No. 1 APRIL, 2004

Dear Gymnasts & Parents,

Welcome back to Moreton Bay College Gymnastics for 2004; a year of continued growth and excitement.  As Head of Gymnastics at MBC I am tremendously encouraged regarding the quality of our programs; the professionalism of our staff, and what value our programs will offer your children – our valued students.

The “Bay Gymnast” Newsletter is published quarterly (each Term) to provide you with relevant information regarding your daughters participation in Gymnastics.  Please feel free to contact me directly regarding any matters of interest that arises from our “Bay Gymnast”, or any other matter pertaining to your daughters Gymnastic / Education development.  I can be contacted on 0414 517 385, or at dowdellp@mbc.qld.edu.au.

Peter Dowdell

Our Gymnastic Newsletter will contain 5 sections:

1          Introduction – Comments from Head of Gymnastics and issues relating to policy and overall operation of the program.

2          Women’s Artistic Gymnastic

3          Rhythmic Gymnastics

4          Cheerleading

5          News Items:  Coach/Gymnast Profiles or Articles of General Interest

          Introduction

As an introduction to this first Newsletter for 2004, I want to encourage you to share with me our vision for an exciting future, which is clearly expressed in our Mission Statement.

The Moreton Bay College Gymnastics Program offers complete and comprehensive recreational and competitive programs in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Cheerleading.

OUR MISSION

To encourage and assist all Moreton Bay College gymnasts, members and associates to achieve their maximum potential and personal goals in the Sport of Gymnastics, by means of excellence in;

1.     Provision of Quality Gymnastics Programs for all gymnasts, based on a sound educational foundation.

2.     Production of Competitive gymnasts with excellence in Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics.

3.     The progressive growth and development of MBC Gymnastics as a leading Queensland gymnastic program, and Centre of Excellence for Gymnastics.

4.     Provision for our members of a learning environment and program activities that are challenging, rewarding and enjoyable.

Our role as Gymnastic educators is to prepare your daughter optimally to learn a skill based Gymnastic curriculum.  In achieving this outcome our staff will ensure

¨      Maximum Instruction

¨      Maximum Participation

¨      A positive learning environment

¨      Measurable results

Our Gymnastic Staff are committed to these Core Values:

¨      A commitment to Excellence in all that we do.

¨      A belief that we must raise our students to their level of competence.

¨      A belief in a shared Vision and Purpose of our exciting future for our Staff and Students.

¨      Be child centred and service based.

¨      Our Intent to succeed must be demonstrated by Actions and Results.

Introducing the MBC Gymnastics Staff for 2004 –

Mr Sasha Beloousoov

¨      Honoured Master of Sport

¨      International Coach

Mrs Olga Beloousoov

¨      Master of Sport, FIG Brevet

¨      International Coach

Mrs Debbie O’Carroll

¨      High Performance Coach / Level 4-10

Ms Kirsten Cole

¨      WAG Level 1-3 Co-ordinator / Level 1-10 Coach

Ms Heidi Piccardi

¨      High Performance Coach / Level 1-10 Coach

Ms Emily Hollyock

¨      Level 1-3 WAG Coach

Ms Jaana Haaja

¨      MBC Head Coach Rhythmic Gymnastics

Ms Kim Sutcliffe

¨      Level 1-6 WAG Coach

Ms Tina Burger

¨      MBC Cheerleading Coach

Notes of Interest for all Parents/Students

1)         The new Term 2, 2004 MBC Gymnastic Timetable is attached to the back of this newsletter and is available from the Waller Centre.

2)         Term 2, 2004 (9 weeks) commences on Monday 19^th April and concludes on Saturday 19^th June 2004

3)         Fee Payment Policy 2004

Please find below a transcript of the MBC Fee Payment Policy for your reference.

Fee Payments & Policy

Ø      Costs of classes is dependent upon the number of hours trained.  Please refer to the Fee Schedule.  One hour per week starts at approximately $8.00 per class with hourly rates decreasing as the training time increases.

