As the next update for tutors and assessors is in November, it will most likely be the new year before new courses are run. The Rhythmic course is approved because we are bringing a UKCC trained coach from England. Cheerleading is still not entirely under BG regulations therefore this course is also approved.

Please continue to visit the 'courses' section of our website for updates on this.

The squad are lucky enough to have the expert input from the following coaches:

Tony Byrne, Gina Popa, Sun Jie, Clare Taylor and Kim Kensett.

Future team’s and also individual’s will be selected from this squad to represent NI at major competitions like Northern Europeans, Europeans, Commonwealth Games and many more internationals.

We will hopefully get some pics of the Elite women in action for the next Ezine!

Still on the Women's Artistic Topic.. The First NI Development Squad Trail will take place on Saturday 20th September in Salto from 12.30pm - 4pm. All interested clubs are welcome to come along. Please contact Clare Taylor, WAG Squad Convenor (at Salto) for more information.

Plans are underway for the UKCC tutor and assessor update training which is due to be held in Northern Ireland on the 1st and 2nd November. There are spaces for up to 18 tutors. Any tutors/assessors who have not updated this training will not be able to work on any British gymnastics courses.

Please express an interest in attending this training to Nuala at GNI asap.

Exact venue and the times will follow soon.

English Gymnastics has the following part time post available

EGA Regional Administrator – West Midlands Region
(24hrs per week)
Salary Scale: £13,979 - £19,860 pa pro rata
(depending upon experience)

To provide administrative and clerical support for the Region, the Regional Executive Committee, the Regional Secretary and the Regional Development Officer

Duties to include
• To provide administrative and clerical support for the Region, the Regional Executive Committee, the Regional Secretary and the Regional Development Officer
• To deal on a day-to-day basis with public and media enquiries regarding Regional Gymnastics matters.
• Maintain databases/records/statistics of Regional clubs, members, coaches, judges, committees etc. as and when required.
• To maintain the Regional website, promoting this to be the main source of communication.
• To prepare, collate, publish and distribute Regional Newsletters, Handbooks, Calendars and other relevant publicity material.
• Liase with and support the Regional Coach Co-ordinator and Regional Development Officer with regard to the administration and preparation of coaching, judging, welfare, child protection and other relevant courses.

The post is offered on a 1 year fixed term contract subject to funding, to be reviewed at that time. The work base for this post will be within the West Midlands region and can be discussed at interview.

BG is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability. BG is committed to an action plan to ensure this policy is fully effective.

Application forms are available from:
HR Dept, British Gymnastics, Ford Hall,
Lilleshall National Sports Centre,
Nr Newport, Shropshire TF10 9NB
Telephone: 0845 129 7 129 ext 2398
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th August 2008
Interviews: w/c 8th September 2008

Please Note: Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

An exciting and innovative Coach position is available for an enthusiastic women’s artistic coach who is keen to develop other coaches as well as gymnasts. As part of the Club and Coach Programme English Gymnastics has forged partnerships with nominated clubs in the North and West Yorkshire Areas to provide a strategic approach to developing gymnasts. The key aim of the programme is to increase the number of high-class coaches working with accredited (GymMark) clubs in order to offer high quality gymnastic experiences to their members

Your role within this programme will be to work within 3 clubs within North & West Yorkshire to plan, organise and deliver a sustainable progressive system of Women’s Artistic gymnastic training and coaching. One of your aims will be to inspire all the gymnasts and coaches so that they are motivated and develop to their full potential.

You will have the opportunity to influence the career of hundreds of gymnasts by working in partnership with the nominated clubs to implement best practice to training plans and development towards regional level competitors. The post holder will also play a vital role in the ongoing development and training of the club coaches by implementing a mentoring programme. In addition you will be expected to support the club gymnasts and coaches at regional squads.

Applicants will ideally hold a BG High Performance Coach Award, or equivalent coaching qualification. You will have a proven track record of delivering high quality gymnastics sessions and developing gymnasts to national level. Excellent presentation skills would be an advantage, as you will also be expected to undertake coaching clinics. IT skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.

The post is offered on a 3 - year fixed term basis and, subject to future funding agreements, could be continued. Travel to all 3 clubs venues will be required on a weekly basis.

A Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced disclosure will be requested in the event of the successful candidate being offered the position.

BG is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability. BG is committed to an action plan to ensure this policy is fully effective.

Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter to:
British Gymnastics, Ford Hall, Lilleshall National Sports Centre,
Nr Newport, Shropshire TF10 9NB
Telephone: 0845 1297129 Ext 2398
Email: recruitment@british-gymnastics.org
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd August 2008
Interview date: Sunday 14th September 2008
References will be requested before interviews.

Please Note: Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.