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of the Referee)</div> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE NEWSLETTER                                  July 2003 (V3N7)</div> <div>                                                             Mr. Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <div> This National Referee Newsletter will be sent to those interested National referees.  If you are aware of other National referees who did not receive this newsletter and wish to, please send their e-mail.  I can not send this newsletter to any other interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DISCLAIMER</B></div> <bR> <div> The opinions and commentary expressed in this Newsletter on Interpretations, Clarifications, Reiterations and Changes of the rules is that of the author.  It may not necessarily be that of any National Organization.  This newsletter is not sanctioned or sponsored by any National Judo Organization.</div> <bR> <div> If any erroneous information is presented due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misinformation, as soon as I am made aware of it, the readers will be informed.</div> <bR> <div> Everyone must remember to confirm his or her understanding and clarify any confusion with your regional referee authority (State Referee Committee Chair, International Referee, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions with regard to the rules and refereeing, please direct them to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com"><U><U>Shimpando@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I will try to answer them.  Some of the questions may appear from time to time in this Newsletter.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> It would be advantageous to print this Newsletter out.  It will make it easier to understand and read at your leisure.  This Newsletter is also enclosed in a Word file as an attachment.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> LATEST NEWS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ELABORATION ON SOME POINTS OF CLARIFICATION</B></div> <bR> <div> I have received a couple of Emails asking me to clarify a few of the topics, which were covered in the June Issue.</div> <bR> <div> TORI OUT WHILE THROWING</div> <bR> <div> This change came into existence  January 1, 2001 as per a IJF Referee Commission Ruling.  It removed paragraphs 2 and 5 from Article 9 Location under the Appendix,.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Article 9 states under  exceptions: </B></div> <bR> <div> When one contestant throws his opponent outside the contest area, but himself stays within the contest area long enough for the effectiveness of the technique to be clearly apparent, the technique shall be recognized.</div> <bR> <div> The operative words are "clearly apparent".  Paragraph a. (above) of Article 9 formerly Article 4 1967-1979 has actually survived word for word since the first official copy of the IJF rules published in 1967.  </div> <bR> <div>      When a throw is started with both contestants inside the contest area, but during the throw, the contestant being thrown moves outside the contest area, the action may be considered for point scoring purposes if the throwing action continues uninterrupted and the contestant executing the throw stays within the contest area long enough for the effectiveness of the action to be clearly apparent.</div> <bR> <div> Again the operative words "clearly apparent", play a crucial role in the interpretation of this rule.  There was confusion as to what this meant thirty-six years ago.</div> <bR> <div> The effectiveness of the technique is clearly apparent meant (for some, not the majority) when tori lifted uke in the air.  This meant that the first two parts (kuzushi and tsukuri) of the throw were completed..  So if tori were to step out during the flight phase (kake) of the throw, the throw would be valid.</div> <bR> <div> However, paragraph 2 has made it clear since 1982  (that is twenty-one years ago) that "clearly apparent" means when uke hits the mat.  Paragraph 5 has been clear since 1977 (twenty-six years ago). Basically, tori cannot step or touch outside until the fourth phase (kime) (impact) of the throw is achieved.</div> <bR> <div> I used the analogy of shooting a gun.  The effectiveness of the bullet is not clearly apparent until it hits the target.  This is the same with a throw.  The effectiveness if the throw is clearly apparent only when uke has impacted unto the mat.</div> <bR> <div> This second paragraph of the Article 9 Location (Main rule) was added sometime between 1970-1976.  I don't have a copy of any rulebooks from that period so I cannot confirm.</div> <div> I know the 1967 edition "didn't" have the second paragraph.  I know that the 1977 edition "does" have the second paragraph.</div> <bR> <div> Now onto the two paragraphs that were removed in January 1, 2001</div> <bR> <div> <B>Article 9 Appendix Paragraph 2</B></div> <div> In the case where Tori becomes airborne (i.e. he is in the air and no longer in contact with the mat) outside the contest area during the execution of a throw, the technique can only be considered valid for scoring purposes, if Uke lands before any part of Tori touches outside the contest area.</div> <bR> <div> This paragraph was added in 1982.  This clarified what "clearly apparent" meant in this particular situation.</div> <div> The IJF Referee Commission, Directing Committee and IJF Congress (1982) approved this interpretation.  They (2001 IJF Referee Commission) removed this paragraph because of the last line ", if Uke lands before any part of tori touches the contest area.".  This paragraph was removed January 1, 2001.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Article 9 Appendix Paragraph 5</B></div> <div> If the thrower falls outside the contest area whilst making a throw, the action will only be considered for scoring purposes where the opponent's body touches the mat before the thrower's. Therefore if a thrower's knee, hand or any other part of his body touches the safety area before his opponent's any result obtained thereby should be disregarded.</div> <bR> <div> This paragraph was added in the 1977.  This clarified what clearly apparent meant.  For me, it was very clear. Now we could go into a heated discussion on what "touches" means.  That is a story for another day.</div> <bR> <div> Reasons for removing these two paragraphs are sketchy at best.  Every time I hear an explanation, a year later I hear a completely different reason why something was changed, For some topics this has happened four and five times.</div> <div> The main reason (the latest that I have heard) why these paragraphs were removed.</div> <bR> <div> The IJF is making every effort to make Judo, spectator friendly.  The IOC threat of removing Judo from the Olympics is foremost in many of the minds of the higher ups in the IJF.  Therefore many of the rule changes or adjustments are directed to the goal (in their mind) of making Judo more action packed and spectator friendly.  This is the underlying reason for many of the changes.</div> <bR> <div> The problem is that it is "their" opinion that these changes would help make Judo more action packed.  Some have, many others have affected Judo negatively.</div> <bR> <div> Their (IJF-RC) opinion, which has some merit (however in my humble opinion it is a major change with little benefit), was that these throws should score to promote more active Judo.  The safety area was expanded a few years back for the Ne-waza outside rule change, so with this extra mat throws outside should be allowed.</div> <bR> <div> What this does for the referee is make the decision process for calling inside or outside even more complicated.</div> <bR> <div> THE OUTSIDE RULE AS IT IS APPLIED NOW.</div> <bR> <div> The effectiveness of the technique is clearly apparent means when tori lifted uke in the air.  This means that the first two parts (kuzushi and tsukuri) of the throw are to be completed.  So if tori were to step out during the flight phase (kake) of the throw, the throw would be valid.  If tori were to step out before the throw was started or during the unbalancing (kuzushi) phase or entry (tsukuri) phase the throw would NOT be valid if a throw occurred.</div> <bR> <div> Basically when uke's feet are in the air during a throw, tori can step out with supporting weight and the throw is still valid.</div> <div> It is interesting that there is still a raging debate as to what phase of the Kake (throw phase) can a throw still be valid if tori steps out with supporting weight. </div> <div> The Kake starts at the end of the Tsukuri, when the feet of uke lifts off the mat or when uke flys or starts to fall.  In some instances uke's foot or feet may not leave the mat and a score can be given.</div> <div> The debate is that many feel that only during the last half of the kake should a score be valid.  Some believe as soon as kake starts tori can step out and the throw is still valid.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Throw Continuum</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="676" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="189"><div> Kuzushi</div> <div> Unbalancing phase</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="175"><div> Tsukuri</div> <div> Entry phase</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="199"><div> Kake</div> <div> Flight phase</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="88"><div> Kime</div> <div> Landing</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>    [If tori steps out during these phases the throw is invalid.]  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>^1          ^2               ^3</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Some (IJF-A's) feel at this point, tori can step out and the throw is valid for a score.  At any point prior to this if tori steps out the throw cannot be valid for scoring purposes.</div> <div> Some (IJF-A's) feel at this point tori can step out and the throw is valid for a score. However, if </div> <div> tori touches out during the initial part of kake then the throw in INVALID for scoring purposes.</div> <div> This is where since 1967 clarified in 1977 and again in 1982 tori can step out and the throw would be valid.  If tori touched out at any point prior to this point the throw would be invalid for scoring purposes.  (This definition was changed January 1, 2001)</div> <bR> <div> SUTEMI OUT AND THROW STILL VALID?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Article 9 Appendix Paragraph 4</B></div> <bR> <div> When performing sutemi-waza a throw is considered valid if the thrower has one half or more of his body within the contest area. (Therefore, neither foot of the thrower should leave the contest area before his back or hips touch the mat.)</div> <bR> <div> The above paragraph taken from the 1998 edition (latest published) was never removed as far as I am aware of. </div> <bR> <div> The IJF in their most recent Videotape throw series (2003 Korea) show an example of tori doing tomoe nage and sitting "completely outside", not as the rule states a throw is considered  "valid" if the thrower has one half or more of his body within the contest area.  The recommendation from the report from the IJF is to call a score for this throw.  (WOW!)</div> <bR> <div> I do not know if this is an oversight or a mistake or what.  It kind of falls in line with "call everything for the action", but it is another "massive" unnecessary rule change which will not save Judo from the chopping block.</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>THE FOLLOWING IS A NOTICE THAT WAS EMAILED TO ALL NATIONAL REFEREE (May or June) RECENTLY.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Notice to US Referees      May 2003</B></div> <bR> <div> The following actions at the USA JUDO Spring Referee Commission Meeting are in force immediately. If you have any questions, please address them to the Referee Commission Secretary, Bill Graves at <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:refsec@cox.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:refsec@cox.net"><U><U>refsec@cox.net</U></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> 1. USA JUDO will continue to use the pre-2003 IJF medical visit rules at all Junior events and most Senior events. The current IJF medical visit rules will be in force at the Senior US Open. Major international senior tournaments held in the USA, such as the New York Open, are also eligible to be conducted under current IJF medical rules. Under current IJF rules, any other injury examination (such as a suspected knee injury) is cause for immediate disqualification (kiken-gachi). The two versions are summarized as follows:</div> <div> <U>Pre-2003 Medical Rule:</U> Up to two injury examinations are allowed per contestant despite the nature of the injury.</div> <div> <U>Current IJF Medical Rule:</U> Medical examination only to stop external bleeding, or head/neck (neurological) injury.</div> <div> <U>Aspects of IJF Medical Rule To Be Applied In All Events: </U>Lateral Referees (Corner Judges) are generally to remain seated during a medical visit. Up to two visits may be made to control bleeding at each new injury site (i.e. if an index finger knuckle is bleeding, it is a different site than a thumbnail injury.) </div> <div> <B><U>NOTICE TO TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS:</U></B><B> Tournament fliers should be clear about the medical rule to be used, i.e. `pre-2003 Medical Rules will be used.'