VICTORIAN STATE TEAMS:

A total of 11 gymnasts from Squad 1 and 2

were selected to represent Victoria!

Australian National Championships

Level 7:

Saige N (reserve)

Level 9:

Abi G, Ruby H and Daisy M

Isla R (reserve)

Level 10:

Kianne W and Hannah C (ind)

Border challenge

Level 7:

Saige N and Catherine T (competing reserve)

Level 8:

Eboni P and Sarah C (non-travelling reserve)

Raffle

Fundraising Raffle for a

$1000 travel voucher from

Your World of Travel has been going out to all

families.

The tickets are $5.00 each.

This will go towards equipment and to help

fund gymnasts representing MYC Gymnastics

traveling to National Clubs in September.

Raffle is drawn on Monday13th August. This will

be drawn on Monday afternoon 13th August.

The person who sells the most tickets will win a

prize.

Term 3 Newsletter

Holiday Program

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program sessions. The kids enjoyed the extra

time in the gym and had fun trying new skills.

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tember holiday dates to be announced later

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Competition Results

Nationals:

Level 10: Kianne Wells- 2nd Vault, 4th Beam, 10th AA

Level 10: Hannah Clynes- 13th AA

Level 9: Daisy McDonald- 2nd Vault, 4th Floor, 5th AA

Level 9: Abi Griffiths- 3rd Vault

Level 9: Ruby Honrado- 4th Floor

Competition Results

Border Challenge:

Level 7:

Catherine T- 1st Bars, 4th Beam and 9th AA

Saige N- 6th Beam, 10th Floor and 10th AA

Level 8:

Eboni P- 4th Beam & Floor, 11th AA

Level 9:

Taya G- 5th Beam, 7th Vault, 9th Bars and 5th AA

Isla R- 5th Bars, 7th Beam, 8th Floor and 9th AA

Ebony G- 9th Vault & Bars and 13th AA

Pre-Level Assessments

MYC follows the Australian Levels Program. This program covers the requirements for

Level 1-10.

At MYC we use a bronze, silver, gold system as a way to monitor our pre-level gymnasts’

progression towards Level 1 and to recognise their achievements along the way.

Each term a progress certificate is given out to each gymnast to show how they are pro-

gressing towards their next certificate. Each skill is listed and marked as “beginning”

work on this skill, “developing” the skill or “competent” if the skill has been achieved.

Upon completing the Gold certificate the gymnast is then ready to prepare for a Level

Upgrade.

If a gymnast is away for an assessment then they will simply be assessed the following

term. As there are so many pre-level groups to be assessed each term, individual assess-

ments will not be re-scheduled. The pre-level groups are monitored and changed fre-

quently as individual gymnasts will progress at different rates through different stages of

development. Parents should not be concerned if their child’s group has changed from

the previous week or following an assessment. All pre-level enquiries are handled by the

Head Coach so if you do have any questions they should be emailed to Kerry

at headcoach@mycgymnastics.org.au

Leadership Camp

Last month MYC sponsored 4 gymnasts to attend the Game Changers Leadership Pro-

gram organised by the Rye, Dromana, and Rosebud Community Bank. With the pur-

pose being to help to create an opportunity to develop leadership capabilities of

young leaders in grassroots sporting clubs.

This was the second year that MYC has sent young leaders to this program and each

participant enjoyed the experience thoroughly.

“One of the best things that I am taking away from this camp is values that are im-

portant to me in life. I was pushed to my limit on this camp in almost every way possible,

whether it be physical, mental, or even emotional.” Isla

“I learnt how to adapt my leadership styles to everyday life and I know how to effec-

tively work in a team for the best outcome that suits us all.” Ella

“I met so many amazing people and heaps of young inspirational leaders. I will definite-

ly use the skills that I have learned in my coaching, training and everyday life.” Saman-

tha

I have learnt loads of new and insightful skills that will allow me to grow as a leader and

a person in general. I will use every skill and lesson this camp has provided me for the

rest of my life. Taya

Kindergym gymnasts transferring to Beginners

in 2019

Any gymnasts wishing to move from Kindergym into Beginners (2019 Prep

Students) will need to put their names down on a waiting list. This process is

normally started towards the end of the year, however we will be starting

earlier this year.

The order of the waiting list for Beginners in 2019 will be dependant on how

long the gymnast has been a registered member at MYC.

If you have any questions about this process please refer to the Enquiry Di-

rectory for contact details.

