TRP Tumbling Events 2010

Short 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:

28^th March

17-18^th July

23-24^th 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 Announced

The 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 1

Information 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:

• Travel
• Flights
• Drugs in Sport Code
• Under Age Travel Policy
• Parent and Family Travel Guidelines
• General State Team Rules

2. Draft event scduedules are now available for:

• MG
• WG
• RG

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

• Monday 12th April: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
• Tuesday 13th April: 9.30am - 11.30am
• Wednesday 14th April : 4.00pm - 6.00pm
• Friday 16th April: 9.30am - 11.30am

6. GWA State Team Officers

If 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

WG Beginner Judging Course

28th 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 Mar

Special Guest Presenter - Lyn Ward

Acrobatic Gymnastics Workshops for All, Athletes, Coaches & Judges

WAIS Photobook available

The 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 Coach

1 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 April

The 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 Staff

GWA 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!

Design the 2010 State Team T-Shirt

Gymnastics 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.

Get Creative...Your chance to design the GWA Go For 2 & 5 State Championship T-Shirt

Gymnastics 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.

Derek ready for a close shave

Derek 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.

MG Beginner Judging Course - POSTPONED

New date - 27th March 10

GWA Athletes Get FREE Entry to GWA Events

For GWA athlete members to gain FREE entry to GWA events they must provide their GWA Membership Card with the following details:

• Name
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• ID Number

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.

DSR - Advanced Officiating Course

21st 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.

DSR - Member Protection Information Officers Course

12 April 2010

RG Intermediate Judging Course - Postponed

New date - 27th & 28th March 10

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-Jun

NDGC 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

WG Advanced Silver Judging Course - Postponed

New date - 10th & 11th April 10 (Important for coaches who coach IDP 1-10 to attend as observers)

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 2010

ACRO, Floor Managers & Scoring, MG HPC

Education Courses - March 2010

TRP Int, MG Beg, RG Beg, TRP Beg, WG Int, AER Beg, RG Int Brz, TRP Int Brz, WG Beg, WG Int Brz, RG Int