Updated 7th April 2008

OLYMPIC SELECTION TRIALS AND 2008 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Gymnastics Australia is pleased to announce details of the 2008 Australian Championships.

The 2008 edition of the Championships will be held from May 22-25 at Vodafone Arena. This years championships will include the Olympic Selection trial for Women's Artistic and a special National Apparatus Challenge on Sunday 25th May.

The National Apparatus Challenge will see the very best Australian artistic gymnasts compete for
apparatus supremacy and prize money. This is a wonderful opportunity for members and gymnastics fans to see Australia's best in action.

Australian gymnasts, Phil Rizzo, Prashanth Sellathurai, Dasha Joura, Lauren Mitchell, Ashleigh
Brennan and Sam Simpson are just some of the gymnasts that will be competing in the National Apparatus Challenge.

As always the Australian Championships will offer a feast of gymnastics action including:-

WAG Olympic Trial (Women’s Team event) on May 22 @ 12:00noon
WAG Olympic Trial (Women’s All-Around and Apparatus Finals) on May 23 @ 7.00pm

For a detailed competition schedule and additional event information please click here.

Tickets Available from Ticketek (from April 8th):-
Adults: $22.00
Concession $12 (incl children 4-16 years, students and pensioners
Family: $56.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

Please order your tickets through Ticketek or 132 849.

Notes:
- Children under 4 years will be admitted free of charge
- All sessions will be ticketed as General Seating
- For a seating map, please click here

Special Ticket Offer to affiliated Gymnastics Clubs:-
Gymnastics Australia is pleased to offer a special group ticket price of $12 per session for groups of 20 or more. This includes both adult and concession tickets at the one low price. To take advantage of this great saving, affiliated clubs will need to complete the attached order form and return to Gymnastics Australia by Friday 9th May 2008.

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DOWNLOAD - SPECIAL GROUP TICKET ORDER FORM

GYMMIX - HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR COPY OF THIS EXCITING NEW RESOURCE
The GymMix resource was successfully launched by Gymnastics Australia last Monday and already clubs and technical members have rushed to be amongst the first members of the community to get their hands on this exciting new resource.

Also keep an eye out for a series of GymMix promotional workshops to be held in your State. These hands-on teaching workshops will introduce the GymMix resources to teachers and coaches and give some behind the scenes tips on how to implement the plethora of activities and materials included as part of the resource.

GymMix is a resource for all clubs and coaches that offers a fusion of all Gymsports; Artistic gymnastics combined with Rhythmic, Sports Acrobatics, Sport Aerobics, Trampoline Sports, Cheerleading and Display Gymnastics.

Developed by Gymnastics Australia, GymMix is the ideal foundation program for all Gymsports and provides an exciting boost for Coaches and Clubs who offer General, Recreational and Gymnastics For All programs!

GymMix brings together the best of previous coach education resource favourites, Introductory Gymnastics and GymFun! This resource includes and engages participants of all abilities in an enjoyable Gymsport fusion.

GymMix provides a fun way to get fit and stay active with friends through its' many features and activities, including:

- GFA National Levels Program (Series A*)
- Lesson Plans
- Certificates
- GymMix Activities
- GymMix Skills (Levels 1 - 3)
- Templates
- Coaching/Teaching Kit

*Series A includes GFA National Levels Program Levels 1 - 3

The GymMix Promotion Pack includes:
- Brochure
- CD-Rom
- Posters (3)
- Sample Certificates (4)
- Sample Participant Record Booklet
- Sample Participant Record Book Stickers
- Order Form (hyperlink to order form)

GymMix is available now in a convenient CD format!

Special Member Price - $100 (including GST and postage and handling)
Non Member Price -- $150 (including GST and postage and handling)

For more information and orders:

Download the GymMix Brochure
Download the GymMix Order Form
Visit our Gymshop website

JLT SPORT WEB SITE FOR GYMNASTICS IS NOW LIVE
JLT Sport have advised that the 2008 web site for Gymnastics Australia is now LIVE. Please click here to view the web site. This site has been updated completely for 2008.

