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The Assistant Coach Floor and Vault Qualification is the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the skills, preparations and progressions within the Floor and Vault Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including GymSTART, or beginning their development towards Women’s or Men’s Artistic coaching. This qualification contains: The Assistant Coach Common Core Theory and Resource.  The Floor and Vault Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day.  Candidate Logbook Assessment Booking options and module fees: All options include the Floor and Vault Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €200 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), the Floor and Vault practical module (€150) and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module after booking theory separately: choose this option if you have already paid for Assistant Coach Theory. Candidate Logbook assessment is included. Complete your theory before attending the practical day. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €100 — additional practical discipline: for candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. Booking theory separately does not qualify you for the €100 additional-discipline rate. Your first practical module costs €150, bringing your combined theory and practical cost to €200. Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. Have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking if you are required to complete the Candidate Logbook. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. What you need to complete: Complete the Common Core Coaching Theory and the Floor and Vault Interactive Practical Coaching Resource before attending the Practical Coaching Day. Bring at least one gymnast, following the attendance and consent instructions. The practical day is for learning and feedback and is not assessed. Complete the Candidate Logbook with support from your Mentor. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Submit your completed Logbook through the assignment in the practical module of this course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Where a Logbook is required, it must meet the required standard before your qualification is complete. Optional support for you and your Mentor: An optional Zoom briefing is available through the Assistant Coach Theory course before the Practical Coaching Day. It covers the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Attendance is optional, and you do not need to wait for the briefing to progress. Practical arrangements Venue: Gymnastics Carrigaline, Carrigaline Industrial Park, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Date: 28/12/2026 Times: 9:30-17:30 Read more

The Assistant Coach Acrobatics Qualification is the first coaching award on the GI acrobatics coaching pathway. It introduces the skills, preparations and progressions within the Acrobatics Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including JumpSTART, or beginning their development towards competitive acrobatics coaching through the national development plans (NDPs). Booking options and module fees: All options include the Acrobatics Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €200 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), the Acrobatics practical module (€150),  and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €100 — additional practical discipline: for candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. Booking theory separately does not qualify you for the €100 additional-discipline rate. Your first practical module costs €150, bringing your combined theory and practical cost to €200.  Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. Have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking if you are required to complete the Candidate Logbook. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. What you need to complete: Complete the Assistant Coach Common Core Coaching Theory and the  Acrobatics Practical Coaching Resource before attending the Practical Coaching Day. Bring at least one gymnast, following the attendance and consent instructions. The practical day is for learning and feedback and is not assessed. Complete the Candidate Logbook with support from your Mentor. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Submit your completed Logbook through the assignment in practical module of this course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Where a Logbook is required, it must meet the required standard before your qualification is complete. Optional support for you and your Mentor: An optional Zoom briefing is available through the Assistant Coach Theory course before the Practical Coaching Day. It covers the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Attendance is optional, and you do not need to wait for the briefing to progress. Practical arrangements Venue: Cork Acro Gymnastics Club, Unit 5 Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork Date: 22/11/2026 Times: 9:30-17:30 Read more

The WAG practical module forms part of the Gymnastics Ireland Assistant Coach qualification, the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the skills, preparations and progressions within the WAG Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including GymSTART, or beginning their development towards Women’s Artistic coaching. You will prepare using the WAG Interactive Practical Coaching Resource then attend one Practical Coaching Days led by a Gymnastics Ireland Coach Developers. Through coaching activities and feedback, you will practise coaching agreed WAG specific work under the general supervision of an authorised Supervising Coach. Booking options and module fees: All options include the WAG Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €300 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), the Floor and Vault practical module (€150), the WAG specific Module (€150 with €50 discount) and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €100 — additional practical discipline: for candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. Booking theory separately does not qualify you for the €100 additional-discipline rate. Your first practical module costs €150, bringing your combined theory and practical cost to €200. Adding this WAG module to your current Floor and vault costs an additional  €100.  Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. Attend the Floor and Vault practical module or have completed a GymSTART level 1 course in a previous cycle.  Have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking if you are required to complete the Candidate Logbook. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. What you need to complete: Complete the WAG Practical Coaching Resource before attending the Practical Coaching Day. Bring at least one gymnast, following the attendance and consent instructions. The practical day is for learning and feedback and is not assessed. If you have completed the candidate logbook for the Floor and Vault module you are exempt from the logbook assignment. If not,  complete the Candidate Logbook with support from your Mentor. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Submit your completed Logbook through the assignment in this course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Where a Logbook is required, it must meet the required standard before your qualification is complete. Optional support for you and your Mentor: An optional Zoom briefing is available through the Assistant Coach Theory course before the Practical Coaching Day. It covers the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Attendance is optional, and you do not need to wait for the briefing to progress. Practical arrangements Venue: Phoenix Gymnastics Portlaoise, Lismard Business Park, New Rd, Borris Little, Portlaoise, Co. Laois Date: 19/12/2026 Times: 9:30-17:30 Read more

