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Jun 28, 2024

2025 Provincial Championships Bid

Judo Alberta is now accepting bids for the 2024 Provincial Championships to be hosted the weekend of March 29th, 2025. If you are interested in hosting, please provide the following information to the Judo Alberta office via email, c/o Caleb Boorse, Executive Director, judo@judoalberta.com, no later than Sunday July 21, 2024. Potential sites will be evaluated on the following general criteria:

  1. Club information
  2. Contact Information
  3. Venue information
    1. Must have room for a minimum of 3 mat areas plus a warmup area if the competition is held over 1 day.
    2. Must have room for minimum of 2 mat areas plus a warmup area if the competition is held over 2 days.
  4. Seating capacity for 200+ people.
  5. Number of people available to volunteer and assist in running event.
  6. A list of previous events that your club has hosted.
  7. A list of possible 1- or 2-day event dates for hosting during the last weekend of March, plus or minus 1 weekend.
  8. Potential host hotel information
  9. Declare if there will be any optional souvenir items for participants (T-shirt, water bottle, etc.)
  10. Any additional information that might be helpful for the Executive Committee to make an informed decision.

Please review the full bid policy and requirements here. 

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2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

Jun 24, 2024

2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners

In 2005 the Tom Greenway Scholarship Committee was established. Tom Greenway was a two time Olympian from the Lethbridge Judo Club who passed away in 2004 at the age of 47 years old. The scholarship criteria was developed by Allan Greenway, Joe Meli, Dean Maruyama and Garry Yamashita.  Judo Alberta pays tribute to Tom Greenway each year by providing a $400 scholarship which is awarded to Judo Alberta’s top ranked male and female athletes based on the most 1st place wins regardless of weight category. The age eligibility for this scholarship are athletes who are 14 years old to 19-year-old. All tournaments considered for this scholarship are part of the Judo Alberta point system during the period from July 1 through May 31 each year. Athletes are eligible to win the award every third year giving the opportunity for this scholarship to impact many different judoka. 

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young judoka to attend out of province tournaments in order to elevate their standard of Judo. Donations can be sent to the Judo Alberta office, payable to the “Tom Greenway Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to Emiliya Aliyeva from Hiro’s Judo Club and Drake Gregory from the Lethbridge Judo Club for being the 2024 Tom Greenway Award Winners. 

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Apr 22, 2024

Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – April 2024

The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding.  The coach committee nominated the following athletes for the second round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from January 2024 to April 2024.  

January 2024 to April 2024
Name Events Judo Club Funding Method of Payment
Evelyn Beaton BEL/FRA/HUN Lethbridge JC  $  1,050.00 Payment to club
Kiera Westlake BEL/DEN Lethbridge JC  $  1,050.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Loic Beaton Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Troy Gallant Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Connor Gallant Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Addyson Tamura Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Sawyer Althouse Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Carter Althouse Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Aidan Lazenby Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Maia Thomson Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Elizabeth Cossitt Denmark Kodokwai JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Tayven Tremblay Denmark St.Albert JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Emiliya Aliyeva Denmark Hiros JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Silas Coughlan Denmark Hiros JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Xavion Johnson Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Julian Nickel Denmark Lethbridge JC  $     200.00 Payment on Trip Invoice
Justin Webber Bremen Hiros JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Luke Thomson Bremen Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Addyson Tamura Thuringia Cup Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Isla Deismos Pan-Am Hiros JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
Munkhu Batbayar Pan-Am Lethbridge JC  $     350.00 Payment to club
 $  6,650.00

The Judo Alberta Elite Funding will be sent to the athlete’s home judo clubs or applied to the trip/event they participated in, not directly to the athletes.

Sincerely, Judo Alberta High Performance Committee

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Judo Alberta Regional Trainings – Edmonton / Calgary (Pre-Nationals)

Apr 12, 2024

Judo Alberta Regional Trainings – Edmonton / Calgary (Pre-Nationals)

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Edmonton

Friday / Saturday May 10/11, 2024

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

Address for regional training camp location:

St. Albert Judo Club, 42C Riel Dr, St. Albert

Friday May 10, 2024:              6:00PM to 8:00PM – Friday Night Fight Night

Saturday May 11, 2024:         8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness

Saturday May 11, 2024:         10:00AM to 11:45PM – Drilling, Transition & Tactical

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 08, 2024

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

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-edmonton-pre-nationals/1000637/

 Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Calgary

Saturday, May 11, 2024

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

Address for regional training camp location:

Hiro’s Judo Club

 #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Saturday May 11, 2024

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

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

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary-pre-nationals/1000636/

There is no cost for the training camp

Eligibility:

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

NOTE: THE FOCUS OF THIS TRAINING WILL BE FOR THE ATHLETES WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2024 OPEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. BE READY TO WORK AND SWEAT! 

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach              

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

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2024 Judo Alberta US Open Tour

Mar 4, 2024

2024 Judo Alberta US Open Tour

Subject:    Judo Alberta 2024 US Open Tour   

From:        Provincial Coach Staff / Judo Alberta Coach Committee

Date:         March 04, 2024

Hello everyone,

Judo Alberta plans to a take team to the 2024 Junior US Open in Fort Lauderdale.

