judo world championships astana, 2015

VERSION - 4 MAY 2015PRESENTATION

24-30 August 2015

JUDOWORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Astana, 2015

World Judo Tour

The flagship event of the IJF World Judo Tour, the annual World Championships, is set to take hold of Astana, Kazakhstan from 24 - 30 August.

The World Championships are a celebration of our sport. A celebration of elite performers testing themselves on the year’s greatest stage with sports fans around the world enjoying the breathless action.

Every nation and every judoka has earned this opportunity to compete at the World Championships because of years of sacrifice, dedication and values of judo guiding them through their careers. We have the pleasure to see judoka from the world around going toe-to-toe and ever-increasing numbers from developing nations. The World Championships will once again include the Team Championships on the final day. The atmosphere and team spirit generated by the team’s event is unprecedented and we believe this can be contested on a larger stage in the future. I am pleased by the cooperation and collaboration between the International Judo Federation and the Kazakhstan Judo Federation who have developed a great understanding and working relationship over the last few years.

I wish good luck to the organisers, officials and the competitors. I trust that the values of our sport will be at the forefront of your performance on the tatami and in the mind of all the officials and staff members. I wish you a successful stay in Astana.

Marius L. VIZERIJF President

Dear guests! Dear friends, coaches, referees and athletes!

On behalf of Kazakhstan Judo Federation I would like to welcome all guests, participants and athletes to an outstanding sporting event - World Judo Championships at the capital of Kazakhstan – Astana.

Many of you have already visited our country to participate in international judo competitions; some have yet to discover our wonderful country - its interesting history, rich culture and its own way of development.

Visit to Kazakhstan will allow you to know our country, get to know the customs, traditions of Kazakh people and will provide an excellent opportunity to see everything with your own eyes.

These days we with the warm heart and caring attention meet dear, welcome guests, our friends – participants of 2015 World Championships.

I wish all participants nice and uncompromising fight! Let the strongest win!

Mr. Rakishev KENGES President of Kazakhstan Judo Federation

2. ORGANIZERSOrganizing Committee - Host Federation: Kazakhstan Judo FederationAddress: Astana, Turan-18, office 205Tel Number: +77172799045 - Fax Number: +77172799045Email: [email protected] - Website: www.worldjudo2015.kz

ASTANA JUDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 20151. PROGRAMMEDATE TIME ACTIVITYSaturday 22 August 2015 09.00-21.00 Accreditation Ramada Hotel

“Puchinni Hall”

Sunday 23 August 2015

14.00

19.30-20.0020.00-20.30

DrawPress ConferenceReferee meetingUnofficial weigh-in Official weigh-in -60kg, -48kg

Rixos Hotel “Zheruiyk Hall”

Solux and King Hotels

Monday 24 August 2015

11.00

16.2017.00 19.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-60kg, -48 kg (on 3 tatami)Opening CeremonyFinal Block (on 2 tatami) Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -66kg, -52kg

Alau Ice Palace


Tuesday 25 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-66kg, -52kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -73kg, -57kg

Alau Ice Palace


Wednesday 26 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions -73kg, -57kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -81kg, -63kg

Alau Ice Palace


Thursday 27 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions -81kg, -63kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -90kg, -70kg, -78kg

Alau Ice Palace


Friday 28 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-90kg, -70kg, -78kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -100 kg, +100kg, +78kg

Alau Ice Palace


Saturday 29 August 2015

11.00

16.3017.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-100 kg, +100kg, +78kg(on 3 tatami)Draw for team competitionsFinal Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-in team competitionOfficial weigh-in team competition

Alau Ice Palace



Departures


10.0017:00

Team competition (on 3 tatami)Final Block only medal contests (on 2 tatami)

Alau Ice Palace

3. COMPETITION PLACE ALAU ICE PALACEAddress: Astana, Kabanbay Batyra Avenue 47Website: www.alau.info

4. OFFICIAL HOTELS*****Solux Hotel AstanaLeft bank, Syganak street, 27 - 010000 - Astana, Kazakhstanwww.soluxe-astana.kz

Five-star «Soluxe Hotel Astana». Distance from the international airport to the hotel – 14 kmDistance from the hotel to the competition venue – 7 kmNumber of rooms available:146.