</B></div> <bR> <div> 2. The Fall Classic will be limited to National Referees rated N-2 or higher for 2003. The Ladder Tournament will be held at the same venue during the same weekend, and is open to all active National Referees (or inactive National Referees who wish to return to active status, i.e. those who have been inactive for 4 years or less.)</div> <bR> <div> 3. National Referees who have been granted Inactive status and wish to return to Active status no longer need to request reinstatement in writing. To reactivate, an Inactive National Referee need only referee at an Examination /Evaluation site. Anyone who held a rating higher than N-3 can be reactivated at the prior rating by earning that rating at an Examination/Evaluation event, then working an event designated for the previously-held level while maintaining that rating average. Thus, an Inactive referee previously rated N-2 can reactivate at an Examination event, earn an N-2 rating, then work the Junior Olympics maintaining an N-2 average and be immediately returned to N-2. An N-1 could do the same thing at the same events, and be returned at N-2 status. However, if the previously-rated N-1 were to work the Senior Nationals instead of (or in addition to) the Junior Olympics, he or she would be returned at N-1 status.</div> <bR> <div> 4. Those National Referees who do not maintain the designated activity level (one credit or re-evaluation event per year) will be moved to Inactive status automatically. Previously, a Referee had to request such action. Failing that, the Referee was decertified. This does not change the automatic lowering of level if higher-rated National Referees do not work, at least every other year, at tournaments designated for that level. (See this link for information) <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.usjudo.org/refnotes/levels_tests_evaluations.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.usjudo.org/refnotes/levels_te"><U><U>http://www.usjudo.org/refnotes/levels_tests_evaluations.htm</U></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> 5. The US Referee Commission will follow the IJF Referee Commission ruling (reiterated by the IJF at the request of Chairman Appelbaum,) that the turban cannot be worn at USA JUDO sanctioned tournaments, or those designated by USA JUDO as Senior `E' level or Junior `D' level (or higher) events.</div> <bR> <div> 6. There are referees who also choose to both officiate and compete (in Masters or Senior shiai divisions, or Kata when such competition conflicts with the referee rotation) at Evaluation/Examination tournaments. Such referees will be given credit for having worked the event, but shall not be evaluated. The only exception to this is that referees are permitted to compete in the Masters division at the Senior National & Masters and International Kata Championships, and still receive an evaluation. (Since Kata competition at Senior Nationals does not normally conflict with referee rotation, it is not currently a factor.)</div> <bR> <div> 7. It is now the policy of the U.S. Referee Commission that the Jury should treat any direct hansoku-make ruling from an on-mat referee team as a disqualification. A Jury should not exercise discretion to allow a penalized player to continue in a division, even if, in the Jury's opinion, the penalty was not warranted. The Jury should consult with the on-mat team if the Jury holds the opinion that the penalty is not warranted. However, once the on-mat referee team returns a direct hansoku-make decision, further effort by the Jury to compromise that decision is inappropriate.</div> <div> END</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE RATING SYSTEM MISUNDERSTANDINGS</div> <bR> <div> Some National referees are not completely reading the memos and information that is forwarded to them by the United States Referee Commission (USRC) Secretary.</div> <bR> <div> When a National referee receives a rating of 2 at a credit/evaluation site that is the "recommendation" of the Evaluation/Examiner Team.  The examiners who watched you referee during that championships decided that your performance as a referee was good enough to be rated a 2.  This recommendation is forwarded in a report to the USRC Secretary who collates all the ratings from every evaluation site.  These ratings are reviewed and recommendations made to move a referee up, down or maintain their rating for the next year.  The meeting at which this takes place is held at the USRC meeting held in conjunction with the United States Open Championships.  </div> <bR> <div> There is a set formula as to whether a referee is moved up or down.  Years ago we (USRC) actually discussed every referee and their performance.  Now with the formula there is no need to as the whole USRC relies on the recommendation of each examining team.  The Commission continues to discuss individual referees whose performances are exceptional.  This includes the selection process for Regional (PJU-C), Continental (IJF-B) and International (IJF-A).</div> <bR> <div> The formula is outlined in procedures that have been sent to every National Referee.  Basically if a referee is a N3 and gets a 3 rating at one event and a 2 rating at another.  He will remain a 3.  If a referee is an N3 and gets a 2 at two events, then he will be moved up to N2.  If an N3 gets a 2 at one event he will move up to N2 the next year.  If an N3 received one 2 and two 3s.  They would remain a N3.</div> <bR> <div> Some time in late December or January National Referees are emailed a letter stating what their status is for the coming year.  So it is very important, if you change your email address you MUST inform Bill Graves, Secretary USRC of the change immediately.</div> <bR> <div> Another area of confusion is the fact that if you are rated a N2 you must meet the additional "Activity" requirement.  That is, you MUST referee at the High School/Collegiate National Championships or the National Junior Olympics at least ONCE every TWO years.  If you do not do this you lose the N2 rating at the beginning of the next year.  The quality of your refereeing may continue to be N2, however your referee skills must be tested in a challenging environment such as the two events mentioned above. </div> <bR> <div> Some National Referees that are rated N1, can be excellent referees, but if the only events they go to are the Continental Crown, AmCan, Liberty Bell, Mid West, Sensei Memorial or Swamp year after year, then they can only maintain a N3 status due to their not meeting the "Activity" requirements.  </div> <bR> <div> N1 referees MUST referee at the Senior Nationals or Junior Open at least ONCE every TWO years in order to maintain their N1 rating. N1s also have to referee at N2 sites like the HS/Collegiate or 2<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >nd</FONT>  day of the National Junior Olympics.</div> <bR> <div> There are three main components to maintaining your National Referee Rating.  The Performance Component requires continuing to maintain or improve one's performance as a referee at the events they are evaluated at.).  The Activity Component (requires participation in events commensurate with their skill levels (N2-High School/Collegiate Nationals and National Junior Olympics)(N1-Senior Nationals and Junior Open).  The Membership component requires that the National Referee maintain a current USJI membership.</div> <bR> <div> Credit only sites:  The USJA and USJF Junior National Championships are Credit only sites.  Referees are given credit for officiating however, no official reevaluation takes place at these event.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <bR> <div> WAIVE OFF OF WAZA-ARI AWASETE IPPON</div> <bR> <div> I recently received an inquiry about how a referee should wave off a Waza-ari awasete Ippon.</div> <bR> <div> Question: Referee calls wazari awasete ippon. Judges downgrade the waza-ari to yuko. </div> <div> a. referee waives off the waza-ari and signals yuko. </div> <div> b. referee waives off ippon, waives off waza-ari, and signals yuko. </div> <div> c. referee waives off ippon and signals yuko.</div> <div> d. none of the above answers are completely accurate, I will explain.</div> <bR> <div> The best answer is (d). Let me explain.  (c) is correct, however you are not waving off ippon you are waving off Waza-ari awasete Ippon.  Remember, if the change occurs properly the judges will have their yukos up within a second of the referee starting the waza-ari awasete ippon.  If the referee does his/her standard turn to view a judge s/he will see the yuko.  During this time the referee would then turn a little more to discreetly (hopefully with no discernable head turn) check the other judge by this time the Ippon gesture is up.  The ippon hand signal that the referee is displaying is the end of the waza-ari awasete ippon signal it is NOT an ippon signal.  Therefore, the referee will maintain the ippon gesture while waving his/her other arm above his/her head in the appropriate manner and then drop both arms to his/her side and gesture and say yuko.  The referee should NOT do another signal like a or b.  Both of these are against the maxim of Judo, Maximum efficiency with minimum effort.  The action taken by the referee is that of economy of movement (borrowed from the National Referee who sent in this question).   It is smooth, efficient and understood.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>SHIMPANDO WEB SITE</B></div> <div> The short version URL is no longer working to access the Shimpando Website. You will have to use the actual URL which is quite long.  Please click on the blue hyperlink just below to access the Shimpando Web Site and then save the site with the longer URL address. <A HREF="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/te"><U>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>APRIL ANSWERS  </B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <div> <B>Responses to these questions were delayed due to the cancellation of the May Issue and the size of the June Issue.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> 27.  Blue applies a shime waza on the edge of the danger zone.  White is completely outside, blue is 75% outside.  White makes an action which causes blue to leave the contest area.  The referee calls Matte, the blue contestant stands up, but the white contestant doesn't move, upon closer observation white is unconscious. What is the referee to do?         (77)</div> <div>      a.  Call the medical person onto the mat to treat the unconscious contestant, indicate to the table free examination, which allows treatment.  When the contestant has recovered, he will take his place on the white mark and the contest will continue.  White was conscious during the act which caused them to go outside.  The white contestant went unconscious when he was out and therefore should not count against him.</div> <div>      b.  Call Ippon, then soremade.  Call the medical person to treat white, when white has recovered have him stand on his mark and indicate blue the winner.  Even though the referee missed the choke, the choke was effective prior to matte being called </div> <div>      c.  Call the medical person to treat white, then have a conference with the judges and determine how to handle this situation.  </div> <div> None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:   I have seen this many times.  It is hard to explain.  Uke had enough energy for one final leap to freedom and during that leap out s/he went unconscious.  The question of debate if there is one, is whether uke went unconscious prior to going out or after s/he has gone out.  I have seen (a), (b) and (c) occur.  I would recommend (d) as the answer.  (c) is the correct direction but because of the uniqueness of the situation it would be best to have the Jury provide additional guidance to the officials deliberations.  I have seen (a) and (b) done and the arguments for such actions were defended by the referee with what logic they had at the time.  It is best in this situation that the judges be consulted and then the jury before a decision is rendered.  The possible outcomes will be for white to be allowed to recover and continue or for ippon to be called and blue declared the winner.</div> <bR> <div> 28.  White is applying a shime waza, while on top of blue's back in ne-waza.  There is a lack of action and the referee calls Matte. White gets up and walks to his mark.  The blue contestant is unconscious.  What should the referee do? (78)</div> <div>       a.  Call the medical person onto the mat to treat the unconscious contestant, indicate to the table, free examination, which allows treatment.  When the contestant has recovered, he will take his place on the white mark and the contest will continue. The referee missed the choke and called Matte, therefore the choke can not count as it was recognized as effective after matte was called. </div> <div>       b.  Call Ippon, then soremade.  Call the medical person to treat white, when white has recovered have him stand on his mark and indicate blue the winner.  Even though the referee missed the choke, the choke was effective prior to matte being called.</div> <div>       c.  Call the medical person to treat white, then have a conference with the judges and determine how to handle this situation.</div> <div> None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  Similar to 28 though different because the choke was executed inside.  You would think I would say (d) was again the best answer, Using (c) as the basic first step with the addition of consultation with the jury if needed.  However, this matter can fairly and correctly be handled by (b).  