Courses

The following training courses are scheduled in our region
Coaching Courses - October 2008 - March 2009	24^th September 2008
The following courses are being run at Northampton over then next few months: Level 1 Assistant Coach (16 years and above) - 18th October, 8th & 9th Nov. Exam 11th January Level 2 Coach (18 years and above) - December 13th & 14th & January 18th January. Exam 1st March Award scheme Coach (14-18 years) - 19th October. Award scheme Coach (14-18 years) - 11th January. Award scheme Coach (14-18 years) - 1st March Contact: Please download application forms and details by clicking through the links above, or contact Alan Price on his email ‎eastmidcoached@tiscali.co.uk

Club Judging Course - 21st September	7^th July 2008
We are running a Club (level 1) Judging course in Nottingham on 21st September. For details and to book your place, please contact Kevin Redgrift , or use this application form The cost is £35 per person. Qualifications: Minimum age 15 & had some trampolining experience - either doing or active watching Content: Competition Rules Structure and Procedures~ Recording (Individual & Team) Execution judging routines up to a difficulty of 4.0 Exam: 30 minute theory paper. 60% pass mark on all sections The venue is Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Wigman Rd, Nottingham NG8 4PB (click for map).

Coaching Courses May-August 2008	26^th April 2008
The EMGA are running a number of Trampoline Coaching courses in the coming months, for each of levels 1, 2 and 3. Unless stated otherwise, all the courses are at Benham Sports Arena, Northampton. There is a level 1 (Assistant) course on the 10th & 17th May, with the exam on 14th June There is a level 2 (Coach) course on 12th, 19th & 20th July, with the exam on 13th September There is a level 2 (Coach) course on 18th, 19th & 20th August, with the exam TBC, at Worksop College, Notts There is a level 3 (Club Coach) course on the 13th & 27th April, 4th & 11th May, (exam 26th October) at Harvey Hadden SC, Nottingham Further details can be found on the East Midlands Gymnastics website by following the links above. Please email Alan Price or phone: 0788 7558820 for more info on these courses.

Teachers Trampoline Award Course - May 2008	25^th March 2008
There is a British Gymnastics Teachers Trampoline Award Course for qualified PE and student teachers at Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire on May 14th, 21st and 22nd. Course Details: This course is being run under the new syllabus and now includes skills up to and including shaped front and back somersaults, plus full twist into and out of body landings. The course is also ideal if you have any staff that currently hold a teachers trampoline qualification interested in attending a refresher course and/or upgrading to the new syllabus. Please contact WNTC to register to request an application form. Closing date for applications is 19th April 2008. Contact: Head Coach on info@westnottstc.org.uk to request an application form or for further information about the course.

Welfare Courses	20^th February 2008
The following courses are being run at Loughborough University, in the Gymnastics Seminar Room. Please contact Gemma Barton to book a place. Sunday March 9th - 10am -2pm Safeguarding and Protecting Children. Maximum of 15 candidates Sunday March 23rd - 10am - 4pm Club Management. Minimum of 8, Maximum of 15 candidates. Sunday April 20th - 10am -2pm Time to Listen (Welfare Officers). Please confirm 8 weeks in advance Sunday July 20th - 10am - 2pm Safeguarding and Protecting Children. Maximum of 15 candidates Sunday September 14th - 10am -2pm Time to Listen (Welfare Officers) Please confirm 8 weeks in advance If you are working towards GymMark then you must have at least one coach in attendance at every session with the Safeguarding and Protecting Children qualification and also one committee member to have been on the Club Management course. Every BG affiliated Club must now have a Welfare Officer trained in both Child Protection and Time to Listen.

Coaching Courses May-August 2008	20^th November 2007
The EMGA are running a number of Trampoline Coaching courses in the coming months, for each of levels 1, 2 and 3. Unless stated otherwise, all the courses are at Benham Sports Arena, Northampton. ~~There is a level 1 (Assistant) course on the 2nd & 3rd February, with the exam on 23rd February~~ There is a level 1 (Assistant) course on the 10th & 17th May, with the exam on 14th June ~~There is a level 2 (Coach) course on 1st, 2nd & 8th March, with the exam on 29th March (to be confirmed)~~ There is a level 2 (Coach) course on 12th, 19th & 20th July, with the exam on 13th September There is a level 3 (Club Coach) course on the 13th & 27th April, 4th & 11th May, (exam 26th October) at Harvey Hadden SC, Nottingham ~~There is a Trampoline Disabilities Course on the 2nd & 3rd February , 1st & 2nd March (exam tbc) at Grimsby Leisure Centre~~ Further details can be found on the East Midlands Gymnastics website by following the links above. Please email Alan Price or phone: 0788 7558820 for more info on these courses.

Teachers Trampoline Award Course - January 2008	20^th November 2007
There is a British Gymnastics Teachers Trampoline Award Course for qualified PE and student teachers at Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire on January 9th, 16th & 23rd 9am – 5pm. This course is also suitable for any teaching staff that currently hold a trampoline qualification looking to attend a refresher course (which is recommended every 3 years from the original date of qualification.) Course Details: This is the minimum requirement advised by British Gymnastics for teachers in schools who are preparing pupils for GCSE Examinations, School competitions, curricular and extra curricular activities. The course involves coaching of skills up to and including front and back somersaults tucked. This qualification entitles the holder to coach trampolining only as a part of the school curriculum. It is imperative that candidates can commit to the stated dates/times. Any absences/lateness will result in you having to take the whole course again at your own expense. There are a maximum of 15 places available on this course which are none transferable. It is imperative that all candidates arrive on time for all sessions of the course. Candidates are not eligible to coach until they have received a certificate of qualification from British Gymnastics. Entry Requirements: To be eligible for the course candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the start of the course & fit to participate. They must also be one of the following: (a) Specialist trained PE teachers (this may include a specialist PE qualification gained abroad). (b) Trainee teachers who are undertaking the GTP, SCITT or "Teach First" program or who are about to complete their PGCE course and have had a minimum of two terms experience in a school. (c) Non PE specialists who are in possession of a current British Gymnastics Coach Award or higher. Course Fee: £200 Includes resource materials, practical assessment and written theory examination of 45mins. The course fees have been reduced for the January course from £250 to encourage those with no funding to take part. Places on teacher’s courses fill up quickly, so it is advisable to request & return application forms & payment ASAP.

