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NEWSLETTER April 24, 2024 | |
Gold for Lowan Le Bris and Bronze for Carla Van Zyl - Panamerican and Oceania Championships 2024 - Rio, Brazil - April 21-24, 2024! | |
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Congratulations to Team BC athletes Lowan Le Bris and Carla Van Zyl on their Cadet podium finishes at the Panamerican and Oceania Championships 2024 in Rio, Brazil! Lowan fought for 4 wins, 0 losses to earn his Gold medal in the -66kg division, while Carla fought for 2 wins, 1 loss to earn her Bronze medal in the -57kg division.
Not only did they both compete at the Cadet level, the next day they competed again but at the Junior level. Lowan placed 7th with 2 wins, 2 losses and Carla placed 5th with 2 wins, 2 losses.
Today, the Panamerican and Oceania Championships 2024 concludes with the Mixed Team competition in both Cadet and Junior levels. Canada has submitted a team to compete in the Junior level with Carla representing in the -57kg division. Good luck Carla!
For full results and draws, go to judotv.com.
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Kata Clinic w/Gord Okamura - Steveston Judo Club - April 27-28, 2024 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! | |
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Kata Clinic this weekend, April 27-28, 2024 with Gord Okamura, Judo Canada National Kata Coach and member of the Judo Canada Kata Committee! Here are the details
Location:
Steveston Judo Club
4111 Moncton St, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
Saturday, April 27
10 am to 4 pm: Kime-no kata
Sunday, April 28
9 am to 3 pm: Ju-no kata
This clinic is open to all Judo BC/Judo Canada members, ages 12 and up, yellow belt and higher.
Any questions, please contact John Morris, Chair Judo BC Kata Committee kata@judobc.ca.
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Training Camp w/Misato Nakamura - Abbotsford - May 10-12, 2024 - REGISTER NOW! | |
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On June 21-23, 2024, there will be a Training Camp featuring Misato Nakamura, at the Abbotsford Judo Club. This will be a 3 day, 4 session Training Camp and is highly recommended to all athletes competing at the Canadian National Open Championships in May.
Misato Nakamura is a two-time Olympic medallist and a four-time World Championship medallist from Japan who competed in -52kg and -57kg respectively. To learn more about Misato, click here.
Here is more info about the camp:
Age Group & Level:
Group 1 - U14, U16 (minimum orange belt)
Group 2 - U18, U21, Senior & Veteran (minimum green belt) +U16 with medal at Nationals
Location:
Abbotsford Judo Club
31410 Maclure Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5G6
Schedule:
Friday, May 10
7:00 – 9:00pm: Judo Everyone
Saturday, May 11
9:00 – 10:30am: Judo Group 1
10:30am – 12:00pm: Judo Group 2
2:00 – 4:00pm: Judo Group 1
4:00 – 6:00pm: Judo Group 2
Sunday, May 12
8:30 – 10:00am: Judo Group 1
10:00 – 11:30am: Judo Group 2
More information can be found on the registration page. Any questions, please contact sdd@judobc.ca.
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Judo Canada Women's Self-Defence Instructor Course - Abbotsford - June 21-23, 2024 | |
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The Abbotsford Judo Club will be hosting the Judo Canada Women's Self-Defence Instructor Course, June 21-23, 2024. This course is open to both men and women.
Judo Canada's goal is to train instructors so that this new program can be offered across Canada: in judo clubs, in schools, in women's centers, etc.
The program will take place in two parts:
Friday evening - Theoretical (those who have already taken the online training, do not need to take the theoretical part)
Saturday & Sunday - Practical.
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 21, 2024
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.: Training - Theoretical
Saturday, June 22, 2024
9:15am - 12:30pm - Practical training 1 & 2 & 3
12:30 - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30 - 4:30pm - Practical training 4 & 5 & 6
Sunday, June 23, 2024
9:30am - 12:30pm - Training 7 & 8 & 10
12:30 - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30 - 3:30pm - Review, practice and evaluation / Presentation: diploma & gift
Each participant who completes the course will receive:
- T-shirt
- Subscription to access the technique videos
- Diploma
- Theory notebook
- NCCP development points
Location:
Abbotsford Judo Club
31410 MacLure Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 5G6
Minimum requirements:
- be a member of Judo Canada
- brown belt or higher
- be 16 years of age or older
Course fees:
$75. Registration will be open until the number of places is full.
