There are new and excited faces taking over the Lake Country Judo Club.
Senseis Kathy Hubble and Chris Smiley are taking over the almost 40-year-old club this upcoming season starting in early September.
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Hubble, a seven-time Canadian judo champion, and Smiley, a five-time Canadian judo champion, hope the revitalization of the club will bring a surge back into the sport which is healthy, inexpensive and teaches discipline, teamwork, camaraderie, respect and tradition.
Registration nights are Sept. 5 and Sept. 10 from 5-9 p.m. More information can be found at or by contacting Hubble at 250-808-3842.
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