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Referee Committee

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Referee Certification Committee is to educate the competitor, coach and referee in the Competitive Rules of Judo. To provide clinics and seminars at the grassroots level through the USJA National Referees. To provide seminars at the National Level through USJA International Referees. To provide technical support to the National Referees conducting clinics, seminars and examinations. To provide a well-developed certification program in every State conducted by USJA National Referees. For more referee information go to:

Members

Name	Rank	Email	Location	Status
Richard J. Celotto	Hachidan	shimpando@aol.com	Stamford CT	Chairman
Andrew Connelly	Hachidan	connelly@sohkjudo.com	Spring TX	Member
Osmil Millan	Hachidan	oshachidan@tds.net	Maddison WI	Member
Alain Wilkinson	Godan	ar_wilkinson@hotmail.com	Thousands Oaks CA	Member

Forms

Category	Form	Action	Notes
Judo	2023 IJF Judo Rules Overview	View Download
Judo	IJF Rules 2023	View Download
Judo	Referee Certification Application Form	View Download
Judo	Referee Certification Program Guide	View Download
Judo	Referee Manual	View Download

Technical Official Subcommittee

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Technical Officials Committee is to provide training and knowledge of the rules that govern scoring, timekeeping, bracket making, and bracket keeping at tournaments, to train personnel who work at tournaments, and to train instructors to aid in the growth of the program at the national level. The technical officials committee is made up of highly skilled, highly trained personnel who have demonstrated a consistent ability to train members and to provide service at tournaments of all levels.

Subcommittee Members

Name	Phone	State	Position
Deb Fergus	269-208-1068	MI	Member
Paul Morrison	832-867-3832	TX	Chairman
David Malek	414-483-0100	WI	Member
Andrew Connelly	281-292-1882	TX	Member

Forms

Category	Form	Action	Notes
Judo	Technical Official form	View Download

Safe Sport Program

Please remember all coaches must now take and pass this on-line test. You may do this at your convenience. It takes between 2 and 3 hours total but can be completed in segments. Once you have completed the program, please send a copy of the certificate to the USJA Office. Please go to Safe Sport, select the option of USA Judo member or Non-USA Judo member, and follow the required steps. You will use your USA Judo membership number if you are a member. If you are a non-member, you will be given a number to use to access Safe sport.

Concussion Training (Your choice of CDC or NAYS)

By taking the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. Click Here to take the Heads Up Concussion course. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate and email it to the office for verification.

To complete the NAYS course, please visit the National Alliance for Youth Sports website, choose the 'SIGN UP' button and follow the instructions. Upon proper completion, download the certificate and email to support@usja.net or fax to (844) 892-6608. You may visit the NAYS website HERE.

Background Check

Go to the Background Screening Site