Updated 30th June 2008

WOMENS ARTISTIC OLYMPIC TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Following the successful completion of the two day Olympic Trial at the AIS over the weekend, the Womens Artistic Olympic Team has been decided. Congratulations to the following athletes and coaches who will be nominated to the Australian Olympic Committee for selection into the Australian Olympic team:-

Athletes:-
Dasha Joura - WA
Shona Morgan - VIC
Lauren Mitchell - WA
Ashleigh Brennan - VIC
Georgia Bonora - VIC
Olivia Vivian - WA

Coaches:-
Peggy Liddick - National Coach
Martine George - Team Coach - WA
Misha Barabach - Team Coach - VIC

The following athlete and coach have been named as reserves:-

Gymnast - Emma Dennis - VIC
Coach - John Hart - VIC

The team will be formally announced to the media this morning at 10.00 EST. Media are invited to join head coach Peggy Liddick and the girls this morning for the team announcement, media interviews and Beijing-themed photo opportunities in the Gymnastics Hall at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Time: 10am EST
Venue: Gymnastics Hall, Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

To read a copy of the official media release please click here.

For any enquiries, or to confirm your attendance, please contact Michelle Cook (Gymnastics Australia Media) on 0430 177 668.

RELATED MEDIA ARTICLES

Meet gymnast Emma Dennis... - The Daily Telegraph, Monday 30th June 2008
Ashleigh's journey to China - The Age - Saturday 28th June 2008
Hanging out for Selection - Canberra Times - Saturday 28th June 2008
Olympic gymnastics hopefuls on show - The Age - Friday 27th June 2008

TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDERWAY IN BENDIGO
The 2008 Trampoline Sports Australian Championships is now underway in Bendigo (VIC). Amongst the athletes competing will be nominated Olympian (Ben Wilden). For more information about the event and results to date, please click here.

GYMNASTICS WEEK 2008 - LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR CLUB HAS PLANNED
GYMWEEK - It’s your chance to celebrate all the great things about leaping, rolling, flipping, balancing, spinning, swinging, jumping, turning, splitting, throwing, pitching, twisting, climbing and then show off what you can do. GymWeek 2008 will run from 8 - 24th August 2008.

Gymnastics Australia is keen to hear what your club has planned for Gymweek so why dont you drop us a line. Best wishes to the Broken Hill Gymnastics and Kindergym Club who have a great range of activities planned. You can read their list of activities planned from the GymWeek 2008 web site.

Clubs around Australia are encouraged to get involved in GymWeek and promote themselves to their local community: send out the invitations then run an Open Day, perform a display, have a special showing of skills, set up special activities - the possibilities are endless!

To help you get started and get the most out of GymWeek, Gymnastics Australia has prepared a range of resources available to download from a special web site. Please click the link above.

Available resources will include:

• Get your community excited - Tips for a successful Media Release
• Colouring-in Competition – one for every Gymsport
• Ideas for running special themed lessons: Let The Games Begin
• Fun and challenging “Olympic Games” activities
• GymWeek Certificate template to print
• Adopt an Olympic Gymnast and follow their progress
• Links to the AOC, Herogram and My Heroes websites
• Our Local Hero Competition – nominate a hero from your club
• Tell the World - have your club activities posted on the website

Start planning your displays and allocating time for GymWeek fun for every class.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 OPEN TOUR OFFICIALS APPLICATION FORM
The 2008 MAG Open Tour Officials' Application Form for the Team Manager, Coaches, Judges, Chaperones and Medical Personnel positions can be downloaded form the GA MAG website. Please click here to download the form.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 MAG OPEN TOUR SELECTION TRIAL
The Level 8 Open and Level 9 Open MAG gymnasts who wish to be considered for selection to compete at the 2008 New Zealand National Championships in Hamilton New Zealand must complete the Selection trial Nomination Form. Please click here to download this form from the MAG website.

The completed nomination form must be emailed or faxed (03 9830 4788) to the National Program Manager - Karon Williams at kwilliams@gymnastics.org.au by Monday 7th July 2008.

