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CONTENTS

CLUB LEADERSHIP MEMO…………………………..…………………………………………………………………………..02

WHAT IS USA JUDO?.......................................................................................................................................................03

BOARD OF DIRECTORS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..04

NATIONAL STAFF……...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..05

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..06

COACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM…..……………………………………………………………………………………..07

FUNDRAISING GUIDE…………………...………………………………………………………………………………………..08

EVENTS………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..09

SAFESPORT/MAAPP…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

CLUB CHECKLIST….…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

APPENDIX…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...12-13

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CLUB LEADERSHIP MEMO

Dear Club Owners,

Thank you for becoming a club member of USA Judo! Each club is an integral part of USA Judo and we always appreciate your support.

We have created this manual with the hope that it will assist you to not only understand key components of USA Judo but to aid in the creation, organization and running of your individual club. This guide will exist primarily in digital format since it’s a “living document” and over time will be revised, added to, and updated. Please continue to check back for new editions and revisions based on feedback.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Regards, Corinne Shigemoto Director of Membership and Events, USA Judo

corinne.shigemoto@usajudo.us (719) 201-6176

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WHAT IS USA JUDO?

THE JUDO MORAL CODE The Judo Moral Code is a set of ethics created by the sport’s founder Jigoro Kano. He believed they were vital in the development of judo players and individuals both on and off the mat. These ideals still hold true today as clubs and their judoka practice these traditions. VALUES Courtesy Honor Friendship Respect Courage Modesty Honesty Self-Control USA Judo is the National Governing Body for the sport of judo in the United States and is the representative to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). USA Judo is a membership-based and high-performance organization that coordinates and sanctions events, clubs, and tournaments while also working to create interest and participation for the sport. USA Judo has more than 10,400 members that include athletes, club owners, referees, and coaches of all ages. USA Judo currently offers five different membership categories that encompass Judo, Jujitsu, or both. To register or renew a membership visit: https://bit.ly/3dMxrRO USA Judo is responsible for the selection and training of teams to represent the USA in international events and Olympic/Paralympic competitions. An equal part of USA Judo’s mission is focused on the creation and development of the sport of judo in America. Registered clubs and members are encouraged to both host and attend tournaments across the nation to raise community awareness of the sport as well as participate in USA Judo sport development programs such as Try Judo for Free and Judo in Schools. Try Judo for Free is a program that occurs two times a year that asks clubs around the nation to open up to the local community to practice judo for free to try and bring in new members to each club. HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE IN USA JUDO USA Judo is a nonprofit organization composed of dedicated volunteers that compromise its membership and positions of leadership, including the National Board of Directors. All policy decisions are made through several volunteer-led committees reporting to an elected Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets a minimum of four times each year and determines the policy, strategy, and direction of USA Judo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

USA Judo is governed by a Board of Directors that all have diverse and extensive backgrounds

both within and apart from judo. The 10-member Board names, titles, photos and contact information can be found at: go.teamusa.org/2UxW4Kk

USA Judo also has several Standing Committees and Task Forces that oversee different core areas of USA Judo:

STANDING COMMITTEES OF USA JUDO

• Audit Committee

• Coaches Education Committee

• Ethics & Grievance Committee

• High Performance Committee

• Junior Athlete Performance Sub-Committee

• Kata Task Force Committee

• Nominating Committee

• Rank and Certification Task Force Committee

• Referee Commission

• Veterans Task Force Committee

Members of these committees can be found on USA Judo’s Website at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-

judo/about-us/committees

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NATIONAL STAFF

USA Judo’s National Staff are full-time professional employees who work out of the National Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado and include the following individuals (https://www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/about-us/national-office-staff) : Keith Bryant, Chief Executive Officer Responsible for overall operations the strategy of USA Judo. The CEO also helps to establish national initiatives and

events. The CEO is responsible for the continuing growth of USA Judo’s membership and stability.

Corinne Shigemoto, Director of Membership and Events

Handles all event sanctions, club registrations, and group memberships. Promotes USA Judo throughout the country

and assists with different national initiatives and handles high dan administration.

Ed Liddie, Director of Athlete Performance Responsible for Olympic/Paralympic athlete and coach development. Oversees the High-Performance department and

the national teams for juniors and seniors.

