Description
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.
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€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.
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€150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy.
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€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:
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Be at least 16 years old.
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Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member.
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Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland.
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Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach.
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Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt.
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Attend the Floor and Vault practical module or have completed a GymSTART level 1 course in a previous cycle.
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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: Gymnastics Carrigaline, Carrigaline Industrial Park, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
Date: 29/12/2026
Times: 9:30-17:30
Objectives
Through the WAG Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and practical day, you will learn to:
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Identify the key coaching and safety points for skills within the WAG Assistant Coach syllabus.
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Organise agreed WAG activities using appropriate space, equipment and group arrangements.
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Prepare gymnasts for the activities that follow using suitable warm-up activities and skill preparations.
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Introduce and explain agreed skills using clear instructions and suitable demonstrations.
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Coach agreed preparations and progressions under supervision.
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Observe attempts and give relevant feedback to help gymnasts learn.
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Recognise when a progression, equipment change or support arrangement needs your Supervising Coach’s input.
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Use feedback from your Coach Developer to identify what to practise next.
All practical coaching must remain within your course syllabus, under the required supervision and within the activities agreed with your authorised Supervising Coach.
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