Updated 4th February 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR G-RENEW IPOD NANO WINNERS
In a remarkable twist of chance, two aerobic coaches from Queensland have been randomly drawn from our Technical Members who renewed for 2008 online. Casey Bryant and Jenny Dowman are the very thankful recipients of the 4GB silver iPod Nanos which were provided as incentives in an extension of the GA G-Renew Project.

Casey and Jenny are extremely fortunate, with over 210 Technical Members renewing online to date and making themselves eligible for the draw. G-Renew continues to be the way of the future for Technical Members and maintains gymnastics place at the cutting edge of sport technology.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 COMPETITION HANDBOOK
An updated version (January 2008) of the 2008 MAG Competition Handbook can be found on the GA MAG website listed under Technical Information - Administration Information. Please click here to view a copy.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - DRAFT COMPETITION SCHEDULES
The DRAFT schedules for the 2008 MAG Australian and National Championships can be downloaded from the GA MAG website located under Technical Information - Event Information. Please click here to view a copy

MEN'S ARTISTIC - PLANNING MEETINGS
The MAG Elite Management Committee met on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th January to discuss and document their high performance priorities and tasks for the next 4 year cycle. The National SMC met on Sunday 27th January to set their priority and tasks based on the feedback received in the SWOTs completed by the State MAG SMCs. Both meetings were very productive with all parties contributing to the 2009-2012 MAG Strategic Plan.

Participants involved in the MAG Planning Meetings

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 COMPETITION HANDBOOK
The 2008 WAG Competition Handbook can be downloaded from the GA WAG website listed under Technical Information - Administration Information or click here.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 SELECTION POLICIES
The 2008 WAG Selection Policies can be downloaded from the GA WAG website listed under Technical Information - Administration Information or click here.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 CALENDAR
The 2008 WAG Events Calendar can be downloaded from the GA WAG website listed under Events Information or click here. If clubs or states would like to add their event to this calendar please email Helen Colagiuri hcolagiuri@gymnastics.org.au

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - 2008 JUDGES SUCCESSION PLAN
The 2008 WAG Judges Succession Plan can be downloaded from the GA WAG website listed under Judges Information or click here.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - WOGA INTERNATIONAL EVENT
Congratulations to the VIS gymnasts who competed at the WOGA Classic event in the USA on the weekend. Results as follows:

Ashleigh Brennan (Senior) - 2nd AA, 1st BB, 3rd UB
Kerby Purcell (Senior) - 6th AA
Fiona Coley (Senior) - 7th AA
Britt Greeley (Junior) - 5th AA

Well done to the athletes and coaches

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - PACIFIC ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR TEAM
The Junior selection trial was held on the 22nd and 23rd January 2008 at the AIS in Canberra in conjunction with the 2010 Development Squad Camp. Congratulations to the following athletes who were selected to represent Australia at the 2008 Pacific Alliance Championships in San Jose California in March 2008:-

Britt Greeley (VIS)
Emily Little (WAIS)
Tain Molendijk (WAIS)

The selection trial for the senior gymnasts will be held on the 19th and 20th February 2008.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2008 COMPETITION HANDBOOK
The 2008 RG Competition Handbook can be downloaded from the GA RG website located under Technical Information - Administration Information or click here.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
Congratulations to Veronica Sologuren (RG Judge) who received her Australian Citizenship certificate at a ceremony held in Sydney on the 26th January 2008. Veronica has been actively involved in the sport at a state and national level as a FIG Brevet Judge and coach.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2009-2012 PLANNING MEETING
A successful RG planning meeting was held at Gymnastics Australia office on the 2nd - 3rd February 2008. Elite coaches and National SMC members met to discuss the strategic direction for the next Olympic cycle. The level of discussion and the contribution from all attending the meeting is a reflection of the commitment from the coaches and committee members for the sport to move forward over the next 4 years.

Participants involved in the RG Planning Meetings

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - MERIDEN TOUR
The Meriden RG Centre has just returned from a 2 week tour of the USA competing in the Yule Cup in Seattle and the LA Lights Tournament of Champions. The girls achieved some outstanding results including podium finishes in both competitions.

The girls also attended a 4 day training camp with Bulgarian Coach BB Igatova. She was impressed with the girls' skill level. She also provided new training programs to implement and made improvements to the girls' competitive routines. Coach Danielle Leray reported that it was a wonderful experience for the girls and a very good contact was made for future training in the USA.

YULE CUP (SEATTLE)-19th - 29th January 2008
Level 7 Child
Victoria Lee - 1st Overall (43.850), 1st FX, 1st Rope, 1st Hoop, 1st Ribbon

Level 7 Jnr
Melissa Haddad -1st Overall (35.425) - 1st FX, 3rd Rope, 1st Hoop, 2nd Ribbon

Level 8 Junior
Marian Barer - 1st Overall (46.625) - 1st FX, 1st Rope, 1st Ball, 1st Clubs
Louisa Haddad - 4th Overall (39.725) - 2nd FX, 2nd Ball, 4th Clubs
Tegan Lindsay - 6th Overall (35.950) - 6th Rope, 5th Ball

