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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.
Updated flyer

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

Updated flyer

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:

1.      Registration/Check-in/Weigh-in is on Friday 3-9 PM at the Tournament Headquarters hotel, the Ramada Plaza, 120th Ave. and I-25, just north of the Northglenn Recreation Center.  There will be NO WEIGH-IN on Saturday.

2.      Athletes who have already sent in registration materials must check in with tournament officials at the Hotel, obtain their weigh-in card, and then proceed to weigh-in.

3.      Athletes who are registering for the first time must fill out all paperwork, obtain appropriate signatures, and pay the entry fee before proceeding to weigh-in.
All Athletes should bring their membership cards for verification.  Athletes who hold Black Belt rank should bring proof of rank.  Coaches who sign the non-black-belt waiver for their students should also bring proof of their own black belt rank.

4.      Coaches should check-in during the 3-9 PM period at the Ramada Plaza in order to receive credentials that will provide free admission to the tournament site and privileges to sit in the coaching chairs at mat side.  Only coaches who have checked in with tournament officials will be allowed to coach mat side.  Credentials can also be obtained at the 8:30 AM coaches meeting at the tournament site.  ALL COACHES should attend this meeting in order to be briefed on rules and procedures in effect at this event.

5.      There will be a Referee Seminar conducted by national and international referees on Friday evening, 6-8 PM in the Mountain View room of the Northglenn Recreation Center (adjacent to tournament headquarters.)

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:
       - 9 to 12pm for teenagers
       - 2pm to 5pm for adults
 

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.  
The 2009 Team will be selected NEXT YEAR based on performances at tournaments THIS year (2008.)  

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:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008; 7:30 PM
Senshin Buddhist Temple; 1311 W. 37th Street; Los Angeles, CA 90007
Rev. Masao Kodani;
Kaku_Ryu@yahoo.com

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.
NOTE that the check-in/weigh-in/roll-call times for the Senior and Masters Categories have been moved 1/2 hour earlier and a NOVICE Category has been added

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.
What:  Danieska Carrion Clinic
When:  Friday, January 11, 2008
Where:  Olympic Training Center dojo, Colorado Springs, CO
Time:  5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

REMINDER:  Pre-registration deadline is January 4th.  Feel free to contact Tammie Liddie with any questions.  

January 2, 2008

Minutes of the September, 2007 CJL meeting are now posted on the Meetings page.

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