USA Judo Unveils “Event Connect” for 2026 Youth National Championships

USA Judo is excited to announce the launch of USA Judo Event Connect, a new interactive engagement platform designed to help athletes, families, coaches and fans connect with the judo community in a fresh and innovative way throughout the 2026 USA Judo Youth National Championships in Wichita, Kan.

USA Judo Event Connect will serve as a digital hub for the Youth Nationals, offering real-time updates, event highlights, community interactions and engagement tools that bring the championships to life for competitors and supporters alike. The platform is powered by ShotCaller, an interactive experience platform that supports community engagement around live events.

Designed to enhance the live event experience, USA Judo Event Connect, enables fans and participants to take part in interactive moments throughout the championships — from voting on event warm-up music, to purchasing digital “Shout Outs” in support of athletes that will appear on video boards throughout the venue, to earning rewards for engaging and playing along during the event.

“We’re thrilled to introduce USA Judo Event Connect at one of our sport’s most anticipated events of the year,” said USA Judo CEO Corinne Shigemoto. “This platform expands how our community interacts with the Youth National Championships and creates new ways for athletes, families and fans to feel connected to the event experience.”

The 2026 USA Judo Youth National Championships will take place March 14-15, 2026, at the Bob Brown Expo Hall at Century II in Wichita, Kan., and feature some of the nation’s top youth competitors representing clubs from across the United States.

Participants and followers of the event are encouraged to explore USA Judo Event Connect for exclusive content, interactive features and community engagement opportunities designed to celebrate the next generation of American judoka.

Check out USA Judo Event Connect at https://usajudo.playshotcaller.com/.

For more information about the Youth National Championships, visit USAJudo.com.

About ShotCaller
ShotCaller is an interactive engagement platform that helps organizations connect with their communities through real-time, interactive experiences. The ShotCaller platform powers USA Judo Event Connect, enabling fans and participants to engage more deeply with competitions, share experiences, and build community through digital interaction. Learn more at playshotcaller.com.