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TERM 4-2017 In this issue. A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT.

looking forward to 2018 and a new beginning.

and also very exciting to announce that we have booked in Scotland's Commonwealth Games Gymnastics team to train in

Congratulates to our MAG and WAG competitors last month with two awarded State Champions: Xavier Powell Level 3; and

It is great to see that even with such a difficult year, kids are resilient and Maroochy Beach achieved fantastic

Once again the future of Maroochy Beach Gymnastics is exciting.

1 TERM 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 beginning. Maroochy Carnival 19 th November GALA DAY 25 th November It is exciting to see the Wises road building taking shape, and also very exciting to announce that we have booked in Scotland's Commonwealth Games Gymnastics team to train in our new facility in March Congratulates to our MAG and WAG competitors last month with two awarded State Champions: Xavier Powell Level 3; and Louis Cooper Level 5. It is great to see that even with such a difficult year, kids are resilient and Maroochy Beach achieved fantastic results at this state level. Well done to all athletes and Coaches. Once again the future of Maroochy Beach Gymnastics is exciting. As we leave a tragic year behind us, the future is clear that as a club, Maroochy Beach Gymnastics will continue to provide a great service to the community and assist current and future members to achieve their goals. Under 5 s Program News I look forward to continuing to work with the MBG Management Committee in 2018 and hold great pride in this club and its future achievements. Peter Dwan Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club President Competition Results The 2017 Club Handbook is available from the Club website now: Parent Information

2 Page 2 Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club extend a warm welcome to all new gymnasts enrolling for Term and welcome back to gymnasts resuming from last term. Term 4 is guaranteed to be a very busy time with several in-house Club events planned and Christmas looming closely around the corner. Please take a moment to note these important dates in your calendar now. SUNDAY 19 th NOVEMBER ~ MAROOCHY CARNIVAL Children enrolled in Fundamental and Development boys and girls classes are invited to nominate for the Maroochy Carnival to be held Sunday 19 th November. Gymnasts are busy learning their routines on all apparatus during class throughout Term 4 in preparation for this in-house competition. The focus is participation and showing family and supporters, skills and routines developed throughout the term and year. New Term 4 gymnasts are welcome to nominate ~ coaches will be on hand to instruct gymnasts through all apparatus routines. Details will be ed to families with registration and entry fee payment due by Saturday 28 th October. We look forward to your child s participation in the Maroochy Carnival. SATURDAY 25 th NOVEMBER ~ GALA DAY Prep and Fundamental gymnasts, together with their families and friends, are encouraged to attend the Club s end-of-year Gala Day celebrations to be held at the Kunda park venue on Saturday 25 th November. Gymnasts will showcase skills learnt throughout the year and presented with an award for their participation in Students enrolled in weekday afternoon classes are encouraged to attend. Families and supporters are welcome to spectate and cheer for their children during displays. There will also be displays by our competitive stream athletes during each session. Children are not required to nominate to participate at Gala Day and there is no cost to partake in this event. The schedule for Gala Day will be ed to families please note that your child s rostered Gala Day session may vary from their regular class time. We look forward to a fun & enjoyable Gala Day celebration for our gymnasts, their friends & family. MONDAY 27 th NOVEMBER FRIDAY 1 st DECEMBER ~ UNDER 5 s PARTIES Our Under 5 s do not miss out on the fun with Explorers, Adventurers and Astronauts participating in in-class Christmas themed activities during the week 27 th 1 st December. Children, together with parents and guardians are welcome to wear festive clothing to class during this week please ensure your child s clothing is practical and does not hinder their participation in gymnastics. At the end of class, our Explorer, Adventurer and Astronaut gymnasts will be presented with their certificate for 2017 and a small gift. SATURDAY 2 nd DECEMBER ~ COMPETITIVE MAG & WAG ANNUAL AWARDS The Annual Award presentation for WAG and MAG Development Level 10 gymnasts will be held at the Maroochydore Junior Rugby League Club on the afternoon of Saturday 2 nd December. Gymnasts will be presented with an award for the participation in 2017 with the evening culminating with the announcement of Excellence Awards; Club Level Champions and Junior and Senior Gymnasts of the Year. Further details on these in-house events will be provided to families over the upcoming weeks. Please also check your and our Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Facebook regularly.

