Club
3. Marcus ORNELLES, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan Judo

DIVISION: Boys Bantam; 35 Kg      
1. Michael ASSELS, Garland, TX, Becerra Judo Club
2. Jack HATTON, New York City, NY, Oishi
3. Kenichi HACKMAN, Torrance, Ca., CA, Southbay Judo

DIVISION: Boys Bantam; +35        
1. Patrick ROBINSON, Kissimmee, FL, GE Judo
2. Dylan SEIDLE, Clermont, FL, G E Judo
3. Ricardo Menendez, Miami, FL, Falcon judo

Intermediate Category Divisions:
Contestant's Name, Hometown, State Code, Club Name
DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 31 Kg
1. Rachel STRANGEWAY, Los Angeles, CA, Sawtelle
2. Iesha SIMPSON, Atlanta, GA, Waka Mu Sha
3. Carli YONEDA, Monterey Park, CA, San Gabriel Dojo

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 34 Kg
1. Taylor IBERA, Honolulu, HI, HI, Hawaii Tenri Judo
2. Heidi METZLER, Manheim, PA, Lancaster Judo
3. Sofia MANI, Denver, CO, Northglenn judo

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 38 Kg
1. Chrissy CHOW, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Tenri
2. Carrie GONZALEZ, Barstow, Ca., CA, Barstow Judo Club
3. Bryanna SULLIVAN, Medford, MA, Pedros Judo

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 42 Kg
1. Victoria ANTHONY, Huntington Beach, CA, CA, Harbor
2. Risha MISHIMA, Honolulu, HI, Shobykan Judo
3. Ronni ARAGONA, Schenectady, NY, NY, Jason Morris Judo Cl

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 48 Kg
1. Franchesca DURAND, North lauderdale, FL, Ki-itsu-sai-judo
2. Jussine MELROSE, Barstow, CA, Barstow judo
3. Shaniqua BROWN, Atlanta, GA, GA, Waka Mu Sha

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 53 Kg
1. Kelsi NERVIK, Bellflower, CA, Long Beach Judo Club
2. Paola LABARCA, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-itsu-sai-Judo-Clu
3. Helen DELPOPOLO, Westfield, NJ, Jason Morris Judo

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; 64 kg
1. Margaret DEJESUS, , PUER,
2. Marina LAMBERT, Chesapeake, VA, Washington Judo
3. Emily LILLY, Camarillo, CA, Santa Barbara Judo c

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 2; +64 kg
1. Tessa RICHARDS, San Mateo, CA, San Mateo Pal
2. Kate PATTON, Zephyrhills, FL, Florida School of Ju

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; 26Kg 
1. Katelyn BOUYSSOU, Hope, RI, RI, MAYO Quanchi
2. Kiana ABELLERA, Los Angeles, CA, CA, Sawtelle Judo Dojo
3. Leah KURTZ, Pittsburgh, PA, South hills judo clu

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; 30Kg 
1. Melinda CHOW, Honolulu, Hi., HI, Hawaii Tenri
2. Adriana PFEFFER, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-Itsu-Sai-Judo
3. Lani YAMANAKA, Carlsbad, CA, San Shi Judo Club

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; 34Kg 

1. Kayla MISHIMA, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan judo
2. Hannah METZLER, Manheim, PA, Lancaster Judo
3. SAMANTHA MARTIN, FT WORTH, TX, RUBEN MARTIN JUDO

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; 38Kg 
1. Chrissie ALVING-TRINH, Fresno, CA, CA, West Clovis

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; 43Kg 
1. Carly PATTON, Zephyrhills, FL, Florida School of Ju
2. Brandie SULLIVAN, Medford, MA, Pedros Judo

DIVISION: Girls Intermed. 1; +43Kg
1. Maya ALEXANDER, Fayetteville, NC, Fayetteville/FT.Brag
2. Alicia NGUYEN, Richardson, TX, Minh Duc Judo Club
3. Sueheidi VARGAS, La Puente, CA, Guerreros

