Items posted in this section are generally held for one or two weeks and then taken off.

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'YOUR SPORT - YOUR SAY'.... What do you want to see in the future in your sport?   If you would like the 

opportunity to see or make a change please send any comments or ideas to the SW Development team ready for 

the meeting in November, via e-mail or take a look at the facebook pages for the County Officers Jemma or Katie

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Shepton Mallett Tumlbing success at Nationals 2010 - click here

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SOUTH WEST CLUB AND COACH WORKSOPS - MILLFIELD SCHOOL - 17TH / 18TH JULY 2010

A unique opportunity to meet other like minded people, make new friends, networking.  Gain qualifications

needed for GymMark and much more.

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Alpha Factor entries 2010 - click here

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SW Inter-Counties 2010 results- click here

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WILTSHIRE OPEN Results - click here

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2010 SW SPRINGBOARD Results - click here

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2010 DEVON NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP - RESULTS - Click Here

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LEVEL 3 WOMENS ARTISTIC MODULES NEW click here to read more

ATTENTION ALL COACHES

The new level 3 Technical Modules programme will begin from the start of April 2010. These modules will run as one day courses, and available in all disciplines for Level 2 and above coaches in their discipline. The modules are purely practical based and will take the form of a coaching clinic.

Level 2 UKCC coaches need to attend all modules in their discipline if they wish to progress to the UKCC level 3 Generic Coaching course, which will be available from April 2011. Non UKCC trained coaches and coaches with higher qualifications can attend modules as refresher courses or for Continued Professional Development.

Tumbling is the first discipline to announce the dates and venues for their Technical Modules. Please see attached for details. Further discipline schedules will follow shortly once the resources and timetables are confirmed.

LEVEL 3 MODULES AVAILABLE FOR TUMBLING
MODULE 1 : UNDERSTANDING PHYSICAL PREPARATION
: MULTI TWISTING SINGLE SALTO (FORWARDS AND
BACKWARDS)
MODULE 2 : PLANNING THE TRAINING
: DOUBLE SOMERSAULTS AS ENDING SKILLS
MODULE 3 : SINGLE TWISTING DOUBLE SALTO AND DOUBLE SALTO
TRANSITIONS
MODULE 4 : JUDGING MODULE
COURSE SCHEDULE:

MODULE 1 10th APRIL WAKEFIELD
MODULE 1 1st MAY BASINGSTOKE
MODULE 2 26th JUNE BASINGSTOKE
MODULE 2 10th JULY WAKEFIELD
MODULE 3 11th SEPTEMBER BASINGSTOKE
MODULE 3 18th SEPTEMBER WAKEFIELD
MODULE 4
MODULE 4

VENUE ADDRESSES :
THORNES PARK ATHLETICS CLUB, HORBURY ROAD, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8TY
BASINGSTOKE GYMNASTICS CLUB, STEPHENSON ROAD, HOUNDSMILLS,
BASINGSTOKE, HANTS. RG21 6XR
APPLICATION CRITERIA :
MODULES ARE OPEN TO COACHES WITH A LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION IN
TUMBLING, OR ANY COACH WITH A HIGHER LEVEL AWARD IN THE
DISCIPLINE WHO WANTS TO REFRESH THEIR KNOWLEDGE.
IT IS ALSO OPEN TO ACROBATIC COACHES WHO ALSO COVERED THE
TUMBLING MODULE AS PART OF THE AWARD.
TUMBLING LEVEL 3 MODULES MUST BE COMPLETED SEQUENTIALLY.
THE UKCC GENERIC COACHING COURSE CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED ONCE
ALL MODULES ARE COMPLETED IN THE DISCIPLINE AND THE GENERIC
COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER APRIL 2011.
APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE BRITISH GYMNASTICS WEBSITE

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LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL MODULES AVAILABLE FOR AEROBICS

MODULE 1: JUDGING MODULE

MODULE 2 : ROUTINE COMPOSITION PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

MODULE 3 : PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL PREPARATION FOR STATIC AND DYNAMIC STRENGTH

MODULE 4 :  PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL PREPARATION FOR JUMPS AND LEAPS; BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY

