Updated 2nd June 2008

GA FINDS 'GREEN' IN SEARCH OF GOLD
Gymnastics Australia has made an early start on its' promise to be a recognised contributor to current environment issues, as committed in the 2009-2012 Strategic Plan.

The realisation of this commitment commenced at the 2008 MAG & WAG Australian Championships and Olympic Trials, where considerable finite resources were managed to minimise the impact on the environment. The weighted system used to stabilise and secure various apparatus requires approximately 5,000 litres of water.

GA determined to source recycled grey water, hence removing the unnecessary consumption of fresh drinking water. In addition, this water, almost the entire 5,000 litres, is recycled onsite at Vodafone Arena at the conclusion of the Australian MAG and WAG Championships.

These efforts under line GA’s commitment to gymnastics being an important and recognised contributor to current environment and social issues.

GYMNASTICS WEEK 2008 - START PLANNING YOUR INVOLVEMENT TODAY
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.

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 is preparing a range of resources available to download from a special webpage to be launched on June 16.

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

DOWNLOAD - THE GYMWEEK FLYER

Now, start planning your displays and allocating time for GymWeek fun for every class. Then, download resources from: www.gymnastics.org.au from June 16.

FORMER GYMNAST REACHES AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT SEMI FINALS
GA has been advised that Megan Dowse, a retired Maffra gymnast, who represented Vic and also Australia at National Level 10 at the International Levels Challenge, has made it through to the semi finals of Australia's Got Talent. The program is aired on C7 at 7.30pm on Tuesday nights. Megan is in the 2nd semi final which is aired on 3/6.

GA wishes Megan all the best.

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 - RESULTS FROM THE 2008 WORLD STARS COMPETITION
Congratulations to Dasha Joura and Lauren Mitchell who competed in the 2008 World Stars competition in Moscow that took place last weekend. Dasha Joura qualiifed to both the Vault and Floor finals coming away with a bronze medal on the Floor. Lauren qualified for both Uneven Bars and Beam finals. Full results from the event finals have not yet surfaced from the Russian Federation.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - SCENES FROM THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Peggy Liddick addressing athletes prior to the National Apparatus Challenge

WAG Olympic Squad gets announced to the public at the National Apparatus Challenge

Fans seeking autographs at the MyHeroes FanZone

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

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - INTERNATIONAL LEVELS 6 AND 8 CLINIC
Dates: 13 - 15 July 2008
Venue: QAS Gym, Sleeman Centre, Chandler, Brisbane

All gymnasts training in International Level 6 & 8 are eligible to attend this clinic. Gymnasts must be accompanied by a coach.

Circular and Application forms have been forwarded to Clubs and State Associations.

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

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2008 LEVELS TOUR OFFICIALS APPLICATION FORM
The 2008 RG Levels Tour Officials' Application Form for the Team Manager, Coaches, Judges, Chaperones and Medical Personnel can be downloaded from the GA RG website. Please click here to download the form.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - TECHNICAL BULLETIN
The May 2008 edition of the RG Technical Bulletin can be downloaded from the GA RG website. Please click here to download the Bulletin.

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 NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The RG National Clubs Championships will be held on the 2-4th October 2008 at the Melbourne Girls College in Richmond. The Aussie All Stars event will be held prior to the Championships on the 30th September - 1st October 2008. Gymnastics Victoria will be hosting the event and all enquiries should be directed to the GV Events Director, Lauren Killip on (03) 9214 6020 Ext 201 or email events@gymnasticsvictoria.org.au

A WONDERFUL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
A group from Denmark called DGI Roskilde Aspiranthold, representing a region in Denmark will be arriving in Australia in July. The team will be travelling from Sydney to Cairns by road and are keen to meet up with clubs who would be able to host the team along that route.

The gymnasts are 17 to 29 years old and they do no competition gymnastics only performance shows. The team wish to perform displays and workshops at clubs for no cost. In some areas they hope to sleep in a gym and will have their own bedding.

If you are interested in learning more about this great international opportunity, please contact Dave Scott from the Sunshine Coast Gymnastics Academy.

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP DISPLAY CHOREOGRAPHY SKILLS: 7TH - 9TH NOVEMBER
The General Gymnastics SMC is pleased to present a Choreography Workshop for coaches creating Gymnastic Displays. The workshop will cater to experienced and beginner coaches Workshop highlights include:

• Practical sessions with Debra Iris Batton, Artistic Director of Legs On The Wall, Physical Theatre Company, Sydney
• Step out of the gym and into the Red Box Performance Space
• Share ideas and experiences with like-minded coaches from around Australia
• Learn more about the journey to the World Gymnaestrada and FIG Display Contest
• Special offer for clubs who have previously attended a World Gymnaestrada

Please click here for more information.

12TH AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES
Australia's largest multisport festival is coming to Geelong in 2009. The Games will be held from 20 February - 1 March 2009 and will attract 10,000 participants from across Australia and overseas. The Games are open to anyone over the age of 30, for most sports. The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) owns and runs the Games since their inception in 1987. It is the first time Geelong will host the Games and is expected to inject over 13 million dollars into the region.

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