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NLJA Provincial News 2003-2004 |
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NLJA Provincial News 2003-2004 |
NLJA News June 25, 2004
1. The NLJA AGM took place on June 5, 2004 in Gander. Many thanks to all who attended. The NLJA election results for 2004-2006 were:
2. Members of the NLJA did well at the Atlantic Championship tournament that took place in Charlottetown, P.E.I. early in April, 2004. Congratulations to:
Eagle Point Judo Club, Stephenville Crossing
Princie Corbin -57 kg Juvenile Female - Silver
Jay Blanchard -66 kg Juvenile and Junior Male - Silver in both categories
TJ Corbin +81 kg Juvenile Male - Gold
Astra Judo Club, St. John's
Max Penashue -100 kg Senior Male - Silver
3. Information about the Judo New Brunswick 2004 Summer Training Camp is available on their web site at www.sport.nb.ca/judonb under ''Document''
4. NEW!! The Atlantic High Performance Athlete Assistance Program
The Atlantic Athlete Assistance Program originates from the Atlantic High Performance Sport Strategy (AHPSS) announced in November 2003. The AHPSS is a three-year initiative designed to foster the development of Atlantic Canadian high-performance athletes. This funding is provided by Sport Canada and managed by the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic on behalf of the 4 Atlantic provincial governments. The initial phase of the AHPSS will last until 2006.
For more information regarding the program criteria and application please follow the link below:
http://www.cscatlantic.ca/e/ath_services/ath_funding_aaap.htm
NLJA News May 30, 2004
1. Reminder that the Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Association Annual General Meeting will take place at Sinbad's Hotel in Gander on Saturday, June 5, 2004 beginning at 9 A.M. All clubs are asked to send representatives. The list of voting delegate numbers should now have been received by all clubs. This is an election year so do plan to attend!
2. NLJA AGM social on Friday, June 4 - Chikara Club sensei Joe Coffey has kindly offered to host a social for those attending the AGM on Friday, June 4. Get together with your colleagues from across the province at Joe's home at 17A Sacchi Ave. in Gander. For more directions call Joe at 256-2895 or email him at j.coffey@nf.sympatico.ca
3. Canada Winter Games Coaching Appointments - The NLJA Executive are pleased to announce that Marco Chiariamonte and Erin Bradbury have been appointed as the 2007 Canada Winter Games male and female coaches respectively. Congratulations to Marco and Erin and our thanks to all of the applicants. The manager position is still available so we are calling for all interested in the Canada Winter Games Manager position to submit an application by June 15, 2004. Note that this position does not require extensive coaching credentials but does require experience in organizing and supporting sports team activities. Send applications to the NLJA at Suite #112, Unit 50, Hamlyn Road Plaza, St. John's, NF, A1E 5X7.
4. I am sure that all members of the NLJA will join the NLJA Executive in wishing NLJA President Blair Bradbury a hearty "Get Well Soon". Blair recently underwent major surgery and is recovering well. We look forward to seeing you back out on the mats before long, Blair!
5. NCCP Coaching Theory Courses in St. John's - NCCP Theory Course, St. John's The National Coaching Certification Program ( NCCP ) Theory 1 and 2 Courses have been replaced by a new NCCP multi-sport Introduction to Competition program. This transition marks an important change in the way coach education is delivered and will impact coaches, clubs and provincial/national sport organizations.
The generic or "multi-sport" component of Introduction to Competition replaces Theory 1 and 2. This new Course features six (6) modules, which will be divided into two roughly equal parts - Part A and Part B -- lasting about 13 hours each.
On the weekend of June 11 - 13, 2004 at MUN's Physical Education Building, St. John's, a Part A Course of the Introduction to Competition will be held. The Course will commence at 7:00 pm on Friday night and finish at noon on Sunday. The Course is open to any person who is presently coaching, has a desire to become a coach and has an interest in certain aspects of coaching.
Also, on the weekend of June 18 - 20, 2004 at MUN's Physical Education Building, St. John's, the Part B Course of the Introduction to Competition will be held.
