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Course Description The GymSTART Level 1 course is the second level of coaching qualification on the GymSTART, coaching pathway which is quality assured and awarded by Sport Ireland Coaching. The course will cover all aspects of coaching including 'how to coach' skills along with discipline specific skills across other disciplines such as floor, bars, beam, vault, rhythmic and partner work. This qualification will allow individuals to actively coach at specific participation and competitive development level competitions. For further details on the course syllabus please see below in objectives. Criteria for Eligibility Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under the age of 18 must complete the online consent form in order to create an account on LearnUpon and to access any online content. This form must be completed before course enrollment. Must be a current member of Gymnastics Ireland Must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguard Training Must have completed the GymSTART Foundation Course Course Details Online Coaching Theory: Candidates will be required to complete a series of online modules, which will be related to 'How to Coach'. Each module will include a series of interactive digital videos to be viewed and completed through this platform. It will take candidates approximately 4 hours to complete in their own time. This must be completed before attending the practical days in the gym. Practical Coaching: Candidates will be required to attend two practical days of coaching and must bring a minimum of 1 gymnast. 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 digital logbook GymSTART resource books - theory and skill specific (digital format) Venue: National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Practical Coaching - Course Dates: Saturday 4th May - 9:30am to 5:30pm: (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast for the full day) Sunday 5th May - 9:30am to 5:30pm: (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast until 3.00pm this day) Assessment Method: Logbook – completed electronically through LearnUpon and includes all delivery tasks. Summative Assessment - this practical assessment date will take place approximately three months after your last practical coaching day. Details will be sent to you in advance. How Long Until I Am Fully Qualified: Typically it takes two to four months to become qualified. However, you have up to one year from Day 1 of the practical coaching to complete the qualification if your first attempt at assessment is not successful. Course Documents: Coaching Policy Click here Course Cost: €380 Read more

Gymnastics Ireland would like to invite all members to this free webinar, which will be delivered and facilitated by Women in Sport (UK) who have spent the last year carrying out the research for our new and upcoming 'Keeping Teenage Girls in Gymnastics' programme and have been working with our clubs, coaches, gymnasts and their families on Gymnastics Ireland's behalf. The research findings which will be presented in this webinar, are vital for the development of pathways and programmes within Gymnastics in Ireland at both national and club level and we encourage all members to attend.   Who is it for: Open to all Gymnastics Ireland members Date & Time: Sunday 20th November 2022 from 18:00 - 19:30 Cost: FREE for all GI Members Registration deadline: Thursday 17th November   If you are under 18 years old, please complete this Online LMS LearnUpon Consent Form before enrolling on this course: https://forms.office.com/r/Ew91pwLvpD   Read more

Learn all about the inspiring stories of Nikki Bradley and Benjamin Pritchard. Both Nikki and Ben have overcome significant challenges in life to accomplish some remarkable feats. Benjamin Pritchard Growing up in the Mumbles (Swansea, Wales), sport played a huge part in Ben's upbringing, which started by represented Wales at the young age of 10 in Sailing. Whilst at Bangor University, Benjamin gained full athletic colours in three sports; Hockey, Cycling and Triathlon, and it was here where Benjamin made his first foray into the Senior International stage, managing to juggle his Law College course, whilst also representing Great Britain at the Triathlon European and World Age Group Championships.  However, at just 24 years of age, Benjamin's life changed in a split second. He sustained a spinal cord injury and was paralysed from the rib cage down. He went from spending most of his spare time riding around on two wheels to permanently having to use four. This summer (2021), Benjamin represented Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, having placed 2nd at the 2021 European Rowing Championships earlier that season.  Benjamin also holds 3 Indoor Rowing World Records and is currently ranked 5th in the International Rowing World Rankings for his boat class and was recently voted Athlete of the Year at the Disability Sport Wales Awards for his achievements in rowing and his community engagement and mentoring.  Benjamin is currently in training for Paris 2024! Nikki Bradley Nikki Bradley, a Donegal native, is an adapted adventurer and motivational speaker, ambassador and a fitness enthusiast with a special interest in adapted training. Diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer (Ewing’s Sarcoma) at sixteen and the receiver of a second total right hip replacement at the age of twenty six, Nikki has been on a truly unique journey.  In 2013 Nikki set up a fitness based awareness campaign called Fighting Fit For Ewing’s where she regularly partakes in physical challenges to highlight the importance of exercise for rehabilitation. Her most recent challenges resulted in her becoming the first person to scale four Irish mountain peaks on crutches in 32 hours, and she completed a summer half marathon and a monumental visit to Tanzania, Africa where she volunteered with suicide prevention organisation ALPS. Other challenges include travelling to Iceland in February 2016 to scale the Sólheimajökull glacier on crutches, attempting a Guinness World Record in Holland to become the fastest woman to complete a 5k on crutches and climbing the Sturrrall in Donegal (all while relying on crutches). Nikki is currently working with specialists on the next phase of her medical journey where she will likely face major surgery in 2022. Read more

