TERM 4 - 2017

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. 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 2018. 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.

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

GALA DAY – 25th November

Maroochy Carnival – 19th November

Under 5’s Program News

Competition Results

The 2017 Club

Handbook is

available from the

Club website now:

Parent Information

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Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club extend a warm welcome to all new gymnasts enrolling for Term

4-2017 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 19th 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 19th 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 emailed to families with

registration and entry fee payment due by Saturday 28th October. We look forward to your child’s

participation in the Maroochy Carnival.

SATURDAY 25th 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 25th

November. Gymnasts will showcase skills learnt throughout the year and presented with an award

for their participation in 2017. 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 emailed 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 27th NOVEMBER – FRIDAY 1st 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 27th – 1st 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 2nd 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 2nd 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 email and our Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Facebook regularly.

Saturday 28th October Registrations close for Maroochy Carnival

Monday 6th November Term 1-2018 enrolments open to current members

Sunday 19th November Maroochy Carnival – Stages and Development

Saturday 25th November Gala Day – Prep, Stages and Open gymnasts

Saturday 25th November Final day for current members to enrol for Term 1

27th November – 1st December Explorer, Adventurer and Astronauts Xmas classes

Saturday 2nd December Annual Awards – Development & competitive

Saturday 9th December Final day of classes for Term 4

Monday 22nd January Term 1-2018 classes commence

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The 2017 Annual General Meeting of Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Association Inc

was held at the Kunda Park venue on Friday 6th 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 $700.00 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.

Registration for Term 1-2018 classes will open from Monday 6th to Saturday 25th 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 1-2018.

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.

2017 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 1-2018 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 1-2018 - pending no torrential weather over the upcoming three months.

Do you have a sibling or friend who is wanting to commence gymnastics?

New enrolments are encouraged to wait list for Term 1-2018 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

CLICK HERE for the

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Children enrolled in Girls’ and Boys’ Stages and Open classes are

invited to nominate for the Maroochy Carnival to be held on

Sunday 19th 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 28th 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

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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 2017.

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: Wednesday 3:30pm; Friday 3:30pm and Saturday 9:30am

OPEN GIRLS: 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: Tuesday 4:30pm; Thursday 4:30pm; Saturday 10:00am

OPEN BOYS: Tuesday 6:00pm and Thursday 6:00pm

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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Maroochy Beach Gymnastics are extremely proud of

WAG Level 10 athlete – Karleigh Fraser (pictured 2nd

from left) - who was selected to represent Australia at

the New Zealand Open Tour. Karleigh’s selection was

based on her 3rd 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 1st 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 20th 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: 1st; Matteus Madsen: 2nd & Jonty Harington: 3rd; Level 3 U/8: Fraser Palmer: 1st;

Xavier Powell: 2nd & Lewis Dibb: 3rd; Level 4: Joshua-Tracy Killorancole: 1st & Frankie Colley: 2nd;

Level 5: Louis Cooper: 1st and Level 6: Jacob Straughan: 3rd.

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.

Girls achieving podium success for individual All Around were:

Level 3 Under: Indianna Winter: 2nd; Sailor Bowker: 3rd; & Laila Nield: 5th ;

Level 3 Open: Mercedes Court : 3rd ; Level 4 Under: Alyssa Sarkissian: 1st; Jade Schriever: 2nd;

Tahlia Shields: 3rd; & Ella Barrie – 6th ; Level 4 Open: Paradise Browne: 1st;

Level 5 Under: Charlee Mills: 1st; Isla Waddy: 2nd and Holly Thurgood: 3rd;

Level 5 Open: Bridget Harvey: 1st; Cate Russell: 2nd; and Molly Goulding: 6th;

Level 6 Under: Mia Vines: 1st; Level 6 Open: Madison Horton: 1st; Freya Lord: 2nd;

Gabrielle Lichtwark:4th and Layna Daly – 5th

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

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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.

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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

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

99-101 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

1st Aid certification

was held during the

school holiday

period. Thank you to

Judy Bartlett of Rapid

Response First Aid for

your professionalism

and expertise.