Term 3 Newsletter
Congratulations on another successful term at Southport Gymnastics Club. We’ve had much to celebrate this term and many exciting events and initiatives coming up for Term 4. The biggest and most exciting news however, we have to share first…
New equipment
We are so excited to announce that we have placed an order for approximately $200,000 worth of new equipment, which if all goes to plan with shipping we hope to have installed over the Christmas shutdown period. The equipment we have coming is:
Spieth FIG-certified Elastic Swing Floor (Moscow)
Spieth FIG-certified Vaulting Table (Ergojet Rio)
Spieth Safety Padding for base of Vaulting Table
Spieth Vault Run Up and Jumping Device
Spieth Landing Mat
Spieth Club High Bar
Spieth Club Beam
Spieth Tumbling Track 6m
Spieth Multi-Mats
New matting around the bar area
We are also very close to ordering a set of FIG Uneven bars as per our ongoing fundraising efforts and will continue to raise money for this during Term 4.
We are so excited to be able to provide this much needed equipment upgrade for the Club as we work together in building Southport Gymnastics Club to be a leading club on the Gold Coast for Competitive and Recreational Gymnasts.
New classes and initiatives
We are excited to announce we’re adding new classes to our recreational schedule. These include:
New Saturday recreational classes for 4-7 year old’s from 7.30am to 8.30am. We will open more classes as demand grows.
New former gymnast class on a Tuesday from 6.30pm – 8pm, aimed at 16+ gymnasts who may have retired over the last few years but would still like to keep up their fitness and conditioning in a gymnastics environment.
New adult classes on a Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8pm – no previous experience necessary. Parents this one is for you!
Recreational Open Day – Saturday 8 October 1pm to 2.30pm
Competitive Open Day – Saturday 22 October 1pm – 2.30pm
If you know any friends or family interested in any of the above, please refer them to our website or directly to Sharon. We would appreciate you sharing any social media posts over the coming weeks as we try to market our new Term 4 classes and open days.
Mental Health Workshop
Thank you to everyone who attended our Healthy Mindset Workshop on the weekend. This workshop highlighted some great techniques our girls can implement themselves to help better balance their academic and co-curricular demands as aspiring athletes.
We are now also one of the only Club’s on the Gold Coast to have a full qualified Mental Health First Aid staff member. Our Club Manager has recently completed her Mental Health First Aid accreditation and this will be a great asset for our Club and members going forward.
Good luck – upcoming competition
As we head into the holidays we have a number of final competitions for the year taking place. Please wish the following athletes well:
2022 WAG Junior State Championship
Level 4: Melodey & Havarna
Level 5: Lyla, Sophia N and Elise
Level 6: Sophia K, Anika, Heidi, Zoe, Chelsea & Rose
Level 6 Regional Challenge: Anika
2022 National Clubs Championships
Level 5 Team 1: Elise, Zahli, Lyla, Sophia N & Payton
Level 5 Team 2: Charli M, Charli C & Kylah
Level 6 Team 1: Heidi, Rio, Zoe, Sophia & Anika
Level 6 Team 2: Anna, Elodie, Zara, Chelsea & Rose
Level 7 Team 1: Diana, Indiana, Chloe & Isabella
Level 7 Team 2: Amber, Milla, Alyssa, Miley & Paris
Key dates to note:
Tuesday 27 September: Recreational Open Day
Saturday 8 October: Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday 22 October: Competitive Open Day
Saturday 29 October: Halloween Night - all gymnasts invited, including siblings and you’re welcome to bring a friend.
Saturday 3 December: Gala Day and End of Year Celebrations - all gymnasts invited
Saturday 17 December: Last day of training Christmas Fun Day - All Competitive Gymnasts