What is the difference between British Gymnastics and Gymnastics Northern Ireland? British Gymnastics in the UK National Governing Body for the sport, Gymnastics Northern Ireland is the home country body responsible for the sport throughout Northern Ireland. British Gymnastics and Gymnastics Northern Ireland work in partnership in delivering the sport throughout the province, maximising resources and thus ensuring you receive the best possible service available. British Gymnastics is now responsible for driving and delivering the following development areas in NI; • Club development • Participation development • Workforce development • and all related development activities herein. Gymnastics Northern Ireland is responsible for all other areas, including technical development, competitions and performance. How and when can I get in contact with Gymnastics in Northern Ireland Office? Office hours are 08:30 - 16:30 so please contact us between those times on 028 90 99 42 88. If nobody is available to answer your call please leave a message, or email us at admin@northernirelandgymnastics.org How can I join? GNI is a home region of British Gymnastics, please refer to www.british-gymnastics.org if you wish to affiliate your club. What is a CRB check? A Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is the English equivalent of Northern Ireland’s Access NI vetting check system. If British Gymnastics have informed you that you require a CRB check please contact the office or download the applicable Access NI Forms here. When are courses running in 2011? The British Gymnastics Northern Ireland Development Team currently has a coach education section on their website with all the latest information about courses. Please go to Education.