Those interested in registering for the Courses, should contact Mr. Dave Feener at 729-6291 or email - DFeener@gov.nl.ca The pre-registration deadline is Friday, June 4th, 2004 for the Part A Course and Friday, June 11th, 2004 for the Part B Course. Cost of the Courses is $ 50.00 for Part A and $ 60.00 for Part B.
6. Proposed Judo Canada change in membership - Judo Canada is considering a proposal to change its membership model to include mudansha (judoka from white to brown belt level). Attached in word format is a FAQ document that explains the proposed change. information documents from Judo Canada President Serge Piquette on this issue.
News March 29, 2004
1. NLJA Provincial Tournament, March 27, 2004 - The largest provincial tournament in many years took place on March 27 in St. John's. Over 90 contestants registered for the event including representatives from St. Pierre et Miquelon and our newest NLJA member club, Chikara Judo Club, in Gander. It was a long but successful day with over 150 bouts.
The results are now available on the NLJA web site at http://www.judonl.ca/NLJAProv032704.htm
Congratulations to Jay Blanchard of the Eagle Point Judo Club for winning the Allister Fowler Memorial Trophy as most spirited competitor of the tournament. Congratulations to the Memorial University of Newfoundland Judo Club for winning the Bristol Cup for the club with the most points from the fall and winter provincial tournaments.
Final point standings for the Bristol Cup were:
Many thanks to the referees, officials and volunteers who helped to put on the tournament. It was well done!
From The Telegram, Sunday, March 28, 2004
2. Judo Clinics, March 25-27, 2004 with Senseis Yves Le Gal and Fred Blaney. The clinics sponsored by the NLJA with Seseis Yves Le Gal and Fred Blaney were very successful. Many thanks to Yves and Fred for putting on these clinics for us. It was great to see a number of former students of Dr. Le Gal join us for the clinics. The NLJA sponsored a banquet after the March 27 tournament to honour the induction of Dr. Le Gal into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame. Despite the late hour over 50 people made it to the banquet and a good time was had by all!
3. Canada Winter Games Important Announcement
- Judo Canada has recently announced that the age categories for the 2007
Canada Winter Games will change to those of the Junior age category. Therefore,
in the Canada Winter Games 2007 athletes born in years 1988, 1989, 1990,
1991 will be eligible to compete. An "early bloomer clause" will apply as
it is the case with the Junior National Championships. Also note that this
is the last call for applications for the coach and manager positions on
our Canada Winter Games team for 2007. Applications are now due and must
be sent in writing to the Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Association.
4. Reminder that the NLJA does have some limited funding available for supporting travel to the Atlantic and National Championships. Judoka should apply through their coaches ASAP. See the funding policy statement on the NLJA website at http://www.judonl.ca/docs/funding.htm
News March 8, 2004
1. NLJA Provincial Tournament, March 27, 2004
Reminder that the NLJA Provinical Championship Judo Tournament is taking
place on Saturday, March 27 at the MUN Gym in St. John's. Registration will
take place on Friday, March 26. The technical package for the tournament
is available on the NLJA website at http://www.judonl.ca/. There will be
a competition clinic held in the MUN dojo from 7-9 PM on Friday evening March
26. This is free for all registered participants in the provincial tournament.
Coaches should have their advance registration lists in to the Tournament
Directory by Wednesday, March 24.
2. Judo Clinics, March 25-27, 2004 with Senseis Yves Le Gal and Fred Blaney.
The Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Association is pleased to announce details
of a series of judo clinics to be held at the Memorial University of Newfoundland
dojo, March 25 - March 27, 2004.
Dr. Yves Le Gal, 7th Dan will lead the clinics on March 25-26
Fred Blaney, 6th Dan and Continental qualified Referee will lead the refereeing clinic on March 27
The registration cost for these clinics is $20 for the entire series or $5 per clinic. The competition clinic on Friday evening, March 26, is free to all registered competitors in the NLJA Provincial tournament on March 27.
