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NEWSLETTER September 6, 2024 | |
Welcome New Members to the 2024-25 Judo Season and the Judo BC E-Newsletter! | |
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It's September and the start of another season of Judo and we are very excited for 2024-25. First, we would like to welcome all the new members of Judo BC: athletes, parents, clubs, senseis, instructors, volunteers, sponsors, judo enthusiasts... welcome to Judo BC!
Second, a quick introduction... this is the Judo BC E-Newsletter, one of Judo BC"s tools of communication, sent to your email account on a bi-monthly basis. The Judo BC E-Newsletter has the most up to date information and announcements of all judo events and happenings in BC. Tournaments, camps, results, grading, kata, deadlines, reminders, articles, and other news can all be found in the E-Newsletter. We do our best to keep you in the know.
Third, as new members, to help you get to know your way around judo and Judo BC, here are some resources:
Judo BC Website: judobc.ca
Our website is a great place to look for answers when you have questions. Everything from our governance and committees, to our section for athletes & parents, to our programs and development offerings, to our concussion, equity and health resources, it can all be found on our website.
Calendar: judobc.ca/events-calendar
We also have an events calendar on our website, where you can find dates, times, and links to registration for tournaments, camps, grading, regional practices, provincial practices, etc.
Social Media: Instagram (@judobc) & Facebook (/JudoBritishColumbia)
We are social and we like to share! Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook :) You can find us posting live results, reminders, what's coming up, and what's happening now.
And lastly, we wish you a great 2024-25 Judo season! We're so happy that you've chosen our sport and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.
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Welcome Back Returning Members! Just a Few Reminders to Start the 2024-25 Season. | |
The 2024-25 season is upon us and is off to a quick start. We have just a few reminders for our returning members.
Registration
If you haven't already registered for the 2024-25, don't delay! Many upcoming events are open for registration and you will need to be registered for the season in order to register for any upcoming events. To renew your membership for 2024-25, please reach out to your club directly or click here.
Survey
As a member of Judo BC we value your thoughts and suggestions. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete a short membership survey. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to improve and grow. Click here to complete the survey.
Tournaments, Camps, & Practices
Don't miss out on regional practices, or any upcoming tournaments, or mini shiais. Check out the dates, times and schedules on the Judo BC website, Events Calendar. If you haven't planned your season yet, start planning now! It's going to get busy!
Have a great 2024-25 season everyone!
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2024-25 Team BC Program Selection is in Progress. SELECTION ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE SEPT 15. | |
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The Provincial Team Program Selection for the upcoming 2024-25 season is in progress and if you've been selected, here are the steps towards your acceptance:
Step 1: Complete these modules
- Safe Sport Module - https://coach.ca/sport-safety/safe-sport-training (take a screenshot when finished)
- True Sport Clean Anti-doping module - https://cces.ca/course-outline (take a screenshot when finished)
- Respect in Sport for Parents - https://judo-canada-parent.respectgroupinc.com/koala_final/ (take a screenshot when finished)
Step 2: Read the 2024-25 Team BC Handbook
It is strongly recommended to read the 2024-25 Team BC Handbook. Click here to read the handbook.
Step 3: Accept your selection
Here is the link to accept your selection:
https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2024-25TeamAcceptance
The deadline to accept is September 15th.
Step 4: Attend the Team BC Meeting
Team BC Athletes, Parents, and Club Coaches please attend the Team BC Meeting (zoom) on September 15th at 7:00pm. A zoom link will be emailed closer to the meeting date.
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Any questions about selection, or Team BC, contact Team BC Head Coach and Sport Development Director, Jeremy Le Bris: sdd@judobc.ca
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2024 Fall Inter-Provincial Camp w/ Naohisa Takato - Vernon, BC - Sept. 27-29, 2024 - REGISTER CLOSED. CAMP IS FULL! | |
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We are excited!!! Only 3 weeks until the 2024 Fall Inter-Provincial Camp featuring special guest, Naohisa Takato from Japan. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Champion in -60kg, 4x World Champion, and 16x Gold Medallist on the IJF World Tour. To learn more about Naohisa Takato's impressive judo career, click here.
