Feb 22, 2021
FREE Online Junior Referee Seminar
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIXkS2qhfWaHDdiuxtNop4fqXcfgsISXZSCH23MsZ-mams5Q/viewform
News
Feb 11, 2021
NCCP Multi-Sport Module Calendar
Hello Judo Alberta Members,
Please be aware that Alberta Sport does not list all NCCP courses on the Coaching Association Locker unless it is getting close to the registration due date and it is still not full. All of their sport modules are posted on the link below. This is important for coaches who were “transitioned” from the old NCCP system to the new one as they need to complete the Making Ethical Decisions (MED) module and do the online MED evaluation. Here is the link to the Alberta Sport calendar.
https://albertasport.ca/nccp-module-calendar/
Furthermore, coaches are not supposed to register for multi-sport courses in other provinces unless they get approval from the Alberta Sport NCCP coordinator.
Thank you,
Judo Alberta
Feb 11, 2021
Judo Alberta Coach Education Session: Survive & Then Thrive
Hello everyone,
Judo Alberta is excited to hold a coach education session on Saturday February 27, 2021 @ 1:30PM (MT). The goal of the session will be to provide ideas and strategies to help rebuild judo in your area and in your judo club.
Judo Alberta Coach Education Session: Survive & Then Thrive https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register/survive-then-thrive/468705/
The presenter of the session will be Peter Gardiner from Sportif Scotland. Peter has a wealth of judo developmental/ marketing knowledge and is happy to share some of his thoughts and ideas on how judo can “Survive & Then Thrive” during and post covid-19.
The session will attempt to be an interactive; Peter wants to hear your concerns about rebuilding judo in your club. The deadline has been set for February 19, 2021 so we can provide each participant with an information package and questionnaire prior to the session in efforts to lay a foundation of learning during the presentation.
Cost: The session is FREE / Donation. Judo Alberta is suggesting each coach donate $10.00 to help support the expenses associated with the session.
Presenter:
Peter Gardiner, Sportif Judo Scotland
Peter Gardiner was recognized as one of the best junior coaches in the world when he was invited by IJF Education and Coaching Director Yasuhiro Yamashita to take part in the ground-breaking DVD Coaching Judo to Juniors he later produced the smash hit 101 Judo Games with fighting films.
• Currently Head Coach Sportif Judo
• Currently Coach Educator British Judo
• Professional Judo Coach – 45 years
• Formally National Coach Denmark
• Formally Director of Coaching Judo Scotland • Former National Dev.
Manager British Judo
IMPORTANT:
This event will be worth NCCP PD points. (it is important that coaches gain PD points to maintain their NCCP certification level)
Judo Alberta will be opening the session to the other provinces / judo clubs in Canada because we truly are in this together and we will need to work together to rebuild. (Member of Judo Canada)
Mark Down on you calendar: On March 27, 2021 Judo Alberta will be hosting a Coach / Athlete session with Jimmy Pedro (USA) on mental toughness and visualization.
If you have any questions please contact me anytime
Ewan Beaton
Judo Alberta HP Coach
Feb 8, 2021
Return to Judo Guidelines (Updated February 8, 2021)
Hello Judo Alberta Members,
The Government of Alberta has lifted some Covid-19 restrictions effective February 8th that allows judo to resume in some capacity.
As a result, Judo clubs will be able to offer in person one-on-one training (all athletes) and “mini” group training (only for athletes 18 years of age and younger) however there are some strict measures that must be followed.
To ensure the safety of our membership we have made updates (in bold text) to section 4.1 in the Return to Judo Guidelines:
4.1 Private Training Sessions (Updated February 2, 2021):
Private Individual Sessions:
- Athlete can participate in individual conditioning and individual judo exercises led by a coach
- Athlete can participate in strength training sessions led by a coach at the dojo
- The instructor assigns one area per participant (1 person/8m2). This will become their designated training space throughout the session.
- Participants bow with 3 metres physical distancing or in their designated area (1 person/8m2)
- Sessions must be scheduled by appointment. No drop-in or groups allowed. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- Coaches must wear a mask during the session; participants are not required to wear a mask during exercise. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- More than one coach and client ‘pair’ (ex: 3 athletes and 3 coaches) are allowed into the facility so long as: (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- Each coach and client stays 3 metres away from all other trainers and clients at all times, including in entryways and exits.
- Each coach can only interact with their assigned client, and each client can only interact with their assigned coach.
- No interaction between clients or between coaches is allowed.
- No ‘cycling through’ multiple coaches as in circuit training.
Exercises Permitted:
- These sessions can involve judo elastics, foot work, judo exercises, hops, ropes, shadow uchi-komi
Private Multi-Person Sessions (Household Members Only):
- Athletes who have multiple people in a single household can participate in judo training led by a coach.
- Athletes who have multiple people in a single household can participate in strength training sessions led by a coach at the dojo.
- The instructor assigns one area per participant (1 person/8m2). This will become their designated training space throughout the session.
- Participants bow with 3 metres physical distancing or in their designated area (1 person/8m2)
- Sessions must be scheduled by appointment. No drop-in or groups allowed. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- Coaches must wear a mask during the session; participants are not required to wear a mask during exercise. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- More than one coach and client ‘pair’ (ex: 3 athletes and 3 coaches) are allowed into the facility so long as: (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- Each coach and client stays 3 metres away from all other trainers and clients at all times, including in entryways and exits.