Level 9 Junior
Jaelle Cohen - 1st Overall (44.625) - 1st Rope, 5th Hoop, 2nd Ball, 4th Ribbon
Enid Sung - 6th Overall (40.975) - 7th Rope, 2nd Hoop, 4th Ball, 7th Ribbon
Claudia Pillay - 10th Overall (36.725)

Level 9 Senior
Kate Western - 3rd Overall (37.625) - 3rd Rope, 3rd Hoop, 3rd Clubs, 2nd Ribbon

Level 7 Team
Melissa Haddad / Victoria Lee - 1st Overall

Level 8 Team
Marian Barer / Tegan Lindsay / Louisa Haddad - 1st Overall

LA LIGHTS INVITATIONAL (LOS ANGELES)- 25th - 27th January 2008
Level 7 Child
Victoria Lee - 1st/9 Overall (41.100), 1st FX, 1st Rope, 2nd Hoop, 1st Ribbon

Level 7 Jnr
Melissa Haddad -7th/26 Overall (35.000) - 4th FX, 7th Rope, 5th Hoop

Level 8 Junior
Marian Barer - 2nd/31 Overall (44.925) - 1st Ball, 2nd Rope, 2nd FX
Tegan Lindsay - 9th/31 Overall (37.425) - 5th FX, 5th Ball
Louisa Haddad - 10th/31 Overall (37.200) - 8th Ball

Level 9 Junior
Jaelle Cohen - 13th/56 Overall (42.625) - 3rd Rope, 8th Ribbon
Enid Sung - 20th/56 Overall (40.750)
Claudia Pillay - 22nd/56 Overall (40.475)

Level 9 Senior
Kate Western - 6th/14 Overall (38.250) - 3rd Hoop

Members of the Team from Meriden.

Full competition results can be found at www.lagymnastics.com

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - STAGES MANUAL REVIEW COMPLETED
A review of the RG Stages Manual has been completed by the National SMC and the Stages
Sub-Committee. Thanks to Jo Edinger for coordinating this project.

The following documents outlining the changes can be found on the GA RG website located under Technical Information - National Program Information. Please click here to view the documents.

- 2008 Stages Requirements Overview
- 2008 National Stages Requirements
- Stages Judging Supplement January 2008

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - INVITATION FOR AN ACROBATICS DISPLAY TEAM
Gymnastics Australia has been invited to send an Acrobatic Gymnastics Display team to perform at the Osaka Festival from the 16 - 21 October 2008. Teams will be responsible for their airfares and any extra costs, however the festival organisers will cover participation fees, transport, meals and accommodation for the duration of the Festival. The team will be required to perform at least two different routines on an unmatted surface.

Teams should have a strong history of acrobatics and display performance and be good ambassadors for Australia and gymnastics. Preference will go to teams who have participated in the Aussie Gymfest or FIG Oceania Gala.

For further information on the tour, please contact Petrina Hutchinson phutchinson@gymnastics.org.au. Interested teams should apply via email by the 22nd February.

SPORT AEROBICS - AER NATIONAL SQUAD
Congratulations to Samantha Elkington (WA) and Zoe Tisdale (WA) who have been included in the Sport Aerobics National Squad following as assessment conducted by Karon Williams and Liz Lyons. Both athletes are from the Spirit Gymsports Club in Subiaco Perth and are coached by Trudi Nurse.

CHEERLEADING - 2008 COMPETITION HANDBOOK
The 2008 Cheerleading Competition Handbook is now available for download. Please click here.
Best of luck with your teams in 2008!

SEE THE WORLD'S FASTEST, THE WORLD CHAMPION IN SYDNEY
Asafa Powell, world 100m record holder and Jeremy Wariner, 2007 world 400m champion know where they want to be on February 16.

So should you.

The duo will take to the track with Australia's best on a night loaded with scintillating track and field action.

Sydney Olympic Park will host an array of Australian and international stars including our own Sally McLellan, Josh Ross and Bronwyn Thompson in the lead-up to the biggest event on the world sporting calendar: Beijing 2008.

The action will explode from 6.45pm as the Sydney Athletics Grand Prix gets underway.

In a special offer for members, general admission tickets are just $10.00 adults (normally $15.00) and $5.00 concession (normally $8.00). Book online via the special link, phone Ticketek and quote promo code rawlinson07 or go to any Ticketek agency or the gate and present your membership card.

Further information is available at athletics.com.au, Australia's No. 1 track and field website.

SEE THE WORLD'S FASTEST, THE WORLD CHAMPION IN MELBOURNE
Asafa Powell, world 100m record holder and Jeremy Wariner, 2007 world 400m champion know where they want to be on February 21.

So should you.

The duo will take to the track with Australia's best on a night loaded with scintillating track and field action.

Melbourne Olympic Park will host an array of Australian and international stars including our own Craig Mottram, Jana Rawlinson and Steve Hooker in the lead-up to the biggest event on the world sporting calendar: Beijing 2008.

The action will explode from 7.30pm as the IAAF World Athletics Tour Melbourne gets underway.

In a special offer for members, general admission tickets are just $10.00 adults (normally $16.90) and $5.00 concession (normally $7.90). Book online via the special link, phone Ticketek and quote promo code rawlinson07 or go to any Ticketek agency or the gate and present your membership card.

Further information is available at athletics.com.au, Australia's No. 1 track and field website.

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