{"id":138,"date":"2013-04-15T16:39:53","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T16:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.judoalberta.com\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:36:08","slug":"starting-a-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/index.php\/starting-a-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting A Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Judo Clubs that wish to join Judo Alberta must apply for membership. Applicants must:<\/p>\n<p>1. Review all Judo Alberta and Judo Canada constitution, bylaws and policies &amp; procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/index.php\/policies-procedures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Judo Alberta Policies <\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.judocanada.org\/the-canadian-judo-federation\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Judo Canada Policies. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Complete and submit the Judo Alberta Club Application Form along with a one-time\u00a0membership fee.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone interested in starting a judo a club should review the following documents:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Club-Information-2021-22-fillable.pdf\">Club Information Form<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Member-Registration-2021-22-FINAL.pdf\">Membership Fees\/Registration<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/PIPEDA-Confidentiality-Agreement-2021-22.pdf\">Pipeda Agreement<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Promotion-Registration-2021-22.pdf\">Promotion Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/JA-Waiver-2016-Junior1.pdf\">Judo Alberta Junior Member Waiver Form<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/JA-Waiver-2016-Senior1.pdf\">Judo Alberta Senior Member Waiver Form<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Judo Canada Toolbox for Clubs<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"312\">Judo Canada\u2019s <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"159\">\u201cToolbox for Clubs\u201d<\/strong> is a comprehensive resource hub designed to support club development, member engagement, and safe, high-quality judo programming. This toolkit includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<li data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"518\">\n<p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"518\"><strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"338\">Guides &amp; Templates<\/strong>: Step-by-step materials for starting a club or dojo, sample bylaws, a comprehensive Club Management Guide, and an NCCP standards checklist\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"671\">\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"671\"><strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"547\">Safety &amp; Participation<\/strong>: Parent guides, safe-sport policies, concussion prevention and nutrition resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"871\"><strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"703\">Programming &amp; Development<\/strong>: Introductory and age-specific training curricula (U5, U9, U12, U16, U18), long-term athlete development and grading materials .<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1164\">\n<p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1164\"><strong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"898\">Coaching &amp; Promotion<\/strong>: Posters and presentations covering breakfalls (ukemi), nage\u2011waza &amp; ne\u2011waza techniques, strength training for men and women, life\u2011skills development, parent values, kata (Nage no kata), and strategies for promoting your club.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1189\">Webinar Recordings<\/strong>: Downloadable PowerPoint presentations from past \u201cToolbox for Clubs\u201d webinars, including sessions on overall club management and judo-specific strength training.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1507\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1430\">Explore all resources here:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/judocanada.org\/toolbox-for-clubs\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1507\">Judo Canada \u2013 Toolbox for Clubs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping Your Club Thrive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">growing your membership<\/span>. Some ideas are:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Host Open House Events<\/strong>\u00a0Invite the public to come and see what your club is all about. Offer free classes or demonstrations to give people a taste of what they can expect if they join.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer Free Trial Classes<\/strong>\u00a0Allow potential members to attend a class or two for free. This gives them a chance to try out Judo and your club before committing to a membership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partner with Local Schools<\/strong>\u00a0Offer after-school Judo programs or workshops. This can be a great way to introduce kids to the sport and potentially attract new members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Media Promotion<\/strong>\u00a0Use social media platforms to promote your club and share updates. Highlight member achievements, upcoming events, and the benefits of Judo to attract interest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Referral Program<\/strong>\u00a0Offer incentives for current members to bring in new members. This could be a discount on their membership fee or club merchandise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Events<\/strong>\u00a0Participate in local community events and festivals. This can raise the profile of your club in the community and attract new members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate with Other Local Sports Clubs<\/strong>\u00a0Organize joint events or cross-promotion with other sports clubs. This can help you reach a wider audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer Family Discounts<\/strong>\u00a0Encourage whole families to join with discounted family membership packages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Plan for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">member retention<\/span>. Some ideas are:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Engage Members<\/strong>: Regularly communicate with your members. Keep them updated about upcoming events, changes in schedule, or any other club-related news. This can make them feel more connected to the club.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer Quality Training<\/strong>: Ensure that your trainers are skilled and knowledgeable. Quality training can greatly enhance the members&#8217; experience and make them want to stay. Set goals early in the season so your members understand the direction of the sessions\/club. They can also set personal goals that work hand in hand within the clubs\u2019 goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a Welcoming Environment<\/strong>: Foster a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. This can make new members feel welcome and encourage them to stay. Supply new and current members with T-Shirts or judogis with their membership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize Achievements<\/strong>: Celebrate the progress and achievements of your members. This can boost their motivation and make them feel valued. Social media is important with keeping members connected. Make sure that your communication is consistent and positive. Remember that belt promotions, competition achievements and milestones are important to the member and the club.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organize Social Events<\/strong>: Apart from regular training, organize social events like parties, outings, or team-building activities. This can strengthen the bond among members and increase their attachment to the club. It is important to follow up several times with invites and information, it seems that many people miss information because they are moving quickly to the next thing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Flexible Membership Options<\/strong>: Offer different membership plans to cater to different needs. For example, you can have monthly, quarterly, or yearly plans. This can make it easier for members to continue their membership.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/judoalberta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Judo-Alberta-Covid19-Return-to-judo-Updated-June-16-2020.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Judo-Alberta-Covid19-Return-to-judo-Updated-June-16-2020<\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Judo Clubs that wish to join Judo Alberta must apply for membership. Applicants must: 1. 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