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Jul 29, 2025

2025 Judo Alberta Coach Retreat

šŸ“Ā Airdrie Judo ClubĀ | šŸ’°Ā Free for all Alberta coaches in good standing

Registration is now open! All coachesā€”especially those working with competitive or high-performance athletesā€”are encouraged to attend. Topics include training plans, selection criteria, sports science, and technical trends in the Judo Alberta system.
šŸ—“Ā Schedule Highlights:
Friday, Sept 12
– 6:30ā€“9:30 PM: Judo AB System / Strength Training (On Mat)
Saturday, Sept 13
– CWG & Nationals Criteria, Mental Health 101, Nutrition for Coaches
– On-Mat Technical Sessions (2:00ā€“4:30 PM)šŸŽ“ Presenters: Judo Alberta provincial coaches & experts from the Calgary Sport Centre

šŸØ Hotel: Free hotel for selected clubs (double occupancy, Friday only) ā€“ emailĀ ewan@judoalberta.comĀ to request a room.

šŸ”—Ā Register by August 22, 2025:Trackie Registration Link

Questions? Contact Ewan Beaton atĀ (403) 892-6099Ā orĀ ewan@judoalberta.com

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Judo BC Summer Provincial Camp ā€“ August 15ā€“17, 2025

Jul 29, 2025

Judo BC Summer Provincial Camp ā€“ August 15ā€“17, 2025

Alberta athletes are invited to attend the Judo BC Summer Camp at UBCā€™s War Memorial Gym in Vancouver. Judo Alberta coaches will be on site to support our athletes.

  • Cost:Ā $350 (includes accommodations, meals & camp fee)
  • Location:Ā War Memorial Gym, UBC
  • Accommodations:Ā Place Vanier Student Residence
  • Ages:Ā 11+
  • Belt Requirements:
    • U14 & U16: Orange belt+
    • U18 & older: Green belt+
  • Camp Focus:Ā Judo, fitness, strength & conditioning, and testing for the 2025ā€“26 season
  • Transportation:Ā Self-arranged
  • Deadline to Register:Ā July 30, 2025
  • Register Here:Ā Trackie Registration

Spots are limited! Bring training gear, judogi, and extra spending money for snacks and optional free-time activities.

Register Now

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Jul 29, 2025

Judo Alberta Athlete Council Announcement

Judo Alberta is pleased to introduce the members of theĀ 2025 Athlete Council, a group dedicated to representing athlete voices and supporting the development of judo across the province.

New Athlete Representative:
Luke Thomson
Luke will serve as the main liaison between athletes and the Judo Alberta Executive Committee.

Athlete Council Members:

  • Tyson ThorntonĀ 
  • Maralgoo Batbayar
  • Garrett Parker

The Athlete Council is here to listen, advocate, and support all Judo Alberta athletes. If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns, please donā€™t hesitate to reach out!

Ā 

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Jul 29, 2025

NCCP Competition Development Course

Anyone wishing to advance their coaching to the next level should check out the Competition Development course coming September 12-14 in Burnaby, BC.Ā  Ā Please review the eligibility criteria below to ensure you qualify for the course.Ā  Candidates must complete prerequisite courses and be training provincial level athletes.Ā 

Eligibility: 

  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Minimum rank of Shodan with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the Judo Canada syllabus (up to and including Shodan).
  • Trained Dojo Instructor (or former level 2).
  • A letter of recommendation from the provincial/territorial association stating that the participant works with developing competitors at the Provincial level, and meets the technical requirements.
  • Completion of the prerequisites (see below) –Ā Ā Multisport Competition Development modules and online evaluations where required.
  • Successful online completion of a ā€œRespect in Sport for the activity leaderā€ e-learning module available atĀ https://judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com/Ā for all candidates who did not complete this module in the past.
  • Current, maximum 3 years oldĀ  Criminal Background Check. If needed, available at:Ā Ā» Judo Canada (sterlingbackcheck.ca)

Prerequisites – MULTISPORT MODULES  offered by Provincial Sport Organizations . You can register for these modules here: albertasport.ca/coaching/nccp-multi-sport-coaching-modules/ 

These modules are delivered in a multisport environment and are not integrated into Sport Specific format.

