Happy Canada Day! Summer has officially begun. What's going on this Summer... | |
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We are officially full swing into Summer. Here are some events and dates to keep an eye on this Summer:
July 15 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 2024 Judo BC HP Summer Camp
All athletes and coaches, if you haven't registered for the Judo BC HP Summer Camp, now is the time! This camp is mandatory for all Judo BC athletes & coaches wanting to be members of the 2024-25 Provincial Team Program. Click here to register.
Athletes - part of the requirements of being a member of Team BC is attending the HP Summer Camp and completing the fitness testing which will be held during the camp. For more info on fitness testing criteria, 2025 Provincial Team Program selection criteria, Team Handbook, etc., please see Team BC section in this newsletter.
July 24-30 - Team BC to US Open
Team BC will be competing at the US Open and attending the training camp. For live draws and results: https://usajudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/14611
July 26 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 2024 Judo BC Girls Summer Camp
Girls judo summer camp at Loon Lake!!! Yes please. Register now - limited spots available. Click here to register.
July 27 - August 3 - PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES - Team Canada
Team Canada will be competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!!! Go Canada, go! For the judo schedule: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/judo
-52kg Keli Deguchi (AB)
-57kg Christa Deguchi (AB)
-63kg Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard (QC)
+78kg Ana Laura Portuondo Isasi (QC)
-57kg (J1, Para) Priscilla Gagne (QC)
-73kg Arthur Margelidon (QC)
-81kg Francois Gauthier-Drapeau (QC)
-100kg Shady Elnahas (ON)
July 31 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 2024 Veteran World Championships, Las Vegas, US
Veterans don't forget to register! See further in newsletter for more info.
August 15 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE - 2024-25 Judo BC Provincial Team Program
Attention all athletes and coaches wishing to be a part of the Judo BC Provincial Team Program, registration is now open. Click here to apply.
August 16-18 - 2024 Judo BC HP Summer Camp - UBC - TEAM BC MANDATORY
Athletes and coaches across BC will be attending the 2024 Judo BC HP Summer Camp, held at the UBC campus. See further in newsletter for more info.
August 26-28 - 2024 Judo BC Girls Summer Camp
The Judo BC Girls Summer Camp is back! This will be 3 fun filled days of judo and activities at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge.
August 28-31 - 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships in Lima, Peru
Team Canada will be competing at the 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships in Lima, Peru. We have 4 Team BC athletes who have earned a spot on Team Canada. Let's cheer them on! Live draws and results: judotv.com
-57kg Carla Van Zyl - Hart Judo Academy
-55kg Amir Temirbaev - Peak Judo Club
-66kg Lowan Le Bris - Peak Judo Club
-73kg Zachary Harris - Abbotsford Judo Club
Have a great summer everyone!
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2024-25 Team BC Program is Now Online. REGISTRATION OPEN! Application Deadline August 15. | |
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The Provincial Team Program for the upcoming 2024-25 season has been finalized and is now online. All athletes and coaches interested in applying for Team BC, registration is now open and accepting applications.
Why become a member of Team BC?
As an athlete becoming a member of Team BC, you will be presented with access to many resources to further develop your self and your judo while also expanding your judo network.
Team BC athletes receive many benefits and opportunities, such as:
- practicing with other judokas from across the province
- learning from other coaches, athletes, and special guests outside of their club
- coaching support from Head Coach Jeremy Le Bris and Team BC coaches
- funding (dependent on program level)
- free or discounted team uniforms and judogis
- access to international competitions and/or training
- access to off the mat resources such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health performance, team travel
- guidance with tournament planning, training planning, goal setting
- the chance to increase judo friends
As a Team BC athlete, you learn:
- Integrity and Ethics
- Leadership
- Work ethic and Initiative
- Resiliency
- Time Management and Planning
- Goal Setting
- Independence and Personal Management
- Healthy Habits (sleep, resting, eating) and Mental Preparation
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication
- Coachability
Club coaches are also able to become members of Team BC. As a Team BC coach, you will be:
- part of a provincial program and community
- aiding and guiding judokas from across the province
- growing your judo and coaching knowledge
Team BC coaches receive benefits such as:
- funding
- free or discounted team uniforms and judogis
- off the mat resources such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health performance, team travel, coaching workshops
Who is eligible?
