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Jul 19, 2014
Membership Fees Update
For the season starting September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015, the following membership fees (see PDF here) will apply in Alberta. JC fees are included.
May 27, 2014
Nage no Kata and Kime no Kata Clinic June 14 – 15,
The Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club is pleased to host this clinic with Alberta’s own world class Kata team, Gord Okamura and Kelly Palmer, winners of 3 Gold Medals at the recent 2014 Canadian National Judo Championships.
Time: June 14, 2014 14:00 – 18:00 (Nage no Kata); 19:00 – 20:30 (Kime no Kata), June 15, 2014 9:00 – 12:00 (Kime no Kata); 12:00-13:00 (Review any other Kata questions)
Location: Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club
Registration: $25.00 at door.
Nage no Kata – will focus on the first 3 sets, ideal for those getting their Nage no Kata ready for grading.
Kim no Kata – please bring your wooden knife and sword for Kime no Kata. No metal weapons please. Some practice swords and knives will be available for sharing by those without their own.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Palmer at kellypal@telusplanet.
May 27, 2014
NCCP Dojo Instructor Course
Dates: June 27, 28 & 29, 2014
Location: Tolide Judo Kwai, Dow Centennial Centre, 8700-84 St. Ft. Saskatchewan
Time: 9 am, Friday, June 27. There is a substantial amount of material to cover so the course involves 28 hours of instruction.
Cost: $250 (payable “Judo Alberta”) which includes course materials and evaluation
Please bring: judogi, paper, pen/pencils
Registration: Deadline for registration is May 31/14. Please register by email to Keith Bibbey bibbey@telusplanet.net
Prerequisites:
A person with Level 1 certification under the old NCCP system may take the Dojo Instructor course.
A person who has taken the Dojo Assistant course may proceed directly to the Dojo Instructor course. This may be done before the completion of the 60 hour teaching requirement and before evaluation has taken place. Any hours of teaching in the DA portion will be credited toward the 120 hours required for the DI certification.
May 27, 2014
Judo Canada Notice
ANNOUNCEMENT – ELITE 8 – National Championships
U18 & Senior
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
10-11 January 2015
This new event aims to provide an opportunity to have the top athletes compete in an event to gain national team points, but also will be a selection event for the U18 European Spring Tour.
DATES: 10 JANUARY 2015 (U18 division), 11 JANUARY 2015 (SENIOR division)
The High Performance Director will announce the eligible athletes within one (1) week of the conclusion of the 2014 Ontario Open.
This event will be for two age groups:
a) a) Under 18 years of age (born in 1998 & later);
b) b) SENIOR (born in 1997 and OLDER)
The complete event details will be released in a technical package in July 2014.
Apr 30, 2014
makeachamp.com Funding Program
Please read the press release below; If you are an athlete interested in making a campaign for Canadian Championships or if you want to donate to this campaign or one of Judo Alberta athletes campaign please visit the Make a champ website.
Funding for 2014 Canadian National Judo Championships
MONTREAL, Canada. (April 11, 2014) For the second year in a row, the Canadian Judo community unites together to make sure every judoka has the funds they need to get to the Canadian Judo Nationals. MAKEACHAMP has created a unique campaign (http://makeachamp.com/CanadianNationalChampionship) where all the funds that are raised, will be split equally among athletes with campaigns for the National Championships. Clickhere (http://makeachamp.com/CanadianNationalChampionship) to visit the campaign.
Supporters:
This campaign is unique in that it gives everyone a chance to support our judokas as they prepare for the Canadian Judo Nationals. A contribution to this campaign goes a long way because the funds are split equally among athletes already raising funds – it is these athletes that need your support the most. Your contribution will propel those campaigns forward and get them focus on training rather than financing.
Athletes:
If you are a judoka and you are going compete at the 2014 Canadian National Championships, you can get a portion of the funds collected by this campaign. All you have to do is create a campaign on MAKEACHAMP (http://makeachamp.com/login) before April 25th, 2014 and you will receive a portion of the funds collected by this campaign.