3 Page 3 Saturday 28 th October Monday 6 th November Sunday 19 th November Saturday 25 th November Registrations close for Maroochy Carnival Term enrolments open to current members Maroochy Carnival Stages and Development Gala Day Prep, Stages and Open gymnasts Saturday 25 th November Final day for current members to enrol for Term 1 27 th November 1 st December Explorer, Adventurer and Astronauts Xmas classes Saturday 2 nd December Annual Awards Development & competitive Saturday 9 th December Final day of classes for Term 4 Monday 22 nd January Term classes commence The 2017 Annual General Meeting of Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Association Inc was held at the Kunda Park venue on Friday 6 th October. Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected to positions for the 2017/2018 Management Committee: President: Peter Dwan Vice-President: Jason Powell Treasurer: Sarah Goulding Secretary: Amy Sjoberg General Members: Janine Barnett; Maria Bastian; Brent Hall & Sarah Thompson The WINNER in the Lucky Numbers Board was Pippa Elmes. Pippa is a member of our Saturday Prep Gym program. Pippa won a session family pass valued at $ to the Caloundra Music Festival. Congratulations to Pippa and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in the Lucky Numbers Board. A huge thank you also to the Caloundra Music Festival Community Group for donating this fantastic prize and supporting our Club s fundraising endeavours. Congratulations also to the winner of the Term 3 Members Draw Mia Kenna. Mia attends gymnastics in our Monday Astronauts Program. Mia and her family have won ThemePark.com gift vouchers. Thank you to all members for your support throughout Term 3.

4 Page 4 Registration for Term classes will open from Monday 6 th to Saturday 25 th November. Children currently enrolled in Under 5 s; Prep Gym; and boys and girls Stages and Open classes are requested to pay a $25.00 holding deposit to secure their position in class for Term Children currently enrolled in Astronauts classes and progressing to full-time Prep year at school in 2018, are invited to enrol in Prep Gym classes Prep athletes who will be transitioning to Grade 1 at school in the New Year, enrol in our Boys or Girls fundamental classes for Term 1. Parents of Explorer, Adventurer and Stage 1 gymnasts will be advised should your child be ready to progress to a higher level. Positions for Term classes will be filled on a first in basis. Spaces within each class time and day are limited, so please enrol early to secure your preferred session time/day and avoid disappointment. If no enrolment deposit is paid, it will be assumed that your child is not returning in the new year and their position will be offered to a child on our waiting list. It is envisaged that we will relocate to our rebuilt Wises Road venue for the start of Term pending no torrential weather over the upcoming three months. CLICK HERE for the Do you have a sibling or friend who is wanting to commence gymnastics? New enrolments are encouraged to wait list for Term classes NOW. The earlier the registration, the greater the opportunity of securing a position. Registrations may be submitted by clicking on the BOOK NOW link below

Page 5 Children enrolled in Girls and Boys Stages and Open classes are invited to nominate for the Maroochy Carnival to be held on Sunday 19 th November.

Gymnasts learn the skills and structured routines under the Gymnastics Australia National Development Curriculum and compete on apparatus as follows: Girls Vault;

Apparatus and All Around awards will be presented. No competition uniform is required for participation in the Maroochy Carnival. Entry fee is $40.00 per child.

No late entries can be accepted as awards will be ordered upon the closing date.

