What's New Archives
- Jan. - June 2009
- July - Dec. 2008
- Jan. - June 2008
- July - Dec. 2007
- Jan. - June 2007
- May - Dec. 2006
Archive of the What's New Page from January 2009 through June 2009.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such
some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.
June 18, 2009 |
The entry package for the 9th Annual Denver Classic can be found on the Event Schedule page |
June 7, 2009 |
Results of the 2009 State Championship are posted on the results page. |
June 1, 2009 |
Athletes, Coaches, and Officials are reminded that the CJL State Championships will take place this coming Saturday, June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center. Complete information can be found on the Event Schedule page. Early Weigh-in schedule is as follows: Thursday night, June 4, 2009: 1. Boulder Judo Training Center from 4:30 – 7:00 PM – 3070 28th St., Suite D, Boulder 2. OTC in Colorado Springs from 6:30 – 7:30 PM—One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs 3. Northglenn Recreation Center from 7:00 – 8:00 PM—11801 Community Ctr. Dr., Northglenn All weigh-ins will be conducted to rules set by the Colorado Judo League. IMPORTANT: ONLY weigh-in will be conducted at the above sites, no registration forms or fees will be taken. You must either send your entry form and fees in by mail (early registration discount applies if postmarked by Friday, May 29th) OR bring your entry form and fees to registration on the day of competition. |
May 30, 2009 |
The Registered Clubs page has been updated with a new email for the Fort Collins Judo Club. |
May 21, 2009 |
Reminder of CJL meeting on may 24th. Details and agenda can be found on the Meetings page. |
May 8, 2009 |
The entry package for the CJL State Championship can be found on the Event Schedule. |
May 8, 2009 |
The Denver Classic Tournament has been tentatively scheduled for October 24th |
May 8, 2009 |
The Denver Buddist Temple Novice Tournament has been scheduled for October 10th |
May 6, 2009 |
The CJL Promotion Committee has scheduled its next promotion activity for August 8th. Details can be obtained on the Promotion Info page. A link to USA Judo’s new promotion guidelines has also been placed on the promotion info page. |
April 26, 2009 |
The Intermountain Judo Championship is scheduled for May 15-16 in Salt Lake City. Information can be obtained on the Event Schedule page. |
April 26, 2009 |
Online Registration is now available for the OTC Classic, scheduled for May 9th, in Colorado Springs has added |
April 24, 2009 |
CJL has scheduled it’s next meeting for Sunday, May 24, 2009, 1-4 PM; in the CR Bank Room East at the Castle Rock Library, Castle Rock, CO. |
April 23, 2009 |
The Colorado Judo League State Championships will be held on June 6th at the Northglenn Recreation Center. An entry form will be available soon. |
April 14, 2009 |
Results of the Colorado Springs Classic are available. |
April 13, 2009 |
The entry package for the 2009 OTC Classic, scheduled to be held on May 9th is available on the Event Schedule page. |
April 13, 2009 |
DBT Dojo has scheduled a CPR and First Aid Class for May 2nd. Details can be found on the Event Schedule page. |
April 13, 2009 |
Results of the Northglenn Judo Championship are available. |
March 20, 2009 |
A team of 20 junior athletes from Tahiti will be in the Colorado April 8th to the 11th. They will be training at clubs and participating in the Northglenn Championship according to the following schedule: Wed, April 8: Training at Denver Dojo; 7-9 PM (everyone is invited to participate) Thurs, April 9: Training at Ju Shin Kan, Colo. Springs, 5:30 – 7:00 PM (everyone is invited to participate) Sat, April 11: Compete in 41st annual Northglenn Championship. |
March 20, 2009 |
To all Club Coaches: Trophies that were not awarded at the Hyland Hills Throwdown event will be available at the March 28th Colorado Classic in Colo. Springs and the April 11th Northglenn Championship. Please contact Kari Gabrielle at these events to obtain your trophies. |
March 16, 2009 |
The Tournament scheduled for March 28th in Colorado Springs has been renamed the First Colorado Springs Classic and will be held at the Pikes Peak Christian School in Colorado Springs. A complete entry package can be found on the Event Schedule. |
March 9, 2009 |
Denver Judo will hold a fundraiser at the dojo on April 4th. The evening will feature a comedy show by hypnotist Steven Mills. Learn more about the show in this flyer. |
March 9, 2009 |
Suzuran Judo Club has a new website. A link has been posted on the Registered Clubs page. |
March 3, 2009 |
Results for the Hyland Hills Throwdown Tournament area available on the Results page. |
March 3, 2009 |
An Entry Package for the Southwest Championship (March 21 in New Mexico) is available on the Event Schedule. |
February 28, 2009 |
The Entry Package for the March 28th OTC tournament is available on the Event Schedule. |
February 27, 2009 |
The Northglenn Championships entry package has been revised to add hotel headquarters pricing, deadline, and contact information. Refer to the link on the Event Schedule. |
February 27, 2009 |
The OTC tournament has been rescheduled for March 28th. An entry form will be published soon. |
February 23, 2009 |
The OTC tournament scheduled for March 7th has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. |
February 19, 2009 |
Announcing a summer International Judo Camp to be held June 8-14 at the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch between Winter Park and Granby. A link to details can be found on the Event Schedule. The camp is open to all skill levels. |
February 18, 2009 |
The written test contained within the CJL Promotion Guide (link at the bottom of the Promotion Info page) has been modified to reflect the competition rule changes that came into effect on January 1, 2009. |
