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President’s ReportFirst off I'd like to thank the members of Judo BC for having confidence in me. I have watched our pastpresident lead us through many challenges and hope that I can provide the same level of service to ourmembers as he did. Having now spent 25 years in judo in BC (those of you who remember when Istarted can feel old now) I am excited to be working for all of you to help build judo in our Province. TheExecutive, Committee Chairs and I have been discussing our vision for Judo BC and will be meeting inSeptember to formalize this. From there we will have some direction to that we can refer to when makingdecisions regarding our policies and membership. I have been lucky to take advantage of so manyopportunities that judo has presented and hope that I will be able to give back for some of the excellentexperiences I have had.At the Judo BC AGM it was mentioned that Al Hadvick and I would be attending the Judo Canada AGMthe following week. I’d like to give you an update from that meeting and touch on the concerns youexpressed that were brought up at the meeting. There was a very interesting presentation given by DeanMcIntosh of Hockey Canada. This presentation focused on organizational change and development andI took away some points to think about for our organization. We were also presented with an update onthe PJU / PJC situation. As some members may be aware, there has been a growing rift between theIJF and the Pan American Judo Union (PJU) over the last months and the situation had deteriorated toan unacceptable position where the PJU and IJF were at odds over several issues. Judo Canada was onthe side of the argument with the IJF. As a result on January 19th, 2009 there was a meeting of 22 PanAmerican countries in Mexico City. These countries included the majority of strong judo countries in theAmericas such as Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, United States, Canada , Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Columbiaand Puerto Rico. Also in attendance were several members and advisors to the board of directors for theIJF and the Pan American all Sport Organization. At the meeting a new governing body for Judo in theAmericas was formed; the Pan American Judo Confederation. Adoptions of bylaws were introduced andofficers were elected. The IJF has confirmed the PJC as the governing body for Judo in the Americasand an invitation has been extended to all other Pan American Countries to join the confederation. Whilethere are still some outstanding arguments between the PJU and IJF the situation for Judo in Canada isthat we are members of the PJC and should only attend tournaments sanctioned by the PJC. There arestill tournaments being sanctioned by the PJU and Judo BC members should be aware that thesetournaments no longer have standing with Judo BC and as such points for Grading and Referees will nolonger be recognized. Our liability and injury insurance may also not be valid as the tournament is notsanctioned by Judo BC. Over and above this there are tournaments that we no longer qualify for as weare not part of the PJU. If you receive a tournament invitation that has not come through Judo BC pleaseread it carefully to make sure that it is sanctioned by the PJC.One of the main topics of concern at the Judo BC AGM was the proposed grading fee increases. I wouldlike to clarify that at the time of the Judo BC AGM there were no grading fee increases, only a proposalthat had to be voted on. The proposed fee increases were put forward to the Judo Canada Board ofGovernors and there was a great deal of discussion around this as many Provinces and Territories alsovoiced concerns similar to those expressed at our AGM. In the end the fees were approved by the boardbut it was recommended that a letter be prepared and distributed to membership explaining the need forthe increases and the thoughts behind the decision. This letter was distributed through Judo BC in Juneand is available if anyone would like a copy. Based on the points in the letter I think that, while nobodylike to see fees increase, we can understand why it is necessary to do this in order to continue to servejudo in Canada.The other main concern from the Judo BC AGM was the membership cards and confirmation. This wasalso discussed at the AGM and as a result the registration for this season has changed significantly. Themain change being that the online registration by clubs is no longer required. We will be distributing anExcel spreadsheet to all clubs and ask that it be filled in and returned to Judo BC. From there it will be4

imported into the Judo Canada database. Once payment is confirmed a temporary paper membershipcard will be prepared and sent out to members so there is not a significant delay as there was last year.While the summer is typically fairly quiet in judo I was kept quite busy working with John Huntley on theJudo tournament for the World Police and Fire games. I must commend John on the excellentorganization of the entire event. He has provided a report on the tournament itself but it does not dojustice to the incredible amount of work he put into making this event a success. While setting up thetournament venue on Thursday I had a chance to speak to volunteers who had been at the venue allweek and who had watched other sports set up and run their competitions. The overwhelming comment Ireceived from them was that judo was the most organized event they had seen all week. This is directlyattributable to John and the talented team of volunteers he assembled. I thoroughly enjoyed watching thecompetitors from the head table on Friday and Saturday even if some of the foreign names were a realmouthful to pronounce! Well done John and a big thanks to everyone who helped out.Finally, while we have a very capable Executive, Committees and Director, the Judo BC team is muchmore than just that. There are many of you out there that have a myriad of skills available. I welcome allmembers to offer suggestions for improvements to Judo in our province. I have already had somesuggestions and paid attention. Those of you who attended the WPFG may have noticed a Judo BCbanner that was proudly displayed. This banner was suggested by a member and the executive agreedthat it was a great idea. Thanks to Jack Mah and Renee Hock for quickly preparing it and getting it readyin time for the games. The banner is available for anyone who wants to display it. Contact judo BC if youthink you have an event to use. A picture of the banner is below.I hope everyone had enjoyed their summers and are looking forward to the upcoming judo season. Iknow my family is!Yours in Judo,Sandy Kent5