Ø      Full fees are payable at the beginning of each term and are due within 4 weeks of Fee Statements.  If fees are not paid within this period, your child may not be permitted in class until the account is settled.

Ø      Please pay your fees at MBC Gymnastic Office or in the locked box in either the Waller Centre or Leita Boswell Hall.  Please make money orders or cheques payable to Moreton Bay College.  PLEASE NOTE:  Staff are NOT permitted to take cash at anytime.

Ø      Please note, fees are payable in FULL with the ONLY exception being for students who miss more then 2 weeks of classes consecutively due to Medical illness or injury.

Ø      Refunds or Alterations to Fee Payments – may be discussed with the Head of Gymnastics and will be at the discretion of the Head  of Gymnastics Mr. Peter Dowdell 0414 517 385.

Ø      Additional Annual Fees

·        MBC Membership $50 (paid once only annually)

·        Registration with Gymnastic Queensland - $30, paid annually by Competitive Team Members (WAG/RG/Sports Aerobics) and non-MBC Students (for Insurance purposes).

·        Competition Entry fees and Grading Day fees where applicable; please note Queensland Gymnastics Competition Entry fees are to be collected by your Head Coach with cheques payable to the MBC Gymnastic Support Group.

Ø      All additional expenses (choreography / massage) are the responsibility of parents / gymnasts.

Ø      A Registration Form must be completed for all students each year of Gymnastic Membership; and left in the locked boxes (Waller Centre or Leita Boswell Hall) or handed to your supervising coach.

4)         Please note new “Office Hours” for MBC Gymnastics.  These office hours are designed to assist Parents with Fee Payment and queries regarding MBC Gymnastics; and to provide a “personal” response for Parents outside of class time.

Gymnastics Office Hours

PH:      3249 9376

Monday           1:30pm – 3:00pm

Tuesday           1:30pm – 3:30pm

Wednesday      1:30pm – 3:30pm

Thursday          1:30pm – 3:00pm

Friday              1:30pm – 3:30pm

Saturday           10:00am – 11:30am

Telephone inquiries are welcome at anytime;

¨      Peter Dowdell : 0414 517 385

¨      Kirsten Cole : 0412 773 578

¨      Jana Haaja : 0401 876 878

5)         Please find attached to this newsletter two thought provoking articles from Richard L Evans Book – Thoughts for 100 Days.

¨      The Courage to Carry Responsibility

¨      Wishing to Learn

6)         Please make welcome 2 new gymnasts who have entered our WAG International program;

¨      Aisling Jarver – Stage 2/3

¨      Jasmine Webb – International Level 10

We welcome the Webb family who have relocated from Canberra allowing Jasmine to benefit both educationally and gymnastically at MBC.

7)         It is my pleasure to introduce one new staff member to the ranks of the WAG program at MBC; Ms Kim Sutcliffe has joined our WAG Level 1-6 program as an experienced Competitive Coach.  Kim hails from Melbourne and is in the last semester of completing her Teaching degree.  The addition of Kim to MBC Gymnastics will provide additional experience to our WAG Competitive program and support the introduction of Mens Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Recreational Classes in Term 2, 2004.

8)         Term 2, 2004 sees the opening of our second teaching / training area in the Waller Centre precinct, F1/2.  This 100 sq metre facility services the newly introduced Mens Recreational Classes (commencing Term 2, 2004) and provide much needed training space for our WAG Recreational Classes and Competitive Teams.

9)         We are blessed at MBC Gymnastics to have outstanding support from our specialist Medical practitioners and Physiotherapists.  In 2004 may I welcome our two specialist Masseurs who are currently completing their Physiotherapy degrees.

¨      Ms Sherree Schneider

¨      Ms Jamie Singleton

Sherree and Jamie provide weekly support to our Competitive Teams with Therapeutic Massage.

10)       Our MBC Community is very proud of the outstanding performances of our Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic gymnasts over the last 6 months.  Please find reports following on MBC’s competitive successes in both disciplines; Rhythmic and Artistic.