Athletes
- Born in 2012 or earlier
- Orange belt minimum rank for athletes born in 2012, green belt minimum rank for 2011 or earlier
- Be affiliated with a Judo BC club
- Member of Judo BC for a minimum of 2 years
- Member in good standing with Judo BC
Coaches
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Be affiliated with a Judo BC club
- NCCP Dojo Instructor (DI) trained with pathway to certified
- Must have athlete(s) in the Provincial Team Program
- Member of Judo BC for a minimum of 2 years
- Member in good standing with Judo BC
If you are interested in joining Team BC, the process for the 2024-25 season has just begun…
Athletes and Coaches:
Athletes:
- Also, prepare for the fitness testing which will be held at the 2024 Team BC HP Summer Camp. Click here for the list of fitness exercises, benchmarks and Team BC minimums.
For more information on Team BC, Team Program Selection Criteria, Handbook, and Team Selection Criteria for 2025 Canadian Open Nationals, click here.
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2024 HP Summer Camp - UBC, Vancouver - August 16-18, 2024 - REGISTER NOW! Deadline is July 15. | |
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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 - REGISTER NOW! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE | |
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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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2024 Cadet World Judo Championships, Lima, Peru, August 28-31 | |
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Congratulations to the following Judo BC athletes whose accomplishments at the 2024 Canadian Open Judo Championships and during the 2023-2024 season, have earned them a spot on Judo Canada's Cadet Team. They will be competing at the 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships in Lima, Peru, August 28-31.
U18 Female - 57kg
Carla Van Zyl - Hart Judo Academy
U18 Male -55kg
Amir Temirbaev - Peak Judo Club
U18 Male -66kg
Lowan Le Bris - Peak Judo Club
U18 Male - 73kg
Zachary Harris - Abbotsford Judo Club
Good luck!!! Go Team BC!!!
Tournament info: IJF_Calendar
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Remembering Sensei Yoshihiro ‘Yosh' Uchida (April 1, 1920 – June 27, 2024) | |
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sensei Yoshihiro ‘Yosh' Uchida (April 1, 1920 – June 27, 2024). His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to judo have left an incredible mark on all who had the honor of knowing him.
An in memoriam written about Sensei Yoshihiro ‘Yosh' Uchida in the NBC Bay Area News:
Legendary San Jose State judo coach Yoshihiro ‘Yosh' Uchida dies at 104
Legendary San Jose State University judo coach Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida died Thursday, the school's judo program said. He was 104.
Uchida coached the first U.S. Olympic judo team and put San Jose State's program on the map as a powerhouse in the sport.
"While it’s a sad day it is also a day for gratitude for all the incredible contributions he made to judo and his influence on innumerable people," SJSU Judo said in an Instagram post. "Rest in peace and glory like the king you are Coach Uchida."
The United States Judo Federation called Uchida a "true legend in the world of Judo."
"His dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to the art have left an incredible mark on all who had the honor of knowing him," the federation wrote in a post on Facebook. "Sensei Uchida’s legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations. Rest in peace, Sensei. Your teachings and spirit will forever be with us."
SJSU Judo said Uchida was surrounded by his family when he died.
Former students of his said they were sad to hear of his death.
Colton Brown, a former student of Uchida's, said if it wasn't for his coaching he would not be where he is today.
"At the time I didn’t understand it, but I graduated and accomplished what I wanted in judo," Brown said. "Without school, I wouldn’t be in the position I am today. So I credit him for teaching me that at a very young age."
Brown is a former two-time Olympian from SJSU. Currently, he is in Spain helping Team USA prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
"Uchida was the greatest man I’ve ever known," he said. "I’m grateful for the lessons that he taught me and my goal now, my job now, my duty is to use this to impact the next generation in the most positive way. If I can be half the man that he was, then I’ve accomplished something with my life."
Uchida, who grew up in Calexico in southern Imperial County, learned judo at the age of 10 at the urging of his mother.
Uchida's career as a judo instructor began somewhat unceremoniously in the 1940s while he was a student at San Jose State. The school's athletic director saw him on campus one day and asked if he could coach judo.
Uchida's new coaching career was soon interrupted by World War II. He was drafted into the military while his family was being sent to Japanese internment camps. After the war, he needed a job and resumed his coaching post. He was working to create weight divisions and establish judo as a competitive sport in the U.S.
In 1964, he led the first U.S. judo team to the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan – the birthplace of judo. His team included Japan-born Paul Maruyama, which was significant because just over 20 years earlier, Uchida's family was segregated from the rest of the nation in the camps. Now, two men of Japanese ancestry were representing the U.S. in the world's most prestigious sporting event.
The ingredients that turned San Jose State into a judo powerhouse are many. Uchida regularly brought in coaches from Japan to raise the bar of instruction. Uchida also focused as heavily on academics as much as athletics – often peppering his judokas about their GPAs.
