Uniform Event Sanctioning Procedures
- USJF Sanction Form (pdf fillable)
- USJF Sanction Fee Schedule
Co-sanctioning of events is not permitted. Each sanctioned event must be sanctioned by only one (1) national organization.
The USJF utilizes a standardized sanctioning procedure in conjunction with a mandatory liability waiver and release form for all sanctioned events. This ensures consistency and proper legal protection for participants and organizers. The USJF National Office is pleased to offer a customized waiver and release form tailored to your specific event
To ensure your event is compliant and protected, please reach out to us, and we will create the correct waiver and release form for you.
It is REQUIRED that:
- a draft entry & information forms be submitted for review PRIOR to its being distributed to the public;
- the draft entry & information forms be reviewed by the sanctioning body;
- all corrections/modifications requested by the sanctioning body are made to the draft entry forms and documents;
- a sanctioned event number is assigned to the event;
- the name of the sanctioning body and the assigned sanctioned event number is prominently placed on the final version of the event information form and also on the event registration form;
- the final version of the event forms must be submitted to the sanctioning organization for their records;
- upon satisfactory completion of 1 to 6 above, the final version of the event information and entry forms may be distributed to prospective participants;
- at the sanctioned event, the approved sanction application form must be displayed in public view during the event for all participants to review and confirm that the event has been properly sanctioned;
- “multiple/mixed martial arts” events will not be sanctioned;
- during the event, if there are injuries, an accident report must be completed for each injury;
- at the conclusion of the event, an event report must be completed and forwarded along with any accident reports to the sanctioning organization.
Please contact the USJF National Office for:
- the proper sanction application and reporting forms;
- more detailed information & instructions;
- a customized waiver & release for your event.
The USJF Referee Development Committee encourages tournament directors to review the referee rules available on the International Judo Federation’s website, where the complete IJF online rulebook can be found. Stay updated with the latest information on the official International Judo Federation site!
Requirements and procedures for obtaining a sanction for events