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 26 September Grove Health & Well-Being Centre
120 York Road, Belfast, BT15 3HF (Registration 9.45am)
Mat fee £8
10.00-11.30am NI Academy (8-11 years & Pre cadets up to 14 years)
11.30-1.00pm NITD Pathway & NITD Program (12 years +)
For information – This is a new format for NI Academy players. It will adhere to the ‘skills based’ NI Pathway Program to prepare for integration to the Talent Development Squad. There may be a crossover between squads to allow for transition. Please note that consistent attendance is imperative to progress.
Please ensure you bring water.
Joszef Balogh will lead the Academy session.
These sessions are designed for competitive and focused young Judoka in the age range, holding a minimum grade of 4th Mon.
Further Dates for 2026
(dates and venues TBC):
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.