Updated 3rd March 2008

CLUB DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME LAUNCHED
A reminder to all Clubs that Gymnastics Australia has released the Club Development Grant Scheme for 2008. The Grant Scheme is an important initiative that represents a $13,000.00 annual investment in grassroots gymnastics and provides support for Club innovation.

The Grant Scheme is easy to access, with Clubs only required to have achieved Star 2 to be eligible in the Organisational Development Category where three x $1,000.00 Grants are available.

Clubs who have achieved Star 4 or Star 5, are eligible under the Special Initiatives Category for either a $3,000.00 or $7,000.00 Grant.

Activities previously supported by the Club Development Grant Scheme have included:
• A regional General Gym 'mini-Congress';
• Development of a Welcome Pack for new Club Members; &
• Access to professional development for isolated coaches and judges.

For further information on the Terms & Conditions, or to access an Application Form, please follow this link

OFFICIAL SITE OF THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
Keep up to date with all the news about the 2008 Australian Olympic team by heading to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games site.

FIG FLASH - NO.75 RELEASED
Keep up to date with all the latest news from the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) through the FIG Flash.

Of particular note in this issue is the awarding of the 2010 Youth Olympic Games to Singapore.

CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Due to the unavailability of the AIS arena the 2008 National Clubs has been moved forward 1 week. The following are the new dates:-

WAG 22nd November - 29th November

MAG 29th November - 3rd December

The draft competition and training schedules are now available from the web page.

ASSET PROTECT - ARE YOUR CLUB'S ASSETS APPROPRIATELY INSURED?
Gymnastics Australia in conjunction with its Member Associations have worked with the sport's insurance broker (JLT Sport) to arrange a great new service to affiliated gymnastics clubs called Asset Protect.

In summary, Asset Protect allows affiliated clubs to receive a quote on costs to insure their club based assets (ie gymnastics equipment, plant and machinery,etc).

As the Asset Protect program is being rolled out to all clubs/associations that form part of JLT Sport's current sport clients (ie - AFL, Cricket Australia, Netball Australia), it means that great premium savings can be made as a large volume of clubs are increasing the insurance buying power.

Gymnastics Australia strongly encourages all clubs to view the Asset protect web site and further investigate this free service. In fact, Gymnastics Australia put its own general property insurance to the Asset Protect test and was pleasantly suprised with a $2000 premium saving.

Please click here to read the Asset Protect flyer

Please click here to visit the Asset Protect web site
Note: The on-line quote facility is presently not available.

Alternatively you can call JLT Sport directly on 1300 655 684.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - DASHA JOURA JOINS PERTHNOW'S COMMENTARY TEAM
Best wishes to Dasha Joura who has recently joined PerthNow's Commentary Team in the lead up to the Beijing Olympic Games. You can keep an eye on Dasha's thoughts by clicking this link and searching on Dasha Joura.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - NATIONAL SQUAD UPDATE
Congratulations to the following RG gymnasts who met the National Squad qualification score at the recent Pacific Alliance Selection Trial held on the 24th February 2008. These gymnasts are now members of the 2007-2008 Rhythmic Gymnastics National Squad.

Janine Murray (WA) Senior
Cody-Sue Turco (WA) Junior
Jaelle Cohen (NSW) Junior
Enid Sung (NSW) Junior
Morgan Lewis (VIC) Junior
Renee Griffin (WA) Junior

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2007 GG NATIONAL AWARDS
Nominations are called for the 2007 General Gymnastics Awards, including Kindergym and Cheerleading. Award categories include Coach of the Year in each program as well as Volunteer of the Year and the prestigious Lance Otto Award. Please download the award criteria and nomination form

Nominations are due back to GA by the 17th March.

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - 2008 OSAKA FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the combined team from Gosford Gymnastics and Gladesville RSL Gymnastics Clubs who has been chosen to attend the Osaka Festival in October. Both clubs have a strong history of display and acrobatic performances. Many fine teams applied for the position, highlighting the high calibre of Australian display teams.

TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - 2008 SELECTION CRITERIA
The 2008 Selection Criteria documents Trampoline are now available. Criteria for both the Indo-Pacific and Trans-Tasman teams is included. Please click here to view the documents.


TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - 2008 INDO-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2008 Indo-Pacific Championships will be held in Rotorua, New Zealand. Our Trans-Tasman neighbours will be hosting countries from around the Pacific and are promising an exiting event. Expressions of interest are called for athletes and officials for this tour.

AUSTRIAN WHEELIES VISIT SA
Michaela Gangel and Tanja Stollinger are in Adelaide for 6 months to train with the Harlequin Spirals Wheel Team. Micheala and Tanja competed in the World Championships for German Wheel - Michaela placing 4th in the finals of Junior Straight Line. The girls will be perfoming in the Gymnastics SA's Adelaide Fringe show - 'Cirque de Gymnastique'. Tanja and Michaela have certainly added a new dimension to the Harlequin Spirals new routine which they will perform at the show.

GYMJETS GYMNASTS JOIN THE EXCITEMENT
GymJets gymnasts will be part of a tumbling and tramp routine, this has added a new energy to their training regime. The gymnasts have also been involved in producing 'banners' to advertise the show. The banners will be placed in prominent positions around the venue.

This is the first show of it's kind for Gymnastics SA and the anticipation is building. Ticket sales have been brisk with FringeTIX selling their allocation of tickets to all three shows. A decision will be made this week as to a fourth show. Contact Gymnastics SA for your tickets now! It is unlikely that tickets will be available at the door - so BUY NOW!!! .. to avoid disappointment.

Call: 08 8294 8288 - credit cards accepted

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