Performance Pathway Clinic 2 – Pegasus GC

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE PATHWAY COACHING CLINIC

As part of the new Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Clinic series for 2016, I am delighted to inform you that the next coaching clinic taking place at Pegasus Gymnastics Club is now open for enrolment. Please see more details below:

 

OPEN FOR ENROLMENT

Date: Sunday 26th June 2016

Time: 10:00-16:00

Venue: Pegasus Gymnastics Club

Cost: £25

Lead Coach: Ross Falsetta

Enrolment: Please click here to enrol. Enrolment closes on Friday 10th June 2016.

Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Coaching Clinic Series Calendar 2016

Requirements: Coaches/Clubs do not need to bring gymnasts as these will be provided for the day. Coaches are required to bring their own lunch and refreshments as not all venues have this facility on site. Please bring your own equipment for note taking.

 

Video Cameras: Although we are more than happy for you to take some recordings at our pathway events, please note that any use of video cameras are purely for personal use only and should not be uploaded externally as it isn’t BG endorsed in any way.

 

Clinic content: Introduction to the Elite Compulsory Pathway covering all of the routines and elements that are required at Level 4. The clinic will be available to all coaches, providing opportunities to learn, take notes and experience what it takes to produce a gymnast that is capable of competing at the highest level of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics in Britain for the particular age group. Below is a brief overview of some of the skills that will be covered during the session, more information on routine construction, specific deductions and guidance can be found in the Elite Compulsory Routine Booklet available to download from the BG website:

 

  • Vault- Running drills, transition work, straight front somersaults
  • Bars- Upstart and cast, heel driven swings and backward giants on a metal bar
  • Beam- Backward walkover and flick to 1, Basic leap and spin preparation
  • Floor- Round off, connecting flicks, handspring to 1 and 2 feet, free cartwheel, leap and spin series/combinations
  • Range and Conditioning- Handstands, flexibility and specific strength elements needed for future progression along the pathway

 

The High Performance Coach will provide key technical information for each individual element alongside showing suitable and safe progression on how to build the elements. Specific physical preparation ideas will be shown throughout the event to compliment the progressions and in some instances, candidate participation will be available to learn how to handle/support the elements.

 

Enrolment:

Entries are OPEN! If you would like to attend, please see information below on how to complete the enrolment and payment process to secure your place:

  • Please click here and you will be directed to the course enrolment page
  • Select ‘Online Enrolment- Click here’
  • Log in via your gymNET
  • Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, please make sure that emergency contact details are filled out correctly.
  • Then click on ‘Enrol on Course’ you may need to wait a few moments but will be directed to a confirmation screen:
  • In the top right corner select – proceed to payment and pay for the course online
  • Your place is only provisional until payment is made, if you miss the link to pay you can log back in and go to ‘GymNET’ and click ‘Shopping Basket’ the charge will be shown here and you can pay online

 

Places are on a first come first serve basis so be sure to book your place TODAY! If you have any questions or need any assistance with booking online, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Please also find attached an updated Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Coaching Clinic series calendar for 2016.

 Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Coaching Clinic Series Calendar 2016

Kind Regards

 

Amy Fossheim
Performance Pathway Coordinator

T. 0345 1297129
M. 07841917161
W. british-gymnastics.org

bg

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IMPORTANT : Yorkshire Competition Date Changes

Important and Exciting News

Competition dates for Yorkshire WA Gymnastics have changed.

The Christmas Competition (10-11th December) has been cancelled. This has been replaced by separate Team and Individual competitions.

The dates of the competitions are below and have also been added to the Events Calendar here.

24/25TH SEPTEMBER : LEVEL 4 – FIG AND LEVEL 7 INDIVIDUAL AT CONCORD LEISURE CENTRE

15TH/16TH OCTOBER : LEVEL 6 AND 5 INDIVIDUAL AT CONCORD LEISURE CENTRE

29/30 OCTOBER : LEVEL 4 – FIG AND LEVEL 7 TEAMS COMPETITION AT CONCORD LEISURE CENTRE

26/27 NOVEMBER : LEVEL 6 AND 5 TEAMS AT CATTERICK LEISURE CENTRE

10/11 December Competition is Cancelled

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First Performance Pathway Details & Enrolment

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE PATHWAY COACHING CLINIC

As part of the new Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Clinic series for 2016, I am delighted to inform you of the first clinic of the series taking place in the East Midlands region which will be an intermediate level clinic. Please see more details below:

OPEN FOR ENROLMENT

Date of Event: Sunday 29th May 2016

Time: 10:00-17:00

Venue: Notts Gymnastics Academy

Cost: £25

Coaches: Jemma Wilson

Enrolment: Please click here to enrol. Enrolment closes on Friday 20th May 2016.

Requirements: Coaches/Clubs do not need to bring gymnasts as these will be provided for the day. Coaches are required to bring their own lunch and refreshments as not all venues have this facility on site. Please bring your own equipment for note taking.

