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2008 Results
The results for this year's tournament are available here.
HALLOWEEN NEWS
Driving in on Friday night? Be prepared for a treat!
In response to your requests, the HOJT is offering an Halloween adventure for the little
ones on Friday night. Five rooms in the Tournament Hotel will be designated as Safe
Homes. Kids, with a parent, can ÒTrick or TreatÓ the occupants of these rooms.
Halloween masks, punch, cookies and treats will be available in the Comfort Inn Hotel
lobby.
IMPORTANT NEWS
USA Judo requires the Certificate for Non-Black Belt Contestants for ALL shiai competitors in ALL divisions, as demonstrated by the tournament requirements for USA Judo Junior Nationals that require the non-black belt certificates for junior divisions. The entry packet for the Houston Open Judo Tournament has been revised to show this change. Please be sure that you have downloaded the current version of the Entry Packet, or that you have filled out the "Certificate of Non-Black Belt Competitors" (found on page 7 of the entry packet) if you are NOT a Black Belt, regardless of your age or division you will be entering.
Tournament trophies:
We've just received the trophies for the tournament. Take a look!
Tournament photographer:
B-Rose photography will be on-site to take your individual portrait, team,
awards and mat-side pictures. These photos can be purchased and printed
on the spot!
Here is the price list.
Referee and Rules Clinic:
Mark Oermann will be holding a Referee and Rules clinic Friday Night.
Also, a test for local and regional referees will also be held.
For more information, send Mark an email.
Outlet Mall Vouchers:
The Outlets at Conroe (located right next to the tournament hotel) have provided
75 vouchers for people attending the tournament. These vouchers can be redeemed at
the Outlets for a VIP saving card that will get the holder discounts at the stores
in the mall.
There are only 75 of these vouchers available. First come, first served.