Here is some info to get you ready for camp:
Location:
W.L. Seaton Secondary School
2701 41st Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 6X3
Age Group & Level:
Group 1 - U14, U16
Group 2- U18, U21, Senior & Veteran
FINAL SCHEDULE
Friday, September 27
4:00 - 6:00 pm Teams Arrive
6:00 - 7:30 pm Judo Group 1
7:30 - 9:00 pm Judo Group 2
Saturday, September 28
8:00 - 9:00 am Physical Training Everyone
9:30 - 11:00 am Judo Group 1
11:00 - 12:30 pm Judo Group 2
2:00 - 3:30 pm Workshop
3:30 - 5:30 pm Judo Group 1
5:30 - 7:30 pm Judo Group 2
8:00 pm Judo BC Awards Celebration (ticket purchase required)
Sunday, August 18
8:30 - 10:00 am Judo Group 1
10:00 - 11:30 am Judo Group 2
Spectators:
There will be no spectators during the camp. Only registered attendees will be allowed in the gym. Parents please make any necessary arrangements (for drop-off/pick-up, etc.) for your child with your club sensei/instructor attending the camp.
Bus:
Lower Mainland athletes, if you're looking for a ride to Vernon, there are still a few spots available on the bus. Register now! Click here to register.
More information for the camp can be found on the registration page. Any questions, please contact Jeremy Le Bris: sdd@judobc.ca.
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The Judo BC 2023-24 Awards Celebration - Going for Gold - Saturday, Sept.28 - PURCHASE TICKETS NOW | |
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We will be celebrating our 2023-24 Judo BC Awards recipients at the Awards Celebration on the Saturday evening of the Fall Camp. This year's theme is "Going for Gold" -- inspired by Christa Deguchi, Canada's first Olympic gold medallist.
Join us to celebrate the 2023-24 season and help us recognize all the amazing achievements of our athletes, coaches, officials, clubs and volunteers. Here is some information about this evening:
Location:
Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
3914 32nd Street, Vernon V1T 5P1
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Cost:
Free event for all award recipients (and one adult for youth award recipients). It's $25 for everyone else and this includes one drink and a reception buffet.
Congratulations to our Awards recipients!
Volunteer of the Year - Aubrey Comley
Volunteer of the Year - Brian Yakura
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Emerging Male Coach of the Year - Kai Richardson
Emerging Female Coach of the Year - Hailey Ko
Club Development Coach - Bruce Kamstra
Female Coach of the Year - Sandra Le Bris
Male Coach of the Year - Layton Keely
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U16 Female of the Year- Megan Au
U16 Male of the Year - Amir Temirbaev
U18 Male of the Year - Zachary Harris
U18 Female of the Year - Carla VanZyl
U21 Female of the Year - Kylee Esparbes
U21 Male of the Year - Abel Velasquez Kasap
Senior Male of the Year - Lowan Le Bris
Senior Female of the Year - Hailey Ko
Veteran Female of the Year - Isabelle Gelinas
Veteran Male of the Year - Nathan Eby
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Kata Team of the Year - Riley Mauryama
Kata Team of the Year - Les Darts
Youth Kata Athlete of the Year - Giulia Emmanuele
Kata Dedication Award - Jeff Hoi
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Event of the Year- Provincial Championships - Prince George Judo Club
Largest Club per Capita - Kokoro
Largest Club by Membership - Abbotsford
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High Dan Recognition - Rokudan - Rick Blanchard
Steve Sasaki Award - Martin Kuramoto
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Referee Service Award - 10 years - Stu Leatherdale
Referee Service Award - 10 years - Bruce Sydnam
Referee Service Award - 15 years - Francis Au-Yeung
Referee Service Award - 15 years - Aubrey Comley
Referee Service Award - 15 years - Rick Pollon
Referee Service Award - 20 years - Glenn Ford
Referee Service Award - 20 years - Bruce Fingarson
Tickets are now on sale. Join us and go for gold!
