Alice has once again wowed us with not only her selection to the World Championships in Doha later this year but has also been named Amateur Sportswomen of the Year at the 2018 Birmingham Sports Awards. Now, we could be cool and modest (just like Alice!), but we figured what is the point in that!! So here is a MASSIVE SHOUT OUT to Alice and to Brett, Chris and Jemma, who have all worked so hard to get to this point. Alice’s parents may have helped a little bit too!
There is another side to our ambition, because not only do we want the best gymnasts, we want the best coaches. We are privileged to have such a respected leadership team lead by Chris Still and Chris has recently appointed Ellie Fletcher to the role of Head of Junior Elite.
Ellie like most began as a gymnast but starting her coaching journey aged 12. She is now a graduate and level 3 coach and has joined us full time. Ellie has taken on the added responsibility of the Park Wrekin Leadership Academy which aims to recruit future coaches and officers for the club. There are lots of opportunities to get involved – courses and training are available and anyone over 14 who would like to get involved should speak to Ellie for more information.
GYM NEWS
COMPETITIONS AND TRIALS – Many congratulations to:
- Ava Dealtry & Alesha Williams who have passed their Compulsory 3
- Leticia Mcreedy and Harriet Price who have qualified for theChallenge Cup
- At the 2018 Regional Level ChampionshipsKeara Massengo-Fouani become the out of age Level 2 12/13 Champion and Megan Nicklin who came AA second in the out of age level 3 13 + category!
- Martha Sidaway and Lara Tilyard have also qualified to represent the West Midlands in the Level 4 National Finals, and Abbie Ogram representing the West Midlands In the Level 3 National Finals.
- We also had a FABULOUS DAY at the 2018 British Team Championships with BRONZE for both our Junior and Senior Squad Teams Alice Kinsella, was the highest scoring senior gymnast, winning GOLD All Around
Mia Evans won the SILVER medal in the Espoir and she also helped the Senior Team win BRONZE! Mia came 6th overall in the Squad Senior division
Espoirs, Anni Shaw and Gabby Williams came 4th and 9th in the All Around Non Squad Junior section… Annie taking the top spot on beam and Gabs taking the top spot on bars
- Nicole Conan and Isabella Wheeldon were busy training with the England squad at the end of September and both had a great time, with Isabella winning the best vault for the weekend and has now been selected to represent England at the Sandra Clarke cup in November. A massive well done to all, so many great results!
- The boys did a wonderful job at the 2018 London Open at the beginning of the month with Ben McBain receiving his first medals at the competition. Ben, Hamish and Arryon have all been selected to represent the West Midlands at the National Finals in November. Well done to all the boys!
Special thanks must also go to Larissa, Sam and Chris Paddock who regularly judge for us at these events.
BOYS DEVELOPMENT
The boys trials were held on 23rd September were very popular with over 60 boys attending. We are thrilled to be moving forward with the boys section and wish to thank everyone who came. It was a very busy afternoon so thank you for your patience. By now the boys have been notified of the class changes which start week commencing 8th October.
It is a very exciting time for our boys with new elite, junior elite, development, advanced F&V and boys only groups and we are looking forward to seeing this section of the club expand. If you have any queries please contact Alessandro via [email protected]
STAFF CHANGES
Welcome to our new receptionists – Josie and Rachel who joined us last month and are settling in well. With over 750 members please bear with them at registration time, that’s a lot of names to remember !!!! It would also help greatly if, when you have any general query that you arrive a little earlier for your child’s class or enquire after the register rush is over. A lot of information is on our website and you can always email us at [email protected]
PRE-SCHOOL
This weeks theme has been ‘travel’ and the boys and girls have had so much fun with Lexie and Claudia. We have seen a surge of new members join this year and classes are getting very busy. New members are still welcome but class spaces are becoming limited.