The referee has missed the choke out.  When the referee calls matte and the white gets up, and blue remains on the mat without getting up, the referee would move closer to blue and ask him/her to get up.  Once the referee notices that blue is unconscious Ippon should be called and the doctor called. </div> <div> If you wish the (d) answer can also be appropriate especially for National Referees.  Consult with the judges if all three are in agreement then make the call.  If there is disagreement then a jury inquiry would be prudent. (a) is definitely not a valid choice.  In this case white should win by Ippon.</div> <bR> <div> 29.  The two contestants go to their marks on the mat.  They bow to each other and the referee announces Hajime.  White runs at blue and <B>before either contestant can get any grip</B>, blue executes a well timed De ashi barai, throwing with the foot only.  White is thrown onto his back with force and speed.  What should the referee do?(79)</div> <div>      a.  Call nothing and allow the action to continue.</div> <div>      b.  Call Ippon</div> <div>      c.  Call waza-ari. Even though the landing was ippon, the lack of control of the throw should warrant only waza-ari being scored.</div> <div>      d.  Call Matte and restart the contest.</div> <div> None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  This is interesting and controversial.  I have seen this occur on two occasions that I can remember.  Prior to the most recent IJF Video, the majority of the IJF-A referees in the U.S. would say no score could be given because the tori didn't have a grip and therefore didn't have control.  The few A's that believed this could be a score believed that if tori could throw someone so cleanly with their foot, that the foot was controlling uke and if uke landed for Ippon it MUST be called.</div> <div> The IJF video does provide an example (93) of a throw being done where tori lets go of uke during a throw and the IJF recommends a score be given.  In this case tori did have a grip, but let go.  This in some minds is different than not having any grip at all.</div> <div> Just recently I had the occasion to ask some high ranking Japanese instructors about this situation and was told that in their opinion a tori can control his uke with his body movement and that the hands can be a part of the control but need not be.  They felt that if tori did a foot sweep with no hands, and uke fell largely on their back with force and speed that Ippon would be warranted.  Uke didn't fall by accident, tori caused uke to fall.  Tori's foot controlled uke to the ground (gravity helped).</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>JULY QUESTIONS </B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> 30.  What does "largely on the back" mean in Article 20 - Ippon?     (80)</div> <div>      a.  More than 50% of the back must impact the tatami.</div> <div>      b.  More than 70% of the back must impact the tatami.</div> <div>      c.  Of the total percentage of parts of the body that impact the tatami, the back is the greatest.</div> <div>      d.  More than 30% of the back must impact the tatami.</div> <div>      e.  When in the opinion of the referee, a throw meets that criteria.                </div> <div>                                                                  </div> <bR> <div> 31.  The rule about bridging was specifically designed to discourage injury to the neck.  In many instances contestants are bridging the majority of their back off the mat just landing on the top side or back of the shoulder, the head and neck are not directly involved in the bridge.  What is your opinion on how to handle this shoulder bridge situation?  (81)</div> <div>      a.  As the neck and head are not involved, the referee should score any action on what actually impacts on the mat.</div> <div>      b.  The shoulder bridge situation should still be handled in the same fashion as a head and neck bridge.  It is still dangerous and too close to the neck to risk injury.</div> <div>      c.  As the shoulder bridge is one step removed from the neck, but there is still </div> <div> cause for safety concerns, the referee should give a score, one level below that of a throw in which the referee was to consider the shoulder bridge as a neck bridge.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 32.  The contestants are in Ne-waza both struggling to secure a hold.  Both contestants manage to get to their knees facing each other and end up with a basic kumi kata. White begins to stand and then blue follows.  As blue's second knee lifts from the mat, white immediately executes uchi mata and throws blue with control, largely on his back with force and speed.  In you opinion, what should the referee do?          (82)</div> <div>      a.  The referee should have called Matte when white started standing.</div> <div>      b.  The referee should call Ippon for white.</div> <div>      c.  The referee should have called Matte when blue's second knee cleared the mat.</div> <div>      d.  The referee should have called Matte when blue's first knee lifted off the mat.</div> <div> The referee should have called Matte when white's second knee cleared the mat.</div> <bR> <div> Answers to 30, 31 and 32 will be in the next issue.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> National_Referee_Group</div> <div> The National Referee Group is open to all National and International Referees.  This group is restricted and is by invitation only.  I wanted to limit it to National and International Referees in order to elicit higher level discussions on the rules and refereeing in general.</div> <div> If you are interested, e-mail me and I will send you an invitation.  If you couldn't figure out how to sign up then email me and I will register you directly.  I will only register those who wish to be in the group.</div> <div> <B>Suggestion</B></div> <div> If you are with a paid service provider you have six or seven mailboxes.  You should activate a new box and send me that email address.  This will help to keep your main box uncluttered.</div> <div> You can sign up for a Yahoo Email address.  It is FREE.  I know there are many more companies offering free email addresses.</div> <bR> <div>  [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> SHIMPANDO WEB SITE   </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> There is now a Shimpando web site, which will be accessible for those National and International Referees, interested.  Several sections are still under construction.  This site contains the back issues of the Shimpando Newsletter along with several other interesting pages.  I would ask that you keep the address confidential.  This site should not be shared.  </div> <bR> <div> This site is with FortuneCity.  The draw back is that there are pop up advertising blocks.  These can be removed by clicking on the "X" at the top right corner of the POP UP boxes.</div> <div> Click on the blue title to go directly to the Website:</div> <div>  You will be hyperlinked directly to the Shimpando Web site.</div> <div>   The site address is:      <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</B></FONT>          if you wish to reach it on your own.</div> <div> For those interested, you can save this site address to your favorite list, for further visits.  Enjoy!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>SOREMADE</B></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="june_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> SHIMPANDO (The Way of the Referee</div> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE NEWSLETTER                                    June 2003 (V3N6)</div> <div>                                                             Mr. Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <div> This National Referee Newsletter will be sent to those interested National referees.  If you are aware of other National referees who did not receive this newsletter and wish to, please send their e-mail.  I can not send this newsletter to any other interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DISCLAIMER</B></div> <bR> <div> The opinions and commentary expressed in this Newsletter on Interpretations, Clarifications, Reiterations and Changes of the rules is that of the author.  It may not necessarily be that of any National Organization.  This newsletter is not sanctioned or sponsored by any National Judo Organization.</div> <bR> <div> If any erroneous information is presented due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misinformation, as soon as I am made aware of it, the readers will be informed.</div> <bR> <div> Everyone must remember to confirm his or her understanding and clarify any confusion with your regional referee authority (State Referee Committee Chair, International Referee, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions with regard to the rules and refereeing, please direct them to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com"><U><U>Shimpando@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I will try to answer them.  Some of the questions may appear from time to time in this Newsletter.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> It would be advantageous to print this Newsletter out.  It will make it easier to understand and read at your leisure.  This Newsletter is also enclosed in a Word file as an attachment.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> LATEST NEWS</div> <bR> <div> The May issued was cancelled due to awaiting clarification on the changes, which have occurred to the rules.</div> <div> This June issue may take a while to review.  It is recommended that you print this out and take your time going through each part.  I have included the reports that I have received and include them without change.  Some administrative information has been deleted as it pertains to very few of us reading this newsletter. I do include my own comments (in blue).  The presentation of information is a bit disjointed, however that is how it came in.  Please read every report as some reveal clarity that was not covered in the other reports.</div> <div> Hopefully, a synopsis of these clarification can be developed for the next issue.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>CLARIFICATION OF THE INFORMATION CURRENTLY IN CIRCULATION.</B></div> <div> <B>There were six major areas of change which occurred for 2003.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Golden Score</B></div> <div> <B>We had been using this in 2002.  Clarification with regard to Osaekomi going the full 25 seconds occurred at the October 2002 U.S. Open meeting with Juan Carlos Barcos.  At the 2003 U.S.R.C. meeting in April 2003 clarification was provided with regard to tori during osaekomi being penalized (by shido) 11-24 seconds into the hold.  The penalty would decide the winner (It was the first score called.)  Therefore the Uke would win by koka.  The Tori would receive nothing for the partial hold down.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Kawazu gake</B></div> <div> The information on this topic has not changed.  Many, still seem not a grasp the parameters of when to penalize this situation when it occurs. It is good that the execution of this prohibited act is rarely done.</div> <bR> <div> Bow</div> <div> This change was very clear and has been introduced without any misunderstanding.  The referee is required to insure that the contestants bow <B>"properly"</B> at the colored marks on the mat before the contest begins and then again at the end of the contest when the winner is indicated.  Bowing at the edge of the contest area is no longer required, however, bowing at the edge is still encouraged and should continue to be taught in all Judo clubs.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Medical</B></div> <div> The 2003 Medical Procedure needs further clarification which is provided in the reports below.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Judges</B></div> <div> The judges should remain seated in Medical situations unless called by the referee or circumstance warrants the judges intervention.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Two Group Penalties -Light and Grave Infringements</B></div> <div> The only confusion on this was in the handling of the fourth shido.  This will be explained below in the reports.</div> <bR> <div> <B>REPORTS</B></div> <bR> <div> Recently several U.S. IJF-A Referees traveled to Korea for the IJF Referee Seminar (attendees being those who will referee at the 2003 World Championships.)  Several U.S. IJF-A referees traveled to several events in the Pan American Circuit attending referee clinics.  Most of the information is clear.  There are some differences of interpretation from meeting to meeting.   Some of the information has nothing to do with the rules but with IJF referee business.  I have included this for your edification.</div> <bR> <div> NOTES from the IJF Referee Referee Seminar       Korea  (Provided by Mr. N. Saito)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Video Review Comments and Discussion -</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c002d00dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="79" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">With counters - there has to be control by <I>tori</I> and there has to be a technique.</div> <div> This can be a very long discussion for another day.  What I am reading above I understand and believe to be logical and true.  However, the 2003 IJF videotape of throws in instances covering these situations is wildly liberal in its interpretation.