Easter training camp

The Easter camp was a great success. Fabulous weather meant we could spend time outside on the field and running track, as well as the occasional picnic! All gymnasts enjoyed the experience, and worked hard developing their gymnastics skills and techniques. Photos will be coming very soon in the Gallery, and please watch this space for details of a possible Summer camp!

March Newsletter

This newsletter is more of an information letter regarding all the events that we have coming up in the near future. Please take your time to read through this so you are aware of all the clubs activities.

Fund raising Events

The club is collecting all the Sports Vouchers from Tesco's and Sainsbury's. Next time you are shopping please collect these for the club and hand them into your coach. The more vouchers you collect the more equipment we can purchase for your child's development in gymnastics.

The Easter Egg Tombola is running again starting from Monday 22nd March. This is also a good time to speak to Mo about the purchasing of club clothing such as T shirts, Hoodies and Bags. I would like to say a big thank you for all your chocolate donations.

Team Gym Camp

As you aware the club is running a Team Gym Camp which is open to the South Region. This event is being run on the 7th, 8th and 9th April at our Gym. If you would like to book a place for your child then please print off the form and hand to me ASAP.


Easter Training

Training will run for all Development and Competitive Squads throughout the Easter break. Training will run at normal times in the 3m Hall. Please puchase an activity ticket at reception and hand to your coach at the start of your session.

British Finals

Congratulations once again to the Robins, Eagles and Falcons who all qualified for the British Finals in May. Can I please have all your competition entry fees in as i have hardly received any and the deadline was a week ago. As soon as I know timings for the event i will pass on all information.

Summer Gala

The club has now finalised all the times and details with regards to the Summer Gala. This event will run over a whole weekend and will involve everyone in the club. You will need to inform your coach asap if you cannot attend this event as the construction of routines has already begun.

Friday 25th June Full Dress Rehearsal 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 26th June Evening Performance at 7pm
Sunday 27th June Afternoon Show at 2pm and Show at 5.30pm

Each Performance will last about 90 minutes.

I have deliberately informed you of times and dates in advance so you can invite as many people as possible and to also make sure that you can attend the weekend. The Gala will run in the Main Hall this year as the 3m hall is too small. After Easter all information with regards to costumes, tickets and routines will be sent out to you.

Training

I do apologise for ending this newsletter with a moan but I do have to say something on this matter. Attendance to sessions is becoming very poor and lateness to sessions is also becoming an issue. When you are late and do not attend you are having a big impact on your own development but also every other member in your team. Team Gym is a team sport and needs every member of the team to participate. If you cannot attend a session then please inform your coach ASAP! When you don't attend you are holding up your whole teams learning and more importantly your own.

January Newsletter

Southern Team Gym Tournament

The Southern Team Gym Tournament is being held at Bracknell Leisure Centre on 20th and 21st February.

Saturday 20th February is the Regional Competition and Micro Competition. I would like to say good luck to the Shooting Stars, the Hawks and all Micro teams that are competing in this event.

Sunday 21st February is the National Competition. I would like to say good luck to the Robins, Eagles and Falcons who are all competing. Fingers crossed for these teams and Ihope they achieve the qualifying score which enables them to compete at the British National Finals.

Tickets
Adult Tickets are £7.50
Child Tickets (U14) are £6.50
O.A.P Tickets are £6.50

Please can you make cheques payable to Bracknell Gymnastics Club. On the back of the cheque can you please write out how many tickets you would like and state which competition your child is in (Regional or National).

There is a chance to gain free tickets for the competition. We have to set up and set down the competition hall which is used over the weekend. If you are able to lend a hand with either of these please contact Peter. Your help will result in a free ticket.

I will send out timings of the competition as soon as i know.

A.G.M

A reminder about the AGM on Saturday 13th February. This year the AGM will be held in the hospitality suite at the leisure centre and will be followed by a quiz night. Please can you let me know if you are planning to attend.

Holiday Training

Training will run as normal during half term, but there will be no gym on the Saturday due to the competition. Please can you purchase a team gym ticket at reception as these session are extra to the normal courses. Can everyone please attend these sessions as the competition is at the end of this week.

December Newsletter

Congratulations - Junior European Cup Champions!

