The USJF is a national non-profit corporation dedicated to the development of judo. The USJF regularly forms committees and events at the local, regional and national level for these purposes.
USJF Standards Committee
Chairmain
DUTIES
The Standards Committee shall seek to maintain high standards
of conduct and performance among the members of the USJF in all matters
pertaining to Judo, and shall investigate questions of improper conduct
and performance by members, including improper promotions or assertions
of rank. It shall report its findings and recommendations
to the Executive Committee. It shall investigate and report to the
Executive Committee any conditions, practice, or abuse by members
or non-members rending to mislead, impose upon, or endanger the public
or otherwise bringing the USJF or American Judo into disrepute; and
with the approval of the Executive Committee, take steps
to correct any such condition, practice, or abuse. It is generally
preferable that investigation involving possible improper conduct
and potential disciplinary action against a member be initiated by
the Committee upon the request of the President.
Amateur Standards. The Standards Committee shall seek to maintain
and enforce the amateur or eligibility code as applicable to members
of the USJF. The Standards Committee shall work in close harmony
with other Organizations interested in the amateur status of
athletics.
Composition. The Standards Committee shall be composed of at least
one member of the Board of Examiners and not less than four other
members of the Board of Directors.