- Each coach can only interact with their assigned client, and each client can only interact with their assigned coach.
- No interaction between clients or between coaches is allowed.
- No ‘cycling through’ multiple coaches as in circuit training.
Exercises Permitted:
- The sessions can involve crash mats, uchi-komi, technical development, ne-waza technique, drilling, kumi-kata training, randori
Mini Group Sessions – Athletes 18 years of age and under ONLY (Amended Feb 8, 2021):
- Athletes 18 years of age and younger can participate in group conditioning and group judo exercises led by a coach. (Maximum group size is 10 people, including the coach)
- Athletes 18 years of age and younger can participate in group strength training sessions led by a coach at the dojo (Maximum group size is 10 people, including the coach)
- Group Options:
- Single Athlete: 9 athletes with 1 coach physically distanced (3m). Non-contact activities only.
- Family Practice: Athletes from the same family household can participate in contact activities. (Ex: 3 groups of 2 from a same family, 1 group of 3 from the same family and a coach. All groups are physically distanced from each other. Family members only have contact with their family.
- Individual Sessions: Individual sessions are still able to continue with a coach.
- The instructor assigns one area per participant where 3m safe distancing can be met. This will become their designated training space throughout the session.
- Participants bow with 3 metres physical distancing or in their designated area.
- Sessions must be scheduled by appointment. No drop-in or groups allowed. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- Coaches must wear a mask during the session; participants are not required to wear a mask during exercise. (Amended Feb 2, 2021)
- More than one group (Ex. 2 groups of 10 people) is allowed into the facility at the same time so long as: (Amended Feb 8, 2021)
- The facility has enough space to maintain safe 3m distancing at all times (Ex. 10 people per mat area). If the dojo cannot support this capacity, group sizes must be reduced to meet a safe 3m distancing.
- Each coach and client stays 3 metres away from all other trainers and clients at all times, including in entryways and exits.
- Each coach can only interact with their assigned client(s), and each client can only interact with their assigned coach.
- Physical interaction between clients, coaches or groups is NOT permitted. Only household family members are permitted to physically interact with each other.
- No ‘cycling through’ multiple coaches as in circuit training.
Exercises Permitted (With members from the same household):
- The sessions can involve crash mats, uchi-komi, technical development, ne-waza technique, drilling, kumi-kata training, randori.
Length of Private Judo Sessions:
- 1 Hour = 45-minute training session/ 15-minute cleaning transition
All sanitization and screening protocols outlined in Phase 4 are enforced.
A detailed plan of activities must be included in the club Return to Judo guidelines and submitted to the Judo Alberta Office.
For more information on the provincial update please visit https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx#restrictions for more details.
Operate at Your Comfort Level
*It is important to note that clubs can operate in any phase currently permitted by Judo Alberta. Some clubs may wish to only do 1 on 1 sessions instead of the mini group sessions. These guidelines are consistent with what is permitted by the provincial government at this time so they must be respected at all times.
If you have questions please do not hesitate email judo@judoalberta.com
Judo Alberta
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Nov 19, 2020
Remembering Glen Seeman of the Lethbridge Judo Club
On behalf of Judo Alberta and the Lethbridge Judo Club, it is with great sadness that we wish to inform you that Mr. Glen Seeman, Shodan, has passed away on Saturday November 14th, 2020 at the age of 68 years old. Glen was instrumental in getting the Lethbridge Judo Club’s free-standing building constructed. If it wasn’t for people like Glen Seeman this building would have never been built and with his time and financial contribution, Sensei Yoshio Senda’s dream became a reality. Glen was Vice-President of Finance and Regional Chair for Judo Alberta as well as President and long-time Board member of the Lethbridge Judo Club since 1980.
Glen graduated from Red River College as a Horologist (watchmaker) and worked in the Jewelry business for 20 years. He moved to the financial industry as a banker and took courses to eventually hold licenses as a Financial Advisor PFP, CPCA and retired in 2012. He was a past member of the Lethbridge Kinsmen Club for 20 years where he was fortunate enough to hold every executive position including two terms as President.
Glen will be sadly missed by the Lethbridge Judo Club and Judo Alberta. His contribution to Judo in Alberta and especially the Lethbridge Area will be forever lasting for years to come.
Oct 19, 2020
Notice of the 2020 Judo Alberta AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Kodokan Black Belt Association (Judo Alberta) will be held virtually on November 29th, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Members must complete the AGM Registration Form by November 22nd, 2020 to confirm attendance.Meeting instructions will be distributed to everyone that is registered.
All signed Proxy Forms are to be collected by each club and submitted to the Judo Alberta Office (judo@judoalberta.com) no later than November 22, 2020 in order to validate each member.
AGENDA
- Approval of the agenda (Any concerns or issues by the general membership should be mentioned now so they may be added to the agenda (item #5).
- Approval of the minutes from the 2019 Annual General Meeting.
- Business arising from the minutes of the 2019 Annual General meeting.
- Reports of the
Executive & Committees:
- President
- Treasurer/Financial Statement
- High Performance Coach
- New Business
- Covid-19 Update (membership, resources, return to play)
- Elections
- President
- VP of Admin
- Secretary
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