The 2010 New York Open will be held on Sunday October 17, 2010.

New Location: Hunter College Gym, 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, West Building.

Important: Weigh-in is Saturday, October 16 at the NYAC. See below for weigh-in information

SANCTIONED: USJI

ELIGIBILITY: Any adult male judoka with the senior rank of nikyu or above, with proof of current USAJudo membership (U.S. players). Judokas must present current card at registration, as well as proof of age. Non-U.S. players must present Passport, Home Country Judo Organization Affiliation Card, Permission to compete letter from their National Judo Organization. Blue & white gis are required.

AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place New York Open 2010 awards for each weight division. Note: Two third places will be awarded.

PRIZE MONEY: $1000 awarded to each of the 1st place winners

ENTRY FEE: $90.00 per person if completed application and payment are received before September 16, 2010. $115.00 if received afterwards. There will be NO REFUNDS. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

SPECTATOR FEE: $20.00 collected at the door

RULES: IJF Rules, Repechage scoring system, 5-min. matches. Texas Match System will be used. For categories of five (5) competitors or less: Round Robin Pool (every competitor competes against every other competitor) will be used.

DIVISIONS: Male: (kg) 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100, 100+

REGISTRATION: ALL COMPETITORS MUST REGISTER & WEIGH-IN ON SATURDAY, October 16, 2010 at the New York Athletic Club (7th Floor), from 15:00 to 19:00. Scales will be available to check weight from 15:00 to 17:00.

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 17:00-19:00 at the New York Athletic Club, 7th floor (Boxing Room).

Draws - Draws will be posted in the 7th Floor Boxing room by 9:00 pm.

START TIME:
Contest begins promptly at 7:30 AM, Sunday, October 17, 2010.  Arrive before 7 a.m.

Starting Times

a. 60 kg and +100 kg.  Arrive before 7:00 am.
b. 66 kg will need to be prepared to compete at 8:00 AM.   Arrive before 7:30 am.
c. 73 kg & 90 kg will not start before 10:00 am.

d. 81 kg & -100 kg will not start before 11:00 am

COMPETITION MANAGERS: Mel Appelbaum, PhD, Arthur Canario MD, John Walla

CHIEF REFEREE: Rick Celotto, IJF-A

ELEVATORS:  Please use the Athletic elevator located in the stairwell on the south side of the building.  A New York Open Representative can show you. Bag Check – All bags may be checked in the first floor lobby.  
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