</div> <div>      - When <I>tori</I> attempts an action and <I>uke</I> goes down to his knees: as long as<I> tori</I> has an advantage, </div> <div>           the referee must give<I> tori</I> the opportunity to throw even though <I>uke</I> is on the knees (but not </div> <div>                too long on the knees with the action stopped.)</div> <div>      Same thing!  I agree with the above statement.  However the IJF Video examples of these cases is wildly liberal and of concern.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c002d00dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="79" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Definition of bridge - to defend the throw with head and feet touching almost simultaneously.</div> <div> I have to explore this one.  Just when you think they have stopped tweaking, they decide to change a pillar of understanding that has stood for twenty years.</div> <div>      - With a grip that could be illegal, (ex. fingers inside the sleeve) the referee has to be sure that </div> <div>                they are inside.  If not, give the benefit of the doubt to contestant, without penalty.</div> <div>      This has always been the case.  </div> <div> - With action near the edge:  <I>uke</I> steps out before <I>tori</I> starts the throw inside, no score.</div> <div>           But if <I>tori</I> starts the throw inside, and during the action <I>uke</I> steps outside - score.</div> <div> This has been the case for several (at least 10) years.  However, what is different is that  when tori starts the throw inside and tori steps out during the throw the throw is still valid.  This started about two years ago.</div> <div>           In case of <I>sutemi waza</I> (<I>uranage</I>) even though <I>tori</I>'s back touches first outside, the throw </div> <div>      is already in effect and should be scored.</div> <div> This last item is very contrary to the wording in the rules and is changing a trend that has been in effect for for 33 years since the inception of the 1 meter danger area in 1972.</div> <bR> <div> <B>OTHER ITEMS</B></div> <bR> <div> Golden Score -</div> <div> •     In team competition there will be <I>hiki wake</I>s if tied, but if the team matches are tied at the      end, then the <I>hikiwake</I> match will be re-fought.</div> <div> Which one?  There could be several.  The first, second or last?</div> <div> •     At the Worlds, if there is a Golden Score, the scoreboard will be blank for 2 seconds at      the end of regulation.</div> <div> Then GOLDEN SCORE will flash or the board</div> <div> Then there will be a small `GS' on the board, above the time</div> <bR> <div> <I>Kawazugake</I> - Must be <I>Hansokumake</I></div> <bR> <div> 2 Group Penalties - <I>Shido</I> and <I>Hansokumake</I></div> <div> •     <I><B>Shido</B></I></div> <div>      -  When one contestant has 3 <I>shido</I>s and for the fourth. the two judges show a </div> <div>          penalty signal, there is <B>no</B> need for a conference to give <I>Hansokumake.</I></div> <div>                If only one judge shows a penalty signal and the referee agrees - <B>no</B> conference</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c002d00dcff000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="79" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  When the referee wants to give a shido, s/he must have a conference in order to give the </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c002d00dcff000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="79" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Hansoku  make.</div> <div> •     <I><B>Hansoku mak</B></I><I>e</I> - Dangerous or against the spirit of judo</div> <bR> <div> Bowing - Only 2 bows: at the beginning and at the end, but must be done well.</div> <bR> <div> Referee drawing system - will be used at Worlds and Olympics to select by computer the referees for the preliminary matches.  There will be an electronic board to display the numbers of the referees on-deck.</div> <bR> <div> Doctor's attention </div> <div> Only the referee has to check the doctor's actions.  The two judges can stay seated.</div> <div> Referee can call the doctor to check the contestant in the case of head or neck injuries and, if doctor clears the contestant, the contestant can continue.</div> <div> The doctor can come onto the mat in case of blood - but on the third time for the same occurrence, the contestant shall lose the contest.</div> <bR> <div> <B>FROM:  Dr. Narimatsu Report from 5/2003 Puerto Rico Championships</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>NEW MEDICAL RULES INTERPRETATION ON INJURY</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">During an injury where the player does not get up, the referee should tell the player to stand up and start the competition.  If they do not, player will be penalized with a shido for N/C.  The referee should tell the player to again rise.  If they do not, then the referee is to call the doctor to the mat.  They will then lose by kiken gachi.  In all situations, common sense must prevail to benefit the competitor.  </div> <div> This item was not discussed at the Korean IJF Seminar with the full IJF Referee Commission.  However, it was verified from further reports.  The watch words are common sense.  If a contestant is hurt (knee, ankle, elbow, etc.) the referee should allow the athlete "time" to stand and then walk to the mark and dress. This time will help the athlete regain his faculties.  This time will however, be controlled by the referee. When the athlete is asked to return to the mark to restart or asked if he needs a doctor and they is no response the referee must make a judgment.</div> <div>  If the athlete is "playing a game", "Attempting to rest in the opinion of the referee", then as mentioned above the referee should command the player to stand and move to the mark and continue the contest.  If the athlete does not comply, the referee MAY give a shido for non-combativity. (Personally, Non-combativity is the wrong category because technically non combativity cannot take place until kumi kata has been secured.  Avoiding taking hold is more appropriate.)  This of course is applied at the IJF Level.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There will be no more medical gestures.  It is too complicated now.  There will be only one signal to call the doctor. Open hand to the doctor as they come onto the mat, directing the hand towards the injured player.</div> <div> IJF events - no more medical gestures. U.S. domestic events Medical gestures (Medical Exam 1 and 2 and Free Examination) will continue to be used until further notice.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">For the DQ of a player for injury, you will need agreement of the two judges.</div> <div> There must be a discussion with the judges when an athlete is to lose by kega make  (kiken gachi).</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In situations of progressive penalties (SSS + S/H) there will no longer be a need for a conference on the 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> shido.</div> <div> This is different than what was stated at the Korean IJF Seminar.  The IJF-A referee who was in Korea at the IJF Referee Seminar also went to a PJU Referee Seminar after these seminars and clarified the matter.  If the judges call the 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> shido, no conference necessary.  If one judge calls shido and the referee agrees no conference.  However, if the Referee wants to call the fourth shido a CONFERENCE IS NECESSARY.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vomiting:  Should never happen.  This indicated a person is sick, therefore they are DQ'd</div> <div> DQ'd in this instance means loss by Kiken gachi.  The athlete will be able to continue if the scoring system allows it.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Menstruating Women: Since this is a natural event, the rules apply only as to bleeding on the Judogi.  They are to be taken to an area where they are to change and continue ASAP.</div> <div> This item was covered several years ago.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Team Competition: Hiki-wake will remain.  At the end of the last team match, if there is still a tie, the Hiki-wake match will be fought again in a Golden Score.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>From Benito Juarez Championships   Mexico    5/2003  (From Dr. K. Narimatsu)</B></div> <bR> <div> A referee clinic was again given by PJU Refereeing Director, Mr Carlos Diaz on Thursday, May 22, 2003.  It was essentially the same clinic given at each of the previous Circuit events.  Some added commentary is given as follows:</div> <bR> <div> Rationale for Article 29:  Medical Rule</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Medical Rule has not changed, just its interpretation.  Players will use the rules to their favor.  If this occurs and it is bad for the spirit of Judo, the rules have to be re-interpreted to prevent this from happening.  This is the rationale for this interpretation which is being used world wide except in the United States.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">At the Junior Worlds in Jeju, there seemed to be sense of cooperation between doctor and player to give them a break at strategic times during the match for rest, air, etc.  The impression that this is a dangerous sport is emphasized when the doctor comes out on the mat.  There is an impression that players are trying to win a match using tactical strategies.  The new rule interpretation eliminates this problem.  </div> <div> This whole thing is another overreaction to a couple of situations.  This cooperation has always been the case.  In these cases the referee can easily remedy the matter.  The IJF must feel the referees didn't have the guts to rush the doctor.  A common practice of the best was when an athlete was injured and he procrastinated and you asked him to back to his mark and he delayed, we called the doctor for him and took one of his medical exams away.  This act in every case I was involved in changed that player's behavior.  When asked to move to the mark the next time that player moved quickly to the mark.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The attitude of the player is very important in evaluating whether a player needs a doctor or not.  For example, if a player does not get up immediately, the referee should tell the player to go back to the start position to begin the competition immediately.  If their attitude is just to rest, the referee has the option of giving a shido for N/C first.  If they still do not get up, then the referee must call the doctor and that player loses by kiken-gachi.  If the player gets up, but slowly, the referee should allow the player to get back to the start position with no penalty.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In all circumstances, COMMON SENSE must be the rule of the day.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Some further clarifications:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bleeding from different areas are considered separate incidences and should be allowed 2 medical visits to control this.  On the third, player looses by kiken-gachi.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Nose bleeds are considered one incident.</div> <div> This is a clarifier.  Some earlier documents considered bleeding from the left or right nostril as different wounds.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Dislocations:  Players are allowed to  re-set themselves.</div> <div> The Korean IJF Referee Seminar mentioned specifically finger dislocations.  In any case, NO tape may be added.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vomit is immediate kiken-gachi, but something must come out. </div> <div> This was implemented several years ago.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Medical boards with crosses will eventually become obsolete.</div> <div> At IJF events.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c003e00f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If a player loses by medical kiken-gachi, that player can come back with the doctor's permission.  If the doctor says the player cannot continue because of a head injury (concussion) or spinal/neck injury, then that player is out of the competition. </div> <div> This has always been the case. </div> <div> Referee Jury is to make sure the right player wins the match</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In a situation where the referee gives the win to wrong player and the judges agree with the central referee, the jury should intervene. </div> <div> Interesting?  The Jury generally has intervened in the past in such situations.</div> <div> Metal Object:  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If a referee notices a metal object on a player, the referee should remove the metal object, place it in their pocket and continue with the match.  Items such as rings, watches, name badges, elastic hair bands with metal would come under these guidelines. </div> <div> The U.S. made this ruling years ago.  Several of our referees continue to follow the letter of the law and not the spirit of the law.  I am glad that this IJF statement was made so that every referee will not penalize a player because they forgot to take their name tag off.  Any jewelry as mentioned above even if the contest has started should simply be removed.  No penalty is warranted.