Thank you very much to Dr. Ricardo Joseph, Dr. Eric Chen, and Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in helping to put together this information along with recommendations for our community. This will be helpful for everyone as we all work through these trying and difficult times.
Covid Guideline Updates
With the relaxing of lockdowns throughout the world, the judo world is opening up as well.
Updated information is highlighted on both documents.
Covid updates
Three documents have been published by the National Office.
Covid Guidance update
COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-21
(Update #13 – March 1, 2021)
Updates added on March 1, 2021, are highlighted in LIGHT BLUE.
Thank you very much to Dr. Ricardo Joseph, Dr. Eric Chen, and Dr. Jeffrey Fujimoto of the USJF Medical Committee for their time and expertise in helping to put together this information along with recommendations for our community. This will be helpful for everyone as we all work through the trying & difficult times ahead.
Athlete Scholar of the Year announcement
Scholarship recipients of $1,000, $750, and $500 awards for 2021 will be selected by the Athlete Scholar of the Year Committee on behalf of the USJF Board of Directors by April 2021. Applications are due to the United State Judo Federation no later than March 29, 2021. Forms for applying are available on-line or from your USJF Representative.
Changes to Background Screening Procedures
Years ago, USJF adopted the US Center for SafeSport’s programs and standards for education and training to protect athletes and participants from abuse. SafeSport has begun to require more rigorous background screens. Thus, our background screening has been updated to meet these new standards. Our screening vendor continues to be National Center for Security Initiatives (NCSI).
The major changes are that background screening is now required to be completed annually and there are more data sources available to conduct a wider, more thorough background screening. The screening fee has been REDUCED to $30.00. The new screening program is compliant with the newer, stricter SafeSport standards and includes two (2) annual background screens/checks.
Thank you to Mr. Keith Bryant, CEO, at USA Judo for helping to obtain NGB pricing for USJF as a Group A member.
Rank Requirements update
The USJF Ad-Hoc Committee is announcing the new version of the USJF Sr. & Jr Rank Requirements Recommendations. It is now on the website to download.
New Background Screening Information Memo
Years ago, USJF adopted the US Center for SafeSport’s programs and standards for education and training to protect athletes and participants from abuse. SafeSport has begun to require more rigorous background screens. Thus, our background screening has been updated to meet these new standards. Our screening vendor continues to be National Center for Security Initiatives (NCSI). NCSI is now wholly owned by SportsEngine. SportsEngine is a National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Sports Group Company.
The major changes are that background screening is now required to be completed annually and there are more data sources available to conduct a wider, more thorough background screening. The screening fee has been increased to $35.00. The new screening program is compliant with the newer, stricter SafeSport standards and includes two (2) annual background screens/checks.
- Under the new screening standard:
- You are paying for two (2) background screens over two (2) years.
- 1st background screen – upon application for the 1st year.
- 2nd background screen – upon anniversary for the 2nd year.
- 2nd background screen is done AUTOMATICALLY at end of 1st year (NO ACTION BY APPLICANT NECESSARY).
- You are paying for two (2) background screens over two (2) years.
- Please download the USJF Background Screening/Check Consent & Release Form.
- Please complete the form by typing into the PDF document. Please NO HANDWRITTEN applications.
- Please print, and SIGN the application.
- Please mail completed, signed form, along with your $35.00 check (made out to “USJF”) to the USJF National Office.
- Results of both the 1st and 2nd screenings are automatically provided to USJF.
- AFTER the 2nd year screen EXPIRES, the applicant must REAPPLY for a new screen.
- The cost for this new screening is $35.00. This cost covers both screenings for the 1st and 2nd year.
These statements are based on the assumption that your background screens return clear and free of any disqualifiers.
There is a new background check/screening application form that will be available on our website. It is also included as the last page of this memo. The application form is a fillable PDF document. Please use this form to apply for your screening.
If you have recently completed a clear background screen, it will be grandfathered and will be valid for a maximum of one (1) year. Once the grandfathered background expires, you will need to obtain a new screening through the new system.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Thank you very much for your continued service to judo and USJF
USJF Handbook update
A revision of the chapter “Rank Requirements” has been uploaded to the USJF Downloads page. The chapter outlines promotion procedures and general requirements for ranks.
Kyu rank Certificate Templates available
Kyu Rank Promotion Certificate Templates are available to download.
Junior Kyu rank certificate templates for 6 kyu system
Junior Kyu rank certificate templates for 11 kyu system
Senior Kyu Rank Promotion Certificate Templates