February 17, 2009 |
Registration for the 2009 State Games of America, held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain State Games on August 1st, is now open. Refer to the Event Schedule for a link to that website. |
February 16, 2009 |
The Entry Package for the 41st Northglenn Championship has been revised to reflect entry fee discounts, and coed divisions for Bantam 1 and 2. Refer to the Event Schedule for a copy of the new package. |
February 12, 2009 |
2008 CJL All Star Team and special awards have been posted on the Banquets and Awards page. |
February 12, 2009 |
Revised results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the results page. |
February 10, 2009 |
Results of the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic are available on the results page. |
February 2, 2009 |
The Friday Kan Geiko session at Denver Judo will be from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for all ages. |
January 26, 2009 |
The entry package for the Hyland Hills tournament, scheduled for February 28th, is available on the Event Schedule page. |
January 26, 2009 |
The OTC will host a tournament on March 7th. Details will be forthcoming. |
January 26, 2009 |
The Friday session of the Kan Geiko will be at Denver Judo (formerly announced as Colo. School of Mines). Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts. |
January 21, 2009 |
The Entry Package for the 2009 Brian Olson Winter Classic is available on the Event Schedule page. |
January 16, 2009 |
The Entry Package for the 41st Annual Northglenn Judo Championship is available on the Event Schedule page. |
January 16, 2009 |
CJL’s Winter Meeting will be held Sunday, February 8th. Details on the Meetings page. |
January 14, 2008 |
KICK OFF TOURNAMENT CANCELED!!!! |
January 8, 2008 |
Waivers for both the Denver Buddhist Temple and Denver Judo sessions are available on the Kan Geiko announcement page. It will save time if these waivers are printed out and signed in advance of arriving at those sessions. |
January 7, 2008 |
The OTC Judo Club has scheduled a tournament for May 9, 2009. Details will be forthcoming. |
January 7, 2008 |
CJL 2009 Kan Geiko “Winter Training” has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2009 through Friday, February 6th. Kan Geiko is an annual event where judoka from around Colorado get the opportunity to train with many of the local clubs. Judoka of all ages and experience levels are welcome! Complete Schedule/Locations/Contacts. |
January 5, 2009 |
A revised entry form for the 2009 Kickoff Tournament is posted. Revisions/Clarifications/Reminders are as follows: |
Archive of the What's New Page from July through December 2008.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such
some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.
December 29, 2008 |
Athletes are reminded that the 41st Annual Northglenn Championship on April 11, 2009 will be a USA Judo E-level point event in the Senior Brown/Black Belt Divisions. |
December 19, 2008 |
The Boulder Judo Training Center Winter Tournament will take place on February 7-8. Additional information will be posted soon. |
December 18, 2008 |
The entry package for the 2009 Kickoff Tournament to be held on January 17, 2009 is available on the Event Schedule page. |
November 21, 2008 |
!!!IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! |
November 18, 2008 |
The Denver Buddhist Temple Novice tournament results have been revised and club results totaled. Check the Results page |
November 17, 2008 |
Don’t forget the Health Clinic, 6-7 PM on Wednesday, November 19th at the Boulder Judo Training Center. From instructor Jessica Bigler: The topic for this week is Sports Injuries. We will be discussing basic anatomy, injuries, and treatment of wounds to the knees, shoulders, spine and other easily injured body parts. We will also discuss basic wound care such as nose bleeds and small cuts. This is critical information for any parent, student, or coach for preventing and treating common sport injuries. We would love to see you or any of your members here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number listed below. |
November 17, 2008 |
Updated prices and procedures for CJL’s mat rental have been adopted by the Board of Directors. Please review the new reservation documents. A permanent link to these documents exists on the CJL website home page). Reservations will now be made through CJL’s Treasurer, Diana Cheatum (along with payment of fees); delivery will continue to be coordinated by Rich Mignogna. |
November 17, 2008 |
Results of the 8th Annual Denver Classic are available on the Results page. |
November 14, 2008 |
The CJL Kickoff tournament will be held on January 17th, 2009 at the Northglenn Recreation Center. Details will be forthcoming soon. |
November 13, 2008 |
A Colorado Judo League training camp will be help on November 22 at the OTC. Refer to the Event Schedule for details. |
November 13, 2008 |
The IBSA World Youth and Student Championships and 2009 IBSA Pan American Games will be held in Colorado on July 15-20, 2009. Refer to the Event Schedule for details. |
November 10, 2008 |
Reminder that black belt promotion testing will take place on December 13th. Those who wish to take the test must submit their application by November 22nd, 3 weeks prior to the test date. Additional information and forms can be found on the Promotion Info page. |
November 10, 2008 |
Results of the Denver Buddhist Temple Novice tournament are available on the Results page. |
November |
The Agenda for the November 9th CJL meeting is posted on the Meetings page. |
October 17, 2008 |
IMPORTANT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES for the coach certification clinic on Saturday October 25th, 4-6 PM. At least 5 persons must register for the clinic in order for it to take place. |
