Club News. Eastern Suburbs Gymnastics Club. Term 2 : 2nd May th July 2016

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Club News Eastern Suburbs Gymnastics Club Term 2 : 2nd May 2016 10th July 2016 Welcome to Term 2 Wow where did Term 1 go!

We also hosted The Mini Tramp and Tumbling (MTT) Competition with over 220 gymnasts from clubs from all over Auckland attending.

remind your gymnasts that they must wait inside the building to be picked up after class. Please see below further information on our other updated Health and Safety requirements.

1 Club News Eastern Suburbs Gymnastics Club Term 2 : 2nd May th July 2016 Welcome to Term 2 Wow where did Term 1 go! We were busy here at the club with our annual Easter basket raffles - we had over 30 winners - now that's a lot of chocolate! Thank you everyone for contributing to this successful fundraiser. We also hosted The Mini Tramp and Tumbling (MTT) Competition with over 220 gymnasts from clubs from all over Auckland attending. Here we are in Term 2, and with the weather getting colder don't forget to encourage your gymnasts to bring a jumper to throw on after class plus it is also dark earlier so it's a great time to remind your gymnasts that they must wait inside the building to be picked up after class. Please see below further information on our other updated Health and Safety requirements. There will be a lot of activity in the gym this term with our competitive squads training hard for their upcoming competitions and our general gymnasts working towards the next Rainbow Test on the Sunday 3rd July (please note this change of date). Please read on to find out more information. We are very fortunate to welcome Alexandra Koudinova to our coaching team. Alexandra is originally from Vladivostok in Russia and comes from a strong gymnastics heritage. Both her parents were gymnasts and gymnastics coaches and her husband is also a gymnastics coach. She moved to New Zealand in 1997 and has been coaching gymnastics at North Harbour Gymnastics for the past 19 years. Alexandra has an 18 year old daughter who is a gymnastics coach and a 24 year old son who has competed in gymnastics at three Commonwealth Games and five World Championships. He has also qualified for the Rio Olympics. Alexandra will be providing coaching expertise across all the ESGC competitive levels. We have had an update to our safety policies and procedures. Please see the new signs below. These are to ensure that safety of all children and gymnasts, both inside and outside the club. ESGC 89 Apirana Avenue Glen Innes Auckland. Ph(09) easternsuburbsgymclub@xtra.co.nz

Waitakere Competition On Sunday 1st May our Step 1-5 gymnasts competed at the Waitakere

This was the first competition of the season, with the girls placing very strongly across all

Step 1 Esther Luk (1st), Aimee Bradley (2nd), Sonia Reddy (3rd), Ella Stewart (4th), Nia

(4th), Mina Dijkstra (6th) Step 3 Amelia Sutton (4th), Ava Newton (5th) Step 4 Madeline

(2nd), Anya Stephan (3rd), Brooke Thompson (6th) Chocolate Drive Fundraising The ESGC

The coaches will issue each child (with the exception of play gym preschoolers) with a

2 Waitakere Competition On Sunday 1st May our Step 1-5 gymnasts competed at the Waitakere Gymnastics Girls Junior Competition. This was the first competition of the season, with the girls placing very strongly across all levels. Step 1 Esther Luk (1st), Aimee Bradley (2nd), Sonia Reddy (3rd), Ella Stewart (4th), Nia Davies (5th), Sascha Newland (6th) Step 2 Zoe Dignan (2nd), Kahu Barsdell (3rd), Frida Comber (4th), Mina Dijkstra (6th) Step 3 Amelia Sutton (4th), Ava Newton (5th) Step 4 Madeline Meredith (2nd), Indie Nichols (5th), Jemma Cronin (6th) Step 5 Akasha Shroff (1st), Hanna Chan (2nd), Anya Stephan (3rd), Brooke Thompson (6th) Chocolate Drive Fundraising The ESGC Chocolate Drive fundraising event starts on the week commencing Monday 23rd May. The coaches will issue each child (with the exception of play gym preschoolers) with a fundraising pack of Whittaker s chocolate bars for them to sell. All money collected should be returned during the week commencing Monday 6 th June. We have also secured 30 x $20 Lone Star vouchers to give away as spot prizes! Additional chocolate bars can be purchased from the office.

Key Dates for 2016 Date Event Participants Sun 3 July ** Rainbow Test Term 2 General Gymnastics Sun 10 July Mon 25 July Mon 8 Aug Tue

schools comp School competition Term 3 ends 28 Sep-2 Oct New Zealand Nationals Step 5 10 Mon 10 Oct Term 4 starts Sat 19 Nov ESGC Prize

3rd July) Please note that there has been a change to the previously advertised date of the Rainbow Test.