Minimum Eligibility: U16/U18/U21/SR Provincial Team Member

Judo Alberta HP Coach Committee will consider other Judo Alberta judoka who do not meet the above minimum criteria on a case-by-case request.

Main Competition Hotel: Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale – free breakfast and evening refreshment/snacks included (12-15 min walk to the competition site)

Junior US Open & 1 Day Camp:

Departure Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Return Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Approx. Hard Cost: $1,500 to $1,800.00; Flight / Hotel / Ground Transport / Travel insurance (TBF)

Competition Entry Fee & Camp Fees will vary based on the number of divisions athletes are competing in. ($110.00USD Per Division / Camp $70.00USD) Paid by athletes. (TBF)

Judo Alberta Event Sign-up Deadline: Monday April 22, 2024  

Judo Clubs will be asked to submit the names of those who are interested in. Personal coaches are welcome. Please fill out the spreadsheet attached to this email / message.

Name: As Written on their Canadian Passport, example Ewan M. Beaton

Birthdate: Written, example 13 / July / 1969

Note: $1,000.00 deposit per athlete will be invoiced to the club following the April 22, 2024 deadline.

Please contact Ewan Beaton for more details: ewan@judoalberta.com

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Judo Canada Call for Directors

Feb 21, 2024

Judo Canada Call for Directors

Judo Canada is seeking one (1) Director at large for its board of directors (2024-2026)

Nomination protocol

Risk Management Committee – Gestion de risques

https://judocanada.org/2024/02/12/volunteer-position-member-of-the-risk-management-committee/?fbclid=IwAR1I9HBanWy-kt_yklUX_URGEOzknW85X7dzz7VqsJpau7RvemDHQGstdbA

https://judocanada.org/fr/2024/02/12/poste-benevole-membre-du-comite-de-gestion-des-risques/

Director – Administrateur

https://judocanada.org/2024/01/20/muffin-builder-64932/

https://judocanada.org/fr/2024/01/20/poste-vacant-appel-de-candidature/

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Judo Alberta Winter Provincial Training Camp, February 24-25, 2024

Jan 22, 2024

Judo Alberta Winter Provincial Training Camp, February 24-25, 2024

Address for training camp: Tolide Judo Kwai

Dow Centennial Centre, 84 St. & 87 Ave. Fort Saskatchewan

Saturday February 24, 2024

1:00PM to 3:00PM Ne-waza, Transition, Technical & Randori

5:00PM to 7:00PM Tachi-waza , Kumi-kata & Randori

Sunday February 25, 2024

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

10:00AM to 11:45AM Technical, Drilling & Randori  

Trackie Site: Deadline February 21, 2024

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-provincial-training-camp-fort-saskatchewan/1000448/

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 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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Judo Alberta Inter- Provincial Training Camp: BC/AB/SK/MB/YU/NWT/NU

Jan 5, 2024

Judo Alberta Inter- Provincial Training Camp: BC/AB/SK/MB/YU/NWT/NU

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

Address for camp:  Tolide Judo Kwai Dow Centennial Centre, 84 St. & 87 Ave. Fort Sask

Cost for the camp: 
$75.00 Regular Deadline March 29, 2024  
$95.00 Late Deadline April 12, 2024   
 

Trackie Sign Up: (IMPORTANT) Maximum Number of athletes 180 (90 athletes per group) https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-inter-provincial-camp/1000431/

Coach Sign-up: (NO COST): https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2024-judo-alberta-inter-provincial-camp/1000433/

Friday April 26, 2024               

Group 1 6:00PM to 7:30PM / Group 2 7:30PM to 9:00PM

Saturday April 27, 2024          

Group 1 9:00AM to 10:30AM

Group 2 10:30AM to 12:00PM

Group 1 2:30PM to 4:30PM

Presentation: 4:30PM Understanding Weight Cutting

Group 2 5:00PM to 7:00PM

8:00PM Coaches Dinner: Mikes Steak House

Sunday: April 28, 2024            

Group 1 8:00AM to 9:45AM Judo

 Group 2 9:45AM to 11:30AM Judo

Hotel Information:

Fort Saskatchewan Super 8: $129.00 + tax (1 min walk to training site)

8750 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 4R5, Phone: (780) 998-2898

20 rooms blocked off; mention JUDO TRAINING CAMP (First come / first serve)

Comfort Inn & Suites: $129.00 + tax (5 min walk to training site)

120 Town Crest Rd, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0G7, Phone: (780) 998-4000

55 rooms blocked off; MENTION JUDO ALBERTA (Drop date February 15, 2023)

Email: ewan@judoalberta.com   Phone: 403-892-6099

Judo AB Eligibility: Provincial Team member / U14 Green Belt with approval of Judo AB HP Coach

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Judo Alberta Elite Athletes Funding – December 2023

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

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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