Saturday 15th March, 2025
VENUE:
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
10am Registration
Theory for coaches 10:30am - 12:30pm
Theory Exam 12:30pm - 1pm
Results 1:30pm
EKF Tatami Coach Accreditation
Just like Referees & Judges, Coaches play an integral part to the success of sport karate. One of the most important parts of an athletes journey comes from the education and guidance from their coach. To ensure athletes are getting the best education, coaches must undergo some basic education to be able to coach at any EKF Championships. This education comes in the form of the EKF Tatami Coach Accreditation Qualification. Any coach wishing to coach at an official EKF Championships must acquire this qualification before being allowed to do so.
What is it and why do we need it?
The EKF Coach Accreditation Qualification, is designed to ensure that coaches who wish to coach their students at EKF championships meet certain criteria before being allowed to do so. Following the course, any coach allowed to interact with athletes will do so with the knowledge of what is expected of them, and a basic knowledge of the WKF competition rules.
Requirements - DBS
Firstly, and most importantly, a coach must have a current DBS certificate, which is registered on the Update Service. Safeguarding our members is our main priority, and coaches holding a DBS on the Update Service is an important part of the EKF process for protecting its membership.