Central has over 70 qualified gymnastics coaches. The majority of coaches are recruited and developed through the gymnastics clubs who have an enthusiastic and motivated workforce and volunteer group.

Coaches must be qualified to Level 2 Coach before they are able to run their own club. Below this coaches can be qualified at Level 1 Assistant where they can look after a group of beginner gymnasts under the supervision of a Level 2 Coach or higher. Depending on the discipline of gymnastics a coach can become qualified up to Level 5.

Coaches must be 16 to enrol on a Level 1 course, and must be 17 to enrol on a level 2 (with their qualification only being granted when they reach 18).

Coaching Course Calendar

Please click on the link in the menu to the left to view courses in Central.

For a full list of courses in Scotland please visit the education pages on the Scottish Gymnastics website www.scottishgymnastics.org/index.cfm?objectid=673E926B-0FF4-7BBD-EB1ACFDC887A9140

Guidance Information

Please click here to read a guide for anyone preparing to go on a coaching course.

For information on the changes to the British Gymnastics' coaching courses following alignment on to the UKCC framework please click here.

If you are already a coach and are looking to gain a qualification in another discipline? Click here to view the coaching qualification matrix and see what your entry level course is.

A guidance document has been written by British Gymnastics for the UKCC Level 1 courses on the completion of the course Logbooks. Detailed guidance is given for coaches, tutors, mentors and examiners and is essential reading for those involved with the UKCC level 1 courses. Click here to view.

How to Apply for a Course

To receive application forms for the above courses or for further details please contact Scottish Gymnastics on 01786 466 232, and at www.scottishgymnastics.org

Course Subsidy

If you are resident or coaching in Central please contact Andrew Webb, Regional Gymnastics Development Manager on 01324 590 720 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to enquire into any funding that may be available to you.