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 Taylor Tirahardjo,Ruyton RG, was the Australian rhythmic gymnastics representative at the recent Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. RG Representative at Youth OlympicsTirahardjo had a strong competition performing four excellent routines scoring consisitently high marks. Taylor returned from the National championships in July with three gold and two silver medals, a good confidence boost leading into the Games. Coach Emma Tankovich said "Taylor had an exceptional time living the true 'Olympic Experience' for the two week duration of the games giving her new found motivation and focus on London 2012". | ||||||||||||
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Berwick's Ashleigh Brennan will spend two weeks training with her gymnastic team-mates in Canberra before heading to Delhi, India for this year’s Commonwealth Games. Ashleigh's Dream Comes TrueIt’s her second time at the major championship event and to get the opportunity to represent her country again along with more than 400 athletes, Brennan said, is a dream come true. | ||||||||||||
 Ten questions with Amelia McGrath The Couch Gymnast Magazine Interviews MLC GymnastClick here to read the story | ||||||||||||
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Diamond Valley Leader photographer Andy Drewitt won Portrait Photograph of the Year for a striking image of gymnast Jaimee Cacic. Leader Win Four Media AwardsRead the full article here | ||||||||||||
Acrobatic Gymnastics State Team AnnouncedCongratulations to all athletes selected!
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Brighton Recreational Centre has produced a champion team of young gymnasts Girls Vault to the Top in Level 2Click here to read the full article | ||||||||||||
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 Victoria University spirit has new bite thanks to some passionate vipers. Victoria University Breakes Out a Zest of VipersRead the Brimbank Leader article here | ||||||||||||
 Bacchus Marsh's children's programs will be moving to a dedicated facility. Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre Has Some Exciting News
The facility will be located in Hallets Way, Darley. Of course what move would be complete without some new equipment for the kid’s to show off on? Bacchus Marsh will be purchasing some awesome new gymnastics equipment. There will also be a name change to MOORABOOL ACROFUN, so keep an eye out for the black and orange promotions in the coming months!
Also wil be offering a range of new class times and will be developing new programs in months to come.
The club would like to invite everyone to join in the fun of their Grand Opening on Saturday October 2nd from 10am – 2pm. The kids can come along and try out some of the fancy new equipment, Skylark Circus will be there running fun filled workshops.
And what open day would be complete without showbags and great OPENING SPECIALS??
Best of all, it’s FREE! See you there!
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 Combine circus training at NICA with secondary studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School! Audition for the 2011 Certificate III in Circus ArtsThe National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is seeking young people entering Year 11 or 12 next year to audition for the Certificate III in Circus Arts. This is an exciting opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career as a circus performer. The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School provides specialist education and training programs for talented dancers and musicians. They are the academic providers for the Australian Ballet School, Gymnastics Victoria, Diving Victoria and NICA.
Students who don’t wish to change schools, or people who are not studying, may be able complete the Certificate III in Circus Arts at NICA outside of school hours. This option is subject to enrolment numbers.
Entry into the course is by audition. Students with a background in youth circus, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, sport or similar are encouraged to apply.
The audition dates are as follows:
Melbourne: Monday 27 September (NICA, Prahran)
Adelaide: Friday 1 October (Cirkidz, Bowden) Brisbane: Monday 4 October (Flipside Circus, Alderley) Sydney: Tuesday 5 October (Aerialize, Marrickville) Perth: Wednesday 6 October TBC Applicants who cannot travel to audition venues can apply by DVD/ Video.
Applications close on Friday 10 September 2010.
For application details, visit www.nica.com.au | ||||||||||||
 Sportspeople Website Goes MobilePeople looking for work in sport, fitness and aquatics can now access the Sportspeople Job Market direct from their mobile device, with the launch of an enhanced service for mobile users. "The mobile service allows job seekers to have full access to the Sportspeople Jobs Market, listing all jobs, and providing a search by location, classification or keyword. Users can view a summary list, short description or full description and email the job link to themselves or a friend for later reference.”
