The Fraser Valley (Zone 3) captured gold in the Team Competition at the 2012 BC Winter Games held in Vernon this past weekend. Cariboo-North East (Zone 8) and Fraser River Delta (Zone 4) were 2nd … [Read more...] about Fraser Valley Wins 2012 BC Winter Games Team Competition
Japan and Brazil Visit the Steveston Judo Club
Representatives from the Tokai University Judo Club and the Associação de Judo Pessoa Sao Paulo were at the Steveston Judo Club on February 16th for a workout in preparation for the 2012 Pacific … [Read more...] about Japan and Brazil Visit the Steveston Judo Club
Judo World Cup – Canada’s Brief Day in Oberwart
Montreal, February 11, 2012 (Sportcom) – Canadian judokas Frazer Will and Alister Ward made only a brief appearance at the Oberwart World Cup in Austria, this Saturday, as both competitors were unable … [Read more...] about Judo World Cup – Canada’s Brief Day in Oberwart
A Sea of Black Belts
This past weekend I attended in a Judo BC training seminar in Campbell River. The NCCP Dojo Assistant course prepares individuals who are on a teaching track to take greater responsibility in … [Read more...] about A Sea of Black Belts
Medal day for BC at the Sask Open
Team BC captured two gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the Sask Open today in Regina. Abby Lloyd (Prince George Judo Club) won the -48kg U17 division defeating Britni Trombu of Manitoba and … [Read more...] about Medal day for BC at the Sask Open
World Masters Championships – Canadians Eliminated Early On
Montreal, January 15, 2012 – Canadian judokas participation in the World Masters Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan, was rather short-lived. Nicholas Tritton (Under 73 kg), Kelita Zupancic (Under 70 … [Read more...] about World Masters Championships – Canadians Eliminated Early On
John Huntley Named Judo Yukon’s NCCP Chair
Congratulations to John Huntley, Head Sensei at the Aberdeen Judo Academy in Kamloops, was recently appointed as NCCP Chair for Yukon Judo. John is a member of Judo BC's Coaching Development … [Read more...] about John Huntley Named Judo Yukon’s NCCP Chair
Highlights from 2011 BC Winter Training Camp
Approximately 60 athletes and coaches participated in the 2011 BC Winter Training Camp in Abbotsford December 27th to 30th. The camp's guest instructor was two-time Pan-American Champion and Olympian … [Read more...] about Highlights from 2011 BC Winter Training Camp
Message from the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
On behalf of the Province of British Columbia, I would like to extend my congratulations to British Columbian athletes for their success at the 2011 Pan Am Games and the 2011 Parapan Games in … [Read more...] about Message from the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Jim Kojima receives Order of Rising Sun
By Martin van den Hemel - Richmond Review The vice-president of the Richmond Sister City Committee has been recognized for his promotion of sports exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and … [Read more...] about Jim Kojima receives Order of Rising Sun