October 16, 2008 |
Details of CJL’s Black Belt Promotion have been finalized and can be found on the Promotion Info page. |
October 16, 2008 |
CJL will conduct a coach certification clinic on Saturday October 25th, 4-6 PM at the Northglenn Recreation Center. Coach levels to be certified are Level E (State) and level D (regional) Additional details will be forthcoming soon. |
October 16, 2008 |
Minutes of the August CJL meeting are posted on the Meetings page. Club representatives: Please send Matt Simmons any items you wish to have added to the agenda. |
October 13, 2008 |
Denver judo and the AFA are holding to a dual meet on October 18th. The event will be in the main Cadet Gym this year and it will be an awesome opportunity for us to show the Academy the support its newest sport can gather from the community. All CJL members are encouraged to attend and bring their kids. It is hoped that the event will even be better than last year’s dual against Army. The schedule of events is below: 3:30 PM Novice Dual 4:00 PM Opening Ceremonies 4:30 PM Female Team Duel 5:00 PM Men’s Team Duel |
October 9, 2008 |
Utah Judo will hold its first annual Open State Championships on October 25th. Details can be found on the Event Schedule. |
October 8, 2008 |
Black Belt promotion testing has been TENATATIVELY scheduled for December 13th. Details will be forthcoming. |
October 4, 2008 |
Message from CJL President Pat Nading-Amman. |
October 3, 2008 |
The next Colorado Judo Camp will be held on October 19th at Hyland Hills Judo Club. Juniors and Senior women: 9AM – 12 Noon; Seniors: 2-5 PM. Additional information and a flyer can be found on the Event Schedule. |
September 18, 2008 |
USA Judo extends a special complimentary invitation to all of those that are members of the CJL and USA Judo to attend the international training camp following the US Open Judo Championships. The camp will be held in the Sports Center at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. This is an excellent opportunity to work out with athletes from France, Great Britain and Canada as well as members other international delegations. |
September 15, 2008 |
The Colorado Judo Camp at the Air force Academy was a great success. A photos gallery of this camp and others held at Denver Judo and Ju Shin Kan can be viewed at http://judocamp.denverdojo.com/Photos_/Photos.html. If anyone has pictures from previous camps, please send them to Julie Langou (julie.langou@gmail.com), and they will be added to the photo Gallery. The camp Coaches thank all the athletes for their participation and hope to see everyone at the next camp which will be at Hyland Hills Judo Club (date to be announced). |
September 11, 2008 |
The DBT Novice Tournament entry package is available on the Event Schedule. |
September 5, 2008 |
CJL has been requested to provide staff for the upcoming US Open Judo Championships. Details can be found here. This opportunity will be a financial benefit to the CJL clubs that participate. |
September 3, 2008 |
Northglenn has scheduled their 41st Annual Tournament for April 11, 2009. Entry package will be forthcoming. |
September 3, 2008 |
Online registration is available for the Denver Classic tournament. Follow the link on the Event Schedule. |
September 3, 2008 |
There will be a shiai competitors clinic at the US Air Force Academy on Septemberember 13th. Complete details can be found on the Event Schedule. |
September 1, 2008 |
The Boulder Judo Training Center and CJL are offering a series of four (4) Health Classes: CPR/AED (September 17), First Aid and Environmental Emergencies (Oct 15), Sports Medicine and Treating injuries (Nov 19), Blood Borne Illnesses, Athlete Health and Fitness (Dec 10). Details can be found via a link on the Event Schedule. Proceeds will benefit both BJTC and CJL. |
August 29, 2008 |
Message from president Pat Nading-Amman: Summary of August CJL meeting. |
August 28, 2008 |
A Revised entry package for the 8th annual Denver Classic has been posted on the Event Schedule. |
August 21, 2008 |
Results from the State Games of the West are available on the Results page. |
August 19, 2008 |
Minutes of the June CJL Meeting and Agenda for the August 24th CJL meeting are available on the Meetings page. |
August 18, 2008 |
Important Message to all CJL members and club leaders from CJL President Pat Nading-Amman |
August 17, 2008 |
The Boulder Judo Training Center will host a Kata competition on Saturday, Septemberember 13th. Details can be found on the Event Schedule Page. |
August 4, 2008 |
Welcome to the Fort Collins Judo Club, now a registered club with Colorado Judo League! Get club information and contacts on the Registered Clubs page. |
July 29, 2008 |
The Entry package for the 8th Annual Denver Classic is now available. Refer to the Event Schedule for a link. |
July 29, 2008 |
Colorado Judo League will hold its later summer meeting on Sunday, August 24th. Refer to the Meetings page for details. |
July 9, 2008 |
Times for the Judo portion of the Junior Judo Camp on Sunday, July 13th will be 2:00-4:00 PM, NOT 2:45-4:45PM as originally listed below. |
July 1, 2008 |
Change for last session of Junior Judo Camp: The last session of the Camp is changed to SUNDAY, JULY 13th (from Saturday, July 12). The morning conditioning session form 10:30am to 12:30am will still be at Westminster City Park Recreation Center at 10455 Sheridan Blvd (NW corner of 104th Avenue and Sheridan) and the Judo session will be back at Northglenn Recreation Center at 11801 Community Center Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233, 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM. 2:00-4:00 PM. |
Archive of the What's New Page from January through June 2008.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such
some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.
