Aug 15, 2022
2023 Open National Selection Criteria
Please contact Judo Alberta HP Coach Ewan Beaton if you have any questions: ewan@judoalberta.com
https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Open-Nationals-Policy-2023.pdf
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Jul 26, 2022
Casino Volunteers Needed for October 16 & 17!
Judo Alberta will be hosting our 2022 Casino Fundraiser on October 16th and 17th at the Grand Villa Casino in Edmonton.
Come to Edmonton and volunteer a shift or two to help us raise money for the organization. We are currently looking for volunteers for both days.
You can view all of the volunteer opportunities here.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Caleb Boorse at judo@judoalberta.com.
For certain positions we may require you to fill out a volunteer form with AGLC.
Jul 8, 2022
Western Female Referee Summit
Crowsnest Pass, AlbertaAugust 22-24th, 2022
Provinces across Canada are collaborating to offer a New Female Referee Summit in different locations across the country.
This event is for female judoka interested in learning about refereeing, no referee experience necessary.
Judo Alberta, Judo Saskatchewan, and Judo Manitoba are pleased to provide the Western Summit in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, from August 22-24, 2022.
This session will be facilitated by Jennifer Parker from Judo Alberta, Kim Bergey Kaip from Judo Saskatchewan, and Sonia Christ from Judo Manitoba.
Female judoka U16 to Senior, orange belt or higher are welcome to attend this event. The summit will cover referee expectations and responsibilities, tatami situations, and best practices in a female-only environment. There will be classroom sessions, hiking in the Rocky Mountains, tatami sessions and some time to socialize and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cost is $75.00 and includes accommodations and meals.
Please register by July 31, 2022. Maximum registration for this event is 20 judoka. First come, first served.
Trackie Site Registration: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/western-female-referee-summit/480683/
Please direct questions to your provincial representative.
Jennifer Parker: parker.jennifer@gmail.com
Kim Bergey Kaip: bergeykaip@gmail.com
Sonia Christ: kcbfarms@gmail.com
Jun 14, 2022
Judo Alberta Athletes Newsletter
Please find a copy of the June 2022 Judo Alberta Athlete’s Newsletter at this link: https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JA-June-2022-Newsletter-2.pdf
Judo Alberta’s athletes representative interviews a number of the top performers at the 2022 Open National in Montreal. (May 2022)
May 30, 2022
Judo Alberta Summer Camp
Judo Alberta US Open Camp / CWG Identification Camp, July 8-10, 2022
Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, seniors, veterans
Address for training camp: Lethbridge Judo Club, 2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L6
Friday July 08, 2022
7:00PM to 9:00PM – Technical & Randori Session
Saturday July 09, 2022
8:30AM to 9:30AM – Fitness (Running shoes & outdoor clothing)
10:30AM to 12:00PM – Drilling & Ne-waza Randori Session
4:00PM to 6:00PM – Technical & Tachi-waza Randori Session
Sunday July 10, 2022
8:30AM to 9:30AM – Judo Fitness / throwing practice
10:00AM to 12:00PM – Judo
Trackie Site: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/judo-alberta-summer-cwg-talent-id-camp/479259/
Note: Clubs/Judoka/Provincial teams are welcome to stay longer and join regular club/RTC training from July 11 to July 17, 2022
Eligibility:
- Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
- Green Belts & above /Orange Belt if Club Coach is in attendance
- Minimum age U14
CWG: This training camp one eligibility events linked with the Canada Winter Games Selection Criteria. Please find all details regarding the CWG criteria on the Judo Alberta website: https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/February-2022-REVISED-Athlete-CWG-Selection-Criteria.pdf
For further information contact Ewan Beaton, Judo Alberta HP Coach: ewan@judoalberta.com
May 6, 2022
Judo Alberta Kata Clinics Series: May 28th and 29th, 2022 – Hosted by Barracuda Judo Club
The Judo Alberta Grading Board is pleased to announce that Gordon Okamura and Wesley Enns will be leading a series of kata clinics, covering Kodokan Goshinjutsu, Katame No Kata, Nage No Kata, and Ju No Kata.
