Gillingham Gymnastics Club
April 2015 Newsletter
Unit 1 Dajen Business Park, Second Avenue, Chatham ME4 5AU
01634 843431 www.gillingham-gymnastics.co.uk [email protected]
Liz Paterson (Head Coach) 07725182901 Email [email protected]
Gymnasts of the Month
Preschool: Betsy Harrington-Brown
Acro: Telleah Beaumont
Beginners: Sarah Shoyoye
Aerobics: Jade Thomas
Disability: Ellen Ford
Leap: Harry Howlett
Artistic: Surya Bhamidimarri
F&V: Megan Bourne
Fundraising
A massive thank you to Chris Monkhouse, Laura Swan and all at Kent Cruising Strood meet. Despite the
cold we managed to raise a massive £210.29. In addition, Colin from CPH supplied us with an "Air roller"
which is proving to be a massive hit with ALL gymnasts. Lots of fun and a good way to learn new skills.
Competitions
The disabilities gymnasts participated at a competition in March, coming home with great results: Emma
and Ocea-Ireana -1st on both floor and vault, Ellen - 2nd on floor, 1st on vault, Moya- 1st on floor, 2nd on
vault. The artistic gymnasts competed at the South East Grades; all passed (commended), with Chandra
winning a bronze medal. Congratulations, and well done to all! Good luck to our aerobic gymnasts who
will be competing in Wales in early May.
Fees and payments
Although we aim to keep our fees as low as possible, we have had to raise them from May. Please refer to
the table below and adjust your standing order accordingly, including your child’s name and class in the
reference. Late payment charges will apply.
Group
Beginners/Leap/Preschool
Floor & Vault 1½ hours
Floor & Vault 2 hours
Monthly
£22.75
£28.50
£35.00
6-weekly
£39.00
£49.50
£60.00
Squads (no holidays)
1 session / week
2 sessions / week
3 sessions / week
4 sessions / week
Monthly
£35.00
£50.00
£75.00
£100.00
Saturday 11 April
The Easter Eggstravaganza was to be held on this day; however, as interest in it is a bit low, we will have a
Gym Challenge day instead. This involves participants doing gymnastic challenges in teams of up to 6
people, made up of adults, children, gymnasts and non-gymnasts, in any combination you choose. It
consists of various activities which challenge the participants’ abilities in coordination, stamina, strength
and sense of humour. We will offer prizes for the top 3 teams and have a champion team every year. 10
am to 2 pm, £10 per team to take part. Everyone welcome!
Easter holidays training schedule
Squad training during the Easter Holidays (Fri 3 April - Sun 19 April) will be 10.45 – 15.45 (12.45 for Kinder).
Please bring a packed lunch; the café will be open during lunch time.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
13 April
7 & 14 April
8 & 15 April
9 & 16 April
10 & 17 April
artistic, senior aerobic, aerobic, acro
modified, artistic, junior aerobic
aerobic, artistic
aerobic, advanced
kinder, advanced, artistic
Gym is closed 3-6 April for Easter weekend. In addition, Saturday training for aerobic and FreeG will be
cancelled on 2 May, 9 May and 27 June due to competitions.
FreeG
We would like to offer Friday 17 April as a FreeG open day. The club will be open from 10.45 to 15.45 for
gymnasts and friends to try FreeG. The cost is £15 for BG registered members (those already doing FreeG
at the club) and £20 for non-members. Participants may bring a packed lunch or buy food from the café.
Please see Stewart to sign up and make a £5 deposit per person to secure your place.
First Aid course
A first aid course for coaches and young leaders will be held on Thursday 28 May from 10 am to 2 pm
(during half term). This is free of charge. Any coach or young leader who has not done a first aid course
should attend.
Gym open day
The gym will be open on Sunday 26 July for anyone to come. Entry is free!
Extra training day with John
Artistic gymnasts will have an extra training day on Wednesday 28 October (during half term) with John
from Liverpool. Please put this in your diaries.
Extra aerobic training days
We have booked Kat for 29 May, 4 August and 27 October, 10 am to 2pm. They will cost £10 each. Please put these
dates in your diaries. Kat is going to bring a couple of her gymnasts as well.
Lost property
Lost property will be kept for one month, after which they will be disposed of.
Gymnastics Trivia
The Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) was founded in Liege in 1881. FIFA was not founded until
1904.