Hi JC,
Could you post this info on your web site?
Thanks, Deb

Hi Jana, Taffy ,
Could you please post the list of Women below that placed in the Mixed division on your Web site.
The Medals for this division just arrived in Toronto and they need to contact Liz Roach, at World Master Judo Association, http://info@masterathlete.com/
to have their Medal sent to them.
If they do not contact her she will have the Medal's in Austria 2004.
To all others this e-mail was copied to, please if you know any of these Women pass this on.
Hope all are well,
Deb

Fifth World Masters Judo Championships
The Kodokan
June 23 - 28, 2003 - Tokyo, Japan
Congratulations and thank you to all participants.

FEMALE MIXED RESULTS

F1-F2 Division, U52 kgs

1. Katia Da Silva, Brazil
2. Lydia Ritchie, Ireland
3. Tomoni Kiriyama, Japan
4. Chemengul Geldibayeva,
Turkmenistan

F1-F2 Division, U57 kgs

1. Simone Strong, England
2. Gabi Moog, Germany
3. Sabine Lebbihi, France
4. Stefanie Schleuder, Germany

F1-F2 Division, U70 kgs

1. Denise De Oliveira, Brazil
2. Noriko Gotoh, Japan
3. Fiona Thom, Scotland
3. Lesley Farnell, England

F1, F2 +78 kgs

1. Toni Smith, England
2. Rogera Da Silva, Brazil
3. Claire Greenwood, England
4. Gabriela Costantini, Switzerland

F3 - F4 - F5 Division, U52 kgs

1. Miriam Minagawa, Brazil
2. Margarita Paperno, Russia
3. Susan Roberts, England
4. Lena Strang, England

F3 - F4 - F5 Division, U63 kgs

1. Joyce Malley, Northern Ireland
2. Hironi Tateishi, Japan
3. Kim Tilley, England
4. Harriet English, England

F4 - F5 - F6 Division, U57 kgs

1. Alida Klein Gunneweik-Silvius,
Netherlands
2. Sue Reed Regan, USA
3. Sshizuko Sahn, Japan
4. Edith Ehrlich, Switzerland
5. Jane Smith, England

F4 - F5 - F6 Division, U70 kgs

1. Dale Keogh, Australia
2. Deborah Fergus, USA
3. Diane Hardy, Canada

F5 - F6 Division, 78+ kgs

1. Janet Lambert, Australia
2. Jenny Hussey, England

From: Jonmira@aol.com

Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 17:05:19 EDT

Subject: Delegation to Judo World Championships in Osaka Announced

Delegation to Judo World Championships in Osaka Announced

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 5, 2003) - USA Judo has announced the delegation that will represent the USA in the 2003 World Judo Championships in Osaka, Japan, September 11-14. A top-6 finish in any weight category at the World Championships earns a country an automatic invitation to the 2004 Olympic Games for that weight. All other countries must qualify each weight category through their Continental Union, each of which has been given a participation quota for the Games. In Pan America, the quota for each weight category is the top 6 ranked countries for men and the top 3 ranked countries for women. Currently, the USA is ranked in the top 6 for all men's weights and in the top 3 for three of the seven women's weights (52, 57, and 70 kg). Additional Pan American Olympic qualifying points can be earned for a top-8 finish at the worlds and at next year's Pan American Judo Union Championships in April.

Once a weight class is qualified for the Games, the actual athlete to represent the USA in the Olympics will be determined by an Olympic Trials on the first weekend in June, 2004 at a location yet to be determined. The top 5 nationally ranked athletes at the close of the national championships on May 1 in San Diego will compete in the trials. An exception is that any US athlete who places in the top 3 at next week's World Championship will automatically be the Olympic team member unless another athlete, or athletes, place in the top 3 at one of the three A+ level tournaments in Europe this coming winter (Moscow, Paris, and Germany.) In that case the World Medalist and A+ event medalists will compete in the trials for the Olympic Team spot.

The Olympic Games will take place August 13-29, 2004 with the Judo competition taking place August 14-20.

Schedule of Competition for the World Championships in Osaka:
September 11: Women +78 kg and 78 kg; Men +100 and 100 kg
September 12: Women 70 kg and 63 kg; Men 90 and 81 kg
September 13: Women 57 kg and 52 kg; Men 73 and 66 kg
September 14: Women 48 kg and Open; Men 60 and Open

Click on the links below for the athlete's biography

FEMALE:
-48 kg MATSUMOTO, Sayaka, Richmond, Calif.; 2001 World Championships Team
-52 kg    MINKIN, Charlee, Colo. Springs, Colo., 2001 World Championships Team
-57 kg    WILSON, Ellen, Colo. Springs, Colo.; 2000 Olympian, 1997, 1999, 2001 World Championships Teams
-63 kg   JIVIDEN, Grace, Littleton, Colo.; 1992 Olympian (7th place), 1984, 1986, 1989, 1995, 2001 World Championships Teams
-70 kg    YANNETSOS, Christina, Colo. Springs, Colo.; World Championships debut.
-78 Kg   EDWARDS, Loretta, New Albany, Ohio, World Championships debut.
+78 kg    ST. PRE, Nanoushka, Colo. Springs, Colo. ; 2001 World Championships Team

