Western Canada was recently represented at the 2011 US Weight Category Championships by the following competitors and officials:

　

Competitors:

　

Michi Nagase (2nd place)

Nathan Howat 

Mark Berg

Jordan Forget 

　

Officials:

　

Brad Gillespie

Tats Nakamura

Stuart Corrigal

　

Amidst tough competition, all competitors from Western Canada fought extremely well.  This event was the first of three selection tournaments for the North American team to the 10th World Open Tournament to be held in Japan in November.