(J) 3rd Annual Chandler Challenge
Chandler Challenge 2026
**Saturday January 24th** A Texas All Star Points Event! 2000.00 in Cash Prize money! 500.00 each to the winners of the Senior Men's and Women's Open Divisions, 250.00 each to winners of the Veterans Open Men's and Women's divisions. 100.00 each to the winners of Fastest Ippon Juniors, Seniors, Veterans. 100.00 each to the winners of the Most Outstanding Junior and Senior
If you would like to sponsor a Special Award or Tournament Tatami with your name or Business Name Contact Carrie Chandler by January 10th
Tournament Director Carrie Chandler 518-956-3773 Head Referee Ian Gerrard
Start time 9am for Kata only All other divisions start at 10am
Weigh in time 9-9:30 ALL Athletes must weigh in and be within 1kg of their weight category
Location: H.F. Stevens Middle School 940 N Crowley Road Crowley, TX 76036
Food and drink available for purchase on site
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: US COMPETITORS: Must be a current member of USJI, or ATJA
Proof of Membership must be shown at weigh-in time. Everyone can join up for membership online with USA Judo, or ATJA. you need to be a member of USA Judo. We will not have applications at the tournament. Foreign Competitors: Must provide a written approval from their National Federation and/or present a current Federation Card of their own country and contact USA Judo Directly as far in advance of the event as possible.
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EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Applicable to all attendees, including, but not limited to Athletes, Coaches, Spectators, Officials, Volunteers, Parents.
1. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct.
2. I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of any attendee.
3. I will not engage in the use of profanity.
4. I will treat any coach, parent, athlete, volunteer, official or any other attendee with respect.
5. I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any attendee.
6. I will not initiate a fight or unauthorized physical contact with any attendee.
7. I will obey all facility and organization rules, including USA Judo’s Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies.
8. I will be responsible for the sportsmanship of myself and teammates while assisting in maintaining a respectful environment for all participants.
9. I understand that the concluding decision of the officials or event director is final and will accept it with respect and grace.
It is agreed that if I fail to conform to the above while attending a USA Judo sanctioned event through coaching, officiating, or participating in any capacity the following will occur:
· Verbal warnings first will be given to the individual.
· If the infraction occurs after the verbal warning, a “yellow card” will be given to the head coach/individual as notice of first official warning.
· If the infraction occurs after the yellow card is distributed, a “red card” will be given to the head coach/individual which may require elimination from the tournament and premises.
If a red card is issued the individual may be subject to possible additional disciplinary actions, including but not limited to the below in any order or combination:
1. Immediate removal from event for the duration of the event.
2. Removal of coach credentials for the duration of the event.
3. Suspension of USA Judo membership, coach certification credentials, or official certification credentials.
The tournament director reserves the right to immediately remove an individual from the competition/activity if an egregious incident occurs without first issuing a verbal warning, yellow or red card.
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MAAAP Policy: The Center for SafeSport has developed the Minor Athlete Prevention Policies (MAAPP) which USA Judo has adapted to our own sport. The MAAPP is a collection of proactive and training policies comprised of two parts; Education & Training Policy that requires training for certain Adult Participants and the Required Prevention Policies, focused on limiting one-on-one interactions between Adult Participants and Minor Athletes to prevent abuse. The full MAAPP policy and the reporting mechanism for SafeSport infractions can be found at https://www.usajudo.com/events/event-sanctioning#MAAPP_Policy.
$ 150.00