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In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT. Welcome to Term 3. Term 2 Fundraising News Boost Our Future donation winner Can you help?

Stages Stages Awards Awards Competition Results Well, we did it.

This means we are eligible for $500k of funding toward our building extension. Thank you all - "Our Members" - who made this possible.

Thanks to Brent Hall, a lot of work is already under way with the Building Steering Committee.

Please be patient at this time, as there are many meetings and decisions occurring weekly and daily to achieve the optimum design to suit our

Last term we saw MBG's first National Champion (in a long while) when Harrison Williams won the L7u division at the Australian Championships

This is very exciting for the Club and with the extension coming, we hope to enable many more of our young athletes a road to success in

Congratulations also to all competitors over the last couple of months and good luck to those attending Junior Regionals and also Junior

These events are only as successful as the Volunteers involved - with more hands it is easier on all.

1 In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT. Welcome to Term 3. Term 2 Fundraising News Boost Our Future donation winner Can you help? Family holiday up for grabs Maroochy Carnival Round 2 Under 5 s Program Vacancies Junior Program News Membership singlets out now WAG WAG Stages Stages Awards Awards Competition Results Well, we did it. Our fundraising efforts paid off, to satisfy requirements for a successful application with Qld Sport and Recreation. This means we are eligible for $500k of funding toward our building extension. Thank you all - "Our Members" - who made this possible. Our focus now has changed to the design and build phase. Thanks to Brent Hall, a lot of work is already under way with the Building Steering Committee. Planning has begun with SPROUT ARCHITECTS and other consultants as we work toward the tender process for the construction. Please be patient at this time, as there are many meetings and decisions occurring weekly and daily to achieve the optimum design to suit our needs and cost. We will provide you all updates as often as practical. Back to Gymnastics. Last term we saw MBG's first National Champion (in a long while) when Harrison Williams won the L7u division at the Australian Championships in Melbourne. This is very exciting for the Club and with the extension coming, we hope to enable many more of our young athletes a road to success in their sporting career. Congratulations also to all competitors over the last couple of months and good luck to those attending Junior Regionals and also Junior State Titles. As we will be hosting both MAG and WAG Junior Regionals, I ask, how can you help? These events are only as successful as the Volunteers involved - with more hands it is easier on all. We have jobs for everyone - announcing, scoring, BBQ ing, result runners, and many more. Please read the notice board and add your name - even if it is for one session only. Check out the photos in this Newsletter. There are photos of all ages, starting with our littlest in the Junior Program. These photos display the excitement and fun enjoyed by our younger athletes and remind us why we are here. This is where it starts - teaching the fundamentals of movement. We really are the springboard for all kids into an active life. So we have a lot happening at Maroochy Beach over the next year. With the extension and business as usual, it will be a very active place. I am very excited for the club, its members, and the bright future we have ahead us. Peter Dwan Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club President

Page 2 Our Term 2 was a huge success, raising over $6,000- towards the Clubs Boost Our Future campaign. Thank you to all families who supported the Tea-Towel Drive.

Tea-towels are quality linen-cotton blend and are a wonderful memento of your child s membership with Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club. Tea-towels may be purchased at the cost of $14.00 per towel.

Major prize winners are as follows: 1 st Prize Stacey L $600- Cash donated by Jacques Fayolle & Adam Briggs ANZ Banking 2 nd Prize Max P 2 Nights accommodation Space Apartments 3 rd Prize Janelle Q

2 Page 2 Our Term 2 was a huge success, raising over $6,000- towards the Clubs Boost Our Future campaign. Thank you to all families who supported the Tea-Towel Drive. If you missed the fundraising drive or would like to purchase additional tea-towels, please enquire through the front office. Tea-towels are quality linen-cotton blend and are a wonderful memento of your child s membership with Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club. Tea-towels may be purchased at the cost of $14.00 per towel. Thank you also to the many families supporting the Term 2. Congratulations to all winners in the multi-draw Raffle. Major prize winners are as follows: 1 st Prize Stacey L $600- Cash donated by Jacques Fayolle & Adam Briggs ANZ Banking 2 nd Prize Max P 2 Nights accommodation Space Apartments 3 rd Prize Janelle Q Platinum Orthodontics Hamper 4 th Prize Nikki H Laser Zone Party for 10 5 th Prize Ric Casper Jumping Castle Hire 6 th Prize Lucy C Ashmore Palms accommodation vouchers 7 th Prize Mary P Ashmore Palms accommodation vouchers 8 th Prize Kyla W Ashmore Palms accommodation vouchers 9 th Prize Kamara Ashmore Palms accommodation vouchers 10 th Prize Allison M Ashmore Palms accommodation vouchers Thank you to the above business who generously donated prizes for the Term 2 Major Raffle. Please support these businesses where you can. Thank you to families who donated funds towards the Boost Our Future campaign. Your generous support contributed to the Club s successful Get Playing Plus grant funding for the facility extension. Families donating towards the Boost Our Future campaign were entered in to a draw to win a SEAWORLD holiday. Congratulations to the winner of the lucky draw The Barrie family. Fundraising activities such as the Term 2 Tea-Towel Drive and Major Raffle have made a vital contribution towards improving facilities for the benefit of our gymnasts. Thank you for your support.