Failure to lodge the entry form by the due date will result in the gymnast not being permitted to trial for a position on the 2008 MAG Australian Open Tour. Entry into the Selection Trial does not constitute automatic entry into the National Championships. Gymnasts must still be nominated separately by their State Association into the National Championships.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - INTERNATIONAL LEVELS CHALLENGE
The WAG International Levels Challenge will be held in Perth, September 10-14. Expression of Interest Forms for Coaches and Athletes are available on the Gymnastics Australia website. State Associations also have copies for distribution.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - INTERNATIONAL LEVELS 6 AND 8 JUDGES COURSE
Date: Monday 7th July 2008
Venue: Sleeman Centre, Chandler, QLD
Course fee: $100.00 for participants who do not hold a WAG National Judges accreditation for this cycle:
$20.00 for participants who have completed a National accreditation on this cycle
$20.00 for observers

To enquire about, or register for this course, please contact Helen Colagiuri hcolagiuri@gymnastics.org.au

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2008 RG LEVELS TOUR SELECTION TRIAL
The Level 7, 8, 9 and 10 gymnasts who wish to be considered for selection to compete at the 2008 New Zealand National Championships in Hamilton New Zealand must complete the Selection Trial Nomination Form. Please click here to download this form from the RG website.

The completed nomination form must be emailed or faxed (03 9830 4788) to the National Program Manager - Karon Williams at kwilliams@gymnastics.org.au by Friday 11th July 2008.

Failure to lodge the entry form by the due date will result in the gymnast not being permitted to trial for a position on the 2008 Australian RG Levels Tour. Entry into the Selection Trial does not constitute automatic entry into the National Championships. Gymnasts must still be nominated separately by their State Association into the National Championships.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2008 RG SKOOLGIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Skoolgirls National Championships will be held in Sydney on the 18th October 2008 at PLC Sydney in Croydon. The event information and entry forms can be found on the Gymnastics Australia website located under Events - National.

For further information please contact Karon Williams or Nicole Higham

CHEERLEADING - LEVEL 2 JUDGING COURSE
Gymnastics Australia has partnered with the National Cheerleading SMC to trial on-line course entry as part of its IT Plan.

The first Cheerleading course to offer on-line registration will be the Level 2 course to be held on June 27th. If you are interested in attending this course please click here for the relevant information.

GYMNASTICS WA SEEKING TO APPOINT AN ELITE RG SENIOR COACH
The Rhythmic Gymnastics High Performance Centre of Western Australia is seeking expressions of interest from qualified RG coaches to fulfill a full time Senior Coaching position. The RGHPC WA is looking for a positive and enthusiastic coach to help drive our Elite RG Program.

RGHPC WA has relocated to a new purpose built RG facility in Leederville, Perth, Western Australia which is 10 minutes from the CBD.

Duties include:
- Assist the Head Coach to deliver the program for High Performance Gymnastics in keeping with the direction set by Gymnastics Australia
- Supervise and direct particular gymnasts as directed by the Head Coach
- Plan and implement a coaching program for the younger Elite gymnasts with objectives, including advancement of these athletes to the Junior and Senior international level.
- Oversee and provide direction for the Elite program.
- Assist in Gymnast selection for entrance into the Elite program
- Assist in the Talent Identification program
- Undertake administrative duties as directed for the Elite programs.
- Perform any other relevant tasks as set by the Head Coach
- Maintain professional development and accreditation/registration to Gymnastics Australia standard

Qualifications:
- Minimum Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or equivalent) - essential
- Experience working with Elite Rhythmic Gymnasts - essential
- Coordinator/Management/Planning Experience - desirable
- Current First Aid - desirable

Experience:
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- A love of coaching young athletes
- Enthusiasm for the sport and the ability to promote gymnastics within the community.
- The ability to work with guidance from the Head Coach.
- Experience in dealing with young people, parents and other in the gymnastic community.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.

Salary:
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Résumé:
Résumés will be kept in strict confidence and only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. The RGHPC WA welcomes applications from suitability qualified International coaches.
Applications close 3rd August 2008.

Submit your resume with salary expectations in confidence to:

Allen Creighton
President
Rhythmic Gymnastics High Performance Centre of Western Australia Inc.
rg@hpcwa.org.au

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