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.   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

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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 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!

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