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TRP Tumbling Events 2010Darylyn Adams, Wednesday, 10 March 2010Short Track Tumbling is now being offered at TRP Levels Competition and Judges Invitational for ALL affiliated clubs Short-track Tumbling will now include levels 1 to 10 after a successful trial of levels 1 to 4 in 2009. All affiliated clubs are welcome to enter short-track Tumbling competitions in 2010 regardless as to whether your club holds a trampoline accreditation. Short-track Tumbling competitions are held in conjunction with trampoline competitions on the following dates: 28th March 17-18th July 23-24th October Gymnastics Australia has now formalised the Short-track Tumbling program at a National Level. All tumbling passes consist of 5 skills with compulsory passes for levels 1-3 and optional passes (within difficulty range) for levels 4-10. Please view Module 7 of the GWA Technical regulations for details of the compulsory passes and degree of difficulty that apply to Short-track Tumbling. | ||||||||
WG, RG and TRP Head of Delegation and Head Coach Positions AnnouncedRuth Gibbons, Wednesday, 10 March 2010The GWA Board and WG, RG and TRP SMC congratulates the following people on their selection on the the following WA State Team positions. WG WG Head of Delegation: Sue Georgeff WG National Levels Head Coach: Derek May WG International Levels Head Coach: Liz Chetkovich RG RG Head of Delegation: Erica Morrissery RG National Levels Head Coach: Leah Gay RG International Levels Head Coach: Krasi Yurukova TRP TRP Head of Delegation: Maggie Jones TRP Head Coach: Tony Burton | ||||||||
2010 GWA State Team Update 1Ruth Gibbons, Wednesday, 10 March 2010Information update for all Gymsports. 1. The GWA State Team Travel Policy is now on the State Team page of the GWA Website.The policy includes information on:
2. Draft event scduedules are now available for:
3. State Team Nominations Packs for MG, WG and RG will be available on the website from Friday 19th March 2010.The State Team Nominations packs must be completed and returned to GWA by Tuesday 27th April 2010. 4. State Team Newsletter One will be available for MG, WG and RG from Friday 19th March.The newsletter will provide information relevant to the particular gymsport. 5. State Team Uniform Try On Week for MG, WG and RG State Teams is in April.It is essential that everyone who is applying for a state team position, trys on the state team uniform prior to handing in their nomination from. Days and Times as follows
6. GWA State Team OfficersIf you have an enquiry in regards to State Team Travel, please contact the State team Officer at GWA. MG, WG and AER: Chris Behan events@gymnasticswa.asn.au RG, TRP and ACRO: Darylyn Adams events.stateteams@gymnasticswa.asn.au
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WG Beginner Judging CourseJodie Behan, Tuesday, 9 March 201028th March 2010 - Perth & Dumbleyung Please note: There are two Women's Gymnastics Beginner Judging Courses scheduled for Sunday 28th March 2010. One being held in Perth and one being held in Dumbleyung. To enrol in either of the Women's Gymnastics Beginner Judging Courses, please complete and submit application form together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before 4.00 pm on the closing date Monday 15th March 2010. | ||||||||
ACRO Workshops - 27-28 MarJodie Behan, Tuesday, 9 March 2010Special Guest Presenter - Lyn Ward Acrobatic Gymnastics Workshops for All, Athletes, Coaches & JudgesSpecial Guest Presenter Lyn Ward
Lyn Ward has been involved in Dance and acrobatics while living in Perth, Melbourne and more recently in Sydney where she now resides, and until last year owned and ran her successful acrobatic academy, LWA.
She has won many awards and currently holds titles such as :
"National coach of the year" (for the second year running,)
NSW "Elite coach of the year"
NSW acrobatic gymnastic "Club of the year "
Lyn has been coach of the Australian team in 2004 in France, 2006 in Portugal, and in Glasgow in 2008, she has also taken acrobats twice to the Freedom Cup in the USA where 5 of her athletes won bronze medals against fierce competition from various countries.
After selling LWA at the end of last year, Lyn is still very involved in the sport presenting Judges and coaches courses, she is one of three judging co-ordinators in NSW and has very recently been put on the NSW SMC.
