DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
'Igniting the passion'
Age Group: Third Year Cadet to First Year Senior
Objective:
To ignite athletes’ passion for taekwondo and introduce them to the realities of the Olympic journey.
There will be two separate ‘bootcamp’ weekends.
Their aim is to challenge athletes even further and review their passion and commitment to become a future Taekwondo Olympian.
Structure:
Fortnightly weekend training camps provide foundational contact and development.
Content:
● Focused competitive training on core modern taekwondo themes.
● Educational sessions on key topics, with tasks to reinforce learning between camps.
● Introduction to broader athlete support services.
● Coaching and competitive exposure at select E/G competitions.
Progression:
Athletes who fully engage with the Development Programme and demonstrate strong potential will be invited to progress to the Preparation Programme.
PREPARATION PROGRAMME
'Nurturing Growth and Skill'
Age Group: Second Year Junior to Third Year Senior
Objective:
To nurture athletes’ developing skills and build the tools needed to thrive within the World Class Programme.
Structure:
Weekly three-day training camps alternating Wednesday to Friday and Friday to Sunday.
Content:
● Individualised development across all performance areas.
● In-depth focus on advanced taekwondo competition themes.
● Holistic skills training, including cooking, communication, and organisation.
● Science-based yearly planning and periodisation introduced.
Progression:
Athletes who show the capability to perform competitively in senior G-class events and demonstrate professional behaviour will progress to the Confirmation Phase.
CONFIRMATION PHASE
'Shining Bright on the World Stage'
Age Group: First Year Senior and older
Objective:
To prepare athletes to confidently and competently embark on their Olympic or Paralympic journey.
Structure:
Full-time training integrated within the World Class Programme environment.
Content:
● Periodised training plan centred around biannual priority competitions.
● Continued focus on core competitive taekwondo themes.
● Tailored development of individual strengths and areas for improvement.
● Ongoing comprehensive performance development.
Progression:
Athletes who consistently perform in senior G-class events and demonstrate professional behaviour will be offered a place on the World Class Programme.
