A Short Stay in Japan for Klimkait and Guica
29 December 2020Second Place Finishes for Krieber-Gagnon and Deschênes in Peru
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 |