I would like to highlight the recent and historic achievements of our girls;

December 2003

Four MBC gymnasts represented Australia at the “Canberra Cup” and “Reach for the Stars”

¨      Alyce Arrowsmith – Australian Team Member / Junior International – Canberra Cup

¨      Chloe Sims – Australian Team Member / Junior International – Canberra Cup

¨      Danica Hilton – Level 10 – International Levels Challenge

¨      Emily Hollyock – Level 9 – International Level Challenge

Our International results were both historic and exciting; with Alyce winning MBC’s first International Gold Medal (x 2) and Danica earning 2 Bronze Medals.

March 2004

Four (4) Individual State Champions and Fifteen (15) Apparatus State Champions across both the Artistic and Rhythmic disciplines, at the 2004 Qld State Championships.

April 2004

Four (4) RG and Nine (9) WAG State Representatives to both the Australian Championships (May 2004) and the Border Challenge (May 2004).

April – May 2004

Alyce Arrowsmith and Chloe Sims are currently preparing for the 2^nd selection trial to compete for Australia at the Pacific Alliance Championships (Hawaii April 2004)

          Womens Artistic Gymnastics

Kirsten Cole

Peter Dowdell

1)         Level 1-3 Report Term 1

New Levels Program

The Women’s National Program has been structured with a long term view of providing all gymnasts with both a challenging and attainable system.  All gymnasts participating in Level 1-3 will enter using the National Development Program.  This has been designed to cater for a large variation in potential, providing the gymnast/coach with options that are best suited to their ability.  Each level has the choice of 3 routines.  The routines may vary in difficulty and start values ie; 8.5 least difficult, 9.00 intermediate and 10.00 most difficult.  Gymnast’s will be entered into divisions based on their start values, giving gymnast’s and coaches the option of moving within a level or upgrading to the next level.

MBC Artistic Grading Day – 3^rd April

At the end of each term MBC Gymnastics holds a formal testing of all WAG Levels gymnasts.  These assessments are always conducted on the last Saturday of each term.  The gymnasts and coaches work towards attaining certain skill goals throughout the term.  When the gymnast has achieved 90% of the required skill level they will be given an opportunity to be upgraded.  If gymnasts are successful in passing, Parents will be notified by mail.

This is great opportunity for all family members to view their daughter’s development.

WAG Level 1:  Thursday & Saturday – Grading Time – 8:30 – 10:00am

WAG Level 2:  Grading Time – 8:30 – 10:30am

WAG Level 3:  Grading Time – 8:30 – 11:30am

Please Note:  When classes are operating Parents and family members are not permitted to enter the training area.  If you wish to speak to a coach this must be done before or after the class.  As of term 2 all WAG Recreational & Level 1-3 gymnasts must wait on the seats in the basketball courts.  Classes will commence and finish at the seating.  This will help to keep the congestion out of the entrance and not disturb any classes that are operating at the time.

Please Note:  Public Holidays

¨      Monday 26^th April

¨      Monday 3^rd May

¨      Monday 14^th June

All normal Monday afternoon classes will continue for

-         WAG Recreation Year 1 & 2 {3 – 4pm}

-         WAG Level 3 {4 – 7pm}

2)         Holiday Training    International Team

                                    National Stream L 4-10

¨      International Team – 5^th April Ü 17^th April

¨     Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday {7 – 9am / 3 – 6:30pm}

¨     Thursday & Saturday {8am – 12 noon}

Please Note – No Training – Good Friday 9^th April

¨      National Stream L 4-10 – 5^th April Ü 17^th April

¨     1^st Week:  5^th April – 8^th April

Monday 5^th, Tuesday 6^th, Wednesday 7^th & Thursday 8^th {3:30 – 7pm}

¨     2^nd Week:  12^th April – 17^th April

Monday 12^th {3 – 7pm}

Tuesday 13^th, Wednesday 14^th, Thursday 15^th, Friday 16^th & Saturday 17^th {8am – 12 noon}

Please Note – No Training – Good Friday 9^th April & Easter Saturday 10^th April

3)         QGSSSA Competition and Training

The annual QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastic Competition will be conducted at MBC Waller Centre on Tuesday 4^th May and Wednesday 5^th May.  MBC will perform strongly at this event as we have held the A/Open Pennant for 11 years consecutively.  Please support our Secondary School gymnasts as they represent MBC at this exciting Inter-School event for 2004.  Please find below some relevant dates regarding your daughters participation in QGSSSA for 2004.

