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Updated
14th April 2008
GYMNASTICS
AUSTRALIA CONGRATULATES BARRY CHEALES
Gymnastics Australia would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
Barry Cheales. Barry was recently presented with life member to
the Queensland Olympic Council.
SUCCESSFUL
APPLICANT - SHADOW EVENT DIRECTOR ROLE
Gymnastics
Australia is very excited to announce Petrice Passmore as the first
successful applicant to the Shadow Event Director role, a new Benefit
awarded in the Club 10 Program. Petrice, from Queensland, is a highly
experienced trampoline team liaison and will add to her expertise
in event management at the 2008 Trampoline Australian Championships
to be held in Bendigo.
Russell
Smart, Gymnastics Australia Event Director, is excited at the prospect
of working with Petrice and providing a broader view of the conduct
of events from the National perspective. “Petrice has plenty
of experience at GA events, but has worked primarily as a State
representative,” Smart said, “this role will provide her
the National perspective and give her a better behind the scenes
view.”
Further
information regarding the Shadow Event Director role is available
here.
CLUB
DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME APPLICATIONS CLOSE APRIL 30TH
Gymnastics Australia has released two Club Benefits via the Club
10 website. The Club Development Grant and Ambassador Visit Schemes
are now accessible via the Club Benefits page on the Gymnastics
Australia Club 10 website. Included are the Application Forms and
Terms & Conditions for both Schemes.
Clubs who are interested in applying for either of these Schemes
should visit the Club page under Member Services and preview the
Terms & Conditions before completing and submitting Application
Forms.
If
you have any questions after reading the Terms & Conditions,
please call the Club 10 Officer at your State Association Member
or Club Services Manager at Gymnastics Australia.
OLYMPIC
SELECTION TRIALS AND 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.
DOWNLOAD
- SPECIAL GROUP TICKET OFFER INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD
- SPECIAL GROUP TICKET ORDER FORM
GYMMIX
- HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR COPY OF THIS EXCITING NEW RESOURCE
The
GymMix resource was released earlier this month 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
2008
NATIONAL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM HANDBOOK
The 2008 National Risk Protection Program Handbooks will be distributed
to all affiliated clubs this 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 - GEORGIA BONORA FEATURED IN NEW IDEA
Congratulations to Georgia Bonora (Waverley Gymnastics Centre) for
her recent feature in the New Idea magazine. Please click
here to view a copy.
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 have been forwarded to Clubs and
State Associations.
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.
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.
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.
GENERAL GYMNASTICS - AUSSIE GYMFEST
There will be no Aussie Gymfest this year for a range of reasons.
Coaches working in this area are encouraged to attend the Choreography
Workshop in Sydney in November. Apologies for any inconvenience.
SPORTS
ACROBATICS - LATEST TECHNICAL BULLETIN
The lastest issue of the Sports Acrobatics Technical Bulletin is
now available from the ACR
web site.
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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