Single room (Comfort) – 270 USD • Single room – 260 USD • Twin room – 210 USD

Prices per person per night including bed & breakfast, fitness centre, SPA, pool inside and Internet free access.

Ramada Plaza Astana Abai Avenu, 47 - 010000 – Astana, Kazakhstanwww.ramada.com

Distance from the international airport to the hotel – 20 kmDistance from the hotel to the competition venue – 14 km Numbers of rooms in the hotel - 200 rooms are available in the hotel.

Single room – 205 USD • Twin room – 165 USD

Prices per person per night including bed & breakfast, Internet free access, fitness centre and indoor heated pool.

King Hotel Astana Valikhanova str., 7 - 010000 – Astana, Kazakhstanwww.kinghotelastana.com

24-30 August 20151. PROGRAMMEDATE TIME ACTIVITYSaturday 22 August 2015 09.00-21.00 Accreditation Ramada Hotel

“Puchinni Hall”


14.00

19.30-20.0020.00-20.30

DrawPress ConferenceReferee meetingUnofficial weigh-in Official weigh-in -60kg, -48kg

Rixos Hotel “Zheruiyk Hall”



11.00

16.2017.00 19.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-60kg, -48 kg (on 3 tatami)Opening CeremonyFinal Block (on 2 tatami) Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -66kg, -52kg

Alau Ice Palace


Tuesday 25 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-66kg, -52kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -73kg, -57kg

Alau Ice Palace


Wednesday 26 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions -73kg, -57kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -81kg, -63kg

Alau Ice Palace


Thursday 27 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions -81kg, -63kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -90kg, -70kg, -78kg

Alau Ice Palace


Friday 28 August 2015

11.00

17.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-90kg, -70kg, -78kg (on 3 tatami)Final Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-inOfficial weigh-in -100 kg, +100kg, +78kg

Alau Ice Palace


Saturday 29 August 2015

11.00

16.3017.0019.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Individual competitions-100 kg, +100kg, +78kg(on 3 tatami)Draw for team competitionsFinal Block (on 2 tatami)Unofficial weigh-in team competitionOfficial weigh-in team competition

Alau Ice Palace



Departures

Distance from the international airport to the hotel – 18 kmDistance from the hotel to the competition venue – 12 km

289 rooms and 165 apartments.

There are no fitness club & SPA centre in the hotel.

Single room – 180 USD • Twin room – 140 USD • Triple room – 110 USD Prices per person per night including bed & breakfast, Internet free only.

Duman Hotel Кorgaljyn Shosse, 2А - 010000 – Astana, Kazakhstanwww.duman-hotel.24net.kz

Distance from the international airport to the hotel – 15 kmDistance from the hotel to the competition venue – 7.5 km

213 rooms are available in the hotel.Fitness centre, Finnish sauna, Russian Parnaya and Turkish Hamam.

Single room – 180 USD • Twin room (Comfort) – 160 USD • Twin room – 140 USD Prices per person per night including bed & breakfast, Internet free only.

HOTEL RESERVATIONHotel reservations are made ONLY through the Organizer on a first come first served basis. Hotel reservations must be made before 30 June 2015.

According to the new IJF rule enacted on the 2 December 2012 in Tokyo “the Organizing country should not request fee penalties for countries which cannot make bank transfers but can pay in cash money upon arrival. On the other hand, they should inform well in advance the organizing country and specify the number of participants before the deadline”.

Possible reservations of extra rooms at the check-in will also be surcharged with 10%. NO exceptions will be made.

Cancellation fees: up to 30 days before the arrival, full refund. From 30-10 days before the arrival 50% of the payment. After the 30 July 2015 any cancellation of rooms or no-show will result in 100% of the charge of the hotel costs. Cancelations of the rooms cannot be made at the check-in. Injuries, visa problems or sickness are not valid reasons for cancellation of rooms.

