Nov 21, 2023

Judo Alberta 2023 Christmas 50/50 Draw

Judo Alberta will be sending a team of 70 athletes to the 2024 Open National Championships, and we need your support to help get them there! Our athletes dedicate hours and hours of training every week in efforts to become the best in the province, Canada and the World.

Judo Alberta athletes are dedicated student athletes who are learning life lessons through their journey in sport; they learn about dedication and commitment to a goal, they learn how to deal with loss and success, they learn about becoming a good teammate and above all of this they learn how to work hard! Judo is not only about building champions on the mat it is about building good people that will contribute to their community. JUDO BUILDS GOOD PEOPLE!

BUY YOUR 50/50 TICKET!

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Nov 1, 2023

Judo Alberta Winter Camp December 15-17, 2023

Guest Coach Arthur Margelidon, 2 x Canadian Olympian, Pan-American Champion, 13 x Medalist on the IJF World Judo Tour

Athlete Sign-up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2023-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1000302/

Coach Sign-up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2023-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1000303/

Judo Alberta Winter Camp Schedule

Friday December 15, 2023

6:00PM to 7:30PM Group 1 Fight Night

7:30PM to 9:00PM Group 2 Fight Night

Saturday December 16, 2023

8:30AM to 10:15AM Male

10:15AM to 12:00PM Female

Lunch

3:00PM to 4:55PM Group 1

Group Photo

5:05PM to 7:00PM Group 2

Pizza 5:30PM to 8:00PM

Sunday December 17, 2023

8:30AM to 9:30AM Ne-waza Transition

9:45AM to 10:15AM Mental Toughness

10:30AM to 12:30PM Technical & Randori

Camp schedule is subject to change

Price: $55.00

U14/U16/U21/SR – Orange belt & Higher / No cost for club coaches

Location: Lethbridge Judo Club: www.lajudo.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 8,2023

Eligibility:

Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
U12 Green Belt with Club Coach
U14 Orange Belt with Club Coach
U16/U18/U21/SR/Veteran – Orange & above Judo Alberta

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Oct 20, 2023

2024 AWG Information

2024 ALBERTA WINTER GAMES

I have attached the details for the 2024 AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER AWG to this email. (Technical Package) This is a great event for athletes to be part of a team in a multisport environment. I encourage all coaches to start to identify athletes that meet the age and weight division requirements and start to develop a program. You want to get these athletes competing and practicing within the province and at inter-provincial events like the 2024 Saskatchewan Open. The AWG is also a great opportunity to get young potential coaches and referees involved from your ZONES. The AWG program should be seen as a great developmental event for athletes, coaches and referees

Sample AWG Training / Preparation Plan:

November 03/04, 2023 Regional Training – Edmonton / Calgary

November 25, 2023 – Florence Senda Tournament, Lethbridge

November 25, 2023 – AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER Southern Zones, Lethbridge (ZONES 1-3)

December 02, 2023, AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER Northern Zones, Fort Saskatchewan (ZONE 4-8)

December 15-17, 2023, Winter Camp, Lethbridge

January 19-20, Provincial Training Camp/AWG Training Camp, Calgary

January 27-28, 2024, Sask Open, Regina, Saskatchewan

February 03, 2024, Rocky Mountain, Calgary

Athletes teams do not have to follow this sample training/preparation plan but it is important to make sure that the athletes who are attending the 2024 AWG are prepared. It is is important to have a training plan that is full of training opportunities, competition opportunities and travel experiences. The preparation and journey is as important as the event itself!

AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER (South – Zones 1-3), November 25, Lethbridge. Trackie Site:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/AWGFightOff-South

AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER (North – Zones 4-8) , December 2, Fort Saskatchewan. Trackie Site:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/AWGFightOff-North

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Oct 18, 2023

Judo Alberta Regional Training Sessions – Edmonton & Calgary

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Edmonton Area

Friday / Saturday November 04/04, 2023

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

Address for regional training camp locations:

Friday November 03, 2023 @ St. Albert Judo Club, 42C Riel Dr, St. Albert

6:00PM to 8:00PM – FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT NIGHT

Saturday November 04, 2023 @ Tokugawa Judo Club, 9647 62^nd Avenue

8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness

10:00AM to 11:30PM – Technical, Drilling & NW Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 01, 2023

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

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-edmonton/1000301/

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Calgary, Saturday, November 04, 2023

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

Address for regional training camp location:

Ishi-Yama Dojo

240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta (Acadia Recreation Complex)

Saturday November 04, 2023

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

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

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 01, 2023

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

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary/1000300/

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Eligibility:

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

There is no cost for these training camps. These are great sessions to have your 2024 AWG hopefuls to have some hard training in preparation for the AWG trails.