Lauren Roersma, High Performance Manager Responsible for logistical oversight of all Olympic/Paralympic teams and the day-to-day interactions between USA Judo

and the IJF.

Vaughn Anderson, Technical Services Responsible for all information and technology services including day-to-day management of the USA Judo website and

the technical services for each USA Judo National Championship.

Christine Godleski, Financial Consultant Responsible for daily bookkeeping and other financial services for USA Judo.

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Members of the USA Judo family enjoy the following benefits:

• $1,000,000 General Liability for USA Judo registered clubs at sanctioned scheduled club

practices and activities

• Secondary participant accident medical coverage for any injury sustained at USA Judo

sanctioned events, practices, activities or recognized USA Judo events.

• Six levels of Coaching Certifications, see more here: go.teamusa.org/2WYg4HA

• Amateur standing and eligibility protection in all USA Judo sanctioned events

• Participation in local, regional, national, and international events if approved by USA Judo

• Eligibility for training funding

• USA Judo membership registration system and Technical Support

• Membership programs and USA Judo partners:

o United Airlines (

▪ Preferred partner for air travel. Discounted airline tickets through United Airline. Being affiliated

with USA Judo, members are eligible to receive up to 10% off the retail fare price by calling the

United Olympic Desk at 1-800-841-0460 and using USA Judo code: uo27 for discount.

o npn360

▪ Preferred Partner for Signage and Printing. Current USA Judo coaches are able to place orders

through an online portal to create cobranded business cards and signage for the dojo or

sanctioned events. Visit usajudo.liftoff.shop/login to create an account.

o Dollamur

▪ Partner for competition judo mats. USA Judo clubs can receive an exclusive 20% off discount

on new Dollamur Flexi-Roll mats. Contact Dollamur with your USA Judo member number to

receive offer.

o Hatashita

▪ Preferred supplier for judogi’s. USA Judo clubs can receive discount on bulk orders of judogis.

Please contact Hatashita at customerservice@fujisports.com or Max Kafka, Wholesale and

Events at Hatashita, at max@fujisports.com for more information.

o Shaklee

▪ Official Nutritional Product Partner. Shaklee is offering club sponsorships through USA Judo

where clubs will receive up to 53% commission on purchases made by your club members and

other customers, offering a way to provide trusted, safe, and proven sports nutrition in your

club, as well as a turnkey fundraising tool to support your club. If you’re interested in finding out

more about this opportunity, please email or call the USA Judo liaison at Shaklee Corporation,

Chris Bartholomew, at cbertholomew@shaklee.com

Additional USA Judo Sponsors and benefits may be found at: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/about-

us/our-proud-sponsors

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CLUB DATABASE ACCESS

Once you have become a current/active USA Judo club you can designate individuals as Club Administrators. These individuals will be assigned as such in the membership database. Once assigned, and logged into their individual USA Judo membership profile, you will see a button on the left titled “MY CLUB”. Expanding this area will allow you to enter the club area of the database. Here you have the capability to:

• See all current, lapsed, pending suspended club members

• Join or renew members

• Print off paper membership cards for your students

• Send group emails to club members

• Renew your annual club membership

• Request an event sanction

• Request a Certificate of Insurance form

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COACHING CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

During the process of becoming certified, you will gain knowledge and experience which will be valuable to you and to your athletes. USA Judo Coach Certifications signify competence and credibility and identify you as a professional instructor. You are a part of a distinguished group of coaches certified by USA Judo. Classes and seminars are available throughout each year.

We have taken steps to make maintaining your certification easier; you are no longer required to attend a clinic each year to keep your certification active. As a Professional Coach, you have a responsibility to continuously improve your knowledge and experience through annual continuing education as is the standard in other professions. We encourage you to challenge yourself to excel to higher levels of certification.

The leadership of USA Judo has taken steps to move this organization into a more professional mode in line with the directive of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. While change is often difficult, the Coaches Certification and Education Program has accepted the challenge given to us by our leaders and by the USOPC and we will move this program forward into a more professional position.

