Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 21.
- Minimum rank of Shodan with a working knowledge of the judo techniques included in the Judo Canada syllabus (up to and including Shodan).
- Trained Dojo Instructor (or old Level 2 Certified).
- A letter of recommendation from the provincial/territorial association stating that the participant works with Developing Competitors at the Provincial level; and meets the technical requirements.
- Completion of the multi sport Competition Development modules.
Competition Development In Training
- Have completed some of the judo-specific Competition Development modules.
Competition Development Trained
- Have completed all 6 multi sport Competition Development modules.
- Have completed all judo-specific Competition Development modules.
- Have completed the Make Ethical Decisions for the Coach of Developing Competitor module and online evaluation.
Competition Development Certified
- Have successfully completed Competition Development coach portfolio.
- Have successfully completed Competition Development evaluation.
- Minimum rank of Nidan.
- 240 hours coaching Provincial or National level athletes.