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 28 Kg 
1. Matthew BECKHAM, Elk Grove, CA, CA, Sacramento Judo Club
2. Tyler YONEDA, Monterey Park, CA, San Gabriel Dojo
3. Hanif SHABAZZ, Atlanta, GA, Waka Mu Sha

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 31 Kg 
1. Keith BEAUVAIS, Centennial, CO, CO, Northglenn Judo Club
2. Logan BUCSIT, Honolulu, HI, HI, Hawaii Tenri
3. Kyle TAKETA, Torance, CA, Garden

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 34 Kg 
1. Carlos PFEIFFER, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-Itsu-Sai-Judo
2. Brandon NELSEN, Naperville, IL, Mats fox valley
3. Colin LAHIFF, Haverhill, MA, Pedro's Judo Club

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 38 Kg 
1. Grayson LINDSTROM, Livermore, CA, Amador Judo Team
2. Robby SCHULTHEIS, Gurnee, IL, Gurnee Judo Club
3. Casey KENNEY, Portland, IN, Judan judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 42 Kg 
1. Patrick SHEEHAN, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Tenri Judo
2. Lee MUNSTER, Fox Lake, IL, Cohens Judo
3. Andrew PORRAS, Hialeah, FL, Budokan Judo Club

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 48 Kg 
1. Miguel BALLESTEROS, Miami, FL, FL, Ricardo Tuero Ntl In
2. Matthew TAEUBEL, Torrance, CA, Gardena Judo Club
3. Leonardo SANTI BANEZ, Miami lakes, FL, Budokan Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 53 Kg 
1. Greg SPIVAK, Reedley, CA, West Clovis Judo Clu
2. Alexander SUAREZ, Miami Lakes, FL, Budokan
3. Nicholas CHANG, Honolulu, Hi., HI, Shobukan judo Club


DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; 58 kg 
1. Marcial RODRIGUEZ, Miami, FL, Budokan
2. Jose FRANCISCO, Miami, FL, Akolyshkine Judo
3. Eric GONZALEZ, Barstow, Ca., CA, Barstow Judo Club

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 2; +58 kg
1. David SAEDI, Beverly Hills, CA, Sawtelle Judo Dojo
2. Antonio RODRIGUEZ, Pembroke Pines, FL, Budokan
3. Julian MENA, San Diego, CA, Heisei Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 26 Kg 
1. Everet DESILETS, Hope, RI, RI, MAYO Quanchi
2. David TERAO, Honolulu, HI, Shobukan Judo Club
3. Steven GLOVER, Apple Valley, Ca., CA, High Desert Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 30 Kg 
1. Giovante ORTIZ, Gardena, CA, Gardena
2. Ren HIROKAWA, Wahiawa, Hi, HI, Shobukan Judo
3. Lance ASUKA, Alea, HI, HI, Shobukan Judo Club

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 34 Kg 
1. Max SCHNEIDER, Chicago, IL, Tohkon Judo
2. Joshua VILLANI, Bellevue, WA, US Judo Training Cen
3. Argenis DEL VALLE, , PUER, Carolina Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 38 Kg 
1. Phillip MAKARENKO, SACRAMENTO, CA, California muscle ju
2. Fransisco PEREZ, Miami, FL, Ricardo Tuero nat.
3. Obinna OBINECHE, Beltsville, MD, College Park Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 43 Kg 
1. Spencer AUGUSTINE, Berkeley, Ca., CA, Albany YMCA Judo
2. Tylar PELTIER, Kailua, HI, Shobukan Judo
3. Connor FINN, Culver City, Ca., CA, South Bay Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 49 kg 
1. Bradley MARATEA, Livermore, CA, Amador judo
2. Luis SALASAR, La Puente, CA, Guerreros
3. Andy GARCIA, Miami, Fl, FL, Budokan Judo

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; 59kg  
1. Joshua GORDON, Milwaukee, wi, WI, Wahadachi Judo
2. Andrew PAPPAS, Cupertino, CA, Santa Clara PAL
3. Ryan NAVARRO, Miramar, FL, Budokan

DIVISION: Boys Intermed. 1; +59 kg
1. Michael MONTERO, MIAMI, FL, RICARDO TUERO NATION
2. Christopher ESCAMILLA, Boynton Beach, FL, West Palm Beach