IMPORTANT: All damages to property of hotels or venues resulting from the stay of a national delegation shall be charged to federation and paid in full.

All payments can be done in cash during accreditation. But we ask kindly to make the bank transfer before arrival (until 30 July 2015).

ASTANA JUDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

Kazakhstan Judo Federation Account number: in USD KZ22319Y010005252248Name of Bank: “BTA’ Bank branch “Astana” ABKZKZKX Sector 18 Bank correspondent: The Bank of New York Mellon SWIFT code IRVTUS3N Account number of BTA 890-0057-645

IMPORTANT: Delegations are kindly requested not to leave judogi or have training sessions in the corridors of the official hotels.

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONREGISTRATION• Until 20 days before draw: the correct names of the complete delegation (athletes and officials) have to be registered online at IJF registration page (www.judobase.org). The number of athletes/officials cannot be increased after this deadline.• Until 5 days before draw: In case a delegation have replacements and/or cancellations these changes must be entered online at IJF registration page (www.judobase.org):• Until start of accreditation: Any last minute replacements or cancellations must be sent to the IJF registration e-mail: [email protected]. A confirmation email will be sent from the IJF.

ACCREDITATION• During accreditation, registered athletes can be replaced by other athletes and registered officials can be replaced by other officials.• Any cancellation of an athlete on the spot without replacement will result in a penalty (see below).

CANCELLATION• In cases where registered athletes are cancelled on the spot with out previous notification to the IJF, a penalty of 100 USD per athletes will apply. This penalty will be charged by the IJF to the National Federation.• In case a whole delegation is not participating without previous notification, a penalty of 100 USD per athlete will apply for all registered athletes.• Additionally in all the cases the Organizers have the right to demand the expenses for accommodation and meals generated by any replacement, cancellation or non-participation from the cancelling Federation according to the deadlines indicated in the event outlines.

ACCOMMODATIONFor those who choose to stay in other hotels that are not part of the official list, the organisers will not be responsible for providing any transportation or other services.

6. LAND TRANSPORTThe Organizer will provide free of charge transportation for competing delegations staying at the official hotels: Transfer to and from ASTANA AIRPORT (TSE) or ASTANA TRAIN STATION from/to hotel, and bus service to and from competition venue.

7. INSURANCEEach National Federation is responsible for its competitors (the control of non-pregnancy as well as the gender control are placed under the responsibility of the National Federations) and must assume all responsibility for accident and health insurance as well as the civil liabilities for their competitors and officials, during the WORLD

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CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The organizer of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and the IJF will not be responsible for any insurance related to the above-mentioned matters. Nevertheless the National Judo Federation staging the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS shall take all necessary actions to provide insurance coverage against civil liability for the entire duration.

The organizer of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and the IJF has no liability for any claims of injury, illness or death arising out of the participation and traveling in connection with these events.

8. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONFirst Entry (entry by number): 1 May 2015Hotel Reservation: 30 June 2015Visa request (MUST include copies of passports): 30 June 2015Hotel payment: 30 July 2015Travel information: 30 July 2015

Final Entry (entry by names): The registration must be done with the IJF online registration system at https://www.judobase.org until 3 August 2015 23:59 CET!

Nations missing the registration deadline will not be allowed to start. No exceptions will be made! All competitors, coaches and officials must be entered on time. After the deadline no additional persons can be added.

NOTE: It will be allowed to replace already registered coaches or officials; competitors only in the case of an injury. For any support please contact [email protected] before end of deadline.

9. CONTROL OF ENTRIES & ACCREDITATIONThe control of entries and issuing of accreditation cards will take place at the Ramada Hotel on 22 August 2015 from 09:00 to 21:00.

At least one team official must attend in time to confirm the entries of all athletes and officials with their signature. A delayed appearance or no-show at control of entries may result in the exclusion of all participants from the draw and the event. In case of unforeseen delay of arrival the Federation must contact immediately the organizer and the IJF registration team ([email protected]).