Date
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 2010
Closing Date
Monday 15th March 2010
Schedule
Saturday 27th March 2010
9.00 am - 12.00 noon - Video Workshop Balance, Question and Answers
12.30 pm - 2.30 pm - Pairs Balance Workshop
2.45 pm - 4.45 pm - Trio's Balance Workshop
Sunday 28th March 2010
9.00 am - 12.00 noon - Video Workshop Dynamic, Question and Answers
12.30 pm - 2.30 pm - Pairs Dynamic Workshop
2.45 pm - 4.45 pm - Trio's Dynamic Workshop
To enrol in any of the above workshops, please complete and submit application form together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before the closing date Monday 15th March 2010.
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WAIS Photobook availableSam Williams, Monday, 8 March 2010The beautiful photographic book which has just been produced for the WAIS Gymnastics Programme is available to order. Please see the flyer for more information. There will only ever be one print run, so if you don't order it now, there will not be another opportunity. All orders MUST be in to WAIS no later than 20 March, 2010. No late orders will be accepted. If you would like a copy, please fill in the order form and return to WAIS. Payment must accompany all orders. A list of the people featured in the book is also available. | ||||||||
College Park Gymnastic Academy seeks CoachKristina Dufour, Monday, 8 March 20101 or 2 days per week to assist WG National Level 6-10 coaches. College Park Gymnastic Academy seeks the services of an accredited coach 1 or 2 days per week to assist our WG National Level 6-10 coaches. The applicant would preferably be male as the position involves spotting on bars and vault. Experience at this level is essential. For more information, please phone Pam 0402 079 500 or email pam@collegeparkgymnastics.com.au | ||||||||
GWA Annual General Meeting - 18 AprilRobyn Kuhl, Friday, 5 March 2010The GWA AGM will be held on the 18 April 2010. In follow-up to information already circulated to all GWA Clubs and Associations. The GWA AGM will be held on the 18 April 2010 at 9.00am at the GWA State Gymnastics Centre. Notices of Motion and Nominations for GWA Board positions (Vice President and two Board members) are due to the GWA Office by the 19 March 2010. If you are interested in a GWA Board position please contact either your Club / Association or the GWA Office (9228 9399) in relation to obtaining a Nomination Form. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! | ||||||||
Welcome - GWA StaffRobyn Kuhl, Friday, 5 March 2010GWA welcomes Melissa Read and Helen Webb to our staff team! GWA welcomes Melissa Read to the position of Sports Management Liaison Officer. This position is within the Gymsports section of GWA and provides support to the Gymsports Sports Managment Committees. Melissa comes to GWA with extensive experience in many aspects of gymnastics including coaching, judging, administration, volunteering and committees and prior to commencing work with GWA worked at Vital Gymnastics. Melissa commenced work with GWA on the 2 March 2010! GWA also welcomes the return of Helen Webb to our GWA staff team in the role of Inclusivity Officer. This role will continue to support the requirements of the GWA Department of Sport and Recreation Inclusivity Grant that we were succeesful in obtaining last year. A special thanks is extended to Sam Williams (GWA Services & Development Manager) and Jodie Behan (Education) for their continued work in this area. Welcome to both Melissa and Helen - it is great to have you on our GWA team!
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Design the 2010 State Team T-ShirtRuth Gibbons, Friday, 5 March 2010Gymnastics WA is offering you the chance to design the 2010 GWA State Team T-shirt. The State Team T-Shirt will be worn in Perth, South Australia, Queensland and Victoria by over 250 Athletes representing WA. The T-Shirt must be black, and incorporates all the Gymnastics WA Gymsports that travel as a State Team. Men's Gymnasitcs, Women's Gymnasitcs, Rhythmic Gymnasitcs, Sports Aerobics, Trampline Sports, and Acrobatic Gymnasitcs.
The winner will receive a bag of goodies and 1 x Family Pass to two sessions to one of the GWA Go For 2 & 5 State Championships held in 2010.
The T-Shirt designs must be on the attached GWA State Team T-Shirt Competition Design Template to enter. A4 or A3 paper will be accepted. The State Team T-Shirt design must be received with the entry form.
Please note: When designing the State team T-Shirt, it needs to be sutiable for all agesand unisex.
Applications are to be emailed to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au or sent into Gymnasitics WA
GWA T- Shirt Competition
Gymnastics WA
PO Box 6901
West Leederville WA 6901
Entries close 31st March 2010
Get Creative !