Holiday Training

Tuesday 6^th & 13^th April {1 – 3pm}

Thursday 8^th & 15^th April {1 – 3pm}

Monday April 26^th full Team training {3:30 – 5:30pm}

Friday April 30^th full Team training {3:30 – 5:30pm} followed by Team BBQ till 6:30pm

Tuesday May 4^th & Wednesday May 5^th – QGSSSA Competition at MBC

4)         Upcoming WAG Competitions

Level 4-10

International

Please note, the following competitions relevant to the MBC WAG Competition Teams – Level 4-10 & International.  Please ensure entry fees are paid by the due date by cheque/money order to MBC Gymnastic Support Group

1.         Border Challenge Level 7 & 8

¨      1^st & 2^nd May

MBC Waller Centre

Entry closes 9/4/94 - $55

2.         WAG National Championships

¨      State Team selected gymnasts Level 7-10 / International

Sydney, Homebush

15^th – 23^rd May

3.         WAG Team Challenge I & II

¨      Level 4-6 only at BGGS (Spring Hill)

Team Challenge I – 5^th/6^th June

Team Challenge II – 12^th/13^th June

Entry closes 3/5/04 – approximately $20 - $30 (dependent on Team size - TBA)

5)         Public Holidays – Term 2/2004

¨      Monday 26^th April 2004 (Anzac Day)

Level 4-10 & International Teams will train from 11:30am – 3:30pm

¨      Monday 3^rd May 2004 (Labour Day)

Level 4-10 Team will train from 8:00am – 12 noon

International Team normal hours

¨      Monday 14^th June 2004 (Queens Birthday)

Level 4-10 Team will train from 8:00am – 12 noon

International Team normal hours

MBC Gymnasts achieve International Success

Moreton Bay Colleges top International and national Stream gymnasts were selected for Australia to compete in the end of year International Series conducted at the Australian Institute of sport from the 5^th to 13^th of December 2003.

Following rigorous selection trials held in the previous week MBC’s Junior Internationals Alyce Arrowsmith and Chloe Sim’s were selected in the six – person squad to represent Australian at the Junior International competition, The Canberra Cup.  Of note, is the fact that Alyce and Chloe were the only 2 Queenslanders in the National Team comprising 2 gymnasts from WAIS and 2 gymnasts from the AIS.

As the youngest members of the Australian Team at their first  International Competition, Chloe and Alyce were justifiably proud to be selected to represent Australia.  However both were to contribute significantly to Australia’s Individual performances against a strong filed of Junior Internationals from China, Japan, Canada, and Wales.

Alyce Arrowsmith became Moreton Bay College’s first home-grown student in the 102 year school history to achieve an International Gold Medal.  Alyce and Chloe’s performances rank them amongst the very best Gymnasts in Australia and set them on track for  future Commonwealth Games; World Championship and Olympic Games Selection.  Their extraordinary results follow;

Chloe Sims       -           9^th Individual All Around

(Austrlaia)        -           8^th Uneven Bars

Alyce Arrowsmith (Australia)

¨      Bronze Medal         -           Individual All Around

¨      Gold Medal            -           Vault

¨      Gold Medal            -           Floor Exercise

¨      Bronze Medal         -           Uneven Bars

¨      4^th Individual           -           Beam

These momentous results would not be achievable without the guidance of their Master International Coaches – Olga and Sasha Belooussov who as senior coaching Staff at the MBC Centre of Excellence in Gymnastics provide unique opportunities for Queensland International gymnasts to reach their Scholastic and International Gymnastics Goals in a supportive and caring College environment.

