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GNI
would like to wish all our members a Happy
Easter! We would also
like to advise you that the office will be closed from Friday
21st March until Monday 7th April.
On the same note we would like to remind all members that the office is run by one full-time and one part-time member of staff. Due to the numerous meetings needing attended and courses needing overseen there are some occasions that there is no one in the office to take you call. Simply leave a message on our answering machine or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. |
This is a wonderful show of support from British Gymnastics and no doubt you will all want to meet Paul Garber and hear about the future of British Gymnastics and Gymnastics Northern Ireland.
Members are therefore urged to take advantage of this unique opportunity and attend the event representing your club.
Please remember that each club is entitled to 2 voting representatives, one vote each. If other members of your club wish to attend as non-voters they are very welcome.
The closing date for receipt of nomination forms for roles on the Management Committee and Discipline Technical Committees is Tuesday 25th March 2008. Remember, this is your sport so please make sure you look after it!
| Only 3 months into 2008 and already 110 people have participated in GNI's courses. Although bulk of the candidates are participating in General Gymnastics courses, the figures for trampoline courses are not too far behind. |  |
Also so far we have successfully held a GMPD course, but perhaps even more worthy of writing home about - A Men's Artistic Course, which until now seemed to be a 'dying discipline' in Northern Ireland. Here's hoping all those MA candidates will go on to do their level 2 and maybe we will eventually see a few more clubs practicing that discipline opening up. Unfortunately for some, certain courses had to be cancelled due to lack of interest. The next course after Easter will be a Pre-school course starting on the 5th of April and continuing over the weekend of the 19th and 20th. This course will be in Salto and will be tutored by Dawn Dornan. This is the only Pre-school course we are organizing this year so if you are interested, get your application forms in ASAP so that we don't have to cancel this course. Finally on Coach Education, please note that the first day of all course of the same level is the same. So for example if you attend a Common Core Day for a Women's Artistic L1 Course, you only need to do the second and third days of any other course at L1. We are currently discussing the possibility of offering a reduction to candidates who do more than one course think this will probably not be an option until next year. |
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Above are some images from the Level 1 General Gymnastics Course recently held at Abbey Gymnastics Centre.Visit the 'Gallery' section of our website www.northernirelandgymnastics.org for pics from other courses.
(36 hrs per week) Salary: £20,000 per annum/ 3 year fixed term contract (subject to funding)
Pipers Vale and Waveney Gymnastics Clubs are seeking to recruit a dedicated Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach, in partnership with English Gymnastics, to assist in the delivery of the Club and Coach Programme.
The main aim of the Club and Coach Programme is to both increase the standard and numbers of gymnasts in both clubs, together with the high class Club coaches working in the accredited (Gym Mark) clubs offering high quality gymnastics experiences to their members and to inspire all the gymnasts and coaches so they are motivated and develop to their full potential.
The appointed person will play a key role in increasing the delivery of quality coaching sessions to boys sections at both clubs, they will undertake such roles as planning, organising training programmes for both boys and coaches, working in partnership with the Head coaches at both clubs. The aim of the post holder will be to raise the level of gymnasts in both clubs to national and international standard.
The post holder will be required to report to a management group made up from the two head coaches and a representative from English gymnastics every 6 months and collate detailed reports on the gymnasts within the programme. Thorough monitoring and evaluation to ensure targets are met is also an essential role requirement.
Applicants should ideally hold a High Performance Coach Certificate in Mens’ Artistic Gymnastics or be willing to work towards this qualification within 1 year of appointment. In addition, the post holder must show passion for the sport that both clubs share. Applicants must have experience of coaching gymnastics at a high level. Excellent IT skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
The post is offered on a 3 year fixed term contract subject to funding. The post will be based at both clubs 24 hrs at Pipers Vale and 12 hours at Waveney. The post holder will be expected to attend
National and Regional Squads with Boys.
A CRB check will be requested in the event of the successful candidate being offered the position.
Pipers Vale and Waveney Gymnastics Clubs are equal opportunities employers. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability. Pipers Vale and Waveney Gymnastics Clubs are committed to an action plan to ensure this policy is fully effective.
Application forms are available from:The Ipswich Gymnastics Centre, 7 Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
Tel: 01473 433676
Email: admin@pipersvale.co.uk
or download from our website www.gymnasticsinipswich.co.uk
Please Note: Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 16.05.08
Tel: 02893 369391| email: admin@gymnasticsnorthernireland.org