Thursday March 25
1000 to 1130 - Judo conditioning and traditional uchi-komi (aerobic, anaerobic)
1400 to 1600 - Tachi-waza (technique, kaeshi-waza, renraku-waza, randori)
1900 to 2100 - Ne-waza (technique, kaeshi-waza, renraku-waza, randori)
Friday March 26
1000 to 1200 - Tachi-waza (kumi-kata, technique, kaeshi-waza, renraku-waza,
randori)
1400 to 1600 - Ne-waza (technique, kaeshi-waza, renraku-waza, rendori)
1900 to 2100 - Competition clinic *(Free for judoka registered for the March
27 Provincial Tournament)
Saturday, March 27
0900-1130 - Refereeing clinic - Room G2005, Physical Education Building,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Register for the clinics by Wednesday,March 24, 2004. Contact George Beckett at 777-6670 (work) or email to georger@mun.ca to register.
3. Reminder to RSVP for the celebration of the induction of Dr. Yves Le Gal into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame. We will be holding a banquet on the evening of March 27, 2004 to celebrate his induction. The banquet will be at 7:30 PM on March 27, 2004 at the Taiwan Restaurant on Kenmount Road in St. John's. Cost is $25 and includes a chinese food buffet dinner. Contact George Beckett at 777-6670 (work) or email to georger@mun.ca to RSVP by Wednesday, March 24.
4.. Reminder about Black Belt grading - if anyone is interested in undergoing black belt grading at the upcoming provincial tournament they should contact the chair of the NLJA Grading Committee, Bob Simms. Bob can be contacted care of the Goose Bay Judo Club or call him at 709) 896-5849 or e-mail bob.simms@nf.sympatico.ca
5. 2004 Eastern Canadian championship, Saturday April 2004 at Edmundston, NB - the technical package for this tournament is available from http://www.sport.nb.ca/judonb under ''Documents''
6.. Reminder that the NLJA does have some limited funding available to assist NLJA members to participate in the Atlantic and national championships. Requests for funding must adhere to the NLJA Policy on Funding Support. See the document at http://www.judonl.ca/docs/funding.htm
7. Reminder that applications for the 2007 Canada Winter Games Leadership Team (male & female coach, manager) are due by March 27, 2004. Please send the applications to the: Newfoundland & Labrdor Judo Association Suite #112, Unit 50, Hamlyn Road Plaza St. John's, NF, A1E 5X7
8. 2004 NLJA Annual General Meeting will be held June 5, 2004 in Gander Newfoundland. Mark that date on your calendar! More details will be forthcoming about the annual meeting.
News February 7, 2004
1. Call for Applications for the 2007 Canada Winter Games Judo Leadership
Team Applications are requested for the 2007 Canada Winter Games Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Team Male Coach, Female Coach, and Team Manager. Together these three positions lead and organize the development of the provincial Canada Winter Games judo team as well as leading the team at the actual competition.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants will be required to have: demonstrated experience and
success in coaching competitive judo athletes in the appropriate age category;
and a demonstrated ability to work well with young people. The male and female
coach must be qualified at NCCP Level III in Judo or be an accredited Coach
of Developing Athletes - CBET prior to the Games. Experience in developing
athletes for the Canada Winter Games and personal competitive experience
at national level tournaments would be an asset.
Application Process
Applications including a resume, two references and a cover letter listing
the applicant's ideas on how to prepare the 2007 judo team should be submitted
to the Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Association President by March 27,
2004.
Applications should be sent to:
Newfoundland & Labrador Judo Association
Suite # 112, Unit 50, Hamlyn Road Plaza
St. John's, NL
A1E 5X7
2. Banquet to honor the induction of Dr. Yves Le Gal into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame - Join us at this banquet to honor Yves on the occassion of his induction into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame. The banquet will be held at the Taiwan Restaurant, on Kenmount Road in St. John's (across from VOCM) on Saturday, March 27 starting at 7:30 P.M. The meal will be a Chinese food buffet with soup, appetizer, tea/coffee and desert included. The cost for the banquet is $25 per person. If you are planning to attend this banquet you must RSVP to George Beckett (777-6670, email georger@mun.ca) or Tim Seifert (737-4470 email tseifert@mun.ca) by Wednesday, March 24, 2004.
