Membership

Benefits of Membership

Members in good standing of Judo Canada are entitled to a complete range of benefits and services including, but not limited to:

Clubs

Direct club communication including: email (including weekly e-newsletter), phone and mail and website.
Club Registrar Handbook with information pertinent to the current season.
Dedicated full-time Executive Director, a dedicated full-time Sport Development Director/Head Coach and a volunteer Board of Directors.
Partnership management with the Government of BC and it’s Sport and Recreation Branch, viaSport BC, Team BC Programs (Canada Winter Games), Sport BC, Canadian Sport Institute & Pacific Sport, BC Games Society, Coaches Association of Canada and Judo Canada.
Funding for one representative at the Judo Canada Annual General Meeting.
Coverage through Judo BC’s sport accident and liability insurance program for sanctioned events in and outside of club facilities ($5 million). Also included is coverage for Directors and Officers ($2 million – increased for 2009-10 from $1 million).
Access to the National Sport Trust Fund (donation processing for club based fundraising projects; tax receipt provided for $100 and above).
Access to program grants (i.e. viaSport and other sport sector grants).
Coaching Development courses.

Participants

Eligibility to access the Athlete Assistance Program.
Eligibility to access KidSport grants.
Eligibility to access Travel Subsidies/Grants (i.e. BC Ferries: Sporting Life of the Coast, SportsFunder, etc.).
Eligibility to access the External Sport Credits Program (Secondary School Credits towards graduation).
Eligibility to compete in Invitational and Provincial competitions and programs.
Funding support for athletes attending Western Championships, Canadian Championships and selected International Competitions.
Coverage through Judo BC’s sport accident and liability insurance program.
Access to Judo BC sanctioned events such as competitions and camps.
An open line of communication with the Judo BC office.
Membership with Judo Canada.
Access via email Judo BC’s weekly e-newsletter when email address is provided at registration.
Eligibility for Judo BC and Judo Canada recognition awards.
Eligibility for U12 and younger members to participant in Petit Samurai events.

Coaches and Officials

Access to Coaching/Refereeing and Judo BC Program Courses or Clinics.
Access to Coaching/Refereeing and Judo BC Program Courses or Clinics.
Access to subsidies for Coaching/Officiating Courses/Clinics/Evaluations.
Coverage through Judo BC’s accident and liability insurance program.
Access via email Judo BC’s weekly e-newsletter when email address is provided at registration.
Membership with Judo Canada.

Become a Member

Who Can Be a Member of Judo BC?

Judo BC membership is open to all residents of BC. Contact the Judo BC Office for information regarding eligibility to take part in our programs regulated by the requirement to be either a Canadian citizen or a Landed Immigrant — ie: BC and Canadian Team programs and BC and Canadian funding programs.

Why Be a Member?

Membership gives you benefits and supports Judo in British Columbia. The strength of the organization is the membership of individuals, and clubs throughout the province. It is through the membership that Judo BC is able to continue the growth and development of Judo from recreational fun, fitness and participation to World and Olympic levels of achievement. Providing programs and services for individuals of all.

How to Join?

Download PDF to view a list of Judo Clubs in British Columbia, or find a Judo Club in Canada by using the National Club Finder tool. You can also register online for a Judo Club in BC with the Judo BC Membership Portal.