Judo Nova Scotia

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Unfortunately, this tournament has been canceled again for this year! Hoping everyone stays healthy and safe in those regions which are still being hit hard by CoVid! Now we look forward to the Open Nationals 2022!

Hi everyone (FROM SPORT NS), Just a reminder that our next education session is tomorrow Tuesday, April 13. If you plan on attending please let us know by filling out our online RSVP (http://link.webtrackz.com/gfUy) form. We’ve teamed up with Communities, Culture and Heritage to deliver education sessions for provincial sport and recreation organizations. See below for more information about the upcoming sessions:... Topic: Using Social Media Effectively Speaker(s): Dr. Alla Kushniryk, PhD Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm Overview: Alla Kushniryk, PhD is an associate professor who teaches digital media communication management courses at the Mount Saint Vincent University. Her current research centers on the impact of two-way communication on the owned/earned/paid social media space. In her presentation, Alla will discuss how to use social media platforms effectively, create a successful social strategy, tell your story on social media, and build trust with your community.

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Another great educational session. Judo Canada will be hosting a Return to Sport seminar. If interested, click on the link below to register via your Locker.

Please see below a great training opportunity offered by Judo Ontario. See registration information on the attached announcement if interested.

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Covid Update - March 31, 2021 Judo Nova Scotia wants to pass along an update that was released by the Province regarding easing of Public Health restrictions. As of March 20th, some restrictions have been lifted; this is good news for Judo. It has been a lot of work by the association and clubs to alter and manage schedules on the fly; we truly appreciate it. Due to the easing of restrictions, the Judo Nova Scotia Board of Directors voted to approve club collaboration within ...our province, meaning Judo NS will allow clubs to collaborate with a maximum of 60 Judoka of Matt capacity. The size of the practice surface required for each participant is estimated to be a minimum of 3 square meters. Therefore, a dojo with 60 meters square of tatami surface offers as safe participation area for approximately 20 participants practicing free movement drills at the same time. Although the restrictions have been eased, this does not mean that everything will go back to normal immediately. A lot of difficult decisions have been made already; some of these decisions may be re-assessed. We urge patience and understanding. Any changes or updates from the Nova Scotia Health Association will be re-assessed at any given time. In the meantime, we ask you to continue to follow the protocols of the JNS Return to Play Plan and Public Health. Let’s keep working together to keep our Judoka on the mat and to finish the season strong! Some other update below: March 20th, 2021: Additional restrictions and protective measures are no longer in place for Halifax, Hants, and Lunenburg County locations (restrictions lifted on March 20th, 2021). People travelling between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick no longer need to self-isolate when they arrive in Nova Scotia. They also do not need to complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form.

CoVid Update - March 4th Today the Province announced that they would be removing essential travel only in and out of HRM to allow sport competitions and arts performances. Effective tomorrow (Friday, March 5) at 8:00am, participants and officials in performing arts and sports (recreational, amateur and professional) can gather in groups of up to 60 people without social distancing for rehearsals, performances, practices and competitions within their regular competitive sched...ule. The number 60 must include everyone on the field of play. This involves the players, coaches, trainers, officials ext.-everyone who would normally be needed if it were a regular practice, game, or competition. The 60-person maximum does not include facility or venue staff required to operate the game or performance safely. With respect to the Return to Play Plan - Judo is still operating at Phase 3. The important thing is for everyone to stay safe. Monitor temperatures, symptoms and clean/sanitize frequently. Thanks.

Covid Update - Feb 27th, 2021 Effective at 8:00am this morning (Saturday, February 27) sports within the Halifax Regional Municipality, up to and including Porter’s Lake as well as the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale, Mount Uniacke and Hubbards will be restricted to training in groups of up to 25 without social distancing. The number of 25 includes all participants in the sporting activity, (coaches, trainers, etc.) and spectators will not be permitted. Games, competition, a...nd events are not allowed, and all teams/training groups must be consistent. Nova Scotians are to avoid all non-essential travel within the province especially to and from the restricted areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality, up to and including Porter’s Lake as well as the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale, Mount Uniacke and Hubbards. In all other parts of the province, the rules for sport have not changed. Please always check the provincial regulations for more details and reach out to us if you have any questions. Thanks!

A great opportunity to train with one of NS’s very own!! On February 27, Amy Cotton (2 time Olympian) will be giving a Zoom training for all of the Shidokan members. Don't miss out on an opportunity to train with an Olympian! Members from other clubs are also welcome! To reserve your spot, please write us a message on either Facebook or Instagram, or contact one of the coaches.

