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1999-2001 Refereeing
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Note: The following IJF Refereeing Rules amendments were those policy decisions that were approved by the IJF Referee Commission from 1999 to 2001 and then ratified at the recent 2001 Munich Ordinary Congress. They include all rules changes made by the IJF Referee Commission after the 1999 Birmingham Ordinary Congress up to the 2001 Munich Ordinary Congress.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that we eliminate the Manual Scoreboards during all IJF Events. There should be Manual scoreboards available in case electronic scoreboards have a problem. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a lady, who has blood on her pants, it will be dealt the same as tee shirt that has a rip for ladies. A lady Referee or by someone designated by the Organising Committee, will escort the contestant to the private area and the competitor must change as quickly as possible. 2000 Rome March 25
The IJF Commission recommends that if there is a pause before the landing on the back, side, hip, etc. will be downgraded by one score. The principle is the same as tomoe-nage where there is a pause the maximum the score can be is waza-ari. This would come into effect on January 1st, 2002. 2001 July - Munich
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that judogi check will only be done for solution, blood, color, hygiene, thickness and hardness, and advertising. The tools to check the size of the judogi will be available for the competitor and coach, at the judogi check table. 2001 July - Munich
Once the competitor is on the contest area and the judogi is checked by the Referees and the judogi size does not conform to the regulations the contestant will be penalised with a DIRECT HANSOKU MAKE. This will be enforce as of January 1st, 2002 and will be used during the 2002 Junior World Championships. This Rule will be followed for the 2003 World Championships in Osaka, Japan. 2001 July - Munich
a. To throw the opponent by winding one leg around the opponents leg is DIRECT HANSOKU MAKE. This will come into effect on January 1st, 2002. 2001 July - Munich.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends to change Article 27 (c) xxii to read:
a. To throw the opponent by winding one leg around the opponents leg is DIRECT HANSOKU MAKE. This would come into effect on January 1st, 2002. 2001 July - Munich
i) To intentionally avoid taking hold in order to prevent action in the contest. (Kumikata gesture)
v) In a standing position, to continually hold the opponent's sleeve end(s) for a defensive purpose (Generally within 3 to 5 seconds) or to grasp by "screwing up" the sleeve. (Kumikata gesture)
vi) In a standing position, to continually keep the opponent's fingers of one or both hands interlocked, in order to prevent action in the contest. (Generally within 3 to 5 seconds). (Kumikata gesture)
x) In a standing position to take any grip other than a "normal" grip without attacking. (Generally within 3 to 5 seconds). (Kumikata gesture)
Taking a pistol grip at the bottom of the sleeve and folding over the bottom of the sleeve end over is a direct SHIDO. (Kumikata gesture). `

ii) To adopt in a standing position an excessively defensive posture. (Generally within 3 to 5 seconds). (Negative Judo gesture)
iv) To stand, both feet completely within the danger zone UNLESS - beginning an attack, executing an attack, countering the opponent's attack or defending against the opponent's attack. (Generally 5 seconds). (Negative judo gesture).
vii) To intentionally disarrange his own judogi or to untie or retie the belt or the trousers without the referee's permission. (Negative judo gesture)
viii) To pull the opponent down in order to start ne-waza unless in accordance with Article 16. (Negative Judo gesture)
ix) To insert a finger or fingers inside the opponent's sleeve or bottom of his trousers, or to grasp by "screwing up" his sleeve. (Negative Judo gesture)
xiii) To encircle the end of the belt or jacket around any part of the opponent's body. (Negative Judo gesture)
xiv) To take the judogi in the mouth. (Negative Judo gesture)
xv) To put a hand, arm, foot or leg directly on the opponent's face. (Negative Judo gesture)
xvi) To put a foot or a leg in the opponent's belt, collar or lapel. (Negative Judo gesture)
iii) To make an action designed to give the impression of an attack but which clearly shows that there was no intent to throw the opponent. (FALSE ATTACK gesture.)
