The match is started with the contestants gripping or holding the shirt of the opponent. Judo is similar to the sport of wrestling, the differences lie in the rules, the clothing and how points are scored. Points may be scored by throwing your opponent to the mat, pinning your opponent to the mat, or through holds like arm bars which makes the opponent plea submission. Ippon signifies that one point has been scored and the match has ended. Events - Events are conducted in local, regional, national and international tournaments.
Athletes participate in specific weight classifications.
Nordic skis are long and narrow and are fastened to a cross country ski boot at the toe. The skier is also equipped with poles to help with balance and forward motion. Cross country skiing is much like jogging, alternating left and right while gliding over the terrain. Wax is applied on the bottom of each ski to grip on the snow as the alternating motion takes place. Cross country skiing generally takes place on surfaces in which tracks have been made by previous skiers.