  1. Developing Athletic Abilities;
  2. Prevention and Recovery;
  3. Conflict Management ā€“ followed by an online evaluation;
  4. Leading Drug-free Sport ā€“ followed by an online evaluation;
  5. Psychology of Performance;
  6. Coaching and Leading Effectively.

Any questions should be directed to:

Garry Yamashita      gee_why2@yahoo.com

Judo Alberta NCCP Chair

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Jun 9, 2025

Congratulations Newly Promoted Black Belts!

We are proud to share that our most recent grading was the largest ever held in our provinceā€™s history!

With an impressive number of candidates, this grading surpassed the previous record set in June 2004, when 30Ā judoka successfully got promoted. This historic achievement reflects the growing strength, dedication, and talent within our community.

Congratulations to all the candidates and thank you to the instructors, evaluators, volunteers, and supporters who made this possible. Your commitment to the sport continues to elevate judo in our province and beyond.

We look forward to celebrating many more successes together!

Back Row: Tony Corbin 4D / Vitali Sukhetsky 1D / Craig Coughlan 1D / Richard Turner 1D / Garrett Parker 2D / Stuart Hoover 1D / Owen Hoover 1D / Marianna Karas 2D / Jim Karas 5D

Middle Row: Rashad Chin 5D / Jordan Boothman 1D / Ivan Zaleskikh 2D / Maxwell Mulingtapang 1D / Dar Metrik 1D / Seth Gould 1D / Justin Webber 1D / James Leung 1D / Soong Choi 1D / Billy-Joe Baldonado 1D

Front Row: Silas Coughlan 1D / Kayla Johnson 1D / T’kyia Farn 1D / Hunter Hallock 1D / Isabella Shepansky 1D / Isla Diesmos 1D / Maralgoo Batbayar 2D / Addyson Tamura 1D / Hailey Iwaasa 1D / Connor Gallant 1D / Connor Hazell 1D

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Jun 4, 2025

Judo Sask Kime-no-Kata Clinic

Date: June 21-22, 2025

Where: Moose Jaw Koseikan Judo Club
801 Hochelaga Street East

Time: Saturday, June 21
10:00am ā€“ 12:30pm
2:00pm ā€“ 5:00pm

Sunday, June 22
9:00am ā€“ 12:00noon

Clinicians: Gord Okamura, Shichidan National Kata Coach
Kelly Palmer, Rokudan National Kata Committee
National Grading Committee

Cost: $50.00

Register here: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/kime-no-kata-clinic/1002922

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 17

2025-06Kime-no-KataClinic

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May 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Colney

Judo Alberta is saddened to announce the passing of Provincial Team Member John Colney on Monday May 26, 2025. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and our Kodokwai Judo Family. 

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with funeral expenses and to allow the family to focus on healing: https://www.gofundme.com/f/john-colney

For those who wish to honor John’s memory, a Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Elite Martial Arts in Spruce Grove. Details of the service can be found on John’s memorial website: https://everloved.com/life-of/john-colney/funeral/#1904660f-c4d4-4d82-b14d-38e7c8afc0c5

Rest in Peace John. 

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Judo Alberta 2025 Spring 50/50 Raffle

May 16, 2025

Judo Alberta 2025 Spring 50/50 Raffle

Support Albertaā€™s Next Generation of Judo Champions ā€” and Take Home Half the Jackpot!

Your ticket gives you the chance to win 50% of the total jackpotā€”and helps fund training, travel, and competition opportunities for young judo athletes across Alberta.

šŸ‘‰ Buy Tickets Now
šŸ—“ļø Ticket Sales Close: May 22, 2025
šŸ“ Open to Alberta residents only (18+)

šŸ’° How It Works

  1. Buy Your Tickets online securely through Rafflebox.

  2. Watch the Jackpot Grow ā€“ half goes to the lucky winner, and the other half supports Judo Alberta programs.

šŸ„‡ Why Your Support Matters

Every ticket purchased helps Alberta athletes:

  • Travel to national and international competitions

  • Access high-performance training opportunities

  • Gain life-changing experiences in sport and community

šŸŽ Ticket Pricing

  • 1 Ticket ā€“ $10

  • 4 Tickets ā€“ $20

  • 20 Tickets ā€“ $50

  • 100 Tickets ā€“ $100

šŸ“¢ Spread the Word

Tell your friends, family, and judo community! The more tickets sold, the bigger the jackpot ā€” and the greater the impact for our athletes.