Fellow coach Mike Swain said he learned so much from Uchida in the 40 years they coached together. He said on top of being a "great teacher" Uchida was also a "life coach to so many students."
"To American Judo, he’s like the godfather or grandfather of American Judo," Swain said. "His whole life story is right here in this hall. So this is really special to have this building named after a Japanese American citizen."
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BodySense – an Interactive E-Learning Course Designed for Athletes to Support their Well-Being | |
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Navigating body image, relationships with food, and disordered eating with young athletes can be intimidating for coaches and caregivers. The stakes are high, and athletes aren’t always open to having honest conversations about these sensitive topics.
To support learning about a holistic approach to athlete well-being, the CCES developed BodySense – an interactive e-learning course that includes self-reflection and self-assessment activities as well as tools, resources, and useful links for athletes to explore. The course will:
- educate and enhance athletes’ awareness and knowledge on how to navigate body image,
- bring balance to both their physical and mental health, and
- work towards greater respect and compassion for their body within and outside of sport.
BodySense is designed for athletes of all genders, and the primary audience is adolescents in the Train to Train and Train to Compete stages of the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity framework. BodySense also aligns with True Sport – an initiative designed to give Canadians a platform to express their commitment to good sport and foster positive sport experiences. The True Sport Principles are integrated into the course and are presented as actions that athletes can take to live the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion, and fun.
The course was developed with researchers and sport leaders to leverage their subject matter expertise. It takes a preventative approach to body image and disordered eating and aims to foster sport environments that provide positive, healthy, safe, and fulfilling sport experiences.
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2024 Veteran World Championships, Las Vegas, USA, Nov.3-7, 2024 - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 31
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The 2024 Veteran World Championships will be held in Las Vegas, USA on November 3-7, 2024. See below for more information:
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be Canadian and present a Canadian passport at the weigh-in.
Affliation
You must have a valid Judo BC and Judo Canada membership. You must also be affiliated with the IJF. The fee is $80 and the affiliation will be valid for 2024 and 2025. Judo Canada will take care of affiliating you if you are not.
Divisions
See image below
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Hotels
It is necessary to book a minimum of 2 nights at the official competition hotel (IJF rules)
Hotel Cat.A - Rio hotel and casino Ipanema Tower
*Bed and breakfast
Single occupancy: 290 USD per night / person
Double occupancy: 195 USD per night / person
Hotel Cat. B - Rio Hotel and Casino Masquerade Tower
*Bed and breakfast
Single occupancy: 230 USD per night / person
Double occupancy: 155 USD per night / person
If you choose double occupancy, you are responsible for finding your own roommate.The organizers will not reimburse for hotel cancellations after September 15.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own transportation (air). The organizers do not provide transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Medical Insurance
You must have travel (medical) insurance.
Medical Certificate
You must provide a medical certificate stating that you are good to compete and have no medical problems. The certificate must be valid for at least one year prior to the event. You must send the document to Marie-Hélène Chisholm mh.chisholm@judocanada.org before October 14.
Judogi
Athletes must compete wearing an IJF approved judogi (white and blue) from one of the following official suppliers. For more information on judogi rules, please refer to the IJF SOR.
IJF Backnumber
Each competitor is required to sew on the back of his judogi a backnumber with his last name and the abbreviation of the National Olympic Committee. The last name (and any part of your first name) in the backnumber must have the same letters as those registered in judobase since information for accreditations, TV graphics, scoreboard, etc. is provided from this database. The top of the backnumber must be attached horizontally and centrally three (3) cm from the bottom of the neck.
The backnumber can only be ordered at www.officialbacknumber.com or www.mybacknumber.com
Preparation
To help you prepare for this event, Judo BC will be organizing Veterans Regional Trainings. Ensure you are signed up for the Judo BC newsletter and regularly check our Judo BC Website calendar for updates. We aim to have one or two training sessions per month in your region.
Registration
You must register via the Judo Canada website and also submit this form (Hotel) completed to Marie-Hélène Chisholm mh.chisholm@judocanada.org before July 31, 2024.
The registration fee for the competition is US$170. A minimum deposit of $500 must be made during registration via the Judo Canada website, and the additional costs will be charged to you after the competition.
Questions?
Any questions, please contact Jeremy Le Bris sdd@judobc.ca or Marie-Hélène Chisholm mh.chisholm@judocanada.org
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CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS | |
July 26-31 - 2024 US Open Championships, Florida USA
August 16-18 - HP Summer Camp, UBC Vancouver
August 26-28 - Girls' Camp, Loon Lake Maple Ridge
November 3-7 - Veteran World Championships, Las Vegas USA
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