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.
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!
Judo Alberta is excited to announce the Canada Winter Games Funding Program for the Summer of 2026. The Canada Winter Games is coming quickly and the summer of 2026 needs to be used to level up. The trails for the 2027 Alberta Canada Winter Games will be in September 2026.
Judo Alberta recommends that clubs have a budget to help with the funding of your Canada Winter Games athletes for the summer of 2026.
Judo Alberta can make modifications to the CWG Summer Programs as details/information/final costs are finalized. (We do not have all of the information/technical packages/flight cost/etc, for the summer of 2026 at this time. )
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have athletes born in the 2009 to 2012, they need to have start to compete at Judo Canada Events. Judo Alberta will ONLY be looking at the advanced divisions results for the Summer Funding criteria and the 2027 Canada Winter Games Selection Criteria. Athletes need to compete and score points against athletes that they will compete against at the 2027 CWG. (Novice / Intermediate U16/U18 results / divisions will not be considered)
Montreal Tour $400.00 x 14 athletes; Approx. event cost $1,200.00 to $1,400.00
Sask Camp: $150.00 x 14; athletes; Approx. event cost $400.00
International Event: $900.00 x 14 athletes; Approx. event cost $2,800 to $3,200.00 (Europe)
To receive Judo Alberta CWG funding athletes are expected to attend two of the three training camps. If possible, Judo Alberta would like athletes to attend all three June/July training camps.
Minimum requirements for self-funded athletes 2 x U16 Gold medalist at Canadian Tour Events or U18 Gold in the 2025/2026 Canadian Tour Events/Season.
Funding Protocol: Judo Alberta use the below chart to identify the top 7 male and top 7 female athletes across all weight divisions. It is possible to have multiple athletes from the same weight division selected. Funding will go to the next person inline if athletes turn down their selection
JUDO ALBERTA: Canada Winter Games Summer 2026 Funding:
Judo Alberta considered the results from the competitions below to make funding/selections:
U18 Competition Pts
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
International (2025/26 season)
12
10
8
6
2025 ONT Open / 2025 QC Open / 2025 Canada Cup
10
8
6
4
2026 ED Int. / 2026 PAC Int.
8
6
4
2
2025 MB Open/2026 SK Open
6
4
2
1
U16 Competition Points
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
2025 ONT Open / 2025QC Open
5
4
3
2
2026 ED Int. / 2026 PAC Int. /
4
3
2
1
2025 MB Open / 2026 SK Open
3
2
1
Athletes must win 1 match to receive points in advanced U16 / U18 divisions
Divisions with no athletes will be credited 50% 1st place points; if they enter a higher weight division, they will be credited with 100% of the points if they win a medal
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.
The Provincial Kata Committee will be offering instructions in kata on Tuesdays starting at 6:00pm MST sharp and ending at 7:25pm. Each session will build on the previous one.
If any questions, contact: Gord Okamura email address: gyokamura@gmail.com
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Hiro’s Judo Club #115 – 1919 27 Ave NE Calgary *Note: times may change depending on number of candidates registered
All candidates for Competitive and Technical stream must enter their application into the on-line system https://judocanada.org/grading/ no LATER than October 18, 2025.
Candidates should obtain their head instructor’s approval before making the application. Both have a responsibility to ensure the information entered is accurate and verified. Do not claim for ineligible tournaments or for partial years.
Shodan candidates have the responsibility of ensuring their ikkyu (brown belt) registration date agrees with the Judo Alberta registrar’s records (as evidenced by the Judo Alberta Certificate of Promotion). Contact the Judo Alberta Registrar if any questions. All Shodan candidates (including Competitive Stream) must do a formal exam.
Judo Alberta will be holding an NCCP Dojo Instructor course on Oct 4-5, 2025, in Edmonton.
The “Instructor” course provides the participant with knowledge to teach the technical, physical, mental, social and other aspects of judo. The course prepares the participant to be a club instructor and be responsible for providing judoka 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 judoka 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.
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
Date: October 4-5, 2025
Location:Tokugawa Judo Club, 9647 62 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
Time:Saturday 8:00am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Cost:$360.00 (course with evaluation)
Registration:All registrations must be completed in the Locker
Registration deadline: September 27, 2025
To Register:Go to www.coach.ca and select the Workshop Calendar to find the course. You will have to login to the Locker to register, so have your NCCP # and password available along with credit card information.
We’re excited to announce that our 2025/2026 event schedule is now available! This season is packed with opportunities you won’t want to miss — from training, competitions, and special gatherings to community events that bring us all together.
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.
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