If you have any questions, please contact mh.chisholm@judocanada.org
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2024 HP Summer Camp - UBC, Vancouver - August 16-18, 2024 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! | |
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The HP Summer Camp will be held at UBC from August 16-18. This camp will focus on judo training, fitness training, strength & conditioning, and physical & judo testing in preparation for the 2024-25 competitive season. This camp is mandatory for all Judo BC athletes & coaches wanting to be members of the 2024-25 Provincial Team Program.
Here is more info about the camp:
Age Group & Level:
Group 1 - U14, U16 (minimum orange belt)
Group 2 - U18, U21, Senior & Veteran (minimum green belt)
Location:
War Memorial Gym, UBC
6081 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, August 16
2:30pm - 3:00 pm: Campers Arrive / Check-in
3:00pm: Gathering for Dorm Residents' Team Meeting in the Lobby Area
4:00pm - 7:00pm: Fitness Testing
Saturday, August 17
7:00am – 8:00am: Conditioning
10:00am - 12:00pm: Judo
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Judo
Sunday, August 18
8:30am - 10:30am: Judo
10:30am - 11:30am: Check-out
1:00pm - 5:00 pm: Nage-no Kata clinic and possible competitive stream grading - TBC
Accommodations:
Place Vanier Student Residence, UBC
1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1X1
More information can be found on the registration page. Any questions, please contact sdd@judobc.ca.
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2024 Girls Summer Camp - Loon Lake, Maple Ridge - August 26-28, 2024 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! | |
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The Judo BC Equity Committee is happy to announce that the Girls Camp is back this summer! Woot woot! It will be held at Loon Lake in Maple Ridge from August 26-28, 2024. This camp will focus on judo, activities, and fun. This camp is recommended to all females in preparation for the 2024-2025 Judo season. Registration is limited.
Here is more info about the camp:
Age & Level:
Age 11 and up. Orange belt minimum.
Location:
Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
14500 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2R3
Tentative Schedule:
Monday, August 26
3 pm - Campers arrive
3:30 pm - Orientation
4 pm - Judo
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Evening activity
Tuesday, August 27
7 am - Yoga/Light morning exercise
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - Judo
10:30 am - Workshop
12 noon - Lunch
1 pm - Free time
2 pm - Activity
3 pm - Judo
6 pm - Dinner
7 pm - Evening activity
Wednesday, August 28
7 am - Yoga/Light morning exercise
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - Judo
10:30 am - Wrap up & clean up
12 noon - Lunch
1 pm - Pick-up
More information can be found on the registration page. Any questions, please contact executivedirector@judobc.ca.
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Congratulations to the Referees and their Promotions! | |
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The recent 2024 BC Provincial Championships in Prince George, April 5-7, 2024, was not only a successful tournament for the athletes but for the referees as well. Congratulations to the following referees and their promotions:
Provincial A
Payton Harris, Abbotsford Judo Club
Provincial B
Koen Heitman, Hart Judo Academy
Maya Kunadze, Kokushikai Judo
Luke Moisey, Smithers Judo Club
Provincial C
Lowan LeBris, Peak Judo Club
Benjamin Harcott, Kamloops Judo Club
Provincial D
Soren Andreassen, Abbotsford Judo Club
Ryan Antosh, Peak Judo Club
Olivia Beckett, Prince George Judo Club
Landen Cartwright, Prince George Judo Club
Kaleb Christen, Abbotsford Judo Club
Tyson Dean, Kokoro Judo Association
Terry Giesbrecht, Mile Zero Judo Club
Zack Harris, Abbotsford Judo Club
Jesse-Caster Hedstrom, Prince George Judo Club
Jeff Hermiston, Kokoro Judo Association
Jackson Hillman, Abbotsford Judo Club
Grayson Holliday, Prince George Judo Club
Preston Holt, Prince George Judo Club
Leo Ji, Abbotsford Judo Club
Chi-in Lei, Peak Judo Club
Akhem Loliev, Peak Judo Club
Georgia MacKenzie, Kokoro Judo Association
William MacKenzie, Kokoro Judo Association
Romario Mejiakasan, Police Judo Jrs
Sawyer Miley, Abbotsford Judo Club
Dax Norman, Mile Zero Judo Club
Max Ramsey, Kelowna Judo Club
Maximilian Springmann, Kokoro Judo Association
Alandra Steiger, Prince George Judo Club
Taisei Taguchi, Peak Judo Club
Max Thom, Police Judo Jrs
Nathan Thiel, Abbotsford Judo Club
Hannah Yin, Prince George Judo Club
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Tristan Alexander Open Judo Tournament in Colwood draws 200 Participants | |
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This past weekend was the inaugural Tristan Alexander Open in Colwood, April 20, 2024. Judokas from all over BC were in attendance to compete, celebrate and remember Tristan Alexander. This event was covered by the Saanich News:
Judo athletes across B.C. showed courage at the inaugural Tristan Alexander Memorial Open in Colwood’s Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre on Saturday, April 20.
