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About this webinar This recorded webinar presents the recent research data into Irish teen girls attitudes and behaviours around sport and physical activity, and discusses sensitive areas like puberty and body image. With approx. 90% of our member gymnasts aged 14 years or under, we hope members will gain an enhanced understanding of the wider lives of teenage girls in Ireland and how to make sport (including gymnastics) relevant for this group, especially those who are less engaged. Who is it for Targeted at member coaches and club managers over the age of 18. About the speakers Kate Nicholson joined Women in Sport in August 2017 as Head of Insight and Innovation, bringing over 25 years of experience in research, behaviour change and strategy development to the charity. During that time Kate has headed up a number of influential studies exploring how to prevent teenage girls from dropping out of sport, the visibility of women’s sport in the media and gender inclusion in the sports workplace. Prior to her role at Women in Sport, Kate held senior roles at Twinings and Kimberly-Clark leading insight and strategy for international markets. Liz Prinz joined Women in Sport in June 2019 as an Insight Manager, managing the charity’s insight work and supporting project monitoring and evaluation. She manages the organisation’s work on women in midlife but has also worked on a number of projects with girls and women of all ages. Her background is in impact and evaluation for community and international development projects. About Women in Sport Women in Sport was founded in 1984 with the goal of giving every woman and girl in the UK the opportunity to experience the transformational rewards of sport. We research sport purely from the perspective of women and girls and use the insight gained to drive change through campaigns and partnerships. We have worked with many organisations including British Gymnastics. Webinar duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Cost: Free Read more

About this webinar This is a recorded webinar. ENGAGE - Coach Education Workshop How to build positive relationships with your gymnasts’ parents. What is ‘Parental Engagement’? Where do you fit and what is your role? Aligning yourself between organisation and parent The importance of your role on the ground How can you improve your communication and relationship with parents? How can you get the parents in your team more actively and positively engaged? Who is it for Coach focused but also applicable to club owners, managers, secretaries and Club Children’s Officers. About the speaker After 20 years working as a teacher and coach to all age levels from under-7 to adults, Gordon set up Working with Parents in Sport, whose mission statement is ‘to support organisations, parents and coaches in working together to provide children with the best possible sporting experiences’. He is the author of three books including ‘Engage’ – A coaches guide to building positive relationships with your athletes’ parents. His clients include over 10 National Governing Bodies worldwide, the Youth Sports Trust and UK Coaching. In January 2021, Gordon delivered a workshop at British Gymnastics Performance Pathway Symposium. Webinar duration: 1 hour and 10 minutes Cost: Free Read more

Katie Richards - Performance & Coaching Scientist: This recorded webinar was delivered by Katie Richards. Katie is a former Senior Sport Psychology & Coaching Science Lecturer at St Mary’s University London and has been a prominent figure on gymnastics scene for several years, offering sport psychology support to several clubs and coaches in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, she works for British Gymnastics, as the Coach Education Development Manager, as well as finding time to coach and tutor on a regular basis. About the Webinar: Applied Sports Psychology - Attention This webinar looked at the concepts that underpin attentional control and the strategies coaches can use in the long and short term to develop their gymnasts' attentional control and focus regarding skill development and performance. Who is it for: This recorded webinar is open to all Gymnastics Ireland members across all disciplines (who are 18 and over) with an interest in Sports Psychology. The content delivered is ideally suitable for Level 2 coaches and above who are coaching gymnasts at a high-performance level. Duration: ·         2 hours recorded webinar viewed through a digital video format ·         45 minutes recorded Q & A Cost: €40 Read more

About this webinar This is a recorded webinar. Learn from an industry expert as he outlines how to ensure that the equipment in your facility is being optimally managed and maintained. Thierry will offer advice and guidance regarding equipment management, use & responsibility from a number of perspectives such as gymnasts, coaches and club managers. Who is it for Club owners, managers, secretaries and coaches. About the speaker Thierry Deleuze is a gymnastics equipment specialist. For almost 10 years, he has worked as a successful Product and Event Manager for both Janssen-Fritsen & Spieth Gymnastics. He has managed over 100 events across five continents for multiple European, World & Olympic events. You may recognise Thierry from our National Series events for which he designed the equipment layout and has been part of the rigging team on many occasions. Thierry has also been the Project Manager and Designer of more than 200 gymnastics facilities around the world including our very own National Gymnastics Training Centre (NGTC). In 2020, he established TDEX Sport Consult, a business that offers a variety of high-quality services based on Thierry’s vast experience in the industry. Webinar duration: 55 minutes Cost: Free Read more

Dan Lonsdale - Strength and Conditioning Coach: This recorded webinar was delivered by Dan Lonsdale. Dan is a leading gymnastics Strength & Conditioning Coach offering physical preparation and coach education to gymnastics clubs across the UK and Ireland. About the Webinar: Physical Preparation - Brilliant Basics "Brilliant Basics" for younger coaches just wanting to know what to look for and the key points in physical preparation exercises. Who is it for: This recorded webinar is open to all Gymnastics Ireland members across all disciplines (who are 16 and over). The content that will be delivered is ideally suitable for younger coaches (Level 1 and 2) who are coaching in their clubs at a development level. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes of recorded webinar viewed through a digital video format Cost: €25 Read more