National Team Policies, Procedures & Governance

Judo Trinidad and Tobago (JudoTT)

Transparency • Fair Selection • Athlete Development • Good Governance

Overview

Judo Trinidad and Tobago (JudoTT) is committed to the highest standards of good governance, transparency, and athlete welfare in the administration and management of its National Team programme.

This page provides public access to the official policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern:

  • National Team selection and eligibility
  • Athlete and coach conduct
  • Training, competition, and development pathways
  • Ethical standards, including anti-doping and fair play

These documents ensure that all athletes, coaches, clubs, and stakeholders clearly understand how National Team decisions are made, what is expected of National Team members, and how JudoTT aligns with International Judo Federation (IJF) principles and international best practice.

Purpose of These Documents

The National Team governance framework exists to:

  • Promote fair, merit-based selection
  • Protect athlete welfare and integrity
  • Ensure accountability and consistency in decision-making
  • Clearly distinguish club activities from National Team (Team TTO) representation
  • Support long-term athlete development and high performance
  • Align JudoTT with international governance standards

All policies published here are applied uniformly and are subject to periodic review and approval by the JudoTT Executive Committee.

National Team Governance Documents

The following documents currently apply to the JudoTT National Team programme and are published in Draft status pending formal Executive approval. Once approved, updated versions will replace these drafts.

Selection, Eligibility & Structure

Athlete & Coach Conduct

Training, Development & Support

Ethics & Integrity

Important Notes

  • Approval Status
    All documents published on this page have been formally approved by the JudoTT Executive Committee and ratified by the JudoTT Member Clubs at the Monthly Meeting held on Sunday 8 February 2026. These documents are now in effect and will be reviewed and updated periodically in line with operational needs, governance requirements, and international best practice.
  • Application of Policies
    These policies apply to all athletes, coaches, and officials seeking or holding National Team (Team TTO) status.
  • National Representation
    Selection to the National Team represents Judo Trinidad and Tobago, not individual clubs. Continued club participation remains compulsory.

Questions or Clarifications

Athletes, parents, coaches, and clubs who require clarification on any policy or procedure are encouraged to contact the Secretary or National Coach (see contact us page).

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

JudoTT recognizes that governance is a living process. These documents will continue to evolve to reflect:

  • Athlete feedback
  • Competitive demands
  • International best practice
  • IJF and regional federation standards

Our goal is to build a fair, transparent, and sustainable National Team system that supports athlete excellence and national pride.

Download Governance Documents

All National Team governance documents listed below are available for public download. Documents are provided in PDF format for ease of access and reference.

Selection, Eligibility & Structure

  • [POL-NAT-202510-001] National Team Selection Policy (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [DOC-NAT-202510-004] National Team Structure and Roles (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [PRO-ATH-202510-006] Athlete Registration and Eligibility Procedures (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [FRM-SEL-202510-009] Athlete Application and Selection Form (Ratified [8th February 2026])
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Athlete & Coach Conduct

  • [POL-ATH-202510-002] Athlete Code of Conduct (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [POL-COA-202510-003] Coach and Technical Staff Code of Conduct (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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Training, Development & Support

  • [POL-TRN-202510-005] National Training and Competition Framework (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [POL-DEV-202510-010] Club Affiliation and Development Pathway Framework (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [POL-ATH-202510-011] Athlete Support and Development Policy (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [FRM-TRN-202510-013] Club Training Attendance Form (Ratified [8th February 2026])
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Ethics & Integrity

  • [POL-ETH-202510-012] Anti-Doping and Fair Play Guidelines (Rattified [8th February 2026])
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  • [POL-ETH-202510-014] Appeals and Grievance Policy (Ratified [8th February 2026])
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  • [FRM-ETH-202510-015] Notice of Appeal or Grievance Form (Ratified [8th February 2026])
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Document Status Definitions

JudoTT governance documents may be issued under different status classifications to ensure transparency and proper oversight. A Draft document is under development and subject to consultation and revision prior to formal approval. An Approved document has been formally adopted by the JudoTT Executive Committee. A Ratified document has additionally received endorsement by the JudoTT Member Clubs at a duly convened meeting. Once approved and ratified, a document is considered In Effect and forms part of the official governance framework of Judo Trinidad and Tobago. All documents remain subject to periodic review and amendment in accordance with governance best practice.

Amendment Procedure

JudoTT governance documents may be amended to reflect operational experience, regulatory changes, international federation requirements, or strategic developments.

Proposed amendments may be submitted by the National Coach, Executive Committee members, or Member Clubs. All amendments must be reviewed by the JudoTT Executive Committee and, where applicable, ratified by the JudoTT Member Clubs at a duly convened meeting.

Upon approval, updated versions will be issued with a revised version number and effective date. Superseded versions will be archived for record-keeping and governance transparency.

Version Control Legend

JudoTT governance documents use a structured reference code to ensure clarity and traceability. The format is:

[TYPE-CATEGORY-YYYYMM-XXX]

For example: [POL-NAT-202510-001], where the last three digits (001) indicate the unique document number across all JudoTT governance documents.

  • POL – Policy document
  • NAT – National Team category
  • 202510 – Originally issued October 2025
  • XXX – Document number unique across all documents

This numbering system ensures each document is uniquely identifiable and allows for controlled updates and historical record keeping.