Well done to the International Team who have won the Junior European Cup. The team of ten acheived the highest scores in competitions held in the United Kingdom and Italy. Presentations for this event will take place at the Southern TeamGym Tournament on 20th/21st February. Congratualations also to Portsmouth School of Gymnastics who won the girls section. I would like to thank all parents and gymnasts for their hard work and support with this event. Well done to Annalise Young, Alexandra Caston, Aoife Acton, Kate Overman, Elizabeth Overman, Daniel Leitch, Lewis Clothier, Alex Shepherd, Nathaniel Felix and Jack Shilley. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement.

South East TeamGym Open

Congratulations to all the competitive squads who travelled to Crawley to take part in this competition in November. We got some fantastic results and had many good performances from all teams. Congratulations to the Eagles and Falcons who were awarded gold medals in their sections. The Robins, Hawks and Shooting Stars all came 4th place in their catagories with some brilliant routines and outstanding efforts. Well done to all!

Upcoming events

After the Christmas break all competitive squads will be working towards the Southern TeamGym Championships, held at Bracknell Leisure Centre on 20th & 21st February 2010. This competition is the first major one of the year with all National Level Teams aiming to acheive the qualification score for National British Finals. Please will all gymnasts attend every training session as it is vital the team is complete to perfect runs and floor routines. Gymnasts who regularly miss training may be compromising their place on the team. There will be training in February Half-term as the competition falls on the Saturday. Training times will be as normal as if this was a normal term time week.


Other Infomation

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to use the fire exit door as an entrance / exit to the 3m hall. This has now been alarmed and can only be used in emergencies.

If you need a club tracksuit please can you speak to Mo Davies. All competitive gymnasts will need one for the Southern TeamGym Tournament which is being held in February. We have had problems with these recently and we do apologise for any problems caused.

Extra training

As you aware, we are exlcuded from Bracknell Leisure Centre the entire week before the Crawley competition. It is not ideal to go into a competition after a week off training so there will be training sessions held at Pinewood Gym Club during this week. Some days and times are different to normal but this is the best we can offer. The schedule can be seen here.

As the last sessions before a competition, it is vital everybody attends all these sessions. If you cannot attend you must let your coach know ASAP as this could jeopardise your place in trampette or tumble runs.

We do ask for a small donation of £5 per gymnast. This payment will go towards the hiring of the facility and will cover both sessions.

Need a physio?

Injury? Old aches and pains flaring up? Contact our club physio Charlotte Brady Bsc. Please see here for more information and contact details.

Christmas Disco!

From Monday 16th November, tickets will be on sale for the Club Christmas Disco. The party will be held at Edgbarrow Sports Centre on Sunday 20th December from 7-9pm. As last year, tickets are £5 to include a drink and snack. All children in development, mini mixed, cheerleading, and competitive squads are invited, along with their parents and siblings. Adult tickets are free. There will be a professional disco DJ, as well as disco lights and a bar open in the hall for adults.

If you wish to purchase tickets, please fill in this form and return directly to Jenny Thompson, along with a cheque payable to Bracknell Gymnastics Club. Tickets are sold first come first served so please do not delay! (I am in the gym everyday except Tuesdays!).

November Newsletter

Junior European Cup

CONGRATULATIONS!

Well done to the International Team who beat the current British Champions Crewe and Nantwich achieving a well deserved high score in the 4nd leg of the Junior European Cup. Well done to Bracknell again who also gained the highest trampette score of the competition beating all female teams including Denmark. Bracknell are now in medal position in this competition with only one more event left - fingers crossed for the team.

In the International Micro Team Competition on the Sunday, Bracknell once again dominated the competition gaining a medal place in every section they entered. Well done to The Bracknell Beasts and Bracknell Gymfinity who took Gold medals in their section. The Bracknell Chewitts took Silver with The Bracknell Menaces and Bracknell Robins gaining a bronze medal.

Well done to all Gymnasts!

South East TeamGym Open

Our next TeamGym Competition is the South East TeamGym Open at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley. Bracknell Gymnastics Club is entering 5 teams into this competition with high hopes of gaining medals. If you would you to come and support the club the competition is on Saturday 28th November. Tickets are available on the door with the Primary competition starting at 9.30am and the Juniors starting at 1.30pm.

Good luck to the Shooting Stars, Robins, Eagles, Hawks and Falcons!

Training
Please can all competitive squad members attend all training in the build up to competitions. If you cannot attend training please can you inform your coach. Team Gym is a team sport and when members of the team don't attend it does have an effect on streaming and floor routines.