Registration: $30 at the door for 1 kata session. $40 for 2 – 4 sessions.
Contact: Jennifer Parker at parker.jennifer@gmail.com for more information
Location: Barracuda Judo Club, 1373 B Hunter Street, Pincher Creek, AB. Inside of Total Balance Health, next to Riteline Electric
Schedule:
Saturday May 28 10am – Noon 1pm – 3pm Kodokan Goshinjutsu (weapons will be provided) 3:15pm – 6:15pm Katame No Kata
Sunday May 29 9am – 1pm Nage No Kata 2pm – 6pm Ju No Kata
Apr 14, 2022
Judo AB Spring Camp
Judo Alberta Pre-Nationals Camp / CWG Identification Camp, May 6-8, 2022
Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, seniors, veterans
Address for training camp: Lethbridge Judo Club, 2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L6
Friday May 06, 2022
7:00PM to 9:00PM – Drilling & Randori Session (everyone)
Saturday May 07, 2022
9:00AM to 10:30AM – Male Ne-waza Session
10:30AM to 12:00PM – Female Ne-waza Session
3:00PM to 5:00PM – Male Tachi-waza Session
5:00PM to 7:00PM – Female Tachi-waza Session
Sunday May 08, 2022
8:00AM to 9:00AM Judo Fitness
9:30AM to 11:30AM Technical, Drilling & Randori (everyone)
11:30AM to 12:00M Team Meeting Open Nationals / Information
Trackie Site: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/judo-alberta-pre-nationals-cwg-identification-camp/476925/
Eligibility:
- Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
- Green Belts & above /Orange Belt if Club Coach is in attendance
- Minimum age U14
CWG: This training camp one eligibility events linked with the Canada Winter Games Selection Criteria. Please find all details regarding the CWG criteria on the Judo Alberta website: https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/February-2022-REVISED-Athlete-CWG-Selection-Criteria.pdf
For further information contact Ewan Beaton, Judo Alberta HP Coach: ewan@judoalberta.com
Apr 6, 2022
Judo Alberta Spring 50/50 Raffle
Judo Alberta has launched our Spring 50/50 Raffle to support our judoka to attend the 2022 Open National Judo Championships in Montreal, Quebec. May 19-22, 2022
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/akbba
Support our judoka today and you can be a winner!
Apr 1, 2022
Judo Alberta Athletes Newsletter
Hello everyone,
Please enjoy the April 2022 Judo Alberta Athletes Newsletter featuring Priscilla Gagné who is going to be our guest for the 2022 Female Camps in Calgary and Edmonton.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YNeTQAYSRY
Link to article: https://paralympic.ca/team-canada/priscilla-gagne
Judo Alberta Female Camp Registration Links:
April 30, 2022 Calgary / May 01, 2022 Edmonton: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/judo-alberta-girls-camp/476043/
Link to Judo Alberta Athletes Newsletter: https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JA-April-2022-Newsletter-2.pdf
Alexandra Gagnon Judo Alberta Athletes Rep
Mar 31, 2022
Deguchi Sisters Tour
Judo Alberta and Judo Canada are proud to announce that the Deguchi sisters will be in Alberta for a few days at the end of April.
Lethbridge:
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – Lethbridge Judo Club, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022 – Lethbridge Judo Club, 6:45PM to 8:30PM
Calgary:
Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 – Hiro’s Judo Club, 7:00PM to 9:00PM
* The times might change based on the number of applications. There is a possibility of splitting into two 90min sessions
Trackie Sign-Up for the Hiro’s / Trackie Session:
https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/deguchi-sisters-hiros-dojo/476472/
The training session will feature:
Christa Deguchi: 2019 World Champion and Multiple Grand Slam Gold Medalist
Kelly Deguchi: Pan-Am American Medalist and Multiple World Cup Medalist
Note: This is an excellent opportunity for Judoka who are attending the Female Camp in Calgary on April 30, 2022 to make it an overnight judo weekend.
Please contact me for further details: ewan@judoalberta.com
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