Selection Trials (For Information Only)

To,
All affiliated State Judo Associations, UTs & Departmental Units.

Sub.: Open Selection Trials (Senior) for selecting Indian judo Teams (Men & Women) for the 12th Commonwealth Judo Championships – 2008 and Asian Judo Championships – 2008.

Sir,
Judo Federation of India is holding an Open Selection Trials, to select the Indian Judo Teams for for the 12th Commonwealth Judo Championships – 2008 and Asian Judo Championships – 2008; on 22nd December 2007 (Saturday) at Judo Hall, Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NS NIS), Old Moti Bagh, Patiala, Punjab.

The 12th Commonwealth Judo Championships will be held from23rd to 28th January 2008 in Mauritius and the Asian Judo Championships will be held in April 2008 in Korea.
The Following important points may please be noted for the trials :
The Selection trials will start from 9.00 a.m. onwards on 22nd December 2007 at Judo Hall, NS NIS Patiala.
The official weigh-in will be held from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. at Judo Hall, NS NIS, Patiala.
Weight Category:
Men : Below –56, -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100 and +100 Kg.
Women : Below –44, -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78 and +78 Kg.
Age Limit : There is no age limit for competitors, However, competitors under 18 year old must submit the undertaking by parent / guardian.
Without a valid Passport players will not be allowed to participate in the trials, and the passport must have the validity of minimum of 6 months after the events (i.e. till October 2008).
A player can participate in one Weight Category only. However, more than one player can participate in each weight category from one State / Unit, as there is no limit for participation of players in each category in the trials.
Participation is allowed only through affiliated State Associations/Department Units.
The players should come prepared to join the Coaching Camp, if he/ is selected. No leave will be granted during the Coaching Camp. In case of not reporting as above, the Judoka will be replaced by the second one without any information/notice.
The camp (for Men & Women) will start from 24th December 2007 at NS NIS Patiala, till departure for Mauritius (22nd January 2008).
A fee of Rs. 150/- (Rupees One hundred and fifty only) per player is payable for participating in the selection trials as Entry Fee.
The participants will at participate his/her own risk. Judo Federation of India is not responsible for any kind of injury/accidents during the trials.
All the expenses (i.e. Boarding, Lodging, Traveling etc.) are to be borne by the Individuals/ State Association/ Departmental Units, to participate in the selection trials.
The decision of the selection committee will be treated as final.
Only JFI Registered players can participate in the above trials. Those who are not registered must be registered before the selection trials. The Registration fee is Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only).
Dope test will be carried over soon after the trials.
Please clearly explain the above conditions to your player/s before sending him/her/them to participate in the selection trials.


Thanking You.