There are currently seven (7) certifications that USA Judo offers within this program. Each certification has prerequisites consisting of age and rank requirement. The levels are to be earned in sequential order with exception to highly qualified individuals, i.e. Olympians and World Champions. Remember that an individual must always be fully certified by USA Judo to keep their coaching certification and privileges. Each USA Judo coach must have an up to date SafeSport certification, CDC Heads Up certification, background screen, current individual USA Judo membership and a minimum rank of Shodan through USA Judo. The only exception to this the Developmental coach level in which a senior ikkyu brown belt is acceptable.

COACHING LEVELS

1. Developmental: This if for coaches under the age of 18 and hold a minimum of brown belt rank.

Developmental coaches will receive a 4-year certificate but are not listed as a coach and may not coach mat-side at USA Judo sanctioned events.

2. State: This is for coaches over the age of 18 and hold a minimum of Shodan

3. Regional: Coaches must be at least 18 years old with a minimum judo rank of Shodan

4. National: Coaches must be at least 18 years old with a minimum judo rank of Nidan

5. Continental: Coaches must be at least 18 years old with a minimum judo rank of Sandan

6. International: Coaches must be at least 18 years old with a minimum judo rank of Sandan

7. International Gold: Honoring notable coaches such as Olympic and World Team coaches.

View more information at: go.teamusa.org/39wc2cl

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FUNDRAISING GUIDE

Successful fundraising requires preparation and good planning which can help your club immensely. The following guideline is meant to serve as a basis of how fundraising can be done.

Please note:

• Fundraising is subject to public control which may require filing for a license or the collection of a sales tax, please check your local laws beforehand.

• Identify a specific purpose for each fundraising activity and how much is needed.

Fundraising ideas:

• GRANTS

o Seek grants for specific needs from corporations, municipalities and/or foundations.

• SANCTIONED EVENTS o Sanction an event through USA Judo and invite judoka from your area to

participate. Not only does this increase revenue but it can also be a great experience for your athletes.

• SELL SHAKLEE PRODUCTS o Shaklee is offering club sponsorships through USA Judo where clubs will receive up to

53% commission on purchases made by your club members and other customers, offering a way to provide trusted, safe, and proven sports nutrition in your club, as well as a turnkey fundraising tool to support your club. If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please email or call the USA Judo liaison at Shaklee Corporation, Chris Bartholomew, at cbertholomew@shaklee.com.

o Npn 360 – can assist you with direct mail donor programs. For more information, please visit usajudo.liftoff.shop/login or contact Bob Berland at bberland@npn360.com.

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EVENTS

Every USA Judo sanctioned event will appear on the official Events Calendar located at www.usjudo.org as well as other international opportunities. These events include general camps/clinics, local tournaments, national events and camps, and a range of international tournaments and clinics. Each event has a different director/organizer and will serve as the main point of contact for that specific event.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

USA Judo hosts four national championships a year, which are open to current USA Judo members of all ages. Please refer to the specific event entry packets for full details including eligibility.

• Youth Nationals

• Senior Nationals/Kata Nationals

• Junior Olympics

• President’s Cup

USA Judo also sanctions, local, regional and national competition events and activities

that are organized and administrated by our member clubs and coaches.

TEAM AWARDS

Team points and awards will be implemented for each of USA Judo’s national events. Teams are decided on how many competitors are registered under a sanctioned club. All categories (including uncontested and novice) will receive the same points based on the event. Points will be tallied based on the below information and awards will be given to the top clubs:

• Youth Nationals, Junior Olympics and Junior categories at President’s Cup o 1st: 5 points o 2nd: 3 points o 3rd: 1 point

• Senior Nationals and Senior/Veterans/VI categories at President’s Cup o 1st: 7.5 points o 2nd: 4.5 points o 3rd: 1.5 points

In order to ensure the safety of its athlete community, USA Judo has adopted the USOPC’s SafeSport Training course and has made this training mandatory for all certified coaches, referees, board members, individuals with frequent contact with minor members, medical staff, national event weight verification personnel and national office staff. Along with this, these same individuals must submit to a background screen conducted by NCSI every two (2) years. USA Judo and SafeSport have the authority to conduct random audits of clubs and events to ensure everyone involved is properly certified. To access the course and view more information on SafeSport and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) please visit this site: go.teamusa.org/3azIPyx. Please note that the SafeSport certifications are now valid for one (1) year and must be renewed annually.