Executive DirectorRecently, there have been a number of significant changes and accomplishments within ourorganization. To begin with, I would like to acknowledge the retirement of our past President Mr. DavidMagnusson. As a member of the Executive, Dave contributed so much to the development of andpromotion of judo, as well as to all of us he worked with. Personally, it was both a pleasure and aprivilege to work someone with his experience, knowledge and diverse skills. I learned so much fromhim and would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank him for all that he has given me personally aswell as for all he has given to our sport. You will truly be missed.As a result of Dave’s retirement and following the election of officers at this year’s AGM we have a newPresident, Mr. Sandy Kent, as well as two additional new members on our Executive. Dan Mellon (PocoJudo Club) has assumed the role of 2 nd Vice-President and Bruce Fingarson (Delta Kaigan) has replacedSandy as our Treasurer. Congratulations to all of you on your new appointments. I’m sure thatcollectively you will achieve wonderful things for judo in British Columbia.In May, a kata clinic was held in Kamloops. This was followed by a formal grading in June at theSteveston Judo Club. I addition, our senior, veteran and kata team athletes were successfullyrepresenting us at the Senior, Veteran and Kata National Championships in Sherbrooke, Quebec.Congratulations to all of our medal winners!In July, it was time for our juniors to shine in Calgary. Our athletes performed exceptionally well andScott McGrandle succeeded in securing his second consecutive berth as a member of Canada’sNational Team for the upcoming Jr. World Championships in Greece. Also in July, we said goodbye toYuki Yokosawa, a visiting Olympic silver medalist from Japan who contributed greatly to our ProvincialTeam Program over the past year. For the time being Yuki has commitments in Japan for the remainderof the year, but we are hopeful that she will return to British Columbia in early 2010.Last weekend, the World Police and Fire Games were held at the BCIT gymnasium in Burnaby. Led bythe tireless efforts of Mr. John Huntley (Aberdeen Judo Club), a team of fabulous volunteers hosted anoutstanding event, followed by a judo clinic at the Burnaby Judo Club featuring Hayward Nishioka. Manythanks to all of our members who helped volunteer to make this event such a huge success.Finally, as we look toward the 2009-2010 season I would like to inform you that we will once again berevising the membership registration process. Specifically, we will be returning to a process that involvesstreaming all memberships through Judo BC in Excel format. This will ensure consistency and integrityof registration data. Detailed membership packages will be sent out to all clubs during late September orearly October.Sincerely,Renée HockExecutive Director6

In MemoryDavid Tadashi Ban(1921-2009)The Passing of A Legend…David Tadashi Ban was born in Vancouver in 1921. When he was three years old he was sent to Japan,where he resided, went to school and studied Kodokan Judo until he returned to Canada at the age offifteen. Though he spoke little or no English he worked very hard at various jobs across Canada.He was the first Open Weight Judo Champion of Canada in 1937. He met Doctor Kano at least once andwas apparently present to bid him farewell on Kano Sensei’s last voyage from Vancouver back to Japanin 1938. When the WWII descended upon Canada he was interned, as were nearly all Canadians ofJapanese ancestry, at Petawawa.After being released he again worked at various jobs in Quebec. He was once again Open WeightChampion of Canada in 1955. It was around this time that Mr. Ban was approached by the RCMP toteach Judo to their members. They secured him a job at ABB Inc. where he worked as a painter for thirtyyears from 1955-1985.During these years he was an influential member of the Seidokwan Academy of Judo club in Montreal.Mr Ban also taught at many schools and YMCA’s in the Montreal region, with countless students he hasmentored over the many years. Mr. Ban never lost his love and commitment to Judo, and even after hiscompetitive years he studied and continued to improve his knowledge and pass it on to his students. Histokui waza HANE GOSHI was something to appreciate, his timing and execution was pure Judo. Hisspecial skill was teaching the younger judoka, he wanted to pass on the spirit and principles of Judo, notalways one’s size and “chikara” strength.After retiring, Ban Sensei moved back to the west coast where the Burnaby Judo Club was fortunate tohave him instruct at all levels in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.As well as sharing his excellent technical knowledge of competitive judo and kata, he instructed hisstudents on the ethics and principals of Kodokan Judo.Ban Sensei was a rugged individualist who insisted on doing things his own way, in judo as in life, rightup to the very end.David passed away peacefully on July 12, 2009, at the age of eighty- eight, after a short stay at theBurnaby General Hospital. He was stoic and brave and in good spirits in his final days, although he wastaken by surprise by the fact that he had terminal cancer.True to form until the end, he insisted that there be no fuss or memorial to mark his final journey andthose wishes were rather reluctantly respected.His ashes will be scattered by a small, but dedicated, group of his former students, in the wilderness ofBritish Columbia.7

qualify for an injury exemption, the athlete's personal coach must notify the TechnicalCommittee Chair as per item a) above. A medical certificate must be provided. Injuries thatoccur during an event that force withdrawal of the athlete must be followed up in a similarmanner with a medical certificate.g) An athlete with a current proven competitive record from another province who relocates toBC during the competitive season may be considered for selection by the members of theTechnical Committee.Additional Stipulations for Judo BC Team Senior Selectionsa) All selections are subject to the approval of the Judo BC Technical Committee.b) All athletes must be in good standing with Judo BC in order to be selected to a team for anyevent.c) Athletes who fail to meet required deadlines may forfeit their right to selection.d) All Judo BC talent pool athletes are encouraged to attend regional training sessions and/orregular team workouts in their area.e) Attendance at the designated training camps will be considered when determining fundinglevels to represent BC.f) Funding for any event is strictly based on the availability of funding from the Judo BC AthleteDevelopment budget.g) All athletes that are part of the Judo BC talent pool are under the rules and disciplinaryprocedures of Judo BC and are required to abide by these rules and regulations. Those thatdo not wish to be governed by the rules and regulations of Judo BC should turn down theirselection.h) Judo BC reserves the right not to select a full team for any event.10

Judo BC 2009-2010 Team Selection CriteriaJunior Selection CriteriaJunior Selection Tournaments & Mandatory Training EventsVancouver International Open – February 6, 2010Vancouver Island Open – March 26, 2010BC Open – Vernon – April 3, 2010Prince George Open – April 24, 2010Spring Training camp (Abbotsford) – May• Points will be calculated from the best three (3) of four (4) junior selection tournaments todetermine points standings• Athletes must attend a minimum of three (3) of the four (4) selection tournaments listedabove• All tournaments will carry the same weight for points• Attendance at the provincial team training camp in May is mandatory*A reminder that the 2010 Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 12 th - 28 th ,2010 inclusive. Athletes should consider the impact that this event may have on theirability to secure accommodations in the Lower mainland during this period and shouldtherefore, plan their attendance at and participation in selection tournamentsaccordingly.Points StructurePlace 1 st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd PlacePoints 10 7 5a) Athletes who make a change in weight category during the selection process will have only50% of the points earned from their previous weight category counted in the calculation oftheir total points standing.b) For divisions that have out-of-province competitors, points will be awarded to the highestplacing BC competitors (e.g. 3 rd place finish but highest BC athletes would receive points for1 st place).c) In the case that athletes are tied in points OR in cases where athletes have been awardedspecial consideration by the Technical Committee after the last selection tournamentfollowing all selection tournaments, fight-offs will be held. Fight-offs will be determined at theend of the last selection tournament (for the team) by the members of the TechnicalCommittee and to be held at the Spring Training camp. The Executive Director will informthose who could potentially be required to participate in a fight-off prior to the date, includingpersonal coaches and their respective Technical Committee representative(s). Cost forattending the fight-off is borne by the participants.d) Athletes must win at least one (1) fight in order to receive points (except in the case wherethere is only one entry in a division).11

