Jan 11, 2024
Registration is open for the 43rd Rocky Mountain Invitational Shiai on February 3 in Calgary, AB.
U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 (Female and Male)
Senior Women and Senior Men
Veteran Men and Women
This is a pre-registration tournament only.
2024 Rocky Mountain Invitational Judo Tournament technical package
Jan 11, 2024
Edmonton Judo EmpowerHER:
Join Sensei Alex Gagnon for another exciting judo session of fundamental judo training and inspirational insight on January 19, 2024 at the Spruce Groves Judo Club. To become a skillful judoka it is important to master the fundamental movement skills needed for all throwing and ground techniques. Learning the fundamentals can improve a judokas progression in their development.
Location: Ryu Senshi Judo Club
Address: Unit 6, 100 King Street, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 0J6
Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Judo Alberta Provincial Team and National Team Member Kiera Westlake will be joining the session for a video chat to talk about her progression from doing local developmental competitions to traveling around the world with the national team. Kiera has has been a cadet and junior National Champion and she won two gold medals as the 2019 Canada Winter Games. She is currently living in Montreal training with the national team.
Jan 5, 2024
Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, seniors, Masters
Address for camp: Tolide Judo Kwai Dow Centennial Centre, 84 St. & 87 Ave. Fort Sask
Cost for the camp: $75.00 Regular Deadline March 29, 2024 $95.00 Late Deadline April 12, 2024
Trackie Sign Up: (IMPORTANT) Maximum Number of athletes 180 (90 athletes per group) https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-inter-provincial-camp/1000431/
Coach Sign-up: (NO COST): https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2024-judo-alberta-inter-provincial-camp/1000433/
Friday April 26, 2024
Group 1 6:00PM to 7:30PM / Group 2 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Saturday April 27, 2024
Group 1 9:00AM to 10:30AM
Group 2 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Group 1 2:30PM to 4:30PM
Presentation: 4:30PM Understanding Weight Cutting
Group 2 5:00PM to 7:00PM
8:00PM Coaches Dinner: Mikes Steak House
Sunday: April 28, 2024
Group 1 8:00AM to 9:45AM Judo
Group 2 9:45AM to 11:30AM Judo
Hotel Information:
Fort Saskatchewan Super 8: $129.00 + tax (1 min walk to training site)
8750 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 4R5, Phone: (780) 998-2898
20 rooms blocked off; mention JUDO TRAINING CAMP (First come / first serve)
Comfort Inn & Suites: $129.00 + tax (5 min walk to training site)
120 Town Crest Rd, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0G7, Phone: (780) 998-4000
55 rooms blocked off; MENTION JUDO ALBERTA (Drop date February 15, 2023)
Email: ewan@judoalberta.com Phone: 403-892-6099
Judo AB Eligibility: Provincial Team member / U14 Green Belt with approval of Judo AB HP Coach
Dec 22, 2023
Nage no Kata (Forms of Throwing) is the first Kata most Judoka learn. It can improve your throws, movement and help your Judo. This clinic is for those who have never done Nage no Kata before, or have learned some but want to brush up. We will introduce you to the key points and some of the throws, and start you on your Kata journey!
Kata competitions are also held in the province and around the world – at the Canadian Nationals there will be a U16 Nage no Kata division.
Judo Alberta is pleased to host this clinic with Kelly Palmer (Sixth Dan) and Wesley Enns (Fourth Dan), Canadian Kata Champions and World Kata Competitors
This clinic is for everyone ages 12 and up, Orange Belt and higher.
Time: Sunday January 21, 2024 from 9:00 am– 1:00 pm
Location: Ishi Yama Judo Club 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary
Registration Link: No Fee – register on Trackie at https://registration.judocanada.org/event/introduction-to-nage-no-kata-clinic/1000422/?admin=1
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Palmer at kellypal@telusplanet.net
Dec 20, 2023
The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding. Funding is based on performance, results, commitment to training, participation in National or International events and financial need. The coach committee nominated the following athletes for the first round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from September 2023 to December 2023.
| September 2023 to December 2023 | ||||
| Name | National & International Events | Judo Club | Funding | Method of Payment |
| Evelyn Beaton | Pan-Am, U21 Worlds, Japan | Lethbridge | $ 1,300 | Payment to club |
| Marianna Karas | Pan-Am | Kodokwai | $ 500 | Payment to club |
| $ 1,800 |
The Judo Alberta Elite Funding will be sent to the athlete’s home judo clubs not directly to the athletes.
