Updated 25th March 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR "PEACEFUL WARRIOR" GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Congratulations to the following members who were the first ten to respond to last week's Peaceful Warrior - DVD Giveaway. Your complimentary copy of the new release will be send once stock arrives from Roadshow:-

Bianca South
Kate Johnson
Caleb Tivendale
Tanya Johansen
Marie Pudelek
Anna Francis
Sue Synnot
Lynne McGrath
Tammy Page
Sue McConnell

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.

CLUB DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME OPEN FOR 2008
The Club Development Grant Scheme, released in early 2008, represents a real opportunity for Clubs seeking funding to get their new ideas off the ground. Grants of between $1000 and $7000 are invaluable to Clubs seeking to implement change within their operations or to attempt new initiatives with the support of the seeding Grant.

Gymnastics Australia encourages Clubs to be innovative, inventive and imaginative in bringing forward applications to the Club Grant Scheme. New ideas that set your Club apart or provide a model for the gymnastics community broadly are warmly welcomed.

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. The Grant Scheme is an important initiative that represents a $13,000.00 annual investment in grassroots gymnastics and provides support for Club innovation.

Two initiatives that represent good examples of new ideas that received funding last year are:
• A regional General Gym 'mini-Congress'; &
• Development of a Welcome Pack for new Club Members.

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

BEST WISHES TO THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM AT THE 2008 PACIFIC ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Gymnastics Australia would like to take this opportunity to wish all members of the 2008 Pacific Alliance Team, the best in their preparations.

Artistic Gymnastics Schedule:
Fri., March 28 – 1:30 p.m. - Men's Team and All-Around Finals - Sub-Div. 1
Fri., March 28 – 7:00 p.m. - Men's Team and All-Around Finals - Sub-Div. 2
Sat., March 29 – 1:30 p.m. - Women's Team and All-Around Finals - Sub-Div. 1
Sat., March 29 – 7:00 p.m. - Women's Team and All-Around Finals - Sub-Div. 2
Sun, March 30 – 12 noon - Jr. Men's and Women's Individual Event Finals
Sun, March 30 – 6:00 p.m. - Sr. Men's and Women's Individual Event Finals

Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline Schedule:
Fri., March 28 – 3:00 p.m. - Rhythmic Team & AA (Rope/Hoop)
Sat., March 29 – 3:00 p.m. - Rhythmic Team & AA (Clubs/Ball/Ribbon) and Trampoline Prelims
Sun., March 30 – 3:00 p.m. - Rhythmic and Trampoline Individual Event Finals

You can keep up to date with all the news and results here

GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA TO TRIAL ON-LINE COURSE REGISTRATION
Gymnastics Australia is pleased to announce that it will partner with its National SMC's 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).

More information will follow in future weeks as the G-Course trials kicks off.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - NATIONAL PROGRAM CD-ROM
The National MAG SMC have released an updated version of the MAG Program CD (Version 4.2) which is effective from 1st January 2008. The updated CD is available for sale from the Gymshop.

View the National Program Changes effective 1st January 2008.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - 2007 MAG ANNUAL AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are called for the 2007 Men's Artistic Gymnastics Awards. Awards categories include:-

Senior International Gymnast of the Year
Junior International Gymnast of the Year
Open Levels Gymnast for 2007
International Coach of the Year
Open Levels Coach of the Year
Coach Encouragement Award
Judging Official of the Year

Please download the Award Criteria and the Nomination Form from the MAG website.
Nominations are due back at Gymnastics Australia by the 28th March 2008.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS - PERFORMANCES FROM THE FRIENDSHIP CLASSIC
Click here to view some routines from Dasha Joura and Lauren Mitchell at the 2008 Friendship Classic

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS - SMC UPDATE
The National WAG SMC have released their latest update (March 2008). 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 will be forwarded to Clubs and State Associations later this week.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS - ASHLEY BRENNAN FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY AGE
Congratulations to Ashley Brennan who was featured in the The Sunday Age (Melbourne). Please click here to view the article.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - 2007 RG ANNUAL AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are called for the 2007 Rhythmic Gymnastics Awards. Award categories include:-

Senior International Gymnast of the Year
Junior International Gymnast of the Year
International Coach of the Year
Level 7-10 Gymnast of the Year
Level 1-6 Gymnast of the Year
National Coach of the Year
NOP Official of the Year

Please download the Award Criteria and the Nomination Form from the RG website.
Nominations are due back at Gymnastics Australia by the 28th March 2008.

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 - 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 - CIRQUE DE GYMNASTIQUE A SELL OUT SENSATION
By the time the first session started - all tickets were sold. The temperature had peaked to 39 degrees but the show must go on.

The 3pm show was a rehearsal and the show required a few 'tweeks" and we were off for another 3 shows - 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm. There seemed to be no break from one show to the next - the crowds excitement just kept building with each show until the finale and then it was all over.

Gymnastics SA took a huge leap forward on the weekend and there is no turning back, now that the performance excitement has been instilled in the coaches and the gymnasts.

All gymsports were represented in the show and blend of circus and gymnastics was once again a winner.

SPORT AEROBICS - RESULTS FROM THE BULGARIAN INTERNATIONAL AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Martin Warren who placed 1st in the Individual Male 15 - 17 age group category at the Bulgarian International Age Group Championships (held in conjunction with the FIG World Series Competition) in Borovets, Bulgaria.

TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - 2007 ANNUAL AWARDS
Nominations are called for the TRP Annual Awards for National Coach of the Year and National NOP Official of the Year. Please click here to view the nomination criteria. Please click here for a nomination form.

Nominations close 28th of March 2008.

SPORTS ACROBATICS - 2007 ANNUAL AWARDS
Nominations are called for the ACR Annual Awards for International Coach of the Year, National Coach of the Year and National NOP Official of the Year. Please see the Nomination Criteria and Nomination Form below for more detailed information.

Nominations close 4th of April 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 dependant 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.

WAIS SEEKING TO APPOINT A WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS COACH
The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has an exciting opportunity to join a world class sports institute that values people and excellence.

Applications are sought from gymnastics coaches to contribute to the success of WAIS Women's Gymnastic Programme commencing in mid July 2008. You will be responsible for the daily training environment of Level 6 to Junior International athletes.

To be successful, you must have demonstrated success in coaching elite level gymnasts, experience in designing and administering high performance sports programs, an understanding of athlete preparation requirements for national junior teams and an ability to lead, communicate and consult with others.

The coach will be required to work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a high level of performance by the gymnasts. Additional administrative duties to support the overall running of the WAIS Women's Gymnastics Program will also be required.

Applications:-
Position descriptions and Selection Criteria can be obtained by visiting the WAIS Website www.wais.org.au or by contacting Liz Chetkovich on (08) 9387 8166. For further job-specific information, please contact Tim Mahon (Manager, Sports Programs).

Applications, including statements addressing the selection criteria, are to be forwarded to:

Manager, Sport Programs
Tim Mahon
WA Institute of Sport
PO Box 139
Claremont WA 6910

Electronic applications can be sent to tmahon@wais.org.au

Applications must be received by close of business, Monday, 31 March 2008.

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