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Oct 5, 2023

Sealed Bid Auction for 2012 Ford Escape XLT

We are hosting a sealed bid auction for a 2012 Ford Escape XLT. This well-maintained vehicle is in excellent condition and would make an ideal addition to any household.

Auction Details:

Vehicle: 2012 Ford Escape XLT
Description: Judo Alberta recently purchased a new vehicle for our High Performance Coach and are selling the previous vehicle in a sealed bid sale. The vehicle is a grey 2012 Ford Escape XLT AWD with 197,483 KM. There is some rust above the wheel wells and on the rear hatch. Please click the links for photos and a mechanical fitness assessment.
Minimum Bid: $3,000
Bid Submission Deadline: October 20th at 11:59pm
Auction Rules: The full rules of the Sealed Bid Auction of the 2012 Ford Escape XLT can be found here.
Bid online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r…

We believe that the Judo Alberta community may have individuals who are interested in participating in this auction, and we wanted to extend an invitation to them. Your friends and family can find more information and detailed auction rules on our website judoalberta.com.

If you have any questions or would like to share this information through your official channels, please feel free to do so. We would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word about this auction.

Should you have any inquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to judo@judoalberta.com

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Oct 2, 2023

Upcoming Events, Grading, and Course

2024 Alberta Winter Games – February 16-19, 2024
- Please review the 2024 Judo technical package to see who is eligible. More information on fight offs will become available soon.
Judo Alberta December Yudansha Grading – December 9, 2023
- Please review full details here.
- All candidates for Competitive and Technical stream must enter their application into the on-line system https://judocanada.org/grading/ no LATER than November 3, 2023.
Dojo Instructor Course – October 28-29, 2023
- Please review full details here.
- Register online at coach.ca and select the Workshop Calendar to find the course. You will have to login to the Locker to register, so have your NCCP # and password available along with credit card information.

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Sep 27, 2023

Notice of the 2023 Judo Alberta Annual General Meeting

Dear Members,

Please click here for the official notice of the 2023 Judo Alberta Annual General Meeting. The AGM will once again be held virtually on November 26th, 2023 at 3:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Members must complete the AGM Registration Form by November 12, 2023 to confirm attendance. Meeting instructions will be distributed to everyone that is registered.

There are 5 executive committee positions available. Please email judo@judoalberta.com to find out more and with your interest.

Additionally, please click here for the Judo Alberta Proxy Form for those members who are unable to attend and wish to pass their vote to another member. All signed Proxy Forms are to be submitted no later than November 25, 2023 in order to validate each member.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you!

Please note, the original notice is out of date. Our proxy form is available until November 25th.

Notice-of-AGM-2023-1

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Sep 27, 2023

Edmonton Area Kata

Nage no kata / Grading Preparation Sessions

Purpose: To provide assistance to anyone interested in getting ready for the
December Black Belt Grading. The focus audience is Shodan and Nidan
candidates but instructors or any interested in nage no kata or gradings
are invited.

When: Tuesdays from starting from October 3 to October 24 at 6:30-8:30pm.
Each session will build on the previous one.
Where: Tokugawa Dojo, 9647-62 Avenue, Edmonton

Contents:
i. Explanation of grading process
ii. Basics of Nage no kata (3 and 5 sets)
iii. Suggestions on demonstrating waza
iv. Judo knowledge information
If less time is needed over the four weeks, then we can move to
other katas. These sessions would be informal (not for points).

Presented by: Gord Okamura, National Kata Coach and Provincial Grading Committee member

Contact: Gord Okamura email address: gyokamura@gmail.com

Sunday Kata

Join the Tolide Judo Kwai in Fort Saskatchewan every Sunday from 3:00-4:30pm for a devoted Kata practice, with several knowledgeable and champion Kata practitioners there to assist.

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Sep 27, 2023

EYJS Monthly Tournaments

The Society’s focus is the development of people through the sport of Judo; and, the growth of Judo through tournament participation. EYJS monthly tournaments are limited to lower ranks (yellow-5K to green-3K belts) and associated training camps to develop and grow these individuals.

These events are also training grounds for referees, time/score/draw keepers. Please register for each tournament below:
October 7, 2023 – Online Registration
November 4, 2023 – Online Registration
December 2, 2023 – Online Registration
January 6, 2024 – Online Registration
February 10, 2024 – Online Registration
June 8, 2024 – Online Registration