The Judo Alberta Grading Committee is proposing changes to the Technical Stream & Competitive Stream Grading scheduled for February 12. The change will better protect our judoka by having greater physical distancing and safety measures
Dividing the Technical Stream grading into two regions
For Shodan candidates, in lieu of a written test, a Kahoot session will be held on Friday February 11 at 9 pm (no longer than 30 minutes) to test your knowledge. The instructions will be emailed separately to all Shodan candidates in advance.
Separate Competitive Stream grading
Location: Hiro’s Dojo, 1919 27 Avenue NE, Calgary
(based on competitive stream candidates, a virtual session would be considered
from Edmonton)
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2022
Time:
9:00 am Clinic begins
Competitive stream candidates will not do a traditional
formal Dan grading examination. Instead, there are two components
to your grading. First, there will be a kata clinic (as stipulated in the
National Grading Syllabus). Based on current applications, it will be a Nage no
Kata clinic on February 13.
Second, there will be a Tachi-waza / Ne-waza session where you will demonstrate your favourite Nage / Katame / Shime / Kansetsu technique. Then everyone will have time to practice.,
Subject: Judo Alberta Covid-19
Restrictions Amendment
Good
afternoon, Judo Alberta Members,
Please
be advised that the Judo Alberta executive has made an amendment to the motion
that was approved in September 2021 regarding the decision to apply
restrictions to specific Judo Alberta sanctioned events until the Alberta State
of Public Health Emergency is declared over.
The formerly approved motion by the JA executive:To postpone
all Judo Alberta tournament events until further notice. All
regional/provincial training camps, NCCP clinics, and gradings will be
permitted without any spectators. Only participants over the age of 12
with proof of vaccination are permitted to attend. Single vaccinations
will be accepted until October 24th. Starting October 25th double
vaccinations will be required as per Government of Alberta regulation.”
The newly approved amendment by the JA executive: As of Nov
29,2021, Judo Alberta will follow the AHS Restriction Exemption Program (REP)
for all future events, including tournaments, clinics, training camps, and all
other sanctioned events. For events being held in public or private facilities,
Judo Alberta will follow the facilities rules as long as those rules
follow the AHS protocols.
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Only participants over the age of 12 with proof
of vaccination are permitted to Double vaccinations will be required as per
Government of Alberta regulation
– People with medical
exemption (proof required) and negative rapid testing with 72 hours are permitted
to attend. –
Unvaccinated participants need to have a negative rapid
testing with 72 hours are permitted to attend.
Note: Negative Rapid Test
“A
self-test completed offsite is not sufficient evidence to supportentry into a facility operating under the REP
program.”
“The
test result should be a written or printed copy that indicates the individual
has tested negative for COVID-19 on a Health Canada approved rapid antigen,
rapid PCR, or lab-based PCR test approved by
Health
Canada or the lab accreditation body of jurisdiction.
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Self-produced documentation of a negative result is not sufficient evidence to
support entry into a facility operating under the REP program.”
Translation:
$20
self-administered rapid test kits from a pharmacy will not be acceptable.
Important:To qualify for the 2022 Open Nationals,
athletes are required to participate in provincial training camps: 2 camps – Senior
Athletes & 3 camps U21/U18/U16 camps
There are 3 more Provincial
Camps schedule: Winter Camp- Lethbridge, February Camp – Fort Sask, West
Edmonton International Camp- Edmonton
It has been a busy 24 hours,
but following the recent announcement of the Covid-19 update by the Government
of Alberta, it was decided by the Judo Alberta Executive Committee that it is
of the best interest for our membership to postpone all Judo Alberta
sanctioned events until the “Alberta State of Public Health Emergency” is
declared over. We will monitor the current situation closely and make
adjustments as needed.
Starting September 20th,
2021 Judo Alberta will be following the Restrictions Exemption Program
for all sanctioned Judo Alberta events as outlined by the Government of Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx.
Between now and September 20th, everything will be business as
usual.
WHAT THIS MEANS
Starting September 20th
2021, ALL Judo Alberta sanctioned events will enforce the following
restrictions in order for members ages 12 and over (coaches, athletes, staff,
parents, volunteers) to attend/participate:
proof of vaccination
single dose accepted between September 20 and October 25 if received 2 weeks before time of service
double doses required after October 25
documentation of a medical exemption
proof of a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories not allowed)
Indoor group classes, training, and competitions
are permitted, but participants are required to:
screen for symptoms
maintain 2 metres distancing, except
youth while engaged in physical activity
wear a mask, except youth while engaged in
physical activity
Spectator attendance is restricted to 1/3 fire
code capacity, attendees are limited to a single household or 2 close contact
if living alone and must be masked and maintain 2 metres physical distancing.
Outdoor activities can continue with no
restrictions.
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation
during this difficult time.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact judo@judoalberta.com.
All Judoka who are
participating in Judo Alberta Regional Training sessions, Provincials Training
sessions and Competition should be registered members of Judo Alberta. Please
ensure that your judo clubs have registered you with Judo Alberta.
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.
.