Gymnastics Club Culture Development Programme

The Scottish Gymnastics club culture development programme provides club leaders with a comprehensive and transformative experience. It could be for you!

Could 2025 be the year when you accelerate your club’s approach to culture, teamwork, growth and member experience to the next level? We are delighted to extend our work with Alice Beveridge to deliver this innovative programme in 2025.

Why sign up?

Everyone has a role to play in the culture experienced within a club and those in leadership roles are key to creating and bringing great culture to life. Successful gymnastics clubs can come from an investment into intentional leadership that values inclusion and club-wide engagement. This course will help and inspire you as a leader to ensure the experiences of everyone involved are at the heart of all decisions. 

A selection of the key workshop learning outcomes include:

• build trust and respect while leading positive change in gymnastics clubs
• discover your Gymnastic VIBE
• understand the characteristics of high-performing gymnastics teams
• understand the impact of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments (PERMA) on creating a flourishing gymnastics environment
• recognise “toxic” behaviours and the consequences on club culture, success, and integrity

Who is it for?

This programme is for those with a club leadership role and the drive to start a journey of understanding and implementing great culture development. We’d love to hear from applicants with either coaching or non-coaching leadership roles, for example, head coaches and club chairs.

What does it involve?

Attendees participate in online workshops, an action learning set and are provided with individual support through 1:2:1 mentored sessions.

Key dates

• Workshop 1 – 19 January: uncover your gymnastics VIBE – 3 hours
• Workshop 2 – 9 February: building a legacy in gymnastics – 3 hours
• Workshop 3 – 9 March: fostering flourishing gymnastics environments – 3 hours
• Workshop 4 – 23 March: transmitting positive gymnastics culture – 3 hours
• Action Learning Set – 27 April: collaborative sessions with peers and Alice addressing live issues in gymnastics culture development – 3 hours
• Individual mentoring – three to four dates between May and August agreed with mentor. Tailored 1:2:1 mentoring sessions to promote leadership and personal growth, aligning with ethical values.

Programme Fee

£300 subsidised Scottish Gymnastics member cost, £1000 non-member. Payment must be made before the start of the course.

Ready to apply? Simply fill in the application form or email us at development@scottishgymnastics.org for further information on delegate suitability and workshop content.

Deadline for applications is Friday 29 November.

Please note, there is a maximum of 15 spaces on this cohort and a maximum of two places per club.

About Alice Beveridge

Alice Beveridge stands as a passionate advocate for positive change, effective education, and ethical coaching. A professional psychologist and speaker, her dedication to personal and organisational growth is combined with her profound knowledge. She provides key support for Scottish Gymnastics in cultivating a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and neurodiversity awareness

Alice has a comprehensive understanding of applied positive psychology, education, and gymnastics coaching. Her career spans qualifications as a primary teacher, where she excels in play-based methodologies. With a deep understanding of well-being and flourishing through applied positive psychology, Alice empowers individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential. Her commitment to creating engaging and effective learning environments is underpinned by her qualifications in education.

Currently head of gymnastics at Saltire Team Gymnastics, Alice brings a wealth of coaching experience working with athletes of all ages and levels in women’s artistic and TeamGym.  Her leadership in change management and culture development is a testament to her ability to drive positive transformation in organisations. Moreover, Alice possesses an in-depth understanding of neurodiversity, contributing to her ability to foster inclusivity and adapt coaching techniques for diverse needs.