In a parallel International Competition – International Levels Challenge

 (Australia vs, Sth Africa and New Zealand) conducted with the Canberra Cup, MBC student Danica Hilton excelled for Australia in the top level of competition (Level 10).

With Alyce, Danica becomes the first home-grown Moreton Bay College student to win medals at an International event.  Danica’s results which follow, are due to her excellent work ethic that has always set a fine example for her team-mates; and the quality Coaching Staff at MBC –  Olga and Sasha Belooussov, Heidi Piccordi, Debbie O’Carroll, and Kirsten Cole.

Danica Hilton (Australia Level 10)

¨      Bronze Medal         -           Individual All Around

¨      Bronze Medal         -           Vault

¨      Bronze Medal         -           Bars

¨      4^th Place                 -           Beam

One of our younger members of the MBC Centre of Excellence in Gymnastics, Grade 7 student Larissa Miller also performed exceptionally in her category (International Stage 4) at the annual “Reach for the Stars” conducted at the AIS in Canberra.

Larissa won medals in all events, nearly capturing a clean sweep;

Larissa Miller (Stage 4 Sub Junior)

¨      Gold Medal            -           Individual All Around

¨      Gold Medal            -           Bars

¨      Gold Medal            -           Beam

¨      Gold Medal            -           Floor Exercise

¨      Silver Medal           -           Vault

State Honours at stake for MBC Gymnasts

Following successful warm-up events for MBC Artistic and Rhythmic gymnasts over the weekend 6/7 March; all MBC gymnasts will contest the 2004 Senior State Championships to be conducted at the Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler on the 19^th, 20^th and 21^st March.  These major competitions are also selection trials for the Queensland State Teams for 2004 National Championships (May – Sydney).

At the recent Womens Artistic Queensland Southern Region Senior Championships, conducted by the MBC Gymnastic Support Group at the Waller Centre (7^th March); MBC Level 7-10 acquitted themselves admirably in their first event for 2004.  My sincere appreciation to the Gymnastic Support Group, under the leadership of President Mr. Michael Rice for conducting a very successful first event for 2004.

Level 10

·        Danica Hilton          1^st Individual All Around

Gold Medals           - Vault

- Uneven Bars

                                    - Beam

                                    - Floor Exercise

Level 9

·        Emily Hollyock       3^rd Individual All Around

Bronze Medal – Floor Exercise

Level 8

·        Hayley McGill        3^rd Individual All Around

Gold Medal – Floor Exercise

Silver Medal – Vault

Bronze Medal - Beam

Level 7

·        Rachael Cullen        4^th Individual All Around

Silver Medal - Vault

·        Haley Crew            6^th Individual All Around

·        Amie Rice              9^th Individual All Around

·        Rebecca Holmes    21^st Individual All Around

The 2004 Senior State Championships to be conducted next weekend (19^th – 21^st March) will also act as the Australian Team Selection for the first major International competition of the year – The Pacific Alliance Championships (Hawaii April 2004).  MBC’s Junior International gymnasts, Alyce Arrowsmith and Chloe Sims are in contention for their second Australian Representative Team.  We wish Alyce and Chloe and their International Coaches, Olga and Sasha Beloousoov the best of luck with their selection competition this weekend.

Other MBC Artistic and Rhythmic gymnasts competing at the 2004 State Championships include;

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Level 9 Katrina Nitarski

Level 8 Lisa Wilson

Level 7 Barbara Belford

Stage 3 International     Rebekah Parker

Artistic Gymnastics

International Stream

Jr. International Chloe Sims, Alyce Arrowsmith

International L10          Jasmine Webb

International L8            Lucy Dewar, Larissa Miller, Natalie Cruickshanks

National Stream

Level 10 National         Danica Hilton

Level 9 National           Emily Hollyock

Level 8 National           Haley McGill

Level 7 National           Haley Crew, Rachel Cullen, Amie Rice, Rebecca Holmes

Moreton Bay College Gymnastics – “Committed to Excellence”

MBC Gymnastics continues to be a dominant force in Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics in Queensland with 4 Individual All Around State Champions and 15 Apparatus (event) State Champions for 2004, following a very successful Senior State Gymnastics Championships conducted at the Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler over the weekend of 19^th – 21^st March.

