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New to judging? Never judged before but would like to get involved? Then the new JumpSTART judging courses are for you! JumpSTART competitions are fun participation-based competitions to judge. Gymnasts perform a variety of exciting gymnastics skills specific to the JumpSTART development plan, which includes 4 different disciplines – Acrobatics, Rhythmic, Trampoline and Tumbling.   There is a seperate JumpSTART judging course for each of the four disciplines. Each JumpSTART discipline judging course will qualify you to judge at any national JumpSTART competition in that discipline. The courses are a combination of theory (online) and practical (live judging at the event, with support from more experienced judges). There is no written exam. Once you are deemed competent after judging at your first JumpSTART event, we will sign your attendance log sheet and issue you with your certificate. Each discipline welcomes candidates from any discipline who want to learn and understand basic judging in a relaxed and friendly environment. Who is it aimed at: This is the ideal starting point to set you on the pathway to becoming a great judge Candidates who are completely new to judging and want to judge at JumpSTART competitions on behalf of their club. Candidates who currently have a judging qualification (at any level) from a different discipline e.g. An acrobatics judge who wants to judge at the JumpSTART rhythmic event Criteria for Eligibility: Candidates booking on this course must be 16 years old and current members of Gymnastics Ireland Candidates aged 16 and above must have completed Garda Vetting and Safeguard Training Any parent(s)/guardian(s) of a candidate under the age of 18 must complete the online consent form when creating an account on LearnUpon. Course Syllabus: 2-3 hours(depending on the discipline) online session learning the basics of judging and how to sit and judge technique on a fun panel Each course will focus on the new JumpSTART routines, how the elements should be performed and how to recognise what gymnasts are not executing correctly The online session will be interactive so you can ask and receive as much information as you need The is no formal exam or assessment Qualification: To achieve your qualification and certification you must complete the following: Attend the full duration of the online zoom theory session Attend the full duration of an upcoming JumpSTART event in your discipline and judge under the support and supervision of the Head of Judging. Upon completion of the event, you will present your JumpSTART Judging Log Sheet to the appropriate Head of Judging for sign off. You must upload a copy of the Judging Log Sheet through this LMS platform as part of the course completion and certification process. (Further details will be provided on this process).   Course Venue: The theory part of the course will be delivered online through zoom. Access to the zoom link will be through this platform. It is advised to use a desk or laptop device with good internet access. The practical part of the course is live judging experience at an upcoming JumpSTART event in your discipline. Course Dates: Rhythmic Sunday 29th March - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Online 2 hours in duration through zoom Course Cost: €30 per person (per course) 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 – 2 1/2 days (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: Grange Gymnastics Club, UNIT 10D, BOEING ROAD, AIRWAYS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DUBLIN 17, D17 XV12 Course date: 19th and 26th April 2025 - 10am to 2pm on both days (candidates only to attend) Course documents: Coaching Policy Click here Course Syllabus & Accreditation Regulations Click here Course Cost €100 Read more

Course Description The MAG 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 men's artistic 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 Coaching 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: Phoenix Gymnastics Club Unit 1 Broomhill Terrace Tallaght Dublin 24 D24 FKF3 Practical Coaching - Course Dates:  28th of March 2026 9:30-17:30 (candidates must bring at least 1 gymnast)  29th of March 9:30-17:30 (Gymnast needed until 15:30) 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

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- March 11th 2026 - 6:00pm-9:00 pm - Online Coaching Theory Day 2 - March 12th 2026- 6:00pm-9:00pm - Online Coaching Theory Venue: Trojan Gymnastics Club, Unit 7/8 Holly Ave, Stillorgan Industrial Estate, Dublin A94 W283 Day 1 - 31st of March 2026 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 2 - 1st of April 2026 - 9:30am-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 3 - 2nd of April 2026 - 9:30-5:30pm - Practical Coaching in the Gym Day 4 - 3rd of April 2026 - 9:30-5:30pm - Formative Assessment in the Gym Final Assessment to be completed before the end of 2026. Candidates will be given dates that they can choose for their final assessment. All e-learning and logbooks must be complete before booking on a date for assessment.  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

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