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Judo Alberta Christmas 50/50 Raffle is Live!

Dec 3, 2025

Judo Alberta Christmas 50/50 Raffle is Live!

Judo Alberta is excited to launch our 2025 Christmas 50/50 Raffle, running from Friday, November 21 to Monday, December 22 at 11:00 AM. Your support helps fuel two important goals:

  • 2027 Canada Winter Games Athletes — Supporting developmental events and essential experience-building opportunities.
  • National Team Athletes — Assisting those preparing to represent Canada at the 2026 Pan-Am Championships.

Judo is a global sport, and our athletes must travel widely to earn qualifying points, gain international experience, and strengthen their standing on both the national team and world rankings. Every ticket purchased brings us closer to ensuring they get those opportunities.

We truly appreciate your support and wish you a warm, joyful Holiday Season.

Buy 50/50 Tickets

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Nov 23, 2025

2025 Judo Alberta AGM

Judo Alberta invited you to a Microsoft Teams Meeting:

2025 Judo Alberta AGM
Sunday, November 23, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (MST)

Meeting link: 2025 Judo Alberta AGM | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join

 

2025 Annual General Meeting Agenda

  1. Approval of the 2025 agenda (Any concerns or issues by the general membership should be mentioned now so they may be added to the agenda (item #5)).
  2. Approval of the minutes from the 2024 Annual General Meeting.
  3. Business arising from the minutes of the 2024 Annual General meeting.
  4. Reports of the Executive & Committees
  5. New Business
  6. Elections
    1. Vice President of Finance
    2. Treasurer
    3. Registrar
  7. Meeting Adjourned
2024-25-Judo-Alberta-Annual-Report-2

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2025 Judo Alberta Winter Camp

Nov 12, 2025

2025 Judo Alberta Winter Camp

2025 Judo Alberta Winter Camp, Lethbridge, Alberta, December 05-07, 2025:

  • There will be 14 Japanese Hight School Students from Hokkaido taking part in the Winter Camp (8 male / 6 female)
  • Please note that the Winter Camp is a week earlier this year because of the participation of the Japanese Team – December 05-07, 2025.
  • There will be 3-4 Mental Health Sessions for Judo Alberta Athletes (U16-U18-U21-SR & Coache) at the Holiday Inn. We will be making groups of 25 for these sessions. We highly recommend coaches encourage all athletes to participate. (Mental Health 101)
  • Please note the Deadline is November 21, 2025; the deadline is extra early this year because of extra organization involved with the Japanese Team and the Mental 101 Sessions
  • There will be a Team Competition on Sunday, December 07, 2025, with the Japanese Team, Judo Alberta and other provincial teams. The Judo Alberta HP Coach Committee will select athletes to participate. If an athlete has been identified by the coaches we are hoping they will represent athlete in the team competition. It will be a lot of fun. We will need to have volunteers for score keeping, draws, etc.

Judo Alberta Winter Camp Trackie Site:

Athletes: $70.00

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1003534

Coaches: Free of Charge

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2025-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1003533

This will be a fantastic weekend of Judo!

Have a good day,

Ewan Beaton

Judo Alberta HP Coach

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Be Part of the 2026 Judo Open National Championships!

Oct 13, 2025

Be Part of the 2026 Judo Open National Championships!

The Judo Open National Championships are coming to Calgary, Alberta, from May 13–18, 2026, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help make this national event a success!

Join athletes, coaches, and fans from across the country for an unforgettable week of high-level competition, teamwork, and community spirit.

💪 Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to:

  • Be part of a major national sporting event
  • Meet people from across Canada
  • Gain event management experience
  • Support the growth of Judo in Alberta and across the country
  • Have fun and make a difference!

📅 Event Details

Dates: May 13–18, 2026
Location: Calgary, Alberta

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Volunteer Roles

We’re recruiting volunteers for a variety of roles, including:

  • Registration & accreditation
  • Venue setup and logistics
  • Scorekeeping and timekeeping
  • Athlete services and hospitality
  • Media and communications support
  • Transportation and equipment support

📩 How to Get Involved

Interested? Sign up today to receive more information:
📧 Email: yycjudovolunteer@gmail.com
📱 Or scan the QR code on our event poster to register your interest.

Be part of something special — help us make the 2026 Judo Open Nationals an event to remember! Please share this volunteer poster and encourage your club to support!

