EVENT INFORMATION & KEY DATES

Applications close: 11:59PM AEST Wednesday 9th September 2026 (NO acceptance of late applications)

Notification of acceptance: From Monday 21st September 2026

Deposit due: 11:59PM AEST Monday, 28th September 2026 (NO acceptance of late deposits)

Full payment due: 11:59PM AEST Monday, 25th November 2026 (late payment may result in withdrawal from the residential program)

Level 2 Course Pricing: Total of $1750 (instalment details in section 2: Budget and Course Options)

AVAILABLE COURSES:
Level 2 WAG, VIC, Australia
January 14th - 18th 2027

Level 2 MAG, VIC, Australia
January 14th - 18th 2027

 

Please read the following carefully 

Coaches are invited to apply for the World Gymnastics Level 2 Coaching Academy which will be held across January 2027 in Victoria and Queensland, Australia.

Course overview

The World Gymnastics Level 2 Academy courses are a fully immersive experience and run from the end of September 2026, concluding with a five day residential face-to-face course in January 2027.

The curriculum goes beyond theory lectures delivered online and incorporates a comprehensive range of content. Developed in collaboration with renowned experts, it includes both Core Skills and Tactical Skills, ensuring a holistic performance coach education program. This curriculum encompasses crucial areas such as performance planning, injury management and recovery, designing the learning environment, reflection, quality performance coaching, and a number of other areas key to coaching success.

World Gymnastics theory content covers essential topics including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and psychology, and the practical component is equally extensive. It consists of intensive technical sessions designed to provide hands-on experience and proficiency in all apparatus or technical requirements specific to each gymnastics code.

By integrating both theoretical and practical elements, this curriculum is similar to the Advanced coaching course but with extensions in some areas, and aims to equip you with a holistic understanding of gymnastics coaching. 

Residential program

All candidates must be available for their chosen residential program:

Residential program:

• Candidate arrival: The day prior to their chosen program
• Opening Lecture & Exam Instuction: Day 1: 10am - 12:15pm – Attendance is COMPULSORY
• Practical exam: Final day of the five day program
• Candidate departure: Final day (after 17.15pm) or the day following.

Please pay particular attention to the specific venue allocated to your gymsport when information is provided.

Achieving your World Gymnastics Level 2 Coach Accreditation

In order to obtain a World Gymnastics Level 2 certification from this course, coaches must maintain 100% attendance at all lectures of the course as well as achieving a pass-mark of 80% in each of the theory and 60% in the practical examinations. 

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible to attend the January 2027 World Gymnastics Level 2 Academy, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current Technical Member with an active relationship with a GA affiliated club
• Hold a minimum of an Advanced Coach accreditation
• Have experience coaching Australian Levels 7-9 (or above) or equivalent
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Not be subject to current investigations or sanctions
• Completion of further education relating to coaching theory or sports science is highly beneficial but not essential, e.g. university degrees, TAFE courses etc.

Numbers are limited. Submission of an application does not mean acceptance into the course. Once applications have closed (11:59PM AEST 9th Septmber), all applicants will be assessed against the eligibility criteria. Applications may be discussed with State organisations and relevant members of the National Commission for your sport. Please do not book any flights or accomodation until you receive notification of acceptance onto the course and confirmation that minimum numbers have been reached and the course will go ahead as planned. Notifications will commence from Monday, 21st September.

Any coach who wishes to attend a Level 2 World Gymnastics Academy in the future must hold a Level 2 World Gymnastics accreditation as a prerequisite.

World Gymnastics requirements prior to submitting this application

World Gymnastics have mandatory requirements for all academy participants including the completion of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Coaches of High-Performance Education Program module (English Version).

World Gymnastics recognises this certificate as valid for a period of two years. 

If your certificate is approaching expiry, WADA will send you an email notification via ADEL (adel@wada-ama.org), 31 days prior to the two-year anniversary of your original certification date. 

This email will include a direct link to the relevant catalogue containing the required refresher course. 