June 25, 2008 |
CJL is saddened to report that Mr. Frank Fullerton passed away last evening in Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas, due to cardiac complications. Mr. Fullerton was the first president of USA Judo, at a time when the organization was called United States Judo, Inc. and served in that capacity for 16 years, leaving office in 1996. He was Sport Director of the Pan American Judo Union at the time of his death. |
June 24, 2008 |
Last minute change for THIS Saturday Junior Judo Camp. The Judo Practice will be at Hyland Hills Judo Club from 3:15pm to 5:15pm. Address: 9165 Lowell Blvd Unit #D, Westminster, CO 80030; The morning conditioning session form 10:30am to 12:30am does not change. It will still be at Westminster City Park Recreation Center at 10455 Sheridan Blvd (NW corner of 104th Avenue and Sheridan). Do not forget to bring lots of water, looks like Saturday is going to be a very warm day! And do not forget to tell your coach to bring his running shoes! The soccer game will be Juniors against Coaches! See you on Saturday. The Junior Summer Camp Team: Jean-Luc, Simon, Warren and Julie |
June 24, 2008 |
The DBT Novice Tournament date has been changed to October 11, 2008 (from the previously announced date of Oct 25) |
June 3, 2008 |
Results of the elections that took place on Sunday, June 1st: Congratulations to the new Executive Committee (Officers and Delegates at Large): President: Pat Nading-Amman; Vice President: Ron Reser; Secretary: Matt Simmons; Treasurer: Diana Cheatum Delegates at Large: Verna Larkins, Jentry Kendal and Tammie Liddie. |
June 3, 2008 |
Results of the Front Range Judo Tournament are available on the Results page. |
June 3, 2008 |
Details of the June/July CJL training camp are available on the Event Schedule page. |
June 1, 2008 |
Results of the Boulder Mountain Judo Tournament are available on the Results page. |
May 21, 2008 |
Modifications/additions to the Front Range Judo Tournament have been announced: 1. The Tournament is extending the registration deadline to May24th (postmark) to accommodate requests by numerous individuals. 2. There will be a prize (judo gi, Mizuno bag) for the 2 clubs who have the most participations at the tournament (host clubs will be excluded). 3. For exhibition and team matches, the time match system will be used instead of just an Ippon match. Details here. |
May 20, 2008 |
A website link for the Colo. School of Mines Judo Club has been added to the Registered Clubs page. |
May 14, 2008 |
Don’t forget the Boulder Mountain Tournament this coming weekend. Early weigh-in will be conducted on Thursday, may 15th in Colorado Springs, Northglenn, and Boulder. Check the entry package on the event schedule for exact times and locations. |
May 14, 2008 |
The date of the State Games of the West is July 26th. On the Event Schedule, the date was incorrect and now has been corrected. |
April 27, 2008 |
The entry package for the Boulder Mountain Judo Tournament which will be held on May 17th, is available on the event schedule page. |
April 27, 2008 |
Results of the 40th Annual Northglenn Championship are available on the results page. |
April 23, 2008 |
Updates and Reminders for the Northglenn Championship:
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April 22, 2008 |
DON'T FORGET!! Northglenn Judo Club's 40th Annual Tournament will take place this coming weekend. Registration and Weigh-in occur on FRIDAY, April 25th, 3-9 PM at the Ramada Plaza, 120th and I-25. Referee Clinic Friday evening 6-8 PM. Tournament starts at 9 AM on Saturday morning. Adult Elite competition will begin at 1 PM. Free party following the event at the Northglenn Recreation Center. |
April 22, 2008 |
CJL will conduct the judo event at the State Games of the West on July 26th. Details on the Tournament Schedule. Volunteers are needed because this weekend is the same as that of Junior Olympics. Please contact Matt Simmons at simmonsmp@hotmail.com |
April 22, 2008 |
A CJL meeting, which will include election of Officers and Executive Committee members will take place at 1PM on June 1st at the Denver Buddhist Temple. |
March 14, 2008 |
The Front Range Judo Championships will be held on May 31, 2008. Please check the Event Schedule for details. |
March 14, 2008 |
A Judo Games Clinic will be held on March 30 at Denver Judo. . Please check the Event Schedule for details. |
March 14, 2008 |
The deadline for the CJL Banquet is March 15th. Please refer to the banquet invitation page for details of how to sign-up for the Banquet. |
March 7, 2008 |
Everyone is reminded of the Camp at the Boulder Judo Training Center on Saturday. The Schedule is: |
February 26, 2008 |
Results of the 2008 Colorado Judo League State Championships are available. |
February 21, 2008 |
Everyone is invited to attend the 2008 CJL Awards Banquet on March 22, 2008 in Littleton! |
February 21, 2008 |
Hyland Hill Judo School will host a tournament next year on February 28, 2009. Details will be forthcoming. |
February 20, 2008 |
The CJL Coach Commission has adopted new criteria for selection of the 2009 All Star Team. |
February 16, 2008 |
The 2008 Denver Classic Judo Tournament has been scheduled for November 15th |
February 15, 2008 |
Funeral services for Rev Okamoto's mother will be held as follows: |
February 14, 2008 |
Denver Judo will be offering two clinics at no charge on March 15-16. Details can be found in this flyer (pdf format.) |
February 14, 2008 |
