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Mar 18, 2025

Judo Alberta NCCP Dojo Assistant/Dojo Instructor Courses

NCCP Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses

The NCCP courses are now online and ready for registration. Coaches can sign up for the DA course or the DI course, but those wishing to do both will need to sign up for each course separately.    

Judo Alberta will be holding NCCP Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor courses on April 25-27, 2025 in Calgary.  Register online in the Locker at coach.ca using your NCCP credentials.  Don’t have an NCCP number yet?  Simply go to the coach.ca website, click the red icon at the top right (The Locker) and then at the login screen press the “Don’t have an NCCP#? Create one now!” link to get started. Once you have logged into the Locker, look for the calendar at the top of the page and find the judo courses on this date.   

• Date: April 25-27, 2025
• Location:  Hiro’s Judo Club 
  • #115 1919-27^th Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7E4  
• Time:
  • DA course: Friday 9:00am – 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 12:00 pm 
  • DI course: Saturday 9:00am – 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Cost:
  • DA course $285
  • DI course $360
  • Combined DA/DI course: Those wishing to do both will need to sign up for each course individually.
• Registration: All registrations must be completed in the Locker
• Registration deadline:  April 18, 2025

DOJO ASSISTANT 

This Learning Experience prepares the participant to assist in the delivery of judo practices for judo players of all stages of development, with an emphasis on participants under 13 years old. It is recommended that the assistant work under the supervision of a certified Dojo Instructor. Assistants under the age of majority must work under the direct supervision of a certified Dojo Instructor.

Prerequisites:  

• Minimum age of 16.
• Minimum rank of green belt with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the DA program as identified by the Judo Canada kyu syllabus.
• Sterling background check for all candidate coaches who are 18 years old and older via Sterling Agency – for details see: https://pages.sterlingbackcheck.ca/landing-pages/j/judo-canada
• OR equivalent if such checks are required by the Province/Territory. In cases where the Sterling agency is not used for this service, results of the background check must be communicated to Judo Canada to NCCP@judocanada.org by the individual coaches or P/T offices.
• Successful online completion of the “Respect in Sport for the activity leader” e-learning module available at https://judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com/.

Note 1: The background check and Respect in Sport modules may be completed after the course.  

DOJO INSTRUCTOR

The “Instructor” course provides the participant with knowledge to instruct technical, physical, and mental, social and other aspects of judo. The course prepares the participant to be a club instructor responsible for providing judokas with the basic physical literacy skills with emphasis on children under the age of 14, judo skills as described in the Judo Canada syllabus, and to introduce young judokas to competition. 

Prerequisites:  

• Minimum age of 18.  
• Minimum rank of brown belt with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the Judo Canada kyu syllabus. 
• Trained DA or Trained Community Coach. 
• Sterling background check for all candidate coaches who are 18 years old and older via Sterling Agency – for details see: https://www.sterlingtalentsolutions.ca/landing-pages/j/judo-canada/
•  OR equivalent if such checks are required by the Province/Territory. In cases where the Sterling agency is not used for this service, results of the background check must be communicated to Judo Canada to NCCP@judocanada.org by the individual coaches or P/T offices. The Backcheck is required only if the check done for the DA was done more than 3 years earlier.  
• Successful online completion of a “Respect in Sport for the activity leader” e-learning module available at https://judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com/ for all candidates who did not complete this module in the past.  

Please contact Garry Yamashita (Judo Alberta, NCCP Chair) with any questions.  

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Jan 9, 2025

Great Learning Opportunities Waiting for Non-Profits

The Alberta Community Development Unit has a line-up of 16 live webinars starting this month to support your funding, board governance and non-profit organization needs. Click on any session online here to access the registration page. All webinars are hosted on Zoom and are free to attend.

To view all of our webinar offerings, visit our Eventbrite page http://albertacdu.eventbrite.com/.

If a session is sold out, please click on “Reserve a Spot” and then “Join Waitlist” buttons. If there are spots available, we will release a ticket to you. You will receive an email and you can register through that email.

If you have any questions, send us an email at communitydevelopment@gov.ab.ca.

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Jan 9, 2025

New Judo Canada Grading Syllabus & Info Session Recording!

Judo Canada is thrilled to announce that the new Syllabus is now live and available online! This updated syllabus reflects the latest advancements in judo techniques, grading requirements, and standards, ensuring all judoka across the country have access to the most current information.

📖 Explore the new Syllabus here: Visit the Syllabus

But that’s not all! If you missed the live info session where we introduced and explained the key updates to the syllabus, don’t worry! The full recording is now available on YouTube.

▶️ Watch the info session here: View on YouTube

We encourage all athletes, coaches, and club administrators to review these resources to stay informed and prepared for upcoming grading assessments.

Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments—we’re here to support your judo journey!

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Jul 18, 2024

Canadian Sport Institute Alberta Launches 50/50 in Support of Alberta Athletes and Coaches

We’re excited to support the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta 50/50 Lottery, running during the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games!

All funds raised will support Provincial Sport Organizations in Alberta through the Canada Games Enhancement Program (CGEP) . The CGEP aims to develop provincial-level athletes and coaches in Olympic and Paralympic sports.

For Canada to excel as a leading sport nation, Alberta must play a key role. Help us achieve this by supporting our provincial athletes.

Buy your tickets today and make a difference!

CSIAB 50/50 – IMPORTANT DATES

DRAW #1

Early Bird #1 – $2,500 Air Canada Dollars
Sales Cut-Off- Sunday, July 28 ^th , 2024, at 11:59 PM MT
Early Bird #1 Draw Date – Monday, July 29 ^th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT

Early Bird #2 – $2,500
Sales Cut-Off – Tuesday, August 6 ^th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
Early Bird #2 Draw Date – Wednesday, August 7 ^th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT

Ticket Sales Close – Sunday, August 11 ^th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
5050 Draw Date – Monday, August 12 ^th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT
5050 Draw Winner Announcement – Monday, August 12 ^th , 2024, at 2:00 PM

DRAW #2
Sales Open – Friday, August 24 ^h , 2024, at 11:00 AM MT

Early Bird #3 – $2,500
Sales Cut-Off- Tuesday, September 3 ^rd , 2024, at 11:59 PM MT
Early Bird #3 Draw Date – Wednesday, September 4 ^th , 2024, at 10:00 AM

Ticket Sales Close – Sunday, September 8 ^th , 2024, at 11 :59 PM MT
5050 Draw Date – Monday, September 9 ^th , 2024, at 10:00 AM MT
5050 Draw Winner Announcement – Monday, September 9 ^th at 2:00 PM

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Feb 14, 2023

Get Ready for the 2023 Canada Winter Games: Judo Fans, Mark Your Calendars!

The highly anticipated 2023 Canada Winter Games are just two weeks away, and judo fans are in for a treat! The games, which will take place in Prince Edward Island from February 19 to March 3, will feature some of the best young athletes from across Canada competing in a variety of winter sports, including judo.

Judo is a martial art that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques to take down opponents. At the 2023 Canada Winter Games, you’ll have the chance to watch some of the most talented young judokas from across the country showcase their skills and compete for gold.

The judo competition at the games will take place from March 1 to March 4, with both male and female athletes competing in various weight categories. The competition will be held at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, where spectators can cheer on their favorite athletes and witness the intensity of the sport. Streaming and broadcasting schedules can be found here.

If you’re a fan of judo, this is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the most promising young athletes in the country compete at the highest level. Not only will you get to see some great matches, but you’ll also get a chance to experience the excitement and energy of the Canada Winter Games.

So mark your calendars and get ready for some incredible judo action at the 2023 Canada Winter Games!

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