Juvenile Category Divisions:
Contestant's Name, Hometown, State Code, Club Name
DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 44 Kg
1. Whitney ELIZAGA, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Tenri Judo
2. Juli YAMANAKA, Carlsbad, CA, San Shi
3. Safiyyah SHABAZZ, Atlanta, GA, Waka Mu Sha

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 48 Kg
1. Stephanie HATA, El Cerrito, Ca., CA, East Bay Judo
2. Ann SHIRAISHI, Elk Grove, CA, Okubo judo
3. Nicki SCHULTHEIS, Gurnee, IL,

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 52 Kg
1. Leilani AKIYANA, Bellevue, WACA, WA, US Judo Training Ctr
2. Angela CHAU, Broomfield, Co., CO, Northglenn Judo Club
3. Esperanza BALLENILLA, Vieques, PR, PUER, Asoc de Judo Bieque

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 57 Kg
1. Katherine ENSLER, Norman, OK, Sooner JC
2. Stephanie MOYERMAN, Philadelphia, PA, Liberty bell
3. Aixa ROMERO, Viegues, PUER, Asociacion Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 63 Kg
1. Marija DJOKIC, El Cerrito, Ca., CA, East Bay Judo Inst
2. Veronica CASTILLO, Richmond, CA, East Bay Judo
3. Melanie VEGA-BORJA, Wellington, FL, West Palm Beach Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 70 Kg
1. Jennifer TUTASS, El Cerrito, CA, Cunningham's Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; 78 Kg
1. Lisa UEMURA, Salinas, CA, Salinas Judo Club
2. Suzette BURNELL, Bay City, MI, MI, Tri-Valley Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile C; +78 Kg
1. Garlyne CELESTIN, Brooklyn, NY, NY, Starret Judo Club

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 44 Kg
1. Juli YAMANAKA, Carlsbad, CA, San Shi Judo Club

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 48 Kg
1. Corey Jo TASHIMA, Mililani, HI, Shobukan Judo Club
2. Nicki SCHULTHEIS, Gurnee, IL, Gurnee Judo Club
3. Lisa KATSURA, Honolulu, HI, Torai Hawaii

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 52 Kg
1. Leilani AKIYAMA, Bellevue, WA, WA, US Judo Training Ctr
2. Christine ELLIS, Westfield, NJ, Cranford
3. Laila CARMICHAEL, Wellington, FL, Budokan Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 57 Kg
1. Brittany BEZOSKI, Amherst, OH, Chu to bu
2. Heather SWETT, West Medford, ME, Tohoku Judo Club
3. Yanik LABRADA, Miami, FL, Prado Judo Club

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 63 Kg
1. Veronica CASTILLO, Richmond, CA, East Bay Judo
2. Christina PACHECO, Miami, Fl, FL, Budokan Judo
3. Janine NAKAO, Marina, CA, Bojuka Ryu

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; 70 Kg
1. Maria CERRITO, Louisville, Ky, KY, Wakaishu Judo Club
2. Jane LOCK, Colorado Springs, CO, OTC Jr
3. Dayana LABARCA, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-itsu-sai-Judo-Clu

DIVISION: Female Juvenile B; +70 Kg
1. Amber THAIS, Barstow, CA, Barstow Judo Club
2. Brittni BRADFORD, Land o Lakes, FL, El Mambi Judo
3. Suzette BURNELL, Bay City, MI, MI, Tri-Valley Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 36 Kg
1. Veronica PRADO, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-Itsu-Sai-Judo
2. Elysa MENA, San Diego, CA, Heisei Judo
3. Alexa LIDDIE, Colorado Springs, CO, OTC JR. Junior club

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 40 Kg
1. Elizabeth CHAU, Broomfield, Co., CO, Northglenn Judo Club
2. Erica LOMELI, Watsonville, CA, Watsonville Judo Clu

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 44 kg
1. Francesca DURAND, , FL, Ki Itsu Sai
2. Kelly BINDER, Hernoon, Va., VA, College Park Judo
3. Wing LUK, San Mateo, CA, San Mateo Pal

