Gymnastics Ireland launch Coach Development Programme

Gymnastics Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of our much anticipated Sports Coach Development Programme - GymEDGE. GymEDGE is a continuous professional development tool for any coach, from any sport, with any ability, who is interested in making their athletes or players better at their own sports by giving them the edge. It uses core fundamental gymnastics skills and training techniques to build the complete athlete or player.

The programme was developed in partnership with the Ulster Sports Academy at the University of Ulster and supported by the Irish Sports Council & Coaching Ireland the GymEDGE programme To watch the GymEDGE promotional video click here or follow the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVT2YTo9-x0&feature=player_embedded

Please see attached or click here to see the GymEDGE promotional flyer. In addition to the promotional flyer please see the attached testimonial flyer containing endorsements from key members of the sporting community. Full information on the GymEDGE programme  including testimonials can be viewed on our website: http://www.gymnasticsireland.com/education/gymedge

Ciaran Gallagher, Gymnastics Ireland, CEO said: “Over the past few years Gymnastics Ireland has been developing a programme that we believe will highlight the importance of gymnastics as a sport to the development of all sport in Ireland. “Formerly referred to as ‘Springboard’ during its development, today we are proud to launch the ‘GymEDGE Sports Coach Development Programme’.

“GymEDGE has the potential to make a real impact in the on-going development of coaches from all sports across Ireland while simultaneously increasing the awareness and understanding of gymnastics as a sport.” The programme encompasses workshops including...

• Fundamental Movement Skills
• Stretching and Flexibility
• Physical preparation

The workshops vary in level catering for coaches working at participation, development or performance level. Ciaran Gallagher added: "I look forward to seeing GymEDGE in action in the coming months and years..." If you have any enquiries and for booking information please contact Aimi Baker, Gymnastics Ireland's Participation Manager, via email on Aimi@gymnasticsireland.com