“Tristan would have been humbled,” said Ken Jolley, a former coach of Alexander and instructor at the Victoria Judo Club.
Alexander was a former provincial and national judo champion who died in 2021 after a snowboarding accident on Mount Washington. He won the Canadian Open Nationals under 21 competition in 2018 and competed in various Western Canada Summer Games, winning bronze in 2018 and silver in 2019.
The new tournament saw athletes from across B.C. compete, including some of Alexander’s former teammates who had not competed in some time, according to event organizer Jeremy Grant.
“It was out of respect for his memory. That was amazing for me to see,” said Grant.
The open saw about 200 competitors in various age groups and skill levels. Some age groups on display were under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16, under-18, under-21, and more.
To read more, click here.
To view photos of this event, click here.
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Photos from Kamloops Ice Breaker Tournament, April 20, 2024 | |
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April 20, 2024 was a busy weekend as Kamloops Judo Club also hosted a tournament - The Kamloops Ice Breaker Novice Tournament. This tournament was the 1st annual and was aimed at providing competition to judokas U6 to U16 – White to Orange belts and Senior Ne Waza – U18 to Senior White to Black belts.
For photos of this event, click here.
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MINI SHIAS & INTER-CLUB TOURNAMENTS | |
Get Ready for the Mini Shiais and Inter-Club Tournaments! | |
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Battle of the Peace 2024 - Dawson Creek - May 3-4
Dawson Creek Judo Club is hosting a tournament for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21, Seniors, Veterans. More information and technical package can be found on the registration page.
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Teen-Adult Novice-Intermediate Mini Shiai AND Yuki Yokosawa Clinic - Steveston, Richmond - May 5
Steveston Judo Club is hosting a mini shiai for Novice U18, U21, U21+. Minimum rank is Yellow belt. Novice Categories are Yellow and Orange belts. Intermediate Categories are Green and Blue belts (no Brown or Black belts allowed). This mini shiai will be followed by a 90min. clinic led by Yuki Yokosawa, World and Olympic medalist. More information and technical package can be found on the registration page.
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2024 Pacific JETA / Mudo Academy Judo Friendly Shiai - Langley - May 19
Mudo Academy is hosting a collaborative shiai for U8, U10, U14, U16, U18, Seniors. Minimum rank is White belt. White belt will start by default in Newaza (ground work). Maximum rank is Orange-green belt. More information and technical package can be found on the registration page.
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Technical Stream Grading in the North - May 11-12 - Prince George, and in the Lower Mainland - June 2 - Steveston | |
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A Technical Stream Grading in the North has been scheduled in the calendar for May 11-12, in Prince George. As part of the grading process, all applicants must submit their application to Judo Canada for pre-approval (March 28 deadline for May 11 grading).
In the Lower Mainland, a Technical Stream Grading has been scheduled for June 1-2, in Steveston. The 45 day Judo Canada pre-application deadline for the June 2 grading is April 18.
For more information on the grading process, click here.