Clubs are advised to take careful note of the following with respect to personal accident claims:-
All Claimants must notify Sportscover within 30 days from the date of injury of their "intention" to lodge a claim. This does not mean they must submit the claim form within 30 days, but instead, simply contact Sportscover by phone (1300 134 956), email (claims@sportscover.com) or complete an online notification (www.sportscover.com). They must, however, complete the claim form in full and return it to Sportscover within 120 days from the date of injury.

The 2008 National Risk Protection Program Handbooks will be distributed to all affiliated clubs next week. The content of the handbook is replicated on the web site (plus more), so anyone requesting insurance information in the interim should refer to the web site in the first instance.

EXCITING NEW RESOURCE RELEASED - GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA'S CORE STABILITY CD-ROM
The Core Stability CD-ROM is a great new resource for coaches, containing hundreds of ideas for training athletes of all levels to develop effective core stability. GA's sport science and medicine committee have put together images and exercise descriptions for MAG and WAG athletes on one easy to use CD so that you can print out exercise cards or posters for your gym.

Progressions range from basic to advanced levels and there is a great overview of core stability and injury prevention.

There is very good scientific evidence to show that improving core stability will reduce back injury, promote effective technique and posture and enhance performance. Consider spending 10 minutes each day working on stability with your athletes and see the difference it can make.

The Core Stability CD-ROM is available for immediate sale from the GA Gymshop for $33 (including GST) and postage and handling.

SPORT LEADERSHIP GRANTS FOR WOMEN
Are you a leader in sport? The Sport Leadership Grants for Women provide funding and support for women to seek accredited training and education in coaching, officiating, governance and management. Grants of up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organisations are available in five categories: high performance coaching and officiating; Indigenous sport; disability sport; culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and general sport leadership.

Be the best you can be and apply today.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS - 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 will be forwarded to Clubs and State Associations later this week.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS - NATIONAL JUDGING COURSE FIRST TO GO ON-LINE
Gymnastics Australia has partnered with the National Women's SMC to trial on-line course entry as part of its IT Plan. G-Course will see a sample of current technical members being provided with an opportunity to register on-line to attend forthcoming judging courses.

G-Course forms part of Gymnastics Australia's IT Plan and continues the work already undertaken in the G-Renew project (on-line Technical Membership renewal) and G-Transact pilot project (currently in progress with GNSW and GV).

The first course to be offer on-line registration will be the Women's Artistic National Judging Course in July 2008. If you are interested in attending this course please click here for the relevant information.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2008 RG NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Victoria will once again be hosting the RG National Clubs Championships and extends an invitation to all clubs to join in what promises to be a fantastic event. The championships will be held in conjunction with the Aussie All Stars - an invitational event for teams of gymnasts from levels 1 to 10 plus elite divisions.

Proposed schedule:
30 September - 1 October Aussie All Stars
2 - 4 October National Clubs Championships

An Expression of Interest Form will be sent out to all State Associations and interested parties in the near future. If you would like to ensure your copy of this and be on the mailing list for event updates please email the GV Events Team events@gymnasticsvictoria.org.au. Definitive Entry Forms will be sent out in July and due by the end of August 2008.

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - GYMNASTICS WEEK 2008
Keep these dates in your diary - 8th to 24th August coinciding with the Olympic Games.

Isn't that a fortnight rather than a week, you say? Well yes, but all the better to celebrate Gymnastics while it basks in the glory of the Olympic spotlight.

Keep an eye on future issues of the Latest News for more information about what activities are planned for Gymnastics Week 2008.

GYMNASTICS SA SEEKING TO APPOINT A WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS COACH
Gymnastics South Australia is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Women's Artistic Gymnastics Coach to join Junior Elite Talent Squad GymJETS.

GymJETS is Gymnastics SA's High Performance program and after 10 years of operation the program has undergone a review and is entering a new phase of program growth and development. To accommodate this growth we have created a Senior WAG Coach position.

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours will be discussed during the interview process

Please send a letter of application, CV and support information for the attention of Haydn Bellamy at haydn@gymsa.com.au or mail to PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL, STATE ADMINISTRATOR, GYMNASTICS SA, PO Box 183, Park Holme, SA 5044

Closing Date: 25th April 2008

Recruitment Job Descriptions upon request.

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