Promotion Protocol FAQ.
Several NCJI members have asked questions about the recently developed NCJI promotion protocol and about NCJI sanctions.
The following should answer the inquires:
1. Why are we required to send a self addressed stamped envelope with our application for promotion to Mr. Bostic?
Promotion requests sent to Mr. Bostic must include an envelope with the correct postage addressed to the national office. The reason is that Mr. Bostic lives some distance from the nearest post office and would have to take off work to travel to the post office to weigh and mail the material to the national office. By including the address and correct postage/stamped envelope, once he has examined the promotion material and checked it for authenticity he can sign the application and leave it for the mail person to pick up from his mail box, saving time and unnecessary travel. Once the Promotion Board is selected by Mr. Bostic and in place the application will be reviewed by all prior to signing by Mr. Bostic and mailing. Do not send your application by registered mail or any other method that requires an additional trip to the Post Office.
2. Why has the NCJI changed its promotion procedure ?
The NCJI has changed the promotion procedure to provide shared responsibility for the important work of promotion documentation review and better ensured accuracy. This work may include contacting coaches and others to verify information in the promotion documents. The fact is USA Judo is scrutinizing all promotions to make sure they meet the criteria outlined on the USA judo web site. In all honesty the NCJI promotion procedure should have been changed years ago because some Dan grade ranks have slipped by us and should not have received NCJI endorsement for promotion.
3. Is the requirement only for those coach’s without high Dan rank?
All NCJI coach’s regardless of rank and or status in our Judo organization must comply with our protocol. This includes all Dan ranks submitted for consideration. Application for all Dan ranks are sent to Mr. Bostic for review not the national office.
4. What happens if the new Board or Mr. Bostic just doesn’t like me and won’t promote me?
If a promotion is refused, the applicant or his or her coach may petition the USA Promotion Board for review however this should not happen if everyone submits honest and straightforward applications within the guidelines of NCJI/ USA Judo.
5. I have been in grade for 10 years but now I want to return to the sport. Can I receive a catch up promotion to get started?
Time in grade is important and outlined on the USA Judo web site. Inactive time in grade is not to be considered. That is to say that one may have ten years between ranks and submits a application for promotion. If the ten years has been inactive (has little to no involvement in Judo) the Board will not pass the promotion. We are a small judo community, we know who works, competes and gives back. We also know who doesn’t. If the person has earned competition points the first several years and then goes inactive and then requests a promotion then the Board will consider the request based on the past activity but only if the activity can be verified. Remember no activity is simply no activity and puts one in the inactive category.
6. If placed 2nd and 3rd in several Nationals, but I only had two and three in the fight pool, what credit is given?
All activity must be verified, i.e. 2nd place 2009 Senior Nationals is not enough information Who did the person win against or how many in the fight pool. The more information the better. We were taught or should have been taught as young Judoka that tournament records are important. Unfortunately that requirement has not been practiced by all however the requirement is back and in force.
7. How does a clinic/tournament with Judo and Kick boxing get sanctioned by NCJI?
A word about NCJI Sanctions---The current information on USA Judo sanctions can be found on the USA Judo web site –USA Judo Uniform Sanctioning Procedure--. When applying for a NCJI sanction through Mr. Mayfield it would be well to review the requirements. Note two important issues. Only USA Judo registered clubs may apply for a sanction and the person applying must be a current USA Judo member. Note the time limit prior to the request and note that a sanction cannot be issued for a clinic or tournament that offers more than Judo. If NCJI sanctions an event that is prohibited then NCJI is held responsible and the organization and its Officers are libel. As President I cannot allow that risk, so if your event does not meet the current USA Judo Sanctions requirements do not ask for a Sanction from Mr. Mayfield.