Sincerely,
Judo Alberta High Performance Committee
Dec 18, 2023
Address for Provincial Training Camp:
Hiro’s Judo Club, #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta
Friday January 19, 2024
6:00PM to 8:00PM – Friday Night Fight Night
Saturday January 20, 2024
8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness
10:00AM to 11:30AM – Ne-waza Technique, Transition & Drilling
2:30PM to 4:00PM – Tachi-waza Technique, Kumi-kata & Randori
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 (No cost for the training camp)
Registration Linhttps://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-judo-alberta-provincial-training-camp-calgary/1000404/
Eligibility:
IMPORTANT: Healthy Dojo
* Schedule is subject to change based on the number of participants
Ewan Beaton HP Judo Alberta Coach
Phone: (403) 892-6099 E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com
Dec 14, 2023
Alex Gagnon is organizing a Team Alberta Cheer Squad for the Elite 8 Championships. This event will occur on January 13 at the University of Alberta Butterdome in Edmonton.
Edmonton has a history of putting on amazing judo events, such as the exciting Edmonton International Judo Championships every year, the 2015 Panam Championships and the 2019 National Open Championships. This will be a great opportunity for Judoka to see the best Canadian Judoka compete.
More information and link to register:
https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-ab-cheer-squad/1000403/
We will do a poster-making session to get everyone into the cheering spirit before the competition begins and have pizza between preliminaries and finals. Judoka under 12 years old are free. Those over 12 will have to pay an admissions fee; however, we are looking into a group rate and will send an update to those registered.
I ask that you please share this information with your club members who may be interested in this event. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at alexgagnon57@gmail.com
Nov 29, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 Elite Nationals event scheduled to take place in Edmonton on January 13-14. This exciting event promises to showcase the best Judo in Canada.
To ensure the success of this prestigious event, we are reaching out to our incredible community for support. Volunteer participation is crucial in making this event a resounding success, and we’re still seeking individuals to contribute their time and skills in various roles. No knowledge of Judo is required!
We have openings across all volunteer categories and dates, and we’d love for you to be a part of this unforgettable experience. Whether you have a passion for event organization, enjoy working with people, or simply want to be involved in a thrilling sporting event, there’s a role perfectly suited for you.
Volunteer Categories include but are not limited to:
If you’re interested in being a part of this incredible event, please fill out the volunteer sign up form online or reach out to us directly at judo@judoalberta.com for more information or to sign up for a specific role and date.
Thank you for your support and dedication to making the 2024 Elite Nationals in Edmonton an outstanding success!
Nov 21, 2023
Judo Alberta will be sending a team of 70 athletes to the 2024 Open National Championships, and we need your support to help get them there! Our athletes dedicate hours and hours of training every week in efforts to become the best in the province, Canada and the World.
Judo Alberta athletes are dedicated student athletes who are learning life lessons through their journey in sport; they learn about dedication and commitment to a goal, they learn how to deal with loss and success, they learn about becoming a good teammate and above all of this they learn how to work hard! Judo is not only about building champions on the mat it is about building good people that will contribute to their community. JUDO BUILDS GOOD PEOPLE!
Nov 1, 2023
Guest Coach Arthur Margelidon, 2 x Canadian Olympian, Pan-American Champion, 13 x Medalist on the IJF World Judo Tour
Athlete Sign-up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2023-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1000302/
Coach Sign-up: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/coach-registration-2023-judo-alberta-winter-camp/1000303/
Judo Alberta Winter Camp Schedule
Friday December 15, 2023
| 6:00PM to 7:30PM Group 1 Fight Night |
| 7:30PM to 9:00PM Group 2 Fight Night |
Saturday December 16, 2023
| 8:30AM to 10:15AM Male |
| 10:15AM to 12:00PM Female |
| Lunch |
| 3:00PM to 4:55PM Group 1 |
| Group Photo |
| 5:05PM to 7:00PM Group 2 |
| Pizza 5:30PM to 8:00PM |
Sunday December 17, 2023
| 8:30AM to 9:30AM Ne-waza Transition |
| 9:45AM to 10:15AM Mental Toughness |
| 10:30AM to 12:30PM Technical & Randori |
Location: Lethbridge Judo Club: www.lajudo.com
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 8,2023
Eligibility:
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