xi) In a standing position, before or after kumikata has been established, not to make any attacking moves. (See Appendix NON-COMBATIVITY). (Non-Combativity gesture)
CHUI STEPPING OUT GESTURE
vi) From tachi-waza or ne-waza to go outside the contest area or intentionally force the opponent to go outside the contest area. (See Article 9 - "Exceptions"). (Stepping out gesture)
Kicking the opponent with no intent to throw or to set up the opponent is a penalty of Chui. 2001 July - Munich
All the six (6) new gestures will be used as of January 1st, 2002. It will be used during the 2002 Junior World Championships followed by future World Championships. 2001 July - Munich
Taking a high grip on the opponent's collar is regarded as "normal" even if the hand is gripping on the opposite side of the opponent's jacket, providing the hand passes behind the opponent's head
The IJF Referee Commission recommends eliminating this paragraph from the IJF Refereeing Rules since it is not normal kumikata under our new Refereeing Rules. 2001 February Budapest
Long Hair
If long hair that is not tied properly and is a negative to the other competitor, and the Referee calls Matte to tie it proper the first time will be free. Any time the Referee calls Matte to tie the hair it must be counted or after a Matte situation the time is extended because one of the competitors is adjusting the hair it must be counted. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that kicking the opponent with no intent to throw or to set up the opponent is a penalty of chui. For example: The Referees should look for actions such as one opponent trying an ashi-waza technique or to set-up the opponent, and the other opponent just kicks the other opponent on the shin(s), this will be a penalty of CHUI. 2001 February Budapest
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that if force or excessive pressure is put on the back area by an opponent, that the penalty is hansoku-make according to Article 27 (d) xxviii. 2001 July Budapest
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that blue and white tape be put on the side of the contest area for the competitors on a trial basis in the World Championships in Munich. This will help the competitors come to the proper position to do the bow on and off the contest area. 2001 July - Budapest
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that in difficult situation (i.e. where the Referee awards Yuko for Blue and the Judge indicates Waza-ari for White) the 3 Referee must meet and discuss the matter. The Referees may approach the Referee Commission table and ask their opinion. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that tape can only be used by the doctor to cover the blood from either or both contestants, 2001 February Budapest
Normal Kumikata is taking hold with the left hand the opponents right side of the opponent sleeve, collar, breast area, right top of the shoulder or back and with the right hand the left side of the opponent’s sleeve, collar, breast area, left top of the shoulder or back above the belt. 2001 February Budapest.
The IJF Refereeing Commission recommends that breaking a Kumikata quickly with pistol grip or the folding the bottom of the sleeve end over, and taking a kumikata, is this a penalty of Shido. 2001 February Budapest.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that if a contestant continues to take an abnormal kumikata, the time will be reduced from ¡°3 to 5 seconds, to ¡°3 seconds, and to a direct penalty of shido. 2001 February Budapest.
Appendix 2nd, & 5th paragraph since the Article section is clear.
2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Kata Guruma on the knees and falling directly back is Hansoku Make, the same as standing Kata Guruma. 2001 February Budapest.
When a contestant performs or attempts to perform a kansetsu-waza or shime-waza from the standing position and the result with control is not sufficiently apparent. 2001 February Budapest.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Kata Guruma on the knees and falling directly back is Hansoku Make, the same as standing Kata Guruma. 2001 February Budapest
Article 27 (a) vi – In a standing position, to continually keep the opponent fingers of one or both hands interlocked, in order to prevent action in the contest. (Generally within 3 to 5 seconds). January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
Article 27 (a) xi – In a standing position, before or after kumikata has been established, not to make any attacking moves. (see Appendix NON-COMBATIVITY). 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Article 27 (c) xxvii, which reads, To make unnecessary calls, remarks, or gestures derogatory to the opponent or referee during the contest will now become Hansoku Make even after sore made. January 1st, 2001
2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that a one-sided grip is not normal or standard and the competitor has 3 to 5 seconds to attack or the competitor will be penalised with shido. January 1st, 2001
2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that Article 27 (a) ii will be applied: To adopt in a standing position, after kumikata, an excessively defensive posture, and the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds or the competitor will be penalised with shido. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
Hooking one leg between the opponent’s leg with no intent to throw.
The IJF Referee Commission agrees that this is not standard kumikata and the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds or the competitor will be penalised with shido. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
a. It maybe necessary in some difficult situations where, which competitor should receive the score, the referee should point to the competitors corresponding tape (blue or white). January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
b. For example, in a situation where one Judge gives an IPPON for one contestant (blue) and the Referee and other Judge give YUKO to the other contestant (white)), the 3 referee should meet to discuss the awarding of the score. January 1st, 2001. October 22-24th Nabeul
Special spray on hand to give additional grip, is this against the spirit of judo or fair play?
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that any type of spray or other solutions, to give an advantage over the opponent is strictly prohibited. Article 27 (d) xxviii Hansoku-Make, against the spirit of Judo. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that any type of rubber braces or elastic bandages or other material that give an advantage to a competitor will be prohibited. The judogi control personnel must check the competitors during judogi control and the Referee are the final check prior to hajime. Article 27 (d) xxviii Hansoku-Make against the spirit of Judo. January 1st, 2001. October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that scissoring from below like tate-shiho-gatame (feet/ankle) without loss of control is not toketa. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that the competitors will be given one free time to retie their hair and the next time will be a penalty of shido. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
Normal or Standard Kumikata
The IJF Commission has agreed on Normal or Standard kumikata and any other grip, the competitor must attack within 3 to 5 seconds. Article 27(a) (x). January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
Kumikata
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that the present rule under Article 27 (a) i be used and to change the word hold to kumikata.
To intentionally avoid taking a kumikata in order to prevent action in the contest, the penalty is shido. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that, holding the bottom of the sleeve by folding the sleeve end over will be a penalty of shido. January 1st, 2001. 2000 October 22-24th Nabeul
Any type of vomit by the competitor will result in kiken-gachi for the other competitor. Confirmed again in Rome – 2000 March #19
The IJF Referee Commission agrees in Kata-Guruma, with the competitor on the back, and throwing directly backwards, is HANSOKU MAKE. This is a dangerous situation! 2000 Rome – March #28
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that on January 1st, 2001, anytime the Doctor is called to attend to an athlete it is recorded and the doctor has one minute to deal with this situation, with the Referees discretion. The only time it is not recorded is when the doctor is called for an illegal act by one of the competitors and now the doctor has more time and may treat the other competitor. 2000 Rome – March #27
The Patton colour of the judogi: blue colour, according to the IJF pattern number.