Special Circumstancesa) Application for all special circumstances must be communicated to the Judo BCTechnical Committee prior to the day of the event. Where that communication is verbal,the athlete will follow-up within 7 days with written documentation as required.b) An athlete selected by Judo Canada for an international or junior developmental eventthat is in conflict with a provincial selection tournament date will receive the equivalent offirst place points according to the provincial points table for the event in conflict. Conflictof dates will include 7 days prior to and after the international event.c) Athletes training full time outside of the province or competing in approved out-ofprovincetournaments may be exempt from competing in selection tournaments indivisions provided that they make a special application in writing to the Judo BCTechnical Committee. Decisions will be made on the strength of the weight class withinthe province as well as the applicants placing at the previous year's Provincial selectiontournaments and the National Championships.d) The National Champion for the previous year (if still in the same weight and age class),and nationally carded athletes will be automatically selected as Judo Canada quotasallow an automatic spot for such athletes providing they participate in the ProvincialSelection process.e) To receive funding all athletes including National Champions and Carded athletes mustparticipate in the Provincial selection process and designated training camps. No pointswill be awarded for competitions missed due to injury.f) Injury exemptions will be considered on an individual basis by the Head Coach inconsultation with the Regional Coaches and Technical Committee Representatives. Toqualify for an injury exemption, the athlete's personal coach must notify the TechnicalCommittee Chair as per item a) above. A medical certificate must be provided. Injuriesthat occur during an event that force withdrawal of the athlete must be followed up in asimilar manner with a medical certificate.g) An athlete with a current proven competitive record from another province who relocatesto BC during the competitive season may be considered for selection by the members ofthe Technical Committee.Additional Stipulations for Judo BC Team Selectiona) All athletes that are part of the Judo BC talent pool are under the rules and disciplinaryprocedures of Judo BC and are required to abide by these rules and regulations. Those thatdo not wish to be governed by the rules and regulations of Judo BC should turn down theirselection.b) All athletes must be in good standing with Judo BC in order to be selected to a team for anyevent.c) All Judo BC talent pool athletes are encouraged to attend regional training sessions and/orregular team workouts in their area.d) Attendance at the designated training camps will be considered when determining fundinglevels to represent BC.e) Funding for any event is strictly based on the availability of funding from the Judo BC AthleteDevelopment budget.f) Judo BC reserves the right not to select a full team for any event.12

Judo BCKata Selection CriteriaNage No KataJuno KataKatame No KataGoshin JitsuKime No KataI. Criteriaa) Pairs must compete in the Abbotsford kata tournament on October 24, 2009.b) Pairs must participate in 1-2 additional kata clinics between October-Mayc) Panel must consist of minimum one Grading Board Member and two additional judgesselected by Provincial Grading Boardd) Final team selections decided by Judo BC Technical Committee, based onrecommendations from provincial Grading Boarde) Selections must be completed by AprilII. Points StructurePlace 1 st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd PlacePoints 10 7 5• For divisions that have out-of-province competitors, points will be awarded to the highestplacing BC competitors (e.g. 3 rd place finish but highest BC athletes would receive points for1 st place)Special CircumstancesApplication for all special circumstances must be communicated to the Judo BC TechnicalCommittee prior to the day of the event. Where that communication is verbal, the athlete willfollow-up within 7 days with written documentation as required.III. Judo BC Team Selection & Fundinga) Where possible, Judo BC will provide funding for the top ranked team in each katab) Funding for any event is strictly based on the availability of funding from the Judo BCAthlete Development budget.c) All athletes must be in good standing with Judo BC in order to be selected to a team for anyevent.d) All athletes are under the rules and disciplinary procedures of Judo BC and are required toabide by these rules and regulations. Those that do not wish to be governed by the rulesand regulations of Judo BC should turn down their selection.e) Judo BC reserves the right not to select a team for any event.13

