Apr 18, 2018

Elite Athlete Funding Announcement

The Judo Alberta Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athletes who have been granted elite athlete funding.  Funding is based on performance and results, commitment to training, participation in National or International events and financial need. These athletes applied for the third round of elite athlete funding for “costs incurred from” events participated in from December 2017 to April 2018. The next round of funding will be announced in August 2018 for competitions and training camps participated in between– April 2018-August 2018

Events which have been supported with Judo Alberta funding or were explicitly not included in this funding opportunity were not considered in these applications.

Athletes that have received funding this round must fill out an athlete expense claim form attach their invoices from competitions/ training camp and sends into Garry Yamashita to receive their funding.

http://www.judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/athlete-expense-form.pdf

Sincerely Judo Alberta coaching staff

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Apr 18, 2018

2018 Open Nationals Team Alberta Announcement

Judo Alberta is please to announce the 2018 Team Alberta roster that will be competing at the 2018 Canadian Open Judo Championships from May 17-20, 2018 in Calgary, AB.

Congratulations to all judoka and we look forward to watching the Blue Wave in action!

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Apr 10, 2018

2018 Canada Cup Memo

Dear Coaches,
Judo Canada has introduced a new international competition during the Canada Day long weekend. This event is a IJF/PJC event for Cadet/U18 and Junior/U21. The competition will also feature a U16 and senior competition. Judo Alberta will be organizing travel/hotel to and from these tournaments, Ewan Beaton (ewan@judoalberta.com ) will need to know who will be attending by: May 21, 2018

Trip Deposit 1 Competition: $500.00 Deposit

Eligibility: Participation at the 2018 Open National Championships
Recommendations: IJF U18 Cadet /U21 Junior athletes.
Funding: There will be funding available for number 1 ranked Canada Winter Games athlete in their weight division. CWG Athletes who compete U18 age division who are traveling/selected/funded to Japan in the summer are expected to participate at the Canada Cup.
Approximate Cost: $1,200.00
Registration: http://www.judocanada.org/event/canada-cup/?instance_id=230 Judoka wishing to attend this event must discuss this with their club sensei before registering online

Travel Date:
Departure: Wednesday June 27, 2018 Return: Thursday July 05, 2018
IMPORTANT: Each athlete has to register themselves for these tournaments online.
Please if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ewan Beaton at E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com

Sincerely,
Judo Alberta Coaching Committee

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Apr 5, 2018

Judo Alberta Yudansha Grading

Where:  Fort Saskatchewan
When:  June 2, 2018 Saturday
Starting Time: 1:00 pm
Venue:  Dow Centennial Centre Dojo (84 Street & 87 Avenue)

Go to the Judo Alberta website http://www.judoalberta.com/index.php/grading-kata/ and download the Judo Canada Dan Grading Forms 2017 excel file for complete instructions and forms. The 2017 Dan Grading Syllabus can also be downloaded.  Please note that a Judo Canada Passport is required and candidates must apply directly to Judo Canada. The passport and Tournament Points Certification forms (effective Jan 1, 2017) must be mailed with the Grading forms to the address below.

Please send all properly completed forms and passport to Gord Okamura (Grading Secretary) to:

11247 – 59 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6H 1G2

However, please email your draft excel file to gyokamura@gmail.com beforehand for initial feedback.

All forms postmarked AFTER May 18, 2018 WILL NOT be accepted for this Grading. Candidates who do not submit proper forms or the Judo Canada passport will not be considered for grading on June 2nd. (No handwritten submissions)

Thank you,

Joe Meli – Grading Chair

cc: Gord Okamura

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Apr 5, 2018

Provincial Training Camp April 28-29, 2018

This is a great training camp for Alberta athletes who are attending the 2018 Open Nationals as we will focus on the mental preparation and tactical plans. Information regarding the Open Nationals will be given at this camp. This is also an opportunity for TEAM ALBERTA to be together prior to nationals. The provincial coaching staff encourage all athletes attending the Open Nationals to attend this training.

SUPPORT THE BLUE WAVE; BE THE BLUE WAVE!

Address for training camp:

Lethbridge Judo Club

2775 28 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7L6
http://www.lajudo.com/Lethbridge_Judo/Home.html

• There is regular training at the Lethbridge Judo Club on Friday April 27, 2018 6:00PM to 8:00PM for anyone who would like to come down early

Please bring running shoes and exercise clothing.

