Referee education and certification
Clinics, seminars, examinations, and continuing technical support help referees understand the rules and apply them with confidence at every level of competition.
USJA Committee
Referee Committee
Clarity, consistency, and education for every contest.
Information
Our mission
Consistent decisions begin with strong education
The USJA Referee Committee educates competitors, coaches, and referees in the competitive rules of judo. Through grassroots clinics, national seminars, technical support, examinations, and a structured certification program, the Committee helps officials apply the rules clearly, fairly, and consistently.
One tournament team
Standards on the mat and support behind the table
Referees and technical officials serve different roles, but both are essential to an accurate, orderly, and professional competition.
Technical official development
Training in scoring, timekeeping, bracket preparation, and tournament operations gives table officials the knowledge needed to support fair and efficient events.
Committee work
Building knowledgeable officials nationwide
The Committee supports a connected pathway from local education to national-level expertise.
Rules education
Explain competitive rules to referees, coaches, and athletes so expectations are understood before competition begins.
Grassroots clinics
Help USJA National Referees bring practical instruction, seminars, and examinations to local judo communities.
National seminars
Use the experience of USJA International Referees to strengthen education and consistency at the national level.
Certification support
Develop a reliable certification program that can be delivered by qualified USJA referees throughout the country.
Technical Official Subcommittee
Tournament operations expertise
The Technical Official Subcommittee trains personnel in scoring, timekeeping, bracket making, bracket keeping, and the instruction needed to grow a capable national program.
| Name | Phone | State | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Morrison | 832-867-3832 | TX | Chairman |
| Deb Fergus | 269-208-1068 | MI | Member |
| David Malek | 414-483-0100 | WI | Member |
| Andrew Connelly | 281-292-1882 | TX | Member |
Required safeguards
Keep safety requirements current
Use the official USJA portals below for anti-abuse education, concussion training, and background screening.
Members
| Name | Rank | Location | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Connelly | Kudan | connelly@sohkjudo.com | Spring TX | Member |
| Osmil Millan | Hachidan | oshachidan@tds.net | Maddison WI | Member |
| Alain Wilkinson | Rokudan | ar_wilkinson@hotmail.com | Thousands Oaks CA | Member |