An accreditation card with photograph will be issued to competitors, officials and media. This accreditation card should be carried at all times.Passports or photocopy of passports from all competitors must be available on request.

Number of accreditations for officials: a) 1 – 4 competitors : 4 officials b) 5 – 9 competitors : 6 officials c) 10 or more competitors : 7 officials d) For team competition: 3 officials per team

Extra accreditation for delegation members 250 Euros for 7 days.


10. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSA maximum of 18 athletes can participate for each National Federation. Nine (9) entries in total for men and nine (9) entries for women. There can be a maximum of 2 athletes per category for men and the same for women.

11. COMPETITION RULESa. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the latest IJF Sport and Organisation Rules (SOR), IJF Refereeing Rules and IJF Anti-Doping Rules. Especially refer to the New Uniform IJF Tournament System Quarterfinal (last 8) repechage. b. Weight categories:Individuals: • Men: -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg • Women: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Teams: • Men: -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, +90kg • Women: -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg

c. Duration of contest: MEN 5 minutes & WOMEN 4 minutes (real time).

12. REFEREESThe IJF Refereeing Commission will appoint the referees for the event.

13. WEIGH-INa. The weigh-in will be carried out in accordance with the IJF SOR.b. The athlete’s official weigh-in will be scheduled the day before the competition at 20:00. • Unofficial weigh-in: 19:30 to 20:00 (the day before) • Official weigh-in: 20:00 to 20:30 (the day before)c. The weigh-in will be held in the Solux and King Hotels.

14. DRAWa. The draw will be conducted at 14:00 on 23 August 2015 in the Rixos Hotel.b. Each National Federation must send at least one delegate to attend the draw. A maximum of three (3) delegates per National Federation (2 officials and 1 athletes’ delegate) will be authorized.c. The top eight (8) from the entered competitors in each weight category will be seeded according to the current World Ranking List (WRL).

15. JUDOGI CONTROLa. Approved judogi: Competitors should wear an IJF approved judogi supplied by one of the following manufacturers: Greenhill, SFJAM NORIS, DANRHO, MIZUNO, Double D Adidas, HAYAKAWA, Fighting Film, Budo Sport AG, ESSIMO, MATSURU B.V, KAPPA.

b. Judogi Control: The IJF Education Commission will operate it with a sokuteiki prior to the contest. Judogi must have an IJF Official Label “APPROVED JUDOGI” (red borders) with an optical code, which cannot be falsified. The label will be controlled with an optical lamp. Belts must hold and IJF official label (blue or red borders). Each of the competition clothing articles (jacket, trousers and belt) must have an IJF official label.

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c. Backnumber: Each competitor is obliged to have sewn on the back of his judogi a backnumber bearing his surname and his National Olympic Committee abbreviation. The backnumbers must be fixed horizontally and centred on the back of the judogi. They must be placed at a distance of 3cm from the bottom of the collar. The backnumber can only be ordered from www.ijfbacknumber.com or www.mybacknumber.com

d. Advertising: Competitors should carry on the back of their jacket the IJF and organizer dedicated sponsors of the event. Advertising on the judogi must be in compliance with the IJF regulations. Refer to SOR, appendix C.

e. National Emblem: Athletes can have their national emblem on the left front part of the jacket within a space of 100cm² .

If an athlete does not respect the judogi rules, the coach who is responsible for the athlete would be suspended for the rest of the competition of the day. In the case of a repeated offence the coach would then be suspended for the rest of the competition.

Judogi InspectionThe judogi will be inspected by the education team every evening. The checking process will start half an hour prior to the unofficial weigh-in and ends by the time limit of the official weigh-in. The backnumber and publicity should comply with the current IJF judogi regulations.The official sponsor label of the event will be given providing that:• The judogi are clean and dry• The backnumber, publicity and emblem are properly sewn and do not show any particular tear.• All previous advertising has been removedProcedures guide to attaching the sponsor label:• Lay the judogi flat and attach the new sponsor label of the event on the back of the correct judogi.White judogi: IJF sponsorBlue judogi: Organizers’ sponsor• Ensure the label is firmly attached around the edges.