"The mobile service is the one of the final pieces of the website initiatives we identified back in 2006. Over this time we have launched a new-look website, Learning, Trade, Job Seeker Registration, a new e-news platform, new job categories including Volunteer, Intern/Trainee and Community Sport and our “powered” Job Boards. “
With over 150,000 visitors a month the Sportspeople Jobs Market has come a long way from the humble beginnings back in 1999. When we first launched into the market SEEK was only a newcomer and none of us could have imagined how important job boards would become in the job seeker – employer relationship. We are very proud to have helped more than 12,000 people secure employment in the past three years alone and continue to see our best years ahead.” She said.
To access the mobile site just visit www.sportspeople.com.au on your mobile browser and you'll be presented the option to navigate to the mobile site or the desktop version. And don't forget to bookmark the mobile site homepage and add the Sportspeople icon to your "Favourites".
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 The Sports Development Program (SEDA) is a joint initiative between Sports Education and Development Australia, Gymnastics Victoria, partner host schools, and Victoria University, specifically designed for young people interested in a career in Sport and Recreation or other like industries. Gymnastics Victoria Sports Development ProgramThe program offers current year 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to complete their education within the Sport and Recreation industry whilst forging a pathway to meaningful employment or further study.
What’s in it for me?
· An excellent pathway to higher education
· The opportunity to work with industry experts
· An interesting and challenging curriculum
· Varied practical learning opportunities
· A full Gymnastics Victoria SDP uniform
· Use of a Notebook computer
For further details, please click here www.sedagroup.com.au/Programs/60/Overview.html
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Applications for 2011 Country Action Grant Scheme (CAGS) and Victalent grants are open from 20 August 2010. PDFs of the 2011 guidelines are attached. Applications will be considered in two phases. 2011 Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent Grant Applications OpenPlease note that the closing date for applications for projects starting in the first half of 2011 is 30 September 2010. Please refer to the guidelines for details. Community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria may submit a 2011 CAGS application seeking one grant of up to $5,000 to:
Help organisations operate more effectively.
Fund attendance at relevant training courses.
Provide accessible sport and active recreation opportunities
Eligible organisations may also apply for up to two $500 Victalent grants to support developing athletes, coaches, officials and teams who are required to travel extensively in order to engage in training and competition.
Copies of 2011 CAGS and Victalent guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD)
website: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/grants. Eligible organisations can also apply online at the same website. Alternatively, hard copies of the guidelines can be obtained from Information Victoria and at the following DPCD local offices from 23 August 2010:
Barwon South West – 6-8 Moorabool Street, GEELONG VIC 3220 – Ph: 5215 6000
Gippsland – 33 Breed Street, TRARALGON VIC 3844 – Ph: 5174 7308
Grampians – Office 3, Level 2 Central Square Shopping Centre, 18 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350 - Ph: 5327 2800
Hume – First Floor, 62 Ovens Street, WANGARATTA VIC 3677 – Ph: 5722 7101
Loddon Mallee – 47-51 Queen Street, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Ph: 5410 0050
If you have any questions in relation to the CAGS or Victalent programs, please contact Kevin Hibbert, Project Officer, Community Access, Sport and Recreation Victoria on (03) 9208 3525 or via email at kevin.hibbert@dpcd.vic.gov.au.
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Get your entries in. The closing date has been extended to the 8th September. Wesley Lions Masters Spectacular Closing Date ExtendedClick here for the flyer | ||||||||||||
 Tayla Dinuccio is used to having to display perfect balance - it is one of the keys to her success in gymnastics Keilor Downs' Tayla Has World at Her FeetClick here to read the full article | ||||||||||||
 MIG Login screen MIG to become compulsory requirement for Technical Members renewing for 2011 and remains an invaluable resource for all individuals involved in the delivery of gymnastics... MIG - Online updatingThe MIG will be a compulsory updating activity for eligible* Technical Members to renew their Membership for 2011. Members are reminded to complete the MIG while their Membership is current to take advantage of the significant Member discount. * Technical Members who are in their first year of Membership or who are renewing for the second time and required to complete Managing the Risks of Coaching (MRC) are exempt from mandatory completion of the MIG, but may choose to complete for invaluable professional development.
