Panther Judo Club

USA Judo Board Of Director Elections Oct 7-10
Make sure your vote, you only have a few days left.
Athlete Representative: Ari Berliner & Nicole Stout
Coach Representative: Michael Ari Miller
Independant: Ron Tripp
At Large: Jerry Cypert
Group Member: Joe Ragan

Dear USA Judo Membership athletes and coaches,
Today we had an open meeting and unfortunately due to the lack of attendance by several board members, we were unable to have a quorum and could not conduct the original agenda as planned. I apologize to all of you as the Chairman, as I had received acceptance of the meeting agenda and time from the non-attendees. It was a complete shock to myself and the other board members, as I am sure you could see in the meeting. My takeaway, and the rest of the attending board members, is the feeling that there is a lack of transparency by USA Judo and the board, and a lack of honesty and commitment, especially by those not attending. I heard you loud and clear.
The input in the chat and the excellent questions were extremely relevant and illuminating to us all. The feedback from Ramon, Adam, and others, whilst hard to hear, was also inspiring, as it highlights the passion you all have, as do we, for raising the standards, quality, communications, and integrity of USA Judo, to you, the membership. You, whom we are here to serve. It’s all about the judo. That MUST come first.
With that firm focus on serving you and every judoka, from the smallest beginner to the top World/Olympic athlete. After all, it is about YOU! I and the board commit wholeheartedly to being more available, providing more notice of meetings, ensuring they are recorded and engaging, and that all minutes will be published on the website within 48 hours. (If they are delayed, we will inform you why). All I ask is that you bring the passion I saw today to the meetings going forward – As Jerry Maguire said, “Help Me, Help You!”
Let’s all commit to making today, the turning point for the future of USA Judo and the unified commitment to have this become the most successful Olympic four-year cycle, USA Judo has ever had.
Thank you
Joe Ragan
Chairman - USA Judo Board

Lets congratulate USA Jonathan Yang 60kg on his Gold Medal win against Japan at the World Cadet Championship in Lima Peru.

Embassy Suites has rooms available reach out to me if interested.

US Open Update: Couple of items to know reference Parking at the Hotels and Resort Fees
1. Marriott Harbor Beach 15.00 per overnight parking
Resort fee - You must tell them if you dont want the resort fee.
2. Holiday Inn 5.00 Overnight Parking per night
3. Best Western 20.00 Overnight Parking
4. Embassy Suites 18.00 Over night Parking, Daily Parking 6.00
5. B Ocean you must tell them if you dont want the resort fee.
6. Renaissance

US Open Update: 07-22-24 2,254 Participants
Embassy Suites Has Rooms Availble do to rooms canceled
Reach out to me if you need a room.

US Open Schedule

July 24 Accreditation and Walk Up Registration 6:30pm-9:00pm Embassy Suites C-D
Coach Certification Course 6:30pm-10:30pm A-B

July 25 Accreditation and Walk Up Registration 10:00am-3:00pm Embassy Suites C-D
Coach Certification Course 9:30am-4:30pm A-B

July 25 Weigh In Bantam 1-3-5 Intermediate and Cadet 12:00pm-4:00pm Female Golf Stream A

July 25 Weigh In Bantam 1-3-5 Intermediate and Cadet 12:00pm-4:00pm Male Causeway 1

uly 25 Referee Meeting 5:00pm-6:00pm A - B

July 25 Coaches Meeting 6:00pm-7:00pm A - B

July 25 Coaches Clinic 7:00pm -8:00 pm A - B

Bus service 7/26- 6/28 7:30am - 11:30am / 1:30 - end of day Behind Best Western / Embassy Suites

July 26 Competition Venue Ft Lauderdale Convention Center Hall A
Venue Open 8:00am, Competition begins 9:00am
Divisions: Begin with Novice Bantam 1-3-5-Intermediate and Cadets
Follow with Advance Divisions Bantam 1-3-5-Intermediate and Cadets
Finals 1 hr after preliminary rounds/Ceremony ends

July 27 Competition Venue Ft Lauderdale Convention Center Hall A
Venue Opens 8:00 am and Preliminary begin at 9:00am
Divisions: Bantam 2-4-6 Juvenile, Juniors
Finals 1 hr after preliminary rounds ends
Accreditation/Walk Up Registration Senior and Veterans At Convention Center 10:00am-12:00pm
Weigh In for Sr and Veterans at the Convention Center
Unofficial weigh in 10:00am-11:30am Male 302-AB / Female 301-AB
Official weigh in 11:30am-1:30pm Male 302-AB / Female 301-AB

July 28 Competition Venue Ft Lauderdale Convention Center Hall A
Divisions: Seniors-Veterans-Golden Score
Begin with Novice and Golden Score 9am will follow with Advance
Finals for advance 1hr after preliminary
DJ - Dance Party for the athletes will be at 7:30pm-11:30pm
(it will not be catered).

Training Camp – Embassy Suites A-D July 29, July 30, July 31
Session 1 – 9:00am – 10:30 Bantams – Intermediate
Session 2 - 10:45am – 12:15am Juvenile , Cadet, IJF Junior , Sr and Veterans
Session 3 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm Bantams – Intermediate
Session 4 - 4:45pm – 6:15PM 1 Juvenile , Cadet, IJF Junior , Sr and Veterans

US Open Update: July 20, 2,133 Participants
1. July 21 Last day to register on Smoothcomp
2. Registration Wednesday & Thursday at the Embassy Suites
3. Referee/Coaches Meeting Thursday at the Emabassy Suites
4. Weigh In at the Embassy on Friday
5. Weigh In at the Convention Center Friday and Saturday
6. Coaches Clinic provided by Pat Burris Wednesday 6p-9p and Thursday 9a-5p

US Open Training Camp for Bantams, Juvenile, Cadets, Juniors, Senior, Veterans.
Don't miss this training with five olympic coaches and several countries participating.
Deadline July 18 @ 1159pm Hawaii Time
Visit website WWW.USOPENJUDO.COM
Deadline to register for the camp
Camp Dates July 29-30-31
Sessions 1 thru 4 each day
1 9am-1030am Bantams-Intermediates
2 1045am-1215p Juvenile, Juniors, Cadet, Junor, Senior, Vets
3 3pm-430pm Bantams-Intermediate
4 430pm-630pm Juvenile-Juniors, Cadet, Junior, Senior, Vets

07-17-24 US Open Update 2049 Registered Participants
1. Online Registration on smoothcomp ends July 21, 2024 @ 11:59pm Hawaii time.
2. B Ocean still has rooms available closes reservation July 19.
3. Embassy Suites has opened reservation rooms and has some days available for the pre tournament dates and Training Camp Days
4. Patches have been mailed to everyone that paid shipping should be receiving them.

US Open Update 07-16-24
2,031 Participants Have Registered
Folks with reservation at the Embassy If you plan to cancel or don't need the room at the Embassy let us know. We like to take the room and give it to the judo community for the discounted price.
July 21 last day to register.

US Open Update couple of rooms came available have 2 rooms at the Embassy Suites July 24 or 25 thru 29 and 31, another 3 rooms for training camp from July 28-31. First come first serve. Reach out to us asap on messenger and or email if needed.