Member Statement (1 May 2025)

From Hansard (1 May 2025)

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Moose Jaw Judo Club Wins Provincial Title

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In April Moose Jaw hosted provincials for the sport of judo. Congratulations to all the athletes from across the province who came to compete. Two judo clubs from Moose Jaw sent athletes: Control Jiu Jitsu and the Moose Jaw Koseikan Club. Athletes from both clubs had a great showing. They had fun, were competitive, and improved their skills.

Congratulations to the Moose Jaw Koseikan Club, who defended their provincial club title. The Koseikan Club is home to four of the six nationally ranked judo athletes in Saskatchewan. Avery Gibney is a member of this club. She is 19 years old and has her second-degree black belt. Avery is currently ranked seventh in her category in Canada.

Avery has a great role model in her mother, Destiny Diehl, who also has her second-degree black belt. Destiny placed fifth in the 2024 world veterans championship. Destiny is fulfilling her passion to promote and improve the status of women’s judo in Saskatchewan. She is a high-performance coach with the Koseikan Club and has coached internationally with Team Canada.

The lessons of judo — adaptability, discipline, and courage — empower these athletes to succeed in life. Please join me in celebrating all judo athletes, coaches, and organizers in this province.

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