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2025 CANADIAN
OPEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Similar to previous years, Judo Ontario will offer support to all Ontario athletes attending the Open Nationals in Calgary. Our assistance will primarily focus on communication, on-site logistics, and coaching support for athletes whose personal coaches are unable to attend. Coaches will also lead daily team warm-ups, which will be open to all athletes.

 

With the Open Nationals shifting to Calgary for the next three years, we will provide a single travel option for athletes to attend with Team Ontario (details below). This option is designed to support younger athletes who prefer to travel with a group or those who cannot attend with their club or family. Athletes who wish to travel independently or with their club/family, or those who need to travel on specific dates, are welcome to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements (details are provided in the technical package).

 

Event Registration – Open Nationals

 

Team Ontario - Registration

  • All Ontario athletes will be required to register through the link below for Team Ontario-Open Nationals. 

  • You will be asked to indicate if your personal coach will be attending, to help with planning and to ensure that all Ontario athletes are supported at the event.

  • U18 & U21 athletes will be asked to include a list to validate your eligibility (details below).

  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15th, 2025 (deadline for JO team travel option is March 28th)

  • https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-TeamOntarioOpenNationals

 

Athlete eligibility – U16, U18 & U21 Athletes

  • Summary info listed below, and full criteria listed in the Judo Ontario Athlete Handbook - https://www.judoontario.ca/judo-ontario-athlete-handbook

  • Athletes will be asked to provide a list to validate the minimum criteria as part of the Judo Ontario – Team Ontario registration on Trackie.

  • Competitions:

    • 4 or more competitions this year (Ont Open or Club A + 3 others) – this can include the Tora Annual on April 26/27

  • Training Camps:

    • 1 or more Judo Ontario Camps (Fall, Winter, March Break)

    • Non-GTA (250+ km): regional camp or training session

  • Training Sessions:

    • 6 or more Open Mat/Provincial Trainings

    • Non-GTA (250+ km): regional camp or training session​

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Coach Registration

 

Team Ontario – Clothing

  • Representing Team Ontario at Open Nationals is a prestigious honor, and we encourage all athletes from Ontario to come together and show their support at this key event in the Canadian circuit.

  • Team Ontario Clothing Requirement

    • All athletes competing at Open Nationals are expected to wear current Team Ontario clothing.

    • You are expected to wear your Team Ontario clothing on the day(s) of competition.

    • We also encourage you to wear it while spectating and supporting your fellow athletes.

    • Note: If you purchased a Team Ontario hoodie in 2023 or 2024, you do not need to purchase a new one this year.

  • Ordering Process:

    • Orders will be placed through our new Square online store - https://judo-ontario.square.site/

    • Clothing is available for pickup at Judo Ontario events or directly from the office at TPASC.

    • Shipping is also available for those who prefer it.

    • Note: Pickup at Nationals in Calgary will be limited, so we strongly encourage all clothing to be picked up prior to departure for Nationals.

  • Coaches' Apparel:

    • Coaches with 5 or more athletes attending Nationals will receive a Team Ontario polo shirt.

    • Coaches are also welcome to purchase additional clothing items, including the team hoodie/pants or polo shirt.

 

Team Ontario – Travel Option

Travel with Team Ontario to Open Nationals, where all logistics (flights, accommodations), coaching, and supervision will be provided. To ensure proper supervision and align with available resources, the trip will be limited to a single option, leaving from Toronto and staying for the duration of the event as well as the camp that follows. 

  • Dates:

    • Comp + Camp: Wednesday May 14th to Thursday May 22nd (exact days/flight times TBC)

    • Comp only: Wednesday May 14th to Monday May 19th (exact days/flight times TBC)

  • What is included:

    • Flight (from Toronto)

    • Accommodations at the UofC dorms (2 athletes per room)

    • Transport to/from airport

    • Banquet ticket (Sunday evening)

  • What is NOT included:

    • Event registration

    • Camp fee (if attending)

  • Cost:

    • Comp & Camp: $1500 (estimate)

    • Comp Only: $1250 (estimate)

    • Final cost will be confirmed once we have final numbers and exact flight costs.

    • Any changes to costs will be communicated prior to booking flights (refunds available if you choose to opt out).

  • Deadline:

    • Friday March 28th, 2025

  • Coaches/Chaperones:

    • Depending on participant numbers, we may need additional coaches to join the group. Travel and accommodation costs for these coaches will be covered. Please reach out to James Cunningham to discuss (executivedirector@judoontario.ca)

  • Travel Registration: https://registration.judocanada.org/event/2025-TeamOntarioOpenNationals-Travel​

ADDITIONAL FORMS & LINKS

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