Sport Chair: Bernie Mattie 250-842-0049BC Winter GamesTerrace, BCMarch 4 th -7 th , 2010Submitted by: Bernard Mattie, Sport ChairInformation is posted on the 2010 BC Winter Games Site at:http://www.bcgames.org/dotnetnuke/Sport/Rules/2010BCWinterGames/Judo/tabid/232/Default.aspxMarch 4-7, 2010 Sport-specific rules provide details of the eligibility requirements as well as event and competitioninformation. In order to fully understand the rules and requirements for participation in the BC Games, it isexpected that the BC Games General Rules will also be read. The BC Games General Rules can be found at:http://www.bcgames.org/dotnetnuke/Sport/Rules/2010BCWinterGames/GeneralRules/GeneralRulesAll/tabid/219/Default.aspxSport-specific rules last updated: February 10, 2009.Be sure to check back for updates. Age: Under 17 Age Description: Athletes must be born in 1994 - 1996 to beeligible to compete.Venue: Skeena Junior Secondary SchoolEligibility Requirements: In addition to BC Games General Rules, the following sport-specific eligibilityrequirements are in effect for the 2010 BC Winter Games: Minimum rank sankyu (green belt). For these Gamesonly, athletes who participated in the 2008 BC Winter Games will be allowed to compete. IJF rules will apply.Events and Categories: Athletes must compete within the weight class in which they qualified according to theBC Winter Games registration form and the stipulated weight classes shown in the BC Winter Games rules book.Weigh in will be held the evening prior to the start of the competition (time permitting).Male Weight Classes: Less than 48 kg, 48 kg to less than 51 kg, 51 kg to less than 55 kg, 55 kg to less than 60 kg,60 kg to less than 66 kg, 66 kg to less than 73 kg, 73 kg to less than 81 kg; 81 kg plus;Female Weight Classes: Less than 44 kg, 44 kg to less than 48 kg, 48 kg to less than 52 kg, 52 kg to less than 57kg, 57 kg to less than 63 kg, 63 kg plus; Team.Please note: This will be a Provincial A evaluation tournament for referees.Medals: The Minus-One Rule will be implemented for all sports. This means that when there are four or morecompetitors or teams, Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals will be awarded; when there are three competitors or teams,Silver and Gold medals will be awarded, and when there are two competitors or teams only a Gold medal will beawarded. For more details about BC Games medals, review the BC Games Gerneral Rules.Bronze, Silver and Gold medals will be distributed in the following events: Male Weight Classes: Less than 48 kg,48 kg to less than 51 kg, 51 kg to less than 55 kg, 55 kg to less than 60 kg, 60 kg to less than 66 kg, 66 kg to lessthan 73 kg, 73 kg to less than 81 kg; 81 kg plus; Female Weight Classes: Less than 44 kg, 44 kg to less than 48 kg,48 kg to less than 52 kg, 52 kg to less than 57 kg, 57 kg to less than 63 kg, 63 kg plus; Team.A trophy will be awarded from Judo BC to the Zone with the most points from individual and team results.Equipment: Zone Team Composition: 1 athlete in each different male weight division and 1 athlete in eachdifferent female weight division for a total of 14 athletes per zone; 8 male and 6 female.Wildcards: 16 wildcards (no more than 12 of one gender)14

Maximum Athletes: 128Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches: 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach per zone (one of each gender).Coaching Requirements: All head coaches must be minimum rank black belt, fully certified at NCCP Level 2Dojo Instructor or the equivalent CBET level. Candidates must possess a desire to further their level of TechnicalCompetence and Coaching Certification. Preference will be given to those candidates who have shown an activeinvolvement in the Provincial/Regional program. Note: the role of the coaches at the BC Games includes travellingto/from the Host Community with your team and residing in BC Games accomodation.Note that the role of Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches at the BC Games includes travelling to and from theHost Community with your team/zone, residing with your team/zone in BC Games accommodation, and acting in asupervisory capacity throughout the Games. See BC Games General Rules for information about the roales of theHead Coach and Assistant Coach.Accommodation: All participants under 19 years of age residing outside of the City of Terrace are required to stayin BC Games accommodation. All athletes under 19 years must be properly supervised by the Head Coach andAssistant Coach(es). Also see BC Games General Rules for further details.Registration Deadline: All registration must be completed using the BC Games Participant Online RegistrationProcess no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, January 18, 2010.Zone Selections: The Provincial Organization states that all zone competitions are to be completed by December15, 2009 and the zone team selected by December 22, 2009. See BC Games General Rules for registrationprocedures.Officials: Transportation, accommodation, and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 17officials. See BC Games General Rules for registration procedures.As a condition of entry into, or volunteering at, the BC Winter Games, it must be understood that the participantsand volunteers enter entirely at their own risk, and will not hold the Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games Society, theProvince of British Columbia, and the BC Games Society, their staff, agents, and volunteer workers responsible forinjury, loss or damage occurring during the 2010 BC Winter Games.Participants and volunteers agree to release, discharge and undertake not to commence action against the Terrace2010 2008 BC Winter Games Society, the Province of British Columbia, and the BC Games Society from any andall claims and causes of action, or liability of any kind whatsoever for injuries, property damage, or death which inany way results from participating or volunteering in the Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games.The Terrace 2010 BC Winter Games Society, the Province of British Columbia, and the BC Games Society do notassume responsibility for loss of wages, medical, dental or hospital care for athletes, coaches, officials, orvolunteers during the 2010 BC Winter Games.15

BCWG Contact Information:Provincial AdvisorHenry Boas(B) (250) 270-7898(H) (250) 770-7898(F) (250) 270-7858Email: hkboas@telus.netZone RepresentativesKootenays (Zone 1)Hermann Mauthner(H) (250) 342-6237Email: bearpots@shaw.caFraser Valley (Zone 3)Ron Wright(H) (604) 467-8643Email: rwright14@shaw.caVancouver- Squamish (Zone 5)Renee Hock(B) (604) 734-3197(H) (604) 734-3197(F) (604) 251-3197info@judobc.caNorth West (Zone 7)Bernie Mattie(B) (250) 847-6318(H) (250) 842-0049Email: bernard.mattie@gov.bc.caJudo BC Head OfficeAssistant Provincial Advisor - Renee Hock(B) (604) 734-3197(H) (604) 734-3197(F) (604) 251-3197info@judobc.caWeb: www.judobc.caThompson-Okanagan (Zone 2)Leslie Kotani(H) (250) 579-5977Email: judoclub@kamloops.netFraser River-Delta (Zone 4)Kevin Thorneloe(H) (604) 759-0227Email: thornzilla@hotmail.comVancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone 6)Mario Pouliot(B) (250) 595-2444(H) (250) 385-1953Email: mariodiv4@hotmail.comCariboo-North East (Zone 8)Aline Strasdin(B) (250) 565-6439(H) (250) 964-1618(F) (250) 565-6629Email: aline.strasdin@gov.bc.ca16