For the first time, the three Olympic disciplines of Men’s Artistic, Womens Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics were conducted simultaneously to create the largest State Championships ever conducted in Queensland.  This event also served as the first trial for selection into the Australian Team to compete in the Pacific Alliance Championships (Hawaii – April 2004).

MBC International gymnasts Alyce Arrowsmith and Chloe Sims demonstrated their credentials as two of the finest International prospects for Australia and were selected in the Pacific Alliance Squad to continue preparation and final selection in Canberra and Sydney over the next two (2) weeks.  MBC Master International Coaches Sasha & Olga Beloousoov will accompany Alyce & Chloe as they prepare for this major International Event.

Results from these State Championships were excellent for MBC and reflect the depth in both our Rhythmic and Artistic programs.  Congratulations to all our new MBC State Champions for 2004 and to our Head Coach – Rhythmic Gymnastics – Jaana Haaja and to our Artistic coaching staff – Olga & Sasha Beloousoov, Debbie O’Carrol, Heidi Piccardi and Kirstin Cole.

Rhythmic Gymnastics – 2004 State Championships

Level 7

Barbara Belford – 2^nd Individual All Around

Gold – Clubs

Silver – Hoop, Rope

Level 8

Lisa Wilson - 3^rd Individual All Around

Silver – Hoop, Ribbon

Bronze – Rope, Ball

Level 9

Katrina Nitarski - 1^st Individual All Around – State Champion

Gold – Hoop, Clubs

Silver - Ball

Sub Junior Stage 3 International

Rebecca Parker - 1^st Individual All Around – State Champion

Gold – Ribbon, Ball, Rope, Hoop

Womens Artistic Gymnastics – 2004 State Championships

Junior International & Pacific Alliance Trials

Alyce Arrowsmith - 1^st Individual All Around – State Champion

Gold – Beam

Silver – Bars, Vault

Chloe Sims - 3^rd Individual All Around

Gold – Vault, Floor Exercise

Bronze - Bars

Level 10 International

Jasmine Webb - 1^st Individual All Around – State Champion

Gold – Bars, Beam, Floor Exercise

Silver - Vault

Level 10 National

Danica Hilton - 2^nd Individual All Around

Gold – Beam

Silver – Floor Exercise

Bronze - Vault

Level 9 National

Emily Hollyock - 5^th Individual All Around

Bronze – Uneven Bars

Level 8 National

Haley McGill - 5^th Individual All Around

Gold – Beam

Silver – Vault

Bronze – Floor Exercise

Level 7 National

Haley Crew - 4^th Individual All Around

Bronze – Vault

Rachel Cullen - 10^th Individual All Around

Amie Rice - 11^th Individual All Around

Rebecca Holmes - 20^th Individual All Around

          Rhythmic Gymnastics

Jaana Haaja

Head Coach MBC RG

Dear Parents & Gymnasts

As we quickly draw to the end of the term one I would like to congratulate our senior gymnasts Katrina Nitarski, Lisa Wilson, Barbara Belford and Rebekah Parker on their successful State Championships results.

Level 7

Barbara Belford            2^nd Overall

2^nd Rope

2^nd Hoop

1^st Clubs

Level 8

Lisa Wilson                  3^rd Overall

3^rd Rope

2^nd Hoop

3^rd Ball

2^nd Ribbon

Level 9

Katrina Nitarski            1^st Overall

4^th Rope

1^st Hoop

1^st Clubs

2^nd Ball

Stage 3

Rebekah Parker           1^st Overall

1^st Rope

1^st Ball

1^st Clubs

1^st Freehand

Congratulations to our 2 State Champions Katrina Nitarski and Rebekah Parker.

