As per decision of Judo Canada’s Board of Directors, the following important updates to the Judo Canada policies has been approved:
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
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 |