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 48 kg
1. Kayla HARRISON-YAZELL, Middletown, OH, OH, Doyle's Renshuden Ju
2. Hana CARMICHAEL, Wellington, FL, Budokan Judo
3. Tani ADER, Ewa Beach, HI, HI, Tenri Hawaii Judo Cl

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 53 Kg
1. Maria PEREZ, , PUER,
2. Sarah ALVARADO, Dallas, TX, TX, Becerra Judo Club
3. Paola LABARCA, , FL, Ki Itsu Sai

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 58 Kg
1. Heidy ARIAS, Hialeah Garden, FL, Budokan
2. Jocelyn SNADER, Lan Caster, PA, Lan Caster Judo
3. Lisa-Ann FASULA, Oceanside, CA, San-Shi Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; 64 Kg
1. Abbey VASQUEZ, Fond Da Lac, WI, Fondy Judo Iron Eagl
2. Angelica DELGADO, Miami, FL, Seidokan Judo

DIVISION: Female Jvenile A; 75 kg 
1. Cassandra DONNELLY, Oceanside, CA, San shi
2. Samantha BAGETIS, Brick, NJ, NJ, Brick Pal Judo Club
3. Miya GARCIA, Baldwin Park, Ca., CA, Mojica Judo

DIVISION: Female Juvenile A; +75 kg
1. Brittni BRADFORD, Land o Lakes, FL, El Mambi Judo
2. Jasmeen SAPP, Altanta, GA, Waka Mu sha

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 55 Kg  
1. Jonathan MEDRANO, , PUER,
2. Brian WATANABE, NAPA, CA, NAPA Judo Club
3. Diego GOLDEN, Atlanta, GA., GA, Waka mu sha Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 60 Kg  
1. Kenneth HASHIMOTO, Thornton, Co., CO, Northglenn Judo Club
2. Gary MOORE, Apple valley, CA, High desert judo
3. Nick KOSSOR, Scotia, NY, Jason morris judo cl

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 66 Kg  
1. Felipe NOVOA, Oak Park, IL, Tohkon
2. Tony AUFMANN, Vernon Hills, IL, IL, Cohen Judo
3. Eric SANCHEZ, West Covina, CA, Guerreros

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 73 Kg  
1. Garry STLEGER, Brooklyn, NY, Starrett Judo Club
2. Michael ELDRED, Fruitland, ID, Western Idaho Judo
3. Tigran BEDROSIAN, Glendale, CA, Hayastan

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 81 Kg  
1. Harry STLEGER, Brooklyn, NY, Starrett Judo
2. Sean SHINJO, Mililani, HI, Shobukan Judo Club
3. Michael GROSSMAN, Albany, Ca., CA, Albany YMCA Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 90 Kg  
1. Shingo KATSURA, Honolulu, HI, Tokai Hawaii
2. Shawn WRIGHT, Talahassee, FL, Leon County Judo
3. Scott UEMURA, Salinas, CA, Salinas Judo Club

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; 100 Kg 
1. Johnathan LAMBERT, Cherokee, NC, Yellow Hill Judo Clu
2. Cody HARTLEB, Apple Valley, Ca., CA, High Dessert Judo
3. Thomas CRUZ, Plantation, Fl, FL, National Sport Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile C; +100 Kg
1. Gabriel MOORE, Apple Valley, CA, High Desert Judo
2. J Daniel MCCORMICK, Arlington, TX, Bedford Kodokan

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 51 Kg  
1. David KAUFMAN, Long grove, IL, Cohens judo
2. Robert TRAN, Garland, TX, Minh Duc Judo Club
3. Carlos BEDOLLA, San Fernando, Ca, CA, Valley Judo Institut

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 55 Kg  
1. Postigos Juan MIGUEL, , FL, Ki Itsu Sai
2. Anthony MAERTEN, Ft Bragg, NC, Fayetteville Judo
3. Petros POGOSYAN, Van Muys, CA, Hayastan