3 Page 3 Do you have a friend who is wanting to commence gymnastics? Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club currently have availability in the following classes: Adventurers 2 ½ - 4 years Wednesday 10:00am or 11:00am; Thursday 10:00am Astronauts 4-5 years Friday 9:00am or 10:00am Boys Stage years Tuesday 4:30pm; or Saturday 8:00am or 9:00am Boys Open years Tuesday 5:30pm Girl Open years Saturday 11:00am Registrations for enrolment may be submitted via the link below or online or speak to front office personnel. IMPORTANT MESSAGE WHEN REMITTING INTERNET PAYMENTS To ensure your payment is matched with the correct athlete, please reference your CHILD S SURNAME and/or INVOICE NUMBER Saturday 6 th August NOMINATIONS CLOSE FOR MAROOCHY CARNIVAL ROUND 2 Sunday 7 th August MAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regionals MAG Level 2-6 Saturday 13 th August WAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regionals WAG Level 3 6 Monday 22 nd August Term 4 enrolments open Juniors, Stages & Open Sunday 4 th September Round 2 Maroochy Carnival Stages/Open Boys/Girls Development MG & WG Saturday 10 th September Term 4 enrolments close Juniors, Stages & Open Sunday 11 th September Maroochy MAG Invitational MAG Level 2 6 Saturday 17 th September Final day for Term 3 23 rd 26 th September Junior State Championships MAG 3-6 & WAG 4 6 Tuesday 4 th October Term 4 begins Club CLOSED Queen s Birthday Monday 3 rd October

Page 4 Children enrolled in Girls and Boys Stages, Open and Development classes are encouraged to nominate for Round 2 of the Maroochy Carnival.

The Maroochy Carnival is an in-house competition with gymnasts competing against athletes enrolled in their respective program.

Vault; Uneven Bar; Balance Beam & Floor Boys Floor; Pommel; Rings; Vault; Parallel Bar; Horizontal Bar New Term 3 members are welcome to nominate.

Gymnasts are not required to have competed in Round 1 to be eligible for Round 2. Apparatus and All Around awards will be presented at each Round.

4 Page 4 Children enrolled in Girls and Boys Stages, Open and Development classes are encouraged to nominate for Round 2 of the Maroochy Carnival. Round 2 of the Maroochy Carnival will be held at Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club on Sunday 4th September. The Maroochy Carnival is an in-house competition with gymnasts competing against athletes enrolled in their respective program. Gymnasts learn the skills & structured routines under the Gymnastics Australia National Development Curriculum and compete on apparatus as follows: Girls Vault; Uneven Bar; Balance Beam & Floor Boys Floor; Pommel; Rings; Vault; Parallel Bar; Horizontal Bar New Term 3 members are welcome to nominate. Our coaching staff will be on hand to guide you through apparatus routines. Families & friends are encouraged to support & cheer for our competing gymnasts. Gymnasts are not required to have competed in Round 1 to be eligible for Round 2. Apparatus and All Around awards will be presented at each Round. No competition uniform is required for participation in the Maroochy Carnival. To nominate your child for this event, please ensure you return your entry form, together with payment, by closing date Saturday 6th August. ROUND 2 NOMINATIONS CLOSE SATURDAY 6th AUGUST NO LATE ENTRIES CAN BE RECEIVED