5 Page 5 Children enrolled in Girls and Boys Stages and Open classes are invited to nominate for the Maroochy Carnival to be held on Sunday 19 th November. The Maroochy Carnival is an in-house competition with gymnasts competing against athletes enrolled in their respective program. Gymnasts learn the skills and 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 4 members are welcome to nominate. Apparatus and All Around awards will be presented. No competition uniform is required for participation in the Maroochy Carnival. Entry fee is $40.00 per child. To nominate your child for this event, please ensure you register your child s name and remit payment by closing date Saturday 28 th October. No late entries can be accepted as awards will be ordered upon the closing date. If you are wanting to view the status of your gymnastics account, you may view a full history of your invoicing and payments by logging on to your family s online portal. You will need to establish a password if you have not accessed this site previously. You will then be able to log in at any time to view your account. Click here to access your gymnastics term account

Page 6 GALA DAY is a fun day of celebration with Prep; Stages & Open gymnasts showcasing skills they have mastered throughout the year to their family & friends.

All Prep; Stages and Open gymnasts are encouraged to attend including gymnasts enrolled in weekday classes.

6 Page 6 GALA DAY is a fun day of celebration with Prep; Stages & Open gymnasts showcasing skills they have mastered throughout the year to their family & friends. There will also be displays by our competitive stream athletes. Gymnasts receive an award in recognition of their participation and achievements throughout All Prep; Stages and Open gymnasts are encouraged to attend including gymnasts enrolled in weekday classes. Our younger Gym Explorer; Adventurers; and Astronauts members will enjoy an in-class end-of-year Christmas-themed classy in lieu of Gala Day (see Junior News) Gymnasts are allocated in to sessions as per the table below. Please note the session time may vary from your child s usual class time and/or day. Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your child s session as car parking will be at a premium, especially during changeover of sessions. We look forward to welcoming your gymnast, family and friends joining us in our 2017 Gala Day celebrations. CLASS DISPLAYS: 9:00am 10:00am PREP GYM: Tuesday 3:30pm and Saturday 8:00am and 9:00am 10:30am 11:30am STAGE 1 GIRLS: Monday 3:30pm/4:30pm and Thursday 3:30/4:30pm 11:30am 12:30pm STAGE 1 GIRLS: Tuesday 4:45pm and Saturday 8:00/9:00/10:00am 1:00pm 1:45pm STAGE 2 GIRLS: OPEN GIRLS: Wednesday 3:30pm; Friday 3:30pm and Saturday 9:30am Wednesday 6:30pm and Saturday 11:00am 2:00pm 2:30pm STAGE 1 BOYS: Tuesday 3:30pm; Thursday 3:30pm; Saturday 9:00am 2:30pm 3:00pm STAGE 2 BOYS: OPEN BOYS: Tuesday 4:30pm; Thursday 4:30pm; Saturday 10:00am Tuesday 6:00pm and Thursday 6:00pm

Page 7 Thankyou parents and gymnasts for a wonderful Term 3 and the fun in finishing off the term

Term 4 should be wonderful time at gymnastics as we have Halloween and Christmas.

clothing for Christmas week remember, so long as you can do gymnastics in it.

My shoulder is now mending well so I will be back on board very soon.

7 Page 7 Thankyou parents and gymnasts for a wonderful Term 3 and the fun in finishing off the term with Teddy Bears Picnic. Term 4 should be wonderful time at gymnastics as we have Halloween and Christmas. Children can wear their favourite spooky costume during Halloween week; and Christmas themed clothing for Christmas week remember, so long as you can do gymnastics in it. Sorry I have not been around a little more due to a shoulder operation at the end of Term 3. My shoulder is now mending well so I will be back on board very soon. For the Preps we have Gala Day on the 25th November from 9am to 10am. We are also doing assessments of Prep Gymnasts at the moment to see where they are with skills. Thank you for being part of our gymnastics family. Chrissy Bell..Junior Program Manager

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Page 9 Maroochy Beach Gymnastics are extremely proud of WAG Level 10 athlete Karleigh Fraser (pictured 2 nd from left) - who was selected to represent Australia at the New Zealand Open Tour.

Karleigh, along with her WAG Level 10 team mates and Australian coach flew to New Zealand early in October.