Good morning, As many of you have likely heard, the province has announced some amended restrictions for 3 weeks, effective Monday, Dec 21st. Clubs outside HRM can continue to run their programs (no competitions, cross-club training etc). It appears the HRM Judo Clubs may be able to resume their classes. The board is currently discussing how this applies to Judo and what phases classes can resume at in HRM. We will provide more information shortly. ... Thank you.

CoVid Update! Today the Province announced that the current COVID-19 regulations will stay in place for an extra week, until December 16. Judo Clubs in the affected region have to remain closed until at least December 16th. No changes were announced for sports outside the affected region. ... As always, clubs who are open (outside the HRM region) are asked to be extra careful and monitor the situation locally. Thanks.

CoVid Update - Nov 24th Today the Province announced further changes to Public Health Regulations related to COVID-19. These changes are applicable to the zone of Western and Central Halifax Reginal Municipality (HRM), which is defined as HRM from Hubbard’s to (and including) Porters Lake and the communities up to Elmsdale and Mount Uniacke/Hants County including businesses. As it relates to sport, the Province will be shutting down all sport activity in this area beginning... on Thursday, November 26th for a period of two weeks, ending on Thursday December 10th. At that time the Province will be re-evaluating the epidemiology and determining next steps. Please note that all Judo Clubs in the HRM region (as defined above) have to cease operation as of Thursday (12:01am). Although this does not currently affect clubs in other regions - we recommend each club make their own decisions with respect to operations. Some regions may continue to operate in Phase 3, others may step back into Phase 2, 1 or temporarily close. Again, we ask all members to be understanding with their clubs. Regions are being affected differently and your clubs will make decisions according to the information they have available to them. This is a challenging time for everyone and we are all trying to do what we love while making sure safety comes first! Let’s hope we can get past this second wave quickly... we will update when additional information becomes available.

CoVid19 - Update. Just a quick note to let everyone know that the board of JNS is monitoring the CoVid situation and will report to the clubs if the provincial government implements restrictions on sports which affect the NS Sport Guidelines. While there has yet to be any scaling back on the protocols at the provincial level, we encourage the clubs to evaluate the situation and make a decision that works best for their club and members. The restrictions have the ability to ...change in a moments notice and we urge everyone to be prepared to tighten their restrictions if they have not done so already. Finally, we ask the members to be understanding with their club as we all navigate these uncertain times. Thank you!

** INTEREST POST - Kata Clinic - Bridgewater, NS** Kata clinic in either January or February?? Lead by Dave Anderson (Godan), with assistance by Jerry Deveau (Nidan) and Corey Rogers (Nikyu) - LC Judo Club is looking to see if there is any interest in a Kdkan Goshin Jutsu Kata clinic in either January or February? ... Location: HB Studios Sports Centre - 543 Glen Allan Drive, Bridgewater, NS Time: 8am to 4pm (Tentative) Cost: $25.00 per person (Tentative) Belt requirement : No Minimum Minimum Age: 15 Participants must be registered with Judo NS at the time of the event. If interested, please contact Corey Rogers (we can provide his email address if you don't have it). Thanks!

Day 1 of the coaching course (DA) is done. Day 2 tomorrow will be for the DI group. Session starts at 8:30am and tomorrow will be both classroom format and mat work. Please bring your Gi. Location: NUMA - 67 Crane Lake Drive in Bayers Lake. ... * Again, please be mindful of the CoVid protocols when arriving. Hand sanitizer can be found at the door (downstairs, and upstairs as you enter the dojo). Mask are to be worn when you arrive at the club and your temperatures will be taken at entry. If anyone is exhibiting any symptoms or has been in an exposed location - please reach out to Jason Scott or David Steele prior to going to the club. See everyone tomorrow!

HAPPY WORLD JUDO DAY to all judokas, coaches, refs and parents!!

Coaching Course (DA/DI) starts at 8:30am this morning at NUMA - 67 Crane Lake Drive. Please be mindful of the CoVid protocols when arriving. Hand sanitizer can be found at the door (downstairs, and upstairs as you enter the dojo). Mask are to be worn when you arrive at the club and your temperatures will be taken at entry. If anyone is exhibiting any symptoms or has been in an exposed location - please reach out to Jason Scott or David Steele prior to going to the club. Thanks & we hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Good Luck to team Canada!!!

CALL FOR INTEREST - COACHING COURSES! Judo Nova Scotia is looking to host Dojo Assistant and Dojo Instructor coaching courses before the year is up. The tentative date(s) for these courses would be held from Friday-Sunday on November 20th-22nd at NUMA (67 Crane Lake Drive, Bayers Lake). Times/schedules along with fees are TBD. For those who are interested in participating in either the DA course, the DI course, or both, please send an email to [email protected] wi...th the interested coaches listed along with which courses they are interested in taking. Thank you!!