5 Page 5 Welcome to Term 3 at Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Junior Program. Newsletters will be given out in class but below is an outline of the Themes for this term finishing with my favourite Teddy Bears Picnic. We also have a hard thinking one with Left and Right with Balance. All the themes are fun and as I always say you can make them as hard or as easy as you like depending on how you or your child feel on the day. Week Date com. Theme Week 1 11 th July Welcome back (Settling in week for new gymnasts) Balls Galore Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week th July 25 th July 1 st August 8 th August 15 th August 22 th August 29 th August 5 th September 12 th September Animal Magic In and Out Jump About Tumbling Around Left and Right with Balance (thinking theme) Teddy Bears Picnic [Dress Beary if you like] Bring your favourite Teddy Bear for a fun day for end of term. We had a great time at our end of Term 2 Circus Theme don t forget to have a look at my photo wall and see if you know anybody up there it may be YOU. Prep Term 3: We have a big Term ahead of us with all the gymnasts knowing what is expected out on the floor if your child is new that s ok they will catch up in time with my wonderful coaches helping them as much as possible. This term we will be doing lots of strength and flexibility and learning the skills they will need for GALA DAY this is their end of year display day where they showcase their skills on 5 apparatus. During Term 4 your gymnast will learn and hopefully remember 5 routines. If they do have any problems the coaches will be there beside them helping. I do hope they enjoyed their Circus skills in Term 2 and that it gave a fun element and great fine motor skills. If you have any questions or worries please do not hesitate to talk to me. Chrissy Bell Junior Program Manager

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Page 7 Welcome back to Term 3 our valued gymnasts and parents. Also greetings to our new beginners, we look forward to helping you explore and develop your gymnastics ability.

7 Page 7 Welcome back to Term 3 our valued gymnasts and parents. Also greetings to our new beginners, we look forward to helping you explore and develop your gymnastics ability. Congratulations to all gymnasts who participated in our Maroochy Beach Carnival last term. All girls proudly showcased their skills learnt and will continue to enhance throughout this term. Our 2 nd Maroochy Beach Carnival will be held on Sunday 4 th September This small in-house competition is a great platform for our Stages Program Girls to compete meanwhile gaining experience in a competitive setting performing routines to judges and achieving goals set by their coaches. Throughout the duration of Term 3 gymnasts will learn or continue to progress their skills required for routines on floor, bar, beam and vault. These skills will either prepare the gymnast for the competition or enhance goals set to progress through our Bronze, Silver and Gold levels program. Safety and Reminders: - Please ensure gymnast is in suitable attire. No skirts, socks, dresses or denim as these items restrict skills required for apparatus. - Please have long hair tied up and out of gymnasts face. - Please ensure watches, rings, bracelets/bangles and necklaces are removed before class. - Please bring a water bottle with gymnasts name clearly labelled to limit time wasted going to and from a water bubbler. - Parent/s and caregivers please do not enter onto the gymnastics floor as it becomes a safety issue for our many other gymnasts and coaches using the facility. Finally if you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact myself or speak with your gymnasts coach after class or leave a message at the administration desk to call back or arrange a meeting. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a fantastic Term 3. Aimee Finch - Acting WG Program Coordinator

Page 8 Harrison Williams and Kobi Thompson achieved outstanding success at the 2016 Australian

Harrison s strong performance in the Men's Level 7 Under 12 years division achieved 1st placing

1st All Around and being crowned the 2016 MAG Level 7 Under 12 years Australian Gymnastics

Harrison's well-executed routines contributed to Queensland taking the silver medal in the MAG

Kobi Thompson displayed great confidence at his inaugural Australian Gymnastics Championships,

8 Page 8 Harrison Williams and Kobi Thompson achieved outstanding success at the 2016 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne 25th - 29 th May. Harrison s strong performance in the Men's Level 7 Under 12 years division achieved 1st placing and the gold medal on four apparatus of Pommel, Vault, Parallel Bar and Horizontal Bar; with a close 2nd placing on Rings. Harrison continued his winning performance on Day 2 of competition to blitz the field, placing 1st All Around and being crowned the 2016 MAG Level 7 Under 12 years Australian Gymnastics Champion. Harrison's well-executed routines contributed to Queensland taking the silver medal in the MAG Level 7 Under teams event. Kobi Thompson displayed great confidence at his inaugural Australian Gymnastics Championships, placing 4th on Floor; 5th on Rings; and 6th on Vault with an outstanding 5th All Around placing. With very composed and clean routines, Kobi boosted Queensland to the gold medal 1st placing position in the Men's Level 7 Open teams division. MAG Program Manager Gennadiy Tseryshenko is extremely proud of both Harrison and Kobi's exceptional results at Australian Gymnastics Championships.