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Get Creative...Your chance to design the GWA Go For 2 & 5 State Championship T-ShirtRuth Gibbons, Friday, 5 March 2010Gymnastics WA is offering you the chance to design the 2010 GWA Go For 2&5 State Championships T-shirt and win great prizes from Gymnastics WA. For 2010 you have the chance to select the colour of the T-Shirt and design the front and back of the T-Shirt.
The T-Shirt must incorporates all the Gymnastics WA Gymsports that compete at a State Championships.
Men's Gymnastics, Women's Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Sport Aerobics, Trampoline Sports, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Cheer.
The winner will receive a bag of goodies and 1 x Family Pass to two sessions to one of the GWA Go For 2 & 5 State Championships held in 2010.
The T-Shirt designs must be on the attached GWA T-Shirt Competition Design Template to enter. A4 or A3 paper will be accepted. The T-Shirt design must be received with the entry form.
Please note: When designing the T-Shirt, it needs to be suitable for all ages and unisex.
Applications are to be emailed to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au or sent into Gymnastics WA
GWA T- Shirt Competition
Gymnastics WA
PO Box 6901
West Leederville WA 6901
Entries close 31st March 2010
Think outside the box!
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Derek ready for a close shaveSam Williams, Wednesday, 3 March 2010Derek and NDGC are raising money for the Leukemia Foundation by taking part in the World's Greatest Shave and they need your help. NDGC Head Coach, Derek May, is taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave 2010. Derek is asking you to sponsor him! The funds raiseed will help the Leukaemia Foundation to provide practical care and support to patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Gymnasts from the Northern Districts Gymnastics Club will be raising money to try and be the highest fundraiser. If they are the highest fundraiser, they will get to shave my head. All money will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation. The 7PM project on Channel 10 has also selected Derek and the Northern Districts Gymnastics Club as one of the 5 people to represent Australia on their team.
To sponsor Derek please click on the link below.
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MG Beginner Judging Course - POSTPONEDJodie Behan, Wednesday, 3 March 2010New date - 27th March 10 Please be advised the Men's Gymnastics Beginner Judging Course scheduled for 7th March 2010 has been postponed to 27th March 2010.
To enrol in the above judging course please complete and submit application form together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before the new closing date of Monday 15th March 2010.
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GWA Athletes Get FREE Entry to GWA EventsChris Behan, Tuesday, 2 March 2010For GWA athlete members to gain FREE entry to GWA events they must provide their GWA Membership Card with the following details:
The information must be provided on the GWA Membership Card. If the athlete does not have the GWA Membership card, with the information on the card, in their possession at the Door Entry the athlete will be charged an entry fee for the session they are attending.
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DSR - Advanced Officiating CourseJodie Behan, Tuesday, 2 March 201021st March 2010 This program is aimed at officials who are typically operating at regional or state level competitions. This particular Advanced Officiating Course has been extended to include topics that are relevant to today's officials, with guest speakers in attendance.
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DSR - Member Protection Information Officers CourseJodie Behan, Tuesday, 2 March 201012 April 2010 The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) invites members of sporting and recreation organisations to the Member Protection Information Officer Course.
This revised one-day course will provide participants with an opportunity to increase their understanding of harassment, discrimination and how to create child safe environments. They will learn practical skills to take on a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) role. Updated one day course
Date: Monday 12 April 2010
Time: 8.30am — 4.30pm
Cost: $60 (inc. GST)
Venue: Department of Sport and Recreation
246 Vincent Street, Leederville
All food and drink provided
RSVP: Before 5pm on 26 March 2010.
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RG Intermediate Judging Course - PostponedJodie Behan, Wednesday, 17 February 2010New date - 27th & 28th March 10 Please be advised the Rhythmic Gymnastics Judging Course scheduled for 20th & 21st February 2010 has been postponed to 27th & 28th March 2010.