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If a player comes out with metal underneath some tape (hiding the metal), that player would loose by Hansouku-make.  </div> <div> This would include knee or elbow braces that a considered hard objects.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00a800f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Even though this rule has been in effect for 4 years, some referees are still calling this wrong.  </div> <bR> <div> ***************************************</div> <div> <B>The following is the proposed new wording for Article 29 of the 2003 Refereeing Rules.  This document can be found at the IJF Web Site.   All United States referees must understand this is the new 2003 IJF rules.  We are not using them in U.S. domestic tournaments.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Article 29 -- Injury, illness or accident                    (2003)      </B></div> <bR> <div> The standard type is the wording of this Article, which has been retained from the 1998 version of the IJF rules.  The bold and italicized type indicates word changes made in 2003.  The blue type indicates my (Richard Celotto's) comments about the changes.</div> <bR> <div> The decision of <I><B>kachi </B></I>where one contestant is unable to continue because of injury, illness or accident during the contest shall be given by the referee after consultation with the judges according to the following clauses:</div> <div>  (a) Injury</div> <div>      i)    Where the cause of the injury is attributed to the injured contestant he shall lose the contest.</div> <div>      ii)   Where the cause of the injury is attributed to the uninjured contestant the uninjured contestant shall </div> <div>  lose the contest.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >iii)     Where it is impossible to determine the cause of injury to either contestant</FONT><B>,</B><I><B> the contestant </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>          unable to continue will lose the contest.)</B></I></div> <div> <B>This is a long time coming change.  It use to say the referee may call Hiki wake.  We never did.  We always gave the win to the contestant who could continue.  So after 20 years this rule actually reflects what we have been doing all along.</B></div> <div>  (b) Sickness</div> <div> Generally, where one contestant is taken sick during a contest and is unable to continue, he shall lose</div> <div> the contest.</div> <div> <B>This was elaborated on recently with regard to vomiting.  The meaning of "taken sick" is far more encompassing then just vomiting.  However, the IJF RC decided that if a contestant vomits (something must come out) this alone would be grounds for that contestant to lose the contest.  Of course if the medical personnel deems the contestant fit to continue that athlete may continue in the competition in future contests if the scoring system will allow it.</B></div> <div> (c) Accident</div> <div> Where an accident occurs which is due to an outside influence <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><I><B>(force majeure), after consulting </B></I></FONT></div> <div> <I><B>with the Referee Commission , the contest can be considered canceled or postponed.  In those cases of `force majeure', the Sports Director will be making the last decision. </B></I></div> <div> This was never fully explained to most.  It has to do with "outside influence".  Those are very important words.  For instance, a lamp unit in the ceiling falls onto one of the players (like that could happen?) or a player is attacked by a bat (mammal not baseball).  This actually happened.  I saw  players attacked by a swarm of bees.  Anything from the outside that causes one player or both to be incapacitated should be considered under this rule.  This rule use to say to call Hiki wake.  Now the IJF RC wishes the contest to be "canceled of postponed".  How is this to be procedurally done?  The outcome of this unusual contest is now in the hands of the Sports Director.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Medical Examinations</I></div> <div> <I><B>The referee may call the doctor to attend to the contestant in cases where an injury of major impact occurs to the head or the back (vertebral column), or whenever the referee has any reasonable doubts of any major or grave injury.  In this case the doctor will examine the contestant in the shortest amount of time possible, indicating to the referee whether the contestant may or may not continue.</B></I></div> <div> <B>The IJF has been dwelling on head and back injury however they cover themselves with the above wording "or whenever the referee has any reasonable doubts of any major or grave injury".  It is common sense that if an athletes leg snaps off you would probably stop the contest and call a doctor.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The contestant may ask the referee for medical intervention, but in this case the contest is terminated, declaring a loss by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <div> <B>In U.S. domestic events this will only be counted as one of the Medical Examinations.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The doctor may also ask for intervention to his contestant, but in this case the contest is terminated, declaring a loss by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <div> <B>The above is different wording, but the 1998 rules (Pre 2003) which will be used in the U.S. is exactly the same.  Doctor intervenes player loses by Kiken gachi!</B></div> <bR> <div> If the accredited team doctor after an examination of an injured contest(s), advises the referees that the contestant(s) cannot continue the contest, the referee after consultation with the judges, shall end the contest and indicate the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><I>result of Kiken gachi.</I></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>If after an injury to one or both of the contestants, the referee shall end the contest and indicate the result of Kiken gachi.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>BLEEDING INJURY</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>When a bleeding injury occurs, the referee will call the doctor to assist the contestant with the intention of stopping and isolate the blood.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>In cases of blood, the referee for safety measures will call for the doctor as many times as necessary, it is not allowed to compete when bleeding.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The same bleeding injury, may be treated by the doctor on (2) two occasions.  The (3) third time that the same bleeding injury is reproduced, the referees (after previous consultation) should consider stopping the contest with the intention of protecting the contestant's integrity.  In this case the injured contestant should be declared the loser by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>In any case where the blood is not contained and isolated, the injured contestant should be declared the loser by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Minor Injury or Lesion</I></div> <div> <I><B>For example in cases of a dislocated finger, the referee should stop the contest (by calling Matte or Sonomama) and allow the contestant to reset the dislocated finger.  This action should be done immediately and the contest should continue.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The contestant should be allowed to reset the same finger on (2) two occasions.  If for the third time the same injury is reproduced, it should be considered that the contestant is in no condition to continue the contest therefore, terminating the contest declaring the contestant a loser by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>APPENDIX Article 29 - Injury, illness or accident</B></div> <bR> <div> Generally only one doctor for each contestant is allowed on the competition area. Should a doctor require assistance the referee must first be informed.  The coach is never allowed on the competition area. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Medical Assistance</I></div> <div> <B>When a doctor (when asked by the referee) intervenes with a contestant, the assistance should be given in the least amount of time as possible.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Examples:</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>In the case of a broken nail, the doctor is allowed to assist in cutting the nail.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The doctor may also help in adjusting a scrotum injury (testicles).</B></I></div> <div> <B>These minor incidents were not covered at the IJF clinics.  The wording exists above allowing a doctor to handle these situations.  Are they bringing back "free touch"?  How are these situations to be handled at the IJF level?  We know at U.S. domestic events we will allow the doctor on in these instances and call for a Medical Examination.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>When the doctor intervenes (when asked by the contestant) the referee should consider the contest terminated and announce `Soremade', the doctor should attend the injured contestant who will then lose by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <div> <B>This is a redundant statement, which supports a previous paragraph earlier in this Article.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Medical intervention in a bleeding injury</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>For safety measures, whenever there is blood it should always be completely isolated by means of adhesive tape, bandage, and nasal tampon.  It is allowed to use blood clotters and hemostatic products.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Note:  With the exception of the above situations, if the doctor applies any treatment, the opponent will win by Kiken gachi.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> If during the contest Uke is injured due to an action by Tori and Uke cannot continue, the refereeing team should analyze the case and decide according to the rules.  Each case is decided on its own merits.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>In the case where Tori during an intentional action causes injury to Uke, the penalty that will be applied to Tori should be a direct Hansoku Make, apart from any other disposition that may be taken by the Sports Commission and Tournament Director.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> In the case that a doctor, responsible for a contestant in this fight, clearly realizes - especially in the case of strangling technique that there is a serious danger of the health of his contestant, he can go to the edge of the tatami and call upon the referees to immediately stop the contest.  The referees have to take all the necessary steps in order to assist the doctor.  Such an intervention will consequently mean the loss of the contest and should therefore only be adopted in extreme cases.</div> <bR> <div> At the IJF Championships, the official team doctor should have a medical degree and must register prior to the competition. He is the only person allowed to sit at the designated area and must be so identified. e.g. wear a red cross arm-band.</div> <bR> <div> When accrediting a doctor for their team, the National Federations must take the responsibility for the actions of their doctors.</div> <bR> <div> The doctors must be informed about the amendments and interpretations of the rules.</div> <bR> <div> A meeting conducted by the IJF Refereeing Director will be organized for the team doctors, prior to any IJF Championships.</div> <bR> <div> ***************************************</div> <bR> <div> <B>HANDLING THE U.S. MEDICAL PROCEDURE WITH THE ADDITION OF THE TWO VISITS PER BLEEDING WOUND.</B></div> <bR> <div> At all domestic U.S. events (excluding United States Open and New York Open) we will continue to use the "Pre 2003" Medical Procedure.  This includes the continued use of the Medical Examination and Free Examination gestures.  However, a part of the current IJF 2003 Medical Procedure <B>MUST</B> also be incorporated into the process.  That is that all bleeding wounds are allowed two visits.  The procedural method of how to incorporate this was never reviewed.  So the following is what a few of us IJF-A's decided at the recent Am-Can.  It seemed logical at the time.</div> <bR> <div> This process can sound wildly complicated, however if you think it through it is very simple.  We must first start with the premise that the probability of someone bleeding from more than one site or even two during the same contest is astronomical.  Think about it.  In all the contests you have fought in, watched, coached or refereed have you ever seen someone bleed from two or three different places.  It is very very rare.</div> <div> To act in accordance with the Pre 2003 Medical Procedure rule any bleeding would is considered a Medical Examination.  As we all know the Minor incident "Free touch" situation was removed from the Medical rules in October 1999 as related by IJF Referee Commission Meeting Minutes.</div> <bR> <div> Basically, the first bleeding wound that occurs MUST be recorded as a Medical Examination. For example if the blue contestant gets a bloody nose the referee will call the doctor and when the doctor arrives and begins stopping the bleeding, the referee will indicate to the table "first medical examination."  Now as the contest continues if blue were to injure his knee, if he needed medical, the referee would stop the contest and call the doctor.  