CJL offers its sincere condolences to the Okamoto family upon learning of the passing of Reverend Okamoto's mother. She was an active supporter in the Japanese Community, living in the 'Little Tokyo' area of Los Angeles. Services will be held next week in Los Angeles. Details are pending, but we will follow up with more information when it becomes available. |
February 8, 2008 |
Revised CJL State Championships entry form can be found on the Event Schedule page. |
February 8, 2008 |
A Novice Category has been added to the CJL State Championships. Details will be forthcoming soon in a revised entry form. |
February 8, 2008 |
The 40th Annual Northglenn Judo Club entry package is available on the Event Schedule page. |
February 7, 2008 |
The CJL winter meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 9, at the Denver Buddhist Temple Judo Dojo, starting at 1 PM. The last meeting did not have a quorum, so registered clubs are requested to please send a representative to this meeting. |
January 29, 2008 |
Denver Judo is offering a 12 week strength and conditioning course, called Kettlebell Training. Details can be found in this PDF-format flyer. |
January 18, 2008 |
The entry package for the CJL State Championships is available on the Event Schedule page. |
January 18, 2008 |
Results of the 2008 OTC Winter Classic are available on the results page. |
January 18, 2008 |
Results of the 2007 Brian Olaon Winter Classic are available on the results page. |
January 9, 2008 |
CJL will conduct black belt promotion testing on March 15, 2008 at Denver Judo. Details can be found on the Promotion Page. |
January 9, 2008 |
The Colorado State Championships will be held on SUNDAY, February 24th at Northglenn Recreation Center. Details will be forthcoming soon. |
January 9, 2008 |
Because of a tournament site conflict, The Pikes Peak Judo Tournament, originally scheduled for February 23rd has been postponed to late spring or early summer. |
January 2, 2008 |
OTC Judo Club is pleased to announce that Danieska Carrion, two-time World Medalist from Cuba, will conduct a clinic the night before the OTC Winter Classic. The clinic will take place on Friday night from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m at the OTC in Colorado Springs and is FREE of charge to all teenagers/adults who are competing in the tournament and are USA Judo members. |
January 2, 2008 |
Minutes of the September, 2007 CJL meeting are now posted on the Meetings page. |
Archive of the What's New Page from July through December 2007.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.| December 29 | The CJL meeting scheduled for Sunday, January 20, will be held at the Denver Buddhist Temple Dojo, 1-4 PM. Refer to the Meetings page for additional information. |
December 27 |
A national coach certification clinic will be conducted by Pat Burris, 2-time Olympian and Director of USA Judo Coach Education and Certification, on Sunday, January 13th, 10:00 AM, at the Denver Buddhist Temple Dojo. Those interested in attending this clinic should contact Sam Hashimoto as soon as possible. |
December 23 |
A series of Judo Camps will be help in Colorado beginning February 2nd. See the Event Schedule for details. |
December 18 |
To all Clubs: Please send your club renewal paperwork and checks to Mrs. Verna Larkins for processing through CJL. |
December 9 |
Entry package for the 2008 OTC Classic Tournament is posted on the Event Schedule page. |
December 9 |
The CJL Kickoff Tournament, scheduled for January 26th has been cancelled. |
November 18 |
Results of the 7th Annual Denver Classic are available on the Results page. |
November 9 |
The entry package for the Brian Olson Winter Classic can be obtained on the Event Schedule page. |
October 29 |
The dates of the Midwestern Championship have been changed to March 1-2. |
October 25 |
The Judo Team at the US Air Force Academy invites spectators for the dual meet between their Judo Team and the team from the US Military Academy (at West Point). The meet will take place at 7 PM November 2nd in the Cadet Gym at the Air Force Academy. For further information, contact Joshua Lopez |
October 23 |
The Denver Classic will be awarding Mizuno judogis to the winners of the Open Divisions, sponsored by Hatashita Sports! |
October 11 |
The Event Schedule has been updated with new and corrected dates for January and March. |
October 5 |
CJL has established a scholarship page that provides eligibility requirements and an application package for CJL scholarships. |
October 5 |
The entry form for the 7th Annual Denver Classic to be held November 17th, is available on the Event Schedule page. |
September 30 |
The entry form for the 12th Annual Albert Tagawa Memorial Shiai has a minor modification. The only change is that the year on the cover page has been changed from 2006 to 2007. |
September 28 |
Ju Shin Kan Judo Club in Colorado Springs has a new website. Check out the Registered Clubs page. |
September 27&28 |
The CJL event schedule has been updated extensively, including many dates for 2008 and AN IMPORTANT DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE for the 2007 Annual Denver Classic Judo Tournament (to November 17 at Buck Community Center in Littleton) |
September 17 |
Procedures for reserving CJL's mats for use at tournaments were modified at the October meeting. |
September 17 |
The Officers page has been updated. |
September 13 |
Message from Pat Nading-Amman regarding guidelines for scheduling an event in Colorado Judo League. |