šŸ‘‡ Donā€™t Miss Out!

šŸŽŸļø Buy Your Tickets Now
Your chance to winā€”and make a differenceā€”starts here.

By Feature, Merchandise

Apr 30, 2025

MEMORANDUM

To:        JUDO ALBERTA CLUBS

From:   Judo Alberta HP Coaching Committee

RE:        Elite Athlete Funding

Date:    April 30, 2025

The Judo Alberta HP 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 2025 to April 2025.  

January 2025 to April 2025
NameEventsJudo ClubElite FundingDraw FundingCWG FundingTotalPayment
Wes OberyDenmarkAirdrie  $   145.00  $   145.00Taken off invoice
Tymur TolmachovDenmarkAirdrie  $   145.00 $   400.00 $   545.00Taken off invoice
Silas CoughlanITA/SVK CadetIshi-yama $     600.00 $   145.00  $   745.00Send to Club
Sam MorrisonDenmarkKodokwai  $   145.00 $   400.00 $   545.00Taken off invoice
Marianna KarasPanama & Pan-AmKodokwai $     800.00   $   800.00Taken off Panama
Christina KarasPanamaKodokwai $     400.00   $   400.00Taken off Panama
Haibb Said MohmmadPanamaKodokwai $     400.00   $   400.00Taken off Panama
Elizabeth CossitPanamaKodokwai $     400.00   $   400.00Taken off Panama
Connor GallantITA SVK/Panama/Pan-AmLethbridge $  1,400.00 $   145.00  $1,545.00Taken off Panama
Connor HazellITA/SVK CadetLethbridge $     600.00 $   145.00  $   745.00Send to Club
Justin WebberITA/SVK CadetLethbridge $     600.00 $   145.00  $   745.00Send to Club
Addyson TamuraITA SVK/Panama/Pan-AmLethbridge $  1,400.00 $   145.00  $1,545.00Taken off Panama
Max MulingtapangITA/SVK CadetLethbridge $     600.00 $   145.00  $   745.00Send to Club
Drake GregoryITA/SVK CadetLethbridge $     200.00 $   145.00 $   400.00 $   745.00Send to Club
Grayson TamuraDenmarkLethbridge  $   145.00 $   400.00 $   545.00Taken off invoice
Seth GoludDenmarkLethbridge $     400.00 $   145.00  $   545.00Taken off invoice
Evelyn BeatonSLO Camp/Austria & Czech Camp/Pan-AmLethbridge $  1,200.00   $1,200.00Send to Club
Troy GallanyPanamaLethbridge $     400.00   $   400.00Taken off Panama
Koen JohnsonDenmarkTokugawa  $   145.00 $   400.00 $   545.00Taken off invoice
Ethan DeegDenmarkTokugawa $     400.00 $   145.00  $   545.00Taken off invoice
Garrett ParkerDenmarkTokugawa $     400.00 $   145.00  $   545.00Taken off invoice
Tyson ThorntonDenmarkTokugawa $     400.00 $   145.00  $   545.00Taken off invoice
Ivan TyshchenkoDenmarkTokugawa $     400.00 $   145.00  $   545.00Taken off invoice
 $11,000.00 $2,465.00 $2,000.00

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

Sincerely, Judo Alberta High Performance Committee

By News

Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

Apr 22, 2025

Volunteer Opportunity for the 2025 Open Nationals Championships!

Dear Members,

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Open Nationals Judo Championships will be held from May 15-18, 2025, at the Olympic Oval (288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB). This is an exciting opportunity to support a prestigious event hosted right here in our city, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success!

Attached is the Volunteer Callout Poster for the event. We kindly ask all clubs, especially those in the Calgary Area, to share this poster on their social media platforms and display it in their dojos to help spread the word.

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please complete the sign up form online or scan the QR Code below.

Letā€™s come together to showcase our Judo community’s strength and spirit!

Thank you for your support.

Sign Up Here!

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