What is Managing Inclusion in Gymnastics (MIG)?The MIG focuses on how we provide an inclusive experience for participants with a disability. Employing common sense, good gymnastics practice and new ideas can help to improve the experience of participants and ensure enjoyable and safe gymnastics for all.
Why undertake MIG?
Who is the Resource aimed at?
MIG users are reminded that certification is dependant on the successful completion of all four sections of the MIG quizzes. Successful completion requires that certain questions are answered correctly. These questions are identified as ‘Must Know’ within the resource. Questions answered incorrectly are reset and this section must be completed again.
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Angela Donald is tiny. The first thing you notice about the teenager besides her braces-filled smile is her diminutive stature Olympic Dream For Youngest and SmallestRead the full article from the Sydney Morning Herald here | ||||||||||||
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As part of the FIG's ongoing mission to educate and increase the quality of RG judging worldwide, the RG Technical Committee has produced a Rhythmic Gymnastics “Help Desk†which has been posted on the FIG and GA RG website. RG Judges Help DeskThis "Help Desk" is intended to clarify and give examples of the different rules in the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics Code of Points and to avoid different interpretations of the rules and therefore provide for more objective judging. The FIG RG Technical Committee hopes this document will assist judges in preparing for upcoming competitions. The document can be downloaded from the GA website by clicking here. | ||||||||||||
 MOST year 3 students don't look much further than the upcoming weekend but Emily Whitehead has her sights firmly set on 2016. Getting to theTop is Not a Big Stretch for Rosebud GymnastThe Rosebud gymnast will be 15 and eligible to represent Australia in the Olympic Games in Brazil. And given Emily’s outstanding results in this year’s Victorian Championships, she just might make it. The budding star, who spends 23 hours a week in training, finished runner-up in the state. “It’s nice to see her rewarded for all the hard work and sacrifices she makes,” mum Victoria said. “That’s a lot of training for a nine-year-old. She’s practising every day and to be able to spend so much time doing it she must really enjoy it.” The youngster, who says her favourite discipline is the floor, wants to qualify for her first national championship next year. Emily’s runner-up effort in June placed her in the top 50 gymnasts in Australia for the nine-13 age group. The sport dominates the Whitehead family, with Ms Whitehead and Emily’s older sister both keen gymnasts | ||||||||||||
 An exciting day of semi-finals was capped off with gymnast Angela Donald winning Australia's only medal, a bronze, on day eight of the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Donald Adds to Youth Games Medal HaulAustralia now has 26 medals, five gold, 13 silver and eight bronze. In the beam final the 14-year-old Donald, Australia's youngest competitor, successfully executed a double pike dismount to increase the degree of difficulty of her routine, resulting in a final score of 14.450. "Before hand I just closed my eyes and imagined the perfect routine," Donald told AAP after picking up her medal. Gold went to Tan Sixin of China with 15.550 and the silver Italy's Carlotta Ferlito with 14.825. Other results on Sunday also saw Australians put themselves in strong contention for gold as the games enters its final few days. Queenslander Damien Hooper made a measured progression into the gold medal bout of the 75kg boxing division after defeating Hungarian Zoltan Harcsa 4-0 in three rounds. Hooper, who competes in October's Commonwealth Games in Delhi, started tentatively in the first round, which ended 0-0, but found rhythm as the bout progressed, picking up a 2-0 lead by the end of the second round and doubling it in the last. "I guess I wasn't as switched on as I should have been, as I should have beaten him by more, but I got over the line," Hooper said. West Australian boxer Brett Mather, fighting in the 60kg weight division, also qualified for a gold medal contest on Wednesday after he defeated Mexican Daniel