Judo Canada Western Canada Regional Technical Support Officer Bi-Weekly Update: Wednesday March 10, 2010
This newsletter purpose is to provide updated information to the coaches on Judo Canada and the World of judo. If you would like to have club coaches from your province on a mailing list, pleasemail tometheiremail address:beaton_judocan@yahoo.ca
The bi-weekly update is a servicethatI willprovideto the Western ProvincesonbehalfofJudo Canada.Whether the update is distributed to clubsunder yourjurisdiction, isat the discretion of your Provincial Associations. I appreciated the chance to impact development of judo in Western Canada and thank you for your support. Do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions.
2010 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL: Coaches please review the entry for the Edmonton International. If you have U20 and U17 woman who are at a good level (Blue & above) you should ensure that they also compete in the Senior Woman’s divisions. If you have a U20 male who is a brown or black belt it is very important that they compete in the senior divisions. It is very important that the senior weight divisions have eight or more athletes. There is still time to enter athletes ! http://www.edmontonjudo.com/
A)LTDM
The 2010 Winter Olympics
I hope everyone was inspired by the great performance of the Canadian team at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The great performances of Canadian athletes is the goal of all Canadian sports developmental models and is one of the main goals of thechanges to the Canadian sport system as outlined in theLTADM.(Long Term Athlete Developmental Models)
It is important to remember that all coaches are part of the process of Olympic performances and that it is very important to develop the best judo program possible for all athletes that you come in contact with. The next Olympic gold medalist might be walking into your judo club today and it is important that you are prepared to set them on the correct pathway of development and physical literacy. The LTADM has been created to help coaches develop programs that are safe, effective, efficient and enjoyable with a focus on developing athletes that can perform at the highest level of competition.
Judo Canada is at the beginning of this process; we are just starting to implement the LTADM and a lot of hard work has been put into this program. It is important to read the information that has been developed and work at improving yourself as a coach. The LTADM is not the law but it is to be used as a frame work to help develop an athlete; to help take them from day one topotentially... anOlympic Champion.Judo Canada recognizes thatat this time there are very few judo clubs that will be able tofullyimplement the Judo Canada LTADM,butwe also know thatif you use the information as a frame work to develop your judo program youmay be surprised with the positive response you get from the participants. So far,all who did,have only positive experiences.
Judo in Canada has not produced an Olympic Championyetandour best athletes do not deliverconsistent podium performances at the world and Olympic level. The goal of the LTADM is togive our judoka a better fighting chance todothis but they need the help of all the judo clubs and judo coaches in Canada. Canada has talent; Judo Canada has talent; we need to improve!Change is a positive force so let'snot build walls up againstitand lets build a bridge that bringsbetterperformance. Have an open mind; and open heart and realize that.....the next Olympic Champions can be walking in your doors today.
Please give the LTADM a chance; read it; believe in it and see how some of the ideas will work with your judo program.
As much as I enjoy Canada winning medals in other sports; I love winning medals in our sport! If a Canadian Judo athlete wins a medal we are all connected and are all part of this medal!
http://www.ctvolympics.ca/video/index.html?assetid=16afced6-f953-42f8-88ce-46c9493947e9&cid=rss
B)Judo Canada Update
Czech World Cup, Men – February 27-28, 2010 7th60kg Farzer Will
Warsaw World Cup. Woman – February 27-28, 2010 5th78kg Amy Cotton 2nd787kg Catherine Roberge
http://www.judocanada.org/english/news.asp?CodeN=188
In Memory of Telly Mercury (Judo Manitoba) 1934-2010 http://www.passagesmb.com/obituary_details.cfm?ObitID=161380 http://www.judocanada.org/doc/doc/00000863_TellyMercury.pdf
The following updates have been posted on Judo Canada Website: www.judocanada.org - calendar of events 2010.
- Senior National Championships - Schedule of a camp added.
- Youth National Championships - schedule of a camp added.
C)Technical Corner NOTE: Judo Canada does not control the content of the Websites linked below.
David Camarillo, former National Team Member USA
Facing Juji-gatame Escape http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW9JQQtS2oA&feature=related
D)Judo Canada Up Coming Events National Senior, Kata & Veterans ChampionshipsMay 15-16, 2010 *National Senior CampMay 17-19, 2010 Youth National ChampionshipsJuly 2-4, 2010 *Youth Nationals Training CampJuly 5-8, 2010
*Important Note:The Senior National Training Camp and Youth National Training camp are important events in theeligibility criteriafor the selection on any athletes attempting to make the 2010 World Junior Championship Team. Last year a number of national Youth Champions did not have the opportunity to participate at the 2009 World Championships because they did not attend the training camp following the senior nationals.
E)Video Clips
NOTE: Judo Canada does not control the content of the Websites linked below.
63kg Elisabeth Willeboordse(NED) VS Gevrise Emane(FRA) FINAL 2010 PARIS GRAND SLAM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_bus0u_u_g
F)Sport Science
7 C’s to Mental Toughness: Committed:Driven / Unshakeable Self-belief / Goal setting Courage:Takes Risks / Pushes through barriers Competitive:Wants to Win! Confident:Self belief in abilities / positive thinker Controlled:In charge of emotions Composed:Deals with adversity / ability to refocus and let go Consistent:Accepts stress and pressure/ calm under pressure
The foundation to mental toughness is the athlete’s fitness level!
G)Western Canada Calendar of Major Events 2009/10
Competitions * Edmonton InternationalMarch 19-21, 2010 http://www.edmontonjudo.com/packages/2010/Edmonton_International_2010_Invitation.v20091213.pdf EdmontonInternational TrainingMarch 21, 2010
Western Canada Summer Camps: Peace Gardens, ManitobaAugust 08-14, 2010 Saskatchewan Summer CampAugust 08-14, 2010 http://www.judosask.ca/events/SummerCampNotice.pdf
It is important that the Western Province Support all the Major Western Canadian Competitions to help develop judo in Canada.
Judo Canada Domestic Point Competitions: These are important competitions for national team points,Junior World Selectionranking points andU20 / U18 Judo Canada Carding.It is important that every senior men and senior woman’s weight division have a minimum 8 athletes per division enabling athletes to score the maximum points allowed in the National Team Program.
Place / No. | 8 or more Participants | NT Standard | 1st | 15 Points | F TEAM | 2nd | 10 Points | None | 3rd | 7 Points | None |
Trainings following events:It is important to support the trainings following the competitions in efforts to develop high performance athletes in Western Canada. There are only a few times in the year when there are the adequate number ofstrong judokaon the mat together in a high performance environment that is conducive todevelopment of a high level competitive skills.
Note:If there are major competition and camps you would like to add to the list of events please provide the information to my email address: beaton_judocan@yahoo.ca
H)Interest: NOTE: Judo Canada does not control the content of the Websites linked below.
Modern Day Samurai:Radomir Kovačević Part 1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vosnt23Y1JA&feature=related
Judo Yukon: http://whitehorsestar.com/archive/story/judo-yukon-scores-three-gold-medals-at-anchorage-tournament/
Ewan Beaton
Judo Saskatchewan HP Coach and Director of Development
Judo Canada Regional Technical Support Officer | 
