About
JudoManager is a comprehensive, professional-grade judo competition management platform used by major federations worldwide, including the World Judo Federation and continental bodies such as EJU, AJU, and PJC. The suite combines a powerful desktop application with a web-based admin portal and a public-facing fan portal, giving organizers, athletes, referees, and spectators everything they need in one integrated system. The desktop core handles real-time contest ordering with drag-and-drop scheduling, animated draw ceremonies with music and bracket support, and a fully customizable scoreboard controllable via mouse or keyboard. The weigh-in module connects directly to digital scales and supports barcode scanners for fast team check-ins. The JudoManager Admin CRM lets federation staff manage members, clubs, regions, coaches, and referees from a single dashboard built around a 'one click away' philosophy. Organizers can publish events, accept online payments for registrations and membership fees, and automatically generate and update rankings based on competition results or custom rules. An external API layer enables integration with third-party databases and systems. The public fan portal delivers real-time scores, live video stream support, contest orders, and historical results in multiple languages — accessible from any modern browser on desktop or mobile. JudoManager scales from local club tournaments to Olympic-level competitions, making it the definitive end-to-end solution for the global judo community.
Key Features
- Animated Draw & Contest Ordering: Enhance draw ceremonies with music and animations supporting various bracket systems, plus drag-and-drop contest scheduling displayed on any venue screen.
- Dynamic Scoreboard Control: A customizable, multi-app scoreboard with mouse and keyboard controls, adaptable layouts, and support for referee information displays.
- Automated Weigh-In Module: Connects to digital scales and barcode scanners to streamline athlete check-ins and weight verification with minimal manual input.
- Federation CRM & Member Management: Centralized management of competitors, coaches, referees, clubs, and regions with online payment collection for fees and registrations.
- Live Fan Portal: A public-facing web portal delivering real-time scores, live streams, contest orders, and historical results in multiple languages on any device.
Use Cases
- Managing international judo grand slam and grand prix events with multi-mat scheduling, real-time scoreboards, and live fan portals.
- Running national or continental championship draws with animated bracket ceremonies and automated ranking updates after results are recorded.
- Processing athlete weigh-ins digitally using connected scales and barcode scanners to reduce queues and manual errors at large competitions.
- Administering federation membership — registering clubs, coaches, referees, and competitors and collecting fees via integrated online payments.
- Providing remote judo fans with a multilingual web portal offering live scores, video streams, and historical competition data.
Pros
- Olympic-Proven Reliability: Officially used at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and numerous World Championships, demonstrating its ability to handle the highest-stakes competitions.
- End-to-End Coverage: Handles every competition touchpoint — registration, weigh-in, draw, scoring, rankings, and fan engagement — in a single integrated suite.
- Scalable for Any Event Size: Equally capable of managing small club tournaments and large international multi-mat grand slam events with multilingual support.
- External API Integration: Robust API connections allow federations to sync with existing databases and third-party systems without abandoning current infrastructure.
Cons
- Highly Niche Audience: Designed exclusively for judo competitions, making it irrelevant to organizers of other sports or general events.
- Desktop App Required for Core Functions: The central competition management engine is a desktop application, requiring installation and compatible hardware at the venue.
- Pricing Not Publicly Transparent: Pricing details are not displayed openly on the website, which may require direct contact for smaller clubs evaluating cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which federations officially use JudoManager?
JudoManager is the official program of the World Judo Federation and major continental bodies including EJU, AJU, and PJC. It was used at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Does JudoManager support live streaming for fans?
Yes. The public fan portal supports live video stream integration and displays real-time scores, contest orders, and historical results accessible from any modern browser.
Can JudoManager connect to digital scales during weigh-ins?
Yes. The weigh-in module supports direct connections to digital scales and barcode scanners for rapid, accurate athlete check-ins.
Is JudoManager available in multiple languages?
Yes. Both the competition software and the fan portal are available in multiple languages to support international events.
Can JudoManager integrate with external systems or databases?
Yes. JudoManager provides a robust external API that allows federations to integrate with third-party platforms or existing membership databases.