9 Page 9 Maroochy Beach Gymnastics are extremely proud of WAG Level 10 athlete Karleigh Fraser (pictured 2 nd from left) - who was selected to represent Australia at the New Zealand Open Tour. Karleigh s selection was based on her 3 rd All Around placing at the 2017 National Gymnastics Championships. Karleigh, along with her WAG Level 10 team mates and Australian coach flew to New Zealand early in October. Following her outstanding performances at both National Championships and 1 st All Around placing at the 2017 Queensland State titles, Karleigh was looking forward to a very successful competition. Unfortunately Karleigh was forced to withdraw from competition due to injury, cheering for her team mates from the sideline. We are extremely proud of your achievements and selection to compete at this international event. Despite the devastating fire which destroyed our Wises Road venue, and subsequent temporary relocation to Kunda Park, Maroochy Beach Gymnastics stood proud to host the 2017 MAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regional Championships on Sunday 20 th August. Following three months of interrupted training, twelve of our MAG Level 3 6 boys put on their best performances, bringing home a swag of individual apparatus medals and All Around placings. At the completion of the event, Maroochy Beach Gymnastics athletes had attained 16 individual first placings; 12 second and 14 third placings on apparatus. This event also incorporated the Maroochy MAG Invitational, providing a local opportunity for Sunshine Coast MAG Level 2 athletes to compete. Individual All Around podium placings were attained by: Level 2: Riley Naylor: 1 st ; Matteus Madsen: 2 nd & Jonty Harington: 3 rd ; Level 3 U/8: Fraser Palmer: 1 st ; Xavier Powell: 2 nd & Lewis Dibb: 3 rd ; Level 4: Joshua-Tracy Killorancole: 1 st & Frankie Colley: 2 nd ; Level 5: Louis Cooper: 1 st and Level 6: Jacob Straughan: 3 rd. Congratulations to gymnasts selected to Sunshine Coast teams to compete at Regional Challenge: Fraser, Xavier & Lewis (Level 3); Joshua-Tracy, Frankie, Damon and Liam (Level 4); and Louis, Jacob & Eden (Level 5/6) Congratulations to all athletes on your outstanding results at the MAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regional Championships and Maroochy MAG Level 2 Invitational.

Page 10 Our Maroochy Beach WAG Level 3-6 athletes travelled to Deception Bay over the weekend 12th - 13th August, to contest the 2017 WAG

Sunshine Coast Junior Regionals was the qualifying event for Junior State Championships for our Level 4-6 athletes.

26 ribbons for 4th - 6th apparatus placings.

; Level 3 Open: Mercedes Court : 3 rd ; Level 4 Under: Alyssa Sarkissian: 1 st ; Jade Schriever: 2 nd ; Tahlia Shields: 3 rd ; & Ella Barrie 6

Bridget Harvey: 1 st ; Cate Russell: 2 nd ; and Molly Goulding: 6 th ; Level 6 Under: Mia Vines: 1 st ; Level 6 Open: Madison Horton: 1 st ;

10 Page 10 Our Maroochy Beach WAG Level 3-6 athletes travelled to Deception Bay over the weekend 12th - 13th August, to contest the 2017 WAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regionals - hosted by AGDA. Sunshine Coast Junior Regionals was the qualifying event for Junior State Championships for our Level 4-6 athletes. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics enjoyed resounding success bringing home 17 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze individual apparatus medals in addition to 26 ribbons for 4th - 6th apparatus placings. Girls achieving podium success for individual All Around were: Level 3 Under: Indianna Winter: 2 nd ; Sailor Bowker: 3 rd ; & Laila Nield: 5 th ; Level 3 Open: Mercedes Court : 3 rd ; Level 4 Under: Alyssa Sarkissian: 1 st ; Jade Schriever: 2 nd ; Tahlia Shields: 3 rd ; & Ella Barrie 6 th ; Level 4 Open: Paradise Browne: 1 st ; Level 5 Under: Charlee Mills: 1 st ; Isla Waddy: 2 nd and Holly Thurgood: 3 rd ; Level 5 Open: Bridget Harvey: 1 st ; Cate Russell: 2 nd ; and Molly Goulding: 6 th ; Level 6 Under: Mia Vines: 1 st ; Level 6 Open: Madison Horton: 1 st ; Freya Lord: 2 nd ; Gabrielle Lichtwark:4 th and Layna Daly 5 th Congratulations to gymnasts selected to Sunshine Coast teams to compete at Regional Challenge: Alyssa, Paradise & Jade (Level 4); Bridget, Cate & Charlee (Level 5); and Madison, Mia, Freya and Gabrielle (Level 6). Congratulations to all girls on your outstanding results at the WAG Sunshine Coast Junior Regional Championships

