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Introduction to Foundation Coaching - Club Participation Coaching As part of the new coach education pathway the GymSTART foundation coaching course will serve as the first entry point for you to begin your coaching journey through either the GymSTART or Discipline Specific coaching pathways. After completion of this course and under the direct assistance and supervision of a lead coach, you will be certified and accredited to assist and support safe, fun, and participant-centred gymnastics sessions within your club. Click here to view the education strategy 2021 - 2024 which includes information on the new coach education pathway Who is the course for?: The course is ideal for any club members aged 14 and above who are looking to get involved in taking their first steps in coaching. The course will provide you with the key skills needed to assist and support a Level 1 or Level 2 (and above) coach in delivering fundamental gymnastics skills within your syllabus, across any participation/recreational level programmes that run in your club. * Please note this course is suitable for participants involved in any gymnastics discipline. What will be the course involve?: eLearning: You will complete a short series of eLearning modules through our LMS platform. The modules will explore an introduction to a participant centred approach to coaching gymnastics at a foundation level and you will discover the very basic principles around how to coach skills at a recreational/participation level. Completion of these eLearning modules is compulsory, as you will be expected to demonstrate the content covered when involved with coaching at your club. Practical day coaching: You will learn how to safely coach and develop the fundamental gymnastics skills on your syllabus that form the foundation to all gymnastics disciplines. Throughout the day you will work with your peers developing your participant centred approach to coaching children. There will also be continuous group-based activities aiming to introduce and develop some of the basic ‘how to coach’ skills. What resources are included?: To support the safe development of gymnastics skills from your syllabus, you will be provided with our GymSTART Awards Scheme (Floor Awards and Apparatus &  Group Awards) which encourages coaching gymnastics within a fun environment, while supporting participants in the progressive development of new skills across participation levels. * Please note that you can only assist in coaching the skills from the awards resource that match the skills delivered from this foundation course syllabus Criteria for eligibility: Candidates must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the course and current members of a Gymnastics Ireland registered club. Any candidate 16 years old and above must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguarding Training before booking on the course Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under 18 years old must complete the online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and to access and complete the course content. This form must be completed before course enrolment. Delivery method and duration: Compulsory eLearning modules – taking approximately 1 hour to complete all online Practical coaching – 1 day (8 hours delivery in total) Do I need to bring participants? You are not required to bring participants, but you will be required to physically take part in the activities themselves. Therefore, it’s important to wear appropriate clothing. What qualification do I receive?: There will be no assessment. You will be accredited with a Certificate of Attendance once you complete all your eLearning modules and attend the practical day Course venue: Kilkenny Gymnastics Club Course date: 14th April 2026 - 10am to 6pm (candidates only to attend) Course documents: Coaching Policy Click here Course Syllabus & Accreditation Regulations Click here Course Cost €100 Read more

Overview This CPD course supports coaches to apply the Gymnastics Ireland Stretching Policy (2026) safely and confidently in their club environment. It combines evidence-based theory with practical application through an assessed case study. The course explains the rationale behind the policy's permitted and prohibited stretching techniques, equips coaches to communicate the changes positively to gymnasts and parents, and supports coaches to plan, deliver and evaluate flexibility programmes that align with current best practice. Who this course is for? This course is recommended for all GI registered qualified coaches regardless of level. Mandatory for all GI registered and active Level 2 coaches and above must complete this course by 1st December 2026. Course content: A 1-hour pre-recorded presentation 30+ example videos demonstrating stretching techniques aligned with the policy Supporting articles from the scientific community A summary document of the GI Stretching Policy A theory knowledge check An assessed case study with coach and gymnast reflection Reviewer feedback against a published marking rubric Time commitment This is a self-paced course with a fixed 90-day window for case study submission. Realistic completion time is 10–12 weeks from enrolment, including a 6–8 week practical case study with a gymnast (or group of gymnasts) in your club. 90-day deadline The case study must be uploaded within 90 days of enrolment. Failure to upload by this deadline results in the course being marked incomplete. Re-enrolment, including payment of the €30 fee, is required to continue. Certification requirements Watch the recorded presentation in full Complete the theory knowledge check  Plan and implement a 6–8 week flexibility enhancement programme with a group or individual gymnast in your club Reflect on the process and outcomes Upload the completed case study to LearnUpon within 90 days of enrolment Receive feedback against the marking rubric within four weeks of submission Receive certification of completion Resubmission for failed case studies Coaches whose case study does not meet the marking rubric on first submission will have a single 30-day window to revise and resubmit. This applies to coaches who submit by the 1 December 2026 deadline. Where the resubmission also does not meet the rubric, the course is marked incomplete. Re-enrolment, including payment of the €30 fee, is required to continue. Coaches who do not submit a case study by 1 December 2026 are non-compliant with the GI Stretching Policy (2026). Cost €30 per coach. The fee may be paid by the individual coach or by the club, at each club's discretion.  Refunds are not available once enrolment is complete. Re-enrolment is required if the 90-day deadline is missed. Ongoing support On enrolment, candidates have access to support and review of their work throughout the completion process. Details on how to access this support are provided within the course.   Read more

