• National Kata Summer Camp

    HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL KATA SUMMER CAMP/CAMP D’ETE NATIONAL ANNUEL DE KATA? FREE for National Team Members, but registration is required! https://registration.judocanada.org/…/annual…/1000726/ Highly recommended for teams preparing for PanAmerican Kata Championships in COLUMBIA & Kata World Championships in Las Vegas

  • Canadian Sport Institute Alberta Launches 50/50 in Support of Alberta Athletes and Coaches

    We’re excited to support the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta 50/50 Lottery, running during the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games! All funds raised will support Provincial Sport Organizations in Alberta through the Canada Games Enhancement Program (CGEP) . The CGEP aims to develop provincial-level athletes and coaches in Olympic and Paralympic sports. For Canada to excel as(…)

    Canadian Sport Institute Alberta Launches 50/50 in Support of Alberta Athletes and Coaches
  • 2025 Provincial Championships Bid

    Judo Alberta is now accepting bids for the 2024 Provincial Championships to be hosted the weekend of March 29th, 2025. If you are interested in hosting, please provide the following information to the Judo Alberta office via email, c/o Caleb Boorse, Executive Director, judo@judoalberta.com, no later than Sunday July 21, 2024. Potential sites will be evaluated on the following(…)

  • 2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

    In 2005 the Tom Greenway Scholarship Committee was established. Tom Greenway was a two time Olympian from the Lethbridge Judo Club who passed away in 2004 at the age of 47 years old. The scholarship criteria was developed by Allan Greenway, Joe Meli, Dean Maruyama and Garry Yamashita.  Judo Alberta pays tribute to Tom Greenway each year by providing a(…)

    2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

Judo Alberta Casino

Judo Alberta is looking for volunteers for our next Casino event on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7 at Pure Casino Edmonton – 7055 Argyll Rd NW. Times and positions available are listed below!

*PLEASE NOTE: VOLUNTEERS CAN WORK MORE THAN ONE SHIFT, BUT CANNOT CHANGE POSITIONS! 

National Kata Summer Camp

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL KATA SUMMER CAMP/CAMP D’ETE NATIONAL ANNUEL DE KATA?

FREE for National Team Members, but registration is required! https://registration.judocanada.org/…/annual…/1000726/

  • Highly recommended for teams preparing for PanAmerican Kata Championships in COLUMBIA & Kata World Championships in Las Vegas
Canadian Sport Institute Alberta Launches 50/50 in Support of Alberta Athletes and Coaches

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta Launches 50/50 in Support of Alberta Athletes and Coaches

We’re excited to support the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta 50/50 Lottery, running during the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games!

All funds raised will support Provincial Sport Organizations in Alberta through the Canada Games Enhancement Program (CGEP) . The CGEP aims to develop provincial-level athletes and coaches in Olympic and Paralympic sports.

For Canada to excel as a leading sport nation, Alberta must play a key role. Help us achieve this by supporting our provincial athletes.

Buy your tickets today and make a difference!


CSIAB 50/50 – IMPORTANT DATES

DRAW #1

Early Bird #1 – $2,500 Air Canada Dollars
Sales Cut-Off- Sunday, July 28 th , 2024, at 11:59 PM MT
Early Bird #1 Draw Date – Monday, July 29 th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT

Early Bird #2 – $2,500
Sales Cut-Off – Tuesday, August 6 th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
Early Bird #2 Draw Date – Wednesday, August 7 th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT

Ticket Sales Close – Sunday, August 11 th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
5050 Draw Date – Monday, August 12 th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT
5050 Draw Winner Announcement – Monday, August 12 th , 2024, at 2:00 PM

DRAW #2
Sales Open – Friday, August 24 h , 2024, at 11:00 AM MT

Early Bird #3 – $2,500
Sales Cut-Off- Tuesday, September 3 rd , 2024, at 11:59 PM MT
Early Bird #3 Draw Date – Wednesday, September 4 th , 2024, at 10:00 AM

