Events

Elite Nationals Volunteer Signup

Elite Nationals Volunteer Signup

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:

  • Scoreboard Operator
  • Marshalling
  • Security
  • Accreditation
  • Setup/Takedown
  • Mat Maintenance
  • Medical
  • Food Services
  • Doping Control

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!

Judo Alberta Winter Camp        December 15-17, 2023

Judo Alberta Winter Camp December 15-17, 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
  • Camp schedule is subject to change

Price: $55.00 

U14/U16/U21/SR – Orange belt & Higher / No cost for club coaches

Location: Lethbridge Judo Club: www.lajudo.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 8,2023

Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • U12 Green Belt with Club Coach 
  • U14 Orange Belt with Club Coach
  • U16/U18/U21/SR/Veteran – Orange & above Judo Alberta

2024 AWG Information

2024 ALBERTA WINTER GAMES

I have attached the details for the 2024 AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER AWG to this email. (Technical Package) This is a great event for athletes to be part of a team in a multisport environment. I encourage all coaches to start to identify athletes that meet the age and weight division requirements and start to develop a program. You want to get these athletes competing and practicing within the province and at inter-provincial events like the 2024 Saskatchewan Open. The AWG is also a great opportunity to get young potential coaches and referees involved from your ZONES. The AWG program should be seen as a great developmental event for athletes, coaches and referees

Sample AWG Training / Preparation Plan:

November 03/04, 2023 Regional Training – Edmonton / Calgary

November 25, 2023 – Florence Senda Tournament, Lethbridge

November 25, 2023 – AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER Southern Zones, Lethbridge (ZONES 1-3)

December 02, 2023, AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER Northern Zones, Fort Saskatchewan (ZONE 4-8)

December 15-17, 2023, Winter Camp, Lethbridge

January 19-20, Provincial Training Camp/AWG Training Camp, Calgary 

January 27-28, 2024, Sask Open, Regina, Saskatchewan

February 03, 2024, Rocky Mountain, Calgary

Athletes teams do not have to follow this sample training/preparation plan but it is important to make sure that the athletes who are attending the 2024 AWG are prepared. It is is important to have a training plan that is full of training opportunities, competition opportunities and travel experiences. The preparation and journey is as important as the event itself!  

AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER (South – Zones 1-3), November 25, Lethbridge. Trackie Site

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/AWGFightOff-South

AWG PLAYDOWN/QUALIFIER (North – Zones 4-8) , December 2, Fort Saskatchewan. Trackie Site:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/AWGFightOff-North

Judo Alberta Regional Training Sessions – Edmonton & Calgary

Judo Alberta Regional Training Sessions – Edmonton & Calgary

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Edmonton Area

Friday / Saturday November 04/04, 2023

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Masters

Address for regional training camp locations:

Friday November 03, 2023 St. Albert Judo Club42C Riel Dr, St. Albert

6:00PM to 8:00PM – FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT NIGHT

Saturday November 04, 2023 Tokugawa Judo Club, 9647 62nd Avenue

8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness

10:00AM to 11:30PM – Technical, Drilling & NW Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Judoka who will participate in this Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-edmonton/1000301/

Judo Alberta Regional Training Camp Calgary, Saturday, November 04, 2023

Division: U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Masters

Address for regional training camp location:

Ishi-Yama Dojo

240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta (Acadia Recreation Complex)

Saturday November 04, 2023

Time: 3:30PM to 4:30PM – Uchi-komi & Drilling  

Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Technical & Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Judoka who will participate in this Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary/1000300/

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Eligibility:

  • Judo Alberta / Judo Canada Member
  • Minimum age U14
  • Minimum Level Green Belt / Orange Belt with Club Coach Attending

There is no cost for these training camps. These are great sessions to have your 2024 AWG hopefuls to have some hard training in preparation for the AWG trails. 

Upcoming Events, Grading, and Course

  • 2024 Alberta Winter Games – February 16-19, 2024
  • Judo Alberta December Yudansha Grading – December 9, 2023
    • Please review full details here.
    • All candidates for Competitive and Technical stream must enter their application into the on-line system https://judocanada.org/grading/ no LATER than November 3, 2023.
  • Dojo Instructor Course – October 28-29, 2023
    • Please review full details here.
    • Register online at coach.ca and select the Workshop Calendar to find the course. You will have to login to the Locker to register, so have your NCCP # and password available along with credit card information.

EYJS Monthly Tournaments

The Society’s focus is the development of people through the sport of Judo; and, the growth of Judo through tournament participation. EYJS monthly tournaments are limited to lower ranks (yellow-5K to green-3K belts) and associated training camps to develop and grow these individuals.

