UPDATE Wed 14 Sep 2022: Due to other commitments, I'm unable to start the scheduled advertised program next week so unfortunately I will have to cancel and refund for those that have registered. I'll re-examine later in the fall if Jan 2023 and onward will work. My apologies for this inconvenience. Please consider joining other judo clubs that may have suitable programs for your kids and the adults as well. The information and contacts are listed in club page of this website. Sincerely - Dan Poelman: NLJ Club Head Coach and Instructor.
Northern Lights Judo Club (NLJ)
Head Sensei: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (c867-334-3137) with coaches Jacob Melanson & Bernard Briggs.
Location: Elijah Smith Elementary (ESE)
About this judo club:
Northern Lights Judo Club (NLJ) is a recreational/competitive judo club in Whitehorse dedicated to the education and promotion of Kodokan judo. Our programs focusses on kids - boys and girls from white belt to orange/green belts under 13 years of age with emphasis on fun, effort, and respect.
Ages:
Our judokas (people that practise judo) range from 5 to 12 years of age, beginner to competitor with separate classes for novice (5-7 years and 8-12 years) and intermediate (returning/coloured) members (8-12 years).
Club Location:
Our judo classes are in the gym of Elijah Smith Elementary (ESE).
Club Entry and Exit:
Enter and exit through the main school doors and not the gym doors. Knock on the gym doors and someone will let you in through the main doors. Shoes and boots should be removed inside main entrance.
Club Categories:
• Ninjas are our novice active judokas with belts of White, White-Yellow, or Yellow from ages 5 to 7 years;
• Samurais are our novice FUNdamental judokas with belts of White, White-Yellow, or Yellow are typically in the age range 8 to 12 years;
• Warriors are our intermediate, more experienced and returning Learn to Train judokas with belts of Yellow-Orange, Orange, or Orange-Green, and even Green are about ages: 8-12 years with club tournament experience in the Yukon, and some have competed at tournaments outside the Yukon.
Club Schedule:
Mondays:
• Samurai & Warrior (8-12): 5:15pm to 6:45pm in gym.
Wednesdays:
• Samurai & Warrior (8-12): 5:15pm to 6:45pm in gym.
• Ninja (5-7): 5:15pm to 6:00pm in gym.
Note:
• In the gym:
Setup mats 5pm to 5:15pm, On the mats 515pm,
Off the mats 645pm, Clean & store mats 645pm to 7pm.
Saturdays:
• Invitation only: 3pm to 6pm in gym.
Sundays:
• Invitation only: 10am to 12pm in gym
Club Calendar (2022/2023):
NLJ Classes starts Monday 19th Sep 2022 scheduled until Wednesday 14th Dec 2022, and Wednesday 4th Jan 2023 and ends Wednesday 26th Apr 2023.
NO judo classes (stat holidays, PD day, other activities, etc.):
06 Mar to 20 Mar 2022 (spring break),
Wed 28 Sep 2022,
Wed 10 Oct 2022,
Mon 05 Dec 2022,
Wed 07 Dec 2022,
Sat 10 Dec 2022 to Mon 02 Jan 2023 (christmas break),
Mon 16 Jan 2023,
Sat 11 Feb 2023 to Sun 26 Mar 2023 (spring break),
Mon 10 Apr 2023.
Gear:
Gi (uniform) can be purchased from the head sensei.
Mikado brand - single weave white gi (jacket, pants and white belt) - sizes (0000, 000, 00, 0,1, 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6 & 7) one price of $60.
Mikado brand - single weave blue gi (jacket, pants) sizes (000, 00, 0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7) one price of $75.
Check for used gi at Changing Gear store or contact me.
If you don't have a gi on the 1st day of class, don't worry - show up with pants or shorts and preferably sweater or long sleeve shirt.
Note: When competing in the Yukon some clubs will have tournaments rules that require a white gi to compete.
Etiquette & Hygiene:
• Keep your judo gi clean.
• Girls must wear white t-shirt under the gi.
• Keep nails trimmed.
• Feet and hands are to be kept clean.
• Bring and wear own slippers when not on the mats.
• Bring and use own water bottle.
• Bow to your partners.
• Stay home if sick.
• Listen when sensei or coach speaks.
Club's Programs & Fees:
Judo Program 2022/2023
• Love Judo Program fee is $395 includes 1 year membership dues:
A) 2 classes per week from Sep 2022 to Apr 2023. *****Discount $45 off on the Love Judo Program only until 15 Oct at fee of $350.*****
• Like Judo Program fee is $250 includes 1 year membership dues:
A) 2 classes per week and starts from Sep until Dec (half season @2x/week) or;
B) 2 classes per week and starts Jan until Apr (half season @2x/week) or;
C) Ninja (5-7) or others: 1 class per week and starts Sep until Apr (full season @1x/week).
Membership:
• Valid from 01 Sep this year to 31 Aug next year.
• Membership is for this club, the Judo Yukon Association, and Judo Canada.
• Membership provides covers accident and liability insurance.
• Membership allows you to participate in classes, tournaments, clinics and other sanctioned judo events.
• Membership fees pays partially for the following: program offered (judo classes), service of this website, use of the rollout mats, entry fees to Yukon shias, grading, grading certificate, belt, membership card, judo athlete photo profile (if available), accident/liability insurance, & certain costs for coaches/members (i.e. honorarium, courses, travel, accommodations, etc), and other judo related expenses.
• NOTE: Family Discount - pay for 2 Programs (any combination of the programs) and rest of the family is free with NLJ - you still need to be registered online.
• NOTE: Novice (5-7years) is the 2C program only (full season @1x/week). Judo Gi cost is separate, and Judo Yukon Championship fee is separate. Refund: Club
Refund Policy:
Fees, less a $25 admin fee, will be fully refunded before deadline. After the deadline date of the 1st half season is Oct 30th, this year and the 2nd half season is Jan 31st, the following year - all registration fees are forfeited. Or deadline is 10 calendar days after payment. After the deadline date - fee is forfeited.
Registration:
Click on link below for online registration.
Protocol:
Protocol:
This club acknowledges the COVID 19 guidelines from the CMOH.
Online Registration will open 05 Sep 2022