Ticket Sales Close – Sunday, September 8 th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
5050 Draw Date – Monday, September 9 th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT
5050 Draw Winner Announcement – Monday, September 9 th at 2:00 PM

2025 Provincial Championships Bid

Judo Alberta is now accepting bids for the 2024 Provincial Championships to be hosted the weekend of March 29th, 2025. If you are interested in hosting, please provide the following information to the Judo Alberta office via email, c/o Caleb Boorse, Executive Director, judo@judoalberta.comno later than Sunday July 21, 2024. Potential sites will be evaluated on the following general criteria:

  1. Club information
  2. Contact Information
  3. Venue information
    1. Must have room for a minimum of 3 mat areas plus a warmup area if the competition is held over 1 day.
    2. Must have room for minimum of 2 mat areas plus a warmup area if the competition is held over 2 days.
  4. Seating capacity for 200+ people.
  5. Number of people available to volunteer and assist in running event.
  6. A list of previous events that your club has hosted.
  7. A list of possible 1- or 2-day event dates for hosting during the last weekend of March, plus or minus 1 weekend.
  8. Potential host hotel information
  9. Declare if there will be any optional souvenir items for participants (T-shirt, water bottle, etc.)
  10. Any additional information that might be helpful for the Executive Committee to make an informed decision.

Please review the full bid policy and requirements here

2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

In 2005 the Tom Greenway Scholarship Committee was established. Tom Greenway was a two time Olympian from the Lethbridge Judo Club who passed away in 2004 at the age of 47 years old. The scholarship criteria was developed by Allan Greenway, Joe Meli, Dean Maruyama and Garry Yamashita.  Judo Alberta pays tribute to Tom Greenway each year by providing a $400 scholarship which is awarded to Judo Alberta’s top ranked male and female athletes based on the most 1st place wins regardless of weight category. The age eligibility for this scholarship are athletes who are 14 years old to 19-year-old. All tournaments considered for this scholarship are part of the Judo Alberta point system during the period from July 1 through May 31 each year. Athletes are eligible to win the award every third year giving the opportunity for this scholarship to impact many different judoka. 

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young judoka to attend out of province tournaments in order to elevate their standard of Judo. Donations can be sent to the Judo Alberta office, payable to the “Tom Greenway Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to Emiliya Aliyeva from Hiro’s Judo Club and Drake Gregory from the Lethbridge Judo Club for being the 2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners. 

2024-2025 Judo Alberta/Judo Canada Fees

2024-2025-Fees

Judo Canada – Call for Directors

Judo Canada is seeking four (4) Directors at large and one (1) Athlete Representative for its board of directors (2024-2028). If you are interested, please review and complete the nomination protocols below.

Judo-Canada-Nominations-Protocol_Final_EN_April_2024

Any questions can be directed to Nicolas Gil, CEO and High Performance Director, at n.gill@judocanada.org

Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – April 2024

The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding.  The coach committee nominated the following athletes for the second round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from January 2024 to April 2024.  

January 2024 to April 2024
Name Events Judo Club Funding Method of Payment
Evelyn Beaton BEL/FRA/HUN Lethbridge JC  $  1,050.00 Payment to club
Kiera Westlake BEL/DEN Lethbridge JC  $  1,050.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Loic Beaton Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Troy Gallant Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Connor Gallant Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Addyson Tamura Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Sawyer Althouse Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Carter Althouse Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Aidan Lazenby Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Maia Thomson Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Elizabeth Cossitt Denmark Kodokwai JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Tayven Tremblay Denmark St.Albert JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Emiliya Aliyeva Denmark Hiros JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Silas Coughlan Denmark Hiros JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Xavion Johnson Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Julian Nickel Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Justin Webber Bremen Hiros JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Luke Thomson Bremen Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Addyson Tamura Thuringia Cup Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Isla Deismos Pan-Am Hiros JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Munkhu Batbayar Pan-Am Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
 $  6,650.00

The Judo Alberta Elite Funding will be sent to the athlete’s home judo clubs or applied to the trip/event they participated in, not directly to the athletes.

