September 7, 2021
Judo BC e-Newsletter
Judo BC Website and Email Down
We had an issue renewing our domain name over the weekend which resulted in our website and email not functioning. The issue was resolved this morning.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Registration is now open for the 2021 Fall Inter-Provincial Camp taking place October 1 to 3 in Abbotsford. For all the details and to register click on the button below. Proof of your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be required for those 19+, and likely for those 12+. Confirmation of the age requirements for the vaccine will be announced on or before September 13th. Thanks for your patience with this, as we wait for more information from the BC Government. See you in Abbotsford in October!
2 New Judo Clubs
Judo BC is pleased to welcome 2 new clubs to the Judo BC Family!
Kizuna Judo Club is located in Maple Ridge and starts classes today. Takeru Nobeashi, head instructor, along with Ashley Nobeashi, are the leaders of this new club and they offer programs for ages 4 and up.
Peak Judo Club, lead by head sensei Tim Lyon, starts classes on September 13th. This new club is located at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby and offers classes for ages 5 to adult.

Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Girls
A recent study by Canadian Women & Sport reveals that 1 in 4 Canadian girls aged 6-18 are not prepared to return to their pre-pandemic sport participation, classified as weekly sport engagement. Has the pandemic heightened the barriers to sport experienced by girls? In Canadian Women & Sport’s recent report, learn about the pandemic’s impact on sport for girls, with insight into what is at stake for girls if sport engagement is not increased. Read more...
2022 BC Winter Games
For the 2022 BC Winter Games taking place in Vernon February 24 to 27, 2022, Zone Representatives will be selecting athletes for their teams by December 2021.  Athletes born in the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 and that will be orange belt or higher (at the time of the games) are eligible.

Priority selection will be given to athletes that have accumulated the most points from the following list:

1 point per Judo BC sanctioned or out of province shiai or camp 
1 point for selection to the Provincial Team Program
0.5 points per Judo BC recognized regional practice

Minimum criteria is 6 points however each zone will still be allocated 5 male and 5 female athletes regardless of points so talk to your zone rep about what will be required for you.

Those selected for their zone will be expected to participate in the U16 category for the 2022 Youth Provincial Championships in Langford on February 2022 prior to the games

Keep track of your points. Talk with your coach and your zone rep about your excitement to be selected for the games and the opportunities to show your interest by participating in the above events.
Upcoming Events

  • TBA - BC Restart Step 4
  • September 18 - First Aid for Coaches, Prince George
  • September 19 - First Aid for Coaches, Mill Bay
  • September 18 to 26 - National Coaches Week
  • September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
  • October 1 to 3 - Fall Inter-Provincial Training Camp, Abbotsford
  • October 16 - Rainier Cup, Lakewood, WA
  • October 23 & 24 - Saskatchewan Open, Regina SK - cancelled
  • October 23 - Kata Clinic - Nage-no kata, Steveston, BC
  • October 24 - Black Belt Grading, Shodan & Nidan, Steveston BC
  • November 13 & 14 - Quebec Open, Montreal, QC
  • November 27 - Steveston Shiai, Richmond BC
  • November 28 - Provincial Training, Richmond BC
  • December 27 to 30 - Winter Camp, Abbotsford, BC
  • January 15 & 16 - Elite Nationals, Edmonton AB
  • January 21 to 23 - Manitoba Open
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