September 10 |
Reminder that Sept 19th is the annual "International Talk Like a Pirate Day." Don Martin, former sensei at the Boulder YMCA Judo Club, once observed more than 20 years ago, "Judo players would make good pirates." An accurate observation if there ever was one, so Avast! Have at 'er on the 19th! |
September 7 |
The Annual Denver Classic Judo Tournament has been scheduled for November 10th at Horizon Middle School. |
September 5 |
The results of Colorado athletes at the Fall Classic and Ladder Tournament are posted. |
August 30 |
The entry package for the 12th Annual Albert Tagawa Memorial Shiai (Novice and Developmental Tournament) is available. |
August 29 |
The Brian Olson Classic has been scheduled for December 1st. |
August 29 |
Tentative AGENDA for the CJL meeting, scheduled for September 16th is available. Details. |
August 17 |
The Next CJL meeting will be held on September 16th. Details. |
August 10 |
The Results Page has been updated with results from the World Youth and Student Games for the Blind, State Games of America, and a summary of all Colorado place-winners at the 3 Junior Nationals and Junior US Open. |
July 25 |
IMPORTANT CHANGE!! The start time of the CJL black belt promotion testing on August 18th has been changed FROM 1:00 PM TO 11:00 AM. |
July 12 |
Important information regarding the State Games of America: |
Archive of the What's New Page from January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such
some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.
June 25: The 2007 All Star team has been added to the Awards page.
June 25: Results of the 2007 State Championships are available.
June 20: Athletes are reminded that this weekends CJL State Championship is the qualifier if an athlete plans to participate in the Junior Olympics. Athletes must either be a current or former elite roster athlete OR must participate in their State Championship. Athletes do not need to win a medal, but need only participate in the State Championship in order to qualify for the Junior Olympics. Complete entry forms for the State Championsihip can be found on the event schedule page and for the Junior Olympics on USA Judo's website, www.usjudo.org.
June 20: The Boulder Judo Training Center will hold a summer day camp for all boys and girls ages 3-10 interested in learning or continuing their judo training while having some fun this summer. The camp will be July 9-13, 10 am – 3 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for young athletes to prep for the Junior Olympics, do fun activities, play athletic games, and meet other kids.
Cost $150 per Child
$175 per Child (includes gi)
50% OFF FOR SECOND AND THIRD CHILDREN
25% OFF IF YOU REFER A FRIEND
Call the Boulder Judo Training Center at 303-449-2241
June 15: The Colorado Judo League Promotion Procedures and Testing Requirements booklet has been updated and posted on the promotion information page. This document incorporates the USA Judo time-in grade and minimum age requirements, method for obtaining promotion points, and fees for the various belt ranks. In addition, it explains Colorado Judo League's testing procedures, deadlines for applications, and the written test that must be taken by all applicants.
June 15: Denver Judo will be hosting a clinic with 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson, tentatively scheduled for September 28-30. Details will be forthcoming.
June 15: Results of the 1st Annual Front Range Judo Championship are available on the results page.
June 4: The Colorado Judo League referee commission will conduct referee certification testing at the Front Range Judo Championship on June 9th in Colorado Springs. To be certified as a local referee, brown belt rank is required. To be certified as a regional referee, black belt rank is required. There will be a written test that is composed of 50 questions. Applicants may take this test any time during the tournament and will be given one hour to complete the test. For additional information, contact Bruce Larkins or Jentry Kendall.
June 3: EXTEMELY IMPORTANT!!! The CJL State Championship has been moved to SUNDAY, JUNE 24th because of a gym schedule conflict that was not communicated to us until now. The 2nd session of the training camp will be conducted on SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd. All tournament and camp times, deadlines, location, etc., remain unchanged. Only the dates have been changed. Camp sessions will start promptly ( 7PM Friday, June 22 and 9:am Saturdday, June 23) Please arrive 30 minutes early for the first camp session that you attend in order to verify or complete camp registration.
May 25: Attention Senior and Masters Athletes - Start time for your competition in the State Championship on June 23 has been moved one hour earlier than previously announced. Check-in/Registration/Weigh-in will be 11:00 am - 12:00 noon and Roll call will be at 12:30 PM. A modified entry form has been added to the event schedule page.
May 23: A number of clarifications have been added to the State Championships Entry Package. These include instructions for early weigh-in, discounted entry fees, and other important information. Please download the new package from the event schedule page.
May 23: Reminders and updates for the Front Range Judo Championships, June 9th:
1. The postmark deadline entry forms is May 29 after which a late entry fee will be assessed. Entry forms are available on the event schedule page.