16. PARTICULAR RULES FOR WOMEN (Tee-shirt)Women must wear a tee-shirt beneath their judogi. It must be as follows:• White in colour, short-sleeved and round-necked.• Marking of the manufacturer logo, of maximum 20 cm² is authorized. It cannot be visible when the judogi is fastened.• The national emblem representing the official identification of a nation, a National Olympic Committee or national federation member of IJF can be fixed on the chest, on the left side.• No commercial marking can appear.

NOTE: Male athletes are not permitted to wear underwear on the top of the body.

17. COACHINGCode of behaviour of coaches as defined in the IJF SOR, will be strictly observed, including the dress code. The coaches should respect the Code of Ethics, IJF statutes and regulations. The coach is responsible for his athlete’s conduct from entering the competition venue until leaving it, before and after each contest. The coaches should make sure that their athletes follow the instructions of the organizers and in particular the schedules and judogi control protocols.

Coaching will be strictly limited to communication with athlete, tactical advice, encouragements and instructions in unexpected situations such as injury etc. The coach will remain seated on his chair throughout the contest.


Coaches are not allowed to give indications to the athletes while they are fighting. Only during the pause (after matte), will they be permitted to give indications to their athletes. After the pause is finished, and the contest continues (Hajime), coaches will have to keep silent again. If a coach does not follow these rules, he can be expelled from the competition area. If the coach persists with this behaviour from outside the competition area, he could be penalized.

Forbidden behaviour of a coach:• Any comments on or criticism of the referees’ verdicts.• Demanding correction of the referees’ decisions.• Any abusive gesture toward referees, officials or public.• Touching, hitting, kicking etc. the advertising panels or any equipment. • Any kind of behaviour showing disrespect to all parties involved in the competition.• For all IJF events it is not permitted for coaches to bring headsets or any other form of communication device or instrument onto the FOP. It is strictly prohibited for the coach to communicate from the FOP with other persons during the entire contest period. Any coach found carrying such communication equipment shall be removed from the FOP and will not be allowed to continue coaching her/his athlete at the event.

18. ANTI-DOPING CONTROLThe anti-doping control will include in each category: • a. the winner of the category • b. one of the three other medal winners

As per draw (for b) carried out in accordance with the IJF Anti-doping Rules and SOR during the competition before the start of the finals block.Competitors have to report to the Doping Control Station immediately after signing the Notification form. Pursuant to WADA ISTI Art. 5.4.4, prior doping control athletes are allowed to take part in the awarding ceremony and fulfil their press commitments or receive medical treatment if needed. The selected competitors will be constantly accompanied by an official chaperone (appointed by the Organizing Committee) from the time of Notification until arriving to the Doping Control Station. A person of the athletes’ choice (team doctor, coach, trainer, delegation head...) may accompany them.

19. AWARDS & PRIZES (IN TOTAL 200,000 US$) The organizer shall provide for presentation:A certificate of participation for each participant.

1st place: 6000,- USD (judoka: 4800,- USD and coach 1200,- USD) 2nd place: 4000,- USD (judoka: 3200,- USD and coach 800,- USD) 3rd place: 2000,- USD (judoka: 1600,- USD and coach 400,- USD) 3rd place: 2000,- USD (judoka: 1600,- USD and coach 400,- USD)

20. TRAINING FACILITIES Planning and scheduling of the training sessions will be organized taking into consideration the request made by National Federation everyday on the basis first request made first served. If you are interested in booking training please send a request for a booking sheet to the Organizer.