Apr 30, 2014
12th Annual Judo Alberta Female Training Camp & Sleepover
Where: Hiro’s Judo Club Suite 115-1919 27 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7E4
When: May 3rd and 4th, 2014
Are you interested in doing something more than judo? Everyone is welcome to join the fun off the mats.
Judo… Bring your judogi, running shoes, and workout clothes
Food, Games, Activities
Sleepover… Bring a sleeping bag, pillows, pyjamas, and toiletries
Fun! Fun! Fun!
*We always have a Friday night practice for competitors to come to from 7pm- 9pm. We invite local male athletes to participate in this class good judo training for athletes attending the 2014 Canadian Championships*
Apr 30, 2014
Elite Athlete Funding
The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted athlete funding. Funding is based on performance and results, commitment to training, participation in National or International events and financial need.
|
Athletes |
Funding Granted: |
Events participated in: |
|
Darren Elcock |
$800.00 |
Jr. World cup Portugal, Jr. Bremen, Germany, Pacific International, various eastern Tournaments , 2 int. T.C’s |
|
Cassidy Norris |
$800.00 |
Jr. World cup Portugal, Jr. Thuringa, Germany, Pacific International, various eastern tournaments, 2 Int. T.C’S |
|
Colton Hall |
$700.00 |
Jr. World cup Portugal, Jr. Bremen, Germany, Pacific international,2 Int. T.C’S |
|
Dawson Mandell |
$450.00 |
U18 Bremen, Germany, 1 Int. T.C, Pacific International |
|
Hana Vasanyi |
$450.00 |
U18 Thuringa, Germany, 1 Int. T.C, Pacific international |
|
Caitlin Alder |
$300.00 |
Pacific international |
|
Erin Morgan |
$250.00 |
Pacific International |
|
Ty Nakano |
$150.00 |
Pacific International |
|
Matt Stephenson |
$150.00 |
Pacific International |
|
Lauren Bury |
$150.00 |
Pacific International |
These athletes applied for the second round of elite athlete funding for events participated in from February 2014-May 2014. Not included is National Championships, which is funded separately by the Coaching Committee budget.
The next round of funding will be announced in August for events participated in from June 2014-August 2014.
Athletes must apply to receive elite athlete funding. The deadline for the next athlete funding application will be August 1st, 2014
*Some athletes applied for this round and were applying for National championship, please see Team selection policy for provincial team funding to National championships *
To receive the funding please fill out an athlete expense claim form and send in to Garry Yamashita. When filling out expense claim form please indicate who you want cheque written out to and where to send it (Judo club, Judo Canada, Parents, etc…) You can find athlete expense claim forms here:
Apr 30, 2014
Tournament Opportunity – 2014 Jr. US Open
Judo Alberta coaching staff is pleased to announce a tournament opportunity for Canada Winter Games age athletes. (1996-1999)
Junior U.S Open Tournament and International Training camp:
Location- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
When- July 21st-July 28th, 2014
Judo Alberta Coaches attending:
Garry Yamashita
Laurie Wiltshire
Russ Gallant
Selected Judo Alberta athletes are as follows:
|
Name |
Weight |
Judo Club |
|
Taeya Koliaska |
- 44kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Virginia Nemeth |
- 48kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Jordan Pedersen |
- 52kg |
Tolide |
|
Alexandra Gagnon |
- 52kg |
Tolide |
|
Hana Varsanyi |
- 57kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Keira Trotter |
- 63kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Lauren Bury |
- 63kg |
Kodokwai |
|
Jordan Landry |
- 70kg |
Tokugawa |
|
Anastasia Lysyk |
- 70kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Sarah Perks |
- 78kg |
Letbridge |
|
Ty Nakano |
- 55kg |
Hiro’s |
|
Justin McEachern |
- 60kg |
Airdrie |
|
Brandon Martin |
- 60kg |
Airdrie |
|
Ian Ayasse |
- 60kg |
Hiro’s |
|
Tanner Sudo |
- 66kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Matt Stephenson |
- 66kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Greg Cooper |
- 66kg |
Airdrie |
|
Colemann Lennarson |
- 66kg |
Tokugawa |
|
