What must a junior's coach have to be accredited?

Coaches must:

• be in good standing with their Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization and Taekwondo Canada;
• hold a valid 2026 World Taekwondo Global License with event pass (Kukkiwon certificate and photo uploaded);
• be registered and in good standing with the Coaching Association of Canada's Professional Coaching department;
• have completed Respect in Sport - Activity Leader Training;
• be certified through Taekwondo's NCCP training as Performance Coach (C1), Dojang Coach (C2) or Assistant Instructor (C3, which a coach may register under only once in a lifetime), with certifications completed before event registration closes.

Coach fees at the 2026 Nationals (USD, regular / late): C1 $75 / $95, C2 $100 / $120, C3 $150 / $170. Coaches' dress code: athletic attire, team tracksuit or business attire; no jeans, doboks, heels, sandals, caps or hats, and no chewing gum or use of electronic devices such as cell phones or video cameras.

Source: 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships Information Package.