JudoAlberta.com - Your Source For Alberta Judo Information

Welcome to JudoAlberta.com. Here you will find tournament information, news and updates, an event calendar, and many other useful links.

If you're new to Judo, be sure to check out our introductory section, and our photo gallery.


Looking For Judo Mats

Over the past couple weeks the Judo Alberta office has received some inquiries from expanding and new clubs looking for used judo mats for donation. One club is in Okotoks and the other in the Edmonton area. If you have extra mats that you are not using and would like to donate to another club, rent to another club, or possibly sell at a discount, please contact the Judo Alberta office at judo@judoalberta.com.

Alberta Winter Games Schedule

See the Alberta Winter Games schedule for Judo here.

Judo Alberta Awards Nominations – Deadline February 3

Love your Club? Know an outstanding Volunteer? An inspirational Coach? How about a dedicated Referee? Now is your chance to recognize them! Judo Alberta has a long standing tradition of recognizing the exceptional people and clubs across Alberta that make judo happen every day! If there is someone deserving that has made a difference to you in judo, please nominate them for one of Judo Alberta's awards. Download the application forms for these awards here. Deadline is Friday February 3, 2012.

2011 Senda Cup Results

See the complete results of the 2011 Senda Cup here.

Alberta Winter Games Update – List of Qualified Athletes

On behalf of Judo Alberta, we would like to congratulate all of the athletes that have participated in the Alberta Winter Games program thus far and look forward to a quality competition in February. The complete list of all athletes that have qualified for the Alberta Winter Games can be viewed here.

Canadian Donald Ferland has been selected to referee at the 2012 London Olympic Games

Canadian referee Donald Ferland has been recognized as one of the top referees in the world by being selected to referee at the 2012 London Olympic Games. See the news release here.

2011 Red Deer open Results

See the complete results of the 2011 Red Deer Open here.

Judo Alberta Holiday Office Hours

On behalf of Judo Alberta, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful and prosperous New Year!

Please note that the Judo Alberta office will not be staffed regularly starting on Wednesday December 21, 2011 through to Tuesday January 3, 2012. During this time, email will be checked regularly and you can expect a prompt reply within 24-48 hours, though voicemail will only be checked periodically. If you do have questions or concerns during this time, please do not hesitate to send an email (along with your phone number should you require a conversation.

Once again, please have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and we look forward to working with you in the New Year.

Function of Coaches – IJF and Judo Canada Information

Please see the following memorandum with information on recent changes to the Function of Coaches during matches from the IJF and Judo Canada.

2012 Edmonton International Judo Championships

See the complete package for the 2012 Edmonton International Judo Championships here.

U of A Judo Club to Host Kata Saturdays

For complete details see the attached document here.

2011 U of A Invitational Tournament Results

See the complete results from the 2011 U of A Invitational Tournament here.

2011-12 Event Schedule

Please see the 2011-12 Event Schedule here.

Laurie Wiltshire Named to National Team, Set to Compete at 2011 Pan American Games

CALGARY, AB – Calgary's Laurie Wiltshire, 27, of Hiro's Judo Club, has been named to the Canadian Judo National Team, and will compete in the upcoming 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games. See the full press release here.

Read Trevor Howlett's article in the Fort McMurray Today.

Judo Alberta – 2011/12 Fee Schedule Memorandum

Changes have been made to the fees collected by Judo Alberta due to an increase in the fees charged by Judo Canada. Please see the complete memorandum here for more information.

Judo To Participate in 2012 Alberta Winter Games

Judo Alberta is pleased to announce that judo has been officially accepted as a sport for the 2012 Alberta Winter games to be held in the Tri-region (Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County) from February 9, 2012 to February 12, 2012.

We are looking at hosting two regional training camps for all eligible competitors in the new year. These camps would be run by the zone coaches. Stay tuned for more information.

Video Library

Judo Alberta’s DVD video library list is on the web in an easy to use format - request your videos by email! Click on Video Library to see more.

Long Term Athlete Development Clinic by Ewan Beaton now available.

New IJF Rules

Click here to view description of the new IJF rules regarding leg grabbing techniques, and a link to video examples provided by the IJF.

Judo Alberta Coats

Judo Alberta is now accepting orders from the general membership for official Judo Alberta coats. Cost is $100. Please contact Kelly Thornton for more information or call 780-886-9920.