21. VISAThe Organizer is happy to help any country with obtaining visas for athletes and officials. For nations, who need a VISA to enter Kazakhstan, please send the Organizer([email protected]) as soon as possible (latest 30 June 2015) a list of

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participants according to visa application form with full names, passport numbers, date of birth, and positions (MUST send together with scanned Passport Copies according to the relevant updated requirements of the Kazakhstan Government). The visa must be issued in the Embassy of Kazakhstan in your country before arrival (be noted it will take 5-7 working days in the Embassy), if there is no Embassy of Kazakhstan in your country you can get the entry visa upon arrival at the airport of Astana or Almaty but in this case please, send us the copies of passports until 30 June 2015 and exact travel details that we can know in which airports you will get the visa! All visa fees should be charged by participating national federations not Organizing Committee.

22. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLEAll National Federations, officials, coaches and athletes participating in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS have to respect and accept the authority of the IJF officials, the Statutes, the IJF SOR, the IJF Refereeing Rules, as well as the IJF Antidoping Rules. According to the IJF SOR, individuals deemed to have acted against the IJF, its principles or purposes shall be subject to suspension or expulsion from the event and/or cancellation of their accreditation cards.

23. AWARD CEREMONYThe competitors wearing their white judogi (no shoes, flip flops or socks) will stand behind the podium according to the following order 2,1,3,3. Competitors having won a medal have to attend the ceremony to receive their medal in person. If a competitor is absent during the awarding ceremony for no valid reason they will lose the right to have the medal. It is strictly forbidden for competitors on the podium to bring national flags or the similar identification other than the one represented in the regular manner on their equipment. Any demonstration of religious, political, personal or commercial sign is prohibited and so is wearing a cap or any other head cover.


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30 August 2015JUDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAMS

1. PROGRAMMEDATE TIME ACTIVITYSaturday 29 August 2015

16.30

19.30-20.0020.00-20.30

Draw for team competitions

Unofficial weigh-in team competitionOfficial weigh-in team competition

Alau Ice Palace

Solux andKing Hotels


10.00

17.00

Team competitions(on 3 tatami)

Final Blockonly medal contests(on 2 tatami)

Alau Ice Palace


Departures

2. QUALIFICATION OF TEAMSThere will be 16 teams competing in the men’s competition and 16 teams in the women’s competition.

Qualification will be from the Teams WRL as at 30 June 2015.

A maximum of 16 top teams will compete (16 women and 16 men), one of which will be the Host Nation irrespective of their position on the Team WRL.

If any of qualified team(s) cancel the participation, then the next team from Team WRL will have the right to participate.

3. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSEach team will consist of up to 5 (five) athletes and has the possibility to have up to 5 (five) reserves. A team has to consist of a minimum of 3 (three) athletes.

A total of 10 athletes can be inscribed with a maximum of two athletes per category.

4. DEADLINE FOR TEAM CONFIRMATIONSThe deadline for team confirmation is 30 June 2015. The team must be confirmed by email to the IJF General Secretariat ([email protected]), with copy to Lisa Allan ([email protected]).

The final list of a maximum 10 competitors per team will be confirmed at accreditation for the World Championships on 22 August 2015.

5. SYSTEM OF COMPETITIONThe system of competition will be the elimination system with Quarter Final (last 8) repechage.

6. COMPOSITION OF THE TEAMSBefore each match the team leader must present to the Sport Director the team line-up and they have the right to replace one or several athletes by other(s) athletes of the corresponding weight category or of the next lower category.

All competitors presented for the team match at the official bow on the mat have to compete. If one competitor does not compete in their contest the team will lose by disqualification!

If one team does not arrive for a match, the other team will be declared the winner by 5-0.

Weight Categories Half light weight - up to and including 52 KgLight weight - over 52 Kg up to and including 57 KgHalf middle weight - over 57 Kg up to and including 63 KgMiddle weight - over 63 Kg up to and including 70 KgHeavy weight - over 70 Kg Half light weight - up to and including 66KgLight weight - over 66 Kg up to and including 73 KgHalf middle weight - over 73 Kg up to and including 81 KgMiddle weight - over 81 Kg up to and including 90 KgHeavy weight - over 90 Kg

The team contests will be fought in the above order. Each athlete is entitled to fight in his own weight category or in the next higher category.