To apply for the Judo Canada pre-application, click here.
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NCCP DA/DI Course - June 7-9 - Offered at 3 Locations - REGISTER NOW!
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On June 7-9, 2024, there will be the combined course of NCCP Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor offered at 3 locations:
Lower Mainland
Odd Squad Police Judo Dojo: 5487 Lane Street, Burnaby BC
Okanagan
Vernon Judo Club: 4895 Bella Vista Road, Vernon, BC
Island
Victoria Judo Club: 27 Maddock Avenue W, Victoria BC
Please check the registration pages for the minimum requirements.
Judo BC has minimum coaching standards and all Head Instructors, Club Coaches and Instructors are required to be NCCP certified Dojo Instructors (Competition Introduction and/or Instructor Intermediate) and complete Safe Sport Training. For more info, click here.
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Suffering in silence: Men’s and boys’ mental health are still overlooked in sport - By Michael Kehler and Gabriel Knott-Fayle
This article was written by Michael Kehler and Gabriel Knott-Fayle, and was posted on the The Sport Information Resource Centre website (sirc.ca). It offers a perspective on self-care, health and safety, and emotional vulnerability amongst boys and men in sport. Below is the article:
For men and boys, caring about sport typically conjures images of passionate competition and fighting for the win.
This understanding of care leaves little room for self-care, health and safety, and emotional vulnerability — topics that are fraught with risks for boys and men in a sport culture of hypermasculinity.
The National Hockey League Players’ Association recently released its First Line Program to support player mental health. It signals that men’s hockey is finally acknowledging the long-known fact that “a hockey player struggling with mental health would have done so in silence.”
Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska recently told the Calgary Herald that talking openly about mental health is “kind of becoming the norm now, that people aren’t afraid to voice it.” Corey Hirsch, a retired goaltender recently told CBC News, “the game itself wasn’t the issue, the issue is the stigma of having to be a tough man.”
Similarly, in a recent interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast France and Arsenal soccer legend, Thierry Henry, spoke of the depression he suffered throughout his career:
“I’m a human being. I have feelings. Throughout my career and since I was born, I must have been in depression. Did I know it? No, did I do something about it? Obviously not, but I adapted.”
A culture of silence
There are severe problems with the culture of masculinity in men’s sport — one that means men and boys must adapt rather than seek help and tough it out rather than take a step back. This culture of silence and bullying means men and boys have been reluctant to speak up and speak out about safety and sexual assaults. It has created an environment where men and boys feel pressured to be silent about their own mental health.
To read more, click here.
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CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS | |
April 26-28 - Spring Inter-Provincial Training Camp, Fort Saskatchewan AB
April 27-28 - Kata Clinic w/Gord Okamura, Steveston Judo Club, Richmond BC
April 27 & 28 - NCCP DA Course, Dawson Creek BC
May 3 - Battle of the Peace 2024, Dawson Creek BC
May 5 - Mini Shiai for Adults (U16 and up), Steveston Judo Club, Richmond BC
May 10-12 - Training Camp ft. Misato Nakamura, Abbotsford BC
May 11 & 12 - Technical Stream Clinic & Grading, Prince George BC
May 23-26 - Open National Championships, Montreal QC
June 1 & 2 - Technical Stream Clinic & Grading, Steveston BC
June 7 to 9 - NCCP DA & DI Course, Odd Squad Dojo, Burnaby BC
June 7 to 9 - NCCP DA & DI Course, Vernon Judo Club, Vernon BC
June 7 to 9 - NCCP DA & DI Course, Victoria Judo Club, Victoria BC
June 9 - Mini Shiai, Peak Judo Club, Burnaby BC
June 15 - Mini Shiai, Abbotsford BC
June 21 to 23 - Judo Canada Women's Self-Defence Instructor Course, Abbotsford BC
June 30 - OSP Police Judo Juniors Mini Shiai, Burnaby BC
August 2024 - Competitive Stream Kata Clinic & Grading in conjunction with the HP Summer Camp
August 16-18 - HP Summer Camp, UBC Vancouver
August 26-28 - Girls' Camp, Loon Lake Maple Ridge
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