Drop in sessions are also available and are just £2 – Mondays 12-1pm, Wednesday 11.30-12.30 and Friday 12.30-1.30pm
To book please email: [email protected] & to request your session.
BRITISH GYMNASTICS
We have been advised by BG that all current members should now have received their renewal information via email. If you have not done so already – you must do it! Please visit the BG website and you will see a renewal link alongside a link for those looking to join for the first time. Members have until 31st of October to renew after that date you will not be allowed to train. https://www.british-gymnastics.org
INVOICES
October to December fees should now have been paid. Please note, all missed sessions due to holiday, sickness or minor injury are none transferable or refundable. For all serious injuries (over 4 weeks) and those serious injuries sustained in the gym please contact [email protected] for the full payment policy.
Should the club cancel a session due to unforeseen circumstances, a makeup session will be offered – refunds will not be offered. If you have any queries regarding fees/invoicing please contact [email protected].
GYMFUSION
Lexie and Claudia will talk to you about details for the day a little closer to the time but in the meantime, you may wish to order your tickets – they are limited – first come first served!
We have been entered in to Show 2 and spectator tickets are now available from The Hippodrome directly
CLUB SHOP
With Christmas looming we are putting together some special kit offers and small Christmas gift packs.
Order forms are available from reception should the shop not be open on your visit or go to our websi
te to download a form and then place your order and payment in the letter box at the shop and we will let you know when it’s ready.
We are also looking to increase our second hand kit selection so if you have any items you would like to donate please drop them in.
For Lilleshall only gymnasts, don’t forget we are happy to bring over to Lilleshall any items you would like and there are plans for a monthly ‘mobile shop’ – watch this space!!
FUNDRAISING
COMMUNITY LOTTERY ‘……in it to win it!’
A HUGE thank you to those of you that have already purchased your lottery tickets. Tickets cost £1 per week and for each £1 spent 50% goes back to the Club.. By joining you are not only are you generating funds for the Club, you are also in with a chance of winning £25,000!!!
Visit: https://www.twincl.co.uk/support/park-wrekin-gymnastics-club
LADIES INDULGENCE EVENING – Thursday 15th November at 7pm
This promises to be a fun evening raising funds for the club whilst hopefully getting into the festive spirit. If you would like to have a stall to sell/promote your products or local business please contact [email protected] for details.
HEADOVERHEELS GYMNASTICS.CO.UK – Resource material for the budding gymnast. Look out for Christmas special offers for your gymnast? Why not have a look at www.headoverheelsgymnastics.co.uk/shop. For each purchase 20% of every sale comes back to Park Wrekin when you quote Club Code: GYM027
EASYFUNDRAISING.ORG.UK
One simple way to help with no extra time or commitment involved is by doing your shopping online. Follow the link to register and then each time you shop with any participating stores the club receives a donation.
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/parkwrekingymdance
If you are interested in joining the fundraising team please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
New changing room – in the coming weeks we will be opening a new changing room downstairs (adjacent to the ladies) for the gymnasts to change outside of the gym area. This is to help the after school rush and for the younger members who need a little parental assistance.
HOUSE KEEPING & SAFETY
With winter dark nights just around the corner, please be careful outside and always accompany your child in and out of the gym and now its getting colder, please make sure they don’t leave the gym just in their leotards!! Nick has suggested that you might like to bring a torch with you to navigate the car park!
Please DO NOT prop open the door to the gym. Not only is this a security issue we also appear to be attracting local pets into our building.
PARTY & ROOM HIRE
PARK WREKIN birthday parties are very popular with bookings well into next year. We do have limited availability for some Saturdays, so if are planning a gym party please don’t wait to book.
The gym is available for exclusive use for a party or special occasion. Qualified coaches are on hand to guide your guests through the moves and equipment to make sure you are safe and have lots of fun. Dinks Café will also offer catering and a disco to finish the party off. Why not show your friends and family what gymnastics is all about! For further information or to request a booking form please email: [email protected]