When the doctor arrived and begins examining the knee, the referee would indicate "second medical examination".  As before, no manipulation may take place.  No treatment is allowed.  This would simply be an examination to determine whether the athlete can continue.</div> <div> Now if the blue player were to begin bleeding from his nose again. The contest would be stopped and the doctor called to stop the bleeding.  In this case, as it is the second visit to the same bleeding site, it is free..  There is no gesture.  The referee must make a mental note of this medical intervention.  If the nose bleeds again (third visit) then the contest is over. As it is Kiken gachi the judgment should be quickly consulted before rendering the decision as the rules require.</div> <div>  If the blue contestant were to bleed from a head wound suffered by the heads of the competitors colliding then this bleeding incident would be a first time intervention for a new bleeding site.  The doctor would stop the bleeding by using tape or bandage, etc.  There would be no gesture and the referee would have to make a mental note of this intervention.  This would apply to all bleeding wounds If the blue contestant was again injure, lets say to his head (possible concussion)  then this would be the third examination and that athlete would lose.  It would not matter if he could continue.  It would be the third visit.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> END</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="april_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> SHIMPANDO (The Way of the Referee)</div> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE NEWSLETTER                                  April 2003 (V3N4)</div> <div>                                                             Mr. Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <div> This National Referee Newsletter will be sent to those interested National referees.  If you are aware of other National referees who did not receive this newsletter and wish to, please send their e-mail.  I can not send this newsletter to any other interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DISCLAIMER</B></div> <bR> <div> The opinions and commentary expressed in this Newsletter on Interpretations, Clarifications, Reiterations and Changes of the rules is that of the author.  It may not necessarily be that of any National Organization.  This newsletter is not sanctioned or sponsored by any National Judo Organization.</div> <bR> <div> If any erroneous information is presented due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misinformation, as soon as I am made aware of it, the readers will be informed.</div> <bR> <div> Everyone must remember to confirm his or her understanding and clarify any confusion with your regional referee authority (State Referee Committee Chair, International Referee, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions with regard to the rules and refereeing, please direct them to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com"><U><U>Shimpando@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I will try to answer them.  Some of the questions may appear from time to time in this Newsletter.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> It would be advantageous to print this Newsletter out.  It will make it easier to understand and read at your leisure.  This Newsletter is also enclosed in a Word file as an attachment.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> LATEST NEWS</div> <bR> <div> GOLDEN SCORE OSAEKOMI PROBLEM CLARIFIED.</div> <div>    </div> <div> Situations which were brought up in the previous issue. (If blue has osaekomi for 11-24 seconds and then places his fingers inside the uke's sleeve (shido) for whatever reason.  Who wins?  Even though blue could have a Koka or Yuko or even a Waza-ari, the shido penalty called would end the hold.  Would it end the Contest?) </div> <div> <I>The United States Referee Commission discussed this at their recent meeting in Las Vegas (April 2003).  In the case, where tori has an osaekomi and at any time from 11-24 seconds tori commits a prohibited act, the penalty act will cause the tori to lose.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>It will follow the basic tenet that the "First score called wins."  </I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>VARIATIONS ON A THEME</B></div> <div> If blue has an osaekomi and white escapes and holds blue immediately with the valid osaekomi at 9 seconds that contest should be allowed to continue and the referee should call toketa for blue and then osaekomi for white.</div> <bR> <div> If blue has osaekomi on white and white escapes at 11-24 seconds and immediately places blue into an osaekomi, the referee should call toketa and then Matte.  Upon the call of toketa for blue, blue now has a score and therefore wins.  The Sudden Death Overtime contest is over.</div> <bR> <div> Interestingly enough at the Liberty Bell Classic I saw four Golden Score Hantei. We were told that the IJF statistics showed out of 5000 contests only three went to Golden Score Hantei.  There were only a little under 900 contests at the Liberty Bell.  Interesting?</div> <bR> <div> This Sudden Death Overtime is accepted by coaches and players as a better process than flags.  However, acceptance of Golden Score comes with its inherent weaknesses.  At the recent New York Open several high level contests ended with a penalty in the overtime period.  This was a great concern for some.  Is there anything (viable and feasible) that can remedy this?  IJF statistics were, in Golden Score 80% ended in positive scores only 20% with penalties.  This was no comfort for those that lost and their supporters by a penalty</div> <bR> <div> <B>HANDLING CONTESTS WITH SIGHT IMPAIRED AND SIGHT/HEARING IMPAIRED JUDO ATHLETES.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Check this Web Site out.  It has all the modifications for handling contests with blind and blind/deaf Judo athletes. </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.ibsa.es/eng/deportes/judo/reglamento.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ibsa.es/eng/deportes/judo/reg"><U><B><U>http://www.ibsa.es/eng/deportes/judo/reglamento.htm</U></B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> Using these rules will standardize the proper conduct of such contests.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> AM-CAN REFEREE SEMINAR </div> <div> This year the 31<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> Annual Am-Can International Judo Challenge will be held May 24 and 25, 2003.  This event is a National Referee Examination Site and Reevaluation Site.  This is the largest perennial Championships in the United States with over 800 competitors and eight competition areas.</div> <div> All National Referees are welcome.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Friday May 23 there will be an All Day 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Referee Workshop/Seminar</B>  held at the Am-Can Competition Venue  State University of New York at Buffalo-Alumni Arena.  The Workshop will be conducted by Mr. Richard Celotto, Dr. Sachio Ashida and Mr. Russ Scherer.  There will be a review of rules changes.  A more in depth look at some of the changes, videotape score analysis and some On the Mat activities.  If you will be attending, you must contact Mr. Bob Hyder at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:AmCanRef@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:AmCanRef@aol.com"><U><U>AmCanRef@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT> and inform him you will be attending the Workshop and which days you will be refereeing.  All referees and coaches are invited. </div> <bR> <div> <B>SHIMPANDO WEB SITE</B></div> <div> The short version URL is no longer working to access the Shimpando Website. You will have to use the actual URL which is quite long.  Please click on the blue hyperlink just below to access the Shimpando Web Site and then save the site with the longer URL address. <A HREF="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/te"><U>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> MARCH ANSWERS</B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> 24.  Do you believe there are different levels of kinsa?  (74)</div> <div>        a.  Yes!  There are different levels of kinsa, however the referee should not pigeon hole each attack into a specific slot.  The referee must take into account the overall kinsas of both contestants and determine the winner based on the referee's experience and feeling of the superior contestant.</div> <div>        b.  No !  Kinsa is kinsa, as koka is koka.  There is only one kinsa and should be recognized each time it occurs</div> <div>        c.  Yes!  There are many levels of kinsa and each valid attack should be evaluated at its level and the contestant with the most higher level attacks should win the contest.</div> <div>       d.  No!   Judgment for hantei is based on difference of attitude, skill and effectiveness of techniques.</div> <div> Yes!  There are two levels.  Big kinsas and little kinsas.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  This question explores the historical perspective of a part of refereeing which use to take place frequently but now has been relegated to a minor, however still important part of the referees repertoire of abilities.  As National referees I hope that all of you are familiar with the word "kinsa".  Kinsa is not found in the IJF Rules.  Kinsa refers to "slight advantage or advantage".  </div> <bR> <div> The simplest answer in this complicated topic is "c".  One cannot go wrong if one uses the cardinal rule of hantei, which is "Quality vs. Quantity".  "a" is the proverbial "zen" answer.  Quoted by those who haven't explored the process of kinsa deeply, but who may have a lot of experience (osmosis learning).  "b" actually is an answer I received from one of the "A" referees.  However, the large majority do agree that there are levels of kinsa.  "d' the first part is wrong.  However the second sentence is almost word for word what the rules say.  "e" is not correct, because there are more levels of kinsa than just big ones and little ones.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 25.  There are two basic forms of Hadaka jime. The old form had the inside edge of the right wrist up against the throat.  The little finger side of the choking hand was placed in the bend of the left elbow and the left hand was placed behind uke's head. Is this form of Hadaka jime still allowed to be used in contest today.       (75)</div> <div>      a.  Yes!</div> <div> No!</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:   The "old form" even though not used much, any more, still is allowed.  "a" is the answer.  Concern with this technique is the pressure the tori can apply to the neck, which can cause injury to the muscle and bones of the neck.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 26.  During blue's execution of a Ken ken o uchi gari (hopping) the horn sounds to end the contest, you have decided that any action will be valid within reason, however immediately following the horn (0.4 seconds) blue does a renraku waza attack of Ko uchi gari.  Should the second throw of the combination technique be valid?  </div> <div>      a.  Yes!  As long as continuity of the action is intact.</div> <div>      b.  No!   The renraku action started after the horn and there fore the throw is invalid.</div> <div>      c. Yes!  If the referee feels the renraku technique will impact the ground within a reasonable time it should be allowed.</div> <div> None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  "b" is the best answer.  Even though it is a combination technique, the actual second technique didn't start prior or during the sounding of the audible device and therefore that second, follow up technique would NOT be considered valid.  </div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> APRIL QUESTIONS</B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> 27.  Blue applies a shime waza on the edge of the danger zone.  White is completely outside, blue is 75% outside.  White makes an action which causes blue to leave the contest area.  The referee calls Matte, the blue contestant stands up, but the white contestant doesn't move, upon closer observation white is unconscious. What is the referee to do?         (77)</div> <div>      a.  Call the medical person onto the mat to treat the unconscious contestant, indicate to the table free examination, which allows treatment.  When the contestant has recovered, he will take his place on the white mark and the contest will continue.  White was conscious during the act which caused them to go outside.  The white contestant went unconscious when he was out and therefore should not count against him.</div> <div>      b.  Call Ippon, then soremade.  Call the medical person to treat white, when white has recovered have him stand on his mark and indicate red/blue the winner.  Even though the referee missed the choke, the choke was effective prior to matte being called </div> <div>      c.  Call the medical person to treat white, then have a conference with the judges and determine how to handle this situation.  </div> <div>      d.  None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> 28.  White is applying a shime waza, while on top of blue's back in ne-waza.  There is a lack of action and the referee calls Matte. White gets up and walks to his mark.  The blue contestant is unconscious.  What should the referee do? (78)</div> <div>       a.  Call the medical person onto the mat to treat the unconscious contestant, indicate to the table, free examination, which allows treatment.  When the contestant has recovered, he will take his place on the white mark and the contest will continue. The referee missed the choke and called Matte, therefore the choke can not count as it was recognized as effective after matte was called. </div> <div>       b.  Call Ippon, then soremade.  Call the medical person to treat white, when white has recovered have him stand on his mark and indicate red/blue the winner.  Even though the referee missed the choke, the choke was effective prior to matte being called.</div> <div>       c.  Call the medical person to treat white, then have a conference with the judges and determine how to handle this situation.</div> <div>      d.  None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> 29.  The two contestants go to their marks on the mat.  They bow to each other and the referee announces Hajime.  White runs at blue and <B>before either contestant can get any grip</B>, blue executes a well timed De ashi barai, throwing with the foot only.  White is thrown onto his back with force and speed.  What should the referee do?(79)</div> <div>      a.  Call nothing and allow the action to continue.</div> <div>      b.  Call Ippon</div> <div>      c.  Call waza-ari. Even though the landing was ippon, the lack of control of the throw should warrant only waza-ari being scored.</div> <div>      d.  Call Matte and restart the contest.</div> <div> None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> Answers to 27, 28 and 29 will be in the May Issue.</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> National_Referee_Group</div> <div> The National Referee Group is open to all National and International Referees.  This group is restricted and is by invitation only.  I wanted to limit it to National and International Referees in order to elicit higher level discussions on the rules and refereeing in general.</div> <div> If you are interested, e-mail me and I will send you an invitation.  If you couldn't figure out how to sign up then email me and I will register you directly.  I will only register those who wish to be in the group.</div> <div> <B>Suggestion</B></div> <div> If you are with a paid service provider you have six or seven mailboxes.  You should activate a new box and send me that email address.  This will help to keep your main box uncluttered.</div> <div> You can sign up for a Yahoo Email address.  It is FREE.  I know there are many more companies offering free email addresses.</div> <bR> <div>  [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> SHIMPANDO WEB SITE   </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> There is now a Shimpando web site, which will be accessible for those National and International Referees, interested.  Several sections are still under construction.  This site contains the back issues of the Shimpando Newsletter along with several other interesting pages.  I would ask that you keep the address confidential.  This site should not be shared.  </div> <bR> <div> This site is with FortuneCity.  The draw back is that there are pop up advertising blocks.  These can be removed by clicking on the "X" at the top right corner of the POP UP boxes.</div> <div> Click on the blue title to go directly to the Website:</div> <div>  You will be hyperlinked directly to the Shimpando Web site.</div> <div>   The site address is:      <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</B></FONT>          if you wish to reach it on your own.</div> <div> For those interested, you can save this site address to your favorite list, for further visits.  Enjoy!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> SOREMADE</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="march_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> SHIMPANDO (The Way of the Referee)</div> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE NEWSLETTER                                March 2003 (V3N3)</div> <div>                                                             Mr. Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <div> This National Referee Newsletter will be sent to those interested National referees.  If you are aware of other National referees who did not receive this newsletter and wish to, please send their e-mail.  I can not send this newsletter to any other interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DISCLAIMER</B></div> <bR> <div> The opinions and commentary expressed in this Newsletter on Interpretations, Clarifications, Reiterations and Changes of the rules is that of the author.  It may not necessarily be that of any National Organization.  This newsletter is not sanctioned or sponsored by any National Judo Organization.</div> <bR> <div> If any erroneous information is presented due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misinformation, as soon as I am made aware of it, the readers will be informed.</div> <bR> <div> Everyone must remember to confirm his or her understanding and clarify any confusion with your regional referee authority (State Referee Committee Chair, International Referee, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions with regard to the rules and refereeing, please direct them to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com"><U><U>Shimpando@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I will try to answer them.  Some of the questions may appear from time to time in this Newsletter.</div> <bR> <div> It would be advantageous to print this Newsletter out.  It will make it easier to understand and read at your leisure.  This Newsletter is also enclosed in a Word file as an attachment.</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> LATEST NEWS</div> <bR> <div> <B>GOLDEN SCORE OSAEKOMI PROBLEMS</B></div> <div> Situations which were brought up in the previous issue. (If blue has osaekomi for 11-24 seconds and then places his fingers inside the uke's sleeve (shido) for whatever reason.  Who wins?  Even though blue could have a Koka or Yuko or even a Waza-ari, the shido penalty called would end the hold.  Would it end the Contest?) This will be discussed at high levels and a final consensus will be reached and you will be informed.  It is a very rare situation.  With Golden Score so new, incidences will take time to occur.  </div> <bR> <div> Interestingly enough at the Liberty Bell Classic I saw four Golden Score Hantei. We were told that the IJF statistics were out of 5000 contests only three went to Golden Score Hantei.  Interesting?</div> <bR> <div> This Sudden Death Overtime is accepted by coaches and players as a better process than flags.  However, acceptance of Golden Score comes with its inherent weaknesses.  At the recent New York Open several high level contests ended with a penalty in the overtime period.  This was a great concern for some.  Is there anything (viable and feasible) that can remedy this?  IJF statistics were, in Golden Score 80% ended in positive scores only 20% with penalties.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>REST PERIOD</B></div> <div> I have received several emails and calls with reference to what is the allowable rest period between contests for an athlete.  The IJF rules specifically state in Article 10, that a contestant will have 10 minutes.</div> <div> Some Local and Regional events have continued to use 5 minutes, but this is made clear to the contestants.</div> <div> When a contest ends for a player, the 10 minute clock starts, whether it is 2- five minute contests or 5- two minute contests or 10 one minutes contests or any combination, that player is allowed 10 minutes total time to rest in International, National, International and top Regional events.  </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>AM</B></FONT><B>-</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF3366" FACE="Arial" ><B>CAN</B></FONT><B> REFEREE SEMINAR</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> This year the 31<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> Annual Am-Can International Judo Challenge will be held May 24 and 25, 2003.  This event is a National Referee Examination Site and Reevaluation Site.  This is the largest perennial Championships in the United States with over 800 competitors and eight competition areas.</div> <div> All National Referees are welcome.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Friday May 23 there will be an All Day 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Referee Workshop/Seminar</B>  held at the Am-Can Competition Venue  State University of New York at Buffalo-Alumni Arena.  The Workshop will be conducted by Mr. Richard Celotto, Dr. Sachio Ashida and Mr. Russ Scherer.  There will be a review of rules changes.  A more in depth look at some of the changes, videotape score analysis and some On the Mat activities.  If you will be attending, you must contact Mr. Bob Hyder at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:AmCanRef@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:AmCanRef@aol.com"><U><U>AmCanRef@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT> and inform him you will be attending the Workshop and which days you will be refereeing.  All referees and coaches are invited. </div> <bR> <div> <B>SHIMPANDO WEB SITE</B></div> <div> The short version URL is no longer working to access the Shimpando Website. You will have to use the actual URL which is quite long.  Please click on the blue hyperlink just below to access the Shimpando Web Site and then save the site with the longer URL address. <A HREF="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/te"><U>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>FEBRUARY ANSWERS</B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> When deciding advantage for a Hantei situation, what significance do you believe ne-waza should have? (71)</div> <div> a.  No advantage. </div> <div> b..  If there was not an actual hold taking place (1-9 seconds).Ne-waza situations should count. If one contestant causes the other to be almost in a hold, or almost submit from a shime or kansetsu waza.</div> <div> c.  The amount of time one contestant is in control of the other in ne-waza should be taken into account when deciding the winner.</div> <div> d.  The amount of time one contestant is on top of the other contestant (riding time) in ne-waza should be taken into account when deciding a winner.</div> <div> e.  None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  Somewhat moot with Sudden Death Overtime, but hantei is still possible, however remote.  Most referees never discuss this topic in any significant detail.  They do not really discuss hantei. I have asked many of the IJF-A referees what weight ne-waza plays in the judgment of Hantei situations.  I received a myriad of different opinions. This question should be discussed as it entails a great many variables.  "a" is not a good answer. "d" is very debatable because in Judo, being on the bottom can be an advantage to some players.  Some believe that if a hold (osaekomi) does not take place even for a second there can be no advantage in ne-waza.  So "d" is not very viable in most senior referees minds.  However most related in my words "almost" in a hold, a choke or an armlock should count as advantage in the decision making process of hantei.  This supports "b" as a viable answer. The "b" answer was poorly worded however contains some truth.  "c" was a problem for most as they wanted to see actual hold downs, near chokes and near armlocks.  "e" would be probably the best answer as elements of "b", "c"and "d" are all viable responses.  For a clearer explanation review of this topic is necessary at a seminar or workshop.</div> <bR> <div> A player grips with a pistol grip at the end of the sleeve.  What should the referee do? (99-2)</div> <div> a.  Allow the action to continue.</div> <div> b.  Wait for five seconds and then stop the contest and penalize the offender with shido.</div> <div> c.  Immediately stop the contest and penalize the offender with shido.</div> <div> d.  Allow the player a second or two to readjust, if they do not, stop the contest and penalize the offender with shido.</div> <div> e.  The player should not be allowed on the mat with a weapon.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  "a' is not an option. "b" is  not an option.  "e" is in certain States allowable.(just checking to see if anyone is reading this.) "c" is a good answer if you follow the letter of the law. "d" is the good answer if you know judo and follow the spirit of the law.  If the player takes advantage of the grip even for a second the grip is illegal.  Using the pistol grip as a grip breaking move is illegal according to the IJF Referee Commission. Remember this is a negative judo act.  The fact is as many of you have found out it is difficult to see these grips right away.  Many competitors are taking a normal sleeve end grip and twisting it so it looks like a pistol grip.  You must be sure that you are not to quick to penalize this normal (legal) grip  What is the intent of the grip?</div> <bR> <div> 23.  In the cases of Double Sogo gachi, Double Kiken gachi and Simultaneous Ippon, how is the referee to end the contest?</div> <div>      a.  The referee should wave his arm above his head in the "not valid" gesture.</div> <div>      b.  The referee should indicate blue the winner and then white the winner.</div> <div>      c.  The referee should indicate Hikiwake.</div> <div>      d.  The referee should simply announce Soremade, there should be no gesture. The referee should then inform the contestants that they must replay the contest immediately.</div> <div> e.  None of these are adequate.  See the attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> ANSWER:  "a' is not an appropriate response. "b" isn't quite right either.  The fact is, according to the rule Article 19 f ii  in the case of Double Sogo gachi and Simultaneous Ippon the referee is to end the contest with Soremade, then announce Hikiwake.  The referee then informs the players that they must replay the contest immediately with no rest. If one refuses s/he loses.  In the case of double kiken gachi both players were unable to continue in that contest this is a matter to be decided on a case by case basis how to replay the contest if at all.  All of these situations are quite rare, especially double kiken gachi.  I have seen all of them occur in actual competitions over the years.  SO, "c' is half right. "d" is half right.  "e" ends up the best answer using the explanation above.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> MARCH QUESTIONS</B></div> <div> <B>IJF RULE CLARIFICATION INVENTORY</B></div> <div> <B>NUMBER TWO</B></div> <div> <B>Developed by Mr. Richard J. Celotto</B></div> <bR> <div> 24.  Do you believe there are different levels of kinsa?  (74)</div> <div>        a.  Yes!  There are different levels of kinsa, however the referee should not pigeon hole each attack into a specific slot.  The referee must take into account the overall kinsas of both contestants and determine the winner based on the referee's experience and feeling of the superior contestant.</div> <div>        b.  No !  Kinsa is kinsa, as koka is koka.  There is only one kinsa and should be recognized each time it occurs</div> <div>        c.  Yes!  There are many levels of kinsa and each valid attack should be evaluated at its level and the contestant with the most higher level attacks should win the contest.</div> <div>       d.  No!   Judgment for hantei is based on difference of attitude, skill and effectiveness of techniques.</div> <div>       e.  Yes!  There are two levels.  Big kinsas and little kinsas.</div> <bR> <div> 25.  There are two basic forms of Hadaka jime. The old form had the inside edge of the right wrist up against the throat.  The little finger side of the choking hand was placed in the bend of the left elbow and the left hand was placed behind uke's head. Is this form of Hadaka jime still allowed to be used in contest today.       (75)</div> <div>      a.  Yes!</div> <div>      b.  No!</div> <bR> <div> 26.  During blue's execution of a Ken ken o uchi gari (hopping) the horn sounds to end the contest, you have decided that any action will be valid within reason, however immediately following the horn (0.4 seconds) blue does a renraku waza attack of Ko uchi gari.  Should the second throw of the combination technique be valid?  </div> <div>      a.  Yes!  As long as continuity of the action is intact.</div> <div>      b.  No!   The renraku action started after the horn and there fore the throw is invalid.</div> <div>      c. Yes!  If the referee feels the renraku technique will impact the ground within a reasonable time it should be allowed.</div> <div> d.  None of the above are adequate.  See attached sheet.</div> <bR> <div> Answers to 24, 25 and 26 will be in the April Issue.</div> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> National_Referee_Group</div> <div> The National Referee Group is open to all National and International Referees.  This group is restricted and is by invitation only.  I wanted to limit it to National and International Referees in order to elicit higher level discussions on the rules and refereeing in general.</div> <div> If you are interested, e-mail me and I will send you an invitation.  If you couldn't figure out how to sign up then email me and I will register you directly.  I will only register those who wish to be in the group.</div> <div> <B>Suggestion</B></div> <div> If you are with a paid service provider you have six or seven mailboxes.  You should activate a new box and send me that email address.  This will help to keep your main box uncluttered.</div> <div> You can sign up for a Yahoo Email address.  It is FREE.  I know there are many more companies offering free email addresses.</div> <bR> <div>  [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> SHIMPANDO WEB SITE   </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> There is now a Shimpando web site, which will be accessible for those National and International Referees, interested.  Several sections are still under construction.  This site contains the back issues of the Shimpando Newsletter along with several other interesting pages.  I would ask that you keep the address confidential.  This site should not be shared.  </div> <bR> <div> This site is with FortuneCity.  The draw back is that there are pop up advertising blocks.  These can be removed by clicking on the "X" at the top right corner of the POP UP boxes.</div> <div> Click on the blue title to go directly to the Website:</div> <div>  You will be hyperlinked directly to the Shimpando Web site.</div> <div>   The site address is:      <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/terminus/252/</B></FONT>          if you wish to reach it on your own.</div> <div> For those interested, you can save this site address to your favorite list, for further visits.  Enjoy!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> END</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="february_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> SHIMPANDO (The Way of the Referee)</div> <div> NATIONAL REFEREE NEWSLETTER               February 2003 (V3N2)</div> <div>                                                             Mr. Richard J. Celotto</div> <bR> <div> This National Referee Newsletter will be sent to those interested National referees.  If you are aware of other National referees who did not receive this newsletter and wish to, please send their e-mail.  I can not send this newsletter to any other interested parties.</div> <bR> <div> <B>DISCLAIMER</B></div> <bR> <div> The opinions and commentary expressed in this Newsletter on Interpretations, Clarifications, Reiterations and Changes of the rules is that of the author.  It may not necessarily be that of any National Organization.  This newsletter is not sanctioned or sponsored by any National Judo Organization.</div> <bR> <div> If any erroneous information is presented due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misinformation, as soon as I am made aware of it, the readers will be informed.</div> <bR> <div> Everyone must remember to confirm his or her understanding and clarify any confusion with your regional referee authority (State Referee Committee Chair, International Referee, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> If you have any questions with regard to the rules and refereeing, please direct them to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:Shimpando@aol.com"><U><U>Shimpando@aol.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I will try to answer them.  Some of the questions may appear from time to time in this Newsletter.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> It would be advantageous to print this Newsletter out.  It will make it easier to understand and read at your leisure.  This Newsletter is also enclosed in a Word file as an attachment.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]][][][][][][]</div> <bR> <div> LATEST NEWS</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>TWO GROUPS OF PENALTIES     HOW TO CALL IT!</B></div> <bR> <div> As I understand it, the process for calling SHIDO penalties will be as follows.</div> <div> The referee will call shido each time a shido violation is committed.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Preliminary Explanations for I hope some clarification.</I></div> <div> <I>There are two prevalent types of scoreboards being used in the United States.  The first, which we will refer to as "Type 3" is the three columns per side (blue or white) layout where the penalties are indicated on the bottom of the each of the three columns.  This usually uses a diamond shaped marker which is slide/moved over the S (shido), C (chui) or K (keikoku), which is written on the bottom of the Koka, Yuko and Keikoku columns respectively. This is the board, which is displayed in the IJF Refereeing Rules. The C should be replaced with S2 and the K replaced with S3.</I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="04bc4b60.gif" border=0 width="452" height="182" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>The second common scoreboard which we will refer to as "Type 4" is the four column type.  This type of board has four columns per side layout.  The extra column is for the penalties. The placards or markers for this fourth (penalty) column use to be S for shido, C for chui and K for keikoku.  They should now read "S" for shido, "S2" for the second shido, and "S3" for the third shido.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#008080" FACE="Century Schoolbook" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>There was a practical reason for this alternate design.  This board could be worked from the top of a table and the Operator could work behind the board seated in a chair. The type 3 board was too high when placed on a table and operators couldn't see over the top of the boards unless they stood the entire time.  Type 3 boards are generally run by operators working from the sides and/or front of the Scoreboard. </I></div> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="04dcd830.gif" border=0 width="461" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>                                        </I></div> <div> <B>Scenario</B></div> <div> During a contest the blue contestant steps outside (old chui, new shido). The referee will stop the contest have the players stand on their marks (blue and white tape), demonstrate the prohibited act (as we have done in the past), point (with the index/pointer finger from a closed fist) towards the blue contestant and announce "Shido<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Century Schoolbook" ><I>". </I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 3 scoreboard will place the shido card (diamond marker) (marker/placard) under the koka column for blue and place on white's koka column a card indicating one (1) koka.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT><I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 4 scoreboard will place the  "S" shido card (marker/placard) in the penalty column for blue and place in white's koka column a card indicating one (1) koka.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> The contest continues and about a minute later blue does a cat's paw grip, the referee will stop the contest, has the players stand on their marks, demonstrate the violation to blue, point towards blue and announcing "Shido". </div> <bR> <div> <I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 3 scoreboard will place the penalty card (diamond marker) (marker/placard) under the Yuko column for blue and remove from white's koka column the koka and place in white's yuko column a card indicating one (1) yuko.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT><I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 4 scoreboard will place the  "S2" shido card (marker/placard) in the penalty column for blue and remove the koka from white's koka column and place in white's yuko column a card indicating one (1) yuko.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Approximately 30 seconds later during the contest, blue bends white's fingers back (old chui/new shido) during ne-waza.  The referee will stop the contest, stand the players on their marks, and demonstrate the violation to blue, then point to blue and announce "Shido".</div> <bR> <div> <I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 3 scoreboard will place the penalty card (diamond marker) (marker/placard) under the Waza-ari column for blue and remove from white's yuko column the yuko and place in white's waza-ari column a card indicating one (1) waza-ari.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   </FONT><I>The Recorder (Scoreboard Operator) on a type 4 scoreboard will place the  "S3" shido card (marker/placard) in the penalty column for blue and remove the yuko from white's yuko column and place in white's waza-ari column a card indicating one (1) waza-ari.</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> If there is a fourth shido violation for blue, the referee would stop the contest, place the players on their marks, call the judges in for consultation as is required by the current rules.  After the judges sit down the referee would demonstrate the prohibited act to the blue contestant and then point and announce "Hansoku make".  The referee would then announce "Soremade" and then indicate the white contestant the winner.  The blue contestant would be allowed to continue in the competition due to the fact that this hansoku make was of the indirect type (accumulated, not direct).</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>NEW YORK OPEN</B></div> <bR> <div> The Twentieth Annual New York Open Championships will be held Sunday March 9, 2003 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.  This is a Level C Championship.  The Judo is very strong and dynamic.  Teams from Brazil, Romania, OTC, Canada and Poland will be competing along with