Page 11 Our young competitive gymnasts were a strong force to contend with at the Gymnastics Queensland Junior State Championships held in Brisbane on 16th - 19th September.

At the conclusion of the 4 day event, Maroochy Beach ranked high amongst the podium placings with two Queensland State Champions, two State Runners-Up, three gymnasts attaining 3rd All Around placing

11 Page 11 Our young competitive gymnasts were a strong force to contend with at the Gymnastics Queensland Junior State Championships held in Brisbane on 16th - 19th September. Junior State Championships attracted over 1,000 MAG Level 3-6 and WAG Level 4-6 athletes from 55 Clubs across the state of Queensland. At the conclusion of the 4 day event, Maroochy Beach ranked high amongst the podium placings with two Queensland State Champions, two State Runners-Up, three gymnasts attaining 3rd All Around placing in Queensland; and six athletes crowned State apparatus champions in their division. Xavier Powell (pictured bottom left) attained 1st placing and was crowned Queensland State Champion in the MAG Level 3 Under 8 years division whilst Louis Cooper (pictured bottom right with coach Gennadiy Tseryshenko) also attained 1st placing and the Queensland State title in the MAG Level 5 Open division. Also standing proud on the All Around podium were Fraser Palmer: 2nd - MAG Level 3U8; Bridget Harvey: 2nd - WAG Level 5 Open; Alyssa Sarkissian: 3rd - WAG Level 4U10; Joshua-Tracy Killorancole: 3rd - MAG Level 4U9; and Liam Goodman: 3rd - MAG Level 4 Open. Attaining 1st place State title on individual apparatus was Fraser Palmer: 1st on Rings - MAG 3U8; Lewis Dibb: 1st on Floor - MAG 3U8; Frankie Colley: 1st on Rings and 1st on Vault - MAG 4U9; Louis Cooper: 1st Floor - MAG 5 Open; Mia Vines: 1st Floor - WAG 6U12; and Freya Lord: 1st Vault - WAG 6 Open. In total, Maroochy Beach brought home a total of 7 gold; 11 silver and 8 bronze medals; in addition to 13 ribbons for 4th - 6th placing on individual apparatus. Maroochy Beach congratulates our 37 MAG Level 3-6 and WAG Level 4-6 gymnasts on your qualification to, and outstanding results at, the 2017 Gymnastics Queensland Junior State Championships. CLICK HERE for all WAG RESULTS CLICK HERE for MAG RESULTS

Page 12 With everything going as planned, all Term 1-2018 gymnastics classes will operate from the

Despite the fire, there has been little change to the original building plans.

mezzanine viewing area for families and spectators.

12 Page 12 With everything going as planned, all Term gymnastics classes will operate from the re-built Wises Roads site. Despite the fire, there has been little change to the original building plans. The completed gymnastics venue will be a modern and spacious training area for our athletes with a mezzanine viewing area for families and spectators. The ground level will also accommodate our administration office; canteen; gymnast waiting area and toilet facilities. We thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2017 and look forward to your child s continued enrolment at Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club in 2018 and beyond. Staff CPR and Senior 1 st Aid certification was held during the school holiday period. Thank you to Judy Bartlett of Rapid Response First Aid for your professionalism and expertise.

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