During the contest the non-competing athletes must stay within a marked area on the Field of Play (FOP) behind the coaches chair. Reserve athlete must not enter the FOP.

The number of contests won will decide the winning team.

If for any reason there is an equal number of wins and an equal number of scoring points, a random draw will be made and one couple will refight a golden score contest where the first score or penalty of any kind decides the winning team.

Points will be given as follows:a. Ippon Gachi/Fusen Gachi/Kiken Gachi 100 pointsb. Waza-ari 10 pointsc. Yuko 1 pointd. Win by Shido 0 points

The same points apply regardless if they are achieved in regular time or during Golden Score. In Golden Score the first score wins apart from in the case of a win by osaekomi where the athlete can continue the hold to gain maximum points.

Duration of contest: MEN 5 minutes & WOMEN 4 minutes (real time).

7. WEIGH-INThe athlete must be within the weight limits of a category in which they are inscribed.

There is 2kg tolerance for athletes who competed in the individual Championships and NO tolerance for athletes who are only inscribed for the team competition.

During the competition an athlete may compete in one category higher than the category in which they are inscribed.


Before the start of the official weigh-in the coach can update the team list.

a. The weigh-in will be carried out in accordance with the IJF SOR.b. The Weigh-in will be conducted on 29 August 2014.

Unofficial weigh-in: 19:30 to 20:00 (the day before)Official weigh-in: 20:00 to 20:30 (the day before)

c. The competitors inscribed in team lists in categories women over 70 kg and men over 90 kg competing in individual competition women -78 kg, +78 kg and men -100 kg, +100kg on Saturday will not be required for the official weigh-in for team competition Saturday evening in case they participate in Individual World Championships.

d. Weigh-in will be held in the following places: Solux and King hotels.

8. DRAWThe draw will be held on 30 August 2014 at 16:30 in the competition venue before the final block.

SEEDING FOR THE TEAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The top 4 (four) teams from the Teams WRL will be seeded.

9. ANTI-DOPING CONTROLOne (1) member of the gold medal winning team and one (1) member of the other medal winning teams for both men and women teams; the choice of the weight categories is made by draw for men and women separately (two (2) tests for men and two (2) tests for women).

The competitors have to report to the Doping Control Station not later than 60 min after signed Notification form, in writing by the Physician mandated by the IJF must follow the indications leading them to the check station. In that period of 60 minutes, the athletes are allowed to take part in the awarding ceremony and to fill their press commitments. They will be constantly accompanied by an official chaperone from the organization from the time they receive their notice until they reach the Doping Control Station. A person of their choice (team doctor, coach, trainer, delegation head...) may accompany them. The draw is made during the competition before the start of the finals block.

10. AWARD AND PRIZE MONEY (IN TOTAL US$100,000)The organizer shall provide for presentation:First place: 1 trophy - 12 gold medals, flowers and giftsSecond place: 1 trophy - 12 silver medals, flowers and gifts2 third places: 2 trophies - 24 bronze medals, flowers and gifts

1st place: 25.000,- USD (judokas: 20.000,- USD and coaches 5.000,- USD)2nd place: 15.000,- USD (judokas: 12.000,- USD and coaches 3.000,- USD)3rd place: 5.000,- USD (judokas: 4.000,- USD and coaches 1.000,- USD)3rd place: 5.000,- USD (judokas: 4.000,- USD and coaches 1.000,- USD)

For information on accommodation, land transport, insurance, referee, judogi control, particular rules for women, coaching, training facilities, visas, fundamental principles and medal ceremony please refer to the event outlines for the individual tournament.

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IJF Lausanne Office1007 Lausanne

Avenue Frédéric-César-de-La-Harpe 49Switzerlandwww.ijf.org

IJF President’s OfficeHUN 1051 Budapest,

Jozsef Attila str. 1www.ijf.org

IJF General SecretariatFédération Française de Judo 21-25 Avenue de la Porte de Châtillon F-75 680 Paris Cedex 14 France

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