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GOSHAWKS GYM SECTIONS
GOSHAWKS GYMNASTICS CLUB is divided into the following sections:- (Each section has a suitably qualified coach.)
Gym Chicks
General Gym
Under 8. (Fledglings)
Development Squad
Womens' Artistic
Mens' Artistic
Sports Acrobatics
Sports Aerobics
Trampolining
This is a session for the Pre-School, (3 - 5) year old.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH
Brockhurst Junior School Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30 Kate Bradford / Wendy Robinson.
> Preparation Class.
This group is for all new members, and for those gymnasts working on badges 7 - 4 (new,) or 6-3,(old.), (age 5 years and above), under supervision of coaches trained in this aspect of gymnastics. Classes, or assessment run for six weeks, (normally half term to half term).
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH
Brockhurst Junior School Wednesday 17.30 - 19.30 Kate Bradford / Kate Shepherd / Wendy Robinson
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 14:45 All.
> Intermediate Class.
This is for gymnasts over the age of 6, working on awards 4 - 1 (new), or 3 - 1, (old), and other related awards.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH
Bridgemary Community Friday; 17:30 - 19:30 Kate Bradford / Kate Shepherd
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 14:45 All
Fledgling Squad is for gymnasts under the age of 8 who are being considered for entry in the Hampshire Under 8 Conditioning League.
This is a team competition held annually over 5 rounds, for girls, 6 rounds, for boys, over the Summer months.
The actual Girls’ competition consists of seven "exercises" which are either judged or scored either by time, and/or a scale.
The exercises are:-
1. Leg lifts No. performed in 15 secs. 1 pt. per leg lift.
2. Rebound jumps " " Points as per scale
3. Reverse Leg lifts " " " " "
4. 20m. sprint " " "
5. Standing high jump (Sergeant Jump.) " " "
6. Range and Conditioning Judged As per N.D.P Grade 6.
7. Bar exercise Judged As per marking schedule.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH PRICE
Brune Park School Tuesday 17.30 - :::::::::::: Alex Farrell / M. Fox / Kate Bradford. On application.
Bridgemary Community Friday; 17:30 - 19:30 As Above.
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 16:15 As above.
This squad is the assessment unit for all gymnasts who have been selected for further training in one of the specialist squads. Each gymnast is continually assessed, and at half term intervals given the chance to train solely in one of the disciplines, until a the gymnast meets the criteria for the speciality chosen. It is also the squad where gymnast who do not meet the stringent standard of their preferred discipline remain until they either achieve it, or return to the main club.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH PRICE.
Brune Park Tuesday 17.30 - 20.00 All coaches On application.
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 16:15 As above.
Third venue depending on speciality.
This is the sport which involves 4 pieces of equipment:- vault, bar, beam, and floor. It also requires considerable body preparation and commitment.
We have entered competitions at County level, and had limited success at the compulsory grades. As the requirement for this discipline has been increased, and judging tightened, it has been decided not to enter the artistic grades this year and concentrate on preparation. We will keep our options open over other competitions.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH PRICE
Brune Park Tuesday 17.30 - 20.00 Kate Bradford, Rosemary Bradford On application
Henry Cort Community Thursday; 17:30 - 19:30 Kate Shepherd, Wendy Robinson
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 16:15 Alex Farrell
At this stage there are no plans to train boys on all 6 piece apparatus. Any boys showing artistic potential are passed on to Pitt Street for further training. We welcome boys who wish to train in the other disciplines, however.
We have sent three boys for further training, in men’s artistic, one is now a policeman!, another is in the National Junior Squad, and one is in the Regional Squad.
This sport involves 2 disciplines:- Pairs, trios, men’s’fours, and Tumbling. We have had considerable success in this sport, and this year a 100% pass rate in the grades. In February all participating gymnasts passed their grades, and this was followed up by our biggest ever entry (13 Gymnasts- 16 entries), at the Regional Championships at Redbridge on Saturday. (8th. December). Again all passed. Level 1:- Matthew Dowell gained a distinction, (average of over 90% on 3 tumble runs), and a gold medal, A.Falcon, 1st., merit, (gold); S.Merlin, 3rd., merit, (bronze); Elizabeth Kempton, merit, 5th.;
Leah Stares, merit, 9th.; L.Harrier, merit, 12th. Level 2:- Rachel Shepherd, merit, 5th., R.Harrier, merit pass, 9th.
Level 3:- Natalie Porter, 1st., merit, (gold), and Jessica Robinson, 3rd., merit, (bronze), all in the tumbling.
In the Novice Women’s Pairs, Rachael Pearce, and S.Merlin; Rachel Shepherd, and A.Falcon; and Kirsty Farrell and Rosie Chilvers all attained a proficiency pass.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH PRICE
Brune Park Tuesday 17.39 - 20.00 Kate Bradford, Rosemary Bradford On application
Henry Cort Community Thursday; 17:30 - 19:30 Kate Shepherd,
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 16:15 Sue Killeen
Last year was an excellent year for Sports Aerobics. Natalie Porter, and Ellie
Sinclair, won gold and bronze, respectively, in the Strachan Cup, in July, and
together with Rachel Shepherd, they were top in their age group at the Regional
Championships in September. Natalie went to Birmingham in October, where she
won a silver medal in her age group at the British Open. This year we have continued
to improve with a Gold for Natalie Porter at the Pinewood Open and Alex Strachen
in her catergory. New competitors this year for individual routines were Rachael
Pearce and Leah Stares, both did themselves and the club proud. Rachel Shepherd
showed a massive improvement on last years routine and we all wish her the best
with future competitions. Watch this space for further developing gymnasts....There's
some really exciting and good work in this section.
This September was our first ever entry into the Welsh Championships. We took
four gymnasts competing in 5 routines and we all enjoyed the experience. Our
continued thanks must go to the support and encouragement we get from other
clubs and in particular within the Southern Region. The results from this competition
were encouraging and we certainly hope to continue to compete at this level.
Leah stares came a creditable 5th place in under 12 NAC. Natalie Porter gained
a gold in under 14 NAC. Rachel Shepherd and Rachael Pearce achieved a bronze
medal in under 14 NAC pairs with a well performed routine. Well done girls.
We also have an adult class.
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH COMMENT.
Brune Park Monday, 18:00 - 20:00 Sue Killeen, Kate Shepherd Competition squad
Brune Park Tuesday 17.30 - 20.00. Wendy Robinson.
Bridgemary Community Friday, 18:00 - 19:30 As above. Preparation class.
Bridgemary Community Saturday, 11:30 - 12:30 Adult class.
This section started in April 2002. We have 2 coaches, and 1 judge qualified. There will be half term courses 1 hour long, and provisionally priority will be given to those who indicated their interest on the membership renewal form. Further information will be given later.
(N.B. The information below is a draft, and for guidance only)
VENUE:- DAY/TIME COACH PRICE.
Henry Cort Thursday; 17:30 - 19:30 Wendy Robinson. On application.
Bridgemary Community Saturday; 12:45 - 14:45 Kate Shepherd.