August 29, 2022
Judo BC e-Newsletter
Reminders & Notices
Here are some upcoming REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

September 3 - Canada Winter Games Trials, Abbotsford
September 12 - Coaches Retreat ft. Darcel Yandzi, Abbotsford
September 16 - Fall Inter-Provincial Camp ft. Darcel Yandzi, Vernon

...and a change of date:
The JUDO BC AWARDS CELEBRATION has been postponed to October 22nd. It's being held the same weekend as the first provincial tournament of the year - Peak International in Burnaby. More details will be available soon. If you have already signed up to attend the celebration, no need to sign up again.
Competitive Stream Grading Promotions
On August 18, 2022 a Competitive Stream Clinic/Grading was conducted at Brentwood Bay College. Stephan Duran, Port Coquitlam Judo Club, and Rayne Verity, Burnaby Judo Club did a fantastic job both demonstrating and teaching the Nage no Kata, and Katame no Kata, which contributed to the success of this event. Eric Cherneff, Aline Strasdin and Mickey Fitzgerald from the Judo BC Grading Committee members were in attendance and provided guidance when necessary.
The grading committee is pleased to report the following promotions:

Shodan Promotions 
Lola Shearer – Steveston Judo Club
Carter Harris – Abbotsford Judo Club
Peter Velonas – Abbotsford Judo Club
Isaiah Gill – Abbotsford Judo Club

Nidan Promotion
Cohen Hocking – Peak Judo Club

Sandan Promotions
Sandra Le Bris – Independent
Blake Tsuyuki – Peak Judo Club

A special thanks to Aline for all her work organizing this grading.
Fall Kata & Grading Schedule
Sep 12th - Dec 5th, Steveston Dojo
Monday night Kata sessions 8:30pm -10pm

Oct 7-9, Kata Clinic, Steveston Dojo
  • Oct 7th, Friday 6pm - 9pm
  • Kodomo-no Kata
  • Hosted by the Competitive Kata Committee
  • Learning session for Instructors & coaches
  • Oct 8th, Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
  • Goshin Justu & (tentative) Itsutsu-no Kata
  • Oct 9th, Sunday 9am - 12pm
  • Ju-no Kata & Kime-no Kata

Nov 28-29, Kata Clinic, Campbell River Dojo
  • Nov 28th Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
  • Nage-no Kata
  • Nov 29th Sunday 9am - 12pm
  • Katame-no Kata

Dec 3-4, Yudansha Grading, Steveston Dojo
  • Dec 3rd, Saturday (TBA pending #s) Competitive Stream Grading
  • Dec 4th, Sunday, 9am- 2pm, Technical Stream Grading
Please note the following:
  • Judo Canada pre approval is required 45 days prior to Black Belt Grading for both competitive stream and technical stream candidates. Therefore the deadline for the December 3 & 4 grading is Oct 20, 2022.
  • The competitive stream grading is for high performance athletes that compete at national A level competitions. All other candidates should apply for the technical stream grading.
  • For more information and the links to apply - https://judocanada.org/grading/
  • All candidates must bring their Judo Canada passport to the grading. To order a Judo Canada passport - https://judocanada.org/judo-canada-passport/
  • We recommend judoka apply for a Judo Canada passport once they have their blue or brown belt
Some photos from the Judo BC Summer Camps
Thank you Judo NB for participating.
2022 Girls Camp
Judo BC Senior Athlete of Female, Michelle Jorgensen of Kelowna Judo Club with Mariko Glover, Athlete & Coach from Peak Judo Club
Tatami Mats for Sale
Delta Kaigan Judo has the following Dax Tatami for sale:

26 green
36 blue Dax Tatami
18 red Dax Tatami

If you are interested, please contact the Delta Kaigan directly - www.deltajudo.com
Upcoming Events

September 10 - Canada Winter Games Trials, Abbotsford BC
September 23 to 25 - Coaches Retreat ft. Darcel Yandzi, Abbotsford BC
September 30 to October 1 - Fall Inter-Provincial Camp ft. Darcel Yandzi, Vernon BC
October 15 & 16 - Manitoba Open, Location TBA
October 15 - Rainer Cup, Lakewood WA
October 21 & 22 - Peak InternationalSFU Burnaby BC
October 22 - Judo BC Awards Celebration, Burnaby BC
November 5 & 6 - Quebec Open, Montreal QC
November 7 - 10 - National Training Camp, Montreal QC
November 12 & 13 - Ontario Open, Toronto ON
November 19 - Steveston Shiai, Steveston BC
December 10 & 11 - Elite Nationals, Edmonton AB
December 27 to 30 - Winter Camp, Abbotsford BC
January TBC - Saskatchewan Open, Regina SK
January 27 to 29 - Pacific International, Abbotsford BC
February 27 to March 3- Canada Winter Games Judo Competition
March 10 to 12 - Edmonton International, Edmonton AB
March 23 to 26, BC Winter Games, Vernon BC
April 7 - 9 (TBC) - Provincial Championships, Vancouver Island
April 21 to 23 - Spring Inter-Provincial Camp, Canmore AB
May 18 to 21- Canadian Open Championships, Montreal QC
July - NCCP Competition Development, Location in BC - TBC
August 2023 - World Police & Fire Games, Winnipeg MB

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