3. Kokoro Budokai Judo Club offering kata training sessions - if you are interested in learning some of the judo kata here is an opportunity for members in the St. John's metropolitan area. The Kokoro Budokai Judo club is offering kata training sessions at their club in Conception Bay South. There is a session fee. Contact Felicity O'Brien (895-2056 email felic.obrien@nf.sympatico.ca) for more information.
4. Call for donations of children's judogis - Erin Bradbury from the Astra Judo Club writes asking for donations of kids size judogis. She has a number of children in her club who cannot afford to purchase a gi. If you have an old gi that you would be willing to donate contact Erin at erinbradbury@roadrunner.nf.net.
5. Atlantic Championship Tournament technical package is now available from the NLJA. Contact George Beckett if you would like a copy of it.
News February 3, 2004
1. Successful NLJA Fall Provincial Judo Tournament, Nov. 29, 2003 in St.
John's.
The fall provinical tournament was a success as we had over sixty competitors
from all over the province compete in the tournament. Several comments have
been received about the improvement in the level of competitive judo right
around the province. Congratulations to all the competitors and coaches.
The results are available on the NLJA Web site at http://www.judonl.ca/
2. Coming up soon the NLJA Winter Provincial Judo Tournament and Provincial Championships. This tournament will be taking place in St. John's at the MUN Gym on Saturday March 27, 2004. The technical package will be distributed before the end of February. In conjunction with the provincial tournament there will be a series of training clinics and a banquet honoring the admission of Dr. Yves Le Gal to the Judo Canada Hall of Fame. (see more below)
3. Join us for a celebration of the induction of Dr. Yves Le Gal into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame. We will be holding a banquet on the evening of March 27, 2004 to celebrate his induction. Yves will join us for the tournament, clinics leading up to the tournament and the banquet. For some of our newer members Yves Le Gal is a 7th Dan who is extremely well known in Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the early developers of judo in our province he founded the Memorial University Judo Club and played a major role in judo in this province for some thirty years. He now resides in B.C. but is looking forward to meeting all of us again in March! More details about the banquet will be issued shortly.
4. Instruction clinics in conjunction with the Provincial tournament. The NLJA is arranging for a number of training clinics in competitive judo, kata and possibly refereeing for the Thursday and Friday (March 25-26) before the Provincial tournament. Details will be issued shortly but do mark those dates on your calendar. We will have daytime as well as evening sessions.
5. Reminder about Black Belt grading - if anyone is interested in undergoing black belt grading at the upcoming provincial tournament they should contact the chair of the NLJA Grading Committee, Bob Simms. Bob can be contacted care of the Goose Bay Judo Club or call him at 709) 896-5849 or e-mail bob.simms@nf.sympatico.ca
6. NLJA member clubs can now arrange to mount club websites under the NLJA web site for free if they wish to do so. Contact NLJA President Blair Bradbury for more information.
7. Reminder to athletes and coaches that the NLJA does have some funding available to support travel of athletes to the Atlantic Championships and the annual national tournaments. The amount is quite limited so it is crucial that applications be made early. See the funding policy statement on the NLJA website http://www.judonl.ca/docs/funding.htm for more information about eligibility.
8. The Atlantic Championships will be held in Charlottetown, PEI this year on April 2-4. Athletes who place well in our provincial championships should consider participating in the Atlantics.
9. Reminder that work is progressing on hosting the 2005 Canadian Senior Judo Championships in St. John's in May 2005. We will need volunteers familiar with judo to help out with the many volunteer jobs needed for this tournament. If you are interested in helping out contact George Beckett email: georger@mun.ca or phone him at 709-777-6670 (work). This will be an excellent opportunity to see high level competitive judo right here in our province!