Judo CanadaLong Term Athlete Development ModelImplementation PlanIntroductionAs many of you are aware, the successful integration of Judo Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development(LTAD) model is becoming increasingly linked to future opportunities for sustained funding at both theNational and Provincial level. As such, Judo Canada is actively working with provincial associations tointegrate this model, and has recently engaged Mr. Ewan Beaton as the Western Canada RegionalTechnical Support officer in order to help facilitate this transition.The following offers information with respect to Judo BC’s specific plan for this process. Hopefully, thisreport will facilitate understanding of the model as well as what steps have and are being taken to ensurewe are working towards successful implementation.The LTAD Integration PlanObjectives & Scope• To successfully implement all aspects of Judo Canada’s LTAD model at the Provincial level.• To facilitate National sport specific practices by working collaboratively with the NSO and otherProvincial Associations during implementation of the LTAD model.Priorities & General TimeframePhase 1• Identify aspects of Judo Canada’s LTAD model that are already in place within our provincialframework (April 2008).• Identify aspects of Judo Canada’s LTAD model that will require changes within our provincialframework for implementation (April, 2008).• Facilitate psycho educational session for membership regarding the LTAD model and plans for acompetitive restructuring during the 2008-09 season (AGM, June 2008).• Competitive restructuring to support the “train to train” and “train to compete” stages (August2008 – July 2009).Phase 2• Meet with NSO and other Provincial Associations to develop beginning development ofsupplemental stages of implementation (January 2009).• Submit 2 nd draft plan to Legacies Now 2010 (March 2009).• Present strategic plan for implementation of subsequent aspects of the LTAD model tomembership (AGM, June 2009).• Submit final implementation plan to Legacies Now 2010 (July 2009).Phase 317

• Implement subsequent aspects of LTAD model as per NSO’s directive (TBD)Overview of the NSO’s sport specific LTAD documentJudo Canada’s complete LTAD document is available online at www.judocanada.org (See attacheddocument for a summary of NSO’s strategic initiatives)Of specific relevance to provincial CS4L implementation:• The NSO LTAD model offers a prescriptive framework for the integration of this model at the clublevel for all stages• Provincial timelines will mirror NSO timelines as implementation is being driven by the NSO• NCCP Level 1 & 2 courses have been redesigned to support LTAD initiatives and in accordancewith CBET principles. The new courses Dojo Assistant (formerly level 1 technical) and DojoInstructor (formerly level 2 technical) are now being delivered nation wide. BC led the way withthis transition as the first province to pilot these courses. A current limitation of program deliverywithin BC is the lack of certified course conductors. Presently, only three members of ourassociation are qualified to do this, with all three residing in the lower mainland. In order toincrease the accessibility of these programs to our membership the PSO has identified additionalcandidates in different regions of the province (i.e. North, Okanagan, Kooteneys, etc.) whom wewould like to train as NCCP course conductors. However, this may only be done through theNSO and to date we have not been provided with subsequent opportunities to achieve this goal.• In general, judo operates all across Canada using a club framework. Proper equipment,available facilities and lack of skilled instructors have always been a barrier to incorporating judointo the school system. In BC we are attempting to introduce judo through the schools using thePremier Sports Awards program with the intention that students would be introduced to basicconcepts but will pursue continued instruction at their local club. No other province successfullyintegrates judo programs through the school system.PSO Audit & Strategic PlanThis section highlights details related to actions that have already been taken towards achievingimplementation; identification of additional steps needed to achieve full implementation; and proposedactions related to achieving full implementation:Step 1 - Identify aspects of Judo Canada’s LTAD model that are already in place within ourprovincial framework:• The Active for Life and Athletes with a Disability components of Judo Canada’s LTAD model arealready being effectively addressed through our existing provincial framework.Step 2 - Identify aspects of Judo Canada’s LTAD model that will require changes within ourprovincial framework and develop strategies for implementation:• The Active Start, Fundamentals, Learning to Train (Parts I & II), Training to train, Training tocompete and Training to win stages of the LTAD model will require the following changes:At the PSO level:1. Communication of LTAD model and implementation plan to general membership.2. Actively educating and familiarizing club coaches and general membership with all aspectsof the LTAD model.18

3. Competitive restructuring to support the “train to train” and “train to compete” stages.At the club level:1. Restructuring of classes related to age and developmental stage (i.e. age requirements ofdifferent judo classes should align with the different stages of the LTAD model).2. Restructuring of practices (i.e. types of activities, frequency, duration, etc.) thatinstructors must include in their practices for each different stage of the model.3. Retraining of club instructors to reflect LTAD model practices as part of their regularprogram.Step 3 – What steps have and/or will be taken to facilitate these changes?Communication of implementation plan, and facilitation of psycho educational sessions for membership:At last year’s AGM (June 2008) the membership was introduced to the concept of the LTAD through ageneral presentation. Clubs were also presented with a copy of Judo Canada’s LTAD model forreference and informed that we as an organization would be moving toward integration of this model atthe provincial level. At this time, the membership was also presented with Judo Canada’s revisedstandards for the 2008-09 competitive season. CS4L grant funding was used to ensure that each clubhad representation at the meeting and the dissemination of information to all clubs. In order to furtherfacilitate communication and education in this area links from our website to Judo Canada’s LTAD modeland CS4L website were created in March 2009. A second presentation is planned at this year’s AGM(June 2009) to discuss implementation strategies for the remaining stages of Judo Canada’s LTADmodel at the club level.Competitive restructuring to support the “train to train” and “train to compete” stages (August 2008 – July2009):This process was essentially completed in 5 steps:1. Judo Canada communicates new tournament standards that align with their LTAD modelto PSO’s (May 2008).2. PSO communicates the new tournament standards for the 2008-09 to generalmembership (June 2008).3. PSO implements new tournament standards at all sanctioned tournaments during the2008-09 season (September 2008).4. Chris Trenholme of BCWG Society was contacted with the request of changes the ages ofour competitors at the BCWG to align with Judo Canada’s LTAD model. The BCWGsociety agreed to our request and now the BC Winter Games targets athletes in the earlyphase of the “train to compete” (U17) stage (December 2008).5. Ages of Canada Winter Games athletes were also recently revised to target athletes in thelatter stage of the “train to compete” (U20) stage.Developing Physical Literacy in PSO deliveryAs judo is a late specialization sport opportunities exist to work with athletes who participated ingymnastics during their active start stage. Like judo, gymnastics works the entire body and demandssignificant core strength. Therefore, judo would be an ideal fit for athletes who are looking to transition into another competitive sport following their gymnastics career. Further, this suggests a possible initiativetowards pairing judo and gymnastics clubs in the same facility. Lastly, seeking to do this might alsosucceed in addressing some of the facility issues often faced by instructors when trying to open orestablish a new club.19

