• 2025/2026 Fee Schedule

    Our updated 2025/2026 fee schedule is now available.We’ve carefully reviewed and structured our pricing to ensure accessibility and value for everyone in our community. 👉 See the full fee schedule below for details. Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to another great season!

    2025/2026 Fee Schedule
  • 2025/2026 Event Schedule Now Live!

    We’re excited to announce that our 2025/2026 event schedule is now available!This season is packed with opportunities you won’t want to miss — from training, competitions, and special gatherings to community events that bring us all together. 👉 See the full schedule below and start planning your year with us. We look forward to seeing(…)

    2025/2026 Event Schedule Now Live!
  • 2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships – Bids Now Open

    Judo Alberta is accepting bid applications from clubs interested in hosting the 2026 Provincial Championships. This is a great opportunity to showcase your club and contribute to the growth of judo in Alberta! 📝 Key Info: 📌 Requirements Overview: 📩 Submit completed applications to judo@judoalberta.com by August 10, 2025.

    2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships – Bids Now Open
  • Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp – Calgary

    📍 Hiro’s Judo Club, Calgary, Saturday, August 9, 2025 Open to U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors & Masters.Please share with your club members! 🕥 Schedule: ✅ Eligibility: Judo Alberta / Judo Canada member Age: U14 and up Green belt minimum (Orange belt with coach attending) https://registration.judocanada.org/register/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary/1003289

2025/2026 Event Schedule Now Live!

2025/2026 Event Schedule Now Live!

We’re excited to announce that our 2025/2026 event schedule is now available!
This season is packed with opportunities you won’t want to miss — from training, competitions, and special gatherings to community events that bring us all together.

👉 See the full schedule below and start planning your year with us.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

2025-2026-Judo-AB-Event-Schedule-1

Judo Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy Announcement

Judo Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy Announcement

Dear Judo Alberta Members and Judoka,

We are writing to inform you of a new policy adopted by Judo Alberta in response to the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (formerly Bill 29), recently enacted by the Government of Alberta.

Effective September 1, 2025, Judo Alberta has implemented a Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy that applies to events falling under Judo Alberta’s direct jurisdiction and are competitive in nature.

This policy is designed to:

  • Protect the integrity of female-only competitions, ensuring that women and girls have the opportunity to compete in divisions designated for biological females.
  • Ensure compliance with Alberta’s legislation and demonstrate our continued commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive sport environment.

Local judo clubs operating independently (including recreational programs, in-house tournaments, and non-sanctioned events) will continue to set their own eligibility criteria.

We understand this is a sensitive and evolving area, and we are committed to working with athletes, families, and clubs to provide clarity and support, while respecting privacy and dignity in all conversations and decisions.

You can find the full policy and FAQ’s on our website here. Resources published by the Government of Alberta are also available here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the policy further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a judo community that is both fair and welcoming.

Judo Alberta Board of Directors

2025/2026 Fee Schedule

2025/2026 Fee Schedule

Our updated 2025/2026 fee schedule is now available.
We’ve carefully reviewed and structured our pricing to ensure accessibility and value for everyone in our community.

👉 See the full fee schedule below for details.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to another great season!

2025-2026-Fees
2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships – Bids Now Open

2026 Judo Alberta Provincial Championships – Bids Now Open

Judo Alberta is accepting bid applications from clubs interested in hosting the 2026 Provincial Championships. This is a great opportunity to showcase your club and contribute to the growth of judo in Alberta!

📝 Key Info:

  • Clubs must submit a completed bid package sent to judo@judoalberta.com by August 10, 2025.
  • Event dates of April 11 & 12, 2026, or within one week before or after.
  • The Executive Committee will review and announce the host by September 1.

📌 Requirements Overview:

  1. Club and contact Information
  2. Suitable venue:
    1. Minimum 2–3 mats + warm-up area
    2. Seating for 200+ people
  3. Volunteers to run the event
  4. List of past hosting experience
  5. Referee and safety standards must be met
  6. Potential host hotel information
  7. Deceleration of optional souvenir items for participants 
  8. Provide lunch for volunteers, referees, and coaches
  9. Any additional information to assist in the decision making process

📩 Submit completed applications to judo@judoalberta.com by August 10, 2025.

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp – Calgary

📍 Hiro’s Judo Club, Calgary, Saturday, August 9, 2025

Open to U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors & Masters.
Please share with your club members!

🕥 Schedule:

  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Uchi-komi & Drilling
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Technical & Randori

✅ Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada member
  • Age: U14 and up
  • Green belt minimum (Orange belt with coach attending)

https://registration.judocanada.org/register/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary/1003289

2025 Judo Alberta Coach Retreat

📍 Airdrie Judo Club | 💰 Free for all Alberta coaches in good standing

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

🏨 Hotel: Free hotel for selected clubs (double occupancy, Friday only) – email ewan@judoalberta.com to request a room.

🔗 Register by August 22, 2025:Trackie Registration Link

Questions? Contact Ewan Beaton at (403) 892-6099 or ewan@judoalberta.com
Judo BC Summer Provincial Camp – August 15–17, 2025

Judo BC Summer Provincial Camp – August 15–17, 2025

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

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

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

Judo Alberta Athlete Council Announcement

Judo Alberta is pleased to introduce the members of the 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 Thornton 
  • 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 don’t hesitate to reach out!

 

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.   Please review the eligibility criteria below to ensure you qualify for the course.  Candidates must complete prerequisite courses and be training provincial level athletes. 

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) –  Multisport Competition Development modules and online evaluations where required.
  • Successful online completion of a “Respect in Sport for the activity leader” e-learning module available at https://judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com/ for all candidates who did not complete this module in the past.
  • Current, maximum 3 years old  Criminal Background Check. If needed, available at: » 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 – followed by an online evaluation;
  4. Leading Drug-free Sport – 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

Congratulations Newly Promoted Black Belts!

We are proud to share that our most recent grading was the largest ever held in our province’s history!

With an impressive number of candidates, this grading surpassed the previous record set in June 2004, when 30 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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