Our seniors have had a quick and exhausting schedule with 1 levels test, 2 trials and State Championship competitions in 7 weeks.  Their standard has continued to rise and they met every challenge.  As their coach I am extremely proud of what they have all achieved in such a short competition season.  WELL DONE GIRLS!

I would like to thank all our gymnasts and parents who came to support our gymnasts at the recent State Championships; MBC produced a supporting and up lifting atmosphere for our competing gymnasts.

The following gymnasts have also been selected to represent Queensland at the 2004 Australian National Gymnastic Championships:-

¨      Katrina Nitarski

¨      Lisa Wilson

¨      Barbara Belford

¨      Rebekah Parker

The 2004 Australian National Gymnastic Championships will be held from the 21^st May to the 28^th May.  There will be no classes run during the week.  Make up classes will be offered in the July holidays.

I would like to take this time to welcome Katrina and Kieryne to our coaching staff.  Katrina is currently coaching our Level 1 gymnasts and Kieryne is coaching our Tuesday Level 3 class.  From term 2 Kieryne will be taking over the Level 2 class.  Welcome to both girls and the program is fortunate to have beginning coaches who enjoy the sport and want to share this with our up and coming gymnasts.

Stage 1 and 2 parents please be advised that from term 2 there will be a change to your days.  State 1 and 2 will now train on Wednesday from 3:00 – 5:00pm and Saturdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm.

Junior Competitions 2004

Parents please be advised of the following dates of competitions and closing entry dates for Stage 1 and 2 and Level 4-6 gymnasts.

June 6^th

Elite/Levels – Stage 1-2 + Level 4-6 testing

Closing Date – 9 April 04

$33.00

June 13^th

Elite/Levels – Stage 1-2 + Level 4-6 trial 1

Venue – St Margarets

Closing Date – 30 April 04

$33.00

June 27^th

Elite/Levels – Stage 1-2 + Level 4-6 trial 2

Venue – St Margarets

Closing Date – 14 May 04

$33.00

July 18^th

Elite/Levels – Junior State Championships

Closing Date – 4 June 04

$71.50

Please note that all entry fee cheques or money orders must be made out to MBC Gymnastics and are due on the above closing dates.  No late entries will be accepted.

Holiday Training

Week 1

Monday 5^th April

9 – 11 am         Development

11am – 1pm     Make up class Level 3

Tuesday 6^th April

2 – 6pm           Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

Wednesday 7^th April

2 – 6pm           Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

Thursday 8^th April

2 – 6pm           Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

Week 2

Monday 12^th April

9am – 1pm       Make up class Level 4-9

Tuesday 13^th April

9am – 1pm       Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

Wednesday 14^th April

9am – 1pm       Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

1 – 3pm           QGSSSA

Thursday 15^th April

9am – 1pm       Level 4-9 / Stages 1-3

1 – 3pm           QGSSSA

Friday 16^th April

9 - 11am          Development

1 – 3pm           QGSSSA

Please Note:   On Saturday 15^th May, MBC Open Day.  All classes will be conducted in the Waller Centre.

Finally just a few housekeeping items:

All parents must fill out and return their membership form to myself.  We still have a number of gymnasts without a membership form, it would be appreciated if all forms could be returned no later than week 2 of term 2.

It is recommended that all competition squad members (Level 4-10/Stages 1-4) be training with their own apparatus.  The limited MBC apparatus has been provided for use by Pre-school and Level 1-3 gymnasts.

Each gymnast should have apparatus suited to herself personally and not be using a generic size of apparatus.

For Stage 1 and 2 gymnasts junior apparatus is able to be brought and used.  For Level 4-10 and Stage 3-4 senior apparatus only is to be used.

Each gymnasts is required to have the following:  Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon.

Suppliers for equipment are:

Cartwheels – (07) 3374 4751

Or

Amco – www.amco.com.au

Please don’t hesitate to see me about apparatus sizing.

Thank you to all parents and gymnasts for a great term 1, and welcome to all our new gymnasts and parents.