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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 2nd November - 6.00pm to 8.00pm Online 2 hours in duration through zoom Course Cost: €30 per person (per course) Read more

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 Complete a knowledge check through the LMS 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: Acrobatics Tuesday 11th November - 6.00pm to 8.00pm 2 hours online through zoom Course Cost: €30 per person (per course) Read more

This course is mandatory for all existing Trampoline judges (Levels 1, 2 & 3) 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 this revalidation course. Course Outline: The duration of the course will be 40 minutes and delivered virtually through Zoom on the GI - LMS platform LearnUpon The course will cover updates to the newest version of the Code of Points for 2025-2028, rules that relate to international competitions for those who attend and changes to execution judging for the new cycle There will be NO exam  but you must complete and pass the knowledge check at the end. Candidates must attend the full duration of the course to gain revalidation Criteria for Eligibility: Must hold a Level 1, 2, or 3 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 your LearUpon account Candidates must have their own LearnUpon account to enrol and access the course Course Date: Can be completed anytime online Course Documents: Judging Policy Click here Course Cost: €40 Read more

This course is mandatory for all existing Tumbling judges (Levels 1, 2 & 3) 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 this revalidation course. Course Outline: The duration of the course will be approx 30 minutes and can be accessed virtually through your LearnUpon account upon purchase The course will cover updates to the newest version of the Code of Points for 2025-2028, rules that relate to international competitions for those who attend and on changes to execution judging for the new cycle There will be NO exam but you must complete and pass the knowledge check at the end. Candidates must view the content through the full duration of the course  Criteria for Eligibility: Must hold a Level 1, 2, or 3 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 your LearUpon account Candidates must have their own LearnUpon account to enrol and access the course Course Date: Can be completed anytime online Course Documents: Judging Policy Click here Course Cost: €40 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