The info session held Sunday after the camp is very beneficial for athletes, parents and coaches to understand team policy and expectations for the Open National Championships.

Ewan Beaton

HP Judo Alberta Coach                           

Phone: (403) 892-6099

E-mail: ewan@judoalberta.com

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Apr 2, 2018

Sportif International Judo Tournament – London

Team Alberta is currently in London, England competing in the Sportif International Judo Tournament! Here are the results from Day 1 and 2:

Day 1 Sportif Judo Alberta results:

U15 – Pre-Cadet
🥇Evelyn Beaton
🥇Caleb Demaere 
🥇Katsuji Leung
🥉Elijah Hill
🥉Sydney Kinderwater

Day 2 Sportif International

Judo Alberta results:

U18 Cadet 
🥇Ema Tesanovic
🥇Kiera Westlake
🥉Douglas O’Brien
🥉Emma Caldwell
5th Nathan Demaere

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Apr 1, 2018

Elite Athlete Funding Application

The Judo Alberta coaching staff has released the Elite Athlete funding application.

This application is for funding for Judo Alberta/ Judo Canada events that have taken or will take place between: December 2017 to April 2018

Priority:
A) Athletes Selected by Judo Canada to participate in International Events
B) International Events recognized by Judo Canada (National Team Handbook) & Judo Canada RTC International Competitions/Tours
C) National Point Events and Training Camps
D) Special Provincial Training Camps

The elite athlete funding is for athletes in age divisions U18, U21, and Senior that are travelling out of province for tournaments or training camps at a national or international level.

The Judo Alberta coaching staff is allocating $4,000.00 towards this part of the season for elite level athletes. The whole funds may or may not be completely used depending on the number of applicants and events.

Applying for this funding does not guarantee that funds will be issued to you. The coaching staff are looking for athletes that have shown dedication to their own judo training, tournament participation, and training camp participation. Also the coaching staff are looking for athletes that are planning for future goals in the sport. Please see a list of example tournaments that we will fund on the Elite athlete funding policy.
http://www.judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Elite-Athlete-Funding-Policy.pdf
The coaching staff do want the athletes to have full support from their personal coach/ head sensei/club before applying for funds.
 Please supply receipts with the application – this will expedite the processing of the funds
The deadline to apply for this round of funding is:
Wednesday April 11, 2018
Please submit funding applications to Ewan Beaton: ewan@judoalberta.com
 Judo Alberta will only accept applications by email or given directly to the HP Coach

To view the application please click here.
Thank you
Judo Alberta Coaching Staff

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Mar 21, 2018

2018 Florence Senda Junior Tournament

Date:
Saturday, April 21, 2018

Location:
Lethbridge Judo Club Dojo
2775 – 28th Ave. South
Lethbridge, AB. T1K 7L6

Times:
Club coach/representative meeting 10:00 a.m.
Tournament: 10:30 a.m. (U10)
U12 and U14 start times will be posted after weigh in.

Weigh-ins:
Friday, April 20, 2017 (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 21, 2017 (8:00 – 9:30 a.m.)

Entry Fee:
$40.00 per contestant; (All fees are non-refundable unless event is cancelled)

ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A SOUVENIR T-SHIRT

Eligibility:
Open to all members of Provincial Judo Associations, Judo Canada and IJF Associations
All competitors must be prepared to present their judo documentation.

Minimum rank – yellow belt
U14: Boys / Girls: born 2005 – 2006 (3 min. match duration)
U12: Boys / Girls: born 2007 – 2008 (2 min. randori format)
U10: Mixed Gender: born 2009 – 2010 (2 min. randori format)

To view the tournament package please click here.

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Mar 20, 2018

2018 Judo Alberta Female Training Camp

It was a fun filled weekend in Pincher Creek, AB as the Barracuda Judo Club hosted the 16th Annual Female Training camp and sleepover!

A special thank you goes out to the Barricuda Judo Club for being excellent hosts, to our special guest Bianca Ockedahl, and to all of the amazing volunteers that made this special weekend happen!

To view more photos from the weekend please visit https://www.facebook.com/judoalberta 

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Mar 14, 2018

2018 Canadian Open Judo Championships – Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering at this prestigious event please sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NXT7Q7F

If you have any question please contact judo@judoalberta.com

Thank you!

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