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Course Description The Trampoline Level 1 course is the first level of coaching qualification on the discipline specific, coaching pathway which is quality assured and awarded by Sport Ireland Coaching. The course will provide an introduction to coaching trampoline gymnastics and ideal for interested individuals to coach at performance levels in a club setting. 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 A discipline specific resource book (digital format). Venue: National Dryland Diving and Trampoline Centre - National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Practical Coaching - Course Dates: May 24th - 12:00pm to 6:00pm (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast) May 25th- 9.00am to 6:00pm (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast until 4:00pm) 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

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) 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: Douglas Gymnastics Club, Units 16, 17 & 18, Southside industrial Estate, Pouladuff Rd, Cork Course date: 18th of April 2025 - 9.30am to 5.30pm (candidates only to attend) Course documents: Coaching Policy Click here Course Syllabus & Accreditation Regulations Click here Course Cost €100 Read more

This course is mandatory for all existing judges (Levels 1 & 2) 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 a revalidation course. Course Outline: The duration of the course will be 2 hours and delivered virtually through Zoom on the GI - LMS platform LearnUpon The course will focus on the changes to artistry and technical judging within the 2025-2028 FIG Code of Points, and an overview of the new NDP 1 and how the amendments are applied to our programme. There will be NO exam. Candidates must attend the full duration of the course to gain revalidation Criteria for Eligibility: Must hold a Level 1 or 2 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 Zoom - You will need a laptop or desktop Candidates must create their own LearnUpon account to enrol and access the course Course Date: There is the option to attend one of three sessions available: February 19th - (11.00am to 1.00pm) OR (6.00pm to 8.00pm) March 12th - (6.00pm to 8.00pm) Course Documents: Judging Policy Click here Course Cost: €80 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. As a level 2 coach you will also be able to lead your own sessions, mentor and oversee fellow coaches, and open your own club. You can also help participants develop the skills required to compete in participation and national event competitions. 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 WAG or MAG Level 2 GymSTART Level 2 MAG 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- July 15th 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00 pm - Online Coaching Theory Day 2 - July 16th 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00pm - Online Coaching Theory Venue: National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Day 1 - August 2nd 2025 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 2 - August 3rd 2025 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 3 - August 9th 2025 - 9:30-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 4 - August 10th 2025 - 9:30-5:30pm - Formative Assessment in the Gym Day 5 - Choice of the following dates: ​20th September 2025 21st September 2025 18th October 2025 19th October 2025 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 for a one hour assigned slot (slot assigned on course) 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 Coaching Policy 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. As a level 2 coach you will also be able to lead your own sessions, mentor and oversee fellow coaches, and open your own club. You can also help participants develop the skills required to compete in participation and entry-level competitions. 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) GymSTART Level 1 Women's or Men's Level 1 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- 15th July 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00 pm - Online Coaching Theory Day 2 - 16th July 2025 - 6:00pm-9:00pm - Online Coaching Theory Venue: National Gymnastics Training Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Day 1 - 19th of July 2025 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 2 - 20th of July 2025- 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 3 - 26th of July 2025- 9:30-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 4 - 27th of July - 9:30-5:30pm - Formative Assessment in the Gym Day 5 - Choice of the following dates: ​20th September 2025 21st September 2025 18th October 2025 19th October 2025 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 enroll 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 downloadable resource books based on coaching theory and skill development. Price: €590 - Course costs include the delivery and initial assessment, any further assessments will incur additional charges. Course Syllabus Coaching Policy 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