The WAG practical module forms part of the Gymnastics Ireland Assistant Coach qualification, the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the skills, preparations and progressions within the WAG Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including GymSTART, or beginning their development towards Women’s Artistic coaching. You will prepare using the WAG Interactive Practical Coaching Resource then attend one Practical Coaching Days led by a Gymnastics Ireland Coach Developers. Through coaching activities and feedback, you will practise coaching agreed WAG specific work under the general supervision of an authorised Supervising Coach. Booking options and module fees: All options include the WAG Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €300 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), the Floor and Vault practical module (€150), the WAG specific Module (€150 with €50 discount) and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €100 — additional practical discipline: for candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. Booking theory separately does not qualify you for the €100 additional-discipline rate. Your first practical module costs €150, bringing your combined theory and practical cost to €200. Adding this WAG module to your current Floor and vault costs an additional  €100.  Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. Attend the Floor and Vault practical module or have completed a GymSTART level 1 course in a previous cycle.  Have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking if you are required to complete the Candidate Logbook. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. What you need to complete: Complete the WAG Practical Coaching Resource before attending the Practical Coaching Day. Bring at least one gymnast, following the attendance and consent instructions. The practical day is for learning and feedback and is not assessed. If you have completed the candidate logbook for the Floor and Vault module you are exempt from the logbook assignment. If not,  complete the Candidate Logbook with support from your Mentor. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Submit your completed Logbook through the assignment in this course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Where a Logbook is required, it must meet the required standard before your qualification is complete. Optional support for you and your Mentor: An optional Zoom briefing is available through the Assistant Coach Theory course before the Practical Coaching Day. It covers the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Attendance is optional, and you do not need to wait for the briefing to progress. Practical arrangements Venue: Trojan Gymnastic Club, 8 Holly Ave, Blackrock A94 W283 Date: 13/12/2026 Times: 9:30-17:30 Read more

The Acrobatics practical module forms part of the Gymnastics Ireland Assistant Coach qualification, the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the skills, preparations and progressions within the Acrobatics Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including JumpSTART, or beginning their development towards competitive acrobatics coaching through the national development plans (NDPs). You will prepare using the Acrobatics Interactive Practical Coaching Resource then attend one Practical Coaching Days led by a Gymnastics Ireland Coach Developers. Through coaching activities and feedback, you will practise coaching agreed acrobatics specific work under the general supervision of an authorised Supervising Coach. Booking options and module fees: All options include the Acrobatics Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €200 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), the Acrobatics practical module (€150),  and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €100 — additional practical discipline: for candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. Booking theory separately does not qualify you for the €100 additional-discipline rate. Your first practical module costs €150, bringing your combined theory and practical cost to €200.  Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. Have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking if you are required to complete the Candidate Logbook. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. What you need to complete: Complete the Acrobatics Practical Coaching Resource before attending the Practical Coaching Day. Bring at least one gymnast, following the attendance and consent instructions. The practical day is for learning and feedback and is not assessed. If Acrobatics is your first Assistant Coach discipline and you are not exempt, complete the Candidate Logbook with support from your Mentor. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Submit your completed Logbook through the assignment in this course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Where a Logbook is required, it must meet the required standard before your qualification is complete. Optional support for you and your Mentor: An optional Zoom briefing is available through the Assistant Coach Theory course before the Practical Coaching Day. It covers the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Attendance is optional, and you do not need to wait for the briefing to progress. Practical arrangements Venue: Cork Acro Gymnastics Club, Unit 5 Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork Date: 22/11/2026 Times: 9:30-17:30 Read more

Assistant Coach Theory forms part of the Gymnastics Ireland Assistant Coach qualification, the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the coaching knowledge shared across all disciplines. Through ten online modules, you will explore: How the qualification works and who supports you. Your role and responsibilities. Safety awareness and emergency response. Understanding the gymnasts you coach. Planning with STEPS. Skill delivery with IDEAL and coaching styles. Communication and encouragement. Creating inclusive experiences. Preparing for your Practical Coaching Day. Reflective practice. Practical examples and knowledge checks will help you connect these ideas to situations you may encounter in your club. The course includes: Mentor Registration assignment — confirm who will support your learning and Logbook. Coaching Theory Resource — further reading, practical examples and guidance. Ten online theory modules — preparation for your Practical Coaching Day and coaching in your club. Optional candidate and Mentor Zoom briefing — a session before the Practical Coaching Day covering the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Complete your Mentor Registration assignment before starting the online modules. Complete the online theory before attending your Practical Coaching Day. The Zoom briefing is optional; you do not need to wait for it to progress. Booking options and fees: Theory and your chosen practical module — €200: book both together, including Candidate Logbook assessment. Assistant Coach Theory only — €50: start your online learning now and book your chosen practical module separately for €150 when a suitable date is available. The combined cost is €200, with no additional charge for Candidate Logbook assessment. The theory fee includes the online theory modules, Coaching Theory Resource, Mentor Registration assignment and optional candidate-and-Mentor Zoom briefing. A theory-only booking does not reserve a place on a Practical Coaching Day. You must book the practical module separately and complete all required elements before the Assistant Coach qualification can be awarded. Already hold a coaching qualification? Eligible coaches holding a qualification from a previous coaching cycle can book the practical module only for €150. They are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. Candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme can book an additional practical discipline for €100. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Entry requirements: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach and have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking, including when booking theory only. Candidates under 18: your LearnUpon account must use a parent or guardian’s email address, not your own. Your parent or guardian must complete the online consent form before account creation and course enrolment. Your practical learning and Logbook: Complete both the online theory and your discipline’s Interactive Practical Coaching Resource before attending its Practical Coaching Day. Download and read your Candidate Logbook early. You may begin suitable tasks before the practical day once you have completed the relevant learning and gained the supervised coaching experience each task requires. Tasks based on the Practical Coaching Day must be completed afterwards. Work through the Logbook with support from your Mentor and submit it through your first practical discipline course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Completing theory alone does not award the Assistant Coach qualification or authorise independent coaching. All required elements, including the Logbook assessment, must be completed. Read more