THESE MODULES DO NOT NEED TO BE ATTENDED IN SEQUENCE. FURTHER DATES FOR MODULES WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN FINALISED.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

VENUE ADDRESSES :

  WESTON AEROBICS GC, THE POTTERIES, BRIDGE ROAD, WESTON SUPER MARE. BS23 3PQ

CARDIFF CENTRAL YOUTH CLUB, OCEAN PARK, CARDIFF. CF24 5HF

APPLICATION CRITERIA :

MODULES ARE OPEN TO COACHES WITH A LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION IN AEROBICS OR ANY COACH WITH A HIGHER LEVEL AWARD IN THE DISCIPLINE WHO WANTS TO REFRESH THEIR KNOWLEDGE.

THE UKCC GENERIC COACHING COURSE CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED ONCE ALL MODULES ARE COMPLETED IN THE DISCIPLINE AND THE GENERIC COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER APRIL 2011.

PLEASE READ THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IN THE COACHING SECTION OF THE WEBSITE (CLICK ONTO DOWNLOADS SECTION) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW THE MODULES WILL RUN.

APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE BRITISH GYMNASTICS WEBSITE, UNDER THE COACHING SECTION.

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GYMASTICS ENGLAND CLUB CONFERENCE 2010

What's your future?
Gymnastics England Club Conference 2010

Gymnastics England are set to host their inaugural Club Development Conference and Awards Evening this June. The conference will offer inspirational and educational workshops with keynote speakers and examples of practical and workable case studies to help you build a sustainable legacy for your club. The awards will celebrate our passionate and dedicated workforce, who are giving their time and efforts to drive our sport at grass roots.

Gymnastics England Club Conference & Awards Evening will be on 12th and 13th June 2010 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough. This exciting new conference has been developed to up skill the gymnastics workforce. Speakers will include Mark Gannon - UK Development Director, Paul Hall - Performance Coach, Sheffield Sharks and  many other inspirational and educational people to help you build a sustainable legacy for your club.

The 2010 Gymnastics England Club Conference theme is "What's your future?" and will focus on perhaps the most exciting few years'gymnastics in England has ever
had. It will celebrate the workforce that's supporting all of our gymnasts in the community and those who are winning medals and aiming for Olympic success. The next few years will have an even bigger impact on clubs and it's important that Gymnastics England are ready for the increase in demand on our beautiful sport.

Gymnastics England has pulled together an array of inspirational speakers and workshops to inspire, inform you and support your clubs development. It will provide both ideas and inspiration to maximise your club's capacity and possible future opportunities, against the backdrop of the new Gymnastics England structure and sporting landscape.

Workshops Include:
Mark Gannon, UK Development Director - What's Your Future?
Developing the Club as a Sports Enterprise
Building an Effective Club Workforce
Marketing Your Club
Continuing Professional Development
The Key to Writing Successful Funding Applications
Engaging the Aspirations of 2012
Embedding Satellite Clubs Into The Community
Facilitated Discussions
What Is Talent? Talent ID Explained
Embracing Disabilities within your Club
Developing the Gymnast's Motivation and Mental Toughness
Creating Opportunities Through the Running of Festivals
Independent Safeguarding Authority Vetting & Barring Scheme‐Am I ready?
Coach Protection - How to Protect Yourself and Your Club
Gym for Over 50's
Diversifying Delivery
Developing Elite Performers
Prevention of injuries
Young Leaders and Your Community
Street Cheer
Pre-School
Adult Classes
Freestyle
TeamGym

What the Conference offers
Invaluable lessons from successful funding bids applied for by clubs
An insight into Gymnastics England structure, plans and priorities over the next few years and how these will impact on the sporting landscape for clubs and their members
Advice on how to maximise the potential of your club using effective initiatives
Case studies from leading pioneers within the gymnastics community
How to use local media to promote your club: Inspirational accounts from successful club businesses that utilise media to attract members and promote their club
Experience fantastic networking and development opportunities
A varied programme will assist individual delegates to tailor each day of the conference to their needs and interests.
The programme offers something for everyone...

