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Updated
14th April 2008
GYMNASTICS
AUSTRALIA TO HOST THE 2010 PACIFIC ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Whilst recently in San Jose for the Pacific Rim Championships, Gymnastics
Australia successfully tendered and won the right to host the 2010
Pacific Alliance Championships. The inaugural Pacific Alliance Championships
(1984) was the last time that the event was conducted by Australia.
FLIGHT
2008 BEGINS BOARDING IN MELBOURNE
With just six seats available on Flight 2008 to Beijing, Australia's
elite female gymnasts will be battling it out to secure their place
in the team at the Olympic selection trials on May 22 and 23 at
Vodafone Arena. To read the full Media Release please click
here.
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
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS JUNIOR NATIONAL GAMES - HOSTED BY CANBERRA CITY GYMNASTICS
CLUB AND GYMNASTICS ACT
Canberra City Gymnastic Club, supported by Gymnastics ACT, hosted
the Gymnastics event of the Special Olympics 2nd Junior National
Games. Thirty two athletes representing all States and the ACT,
participated in the WAG, MAG and Rhythmic competitions held over
two sessions on Saturday 12th April. The event was most enjoyable
thanks to the efforts of Mary Schumacher, gymnastics event coordinator
for Special Olympics ACT Region and Club coach, her wonderful volunteers
and the calm assistance of visiting coaches and judges.
"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt"
Please click here
for full results and additional photos.
GYMNASTICS
WEEK 2008 TO COINCIDE WITH THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES
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.
TECHNICAL
MEMBERS - IS YOUR UPDATING CORRECT?
To date close to 3000 technical members have renewed their membership
for 2008. It has been pleasing to see the majority of technical
memberships reaching the office with appropriate updating.
There are still however some members who appear to be unaware of
the annual updating requirements that are required to renew their
coach/judge accreditation. Each year Gymnastics Australia releases
a National Updating Policy. This policy provides guidelines for
technical members to understand their updating requirements and
provides examples of the types of activities that can be used as
valid updating.
Gymnastics Australia encourages all technical members to download
and read the National Updating Policy to ensure the smooth and efficient
processing of your technical membership.
GYMMIX
WORKSHOPS - 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.
The first in a series of GymMix promotional workshops will be held
in Tasmania on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29th April. 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
MEN'S
ARTISTIC - NATIONAL JUDGING ASSESSMENT INVITATION
The National Judging Assessment will be held on Thursday 22nd May
2008 in the Club Room at the Vodafone Arena, Melbourne from 10.30am
- 2.30pm. Judges with a current Level 3A qualification who have
undertaken the National Course are eligible to sit the exam. There
is no fee for the assessment.
The
National Judging Assessment registration will be offered on-line
as part of Gymnastics Australia's G-Course trial. Please click
here to sign in and register for the assessment. If you require
assistance to register, please contact Gymnastics Australia on (03)
9830 4588 Ext 206 or email rherdman@gymnastics.org.au
WOMEN'S
GYMNASTICS - DASHA JOURA'S PERTH NOW COMMENTARY
Read the latest
commentary from Dasha Joura as she continues her regular feature
as part of PerthNow's commentary team in the lead up to the Beijing
Olympic Games.
WOMEN'S
GYMNASTICS - 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
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.
RHYTHMIC
GYMNASTICS - XXII PORTIMAO INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT
The
Portimão International Tournament for juniors was held on
the 17-20 April 2008 in Portugal. Chloe Hayes (WA) was Australia's
only representative competing at the event. Chloe achieved the following
results:-
Hoop
23rd/30 19.950
Rope 20th/30 20.750
Ball 26th/30 19.975
Ribbon 24th/30 20.075
Chloe
is a member of the Junior National Squad and is coached by Krasimira
Yurukova at the WA RG High Performance Centre.
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.
CHEERLEADING
- 2008 CHEERLEADING AND DANCE WORLDS WEBCAST
For anyone who is unable to attend the 2008 Cheerleading and Dance
Worlds.... Gymnastics Australia has been advised that all divisions
(prelims & finals) will be Webcasted on iasfworlds.org
or usasf.net
SPORT
AEROBICS - ADDITION TO THE NATIONAL SQUAD
Congratulations to Cairo Leicester who has been included in the
Sport Aerobics Youth National Squad. Cairo trains at the Spirit
Gymsports Club in Subiaco Perth and is coached by Trudi Nurse.
