• It provides opportunities for primary school teachers to increase their knowledge, experience and confidence in teaching gymnastics through 12 hours of training - leading to an accredited British Gymnastics Award.
  
• It helps primary schools to introduce quality gymnastics teaching - by offering appropriately trained students (Level 1 coaches) - to assist the teachers who have completed the BG Introductory Award to help them establish gymnastics in the school.
  
• It provides good School/Club links to local clubs including Jordanstown Gymnastics Club for children who wish to pursue gymnastics as an extra-curricular activity.

We have managed to secure 3 Scholarships for the next academic year (£1000 each) for students at the University of Ulster who hold a Gymnastics Coaching award and are prepared to get involved in the delivery of this programme.

http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/geninfo/scholars_sportsacad.html

Earlier this year UKCA and B.A.G.A began exciting integration plans to phase the two organisations together. This means a bigger pool of opportunities to registered members such as more education courses, competition programmes, online registration and resources, and competitive Insurance benefits.

There are currently many exciting and progressive events available to schools, clubs and groups just waiting to be grasped! By attaining a qualification to Coach we hope that the sport will blossom and provide you with another avenue of skill development and fun for your classes. Karen Graham is the N.I regional secretary and is currently organising an exciting new course in this discipline. Those interested in the course or in finding out more information about Cheerleading should contact Karen directly.

Mrs Karen Graham Ireland Rep. B.A.G.A. / UKCA
17 Priestland Road BUSHMILLS BT578QP PHONE: 07957789611

Venue: University of Ulster, Coleraine, Sports Centre

Please note All participants Must commence with Level 2.
Participants MUST be 18 years and over
Exception CLAUSE 16-18yr old students or gymnasts may attend under the supervision of their Teacher /Coach and MUST have insurance cover with BAGA. Temporary cover can be arranged at a cost of £5 per participant.

COURSES:

Level 2: Friday 17th 10.00am – 5.00pm

Level 3: Saturday 18th 10.00am – 5.00pm

COST: Level 2 £130.00
BOTH Level 2 & 3 £225.00

Click Here For a Detailed Overview Of The Courses

Click Here For Application Pack

The first N.Ireland Trampoline Summer School based at the Causeway Coast and will run for 4 full days from 10.00am – 4.15pm.
An intensive Trampoline Summer Training Programme open to all those gymnasts at Grade 4 level and above and /or those at Regional or National Squad Level. 6 full hours training will be provided over four days in trampolining and DMT. Other activities will include team-building and bonding tasks.
35 Places only will be made available.
LUNCH will be included each day – soup , sandwiches fruit, drinks.

PRIVATE COACH will collect and return Performers from/to the following Collection Points.
*Coleraine Girls High School * Ballybogey Roundabout lay-by
* Ballybogey Village * The Diamond Bushmills

This year will be Non-Residential BUT for those Coaches and Performers coming from the West, South and East Regions accommodation can be arranged at the Coastal International Youth Hostels and our Private Coach transport you to and from daily. Performers NOTE - This MUST be arranged via your personal Club Coach who will be given details.

WHO will be Coaching
Experienced Coaches at Senior & High Performance Level. A Team who are already working with the N.Ireland & Ireland Performers at Local, Regional , National & International Level.

WHERE
Ballycastle- College of Sport – Cross & Passion College.

WHEN
Monday July 21st – Thursday July 24th 2008
10.00am – 4.15pm daily.
COST £150.00 CLOSING DATE : 25 May 2008

Click Here For Full Details And An Application Form

Applications to :
Mrs Karen Graham Summer School Organiser
17 Priestland Road Bushmills Co Antrim BT57 8QP

7 Crossmaglen GC, Sportability Gym Buddies and Mourne Gymnastics Club all came together on Sat 5th April for the second Recreational Games Competition. Approximately 60 gymnasts with ages ranging from 3 - 14 years took part including children with disabilities. Nikki Mc Alinden of Mourne GC told us

'One gymnast took part that nobody was expecting. Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council Cllr Michael Cole made his debut performance on the beam, his age undisclosed. I think the Mayor may need a little practice, but he gave it a try and that is the point of Recreational Olympics, rewarding perticipation. Each and every child who took part is a winner and it's important to awknowledge those children'.