To enrol in the above judging course please complete and submit application form together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before the new closing date of Monday 15th March 2010. | ||||||||
Coach Workshops at NDGC Feb-JunJodie Behan, Tuesday, 16 February 2010NDGC coach Derek May will be presenting a series of workshops for trainee coaches. These workshops are available to all clubs. The first workshop is on 27th February. Contact NDGC for more information. Workshops Responsibilities of a Coach
Responsibilities, basic spotting & gym safety
Venue: Northern Districts Gymnastics Club
5 Whipple Street, Balcatta WA 6914
Date: 21st February 2010
Time: 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Cost: $15.00
Presenter: Derek May
How to Think Like a Teacher and Spot Like A Coach
Lesson planning, circuits and spotting
Venue: Northern Districts Gymnastics Club
5 Whipple Street, Balcatta WA 6914
Date: 7th March 2010
Time: 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Cost: $15.00
Presenter: Derek May
How to Think Like a Teacher and Spot Like A Coach
Learn how to lead warm up, talk with enthusiasm, lesson planning, circuits, spotting and warm up games
Venue:
Northern Districts Gymnastics Club5 Whipple Street, Balcatta WA 6914
Date: 21st March 2010
Time: 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Cost: $15.00
Presenter: Derek May
Responsibilities of a Coach & Learning How to Spot
Attitude, mission statement, purpose & basic spotting
Venue: Northern Districts Gymnastics Club
5 Whipple Street, Balcatta WA 6914
Date: 16th May 2010
Time: 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Cost: $15.00
Presenter: Derek May
How to be Safety Conscience, Spotting Like a Coach & How to think like a Teacher
Lesson planning, spotting & being safe in the gym
Venue: Northern Districts Gymnastics Club
5 Whipple Street, Balcatta WA 6914
Date: 6th June 2010
Time: 9.00 am - 120.00 noon
Cost: $15.00
Presenter: Derek May
For any further information or to enrol please contact Northern Districts Gymnastics Club on 08 9240 6861 or info@ndgc.org.au
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WG Advanced Silver Judging Course - PostponedJodie Behan, Friday, 12 February 2010New date - 10th & 11th April 10 (Important for coaches who coach IDP 1-10 to attend as observers) Please be advised the Women's Gymnastics Judging Course scheduled for 13th & 14th March 2010 has been postponed to 10th & 11th April 2010.
To enrol in the above judging course please complete and submit application form together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before the new closing date of Monday 29th March 2010. | ||||||||
Education Workshops - March 2010Jodie Behan, Tuesday, 9 February 2010ACRO, Floor Managers & Scoring, MG HPC Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach / Judge & Athlete Workshop
Workshop Date: POSTPONED to 27th & 28th March 10
New Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2010
More Information will be avaliable soon
Floor Managers and Scoring Course
Workshop Date: 20th March 10
Closing Date: Monday 8th march 10
MG HPC Clinic Coach / Athlete Workshop
Workshop Date: 20th & 21st March 10
Closing Date: Monday 8th March 10
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Education Courses - March 2010Jodie Behan, Tuesday, 9 February 2010TRP Int, MG Beg, RG Beg, TRP Beg, WG Int, AER Beg, RG Int Brz, TRP Int Brz, WG Beg, WG Int Brz, RG Int Trampoline Sports Intermediate Judging Course - CLOSED
Course Date: 6th & 7th March 10
Course Date: 7th March 10
Rhythmic Gymnastics Beginner Judging Course - CANCELLED
Course Date: 7th March 10
Trampoline Sports Beginner Judging Course - CLOSED
Course Date: 7th March 10
Women's Gymnastics Intermediate Judging Course - CLOSED
Course Date: 13th & 14th March 10
Sport Aerobics Beginner Judging Course - POSTPONED (new date TBC)
Course Date: 14th March 10
Rhythmic Gymnastics Intermediate Bronze Judging Course - CLOSED
Course Date: 13th & 14th March 10
Trampoline Sports Intermediate Bronze Judging Course
Course Date: 21st March 10
Closing Date: Monday 8th March 10
Women's Gymnastics Beginner Judging Course (Metro)
Course Date: 28th March 10
Closing Date: Monday 15th March 10
Women's Gymnastics Beginner Judging Course (Dumbleyung)
Course Date: 28th March 10
Closing Date: Monday 15th March 10
Women's Gymnastics Intermediate Bronze Judging Course
Course Date: 28th March 10
Closing Date: Monday 15th March 10
Rhythmic Gymnastics Intermediate Judging Course
Course Date: 27th & 28th March 10
Closing Date: Monday 15th March 10
To enrol in any of the above courses, please complete and submit together with payment to info@gymnasticswa.asn.au before the closing date.
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