2020 STATE SQUAD NOMINATION & TRAINING PROGRAM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU REGISTER

 

1.    NSW 2020 STATE SQUAD NOMINATIONS

Athlete Nominations

Nominations are now sought from interested athletes and need to be completed by athletes by no later than Wednesday 22 April 2020. 

As a guideline, athletes will need to have participated in two NSW selection tournaments (see below) to be eligible for NSW State Squad for the 2020 Nationals.

• ACT Open (14-15 Feb) - Seniors/Juniors/KYU Grades

• Anytime Fitness Sydney International (22-23 Feb) - Seniors/Juniors/KYU Grades

• Illawarra Senior KYU Grades (29 Mar) - KYU Grades

• Melbourne Open (21-22 Mar) - Seniors/Juniors/KYU Grades

• State Titles (4-5 Apr) - Seniors/Juniors/KYU Grades

• Central Coast Open (26 Apr) - Seniors/Juniors/KYU Grades

Other categories have the following eligibility criteria:

• Masters – participation in Masters Squad training Sessions (TBC)
• Kata – participation the 2020 State Kata Titles (4 April), Kata Training Camp (2-3 May) and training sessions.

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

Consideration will be given for extenuating circumstances (eg injury) where an athlete doesn’t meet the above criteria.

Other nominations will also be considered on a 'case-by-case' basis by the NSW Coaching Team.

Athletes will need to complete a State Squad Inclusion Request (click here) if they fall into this category.

 

Extra Division Entries

Athletes can make additional (Extra Division) entries with a single transaction by selecting 'Enter Additional Events' on the final registration page before the payment section.

Note - you must enter for your primary Age Category (eg Cadet, Junior, Masters) 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. 

 

Nominations & Payments

Judo NSW payment method is Debit/Credit Card (we accept Mastercard or Visa) only.

Please ensure you nominate and make payment online by Wednesday 22 April 2020 to avoid risk of non-entry to the 2020 NSW State Squad.

Nominations and Payments will not be accepted at the Camp.

 

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) 45mm high by 35mm wide but no greater than 250Kb 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 2020 National Titles.

If you have technical issues uploading the Athlete Image please email the image to Judo NSW - office@judonsw.com.au

 

2.    STATE SQUAD TRAINING PROGRAM

Training Program and Annual Camp

Our Junior & Senior State Squad will commence their program with our Annual Training Camp on 2 & 3 May 2020 at the Judo NSW Training Centre, 1 Jamieson St, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park (click here for site map).

Attendance at this training camp is a mandatory requirement for ALL Seniors and Juniors for inclusion in the 2020 NSW State Team.

Click here for a copy of the current 'draft' training schedule for Juniors 

Click here for a copy of the current 'draft' training schedule for Seniors

The Kata Team will also conduct a State Kata Training Camp on 3-5 May (click here) and train at the Judo NSW Training Centre on Saturdays (10-12noon).    Participation at this Camp is compulsory for all State Kata Team Members.

These training programs are subject to change.

 

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

Non State Squad Members and Interstate Visitors can also register to participate at the Training Camps.

For either the ‘Shiai’ Camp (2-3 May) or ‘Kata’ Camp (4-5 April) you need to login before Wednesday 29 April and select the relevant Camp Only entry type.

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.

 

4.    TEAM APPAREL & MERCHANDISE

In 2020 we will have a range of team-wear (including ‘hoodies’, polo tops & additional T-shirts) for team members, support staff and others interested in supporting our team at the Gold Coast (click here for details).

‘Team’ items must be ordered by squad members at the time of nominating for the state squad. 

‘Team Support’ wear can be ordered by anyone separately via our Judo NSW online shop (click here).

Changes to clothing sizes can be made at the State Training Camp on 2 & 3 May 2020.

All team members are expected to wear our Judo NSW team uniform including the ‘Hoodie’ & personalised T-Shirt during the 2020 Nationals.

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

 

5.    2020 NATIONAL TITLES SCHEDULE

The national JFA Sports Director has announced the following competition schedule (click here)  for this year’s 2020 Nationals.  

Friday 5 June

• Official Weigh-in for Saturday Competitors (Junior Boys/Girls, Senior Boys/Girls)
• Managers Meetings & All Competition Draws
• Kata Competition

Saturday 6  June

• Junior Boys and Girls (U12s)- All Weight Categories
• Senior Boys and Girls (U15s) - All Weight Categories
• Official Weigh-in for Sunday Competitors
• National Grading Examinations
• Open Mat Fun Session - Kids and Olympians

Sunday 7 June 

• Cadet Men and Women (U18's) 
• Junior Men and Women (U21's) 
• Senior Men and Women (O15's)
• Official Weigh-in for Monday Competitors

Monday 8 June 

• Kyu Grades - All Weight Categories
• Masters - All Age and Weight Categories
• Special Needs - All Age and Weight Categories

 

Tournament Location

Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre

Carrara

QLD 4211