Sincerely, Judo Alberta High Performance Committee

Self-Defense Certification

Self-Defense Certification

Judo Canada is proud to announce new dates for the Judo Canada Women’s Self-Defense Instructor Course.

This course is open to both men and women.

Judo Canada’s goal is to train instructors so that this new program can be offered across Canada: in judo clubs, in schools, in women’s centers, etc.

Course information:

The program will take place in two parts:

  • Friday evening – Theoretical (those who have already taken the online training, do not need to take the theoretical part)
  • Saturday & Sunday – Practical.

*Registration will be open until the number of places is full.

Courses fees are: 75 $

Here’s the link to register: https://registration.judocanada.org/register/self-defence-certification/1000618/

Training schedule:

  • Friday-  June 21, 2024
    • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Training – Theoretical
  • Saturday- June 22, 2024
    • 9 h 15 – 12 h 30 – Practical training 1 & 2 & 3
    • 12 h 30 – 13 h 30 – Lunch
    • 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Practical training 4 & 5 & 6
  • Sunday- June 23, 2024
    • 9 h 30 – 12 h 30 – Training 7 & 8 & 10
    • 12 h 30 – 13 h 30 – Lunch
    • 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Review, practice and evaluation / Presentation: diploma & gift

Each participant who completes the course will receive :

  • A t-shirt
  • A subscription to access the technique videos
  • A diploma
  • A theory notebook
  • NCCP development points

Address: Abbotsford Judo Club, 31410 MacLure Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 5G6

Hotel suggestion: BEST WESTERN PLUS REGENCY INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE, 32110 MARSHALL RD , ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA V2T1A1 855-516-1090

Minimum requirements:

  • be a member of Judo Canada
  • brown belt or higher
  • be 16 years of age or older

If you have any questions, please contact mh.chisholm@judocanada.org

Judo Alberta Regional Trainings – Edmonton / Calgary (Pre-Nationals)

Judo Alberta Regional Trainings – Edmonton / Calgary (Pre-Nationals)

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Edmonton

Friday / Saturday May 10/11, 2024

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Masters

Address for regional training camp location:

St. Albert Judo Club, 42C Riel Dr, St. Albert

Friday May 10, 2024:              6:00PM to 8:00PM – Friday Night Fight Night

Saturday May 11, 2024:         8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness

Saturday May 11, 2024:         10:00AM to 11:45PM – Drilling, Transition & Tactical

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Judoka who will participate in the EDMONTON Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-edmonton-pre-nationals/1000637/

 Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Calgary

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Masters

Address for regional training camp location:

Hiro’s Judo Club

 #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Saturday May 11, 2024

Time: 3:30PM to 4:30PM – Uchi-komi & Drilling  

Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Technical & Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Judoka who will participate in the CALGARY Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary-pre-nationals/1000636/

There is no cost for the training camp

Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • Minimum age U14
  • Minimum Level Green Belt / Orange Belt with Club Coach Attending

NOTE: THE FOCUS OF THIS TRAINING WILL BE FOR THE ATHLETES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2024 OPEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. BE READY TO WORK AND SWEAT! 

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach              

Phone: (403) 892-6099      E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com

Judo Alberta 50/50 Spring 2024 Draw!

Judo Alberta 50/50 Spring 2024 Draw!


Purchase tickets for the Judo Alberta 50/50 Spring 2024 Draw.

This draw is a crucial fundraiser aimed at supporting over 60 dedicated Judo athletes from communities and clubs across Alberta. These athletes have poured countless hours of hard work and dedication into their training, all with the goal of representing our province at the 2024 Open National Judo Championships in Montreal, Quebec.

Your participation in this draw not only gives you the chance to win big, but it also directly contributes to the success of our athletes. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly towards funding their journey to the National Championships, ensuring they have the resources they need to compete at the highest level.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our local athletes and be a part of their journey towards excellence. Purchase your tickets before the end of the day and help us make a difference in the lives of these remarkable individuals.

To buy your tickets, simply visit https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/2024judoalbertaspringraffle and follow the instructions.

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