News October 31, 2003
1. NLJA Fall Provincial Judo tournament will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2003 in St. John's. The technical package has been mailed to all clubs and will be available shortly on the NLJA web site at http://www.judonl.ca/. Coaches are asked to submit their club list of competitors by Wednesday, Nov. 26.
2. NLJA membership for 2003/04 is now due. Clubs are asked to submit their
registration fees and documenation to the NLJA Treasurer by the end of
November. Remember that Judo Canada membership fees for black belts
must also be submitted through the NLJA. Clubs are asked to submit an NLJA
membership form for each club member along with membership fees. The form
has been sent to clubs and is also available on the NLJA web site.
3. The 2003/04 NLJA event calendar and updated NLJA Director are now available
on the NLJA web site.
4. Atlantic Region Training Camp will take place Nov. 29-30, 2003 in Kedgwick,
N.B. Technical package is available from the NLJA.
5. Major changes are taking place in the NCCP coaching certification program. Interested coaches or prospective coaches should contact the NLJA NCCP Co-ordinator, Mike Kay, for more information.
6. An evaluation for National "A" and "B" referees will be taking place on November 22-23rd in Toronto during the Ontario Open. Any interested candidates must send in their registration papers to the national office by November 7th (forms and payment).
7. Club senseis who have members interested in grading for black belt this year are asked to contact the NLJA Grading Board chair Bob Simms.
News October 2, 2003
I realize that this welcome note is rather late but the NLJA Executive has been trying to firm up dates for activities. We all hope that you have had A good summer and are getting your clubs started up again. Here are some items from the NLJA that you should be aware of:
1. New NLJA membership form - we are requiring that clubs return a copy of the NLJA membership form for each registered member this year along with their NLJA/Judo Canada fees. This is important from a liability standpoint for our insurance. Please have all of your club fees paid to the NLJA by the end of November. Note that Judo Canada fees for yudansha must be paid through the NLJA. A copy of the NLJA membership form was distributed with the 2003 AGM package, is available on the NLJA web site, and another paper copy will be sent in a mailing to go out shortly. A copy in word format is attached to this message.
2. Referee Code of Conduct - following from discussion at the AGM all active referees are asked to sign the Referee Code of Conduct form and return it with their registration. This form will also be distributed in the upcoming mailing.
3. Reminder about the St. Pierre judo tournament on November 22-23, 2003. If you intend to participate you should contact the St. Pierre organizers. Also please inform Piotr Waclawek of the NLJA Executive (email: piotr@navsim.com).
4. Fall 2003 NLJA Tournament - unfortunately the Indian Head club is not able to host the annual Fall NLJA tournament so it will be held in St. John's on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 12 -6 P.M. in the MUN Physical Education building gymnasium. A technical package will be distributed later in October.
5. For 2003/04 the Executive will continue the funding policy implemented last year for support for travel to NLJA provincial tournaments:
"For each NLJA member club travelling more than 200 km to participate in tournaments $30 in funding will be provided for: each competitor who participates in the tournament; one coach from each club; one referee or tournament official who participate in the operation of the tournament. A maximum amount per club per tournament will be set annually by the NLJA Executive. The maximum amount will be the same for all NLJA clubs. For 2003/04 the maximum funding per club will be $600"
6. Potential candidates for Black Belt grading are encouraged to contact Bob Simms, chair of the NLJA Grading Committee. If sufficient people are interested it may be possible to arrange some grading preparation clinics as well as grading opportunities. The 2003 updated Judo Canada National Grading Syllabus is available on the web at http://www.judocanada.org/members/grading/syllabus.html
7. 2005 Canadian National Senior Judo Championships in St. John's - work
is progressing on organization for this major national tournament. Anyone
interested in helping out with this tournament should contact George Beckett
(email: georger@mun.ca)
On behalf of the NLJA Executive I wish you a happy, productive and safe judo season!
George Beckett
