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Course Description We are delighted to deliver this online Coach Educational information session as part of the Gymnastics for All (GfA) Display Gymnastics development. How to develop your clubs display programme. This online information session is designed to introduce the learner to different areas of Display Gymnastics, giving ideas for advancing your display programme to the next level. Content: Types of clubs involved in GfA Display The value of GFA Display Gymnastics in clubs How to start Club logistics and developing GFA Display Gymnastics within your club *Club story - Rotate Gymnastics Clubs journey in GfA Display Gymnastics,  involvement with the GI Club Display Mentor Programme, programme development since the Display Mentor Programme and looking to the future. International GfA events and festivals (EuroGym, World Gymnaestrada, and World Gym for Life Challenge?) Club story - Arklow's journey to Eurogym 2024 and now the club has developed since then.  Q & A   Who Is This Aimed At? These workshops are for any coach working in or working to develop Display Gymnastics within their clubs.   Criteria For Eligibility Must be a minimum of 16 years of age (at the time of the workshop). *Any candidate in attendance under the age of 18 must complete an online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and access any online content. This form must be completed before course enrolment. * Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Must have completed a GI recognized coaching course (Level 1 upwards) Must have completed Garda vetting and safeguard training.   Details Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 Time: 6.30-8pm Location: Online - Zoom  Who is it for: Any member club who wants to find out more about GfA Display.   Delivery method and duration: 1.5 Hours online session.   Tutors: Presenter/ Key Speaker: Katy Cuddington - Gymnastics Coach, Coach Developer and Assessor.   Closing Date: 11th June 2025 Course Cost: Free to member clubs as part of GI Exchange week Read more

Course Description We are delighted to deliver this online information session as part of the Gymnastics for All (GfA) Display Gymnastics development. FIG, 18th World Gymnaestrada, Lisbon, Portugal, 2027 This online information session is designed to introduce the learner to FIG's Biggest GfA International event. Content: What is World Gymnaestrada? What is happening at World Gymnaestrada, Lisbon, Portugal 2027? How to get involved? Q & A   Who Is This Aimed At? These workshops are for any coach working in or working to develop Display Gymnastics within their clubs.   Criteria For Eligibility Must be a minimum of 16 years of age (at the time of the workshop). *Any candidate in attendance under the age of 18 must complete an online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and access any online content. This form must be completed before course enrolment. * Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Must have completed a GI recognized coaching course (Level 1 upwards) Must have completed Garda vetting and safeguard training.   Details Date: Wednesday 11th of June 2025 Time: 7.30 - 9.00pm Location: Online - Zoom  Who is it for: Any member club who wants to find out more about the 18th World Gymnaestrada, Lisbon, Portugal 2027   Delivery method and duration: 1.5 Hours online session.   Tutors: Key Speakers: Álvaro Sousa, Executive Director and Ricardo Lima, First Deputy ED, of the LOC for World Gymnaestrada 2027. Closing Date: 10th June 2025 Course Cost: Free to member clubs as part of GI Exchange week Read more

Course Description We are delighted to deliver this online information session as part of the Gymnastics for All (GfA) Display Gymnastics development. Eurogym & European Gym for Life Challenge, 2026, Pistoia, Italy This online information session is designed to introduce the learner to different areas of two of  European Gymnasts GfA Events, Eurogym & European Gym for Life Challenge (EGfLC) Content: What is European Gym for Life Challenge? What is Eurogym? What is Eurogym &EGfLC 2026, Pistoia, Italy 2026? How to get involved? Q & A   Who Is This Aimed At? These workshops are for any coach working in or working to develop Display Gymnastics within their clubs.   Criteria For Eligibility Must be a minimum of 16 years of age (at the time of the workshop). *Any candidate in attendance under the age of 18 must complete an online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and access any online content. This form must be completed before course enrolment. * Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Must have completed a GI recognized coaching course (Level 1 upwards) Must have completed Garda vetting and safeguard training.   Details Date: Tuesday 1Oth of June 2025 Time: 8.00 - 9.00pm Location: Online - Zoom  Who is it for: Any member club who wants to find out more about European Gymnastics GfA Display events, Eurogym & EGfLC 2026.   Delivery method and duration: 1 Hours online session.   Tutors: Key Speaker: Simone Monaco, Executive Director Eurogym 2026   Closing Date: 9th June 2025 Course Cost: Free to member clubs as part of GI Exchange week Read more

