Open Nationals - Team Ontario Info
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 continuing in Calgary for the next two years, we will provide the same travel option as we did last year (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).
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.
- U21 & younger athletes will be asked to include a list to validate your eligibility (details below).
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 23rd, 2026 (deadline for JO team travel option is Feb 28th)
- https://registration.judocanada.org/event/opennationals2026
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 of competitions to validate the minimum criteria as part of the Judo Ontario – Team Ontario registration on Trackie.
- ** UPDATED for 2025/26 **
- Athletes are expected to participate in a minimum of 4 competitions prior to Open Nationals. This must include either the Ontario Open or an Ontario Club A tournament and at least 3 other sanctioned tournaments (Ontario, Canada, International).
- Competition requirements must be completed by the end of March 2026. Tournaments between April 2025 and March 2026 are eligible for qualification for 2026 Open Nationals.
Event Registration – Open Nationals
- Athletes will complete their own event registrations directly with Judo Canada (Trackie link below). This will cover competition fees, banquet tickets, hotel non-residency fee and training camp fee.
- PLEASE REVIEW TECHNICAL PACKAGE FOR FULL INFORMATION
- TECHNICAL PACKAGE / DEVIS TECHNIQUE – Judo Nationals
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 23rd, 2026 (late May 14th)
- https://registration.judocanada.org/event/opennationals2026
Coach Registration
- All coaches must register with Judo Canada for Nationals (no cost if done prior to April 23rd)
- Coaches must be minimum Dojo Instructor certified and complete Respect in Sport training since Jan 2022 (Link below)
- https://registration.judocanada.org/event/Opennationals2026-Coach
- https://judo-canada-al.respectgroupinc.com
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/track suit since 2023, 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.