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A Few Important Child Safety

Reminders

A reminder also, that MYC has a 10 minute late policy

that applies to all classes. Gymnasts arriving later than

10 minutes after the start of class time will not be per-

mitted to participate. We appreciate that sometimes

unusual circumstances arise and if you are running late,

please phone the office so that the coaches can be

notified.

Parents must ensure that all children are collected from

inside MYC Gymnastics’ foyer or waiting area

(MP2). Children are not permitted to meet their parents

in the cafeteria area or the carpark. If you are running

late to collect your child please notify the office.

A reminder that parents are not permitted into the

Gymnastics area at any time (except as required dur-

ing KinderGym classes). ALL communication must be

directed to the office and if necessary a coach or your

child can be brought out of the gym.

Head Coach Report

We are now well into Term 3, hopefully we have seen the last of the winter weather!

The school holidays saw many of our coaches participate in an Inclusion Workshop

run by Gymnastics Victoria and we also had committee representatives attend the

Leading Clubs Conference at the start of term with other clubs from around Austral-

ia.

Obviously, our most significant news item so far this term has been the building dam-

age caused by the wind early in the term. We were lucky to have council act so

quickly in repairing the damage and thank everyone for their cooperation during

the disruption. We would also like to thank Diamond Gymnastics Club for facilitating

a training session for our Level 5 & 6 girls who had a competition that weekend.

This term sees the Junior WAG (Level 2-6) and MAG (Level 2-4) competition season

underway which means busy weekends for many of our gymnasts, coaches, judges

and of course the parents!! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the parents and

coaches who have dedicated the time to train as judges and enable our teams to

continue to attend competitions.

MYC will also attend the National Clubs competition on the Gold Coast at the end

of this term with Level 5-10 teams attending from our WAG Squad Program. Raffle

tickets are currently on sale to fundraise for this trip.

Kerry Angleton

Lost Property

There is an ever growing pile of

lost property including clothing

and drink bottles.

If you have noticed any items

missing lately, please check the

collection in Meeting Room 2.

IMPORTANT COMPETITION INFORMATION

Term 3 sees the start of the Junior WAG (L3-6) and MAG (L2-4) competition season.

Here are a few reminders for parents and competing gymnasts.

Gymnasts must arrive 15 minutes before the start of warm-up time.

Once arrived at the venue, shoes are to be left with parents and gymnasts find

their coach. Gymnasts are only permitted on the floor if the coach is present.

Gymnasts will not be permitted to compete if they arrive after the general warm-

up. In the event a gymnast is late (but still within the general warm-up time), the

gymnast must go directly to their coach. REMEMBER THAT NO PARENTS ARE AL-

LOWED ON THE COMPETITION FLOOR.

Gymnasts must wear competition leotard with scrunchie, club tracksuit, white

socks and runners. No ugg boots, thongs, etc. are to be worn to a competition.

Bring a drink bottle and healthy snack in MYC bag and grips if worn.

Hair must be tied back neatly; it must not fall out during the competition and no

hair is allowed to be in the gymnast’s face.

No jewellery is to be worn, stud earrings are acceptable

NO CONTACT BETWEEN SPECTATORS AND GYMNASTS IS ALLOWED ONCE WARM-

UP HAS COMMENCED (this includes hand signals and verbal communication). Fail-

ure to follow this may result in the gymnasts and team being disqualified from the

competition!

Flash photography is not permitted during gymnastics events.

Please make sure your mobile phones are on silent.

Competition entries are received by host clubs usually with a closing date about 1

month prior to the event. Work orders are therefore, usually received by clubs only 2-3

weeks prior to the event. Only at this time will we know the exact day and time each

gymnasts competes.

Gymnastics Victoria’s Athlete of the Month

Isla Russell

Isla is a gymnast from MYC Gymnastics who has been nominated for Athlete of the Month

after demonstrating fantastic leadership skills at the Border Challenge last month. Isla at-

tended the Border Challenge competition as part of the State Team for Level 9.

Isla was an outstanding leader of the group whose behaviour, sportsmanship, team spirit

and overall leadership was second to none. All of the athletes looked up to her through-

out the trip and she was an absolute delight to have as one of the senior athletes. She al-

so helped the Level 9 team secure the Silver Medal, a great result!

As well as being a fantastic gymnast, Isla is also a phenomenal role model for younger

gymnasts and an inspiration to all of the Border Challenge Team.

Isla’s positive attitude and leadership skills make her the perfect Gymnastics Victoria Ath-

lete of the Month!