Maximum of one-centimetre thickness and 5-centimeter width, in the collar, a measuring device will be used from the bottom of the collar to around the neck and down to the bottom of the other side of the collar during judogi control. 2000 Rome – March #3.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that in the interpretation of IPPON, largely on the back means, more than 50% of the back. Rome – March 2000. #23
The article 16 and 17 should be applied in this situation. The IJF Referee Commission recommends that if the technique is not immediately apparent it must result in Matte. 2000 Rome – March #22
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that in the future the Referees must attend the Referee seminar prior to all IJF Events, otherwise the Referee will be disqualified from Refereeing. October 22-24th Nabeul
All finals to be observed by all IJF Referee Commission Members.
In future IJF Events, the IJF Referee Commission will all congregate in the area where the finals are being held to observe the contest. January 1st, 2001. October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that each Continental Union may add up to 2 Referees, that are properly roistered, to the IJF Spring seminar. All expenses will be paid by the Continental union or the participant. 2001 July Munich.
Grading of Referees during a World Championships to ¡°B¡±. (B, B1, B2)
B Olympic roistered
B1 World championship roister
B2 Junior world championship roister
This IJF Referee Commission recommends that the previous meeting be adjusted to make the correction in the procedure to the grading of the Referees. Rome – March 2000. #4
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that an exceptional lady Referee, that has been identified during the ladies seminar, and that has a Continental License maybe be fast tracked for International examination on a case by case basis. October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that the selection of Referees for the Ladies seminar, be given to the roistered Olympic and World Championship lady Referees. The exception will be if they have gone to the IJF Spring Annual Referee Seminar. 2001 July Munich
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece the number of Referee must be increased from 24 to 30. This would allow the IJF Referee Commission to have more flexibility in the selection of Referees plus this would allow the Commission to suspend some of the Referees whose performance is unacceptable. October 22-24th Nabeul
2001 Seminar
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that each Continental Union must select the Referees for next years seminar, that are on the Olympic or World Championship roster list and have a potential to Referee in the 2004 Olympics in Greece. October 22-24th Nabeul
The IJF Referee Commission has developed a 4-year program, like the athletes, to ensure that the Referees have a program, leading up to the 2004 Olympic Games. This program should be a model for Continents that have few high level competitions for the referees to develop and to keep sharp and up-to-date.
1. The Referee must come to the IJF Sponsored 2001 spring seminar and tournament.
2. The Referee must referee in their 2001 Continental Championships.
3. The Referee must referee in the 2001 World Championships in Munich, Germany.
4. The Referee must Referee in 2 other high level competitions in 2001 outside their Continent except Continents that have major high level tournaments.
5. The Referees must also referee in as many tournaments in their Country and Region as possible.
6. The referees must get evaluation and critiques at each tournament.
7. The Referee must come to the IJF Sponsored 2002 spring seminar and tournament.
8. The Referee must referee in their 2002 Continental Championships.
9. The Referee must referee in the 2002 Junior World Championships, except Continents that have major high level tournaments.
10. The Referee must Referee in 2 other high level competitions in 2002 outside their Continent, except Continents that have major high level tournaments.
11. The Referees must also referee in as many tournaments in their Country and Region as possible.
12. The referees must get evaluation and critiques at each tournament.
13. The Referee must come to the IJF Sponsored 2003 spring seminar and tournament.
14. The Referee must referee in their 2003 Continental Championships.
15. The Referee must referee in the 2003 World Championships in Osaka, Japan.
16. The Referee must Referee in 2 other high level competitions in 2003 outside their Continent, except Continents that have major high level tournaments.
17. The Referees must also referee in as many tournaments in their Country and Region as possible.
18. The referees must get evaluation and critiques at each tournament.
19. The Referee must come to the IJF Sponsored 2004 spring seminar and tournament.
20. The Referee must referee in their 2004 Continental Championships.
21. The Referee must Referee in 2 other high level competitions in 2004 outside their Continent, prior to the Olympic Games except Continents that have major high level tournaments.
22. The Referees must referee in as many tournaments in their Country and Region as possible leading up to the Olympic Games.
23. The referees must get evaluation and critiques at each tournament.
The IJF Referee Commission will be experimenting on a computerized system for the selection of Referees during the tournament. The IJF Referee Commission would select the pool finals and medal contests since they will be able to select the best referees from that day performance. By using the computerised system for the selection of referees this would allow the Referee Commission members to concentrate on the contest and to help the referees. The goal is to have this system approved and ready for use during the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. October 22-24th Nabeul.
The IJF Referee Commission recommends that the Organising Committee of the World Events and Olympics Games must install coloured lights (one bulb yellow and one bulb red, for each blue and white competitor), at each Referee and Sports Commission table. If either light goes on, the Referee must call Matte and draw the attention of the coach in question to the Commission table. 2001 February Budapest.
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