Dawson Mandel |
- 73kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Chris Bailey |
- 73kg |
Tokugawa |
|
Derrick Pienkowski |
- 73kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Jack Stephenson |
- 73kg |
Lethbridge |
|
Theo Lysyk |
- 81kg |
Lethbridge |
Suggested Itinerary:
· Monday July 21st, 2014- Departure from Edmonton and Calgary international airports
· Tuesday July 22nd- Thursday July 24th – International training Camp
· Friday July 25th, 2014- Registration
· Saturday July 26th, 2014- U18 Competition
· Sunday July 27th, 2014- U21 Competition
· Monday July 28th, 2014- Beach Fun day
· Tuesday July 29th – Depart Florida
Estimated Cost for this trip: $1200-$1500 per person
Judo Alberta will be funding the list of athletes above, estimated funding amount $300-$400.00 per person
Each athlete must put in a deposit of $700.00 and have all forms filled out and handed into Laurie Wiltshire by May 11th, 2014
Check list needed to Laurie Wiltshire by May 11th 2014:
· Cheque of $700.00 written to Judo Alberta
· Photocopy of birth certificate and valid passport
· Registration form for U.S. Junior Open
· Permission to travel form (For under 18 years old)
· Passport size photo
Website for U.S Junior Open registration forms
The pages we need filled out and handed in are:
Pages- 14, 15, 21, and 24 (optional)
If you choose to fill out Page 24 since back patches are not mandatory for this event please send patch to your own address and have them sewn on prior to leaving for Florida. Everyone is allowed one back patch and additional is $15.00. If you choose to buy another back patch please add another cheque to your package for the amount you want and payable to: 2014 Jr. US Open Championships.
This event is targeted at Canada Winter games athletes, but Judo Alberta wants to also invite any U21 athletes that are born in 1995 and 1994 that have qualified to compete for Judo Alberta at 2014 National championships. If these athletes are interested please send in same forms and same deadline. There is no guaranteed funding for these athletes.
· Athlete insurance will be purchased for all participants by Judo Alberta and the cost passed onto the participants.
If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact Judo Alberta Coaching staff.
Thank you
Judo Alberta Coaching staff
Apr 24, 2014
Keith Morgan Inducted Into Alberta Sport Hall of Fame
Judo Alberta is pleased to congratulate Keith Morgan MD, on his induction into the Alberta Sport Hall of Fame. This Alberta born judo fighter and multiple time Canadian champion has represented our province and our country internationally over a sixteen year span. Keith’s performance and drive in the sport of Judo is nothing short of magnificent, this four time Olympian has garnered over 50 International medals, including multiple Pan American Championships, a silver medal in the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the gold medal at the 1999 World University Championships, and a 5th place finish in the 2000 Olympic Games and 2003 World Championships to name but a few of his competitive accomplishments. Keith Morgan was ranked in the top seven in the world for eight years, and this multi time Judo Canada’s athlete of the year may be considered one of the all time elite judokas in Canadian Judo history.
Mar 27, 2014
Keith Morgan to be Inducted Into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Judo Alberta is pleased to announce that 4 time Olympian Keith Morgan will be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame on May 30 in Red Deer Alberta.
Keith’s highest competitive achievement was placing 5th at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He always fought nationally under the Judo Alberta banner and we are proud that he represented us in such a fine fashion.
Keith will be attending the ceremonies in Red Deer with family and friends. If you wish to join in the festivities, you may order tickets directly from the HOF, or send an email to judo@judoalberta.com to enquire about a ticket. Tables of 8 people are available and if there is enough interest, these can be purchased.
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