Geographic Delivery and Barriers to SuccessPresently there is a lack of geographic delivery of our sport in several areas. Most notably, we do nothave a single judo club in all of Surrey. Remote areas also present a problem. The greatest barrier toproviding broader access to our sport is the lack of qualified instructors. Due to the potentiallydangerous nature of judo related activities instructors require a high degree of technical competency.Therefore, only those who are black belt level and above are considered certified to teach judo. Forthose individuals who are living in a region where no black belts currently reside, no opportunity existsunless: 1) a member of their community receives their black and begins a program, or 2) a black beltends up moving to that region and begins a program. A second issue for those wishing to begin aprogram is the lack and/or cost of necessary facilities and equipment. This is particularly an issue inhighly populated areas such as Vancouver where instructors are competing against “main stream”activities for community centre space and the cost of renting their own facility is simply out of reach.A final issue relates to the philosophical approach of participants in our sport. For example, the majorityof clubs operate on a volunteer basis. In BC, we currently only have 3 clubs that operate on aprofessional basis. The composition of clubs across Canada is similar. However, data on highperformance athletes suggests that athletes experiencing the greatest level of success are thoseathletes originating from professional clubs. This highlights a fundamental incongruence between desiredoutcomes of the LTAD model and actual practice.Next Steps• Work collaboratively with Judo Canada’s Regional Technical Support Officer (Ewan Beaton) tofacilitate these changes on a global level.• Continue meeting with NSO and other Provincial Associations to develop beginning developmentof supplemental stages of implementation• Present strategic plan for implementation of subsequent aspects of the LTAD model tomembership (AGM, June 2009)• Submit final implantation plan to Legacies Now 2010 (July 2009)• Implement subsequent aspects of model as per NSO’s directive (Ongoing)20

GradingSubmitted by Art Nishi, ChairCandidates recommended to Judo Canada for promotionTo ShodanPeter ChibaChris DrieschnerSpencer GreyDave GuthrieWill HomanTrent HowayCollin LambDan Mellon (jr)Ian MoirBrennen MusgraveChris PetersonMarshall ScottSabina SmolarekBob SmythePaul StobbeMarlowe TaharaAlbert YeungTo NidanKen JohnstonJustin ImagawaTim KoJoe MarchandChris SmileyTo SandanPatrica BoomhowerAubrey ComleyKeith GriechenNigel PayneTo GodanRick BlanchardDan Mellon (sr)Notes from the June Grading Board meetingCandidates who can not perform certain katas for grading must attend clinics and be able toteach that kata.Examining Board with a Grading Board member may examine nage-no-kata for sandans.Higher ranks that are required to perform 2 katas, may split them and do them on consecutivegradings.Kata clinics (Sept. – Dec) to be held on the Island for grading on weekends with a minimum of15 hours. This will be for Shodan, Nidan and Nage-no-kata for Sandan.People approved by the Grading Board to teach the following katas.Bob ShermanGoshin-jitsu, Kime-no-kataRick BlanchadGoshin-jitsu, Kime-no-kata, Katame-no-kataRon KuramotoGoshin-jitsu, Katame-no-kataJohn MorrisNage-no-kataStephen DuranNage-no-kataPlus Examining Board membersHenry Uyeda, Bob Griechen, Kelly Doucette, Aline Strasdin21

Upcoming EventsAugust 15,16 2009 Special Kata clinic with Michio Fukushima senseiSat. Aug. 15 9:30 – 12:00 2:00 – 4:30Sun. Aug. 16 9:30 – 12:00 2:00 – 4:30At the Steveston Dojo (cost $60.00)Sept. 14, 2009Monday nights Sept. - Dec8:30 at the Steveston Dojo cost $60.00For Shodan, Nidan and Nage-no-kata for Sandan gradingOct. 17, 18 2009 Goshin-jitsu / Kime-no-kata / Ju-no-kataSat. Oct. 17 9;30 – 12:00 2:00 – 4:30Sun. Oct. 18 9:00 – 11:30At the Steveston Dojo (cost $60.00)Nov. 28, 29 2009KootenaysDec. 6, 2009Nage-no-kata / Goshin-jitsucontact Fred Gietz for more informationGrading Board meeting 8:00 amKata examination 9:30 amAt the Steveston Dojo22

NCCPSubmitted by: Renée Hock, NCCP Course CoordinatorMultisport A Clinic (Formerly Level 1 Theory)Course Conductor: Dr. Ron WrightDates: Friday, September 11 th (6:30–9:30 pm) &Saturday, September 12 th (8:30 am-3:30 pm)Location: Pitt Meadows Recreation Centre, 12027 Harris Road in Pitt MeadowsCost: $125.00. (Please make all cheques payable to Ron Wright)Registration deadline: August 30 th(Email rwright14@shaw.ca or phone (604) 467-8643 for registration)Dojo Assistant Clinic (formerly Level 1 Technical)Course Conductors: Dr. Ron Wright, Curtis Pentland, Russ KoDates: Saturday, September 26 th & Sunday, September 27 th (8:30 am – 4 pm)Location: Port Coquitlam Judo ClubCost: $150.00. (Please make all cheques payable to Judo BC)Registration deadline: September 12 th (Email info@judobc.ca for registration)23

Referee CommitteeSubmitted by: Seiko Ouchi, ChairWith the start of a new Judo season upon us, the Judo BC Referee Committee would like toexpress gratitude to all Referees who participated and contributed to our sport of Judo.Referee PromotionCongratulations to Chris Magnusson for achieving Continental Referee status July 24-26, 2009in Orlando Florida at the US Jr. Olympics.Chris’ dedication and hard work has been recognized and rewarded with a successfulexamination. We are all very proud of you.Senior National Rostered RefereeSean Hall’s performance at the 2009 Youth U20, U17, and U15 National Championships inCalgary July 3-5, has earned him the ability to Referee at a Senior National Championship.Only two Referees were rostered at this event with Sean being one of them.Well done and we wish you continued success.2009 Annual Referee SeminarDate:September 19-20, 2009Location:Abbotsford Judo ClubSession times and hotel information to follow.This seminar will be beneficial to all levels of Referees as well as Coaches and Competitors andJudoka interested in becoming a Referee.Competitors will benefit greatly by grasping a better understanding of the contest rules and whyReferees make the calls that they do. Utilizing this knowledge will improve their strategies andsuccess at shiais.Referee AssignmentsLes Kotani World U17 Championships August 6-9, 2009 Budapest Hungary24