TRAMPOLINE
SPORTS – 2008 NATIONAL CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIP
The National SMC is pleased to announce that Gymnastics Queensland
will host the 2008 National Clubs Championships. The event will
be held the 30th – 31st August at Ormiston College - Somerset
Centre, Dundas St, Ormiston.
Gymnastics Queensland has provided an accommodation
guide to assist clubs.
Further information will be distributed as it becomes available.
SPORTS
ACROBATICS – 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS & AGE GROUP COMPETITION
The FIG ACRO Newsletter #37 announced, subject to contract, that
Glasgow would host the 2008 World Championships & Age Group
Competition in early October, in conflict with the Australian National
Championships. The National SMC and Gymnastics Australia have begun
preparing on the basis of this information and will distribute information
as it becomes available. However, no official Directives or documentation
have been received from the FIG at this time. Until the FIG confirms
the dates, location and schedule of the World Championships &
Age Group Competition, all planning for this event needs to be considered
tentative and subject to change or cancellation.
SPORTS
SCIENCE FORUM - PREVENTING ELBOW INJURY IN GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics Australia in conjunction with the Sports Science and
Sports medicine Committee will be hosting a Sport Science and Medicine
Forum in conjunction with the forthcoming Australian Championships.
Date:
Wed 21st May 2008
Time: 7.30 for 8pm start
Venue: Vodafone Arena (Western Lounge)
Cost: Free of charge
RSVP: To mcurrie@gymnastics.org.au
This
annual forum is directed towards sports science and medical professionals
along with gymnastics coaches. It is a free session, supported by
Gymnastics Australia with the aim of injury prevention. We welcome
all members and interested professionals and look forward to seeing
you on the night. Don't forget to register early.
Presenter:
Dr Don McIntosh - Dr Don coordinated gymnastics medical services
for the 2000 Olympics, 2005 Melbourne World Championships and 2006
Commonwealth Games and is a member of the FIG medical commission.
Topic: Elbow injury, conservative and surgical management, research
and future directions.
Presenter:
Fiona Sutherland - Fiona is a sports dietitian who specialises in
Eating Disorders and Eating Behaviour. Fiona has a special interest
in gymnastics and works closely with Gymnastics Victoria. Topic:
Nutrition for bone health, bone age delay and injury.
Presenter:
Dr Liz Bradshaw - Liz is an eminent researcher and educator from
Australian Catholic University who has a research interest in gymnastics.
Liz has a PhD in biomechanics and motor control along with human
movement and teaching degrees.
Topics: Biomechanics of elbow injury in gymnastics. Directions
for current and future research.
Presenter:
Dr Kathy Yu - Dr Yu has provided medical support to Gymnastics for
many years. She currently coordinates medical services for MAG athletes
in Victoria and is a consultant physician for the National Institute
of Circus Arts (NICA).
Topic: Pommel arm and elbow injury in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.
Presenter:
Phil Cossens - APA Sports Physiotherapist, is an ex gymnast, gymnastics
coach and physio to the Australian MAG team.
Topic: Conservative rehabilitation from elbow injury and injury
prevention through technique, strength and control.
Panel discussion:
All 5 presenters will be available for discussion regarding elbow
injury in gymnastics.
BEST
WISHES TO ALEXANDRA CROAK - FORMER WAG OLYMPIAN
Gymnastics Australia would like to congratulate Alexandra Croak
on her recent results at the Diving Selection Trials. Alex is attempting
to be amongst only a handful of athletes who have successfully represented
Australia at two different sports at the the Olympic Games. Alex
formed part of Australia's Women's Artistic team to the 2000 Olympic
Games in Sydney.
Please click
here to read a media release.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO PORT LINCOLN GYMNASTICS CLUB
The Port Lincoln Gymnastics Club has been named 2007 South Australian
Gymnastics Club of the Year, the number one out of the State’s
83 affiliate clubs.
State
administrator Haydn Bellamy will visit Port Lincoln next Friday,
April 25, to present the award and officially open the club’s
2008 Invitational Gymnastics Competition.
To read the full article please click here.
2008
NATIONAL RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM HANDBOOK
A copy of the 2008 National Risk Protection Program Handbook has
been sent to all affiliated clubs and should arrive this week. Gymnastics
Australia encourages all clubs to keep the handbook on file and
familiarise themselves with the content. 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.
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Sports Commission
in the delivery of a "whole of sport" approach to gymnastic
related services and benefits.
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