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2024 Cadet World Judo Championships, Lima, Peru, August 28-31 | |
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Congratulations to all the Judo BC athletes that represented Canada at the 2024 Cadet World Judo Championships in Lima, Peru. Here are their results:
U18 Female - 57kg
Carla Van Zyl - Hart Judo Academy
1W, 1L
U18 Male -55kg
Amir Temirbaev - Peak Judo Club
0W, 1L
U18 Male -66kg
Lowan Le Bris - Peak Judo Club
0W, 1L
U18 Male - 73kg
Zachary Harris - Abbotsford Judo Club
1W, 1L
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2024 Judo BC Girls Summer Camp - Loon Lake, August 26-28 | |
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What a great way to end the summer and start the 2024-25 Judo season with 3 days at Loon Lake with attendees from all over BC: Lower Mainland, North, Island, and Okanagan! We had so much fun! It was a camp filled with friends, some judo, a lake, a few activities, 2 birthdays, and lots of memories! We hope you had fun, because we did! Until next year...
Here are some photos from camp:
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Peak International - October 25-27, 2024 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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With start of the 2024-25 Judo season and the upcoming events, volunteers are needed to help at tournaments. It requires a lot of organization, effort and people to host and run a tournament. We all want to give our athletes the opportunity to compete locally and in order to do so, we need your help.
Please have a look at Peak Judo Club's signup sheet for volunteers needed at their Peak International tournament, October 25-27, at SFU in Burnaby.
Here is the link.
Also a friendly reminder to all Team BC athletes and parents, Provincial Team Level B and up are required to complete volunteer hours throughout the season. (Please refer to page 24 of 2024-25 Team BC Handbook).
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Monday Night Kata - Steveston Judo Club - Sept.9 to Dec.9 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Monday night Kata hosted by the Steveston Judo Club is back for the 2024-2025 Judo season. Classes are 8:30pm to 10:00pm and begin on September 9.
The focus of these sessions will be Nage No Kata however if there is a need, other katas will be studied & practiced as well. Registered participants can claim grading points and may grade up to Nidan under Technical stream providing they attend 9/11 of the kata sessions.
Grading candidates must be pre-approved by Judo Canada and are to attend the two Monday kata sessions prior to December 9th.
Cost is $70 per participant.
For more information, contact John Morris, Chair Judo BC Kata Committee, kata@judobc.ca
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There's a New Club in Town... Otter Point Athletics Judo Kai! | |
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Welcome Otter Point Athletics Judo Kai! Located at 6541 Grant Rd E., in the city of Sooke on Vancouver Island, Otter Point Athletics Judo Kai offers judo to the following age divisions: U6,U8,U10, and U12. Their head coach is John Helpard.
For more information, email: OPAjudokai@gmail.com or check their instagram: @opajudo
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National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play, and to take time to say #ThanksCoach!
In 2024, join us to say #ThanksCoach from September 16-22.
For more information on National Coaches Week, or to download a participation guide, or graphics and animated stickers for social media, go to coach.ca
Enjoy FREE or discounted NCCP education
During National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with free or discounted NCCP education. Log into the Locker to access the following eLearning modules for free:
September 16: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport
September 17: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment
September 18: NCCP Sport Nutrition
September 19: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Celebrate your coach and show your appreciation by posting during National Coaches Week!
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Scan the QR code above for Judo BC's Tru-EarthFundraising link.
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CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS | |
September 15 - Team BC Athletes, Parents, & Club Coaches Meeting, Zoom
September 22 - Steveston Mini Shiai, Richmond BC
September 27-29 - Inter-Provincial Fall Camp, Vernon BC
September 28 - Judo BC Awards, Vernon BC
October 5 - Kamloops Ice-Breaker Mini Shiai, Kamloops BC
October 5 - Rainier Cup, Washington USA
October 13 - Abbotsford Mini Shiai, Abbotsford BC
October 18-20 - Ontario Open, Toronto ON
October 25-27 - Manitoba Open, Winnipeg MB
October 25-27 - Peak International, Burnaby BC
November 1-3 - Kata Evaluators & High Dan Grading, Steveston Judo Club, BC
November 3-7 - Veteran World Championships, Las Vegas USA
November 8-10 - Quebec Open, Montreal QC
November 14-17 - Canada Cup, Montreal QC
November 29-30 - Steveston Tournament, Richmond BC
December 7-8 - Black Belt Grading and Kata Clinic, Steveston Judo Club, BC
December 27-30 - Winter Provincial Training Camp, Various Locations, BC
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