2. There will also be a post-tournament party, so please plan to attend.
3. Athletes may also weigh-in at the tournament site, Colorado College, El Pomar Sports Center, from 4:00 pm through 7:30 pm on Friday, the day before the tournament. This time period was not previously announced as the organizers had not yet finalized their access times to the venue.
May 21: Details of the August black belt promotion test are posted.
May 21: Results of the 6th Boulder Mountain Championship are on the results page.
May 18: The Entry package for the Colorado Goodwill tournament is available on the Tournament Schedule page. This event is open to all players between 11 and 19 years of age of all skill and experience levels.
May 17: A number of CJL members received promotions at the latest meeting of the USA Judo promotion board.
May 17: CJL Scholarships are available to Athletes who are graduating High School or are currently in college. Please contact Mrs. Verna Larkins ( secusji@aol.com or 303-986-4305 ) as soon as possible for further information and to obtain an application form.
May 17: The Registered Clubs page has been updated.
May 16: Results of the OTC Classic tournament are available on the Results page.
To view pictures from this event please go to: http://www.pbase.com/jdanderson/2007_otc_classic - Please contact JD Anderson if you wish to order prints of any images. He can be reached at jjdanderson-nemos@hotmail.com or by cell phone at 719-440-4150.
May 16: Entry packages for both the CJL State Championships, June 23, and Rocky Mountain Roundup Judo Camp June 22 & 24 are available on the Tournament Schedule page.
May 16: USA Judo has revised the senior promotion system and CJL is now following these new procedures. A link to a pdf file describing the new procedures, requirements, and fees can be found on the Promotion Information Page.
May 10: CJL will hold it's State Championship on June 23rd at Northglenn Recreation Center. The Rocky Mountain Training Camp will be held in conjunction with the Championship: Sessions will be held Friday evening before the tournament and Sunday morning after the tournament.
May 10: The 2008 Paralympic Trials will be held in conjunction with the 40th Annual Northglenn Judo Championship.
May 10: The 40th Annual Northglenn Judo Championship has been scheduled for April 26, 2008. Please mark your calendars
May 2: The Registered Clubs page has been updated.
May 2: Minutes for the Colo. Judo League February, 2007 meeting are available.
April 30: Important announcements regarding the OTC tournament on May 5th:
1) The directions are incorrect on the entry form due to the fact that the Bijou exit is closed because of construction. Take the exit before Bijou (if coming from the north), after Bijou is coming from the south) which is Uintah. That exit number is 143. You will then take Uintah all the way until it dead ends, which is Union and then turn right (south) on Union, right (west) onto Boulder, Training Center is on the right.
2) There will be weigh-ins on Friday evening for the out-of-town folks as well as anyone else who want to weigh in. They will be at the Olympic Training Center from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
3) ZIP file of some forms that the OTC requires of every competitor. If participants can fill these out ahead of time it would sure speed up the registration process. If the participant is over 18, s/he can skip the waiver. Everyone still has to fill out the bio, hippa, and medical forms.
April 30: Details for the Colo. Judo League summer meeting June 3rd.
April 25: Colorado Athletes results at the Senior and Masters Nationals
April 25: There will be a Colorado Goodwill Tournament to be held in tandem with the 2007 IBSA (International Blind Sports Association) Youth and Student Championships on July 15th. This event is open to all players between 11 and 19 years of age of all skill and experience levels. Refer to the Tournament Schedule for an entry package.
April 25: The Front Range Judo Tournament will hold a party/picnic after the event at Ju Shin Kan Dojo and Flanagan park.
April 9: Results of the 2007 Northglenn Championship are available on the Results Page.
April 2: The entry package for the 1st Front Range Judo Tournament, to be held on June 9th is available on the Tournament Schedule page.
March 29: Tomorrow is the postmark deadline for the Northglenn Judo Championship. Mail your entry tomorrow and save $10.00. After tomorrow, entry fee is $55 and you must register as a "walk-up."
March 29: The entry package for the OTC Classic tournament has been added to the Tournament Schedule page.
March 29: Ed Liddie has been named as chairperson of the CJL Coach Commission. Commission members are: Warren Agena, Jeff Laurel, Paul Truong, Rich Riley, and Grace Jividen.
March 28: The CJL summer meeting has been scheduled for June 3, 1-5 PM at the Castle Rock Bank Building.
March 28: A link to the entry package for the 6th Boulder Mountain tournament has been added to the Tournament Schedule page.
March 23: A link to a new flyer for the OTC Judo Tournament has been posted on the Tournament Schedule page.
March 1: Results of the 2nd Pikes Peak Tournament are posted on the results page.
February 28: The Club Registration page has been updated.
February 27: The following updates to the 39th Northglenn Championships entry package have been made: 1) Headquarters Hotel will be the same as last year, the Ramada Plaza - $84 flat rate 1-4 persons; call 303-452-4100. Ask for the "Judo Rate"; 2) A Senior Novice Category has been added; 3) An entry form and additional information for the Team Tournament have been added.
February 27: The Arizona State Championships will be held on March 31st in the Phoenix area and is open to athletes from all states. Refer to the Tournament Schedule for additional information.
February 22-23: The Tournament Schedule has been updated with several new events and a flyer has been added for the March Madness clinic on March 16-18.