Leotard Sale
Mo is running a leotard sale this week (9th-13th Nov) so if you want to purchase any gym gear she will be down in the 3M hall by the recreational spectator area.

October Newsletter

Junior European Cup

The next stage of the Junior European Cup as well as the International Team Gym Micro Competition are being held at Bracknell next weekend. I would like to say good luck to all our teams and wish them all the best for this competition. Good luck!

Due to this event there has been some cancellation of sessions and rescheduling of others. Emails were sent out 2 weeks ago regarding this. If you are still unsure if your session is running over this weekend (16/17/18 October) please do not hesitate to contact me or your child's coach.

If you would like to purchase tickets for this event please pre order them at a cheaper rate of £7.50. You can purchase tickets from your coach or myself. Tickets are valid for both days of competition so you don't miss out on any exciting action. Tickets may be available on the day, but will be at a higher price and availability is not guarenteed.

Diving

On Sunday 25th October, a diving session is being run for the Club by Central Diving in Reading. This event is a fund raising event open to all adults, children and gymnasts. Click here for more information.

Training

If you cannot attend training please inform your coach asap. Team Gym is a team sport and when members of the team do not attend it does have an effect on streaming and the learning of floor routines. Recently we have found ourselves having to go through routines over and over again due to performers missing which results in lack of progress for everyone. May Ialso remind Squad parents that there is no spectator area for you to watch your child. I do apologise for this but I feel that the space and environment for your child's learning is more important. If you wish to remain in the centre, please use the space in the cafe to wait.

Forms and Fees

May I remind you that the club needs in all Memberships forms and squad contracts ASAP. We need to start entering teams into competitions and re affiliating your membership and insurance to British Gymnastics. Some of these have still not be returned!

Jongleurs Comedy Evening Friday 30th October 7:00 pm

Fancy a night out? There are 50 tickets available for Jongleurs Comedy Club at £14 each. The sale of the tickets will raise money for the club, and it should be a fantastic evening. Bring along your friends and family - everyone is invited! To purchase tickets, please give a cheque payable to Bracknell Gymnastics Club to either Mo or your child's coach. For more information please see the letter.

September Newsletter

Welcome back to everyone after a long summer break!

Firstly I would like to thank all the commitee and coaches for their hard work over the summer with the new layout of the 3M hall. I think you will agree that the gym looks fantastic and offers the club a lot more space to work in - well done to all!

Congratulations

I would like to congratulate Chris, Annie, Stuart, Leigh and Liz who passed their Level 2 UKCA Cheerleading Coaching award which they took over the summer. Cheerleading is a new discipline that is now ran by British Gymnastics and a new discipline that will now run at Bracknell Gymnastics Club. I would like to welcome the new Cheerleading squad to the club and wish you all the best for future events and competitions.

Training

All ll competitive squads will be working towards competitons that are coming up in the near future (Falcons, Eagles, Hawks, Robins and Shooting Stars). I ask that gymnasts bring with them a pair of socks to training so we can use the trampoline to pit and for pirouette training on floor. I also ask that a pair of trainers is bought to each session so we can use the running track outside for conditioning and sprint start exercises.

T he club needs in all Memberships forms and squad contracts ASAP. We need to start entering teams into competitions and re-affiliating your membership and insurance to British Gymnastics. The membership form and more information can be found here. You should have received your squad contract via email. Please contact Stuart if you have not..

10/9/09 Details of the Bracknell Recreational Competition are now available in the competitions section of the website. This will be held at Edgbarrow Sports Centre, Crowthorne, on Sunday 13th December. The competition is open to all recreational level children aged up to 16years, who train less than 1.5hours a week. For more information, please contact jenny@bracknellgymnasticsclub.co.uk

10/9/9 Welcome back after the Summer break. All our teams have now experienced the new set-up and are working hard and enjoying being back after the holidays. Many of the teams are now learning routines and practising streaming for their next competition: the South East Championships in Crawley. This will be held on Saturday 28th November and details can be found on the competitions section of the website.

5/9/09 We have a new gym set-up!This term bring exciting changes to our gym! We are now able to use the entire hall and have a semi-permenant set-up. This means we can have two floor areas and much more space. There will also be new recreational classes starting. Photos of the new gym can be seen in the Gallery.