These events are also training grounds for referees, time/score/draw keepers. Please register for each tournament below:
October 7, 2023 – Online Registration
November 4, 2023 – Online Registration
December 2, 2023 – Online Registration
January 6, 2024 – Online Registration
February 10, 2024 – Online Registration
June 8, 2024 – Online Registration

Registration Links for the 2024 Edmonton International Judo & Kata Championship

Registration Links for the 2024 Edmonton International Judo & Kata Championship

2024 Edmonton International Judo & Kata Championship

EIJC Technical Package: http://www.edmontonjudo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2024-EIJC-FINAL.pdf

EIJC Athlete Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024EIJC

Coach Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-coach-registration-edmonton-international-judo-championship/487421/

Referee Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-referee-registration-edmonton-international-judo-championship/487422/

Kata Technical Package: http://www.edmontonjudo.com/events/edmonton-international-judo-championship/2024-kata-final/

Kata Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-EIKata

Judge Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-EIKataJudge

JUDO ALBERTA REGIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS – EDMONTON/CALGARY

JUDO ALBERTA REGIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS – EDMONTON/CALGARY

Hello everyone, 

Judo Alberta will be offering early in season regional training sessions in Edmonton and Calgary. Please share this information with judoka who have the goal of attending the 2023 Vernon Camp, MB Open, Eastern Tour and 2024 Open Nationals. These camps will help lay a foundation for the busy early season.

EDMONTON

Friday September 22, 2023 @ St. Albert Judo Club, 42C Riel Dr, St. Albert

6:00PM to 8:00PM – FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT NIGHT

Saturday September 23, 2023@ Tokugawa Judo Club, 9647 62nd Avenue, Edmonton

8:30AM to 9:30AM – Uchi-komi & Fitness

10:00AM to 11:30PM – Technical, Drilling & NW Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Judoka who will participate in this Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-edmonton/1000146/

CALGARY 

Hiro’s Judo Club

 #115 1919 – 27th Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

Saturday September 23, 2023

Time: 3:30PM to 4:30PM – Uchi-komi & Drilling  

Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Technical & Randori

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Judoka who will participate in this Regional Camp are asked to register on Trackie:

https://registration.judocanada.org/event/judo-alberta-regional-camp-calgary/1000147/

2023-2024 Judo Alberta Calendar of events: 

https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-2024-Judo-AB-Schedule-of-Events-August-28-2023.pdf

2024 Open Nationals Selection/Funding Criteria 

https://judoalberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Open-Nationals-Policy-2024.pdf

Have a great day, 

Ewan Beaton

Judo Alberta HP Coach 

Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – April-August 2023

Judo Alberta Elite Athlete Funding – April-August 2023

The Judo Alberta HP Coaching Committee would like to congratulate the following athlete 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 this round of elite athlete funding for costs incurred from events participated in from April 2023 to August 2023.  

April 2023 to August 2023
Name National & International Events Judo Club Funding
Loic Beaton Cadet World Lethbridge  $     900.00
Marianna Karas Cadet World Kodokwai  $     900.00
Habib Said Mohammad Cadet World Kodokwai  $     900.00
Marla Batbayar Cadet World Lethbridge  $     900.00
Kiera Westlake Dominican & Peru PJC Cups Lethbridge  $     600.00
Charlize Medilo Junior Summer European Tour Lethbridge  $     600.00
 $  4,800.00

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

2023 Tom Greenway Scholarship Winners

2023 Tom Greenway Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to Chralize Medilo and Munkhu Batbayar for winning the 2023 Tom Greenway Scholarship .

Tom Green way was a two time Olympian (76 & 80) from Lethbridge, Alberta who passed away in 2004.

In 2005 the Tom Greenway Scholarship Committee was established. The scholarship criteria was developed by Allan Greenway, Joe Meli, Dean Maruyama and Garry Yamashita.

A $400 scholarship is awarded each April at the Florence Senda Cup to Judo Alberta’s top ranked male and female athletes based on the most 1st
place wins regardless of weight category. The age eligibility for this
scholarships are athletes who are 14 years old to 19-year-old and who are
members in good standing with Judo Alberta. All tournaments considered
for this scholarship are part of the Judo Alberta point system during
the period from July 1 through May 31 each year. Athletes are eligible
to win the award every third year giving the opportunity for this
scholarship to impact many different judoka. If there are athletes who
are tied with the number of competition 1st place/wins they will each
receive $300.00.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist young judoka to attend out
of province tournaments in order to elevate their standard of Judo.
Donations can be sent to the Judo Alberta office, payable to the “Tom
Greenway Memorial Scholarship Fund

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