Summary of Process – Next Steps The draft nominations and ranking list for the 2025-26 Quest for Gold program are included below. Please review the information and contact the Quest for Gold Committee Chair James Cunningham ( executivedirector@judoontario.ca ) with any questions or concerns.   The Quest for Gold selection criteria lists the details for how the rankings were calculated and the selection process for each category. What is listed below is the summary of the selection decisions....

It is with deep saddness that Judo Ontario announces the passing of  Fran McCrodden , a respected volunteer and leader whose service strengthened judo in Ontario for more than four decades. Fran’s judo journey began in the early 1970s when she enrolled her children at  Tora Martial Arts Club in Brampton . Her support quickly grew into a lifelong commitment to the sport, driven by her belief in judo values and community. At the club level, Fran was elected the  first female Director of Tora...

DA/ DI NCCP Coaching Course March 20-22, 2026 Location – Hayabusakan Judo Club (Thornhill, ON) Course Conductor – James Millar Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/delivery/14537 MPORTANT! Coaches interested in taking the combined DA / DI course, must attend all activities as listed below. To sign up for only the Dojo Instructor course, coaches must have completed the DA course or Community Coach training (Shodan + online CAC modules)  Note - pay attention to the payment options...