This webinar is specifically designed for Gymnastics Ireland member clubs to highlight the critical importance of timely accident reporting within the sport. Prompt and accurate reporting of incidents not only ensures the safety and wellbeing of athletes and staff but also plays a vital role in effectively managing and resolving casualty claims.   Clubs will gain a clear understanding of how early reporting can significantly influence the assessment and settlement of claims, helping to reduce costs and protect the organisation. The session will cover how claims arise, the impact of timely information on claim outcomes, and how insurers respond when incidents are reported promptly.   By attending, participants will learn practical steps to improve reporting processes, enhance risk management, and maintain a safer environment for all involved. Read more

Community Sport Facility Fund 2026 - 'Being Grant Ready' This webinar will provide valuable information for any club members involved with grant applications for this funding. Discussion topics include: What is eligible for funding? Who can apply? How to prepare a grant application The application process & scoring criteria Maximising your score & success potential Read more

This course is mandatory for all existing Trampoline judges (Levels 1, 2 & 3) that qualified in the 2022 – 2024 Cycle.  All existing judges qualified from that cycle must attend this revalidation course to "re-qualify" for this 2025 – 2028 cycle. Candidates will not be qualified to judge at any GI Competitions if they do not attend this revalidation course. Course Outline: The duration of the course will be 40 minutes and delivered virtually through Zoom on the GI - LMS platform LearnUpon The course will cover updates to the newest version of the Code of Points for 2025-2028, rules that relate to international competitions for those who attend and changes to execution judging for the new cycle There will be NO exam  but you must complete and pass the knowledge check at the end. Candidates must attend the full duration of the course to gain revalidation Criteria for Eligibility: Must hold a Level 1, 2, or 3 judging qualification from the 2022 – 2024 cycle Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under the age of 18 must complete the online consent form to create an account on LearnUpon. This form must be completed to enrol on the course. Must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguard Training Course Venue: Online through your LearUpon account Candidates must have their own LearnUpon account to enrol and access the course Course Date: Can be completed anytime online Course Documents: Judging Policy Click here Course Cost: €40 Read more

This course is mandatory for all existing Tumbling judges (Levels 1, 2 & 3) that qualified in the 2022 – 2024 Cycle.  All existing judges qualified from that cycle must attend this revalidation course to "re-qualify" for this 2025 – 2028 cycle. Candidates will not be qualified to judge at any GI Competitions if they do not attend this revalidation course. Course Outline: The duration of the course will be approx 30 minutes and can be accessed virtually through your LearnUpon account upon purchase The course will cover updates to the newest version of the Code of Points for 2025-2028, rules that relate to international competitions for those who attend and on changes to execution judging for the new cycle There will be NO exam but you must complete and pass the knowledge check at the end. Candidates must view the content through the full duration of the course  Criteria for Eligibility: Must hold a Level 1, 2, or 3 judging qualification from the 2022 – 2024 cycle Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under the age of 18 must complete the online consent form to create an account on LearnUpon. This form must be completed to enrol on the course. Must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguard Training Course Venue: Online through your LearUpon account Candidates must have their own LearnUpon account to enrol and access the course Course Date: Can be completed anytime online Course Documents: Judging Policy Click here Course Cost: €40 Read more