MALE:
-60 kg    TAKATA, Taylor, Colo. Springs, Colo. ; 2001 World Championships Team.
-66 kg.    OTTIANO, Alex, Lawrence, Mass., 2000 Olympian, 1997, 1999, 2001 World Championships Team.
-73 kg    JEFFERSON, Chuck, San Jose, Calif., ; World Championships debut
-81 kg    COHEN, Aaron, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; World Championships debut.
-90 kg    OLSON, Brian, Boulder, Colo.; 1996 and 2000 Olympian (7th). 1997, 1999, 2001 World Championships (Bronze in 1997)
-100 kg    BARNES, Michael, San Jose, Calif.; World Championships debut.
+100 kg    BOONZAAYER, Martin, Hoffman Estates, Illinois; 2000 Olympian, 1999 (+100 kg and Open), 2001.World Championships Teams

HEAD OF DELEGATION:
Dr. Ronald Tripp, Norman, OK

ASST. HEAD OF DELEGATION:
William T. Rosenberg, Colorado Springs, CO

COACHES:
Ed Liddie, Colorado Springs, CO
Brett Barron, Burlingame, CA
Robert Berland, Lincolnshire, IL
Marisa Pedulla, Pittsburgh, PA

MANAGERS:
Francisco Ramirez, Vista, CA
Paula Walker, Las Vegas, NV
Buck Wessell, Boulder, CO

REFEREE:
Noboru Saito, Clawson, MI

PHYSICIAN:
Robert Nishime, MD, San Jose, CA

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Subject: INSURANCE, MY FAVORITE TOPIC!

I am please to report to the COMMUNITY that the USJA has concluded negotiations for it�s General Liability Policy and it�s Accident Policy for the effective period of 9/1/03 to 8/30/04 well before the 9/1/03 deadline (-:.

The Accident Policy has been hand delivered to the USA JUDO office in Colorado Springs. The General Liability Policy Certificate of Insurance has also been received by Mr. Bill Rosenberg, Executive Director, USA JUDO.

The USJA also has a policy which covers its Directors and Officers which is effective for the same period.

I would like to publicly recognize Mr. Dana Rucker, Mr. Jesse Jones and Ms. Katrina Davis for their hard work and dedicated effort in getting this accomplished.

It took a great deal of work and a coordinated effort.

So, please feel free to PLAY JUDO!

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NEWS RELEASE ANNOUNCING THE AWARD:

Dan Smith receives Medal

In an award ceremony on 14 Jun 03 Dan Smith was presented the Bronze Star with V device for valor for actions in Afghanistan on 27 Nov 02. The award was presented to SFC Smith by Lt. Colonel Duff who was wounded in the same action. Narrative comments by LTC Duff follow:

On 27 Nov 02 SFC Dan Smith was leading a convoy through the mountainous and hazardous regions of eastern Afghanistan. While passing through a particularly dangerous section the convoy was ambushed by enemy forces emplaced on the high ground to the left of the convoy. SFC Smith’s lead vehicle took heavy fire, wounding personnel. SFC Smith directed his vehicle to a covered position while he himself left the vehicle to reenter the kill zone and engage the enemy. While the rest of the convoy was split and pinned by enemy fire SFC Smith bravely entered the kill zone and began to engage the enemy with rapid effective fire, inflicting causalities on the emplaced enemy forces. Enemy personnel were forced to seek cover and return fire on SFC Smith. After enemy fire was redirected to his position SFC Smith was able to signal remaining US personnel to cross the danger area and regroup with his vehicle. After expending all his ammunition SFC Smith joined the rest of the element and reorganized the element for a rapid departure. SFC Smith then lead the convoy to a safe area which he secured for a medavac. After SFC Smith organized a successful medavac for the wounded he then lead the convoy out of the mountains and to safety.

SFC Dan Smith’s actions on 27 Nov 02 demonstrated great courage under fire. Instead of seeking cover he fearlessly returned to the kill zone to aggressively engage the enemy and provide covering fire for his fellow soldier. By inflicting causalities on the enemy and drawing all fire to his location he enabled the rest of US forces to safely cross the danger area and regroup for a safe withdrawal from the area. His selfless actions no doubt saved the lives of US personnel. Sergeant First Class Smith’s leadership, dedication to duty, selfless service, and commitment to mission accomplishment under the most extreme of circumstances greatly contributed to the success of Operation Enduring Freedom. His technical and tactical proficiency and performance of duty in a combat zone reflect great credit upon himself, U S Army Special Forces, the Combined/Joint Task Force-180, and the United Stated Central Command.

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