Video Cameras: Although we are more than happy for you to take some recordings at our pathway events, please note that any use of video cameras are purely for personal use only and should not be uploaded externally as it isn’t BG endorsed in any way.

Clinic content:

It is hoped that candidates who sign up for this level of clinic will have either worked the Compulsory routines in the past or they may have taken up a place at one of our Introductory Clinics. This is advised as the clinic will look to briefly refresh the memory of certain level 4 elements with the main focus being on the acquisition of the new skills required for the Level 3 routines.

Below is a brief overview of some of the skills that will be covered during the session, more information on routine construction, specific deductions and guidance can be found in the Elite Compulsory Routine Booklet available to download from the BG website:

  • Vault- Round off straight somersault (Yurchenko progression)
  • Bars- Backward close bar elements, backward giants with ½ turn and backward straight somersault dismounts
  • Beam- Lift to handstand straddled, forward walk over, flick to 2 feet, spin combinations, 3 leap and jump series and round off straight back dismount
  • Floor- Backward somersault tucked, stretched and with ½ twist, handspring tucked front somersault, free walkover forward, horizontal leg spin combination, switch leap variations and full turning jumps
  • Range and conditioning- Handstands, flexibility and specific strength elements needed for future progression along the pathway

The High Performance Coach will provide key technical information for each individual element alongside showing suitable and safe progression on how to build the elements. Specific physical preparation ideas will be shown throughout the event to compliment the progressions and in some instances, candidate participation will be available to learn how to handle/support the elements.

Enrolment:

Entries are OPEN! If you would like to attend, please see information below on how to complete the enrolment and payment process to secure your place:

1)      Please click here and you will be directed to the course enrolment page

2)      Select ‘Online Enrolment- Click here’

3)      Log in via your gymNET

4)      Fill out the pre-course questionnaire, please make sure that emergency contact details are filled out correctly.

5)      Then click on ‘Enrol on Course’ you may need to wait a few moments but will be directed to a confirmation      screen:

6)      In the top right corner select – proceed to payment and pay for the course online

7)      Your place is only provisional until payment is made, if you miss the link to pay you can log back in and go to ‘GymNET’ and click ‘Shopping Basket’ the charge will be shown here and you can pay online

Places are on a first come first serve basis so be sure to book your place TODAY! If you have any questions or need any assistance with booking online, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please also find attached the Women’s Artistic Performance Pathway Coaching Clinic series calendar for 2016.

 Kind regards

Amy Fossheim
Performance Pathway Coordinator

T. 0345 1297129
M. 07841917161
W. british-gymnastics.org

bg

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New Website Launched

If you are reading this post then you have already found the new Yorkshire WTC website. Launched today the aim is to provide an information resource with links to codes and handbooks, the calendar, FIG updates, news about courses, contact details and posts with the latest information.

The website is available via 2 web addresses www.yorkshirewagymnastics.org and www.yorkshirewagymnastics.co.uk so you should always be able to find the information that you need.

Have a look around and if you have suggestions don’t hesitate to make them using the form on the contacts page.

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Spaces Available – Safeguarding Course

There are still some spaces available on the next safeguarding course. As you are all aware it is essential to keep your safeguarding certificate up to date.

The details for contacting Helen Monks to book a place are below.

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course

Accredited by Coachwise UK – and SCUK, course recognised by British Gymnastics and many other governing bodies.

This course is for all people providing services to children through sport. You are required to attend a certified Safeguarding course every 3 years.

Saturday 21st May, 2016 at Rothwell Leisure Centre. 1pm until 4pm

Cost: £35 per candidate, payable in advance.

Minimum age: 16 years on day of course.

Booking: Contact [email protected]

Phone or text 07811 382 153

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Important Notice : Turning Jumps in Grades and Compulsories

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: THIS HAS JUST BEEN SENT TO YOUR CLUB, ORIGINATING FROM BG AND WILL APPLY TO OUR NEXT COMPETITION.

Yorkshire WTC Judging Convenor

 

Email from British Gymnastics:

Turning Jumps in Grades and Compulsories

Dear All,

Please see below a statement that I have been asked to distribute:

In all grades and compulsories turning jumps must fulfill the technical requirements of the jump with the turn completed exactly in order to receive DV. Once the jump is completed the exit is optional. 

Can all TC regional chairs also please send this out within their regions.

Many thanks,

Sport Programme Officer
British Gymnastics
W. british-gymnastics.org

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Essential Reading for all Coaches!

The FIG newsletter FIG FLACK not only contains the latest news on international competition but judging rule changes.

These changes make a difference to the scores of gymnasts not only at FIG, but in every competition, all the way to Regional Level 7. The newsletters are essential reading for any coach wanting to make sure that their gymnasts gain every point 1 at every level.

There is a permanent link on this website under judging updates or you can just click here.

http://www.fig-gymnastics.com/site/page/view?id=503

 

 

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