Tournament  |  Banquet and Memorabilia Auction  |  Memorabilia Donations

EVENTS
The 11th World MasterAthlete Judo Championships, hosted by Atlanta Judo Midtown, will offer Kata and Shiai competition. The Championships will be held August 19 – August 23, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. Following the tournament, closing ceremonies and a banquet will be held, featuring a  first time ever Judo Memorabilia Auction, with all proceeds donated to furthering the sport of Judo through the World Masters Judo Association.

TOURNAMENT
The World MasterAthlete Judo Championships will take place from August 19 – August 23, 2009. A detailed schedule can be found on the World Masters Judo Association web site (click here)              

The general competitors’ schedule is as follows:

            Tuesday, August 18, 2009
                        Judoka and Kata Registration at the Venue
                       
            Wednesday, August 19, 2009
                        Kata Competition
                        Judoka Registration at the Venue
                        Weigh-in at the Venue, M5 – M11 and F1-F9
                        Kata Medal Ceremony

            Thursday, August 20, 2009
                        Open Registration at the Venue
                        Weigh-in at the Venue: M2, M4
                        Competition: M5-M11 and F1-F9
                        Medal Ceremonies

            Friday, August 21, 2009
                        Open Registration at the Venue
                        Weigh-in at the Venue: M1, M3
                        Competition: M2, M4
                        Medal Ceremonies

            Saturday, August 22, 2009
                        Open and Team Registration at the Venue
                        Competition: M1, M3
                        Medal Ceremonies
                        Banquet

            Sunday, August 23, 2009
                        Open Competition: Male and Female
                        Open Finals
                        Open Medal Ceremonies
                        Team Competition: Male and Female
                        Team Finals
                        Team Medal Ceremonies
                        Closing Ceremonies

BANQUET AND MEMORABILIA AUCTION
A pool-side, fun filled banquet  featuring southern American food and music to dance, swim or just sit back and enjoy. That’s this year’s MasterAthlete banquet held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the official tournament hotel, the Westin Atlanta Airport. And you won’t want to miss the excitement of the first Judo Memorabilia Auction, featuring items donated and signed by some of the greatest in the sport of judo. Check out our incredible Southern Menu.

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to furthering the sport of judo through future World MasterAthlete Championships. If you would like to donate to the auction, please email matthew@atlantajudomidtown.com or see below.

JUDO MEMORABILIA DONATIONS NEEDED
The first ever World Masters Judo Memorabilia Silent Auction will be held during the tournament Banquet on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Please donate memorabilia signed Judogis, Autographed Photos, and the like. Be creative! Of course, the more description of the item the better.

Let's make this something special, folks! All proceeds of the auctioned memorabilia will be donated to the WMJA fund to keep this great tournament growing. Your Banquet ticket is all that is required to attend. Please send donated memorabilia to:

Atlanta Judo Midtown
99 Peachtree St., Suite 203
Atlanta, GA, 30303
USA