2026 National NextGen Camp
January 15, 2026 - January 18, 2026
There are just 55 places available for this camp, for judoka born in 2011 and 2012. This camp will introduce them to the essentials for competition judo for their Cadet years and beyond.
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THIS CAMP
The program will include:
- Judo training sessions teaching important skills for competitive judo
- Fun and games to improve physical abilities, on and off the Judo mat
- Education about the elements that contribute towards becoming a successful judo athlete, such as goal setting, and performing at your best
- Education about how to successfully transition from a senior girl/boy to a cadet athlete
- Introduction to the JA High Performance program and what younger athletes need to know
- Hearing from successful athletes who have competed on the top level internationally
- A tour of the Australian Institute of Sport
COST: $350. This includes all meals at the AIS dining hall, accommodation, training facility, and coaching. This does NOT include your travel to Canberra.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to attend this camp, your judoka must be:
- A financial member of JA
- Born in 2011 or 2012
- Minimum grade of 3rd Kyu (green belt)
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Athletes (or their families) must arrange their own travel to Canberra and make their own bookings. Please arrive at the AIS by 1pm on the 15th January 2026, and depart at or after 3pm on the 18th January 2026.
Judo Australia wants to make sure that athletes are safe when travelling to and from the camp, so once athlete invitations are finalized, everyone will be given contact details of other athletes and parents who are attending the camp from their local area. This will allow parents to coordinate flight bookings, bus tickets, or car-pooling to allow athletes to travel together.
If one of the coaches for the camp is from your state, they will also help with this coordination process. JA will arrange for athletes to be picked up from Canberra airport or coach station by an adult staff member or coach.
WHO WILL BE COACHING?
The camp will be run by four coaches selected from around Australia who are experienced in coaching State level athletes. All coaches have Working with Children checks and are certified to safely look after children.
Does attending the camp mean I will be more likely to be selected to represent Australia in the future?
No, it will be educational and fun. Our aim is for you to grow your judo and learn about the Pathways approach, but attendance has no bearing on future selection.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Maria Pekli
General Manager of Performance & Pathways
[email protected]