Professor Camilla Knight: Working with Parents to Enhance Children’s Experiences and Performance Live Webinar: June 10th - 7.00pm to 8.00pm The positive involvement of parents and guardians is critical to long-term engagement and success of youth gymnasts. Through this webinar we will discuss what appropriate parental involvement looks like, why it is important, and how coaches and managers can work with parents to enhance their involvement. The main focus will be on providing practical tips and strategies based on 15 years of research and experience. Professor Camilla Knight is an Emeria Professor in Sport Psychology and Youth Sport at Swansea University and a visiting Professor at University of Agder, Norway as well as being the Director of Impact, Innovation, and Engagement at Greenhouse Sports. She is also an HCPC registered practitioner psychologist, accredited sport and exercise scientist and fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science. Camilla has spent the last twenty years conducting research exploring the experiences of children in sport, with a particular focus upon the influence of parents. She is co-author of “Parenting in youth sport: From Research to Practice” (Routledge, 2014) and co-editor of “Sport Psychology for Young Athletes” (Routledge, 2017). She has published over 25 book chapters on topics related to parental involvement in sport, as well as 70 peer reviewed journal articles. Camilla also consults widely with a range of national and international sports organisations on parental involvement and youth sport participation more broadly. Read more

Join Gymnastics Ireland’s Complaints & Disciplinary Officer and SafeSport and Integrity Manager to discuss our Complaints and Disciplinary policy. This session will explore best practices for effectively managing complaints within your club. Eoin Gallagher is a practising barrister and has been involved in the legal side of sports administration since 2016. Along with GI, he works with the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Golf Ireland & the Olympic Handball Association. Read more

Who is this Aimed at: Candidates who wish to further their knowledge and skills within gymnastics coaching, and operate independently taking responsibility of sessions. What are the Pre - requisites: Candidates can only attend the course at 18 years of age and must be an adult member with a current Gymnastics Ireland registered club. Compliance with legislative and Gymnastics Ireland Garda vetting (ROI) and AccessNI vetting (NI) requirements Compliance with GI Safeguarding Training policy (hold a valid Sport Ireland or SportNI Safeguarding Workshop certificate) Candidate must hold at least one of the following specific Gymnastics Ireland coaching qualification (see below)  Level 1 Trampoline What To Expect: An informative programme that builds on competencies learned at level 1 and develops; the ability to prepare for, deliver and review a coaching session(s) the understanding of responsibilities associated with running a club Delivery Method, Dates and Times: Online theory and practical delivery supported by mentored hours: Throughout the course - eLearning assignments Day 1- August 27th - 6:00pm-9:00 pm - Online Coaching Theory Day 2 - August 28th - 6:00pm-9:00pm - Online Coaching Theory Venue: National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Day 1 - September 6th- 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 2 - September 7th - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 3 - September 13th - 9:30-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 4 - September 14th - 9:30-5:30pm - Formative Assessment in the Gym Day 5 - Final Assessment in the Gym (Date TBC) Do I Need To Bring Gymnasts: Day 1 & 2 Online Theory – no gymnasts required Days 1, 2 and 3 Practical - minimum of one gymnast required. Day 4 Formative Assessment - minimum of three required. Participants should be working towards the skills included on the course syllabus. Day 5 Final Assessment - Minimum of three required. Please ensure one gymnast is able to perform the complete skills in your skills matrix box (with or without support). Do I Need To Find A Mentor: Your mentor will be someone to help you throughout the course to develop your sport gymnastics knowledge and the delivery methods such as the ‘How to Coach’ skills. Before you enrol onto the course you will need to find a mentor. Your mentor is required to hold a level 2 qualification or above. What Resources Are Included: LearnUpon (LMS) online resources and a discipline specific resource book (printed format). Price: €590 - Course costs include the delivery and initial assessment, any further assessments will incur additional charges. Course Syllabus - see details in the course objectives Coaching Policy Read more