Northern Ireland Talent Development Pathway & Academy
The Talent Development and Pathway Sessions are back in action, and we’re pleased to announce our next training day.
This initiative is kindly supported by the PeacePlus fund:
Saturday 1 August St. Mary’s High School, Irish Street, Limavady, BT49 9AB, 10.30-12.15 & 1.15-3.00pm (Registration at 10.15) £15
As we continue to build strong foundations at the start of the year, this is a great opportunity to refocus, raise standards, and push forward together as a squad.
Please ensure you bring water.
Squad Session Schedule and lunch is provided
• 10:30am-12.15pm – Session One
• 1:15pm–3:00pm – Session Two
Update on the Academy Sessions
Following recent feedback, Academy sessions will now run quarterly over the year and be announced on social media and sirectly to any connected parents. Joszef Balogh will lead this session.
These sessions are designed for competitive and focused young Judoka aged 8 to 11, holding a minimum grade of 4th Mon.
Further Dates for 2026
(dates and venues TBC):
Saturday 1 August St. Mary’s High School, Irish Street, Limavady, BT49 9AB, 10.30-12.15 & 1.15-3.00pm (Registration at 10.15) £15
Saturday 22nd August St. Mary’s High School, Irish Street, Limavady, BT49 9AB, 10.30-12.15 & 1.15-3.00pm (Registration at 10.15) £15
Saturday 26th September Time and Venue To be confirmed £8 NI Academy 8-11years, NI Pathway 12 years +, NITDP, NIPP
Saturday 17th October North Coast Grappling, 17 Victoria Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6DW, 11.00-1.00pm (Registration at 10.45am) £8 NI Pathway 12 years +, NITDP, NIPP
Saturday 14th NovemberGrove Health and Well-Being Centre, 120 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3HF, 10.00-12.00 (Registration at 9.45am) £8NI Pathway 12 years +, NITDP, NIPP
Saturday 28th November Time and Venue To be confirmed £8 NI Academy 8-11years, NI Pathway 12 years +, NITDP, NIPP
You can find out more about the Talent Development structure and process here – NI Talent Development Pathway Squad Details
Any questions please email – chairman@nijudo.com
The mat fee per player will be advertised by each session and must be paid on the day and card facilities are unavailable.
Lead Coaches: Stephen McCluskey, Joszef Balogh and Jonathan Cooke.