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The Trampoline 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 Trampoline Assistant Coach syllabus. It is suitable for those supporting recreational gymnastics, including JumpSTART, or beginning their development towards competitive pathways as set out in the Trampoline National Development Plan (NDP).  You will prepare using the Trampoline Interactive Practical Coaching Resource, then attend one Practical Coaching Day led by a Gymnastics Ireland Coach Developer. Through coaching activities and feedback, you will practise coaching agreed trampoline work under the general supervision of an authorised Supervising Coach. Booking options and module fees: All options include the Trampoline Interactive Practical Coaching Resource and Practical Coaching Day. €200 — first qualification package: includes Assistant Coach Theory (€50), theTrampoline practical module (€150) and Candidate Logbook assessment. €150 — practical module after booking theory separately: choose this option if you have already paid for Assistant Coach Theory. Candidate Logbook assessment is included. Complete your theory before attending the practical day. €150 — practical module for eligible previous-cycle qualified coaches: you are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. €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. Entry requirements: You must: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach. Complete Assistant Coach Theory before practical attendance, unless already completed or exempt. 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 Trampoline Interactive 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 Trampoline is your first Assistant Coach discipline and you are not exempt, 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: Salto Gymnastics and Trampolining, Unit 8 & 9 Balinacurra Business Park, Midleton, Cork, P25 ET28 Date: 28/10/2026] Times: 9:30-17:30  Read more

Assistant Coach Theory forms part of the Gymnastics Ireland Assistant Coach qualification, the first coaching award on the GI coaching pathway. It introduces the coaching knowledge shared across all disciplines. Through ten online modules, you will explore: How the qualification works and who supports you. Your role and responsibilities. Safety awareness and emergency response. Understanding the gymnasts you coach. Planning with STEPS. Skill delivery with IDEAL and coaching styles. Communication and encouragement. Creating inclusive experiences. Preparing for your Practical Coaching Day. Reflective practice. Practical examples and knowledge checks will help you connect these ideas to situations you may encounter in your club. The course includes: Mentor Registration assignment — confirm who will support your learning and Logbook. Coaching Theory Resource — further reading, practical examples and guidance. Ten online theory modules — preparation for your Practical Coaching Day and coaching in your club. Optional candidate and Mentor Zoom briefing — a session before the Practical Coaching Day covering the qualification, your Mentor’s role, practical-day preparation and how to approach the Logbook. Complete your Mentor Registration assignment before starting the online modules. Complete the online theory before attending your Practical Coaching Day. The Zoom briefing is optional; you do not need to wait for it to progress. Booking options and fees: Theory and your chosen practical module — €200: book both together, including Candidate Logbook assessment. Assistant Coach Theory only — €50: start your online learning now and book your chosen practical module separately for €150 when a suitable date is available. The combined cost is €200, with no additional charge for Candidate Logbook assessment. The theory fee includes the online theory modules, Coaching Theory Resource, Mentor Registration assignment and optional candidate-and-Mentor Zoom briefing. A theory-only booking does not reserve a place on a Practical Coaching Day. You must book the practical module separately and complete all required elements before the Assistant Coach qualification can be awarded. Already hold a coaching qualification? Eligible coaches holding a qualification from a previous coaching cycle can book the practical module only for €150. They are exempt from theory and the Logbook under the Gymnastics Ireland Coaching Policy. Candidates who have already completed Assistant Coach Theory and another practical discipline in the current programme can book an additional practical discipline for €100. Contact education@gymnasticsireland.com before booking to confirm eligibility and receive a €50 discount coupon against the €150 practical module fee. You do not repeat theory or complete another Logbook. Entry requirements: Be at least 16 years old. Be a current Gymnastics Ireland member. Have completed the vetting and safeguarding training required by Gymnastics Ireland. Have access to an authorised Supervising Coach and have a suitable Mentor agreed before booking, including when booking theory only. 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. Your practical learning and Logbook: Complete both the online theory and your discipline’s Interactive Practical Coaching Resource before attending its Practical Coaching Day. Download and read your Candidate Logbook early. 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. Work through the Logbook with support from your Mentor and submit it through your first practical discipline course within 12 weeks of your Practical Coaching Day, following the submission date shown in LearnUpon. Completing theory alone does not award the Assistant Coach qualification or authorise independent coaching. All required elements, including the Logbook assessment, must be completed. Read more

Overview This CPD course supports coaches to apply the Gymnastics Ireland Stretching Policy (2026) safely and confidently in their club environment. It combines evidence-based theory with practical application through an assessed case study. The course explains the rationale behind the policy's permitted and prohibited stretching techniques, equips coaches to communicate the changes positively to gymnasts and parents, and supports coaches to plan, deliver and evaluate flexibility programmes that align with current best practice. Who this course is for? This course is recommended for all GI registered qualified coaches regardless of level. Mandatory for all GI registered and active Level 2 coaches and above must complete this course by 1st December 2026. Course content: A 1-hour pre-recorded presentation 30+ example videos demonstrating stretching techniques aligned with the policy Supporting articles from the scientific community A summary document of the GI Stretching Policy A theory knowledge check An assessed case study with coach and gymnast reflection Reviewer feedback against a published marking rubric Time commitment This is a self-paced course with a fixed 90-day window for case study submission. Realistic completion time is 10–12 weeks from enrolment, including a 6–8 week practical case study with a gymnast (or group of gymnasts) in your club. 90-day deadline The case study must be uploaded within 90 days of enrolment. Failure to upload by this deadline results in the course being marked incomplete. Re-enrolment, including payment of the €30 fee, is required to continue. Certification requirements Watch the recorded presentation in full Complete the theory knowledge check  Plan and implement a 6–8 week flexibility enhancement programme with a group or individual gymnast in your club Reflect on the process and outcomes Upload the completed case study to LearnUpon within 90 days of enrolment Receive feedback against the marking rubric within four weeks of submission Receive certification of completion Resubmission for failed case studies Coaches whose case study does not meet the marking rubric on first submission will have a single 30-day window to revise and resubmit. This applies to coaches who submit by the 1 December 2026 deadline. Where the resubmission also does not meet the rubric, the course is marked incomplete. Re-enrolment, including payment of the €30 fee, is required to continue. Coaches who do not submit a case study by 1 December 2026 are non-compliant with the GI Stretching Policy (2026). Cost €30 per coach. The fee may be paid by the individual coach or by the club, at each club's discretion.  Refunds are not available once enrolment is complete. Re-enrolment is required if the 90-day deadline is missed. Ongoing support On enrolment, candidates have access to support and review of their work throughout the completion process. Details on how to access this support are provided within the course.   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

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