Dec 20, 2023

Judo Alberta Elite Athletes Funding – December 2023

The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding. Funding is based on performance, results, commitment to training, participation in National or International events and financial need. The coach committee nominated the following athletes for the first round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from September 2023 to December 2023.

September 2023 to December 2023
Name	National & International Events	Judo Club	Funding	Method of Payment
Evelyn Beaton	Pan-Am, U21 Worlds, Japan	Lethbridge	$ 1,300	Payment to club
Marianna Karas	Pan-Am	Kodokwai	$ 500	Payment to club

			$ 1,800

The Judo Alberta Elite Funding will be sent to the athlete’s home judo clubs not directly to the athletes.

Sincerely,

Judo Alberta High Performance Committee

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Dec 18, 2023

Judo Alberta Provincial Training Camp – January 19-20, 2024

Address for Provincial Training Camp:

Hiro’s Judo Club, #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Friday January 19, 2024

6:00PM to 8:00PM – Friday Night Fight Night

Saturday January 20, 2024

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

10:00AM to 11:30AM – Ne-waza Technique, Transition & Drilling

2:30PM to 4:00PM – Tachi-waza Technique, Kumi-kata & Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 (No cost for the training camp)

Registration Linhttps://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-provincial-training-camp-calgary/1000404/

Eligibility:

Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
U14 Orange – Club Coach Needs to Attend
U14 / U16 / U18 / U21 / Senior / Veterans – Green & Above

IMPORTANT: Healthy Dojo

Do not attend judo training if you have any flu like symptoms.
Clean hands – wash many times during the day and sanitize entering/leaving the dojo.
Wash your judogi and workout clothes following judo practice, shower after practice.
Use your own water bottle.

* Schedule is subject to change based on the number of participants

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach

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

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Dec 14, 2023

Alberta Cheer Squad

Alex Gagnon is organizing a Team Alberta Cheer Squad for the Elite 8 Championships. This event will occur on January 13 at the University of Alberta Butterdome in Edmonton.

Edmonton has a history of putting on amazing judo events, such as the exciting Edmonton International Judo Championships every year, the 2015 Panam Championships and the 2019 National Open Championships. This will be a great opportunity for Judoka to see the best Canadian Judoka compete.

More information and link to register:
https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-ab-cheer-squad/1000403/

We will do a poster-making session to get everyone into the cheering spirit before the competition begins and have pizza between preliminaries and finals. Judoka under 12 years old are free. Those over 12 will have to pay an admissions fee; however, we are looking into a group rate and will send an update to those registered.

I ask that you please share this information with your club members who may be interested in this event. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at alexgagnon57@gmail.com

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Nov 29, 2023

Elite Nationals Volunteer Signup

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Elite Nationals event scheduled to take place in Edmonton on January 13-14. This exciting event promises to showcase the best Judo in Canada.

To ensure the success of this prestigious event, we are reaching out to our incredible community for support. Volunteer participation is crucial in making this event a resounding success, and we’re still seeking individuals to contribute their time and skills in various roles. No knowledge of Judo is required!

We have openings across all volunteer categories and dates, and we’d love for you to be a part of this unforgettable experience. Whether you have a passion for event organization, enjoy working with people, or simply want to be involved in a thrilling sporting event, there’s a role perfectly suited for you.

Volunteer Categories include but are not limited to:

Scoreboard Operator
Marshalling
Security
Accreditation
Setup/Takedown
Mat Maintenance
Medical
Food Services
Doping Control

If you’re interested in being a part of this incredible event, please fill out the volunteer sign up form online or reach out to us directly at judo@judoalberta.com for more information or to sign up for a specific role and date.

Thank you for your support and dedication to making the 2024 Elite Nationals in Edmonton an outstanding success!

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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 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

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