Delta Kaigan Inter-Club ShiaiSubmitted by: Bruce FingarsonThe third, 2009, edition of the Delta Kaigan Inter-Club Shiai was held on May 9, 2009 at theclub’s dojo at Sunbury Hall in North Delta. As in previous years, our main goal for this eventwas to give judoka, who are new to competition, an opportunity to experience a full shiai in thesafety of a familiar club environment. It also gave the parents of young judoka a first look at thecompetitive side of the sport their children are getting into.This year there were 80 judoka participating, representing six dojos (Delta Kaigan, Langley,New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Seinen, and Steveston) in ages ranging from 6 years old toover 30. Of this number dozens were participating in their very first shiai.You could tell that many of the new competitors hadpre-shiai nerves, but they got over them quicklyenough when they got into the thick of the judo.There were many memorable performancesthroughout the day - too many to describe them allin detail but to give you a taste, here are a couple ofhighlights:Figure 1 - The time for nerves is over...25

The best throw of the day was an amazing seoinage (or was that seoi otoshi?) for ippon by DeltaKaigan’s Brandon Willis. Brandon is a seasonedcompetitor but was being given a very tough fightby talented newcomer Joe Vimar (also of DeltaKaigan). The fight was evenly balanced and couldhave gone either way until Brandon’s moment ofbrilliance. Despite this setback, Joe fought back tograb the silver in his division.Figure 2 - An amazing seoinage scores ipponEarlier in the day, visually impaired judoka JohnMcMahon (Delta Kaigan) fought an action-packedexhibition match with fellow club member GeoffHewson. The match ended in the rare result of HikiWaki (a tie) with a score of a single yuko each.John’s performance was a terrific example of how,despite his disability, he is able to fully participate inall aspects of our sport. This match also served toshow participants and spectators how matchprotocols are modified for such competitors.I think all present would agree that this year’s event was a great success, and everyone takingpart had a great time. This shiai wouldn’t have been possible without the assistance and helpfrom the many volunteers: the refereeing team, led by Head Referee Bruce Fingarson andassisted by refereeing official Martin Kuramoto; the scorekeeping/timekeeping team led byCsaba Hollo; announcer Mark Staines; the catering team, and many more! While Bob Elliot’sclub did not have any competitors entered this year, he and others from the club came out tohelp volunteer, which was greatly appreciated. Thanks to these and all the other volunteerswho helped out. A wonderful display of mutual benefit! We’re looking forward to welcoming youback next year!Geoff HewsonTournament DirectorDelta Kaigan Judo ClubPhotos courtesy of Dave HockingFigure 3 - John McMahon scores yuko26

Mental TrainingCalming Before CompetitionSubmitted by: Dan Mellon, 2 nd Vice-PresidentEveryone feels nervous before entering shiai. The success or failure of an individual to perform at his or her bestwill often be a matter of how these emotions are handled.This first article touches on some of the general principles about how to cope with pre-contest nerves. A futurefollow-up article will give some practical techniques useful in bringing about a sense of inner calm.I gratefully acknowledge guidance from Donna Perry, Sport Psychology Consultant, and thank her for her excellentpresentation on mental training held at the Abbotsford Judo Club.(1.) Simply notice your feelings, without any attempt to control or modify them. Be just an impartial observer of whatfeelings you are experiencing with the objective of being fully aware.(2.) Focus on your breathing. Take notice if it is shallow. Take deep, regular breaths in and out.(3.) Notice any tension in your body. Pay attention to muscle tension in your chest, neck, shoulders, face, jaw andscalp. Mentally scan your entire body. Be aware of any pain, discomfort or tension.(4.) Be aware of noisy, rapid chatter in your mind. Reduce scattered mental processes to a single focus. Acquire asense of being encased in your skin and peering out.(5.) Let go. Relinquish all thoughts about what you can or can't do. Give up all notions of what you should orshouldn't attempt. Be free from any thoughts of what you "must" do. The event isn't that important. Instead ofputting pressure on yourself, put yourself in a position of being "at choice" with no fixed responses.(6.)Trust your training. Let your body be directly controlled by your inner true self. Trust that quiet self insideyou who always sees, always knows what to do. Your job is to douse the fires burning inside your head, and not letover-thinking interfere.That's enough for now, but there's a lot more to be covered later. Your input is always welcome. Send commentsto my e-mail: 2ndvp@judobc.ca27

Photo GalleryAll photos provided by Kota MediaAbove: Austin Llewyn throws for ippon en route to a bronze medal (Jr Nationals)Above: Cohen Hocking (BBY) executes a brilliant juji-gatame (Jr. Nationals)28

Photo GalleryAbove: Canadian Champion Scott McGrandle, Jesse Jobb (Bronze) & Coach Curtis PentlandAbove: Canadian Champion Kolton Ferris (HART) and Personal Coach Bruce Kamstra29

Photo GalleryAbove: Kane Morishita (STEV) en route to a bronze medal at the World Police & Fire GamesAbove: World Police & Fire Games BCIT Gymnasium30

Tournament ResultsSenior, Veteran & Kata National ChampionshipsSherbrooke, QuebecBronzeLayton Keely (ABB)Scott McGrandle (BBY)Justin Imagawa (Shidokan)5 th PlaceJessica Mah (BBY)Nicole Edlund (ABB)Ashley Bartlett (BBY)Lisa Nakajima (STEV)Blake Tsuyuki (Shidokan)Matt Roots (POCO)Mike Kim (BBY)-55 kg-73 kg-81 kg-48 kg-52 kg-63 kg-70 kg-60 kg-66 kg-81 kgVeterans & Kata ResultsGoldDan Mellon (POCO)Christo van Rooyen (Seinen)SilverMike Crandell (POCO)BronzeRonelle Beauchesne (North Capital)Nage-no-kataJohn Morris, tori and Stephen Duran, uke placed 2nd and will represent Canada at theWorld Kata Championships in Malta.Katame-no-kataRon Kuramoto, tori and Rick Blanchard, uke placed 4thGoshin-jutsuRick Blanchard, tori and Ron Kuramoto, uke placed 3rd31