Children are invited to this test at the coaches discretion if they are ready to move up to the next level, as we would like to promote

We hope they will be ready when we have our next test in Term 4.

3 Key Dates for 2016 Date Event Participants Sun 3 July ** Rainbow Test Term 2 General Gymnastics Sun 10 July Mon 25 July Mon 8 Aug Tue 16 Aug Sun 25 Sep Term 2 ends Term 3 starts Eastern zone primary schools competition School competition Eastern zone intermediate schools comp School competition Term 3 ends 28 Sep-2 Oct New Zealand Nationals Step 5 10 Mon 10 Oct Term 4 starts Sat 19 Nov ESGC Prize giving A division Sun 27 Nov Rainbow Test Term 4 General Gymnastics Sun 18 Dec Term 4 ends ** Information for the Rainbow Test (Sunday 3rd July) Please note that there has been a change to the previously advertised date of the Rainbow Test. This will now be taking place on Sunday 3rd July. Not all general gymnastics children will be ready to be tested. Children are invited to this test at the coaches discretion if they are ready to move up to the next level, as we would like to promote success at this test. If your child doesn t get an invitation please don t be offended. We hope they will be ready when we have our next test in Term 4. Play Gym for Pre School Children Rainbow test UPADTED DATE Sunday 3rd July Good, Safe Fun Guided activities for parents and their pre school children. Club Office Hours Monday 11:30am 5:30pm Tuesday 11:30am 5:30pm Wednesday 11:30am 5:30pm Thursday 11:30am 5:30pm Friday 11:30am 5:30pm Saturday 10:45am 11:45am

4 Rainbow Test Dear Parents Not all General Gymnastics children will be ready to be tested. Children are invited to this test at the coaches discretion if they are ready to move up to the next level, as we would like to promote success at this test. If your child doesn t get an invitation please don t be offended. We hope they will be ready when we have our next test in Term 4. The cost of the test is $25 and is to be paid on the day. This cost covers admin fees, ribbons, certificates cost and assessor s fees. During the test session, parents are welcome to stay and support their children (no payment is required for parents). If your child is invited and will not (be able to) do this test, please let us know immediately. If you have any inquiries, please first talk to your child s coach before or after the class when the coach doesn t teach other children, or the club: easternsuburbsgymclub@xtra.co.nz Once your child has passed their current level, they can move up to the next level in term Re-enrolments for term The children who are invited and pass the rainbow test will able to re-enroll on a test day and after the rainbow test. The enrolments are on a first in first served basis. To secure a place please make sure you re-enroll. NO RE-ENROLMENTS WILL BE TAKEN BEFORE THE TEST. The children who are not sitting the rainbow test will be able to enroll from 20 th June. The enrolments are on a first in first served basis. To secure a place please make sure you re-enroll. Thank you Eastern Suburbs Gymnastic Club

Club Notices Gymnasium and Upstairs Dance or Meeting Room Upstairs room has mirrors and dance bars.

Please contact the ESGC Club office by phone, email or in person.

If you notice anything around the club you could help out with we would love to hear from you.

Do bring a drink bottle to the gym! Feel free to refill bottles in the office please remember the cups are for coaches only.

Make sure you re-enroll and make payment on time for next term.

5 Club Notices Gymnasium and Upstairs Dance or Meeting Room Upstairs room has mirrors and dance bars. Trestle tables and chairs also on hand. Available for hire on a casual or regular basis at very reasonable rates. Please contact the ESGC Club office by phone, or in person. ESGC Merchandise We have a lovely range of new colourful leotards (short sleeved and long sleeved) plus tights and shorts for sale in the office. We are extremely grateful to all the fantastic parents family and friends who willingly contribute to the successful running of our club. As a non profit organisation we are always seeking support from members or friends of the club who may be able to help. If you notice anything around the club you could help out with we would love to hear from you. If you have suggestions for the newsletter or you have gymnastic photos you would like to share please the club. Do bring a drink bottle to the gym! Feel free to refill bottles in the office please remember the cups are for coaches only. Do not park (even for a short time) at the front of the building as this disrupts traffic flow Ensure your place for next term. Make sure you re-enroll and make payment on time for next term. Your child's space in a class will not be automatically transferred to the next term. No food in the gym, family or TV room. Lost items in family room. Please let us know if your contact details have changed. Gymnastic Birthday Parties Good healthy enjoyment for ages 5 13years. A splendidly entertaining gymnastics party, provided for you by a charismatic coach. Adventurous games in a fun packed guided session. Ask at the gym office in person or by or phone On Line re-enrollment now available! Playgym, General Gymnastics and Competitive B Division members.

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