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Oct 8, 2025

Team Alberta Mission Staff Volunteer Applications – 2027 Canada Winter Games

The Ministry of Alberta Tourism and Sport – Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch invites volunteers to apply for Team Alberta Mission Staff at the 2027 Canada Winter Games taking place February 27 – March 14, 2027, in Quebec City, Quebec.

The Mission Staff have a key role as members of Team Alberta acting as liaisons between individual sports and the Canada Winter Games organizational structure.  Mission Staff members representing a blend of volunteers and professional staff from a wide cross section of the sport and recreation community in Alberta will be selected.  Mission Staff members are volunteers who do not receive payment for their services at the Games or compensation for time off work.  Pre-approved travel and other expenses required to perform Mission Staff duties leading up to and at the Games will be provided. 

Find the Mission Staff duties and the  Team Alberta Mission Staff application to see if you may be qualified and interested becoming a volunteer member of Team Alberta’s Mission Staff for the 2027 Canada Winter Games.  

Applications including a resume and a letter of support must be received by Monday, December 1, 2025.

If you have any questions or require any additional information please contact Cam Berwald,

Team Alberta Chef de Mission (780-422-7109; cam.berwald@gov.ab.ca) or Steven Patrick, Team Alberta Assistant Chef de Mission (780-644-4897; steven.patrick@gov.ab.ca).

 

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Oct 8, 2025

Congratulations to coaches working for their Dojo Instructor certification!

NCCP Dojo Instructor course held on Oct 4-5, 2025 in Edmonton facilitated by Maija Merivirta and Gord Okamura.

Back Row: Maija Merivirta / Shane Dauphinee / Davin Simao / Tyson Thornton / Shawn Seitz / Gord Okamura

Front Row: Kalysta Pratch / Jordan Boothman / Erin Dobson

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Judo Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy Announcement

Sep 2, 2025

Judo Alberta Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy Announcement

Dear Judo Alberta Members and Judoka,

We are writing to inform you of a new policy adopted by Judo Alberta in response to the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (formerly Bill 29), recently enacted by the Government of Alberta.

Effective September 1, 2025, Judo Alberta has implemented a Fairness and Safety in Sport Policy that applies to events falling under Judo Alberta’s direct jurisdiction and are competitive in nature.

This policy is designed to:

  • Protect the integrity of female-only competitions, ensuring that women and girls have the opportunity to compete in divisions designated for biological females.
  • Ensure compliance with Alberta’s legislation and demonstrate our continued commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive sport environment.

Local judo clubs operating independently (including recreational programs, in-house tournaments, and non-sanctioned events) will continue to set their own eligibility criteria.

We understand this is a sensitive and evolving area, and we are committed to working with athletes, families, and clubs to provide clarity and support, while respecting privacy and dignity in all conversations and decisions.

You can find the full policy and FAQ’s on our website here. Resources published by the Government of Alberta are also available here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the policy further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering a judo community that is both fair and welcoming.

Judo Alberta Board of Directors

1-21 Fairness and Safety in Sport Model PolicyDownload

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2025/2026 Fee Schedule

Sep 2, 2025

2025/2026 Fee Schedule

Our updated 2025/2026 fee schedule is now available.
We’ve carefully reviewed and structured our pricing to ensure accessibility and value for everyone in our community.

👉 See the full fee schedule below for details.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to another great season!

2025-2026-Fees

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Jul 29, 2025

Judo Alberta Athlete Council Announcement

Judo Alberta is pleased to introduce the members of the 2025 Athlete Council, a group dedicated to representing athlete voices and supporting the development of judo across the province.

New Athlete Representative:
Luke Thomson
Luke will serve as the main liaison between athletes and the Judo Alberta Executive Committee.

Athlete Council Members:

  • Tyson Thornton 
  • Maralgoo Batbayar
  • Garrett Parker

The Athlete Council is here to listen, advocate, and support all Judo Alberta athletes. If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

 

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May 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Colney

Judo Alberta is saddened to announce the passing of Provincial Team Member John Colney on Monday May 26, 2025. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and our Kodokwai Judo Family. 

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with funeral expenses and to allow the family to focus on healing: https://www.gofundme.com/f/john-colney

For those who wish to honor John’s memory, a Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Elite Martial Arts in Spruce Grove. Details of the service can be found on John’s memorial website: https://everloved.com/life-of/john-colney/funeral/#1904660f-c4d4-4d82-b14d-38e7c8afc0c5

Rest in Peace John. 

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