About this webinar This recorded webinar explains the fundamentals behind effective sponsorship and what that looks like for gymnastics clubs across the island of Ireland. Rob offers tips and hints on how to secure partnerships at a local level that could transform your ability to deliver the kind of service that you want. Sponsorship is always on the agenda for clubs but is one of the hardest areas to get people involved in. Asking for money is never easy but when you learn how to phrase the question in the right way, it can become a winner for everyone. Who is it for These online events are specifically designed to support developing the operational capacity & efficiency of our clubs. Targeted at club managers/committee members, children’s officers & club promoters. About the speaker Rob Hartnett is the Founder of Sport for Business and is recognised as a respected commentator on the commercial world of Irish Sport. Webinar duration: 1 hour Cost: Free Read more

About this webinar This recorded webinar presents the recent research data into Irish teen girls attitudes and behaviours around sport and physical activity, and discusses sensitive areas like puberty and body image. With approx. 90% of our member gymnasts aged 14 years or under, we hope members will gain an enhanced understanding of the wider lives of teenage girls in Ireland and how to make sport (including gymnastics) relevant for this group, especially those who are less engaged. Who is it for Targeted at member coaches and club managers over the age of 18. About the speakers Kate Nicholson joined Women in Sport in August 2017 as Head of Insight and Innovation, bringing over 25 years of experience in research, behaviour change and strategy development to the charity. During that time Kate has headed up a number of influential studies exploring how to prevent teenage girls from dropping out of sport, the visibility of women’s sport in the media and gender inclusion in the sports workplace. Prior to her role at Women in Sport, Kate held senior roles at Twinings and Kimberly-Clark leading insight and strategy for international markets. Liz Prinz joined Women in Sport in June 2019 as an Insight Manager, managing the charity’s insight work and supporting project monitoring and evaluation. She manages the organisation’s work on women in midlife but has also worked on a number of projects with girls and women of all ages. Her background is in impact and evaluation for community and international development projects. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 with the goal of giving every woman and girl in the UK the opportunity to experience the transformational rewards of sport. We research sport purely from the perspective of women and girls and use the insight gained to drive change through campaigns and partnerships. We have worked with many organisations including British Gymnastics. Webinar duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Cost: Free Read more

About this webinar This is a recorded webinar. ENGAGE - Coach Education Workshop How to build positive relationships with your gymnasts’ parents. What is ‘Parental Engagement’? Where do you fit and what is your role? Aligning yourself between organisation and parent The importance of your role on the ground How can you improve your communication and relationship with parents? How can you get the parents in your team more actively and positively engaged? Who is it for Coach focused but also applicable to club owners, managers, secretaries and Club Children’s Officers. About the speaker After 20 years working as a teacher and coach to all age levels from under-7 to adults, Gordon set up Working with Parents in Sport, whose mission statement is ‘to support organisations, parents and coaches in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences’. He is the author of three books including ‘Engage’ – A coaches guide to building positive relationships with your athletes’ parents. His clients include over 10 National Governing Bodies worldwide, the Youth Sports Trust and UK Coaching. In January 2021, Gordon delivered a workshop at British Gymnastics Performance Pathway Symposium. Webinar duration: 1 hour and 10 minutes Cost: Free Read more