The USJI will no longer allow promoters to accept USJA cards at Judo tourneys. The JI says the JA dropped the ball on their insurance but the JA says they did what they were supposed to do. Bellow is an email from the promotor of an event that who is going to have dozens of folks wondering why they suddenly have to fork over $50 plus entry fee to enter the contest. Considering they get a few hundred kids and half of them are JA card holders, I expect a lot of pissed off parents (besides myself).
I'm sure the USJI will lose what ever extra income from this sudden change fighting off class action suits.
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Greetings everyone:
The LSC 2003 is just a few days away! It looks like we're going to have some great competition. We have athletes confirmed from: TX, CO, AR, OK, MI, MS, LA, and Mexico. In fact, CO, MS, and AR are neck and neck in the race for the most hotel rooms reserved at the Ameri-Suites!
The pre-regs have really picked up in the last several days. We've received pre-regs in just about every division so far. We have also received quite a few kata team entries. I believe there are 9 teams so far.
Unfortunately, the LSC 2003 is caught in the middle of the insurance conflicts between JI, JF, and JA. We regret to inform you we will not be able to accept JA membership cards at the tournament. We will have JI membership forms available on site for those that need them.
I have a couple of reminders for you:
Remember all juniors need to weigh-in on Friday night from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Drive, Hurst, TX 76053. The junior draws and match cards will be done on Friday night. The tournament will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Chief Referee, Martin Bregman will host an open referee and coach discussion to clarify the new rules that went into effect on January 1st. The discussion will be held in Room D from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
OJC is looking forward to being your host this weekend. We appreciate everyone's support.
Kim Mesa
Okuri Judo
www.okurijudo.com