Assistant Coaching Course October 2007 - Bassetlaw	23^rd September 2007
Ray still has a couple of places left on his Assistant Trampoline Coach course (level 1) running on 18th & 19th October at Worksop College. Please contact Ray Bevan as soon as possible for further details and an application form.

Coaching Courses October-December 2007	18^th September 2007
The EMGA are running 3 Trampoline Coaching courses in the coming months, one for each of levels 1, 2 and 3. The level 1 (Assistant) course is on the 18th and 25th November, with the exam on 15th December The level 2 (Coach) course is on 20th, 21st & 28th October, with the exam in 10th November The level 3 (Club Coach) course is on 21st, 28th October, 18th & 25th November, with the exam on 27th January Further details can be found on the East Midlands Gymnastics website by following the links above. Please email Alan Price or phone: 0788 7558820 for more info on these courses.

Club Judging Course - 3rd November 2007	18^th August 2007
We are running a Club level Judging course in Worksop on 3rd November. For details and to book your place, please contact Kevin Redgrift . The cost is £35 per person. Qualifications: Minimum age 15 & had some trampolining experience - either doing or active watching Content: Competition Rules Structure and Procedures~ Recording (Individual & Team) Execution judging routines up to a difficulty of 4.0 Exam: 30 minute theory paper. 60% pass mark on all sections The venue is The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S80 2AT (click for map). Long stay car parking is available beyond the centre on the left hand side of memorial; Avenue - opposite the supermarket. You need to park in the LEFT HAND SIDE of the car park - the right hand side is only short stay!

County Judging Course - July 2007	10^th June 2007
We are running a County level Judging course in Worksop on 21st/22nd July. For details and to book your place, please contact Kevin Redgrift Qualifications: Minimum age 16 and held Club Judge award for 1 year Judged a minimum of 8 competitions at grade 3/4/5/6 as execution judge Content: Competition rules, recording synchro Difficulty judging up to 5.0 tariff Execution judging up to tariff 7.0 1 hour theory paper, 70% pass mark in all sections The venue is The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S80 2AT (click for map)

Courses for Teachers - 2007	11^th February 2007
NTGA are running a series of courses for PE teachers - both full courses and refresher courses. Details can be found here for the full courses and here for the refresher courses. Please contact Mandy Daybles for more info on the Northampton courses.

Coaching Courses March & June 2007	11^th February 2007
The EMGA are running 2 Trampoline Coach (level 2) courses at Northampton in 2007 under the Regional Coach Education Programme. This course is available to any one aged 17 years and over who has already completed the Assistant's Award. The cost is approximately £115.00. Anyone who is U19 years and in full-time Education will get a reduction - cost around £60.00. This also covers resource packs and exam fee. Dates: Course 1: 4th, 11th, 18th March, exam TBC Course 2: 10th, 23rd, 24th June, exam TBC There will be more run throughout 2007 - Please contact Mandy Daybles for more info on the Northampton courses.

Assistant Coaching Courses March-May 2007	11^th February 2007
The East Midlands region are running a series of Assistant Coach courses over the coming months. Some courses are restricted to 14-16 year-olds. Others are open to anyone over 14. The price for under 16s or anyone under 19 in full-time education is £45. For others it is £90. This also covers resource packs and exam fee. The mentoring learning hours are also included on the course. Dates: (14-16 only) 13th & 14th February, exam on 24th February (anyone) 3rd & 4th April, exam TBC (anyone) 12th & 13th May, exam TBC There will be more run throughout 2007 - Please contact Mandy Daybles for more info on the Northampton courses.

County Judging Course - Feb 2007	3^rd February 2007


Club Coach Course?	30^th December 2006
There is a significant demand in our region for a Club Coach course - Alan will therefore be arranging one soon. Please can all clubs send lists of candidates for this grade, with contact details to Alan Price (0788 7558820). Check back here soon for details of dates and venues.

Coaching Courses January and March 2007	6^th December 2006
The EMGA are running 2 courses at Northampton in the New Year under the Regional Coach Education Programme. A Level 1 course (Assistant Coach) will be starting on 28th January 2007 Cost: £90 for over 19 years of age & £45 for under 19. Following this, a Level 2 course (Trampoline Coach) will be starting on 4th March Cost: £115 for over 19 years of age & £60 for under 19. Please contact Alan Price (0788 7558820) for further details and to book your place.

Assistant Coaching Course Feb 2007	11^th November 2006
An assistant coaching course will be run on 21/22 February 2007 at Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, Notts NG18 3RT. Course fee £130

Coaching Courses Nov 2006 and Mar 2007	11^th November 2006
A first level ('Trampoline Coach') coaching course is being run at Oak Tree Lane Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, Notts NG18 3RT on Nov 29/30^th and Dec 13/14^th. Course fee £250 An assistant coach course (Level 1) will be run on March 7/8/15^th 2007. Note that this course is subject to the new coaching structure. Course fee £130