Cost
Early Bird Cost - Limited Time Only - 5th March - 19th March
£50.00 for GymMark Clubs (per person)
£60.00 For Non GymMark Clubs (per person)

Delegate Price After March 19th 2010
£75.00 for GymMark Clubs (per person)
£90.00 for Non GymMark Clubs (per person)

Special Offer from 19th March 2010 ‐ Pay for 1 delegate; get a 2nd from your club at ½ price!
£112.50 for GymMark Clubs (2nd delegate for £37.50)
£135.00 for Non GymMark Clubs (2nd delegate for £45.00)

For more Information about the Conference workshops please visit the Gymnastics England website (www.gymnasticsengland.org). All booking forms will be available to download from this site.

Celebrating Gymnastics In England...
Do you know someone who symbolises the very best in Gymnastics?

Gymnastics England is pleased to announce the staging of its first ever Annual Awards on the 12th June at Burleigh Court, Loughborough. They are now looking for nominees who you think deserve recognition for either their achievement or dedication to gymnastics over the past 12 months.
Is there someone who you think deserves an award for his or her hard work and commitment to the region or club? The workforce are an essential component in the gymnastics delivery system within England and the Gymnastics England Awards provide a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the  members from the Regions and the priceless contribution they make to the gymnastics landscape.
The purpose of the Awards is to thank and reward English clubs and their workforce for their dedication and hard work in the development of gymnasts and club networks. It will celebrate the hard work and commitment of the workforce including Coaches, Volunteers, Welfare Officers, Event Organisers, Tutors, Judges and those in the education sector giving children their first taste of our exciting sport. Winners will be awarded at the Gymnastics England Awards Celebration Evening, at Burleigh Count, Loughborough.

Mark Gannon, UK Development Director said, "In order for gymnastics to happen many selfless, dedicated and passionate individuals give their time, energy and vision to an activity that is both exciting and rewarding for all involved. I am delighted to introduce the inaugural Gymnastics England Awards 2010, which aim to recognise individuals from the gymnastics community who go the extra mile and make a difference."

Award Categories

• Service to Gymnastics Award
• Special Recognition Award
• Most Improved Gymnast Award
• Development Coach of the Year
• Club of the Year Award
• Gymnastics Volunteer of the Year Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year Award
• Education Award - Individual
• Education Award - Organisation

• Recognition Of The Coaching Chain

Nomination Forms can be found on the Gymnastics England website www.gymnasticsengland.org. You can fill in details about the number of years the nominee
has been involved in gymnastics and how they have improved peoples enjoyment of gymnastics. Deadline for the nominations is the 2nd April 2010.

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2010 ROADSHOW / WORKSHOPS IN THE SOUTHERN REGION AVAILABLE

Disability Roadshow

We would like to invite you to attend the first Hampshire Gymnastics and Trampoline disability roadshow on Sunday 9th May at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, Southampton. This is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to come and have a go at gymnastics and trampolining sessions. It is also suitable for coaches and teachers who want to learn and gain experience.

Application forms and further information can be found at
Regional Festival
We are running our first Regional Festival of Gymnastics at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth, on Sunday, 18th July 2010. This event is open to Gymnastics Clubs as well as schools to enter a team to perform a routine to music. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate gymnastics within the region. Teams may include Cheerleading, Trampolining, Floor, Tumbling (air track), Vaulting etc.
Application forms and further information can be found at
Spectator tickets are available from Helen Young on 07739512182 or directly from the Mountbatten Centre 02392 626500 (option 1)
Tumbling Camp
We would like to invite you to attend the first Hampshire Tumbling Camp, which will be held at Basingstoke Gymnastics Club 2nd - 6th August 2010.

The event will give both gymnasts and coaches the opportunity to receive advice and coaching from International coaches and competitors.   The camp will be open to all, as it will cover skills throughout the National Development Plan into FIG level work.

Please note that places are limited and will be filled on a first-come first served basis, so please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.southgymnastics.org.uk/page.asp?node=178&sec=Tumbling_Camp