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Apr 5, 2017

Provincial Training Camp, April 29-30 2017

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This is an important camp for all athletes attending the 2017 Open Nationals. Information regarding the Open Nationals will be given at this camp. This is also an opportunity for TEAM ALBERTA to be together prior to nationals. The provincial coaching staff encourage all athletes attending the Open Nationals to attend this training camp. SUPPORT THE BLUE WAVE; BE THE BLUE WAVE!

Address for training camp:

Lethbridge Judo Club
2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L6
http://www.lajudo.com/Lethbridge_Judo/Home.html

•This is regular training at the Lethbridge Judo Club on Friday April 28th, 2017 6:00PM to 8:00PM for anyone who would like to come down early.

Saturday 29th:

1200-1400 Physical Testing & Throwing
1400-1500 Lunch
1500-1630 Technical/Tactical Judo Training
1730-1930 Judo Randori

Sunday 30th:

800-900 Physical Training
900-1000 Break
1000-1200 Judo Tactical/Randori

Please bring running shoes and exercise clothing.

The info session held Sunday after the camp is very beneficial for athletes, parents and coaches to understand team policy and expectations for the Open National Championship.

Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach
Phone: (403) 892-6099
Email: ewan@judoalberta.com

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Apr 4, 2017

Elite Athlete Funding Application

The Judo Alberta coaching staff has released the Elite Athlete funding application.
This application is for funding for Judo Alberta/ Judo Canada events that have taken or will take place between: December 16, 2016 to April 21, 2016

Priority:

A) Athletes Selected by Judo Canada to participate in International Events
B) International Events recognized by Judo Canada (National Team Handbook) & Judo Canada RTC International Competitions/Tours
C) National Point Events and Training Camps
D) Special Provincial Training Camps

The elite athlete funding is for athletes in age divisions U18, U21, and Senior that are travelling out of province for tournaments or training camps at a national or international level.
The Judo Alberta coaching staff is allocating $4,000.00 towards this part of the season for elite level athletes. The whole funds may or may not be completely used depending on the number of applicants and events.

Applying for this funding does not guarantee that funds will be issued to you. The coaching staff are looking for athletes that have shown dedication to their own judo training, tournament participation, and training camp participation. Also the coaching staff are looking for athletes that are planning for future goals in the sport. Please see a list of example tournaments that we will fund on the Elite athlete funding policy.
https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Elite-Athlete-Funding-Policy.pdf

The coaching staff do want the athletes to have full support from their personal coach/ head sensei/club before applying for funds.
**Please supply receipts with the application – this will expedite the processing of the funds

The deadline to apply for this round of funding is April 21, 2017.

Please submit funding applications to Ewan Beaton: ewan@judoalberta.com
**Judo Alberta will only accept applications by email or given directly to the HP Coach

Thank you
Judo Alberta Coaching Staff

To view the Elite Funding Application Form please click here.

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Apr 3, 2017

Judo Alberta Yudansha Grading – June 3rd, 2017

Where:

Edmonton

When:

June 3, 2017 Saturday

Starting Time:

1:00 pm

Venue:

Tokugawa Judo Club Dojo (9647 62 Avenue, Edmonton)

Go to the Judo Alberta website https://judoalberta.com/index.php/grading-kata/ and download the Judo Canada Dan Grading Forms 2017 excel file for complete instructions and forms. The new 2017 Dan Grading Syllabus can also be downloaded. Please note that a Judo Canada Passport is required and candidates must apply directly to Judo Canada. The passport and Tournament Points Certification forms (effective Jan 1, 2017) must be mailed with the Grading forms to the address below.

Please send all properly completed forms and passport to Gord Okamura (Grading Secretary) to: 11247 – 59 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6H 1G2

However, please email your draft excel file to gyokamura@gmail.com beforehand for initial feedback.

All forms postmarked AFTER May 19, 2017 WILL NOT be accepted for this Grading. Candidates who do not submit proper forms or the Judo Canada passport will not be considered for grading on June 3rd. (No handwritten submissions)

Thank you,

Joe Meli – Grading Chair
cc: Gord Okamura

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Apr 3, 2017

2017 Katsuta Kup Judo Championship – May 6, 2017

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To view the tournament technical package please click here.

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Mar 23, 2017

2017 Canadian Open Judo Championship – Volunteers Needed

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The 2017 Canadian Open Judo Championships will be held in the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary from May 25-28 followed by a National Training Camp in Calgary from May 28-31.

The success of this prestigious event is dependant on the support of volunteers across the province of Alberta. There are a number of unique volunteer positions available throughout the duration of the tournament. If you are looking to gain some excellent volunteer experience and are available to assist, please register using the ling below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQJN369

Please contact Volunteer Coordinators Terry and Denise Morgan (tdcmstar@telus.net) for more details.

Thank you for supporting the Blue Wave!

Judo Alberta-Nationals Organizing Committee

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Mar 21, 2017

2017 Female Training Camp

It was an excellent turnout at the 2017 Female Training Camp held this past weekend.
A special thank you to our volunteers and host at the Rodrigo Resende Judo Club and to Priscilla Gagne for leading an excellent training camp.

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Mar 15, 2017

NCCP: FREE Coach Initiation in Sport Module

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The NEW Coach Initiation in Sport is an online NCCP module developed to introduce new or experienced coaches to the foundational skills in coaching. To celebrate Canada’s 150th, the module will be available for FREE for 150 days.
Please click here for more details.

For more coaching tips and resources please visit www.coach.ca

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Mar 12, 2017