If this applies to you, and you receive this notification and need to complete the refresher, please ensure your updated certificate is included in this application.

It is also a requirement to complete the World Gymnastics Safeguarding online course. 

World Gymnastics recognises this certificate as valid for a period of two years. 

If your certificate is approaching expiry, you will need to complete this course again by accessing your profile on the FIG eLearning Platform, https://elearning.gymnastics.sport.

Document requirements for submission of application

In order for GA to set up a coach profile in the World Gymnastics Database, which is required for enrolment into any World Gymnastics Academy, there are a number of very specific requirements that must be submitted as part of your application. Failure to meet these requirements may result in an application not being accepted. Please see the list below and ensure that all items are attached to this application:

 

• An electronic copy of your current (not expired) passport - either .JPEG or .PDF file.
  Should your passport be expired, a current drivers license can be uploaded in its place, BUT you must immediately apply for your new passport and email this to us on receipt, which will then be updated on your World Gymnastics profile. You will not be permitted to attend the residential component of the Academy until a current passport is reflecting on your World Gymnastics profile.

• Current headshot (head and shoulders) photo - this MUST have a plain white background – this must be a .JPEG file

• WADA Coaches of High-Performance Education Program Certificate – this must be completed in english and the PDF file directly available upon completion of the online course. Scans, photos or any other formats will not be accepted. COURSE AVAILABLE HERE

• A current coaching resume
  
  
• Current and Valid Working With Children Check (or equivalent) - either .JPEG or .PDF file.

Please do not submit blank documents in place of the required submissions, as this may result in your application being rejected!

 

You will not be able to submit your application without the above documents. Incompleted applications with not be considered.

Application Deadline

11:59pm (AEST) Wednesday 9th September 2026. 

*Any applications recieved after this date will not be considered for the 2027 course.

Travel, accomodation and meals are not included in the costs below. Should your club or another party elect to fund your attendance at this course it will be your responsibility to organise payment via the LMS. GA will not generate invoices to third parties and all payments must be made through the LMS via credit card.

The World Gymnastics Academies are designed to be a fully immersive experience, where participants are able to live and breathe coaching practice for a full 5 days without external distractions. 

Course costs only

All Level 2 gymsports - $1750 which includes:

• Course fee
• Tea and Coffee
• World Gymnastics T-shirt
• Administration fees
  
  

Fees do not cover transport to/from the venue. It is your responsibility to ensure you are present for the commencement of the Academy.
GA offers payment plans for payment of the course fees. Payment plans will split the course fee into 4 payments, inclusive of three smaller payments of $500, with the final balance ($250) due by the 25th November 2026.

Full payment must be received by 25th November 2026. If payment in full is not received by this date, attendance at the residential program may be withdrawn.  
Please see payment structure in the Guidelines and Information presentation.

This course contains theoretical prerequisites to be completed prior to attending the residential component. GA will offer a partial refund to candidates who do not pass the required theoretical e-learning modules.

Partial refund is outlined below:
In the event of not passing World Gymnastics Level 2 Theory online - Course Fee Paid to Date Less $150.


Once confirmation of your acceptance has been sent, candidates will be required to pay a deposit of $500 by Monday 28th September 2026 to confirm their spot in the Academy. All course fees must be paid in full no later than 25th November 2026.

 

NOTE: In order to create a profile in the World Gymnastics Database you must hold a current (not expired) passport. You will be required to upload this at the end of this application. 
If you do not hold a current passport, you must commit to obtaining one prior to enrolling into the academy.

Please upload:

• An electronic copy of your current (not expired) passport - either .JPEG or .PNG file
• Current colour headshot photo with plain white background – this must be a .JPEG file
• WADA Coaches of High Performance Certificate – this must be the PDF file directly available upon completion of the online course. Scans, photos or any other formats will not be accepted.
• A current coach CV 
• Current and Valid Working With Children Check (or equivalent) - either .JPEG or .PNG file

 

NOTE: You must attach all required documents in order for your application to be accepted. Do not upload any blank documents in place of the required documentation!