The IJA is looking to establish the IJA/Sport Ireland Coaching Programme for 2022 whilst taking into consideration the current Covid 19 restrictions that are currently in place within the 32 counties. It should be noted that all coaching candidates must have a valid Covid 19 vaccination certificate to participate in coaching courses in 2022. A venue has been agreed in advance to host the coaching courses to allow for the classroom & practical elements of the course. The venue is Ashbourne Community School Sports Hall, Ashbourne, Co Meath. The following are dates for consideration for each of the Intro, Level 1 & Level 2 courses:
IJA/Sport Ireland Level 1
22nd & 23rd January Weekend 1, 5th & 6th March Weekend 2
IJA/Sport Ireland Introduction to Coaching Judo
19th February 1 Day
IJA/Sport Ireland Level 2
5th & 6th February Weekend 1, 26th & 27th March Weekend 2, 7th & 8th May Weekend 3
IJA/Sport Ireland Introduction to Coaching Judo
20th August 1 Day
IJA/Sport Ireland Level 2
3rd & 4th September Weekend 1, 22nd & 23rd October Weekend 2, 3rd & 4th December Weekend 3
IJA/Sport Ireland Level 1
8th & 9th October Weekend 1, 12th & 13th November Weekend 2
The IJA requires expressions of interest from candidates who wish to register for any of the above courses, you must hold an existing IJA/Sport Ireland Level 1 for at least one year before proceeding to register to the IJA/Sport Ireland Level 2. Please email admin@irishjudoassociation.ie in advance of the 13th January 2022 at 5pm to register to the early course in January & February 2022.