9 Page 9 State Club Championships was held at Caloundra Indoor Stadium 24 th 29 th June, with over 1,000 gymnasts from Clubs across Queensland competing in a team format for Levels 3-10 in both Men s (MAG) & Women s (WAG) divisions. This event also incorporated the 2016 WAG Border Challenge in which qualifying WAG Level 6 8 gymnasts from Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia & ACT compete to determine the overall State Team and individual Border Challenge Champion in each division. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club was represented by 37 MAG & WAG athletes at State Club Championships; in addition to 3 athletes selected for Queensland WAG Border Challenge teams Abbey Barnett and Isabella Stevens (Level 7) and Jemma Molo (Level 8). Congratulations to our Border Challenge athletes Abbey Barnett winning the silver medal on both Beam & Floor apparatus to place 2 nd All Around; and Isabella Stevens taking the bronze medal on Floor in the Level 7 individual event. The girls scores on all apparatus contributed to Queensland securing 2 nd All Around in the Level 7 teams event. Jemma Molo put in a super performance, scoring the highest Floor score on Day 1 of competition to boost Queensland to 1 st place in the Level 8 teams event. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club MAG & WAG performed exceptionally at State Clubs Championships. Congratulations to our podium winners. Special mention to Alyssa Sarkissian who achieved the top All Around score in Queensland in the Level 3 division and to Hannah Dwan Level 6 for achieving the highest score in the state on the Floor apparatus. MAG Results: Level 3/4: Level 5/6: Level 7/8: WAG Results: Level 3: Level 5/6: Level 7: Level 8-10: Maroochy MAG placed 5 th in the Club Championship Awards 1 st Floor; 1 st H-Bar; 2 nd P-Bar; 3 rd Pommel; 3 rd Rings; 2 nd All Around Lawson; Louis; Frankie; Damon; Liam; Joshua-Tracy; Xavier; Jett; Nathan & Kaleb 2 nd Floor; 5 th Pommel; 5 th Vault; 5 th P-Bar; 6 th Rings; 5 th All Around Noah; Jacob; Eden; Khaydn; James Jonah & Harrison did not nominate minimum team numbers Maroochy WAG placed 10 th in the Club Championship Awards 2 nd Uneven Bars Ella; Darcy & Alyssa 2 nd Floor Hannah; Madison; Rhiani; Miah; Darcy & Scarlet 4 th Vault; 4 th Floor & 8 th Beam Abbey; Amelia & Isabella Jemma competed as an Individual no team results recorded

Page 10 The 2016 WAG Level 1 6 Maroochy Invitational was held at the Club venue 21 st 22 nd May.

Wide Bay regions. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics were represented by 33 gymnasts competing in the Level 3 6 divisions.

Beam; 2 nd All Around 2 nd Floor 3 rd Beam Level 3 Open: Paradise Browne 2 nd Vault; 3 rd Bars; 2 nd All Around Jessica

Sam Phillips Level 5 Open: Freya Lord Nouvoe Barlow Level 6 Under: Darcy Rechner Hannah Dwan 1 st Beam; 3 rd Floor; 2 nd

10 Page 10 The 2016 WAG Level 1 6 Maroochy Invitational was held at the Club venue 21 st 22 nd May. The competition was a huge success, attended by 278 athletes travelling from the Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay regions. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics were represented by 33 gymnasts competing in the Level 3 6 divisions. Congratulations to our podium winners at this event: Level 3 Under: Darcy Evans Ella Barrie Tahlia Shields 1 st Vault; 2 nd Beam; 2 nd All Around 2 nd Floor 3 rd Beam Level 3 Open: Paradise Browne 2 nd Vault; 3 rd Bars; 2 nd All Around Jessica Williamson 1 st Floor; 3 rd Beam Ruby Anderson 2 nd Bars Level 4 Under: Mia Vines Level 4 Open: Emma Johnson Cate Russell Sam Phillips Level 5 Open: Freya Lord Nouvoe Barlow Level 6 Under: Darcy Rechner Hannah Dwan 1 st Beam; 3 rd Floor; 2 nd All Around 1 st Bars; 2 nd Floor 2 nd Beam 3 rd Floor 1 st Floor; 3 rd Vault; 1 st All Around 3 rd Bars 1 st Bar; 2 nd Vault; 3 rd Floor; 2 nd All Around 3 rd Floor

Page 11 Our Stages, Open & Development MAG competed in Round 1 of the Maroochy Carnival on Sunday 5 th June.

Our Women s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) athletes competed routines on the vault; floor; uneven bars & balance beam as per the Australian Levels Program.

The Ribbon grading for Stage 1 is as follows blue (perfect execution); red (very good); green (good); white (satisfactory execution) or pink (skills require further development).