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 60 Kg  
1. Dale HATA, El Cerrito, Ca., CA, East Bay Judo Inst.
2. AJ SILVERMAN, Scotia, NY, Jason Morris Judo Cl
3. George RAMOS, Miami, FL, Prado Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 66 Kg  
1. Bobby YAMASHITA, Broomfield, CO, Northglenn Judo Club
2. Alexander DARKHOVSKY, West Los Angeles, CA, Santa Monica YMCA
3. Bobby LEE, Hatfield, PA, Liberty Bell

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 73 Kg  
1. Kevyn WILDER, Cincinnati, OH, OH, Doyles Renshuden
2. Phillip SPANO, Tampa, FL, Tampa Judo
3. Gadiel MIRANDA, Puerto Rico, PUER, San Juan

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 81 Kg  
1. Alexis CHICLANA, Puerto Rico, PUER, Guaynabo Puerto Rico
2. Kyle BOOHER, Marion, IN, IN, Marion Youth Judo
3. Anthony PHELPS, Payton, OH, Doyles School of Jud

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; 90 Kg  
1. Jacob LARSEN, Santa Rosa, CA, Redwood Coast Judo C
2. Michael IZRAILEV, Aurora, CO, European
3. Nicholas RUFRANO, Lititz, PA, Lancaster Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile B; +90 Kg 
1. Gabriel MOORE, Apple Valley, CA, Apple Valley
2. Jacob THUMA, Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Judo kai
3. Tracy MAKIMOTO, Sacramento, CA, Okubo Judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 36 Kg  
1. Carlos PFEIFFER, , FL, Ki Itsu Sai
2. Zachary MAES, WHEATRIDGE, CO, NORTHGLENN JUDO
3. Jose NAVEDO, Silver Springs, MD, College Park

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 40 Kg  
1. Ryan BRATTON, Frederick, CO, CO, Northglenn Judo Club
2. Cody BYRD, Londonderry, NH, NH, Pedro's Judo Club
3. Mitchell IDA, So San Gabriel, CA, San Gabriel

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 44 kg  
1. Arnold TORIUMI, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Tenri Judo
2. Brad BOLEN, River Forest, IL, Cohen's Judo
3. Lev DARKHOVSKY, Los angeles,ca, CA, Santa monica judo

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 48 kg  
1. Daniel CHOW, Honolulu, Ha., HI, Hawaii Tenri
2. Joseph HASHIMOTO, Thornton, CO, Northglenn Judo Club
3. Gregorio MATOS, , PUER,


DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 53 Kg  
1. Postigos Juan MIGUEL, , FL, Ki Itsu Sai
2. Aaron KUNIHIRO, Covina, CA, San gabriel judo
3. Jeremy LIGGETT, Scotia, NY, Jason Morris

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 58 Kg  
1. Rafael RAMOS, Union City, NJ, Camacs Judo
2. Dale HATA, El Cerrito, Ca., CA, East Bay Judo Inst
3. Bryant CHEN, San Jose, Ca., CA, Cupertino Judo Club

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 64 Kg  
1. Nick DELPOPOLO, Glenville, NY, Jason morris judo cl
2. Dennis SPIVAK, Reedley, CA, West Clovis Judo Clu
3. Timothy THOMAS, Gahanna, OH, Doyle's Renshuden

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 70 kg  
1. Daniel FERGUSON, Dillsboro, NC, Yellowhill Judo
2. Carlos FRANCISCO, Miami, FL, Akolyshkine Judo
3. Joshua ANGELINI, Haure de Grade, MD, College Park Judo Cl

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 77 kg  
1. Winston WEY, Cupertino, CA, Cupertino Judo Club
2. Ryan PALMER, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento
3. Sean KUBOTA, Los angeles, CA, Sawtelle

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; 87 kg  
1. Ivan LOPUSHANSKIY, Hollywood, FL, Budokan
2. Francisco CARILLO, Carolina, PR, PUER, Escuela Del Deportes
3. Peter TAYLOR, San Mateo, CA, San Mateo Pal

DIVISION: Male Juvenile A; +87 kg 
1. Robert AGLER, Doylestown, PA, PA, Liberty Bell Judo
2. William REARDON, Silver Springs, MD, College Park
3. Jean RAMIREZ, North Lauderdale, FL, Ki-Itsu-Sai-Judo