Echeverria in a high scoring bout, 8-7. A stunning come-from-behind victory by Australia's 3-on-3 women's basketballers has also put them into the gold medal match against China. Australia upset the United States 25-23 in Sunday's semi-finals, having trailed 7-15 at half time against the Americans who had conceded just 40 points in their previous four matches. The Australian fought hard to tie it up 20-20 at the end of regular time, before dramatically snatching victory in overtime 25-23. Australian coach Kristy Flores was pleased with the performance but recognises that the games against China may need a change of strategy. "I'm going to have to sleep on it overnight, as that will be a whole different ball game," she told AAP. In the individual equestrian event, Tom McDermott is very much in the medal mix following a clear round on his mount Hugo. McDermott finished the course in 84.36 and will jump for a medal in the final round on Tuesday. In athletics, Rick Whitehead recorded a personal best time of 2:27:20 to finish second in the men's 1000m B final, while Monica Brennan finished eighth in the woman's 200m A final, in 24.83. | ||||||||||||
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All coaches welcome to attend, contact Tracey Penaluna IDP Camps August and SeptemberIDP 3A-8 Camp: Dates:
27th-29th August
Training times:
Friday 7.00-10.00am & 4.00-7.00pm
Saturday 7.30-10.30am & 3.30-6.30pm
Sunday 9.00-12.00noon
Venue:
WAG HPC
Level 3, PC Building
Corner of Green and Thomas Street Prahran
Attendance:
Jo Richards (Junior National Dev Coordinator)
Stacey Umeh (National Choreographer)
Lisa Stevens (VIS Sports Psychologist)
Kylie Andrew (VIS Nutritionist)
Other:
Updating points for coaches in attendance
IDP 1 & 2 Camp:
Dates:
3rd/4th September
Training times:
Friday 8.00-11.30am
Saturday 2.00-5.30pm
Venue:
Cheltenham Youth Club
52 Tarnard Drive Braeside
Day 1:
IDEAL Testing
Day 2:
Training session focussing on trampoline development
Attendance:
Lisa Bradley (Ballet & Choreographer)
Alex Kazhamiakin (Trampoline Specialist)
Other:
Updating points for coaches in attendance
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Women's Gymnastics State Pennant- 2010 Training HoursGymnastics Victoria has determined the maximum weekly training hours for gymnasts competing in Women’s Gymnastics Level 1-3 competitions within Victoria. Level 1: 5 Hours | Level 1 Preparatory: 3 Hours
Level 2 : 8 Hours | Level 2 Preparatory : 5 Hours
Level 3: 10 Hours | Level 3 Preparatory: 6 Hours
Please note that these guidelines are only applicable within Victoria. Further information including the 2010 State Pennant Manual will be released shortly. Competition skills and routines are published in the National Program Manual which is available for purchase through Gymnastics Australia.
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MIG Login screen MIG to become compulsory requirement for Technical Members renewing for 2011 and remains an invaluable resource for all individuals involved in the delivery of gymnastics... MIG - Online updatingThe MIG will be a compulsory updating activity for eligible* Technical Members to renew their Membership for 2011. Members are reminded to complete the MIG while their Membership is current to take advantage of the significant Member discount. * Technical Members who are in their first year of Membership or who are renewing for the second time and required to complete Managing the Risks of Coaching (MRC) are exempt from mandatory completion of the MIG, but may choose to complete for invaluable professional development.
What is Managing Inclusion in Gymnastics (MIG)?The MIG focuses on how we provide an inclusive experience for participants with a disability. Employing common sense, good gymnastics practice and new ideas can help to improve the experience of participants and ensure enjoyable and safe gymnastics for all.
Why undertake MIG?
Who is the Resource aimed at?
MIG users are reminded that certification is dependant on the successful completion of all four sections of the MIG quizzes. Successful completion requires that certain questions are answered correctly. These questions are identified as ‘Must Know’ within the resource. Questions answered incorrectly are reset and this section must be completed again.
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