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The BJA are pleased to announce the publication of a brand new Coach Register.
In a landmark step for judo in Great Britain, British Judo, supported by the Home Nations, has officially launched our new Coach Register aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the sport and ensuring a high standard of coaching across Great Britain.
This initiative is a key part of British Judo’s broader strategy to protect the sport and those involved, aligning with our “3 Steps Safe” program designed to maintain standards for coaching, safeguarding, and club management.
Protecting the Integrity of the Sport
The Coach Register is more than a simple directory; it is a tool to enhance the safety, professionalism, and overall experience for members across all levels of the sport.
With 95% of coaches surveyed back in April backing this initiative, the register is expected to bolster trust in judo coaching by ensuring that only certified and qualified coaches are actively working in clubs or delivering Judo in the community. By providing transparency about a coach’s qualifications and coaching status, the register ensures that everyone from parents to judoka can have confidence in the quality and safety of their instruction.
While the Coach Register already covers a significant number of judo coaches across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, it is important to note that not all Scottish coaches are included yet. British Judo is actively working with JudoScotland to incorporate Scottish coaches into the register with a JudoScotland Coach Finder to follow. However, there are plans in place to make this system fully inclusive in the near future, creating a UK-wide standard for judo coaching.
The Coach Register is updated the first week of the calendar month.
The ‘Primary Club’ of the coach, is the club that the coach has on their BJA membership profile- they may coach at other clubs.
If you notice any discrepancies in the register you can check your own data in your ‘MyDojo’ account. For all other queries, please contact data@britishjudo.org.uk
British Judo’s 3 Step Safe Programme
Click here for more information about British Judo’s 3 Step Safe Programme.