Results by State

      Point System:
Place won | Point Value
    1         1
    2         1
    3         1

   State name                    |Total|# 1 |# 2 |# 3 |
  1. California                    77   28   21   28
  2. Florida                       48   17   18   13
  3. Hawaii                        24   12    6    6
  4. Colorado                      12    5    5    2
  5. Pennsylvania                  10    1    5    4
  5. Puerto Ricoi                  10    4    1    5
  5. Illinois                      10    3    6    1
  6. New York                       9    4    2    3
  7. Georgia                        7    0    3    4
  8. Texas                          6    1    4    1
  9. Ohio                           5    3    0    2
  9. New Jersey                     5    1    3    1
10. North Carolina                 4    3    1    0
10. Maryland                       4    0    1    3
11. Wisconsin                      3    2    1    0
11. Virginia                       3    1    2    0
11. Washington                     3    2    1    0
11. Massachusetts                  3    0    1    2
12. Michigan                       2    0    1    1
12. Indiana                        2    0    1    1
12. Rhode Island                   2    2    0    0
13. Kentucky                       1    1    0    0
13. Oklahoma                       1    1    0    0
13. Idaho                          1    0    1    0
13. Maine                          1    0    1    0
13. New Hampshire                  1    0    1    0

Kata Results:

Nage no Kata

Youth
1st Angelo De Bonte, Grand Rapids, MI
Alex Murray, Rockford, MI

2nd Miles Okabayashi, Beverly Hills, CA
Jeff Fujimoto, Los Angeles, CA

3rd Sean Kubot, Los Angeles, CA
David Saedi, Beverly Hills, CA

Juniors
1st Rachel Strangeway, Los Angeles, CA
Kiana Abellera, Los Angeles, CA

2nd Brett Kubota, Los Angeles, CA
Mike Fujimoto, Los Angeles, CA

Special Awards
Outstanding - 1st Day
Male - Dale Hata, El Cerrito, CA
Female - Melinda Chow, Honolulu, HI

Best Technique - 1st Day
Male - Giovante Ortiz, Gardena, CA
Female - Katelyn Bouyssou, Hope, RI

Sportsmanship - 1st Day
Male - Max Schneider, Chicago, IL
Female - Corey-Jo Tashima, Mililani, HI

Outstanding - 2nd Day
Male - Raphael Ramos, Union City, NJ
Female - Kayla Harrison-Yazell, Middletown, OH

Best Technique - 2nd Day
Male - Ken Hashimoto, Thornton, CO
Female - Heidy Arias, Hialeah Garden, FL

Sportsmanship - 2nd Day
Male - Felipe Novoa, Oak Park, IL
Female - Abbey Vasquez, Fond da Lac, WI

Team Competition

Male
1st Nanka
2nd Hokka
3rd Daiheigen

Female
1st Daiheigen
2nd Nanka
3rd JBBAH

 

SUMMER/FALL 2003/WINTER 2004 JUNIOR COMPETITION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Compiled by Jim Hrbek ,  Junior Development Committee Chairman    e-mail  judolym@aol.com

