New version: Adaptation of the refereeing rules. Modification in RED
29 December 2020Alexandre Émond: New Coach at the National Judo Training Centre
29 December 2020As per decision of Judo Canada’s Board of Directors, the following important updates to the Judo Canada policies has been approved:
- Backpatches
As of January 1st, 2017 for Judo Canada sanctioned event only backpatches approved by Judo Canada are allowed on the judogi – see the attached documents
- Tournament Sanctioning Policy: For all tournaments sanctioned by Judo Canada the following standrads for tatami layout is allowed: – 4 m between safety zone between two adjacent tatamis and 3 m the outside safety zone.
- As of January 1st , 2017: To allow U18 and younger judoka without permanent residency status in Canada to compete in National Championships providing that they have a minimum of two years of membership with Judo Canada .
Clarification of the eligibility of athletes for the Early bloomer status in the 2016/17 season
| Division | Actual Age | Birth Year | Early Bloomer Rules |
| U12 | 10-11 | 2006 & 2007 | Not eligible |
| U14 | 12-13 | 2004 & 2005 | Maybe eligible for U16 only based on Provincial rules request & waiver required |
| U16 | 14-15 | 2002 & 2003 | 2003 eligible for U18 only with Early Bloomer request
2002 eligible for U18, U21 & Senior no Early Bloomer request required, only 2 divisions per tournament |
| U18 | 16-17 | 2000 & 2001 | Eligible for U21 & Senior, no Early Bloomer request required |
| U21 | 18-20 | 1997, 1998 & 1999 | Eligible for Senior, no Early Bloomer request required |