TRAINING This SafeSport online training program teaches you about the nature of misconduct in sport and how to recognize it, prevent it, and take action. The information in this course will keep sport a positive experience for every athlete, coach, and parent. Any individual that also has “regular contact with a minor” is required to take the SafeSport course and renew each year. USA Judo defines “regular contact with minors” as:

Meaningful or direct contact or oversight with minors that would be considered frequent, repeated, or consistent. By way of example, an adult who will often assist with coaching/leading classes including minors would be considered “regular contact” with minors and is required to complete the SafeSport Online Training/Certification Course. An adult who may “drop in” to coach and/or practice with minors on occasion would not be considered frequent, repeated, or consistent and would not need to complete the SafeSport Online Training/Certification Course. In the spirt of the moral code of judo, USA Judo requires adult members to self-certify whether or not they considered having “regular contact” with minors based on the aforementioned description. If an adult member is unsure whether or not they have “regular contact” with minors, USA Judo encourages those individuals (and their clubs) to err on the side of caution and complete the SafeSport Training and Certification.

PARENTS Developed for parents of athletes, this course addresses important topics around recognizing, preventing, and acting against misconduct in sports while also giving tips on how to better discuss this with children. This course helps parents become active participants in creating safe, positive sports environments for their child. More information regarding parental advice can be found here: bit.ly/39BQL0E

CLUB CHECKLIST Due to the variety of practice times, this checklist is set up to accommodate all clubs and schedules. The following items are important for any responsible club to implement to ensure they are representing USA Judo and the sport in the safest and most professional manner:

• Register/renew your individual USA Judo membership and complete all certifications

• Identify all coaches and ensure everyone is fully certified

o Background screen, SafeSport, CDC/Heads Up, USA Judo Coaching

Certification, USA Judo individual membership

• Register your club with USA Judo

• Begin search and recruitment of potential members

• Ensure your students are registered with USA Judo and signed up for your club

• Discuss SafeSport and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy with your coaches, volunteers, and parents and ensure that all adults that have regular contact with minors receive SafeSport certification

• Locate the USA Judo events calendar to see all local events and National Championships

• Create manageable schedule and lesson plans to accommodate both members and instructors

• Create and disperse marketing materials in your local community

• Set a time biweekly or monthly to conduct coaches meeting

• Create belt promotion requirements

• Sanction any practice or meet outside of normal hours through USA Judo

• Register all willing members to compete in USA Judo sanctioned event

• Please see Appendix 1 for a sample financial report that your club may use

Appendix 1: Forms and Lists

SAMPLE FINANCIAL REPORT

Net Income

Office Supplies

Rent/Utilities

Other

Total Expenses

Expenses

Dojo Supplies

Depreciation

Wages/Benefits

Travel

Sales Revenue

Other/Fundraising

Memberships

Promotions

Total Revenue

CLUB NAME Income Statement

Revenue 2019 2020

Appendix 2: Recommended Resources

RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOU & YOUR MEMBERS

IMPORTANT USA JUDO PAGES

Main Page Main USA Judo Page

www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo

Membership Join or renew your membership with USA Judo

www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/membership

Forms All coaching, club, and sanction forms

www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/forms

About General information on USA Judo

www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/about-us

Sponsors All current USA Judo sponsors and offers

www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/about-us/our-proud-sponsors

Try Judo for Free Information on Try Judo for Free

www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/judo-for-free-day

Judo in Schools Information on Judo in Schools

www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Judo-In-Schools

SAFESPORT, BACKGROUND SCREENS, AND MAAPP

USA Judo Page All SafeSport links and information

go.teamusa.org/340Fy8O

USA Judo SafeSport Handbook SafeSport Handbook

bit.ly/2R3tpdV

MAAPP Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy and other information

bit.ly/2UwRwns

Background Screen Policy Our policy on background screens and other information

bit.ly/2w9BpmC

IJF PAGES

News Event results and information from around the sport world

www.ijf.org/news

Calendar Upcoming international events

www.ijf.org/calendar

About Important information about the IJF

www.ijf.org/ijf