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Introduction to the Sport
Judo is a sport demanding physical skills and mental discipline. It originated in Japan as a derivative of martial arts used by the Samurai and feudal warrior class. By gripping the judo uniform or judogi, individuals use the forces of balance, power and movement to attempt to subdue each other. Because several techniques (e.g. sacrificial throws, arm-locks) are not allowed in Special Olympics practice and competition, judo is a safe sport for eligible athletes. In addition, in order to offer this sport, a Special Olympics programme coach must have current National Governing Body (NGB) certification.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, weight class, age and gender.
Competition Venue
The 2009 Special Olympics GB Summer Games Judo competition will be held in the Leicester Leys Leisure Centre. This complex also has a swimming pool and climbing wall.
Competition Schedule
| Saturday, 25th July | Rest Day |
| Sunday, 26th July | 10.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Monday, 27th July | 10.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Tuesday, 28th July | Rest Day |
| Wednesday 29th July | 10.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Thursday, 30th July | 10.00 - 4.00 pm |
| Friday, 31st July | Rest Day |
Please note that the Judo competition will be complete and finishes at the end of Thursday 30th July at 4.00 pm, not Friday as previously advertised
Car Parking
Athletes/Coaches: From their drop off point at the layby, athletes and coaches will proceed into the venue via the designated entrance to the main hall, this is situated to the side of the front of the venue. This is a very short walk of about 50 metres, with an even surface area. Centre users will also use the walk up to the main entrance. The area will be marshaled.
Officials: Officials will enter the venue via the designated entrance to the main hall at the side of the venue near the main entrance.
Families: Most family members are expected to arrive at the venue by car or public transport. On arrival at the main entrance, families will be directed to the designated spectator seating area within the main hall.
Spectators: There is parking for members of the public at the venue. On arrival at the main entrance, spectators will be directed to the main sports hall.
Honoured Guests: From their designated drop off point, guests will enter the venue through the main entrance and go to the hospitality room in the bar lounge area situated on the ground floor.
Media: From their designated parking bays media will be directed to the main entrance.
Volunteers: From their arrival point all volunteers will enter via the main entrance at the front of the buildingCatering
No on-site catering will be available except a range of vending machines for hot and cold drinks, crisps, chocolate etc.
Food/snacks can be purchased from the nearby shopping centre (Beaumont Leys) which is approximately two minutes walk from the centre.
Equipment
Players must wear regulation unaltered white Judo-Gi and have their own blue/white belts. The Judo-Gi must be clean and tidy and not have national flags on them.
All female players must wear a long plain white T-shirt under their Judo GI jacket.
Flip-flops or shoes must be worn at all times when players are OFF the Mat/Contest Area
Players MUST wear their Judo-Gi during their presentation ceremony.
Head Coaches are reminded that competition uniform must comply with Special Olympics Rules on sponsorship (for details see SO Summer Sports Rules, Article I, Section X – Commercial Messages (pages 33 -34).
List of Events
The following events are being offered:
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Competition Rules
The Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Judo shall govern all Special Olympics competitions. As an international sports program, Special Olympics has created these rules based upon International Judo Federation (IJF) rules for judo found at http://www.ijf.org/rule/rule_role_mission.asp. IJF or National Governing Body (NGB) rules shall be employed except when they are in conflict with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Judo or Article I. In such cases, the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules for Judo shall apply.
NOTE: A coach must have current NGB certification in order to offer this sport.
An athlete with Down syndrome who has been diagnosed with Atlanto–axial instability may not participate in the sport of judo. For additional information and the procedure for waiver of this restriction, please refer to Article I, Section L. 7. f.
An athlete with Down syndrome who has been diagnosed with Atlanto–axial instability may not participate in the sport of judo. For additional information and the procedure for waiver of this restriction, please refer to Article I, Section L. 7. f.
For full details of the competition rules please go to:
