Rules & Referee Clinic
Improve your knowledge of the 2025 competition rules and/or Begin the process to becoming a Junior or Regional Referee!
Saturday October 11, 2025
Get ready for the 2025-2026 judo season with our Rules and Referee Clinic – an essential opportunity for athletes, coaches and aspiring referees.
* Athletes: Learn exactly how the rules will be applied this season so you can step onto the
tatami with confidence and a competitive edge.
* Coaches: Stay ahead of the curve with a clear understanding of both the rules and the
new/revised techniques that will be permitted this year.
* Judoka interested in officiating: Begin your journey toward earning your Junior Referee
Certification or Regional Referee Certification.
USJF Sanctioned Event: pending
Clinician: Sensei Mike Hiatt, N4 Regional Referee
Venue: Athol Elementary School Gymnasium
Address: 6333 E. Menser Ave, Athol, Idaho 83801
Eligibility: Open to registrants 10 years of age and older with current USJF, USJA or USA Judo membership.
Cost: 35.00
Contact: lakelandjudoclub@gmail.com or 406-291-1220
Clinic Schedule
SATURDAY
9 AM – Noon Direct Instruction. Learning and application of the rules in Tachi
Waza and Ne Waza.
Noon – 12:30 PM Lunch will be provided
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Scoring Application. Judoka will have several rounds of rondori
to apply their new/revised techniques while future referees will
practice practice scoring live matches.