11 Page 11 Our Stages, Open & Development MAG competed in Round 1 of the Maroochy Carnival on Sunday 5 th June. The day was a huge success for our athletes with great support shown by their families and friends. Our Women s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) athletes competed routines on the vault; floor; uneven bars & balance beam as per the Australian Levels Program. Stage 1 gymnasts routines were adjudicated by a panel of accredited judges with gymnasts receiving a coloured ribbon for each apparatus; plus an All Around ribbon tallied from the 4 apparatus scores. The Ribbon grading for Stage 1 is as follows blue (perfect execution); red (very good); green (good); white (satisfactory execution) or pink (skills require further development). Podium winners for Stage 2, Open and Development divisions are as follows: Stage 2 Girls Open Girls Holly Adams 1 st All Around Madison Cayley 1 st All Around Brooklyn Robertson 2 nd All Around Lily Hall 2 nd All Around Bianca North 3 rd All Around Elouise Hodson 3 rd All Around Stage 1 Boys Stage 2 Boys Joshua Pilmore 1 st All Around Ryan Tame 1 st All Around Jake Parkes 2 nd All Around Nicolas Blunt 2 nd All Around Zane Gorissen 3 rd All Around Kaidyn Hall 3 rd All Around MAG Development MAG Development 2 Bray McAlister 1 st All Around Benjamin Cope 1 st All Around Lachlan Miller 2 nd All Around Riley Naylor 2 nd All Around Lewis Dibb 3 rd All Around Fraser Palmer 3 rd All Around Congratulations to all gymnasts on your outstanding performances and results.

Page 12 Level 5/6 team Miah; Hannah; Madison; Rhiani; Darcy & Scarlet Level 7 team 1 st Floor; 3 rd

Floor; 5 th Overall Jemma Molo with combined team Level 3 Under Level 4 Under Level 4 Open Level 5

Harvey: 1 st Overall; Cate Russell: 3 rd Overall Nouvoe Barlow: 1 st Overall; Amber Barry: 2 nd

Open WAG 4 Under WAG 5 Open Fraser Palmer: 1 st Overall Liam Goodman: 2 nd Overall; Frankie Colley:

Jacob Straughan 2 nd Overall; Eden Hall: 3 rd Overall Alyssa Sarkissian: 1 st Overall; Ella Barrie:

Freya Lord: 2 nd Overall MAG 3 Under MAG 4 Open MAG 5 Under MAG 5 Open MAG 7 Open Frankie Colley: 2

12 Page 12 Level 5/6 team Miah; Hannah; Madison; Rhiani; Darcy & Scarlet Level 7 team 1 st Floor; 3 rd Bars; 3 rd Overall Amelia Bastian, Abbey Barnett and Isabella Stevens Level 8 team 2 nd Vault; 2 nd Floor; 5 th Overall Jemma Molo with combined team Level 3 Under Level 4 Under Level 4 Open Level 5 Open Alyssa Sarkissian: 3 rd Overall Mia Vines: 1 st Overall; Holly Thurgood: 2 nd Overall Bridget Harvey: 1 st Overall; Cate Russell: 3 rd Overall Nouvoe Barlow: 1 st Overall; Amber Barry: 2 nd Overall; Freya Lord: 3 rd Overall MAG Level 2 MAG Level 3 MAG Level 4 MAG Level 5 WAG 3 Under WAG 3 Open WAG 4 Under WAG 5 Open Fraser Palmer: 1 st Overall Liam Goodman: 2 nd Overall; Frankie Colley: 3 rd Overall Louis Cooper: 1 st Overall; Kaleb Winter: 3 rd Overall Noah Robinson: 1 st Overall; Jacob Straughan 2 nd Overall; Eden Hall: 3 rd Overall Alyssa Sarkissian: 1 st Overall; Ella Barrie: 3 rd Overall Jessica Williamson: 2 nd Overall Holly Thurgood: 1 st Overall; Mia Vines: 2 nd Overall Freya Lord: 2 nd Overall MAG 3 Under MAG 4 Open MAG 5 Under MAG 5 Open MAG 7 Open Frankie Colley: 2 nd Overall Louis Cooper: 1 st Overall Eden Hall: 3 rd Overall Noah Robinson: 3 rd Overall Jonah Harrison: 3 rd Overall

14 Page 14 Thank you to the many businesses for your support of our Term 2 Major Raffle:

TERM Peter Dwan Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club President. In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT.

TERM Peter Dwan Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club President. In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT. TERM 4-2017 In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT. We are back on track - with only 5 months since the fire, the club is now well on its way to rebuilding and we are looking forward to 2018 and a new