1. NSW 2023 STATE TEAM NOMINATIONS

Athlete Nominations

Nominations are now sought from interested athletes and need to be completed online by no later than midnight Wednesday 26 April 2023.

• Junior Competitors must have achieved a minimum of Junior Orange Belt. 
• Senior Competitors (including Cadets and older) must have achieved a minimum of Senior Green belt. Competitors may be asked to provide proof of Grade before being allowed to compete.

Fees

$80 Entry Fee Per Division plus $100 NSW State Team Training Fees*.

Tournament Entry and NSW Team Training Fees are required to be paid at the time of registration.

Nominations and Payments will not be accepted at the Training Camp(s).

No Tournament Entry or Training Fee Refunds will be given after 30th April 2023.

*State Team Training Fee includes Personalised NSW Team Training Shirt, back patches, attendance at NSW Training Camp, weekly State Team Training sessions and contributes towards volunteer Team Manager and Coaching costs.

Selection Criteria

Click Here for NSW State Team Selection Criteria

Click Here for NSW Kata State Team Selection Criteria

Final State Team assessment and selection will be based on State Team Training participation (both sessions attended and athlete training session performance).  This assessment and selection will be completed by the State Coaching Team.

Athletes who have not met the Selection Criteria and still wish to enter must seek an exemption in writing from the NSW State Coaching Team by emailing office@judonsw.com.au with any relevant supporting evidence.

Extra Division Entries

If you are competing in multiple categories please then ensure that you select the extra entries from the Extra Divisions section.

Note - you must enter for your primary Age Category (eg Cadet, Junior, Veterans) prior to entering any Extra Divisions.

Existing Medical Conditions

Junior Athletes are requested to disclose any relevant medical conditions or illnesses (including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies etc.).

To disclose a relevant medical conditions or illnesses you will need to download and complete the Judo NSW Medical Form - click here and then scan and email to office@judonsw.com.au.

Athlete Image Upload

All nominating athletes are required to provide a new digital image (jpeg format) of themselves.

**The image requirements are passport style (ie head and shoulders only) max 1Mb file size.**

The file name needs to be: FIRST NAME-FAMILY NAME-NSW & MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - eg “Bob-Jones-NSW32345.jpg”.

This image is required for identification purposes at the 2023 National Championships.

 

2. NSW STATE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM

Training Program and Annual Camp

The Junior and Senior Annual Training Camp will be conducted on 29th & 30th April at the Judo NSW Training Centre, 1 Jamieson St, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park (click here for site map).

Training Program - Click Here for State Team Training Schedule

Attendance at these training camps is a mandatory requirement for ALL Seniors and Juniors for inclusion in the 2023 NSW State Team.

The camp is also open to non-members and Interstate athletes. The cost of the camp for non-State Team members is $60.

 

The Kata Team will conduct a State Kata Training Camp on 22nd & 23rd April (Click Here for Details) at the Judo NSW Training Centre, 1 Jamieson St, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park (click here for site map).

Kata Training Program - Click Here for State Kata Team Training Schedule

Participation at this Camp is compulsory for all State Kata Team Members.

The camp is also open to Kata enthusiasts and interstate Kata competitors. The cost of the camp for non-State Team members is $60. 

 

These training programs are subject to change.

 

3. NON STATE TEAM MEMBERS AND INTERSTATE VISITORS – TRAINING CAMP ONLY OPTION

Non State Team Members and Interstate athletes can also register before midnight Wednesday 26 April to participate at either the Kata Training Camp (22nd & 23rd April) or Junior and Senior Training Camp (29th & 30th April).

The cost of the camp for non-State Team members and Interstate athletes is $60 for 2 days and $40 for 1 day. 

Interstate athletes should contact Judo NSW prior to registering for the camp(s).

Final acceptance of athletes to participate in the Training Camp will be made by the NSW State Coaches prior to the start of the camp.

Attendance at weekly State Training Sessions of non State Team Members and Interstate Visitors is at the discrection of the NSW State Coach Lead.

 

4. TEAM APPAREL & MERCHANDISE

All Team Apparel and Merchandise is to be purchased online through Nelson Teamwear - https://nelsonteamwear.com.au/club/judo-nsw

Mandatory Apparel requirements;

• Personalised Judo NSW State Team Navy T-Shirt - ORDERED AND SUPPLIED BY JUDO NSW (Do not order your own unless you want more than one)
• Hoodie - To be purchased online by athlete ($60) if you dont already own one.

Judo NSW branded items can be ordered through the portal no later than 30th April 2023. No changes can be made to orders after this date.

All team members are expected to wear Judo NSW team uniform including the ‘Hoodie’ & personalised T-Shirt during the 2023 National Championships.

Athletes participating in the Team ‘Walk-on’ & Opening Ceremony should wear the ‘hoodie’, personalised t/shirt and white judogi pants.

 

5. 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE & LOCATION DETAILS

The national JA Sports Director has announced the following competition schedule (click here) for the 2023 Nationals to be held at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, Carrara, QLD 4211