Also please note that the CJL State Championship, originally scheduled for March 3rd, has been moved to the weekend of June 23rd.
February 20: Link for website for Eastside Judo Club ( http://www.eastsidejudoclub.com/ ) has been added to the Registered Clubs page.
February 14: Early Weigh-ins for the Feb 24th Pikes Peak Judo Tournament are at:
Northglenn Judo Club – 11801 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO – Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Boulder Judo Training Center - 3070 28th Street, Boulder, CO – Thursday - 5:00 -7:00 pm
Olympic Training Center – Colo. Springs, Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Pikes Peak Christian School Gym - 5905 Flintridge, Colorado Springs, CO – Friday - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
February 2: A new tournament, the Front Range Judo Championship has been tentatively scheduled for June 9th in Colorado Springs. Mark your calendars!
February 2: The CJL Winter meeting has been rescheduled for February 18th at the same location as previously announced.
January 23: A REVISED Entry Package for the 2007 Northglenn Championship is available - Clarification that Senior players may participate in a weight division and, optionally, the Open division.
January 23: The OTC Judo Club has announced that they will host a tournament on May 5th. Detailed information will be forthcoming.
January 22: The Entry Package for the 2007 Northglenn Championship is available.
January 22: The Entry Package for the 2007 Pikes Peak Championship is available.
January 22: Results of the Brian Olson Winter Classic are available.
January 9: Photos for a slide presentation at the CJL awards banquet are needed from all clubs. Please submit photos to Heidi Moore.
January 9: Nomination forms for CJL's all start team, volunteer-, coach-, and referee-of-the-year have been updated on the awards banquet page.
January 9: The club contact page has been updated.
January 9: Everyone is reminded of the CJL Winter meeting on Sunday, January 14th
What's New Archive
Archive of the What's New Page from May 9, 2006 through December, 2006.
Note that this is a historical record of the What's New announcements and as such
some of the links may not be current, or may no longer exist.
December 8, 2006: The Brian Olson Winter Classichas been recheduled for January 13th.
December 5, 2006: Denver Judo will host a 3 day training camp March 16-18 as a warm up before the High School and Collegiate Nationals. Details will be forthcoming.
December 4, 2006: Selection Criteria and Call for Nominations: CJL All Star Team
December 4, 2006: 3rd Annual Colorado Judo League Awards Banquet announced.
November 29, 2006: Brian Olson Winter Classic Cancelled!
November 21, 2006: The 6th Annual Denver Classic Results are available on the Results page.
November 9, 2006: The list of registered clubs has been updated.
November 3, 2006: Minutes of the September, 2006 CJL meeting are available on the meetings page.
November 3, 2006: The next CJL promotion test will be on February 17, 2006. Details on the promotion information page.
November 3, 2006: Results of the 11th Annual Albert Tagawa Memorial Shiai.
October 13, 2006: The Entry Package for the 2006 Brian Olson Winter Classic is available.
October 12, 2006: Denver Judo is pleased to announce on-line registration for the 6th Annual Denver Classic Judo Championships to be held on November 18, 2006. Register before November 12 and receive a $5.00 discount on entry fee!! Go to www.denverjudo.com to register! Payment is accepted via PayPal. Attached is the entry packet with all information. Please direct any questions to Heidi Moore at judoheidi@earthlink.net or (303) 761-7524.
October 2, 2006: Team Colorado, and other awards given at CJL's two awards banquets.
September 19, 2006: Pikes Peak Tournament Scheduled for February 24th
September 19, 2006: DBT Novice Tournament Entry Form Available.
September 6, 2006: Fall Classic and Ladder Tournament Results
August 25, 2006: CJL promotions announced!
August 25, 2006: CJL will hold its Fall Quarterly Meeting on Sunday, September 24 at 1:00 PM at a location to be announced later.
August 25, 2006: Boulder Judo Training Center will hold a tournament on Saturday, December 2nd. Additional details will be forthcoming.
August 24, 2006: Results of the Denver Novice Tournament
August 9, 2006: Entry package for the Denver Classic on Nov 18th added.
August 9, 2006: Mat reservation form updated.
August 9, 2006: Results of the 2006 High School and Middle School Championships added to website.
August 5, 2006: Results of the Rocky Mountains State Games.
August 1, 2006: Important reminders for the Rocky Mountains State Games.
August 1, 2006: Results of the 2006 USA Judo Junior US Open International Championship in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
July 26, 2006: Modified Mat Reservation Form posted.
July 24, 2006: Results of the 2006 USJF Junior Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
July 24, 2006: Results of the 2006 USJA Junior Nationals in Boca Raton, FL
July 11, 2006: Results of the 2006 Junior Olympics in San Jose
July 7, 2006: Entry Package for the 2006 Denver Judo Novice Tournament (August 19) is available.
July 7, 2006: Results of the 2006 North American Indigenous Games.
June 15, 2006: Results of the 2006 Boulder Mountain Tournament
June 2, 2006: Minutes of the May 6th CJL meeting.
May 9, 2006: Those interested in, or needing, coach certification should click here.
May 9, 2006: Black Belt promotion testing will be held August 12th.