Congratulations!Junior National ChampionshipsCalgary, ABJuly 3-5, 2009U15Jhulianne Romero (BBY) - 44 kg BronzeKristal Lukas (VIJA) – 63 kg BronzeGeorge Lukas (VIJA) – 50 kg BronzeAustin Llewllyn (ABB) – 60 kg BronzeU17Shea Bennett (PENT) +90 kg GoldPeter Chiba (ABB) – 66 kg BronzeAli Briggs (Kokoro) – 48 kg BronzeU20Scott McGrandle (BBY) – 73 kg GoldKolton Ferris (Hart) +100 kg GoldJesse Jobb (ABB) – 73 kg BronzeJessica Mah (BBY) – 48 kg BronzeAli Briggs (Kokoro) – 48 kg BronzeDrew Roots (POCO) – 81 kg BronzeCongratulations!32

WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMESResults - BC ParticipantsKaryne Steele – BC - shodan1 st placeWomen Division 1 – Open age +78 kgIppon win Olesyan Kovalenko, Russia yondanLoss Chyne Mei Hsu, Chinese Taipei yondanFred Slooyer – BC - ikkyu 1 st placeMen Division 1 – GrandMaster (ages 50 and older) -73 kgWin by injury Veleriy Muravyev, Russia yondanYuko winVeleriy Muravyev, Russia yondanPeter Price – BC - shodan 1 st placeMen Division 1 – GrandMaster (ages 50 and older) -81 kgOnly contestant in divisionWayne Unger – BC - yondan 3 rd placeMen Division 1 – Masters (ages 40 to 49) -81 kgLoss Hsiang-Hung Ju, Chinese Taipei nidanIppon win Jorge Silva, Brazil sandanIppon win Gordon Makimoto, California yondanAdebanjo Ogunniyi, BC – ikkyu 7 th placeMen Division 1 – Masters (ages 40 to 49) -90 kgLoss Keith Lewis, Colorado sandanLoss Hsiao Lung Cheng, Chinese Taipei godanKane Morishita, BC - sandan3 rd placeMen Division 1 – Masters (ages 40 to 49) -100 kgIppon win David Alexander, UK sandanLoss Oleg Borisov, Russia sandanIppon win Roman Lapkin, Russia sandanMichael Massine, BC - shodan 5 th placeMen Division 1 – Masters (ages 40 to 49) -73 kgLoss Pedro Alonso Fernandez, Spain shodanLoss Sergey Bryanchin, Russia yondanLes Sylven, BC - sandan 5 th placeMen Division 1 – Masters (ages 40 to 49) -73 kgLoss Sergey Bryanchin, Russia yondanLoss Pedro Alonso Fernandez, Spain shodanDoug Will, BC - sankyu 1 st placeMen Division 2 - Open age -73 kgIppon win Henry Kokuryo, BC sankyuLoss Henry Kokuryo, BC sankyuIppon win Henry Kokuryo, BC sankyu33

Henry Kokuryo, BC - sankyu 2 nd placeMen Division 2 Open age -73 kgLoss Doug Will, BC sankyuWaza-ari win Doug Will, BC sankyuLoss Doug Will, BC sankyuRichard Rabinovitch, BC - sankyu 3 rd placeMen Division 2 Open age -90 kgLoss Robert Kular, Ontario sankyuLoss Behnam Moradi, Quebec sankyuTerry Maniwa, BC - shodan 3 rd placeMen Division 1 Senior (ages 30 to 39) -73 kgLoss Ting-Yuan Chang, Chinese Taipei yondanIppon win Ruben Prado Castineira, Spain 3 danLoss Alexey Kulilov, Russia ‘Master of Sport’Yuko win Rosivaldo DaSilva, Brazil shodanChristopher Scott, BC - ikkyu 5 th placeMen Division 1 Senior (ages 30 to 39) +100 kgLoss Paul Mulcahy, Ireland shodanLoss Mikhail Korobeynikov, Russia ‘Master of Sport’Loss Sergey Vlasov, Russia ‘Master of Sport’Loss Marcio Lopes, Brazil shodanSee, Reynold, BC - ikkyu 5 th place rsee@telus.netMen Division 1 Senior (ages 30 to 39) -81 kgLoss Steve Mulqueen, Ireland shodanLoss Jose Miguel Estevez Andreu, Spain shodanChristian Dupuis, BC - shodan 2 nd placeMen Division 1 Senior (ages 30 to 39) -81 kgIppon winIbere Mattei, Brazil shodanWaza-ari win Justin Tishendorf, Oregon nidanLossLing-Long Chen, Chinese Taipei 5 danFred Ullrich, BC - shodan 5 th placeMen Division 1 Senior (ages 30 to 39) -90 kgLossChun-Yi Yang, Chinese Taipei sandanWin (default) Nikita Kovachev, Russia nidanLossOssi Pietilainen, Finland shodanScott Fraser, BC - ikkyu 3 rd placeMen Division 1 Open (ages 18 to 29) -66 kgLoss Ricardo Amaro, Brazil nidan1 point win Syu-Heng Hao, Chinese Taipei shodanLoss Justin Casavant, Manitoba shodan34

Make submissions toThe JUDO BC Digest4421 Prince Albert St.Vancouver, BC V5V 4K1Phone: 604-734-3197Fax: 604-251-3197E-mail: info@judobc.cawww.judobc.caJudo BC is supportedby:Deadline for2009 Fall Issue:November 1, 2009JUDO BC DIGESTPrinted and published four times per yearCanadian Publication Mail ServicesProduct Agreement #40063490Digest EditorRenée HockJudo BCe-mail address:info@judobc.ca35