2003 Competition and Training Opportunities:  The selection for the following event will be based on USJI IJF Jr Roster standings as of the close of the 2003 Jr USOpen.
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Ukraine Junior A Tournament - Men & Women Under 20   September 19-25, 2003   
Location - Kiev, Ukraine
Registration Sept 19; Competition Sept 20-21; Training Camp Sept 22-24; Depart Sept 25
Each country 2 competitors per division.  There WILL BE doping control.
Eligibility: MUST be born in 1984-1985-1986
Cost: $40 US per person per day includes room/board
Deadline to contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business August 26, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
This is a USJI Emerging Athlete event based on standings at the close of the 2003 Jr USOpen.
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Mexico - "Prof. Daniel Hernandez" International - Acapulco, Mexico
August 28-31, 2003
One competitor per each division.
Born 1987-1988
Male: 51, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, +90 kg
Female: 40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, +70kg
Born 1984-1985-1986
Male: 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, +100kg
Female: 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78kg
Round Robin Pools and Repechage
The highest ranked athletes according to the USJI Elite Juv C and Juv B (NOT the IJF JR) rosters as of the close of the 2003 Jr USOpen, who contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office - email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com  by close of business August 13, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Junior British Open & International Training Camp
Registration & weigh-in August 30, 2003 at Crystal Palace Sports Centre, London, England
All players must be born in the years of 1983/1984/1985/1986/1987/1988/1989    IJF weight divisions
Entry Fee: 30Euros (about $37 US) Random Doping Control in effect.
Accommodation: Queens Hotel 27.50 pounds/person sharing B&B; 40 if single.
Camp - 270 Euros (about $310 US) includes camp and accommodation - room and meals at Crystal Palace Lodge Fri Aug 29th - Tues Sept 2nd, 2003
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business August 15, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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VII Youth and Juvenile Pan American Circuit Tournament
September 26 - 29, 2003  Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
For Age Divisions 17-19; 15-16; 13-14; and 11-12.   The tournament announcement appears to have an error in the birth years and USJI is currently awaiting clarification on this detail.  As soon as the year of birth data can be confirmed, a new notice will be sent out.
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business August 15, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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International German Championships Women and Men under 20
(born 1984 and younger) (selection preference based on standing on most recent IJF Jr roster at deadline)
September 26, 27, 28, 2003 Berlin, Germany      Limited to 2 entries per country per division
Training Camp   September 29 - October 3
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business September 5, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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International French Championship for Juniors Under 20  
October 3-5, 2003      Lyon, France
European Union Training Camp October 6 - 10, 2003
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business August 15, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Swedish Judo Open Men & Women  under 20   AND Boys and Girls 14-17
October 11, 2003     Farstahallen, Sweden  (South of Stockholm)
Categories:  Limited to rank of Nikyu and above.
Men Junior - born 1986-1984  55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90 100, +100kg - 4 mnutes
Women Junior - born 1987-1984 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78kg - 4 minutes
Boys  - born 1989-1986  45, 50, 55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, +90kg  - 4 minutes
Girls - born 1989-1986  40, 44, 48, 52, 57, 63, +63kg - 3 minutes
It is NOT allowed to compete in TWO age groups.
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business September 19, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Scottish Open for Juniors and Seniors
October 25-26, 2003   Edinburgh, Scotland Random Drug Testing.
Sat Oct 25 - Jr Open Age 14 yrs and Under 20
Male     55, 60, 66, 73, 81, 90 100, +100kg
Female     44, 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78kg
Sun Oct 26 - Sr Open Age 14 yrs +
Men 60, 66, 73, 81, 90 100, +100kg
Women 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78kg
Training Camp October 27-29
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business October 1, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Finnish Open for Men and Women - November 8 - 9, 2003  and
Training Camp November 10 - 13 in Tampere, Finland (178km)  Finland Federation arranging transportation for foreigners for 25 Euros, about $32 each way.  Camp Fee 175 Euros (about $200)
Location: Vantaa, Finland
Eligibility: Born 1986 or earlier.  Men Ikkyu and up; Women Nikyu and up
contact Mary Ann Relich - USJI National Office email ONLY - USJIAdmin@aol.com by close of business October 17, 2003 - absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
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ALERT - Tokyo International Juvenile Judo Championship - NOTE - this is advisory only and FINAL DETAILS of invitation are not completed.
January 30 - February 3, 2004  Organized: Judo Federation of Tokyo    Main Budojo   Tokyo Budokan Hall
Category A  Boys and Girls born April 2, 1994 - April 1, 1995
Category B  Boys and Girls born April 2, 1993 - April 1, 1994
Category C  Boys and Girls born April 2, 1992 - April 1, 1993
Category D  Boys and Girls born April 2, 1991 - April 1, 1992
Contestant Category Class Class Class Class
Boys       A -27kg -34kg 41kg +41kg
      B -32kg -39kg 46kg +46kg
      C -35kg -42kg 49kg +49kg
      D -42kg -51kg 60kg +60kg
Girls       A -26kg -36kg +36kg
      B -31kg -41kg +41kg
      C -36kg -46kg +46kg
      D -41kg -51kg +51kg

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note the following events on the horizon for Illinois