Clarington Gymnastics Academy's Monthly Newsletter

Newsletter

Fall 09
February 2010

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	Welcome Back!
	I Love Gymnastics
	Family Day
	Competitive News
	Birthday Parties

	Employment at Clarington
	Spring Registration
	Athlete of the Month
	Become a Coach

Welcome Back

Our Winter Session is Filled with exciting Activities which include Our Annual I Love Gymnastics Week March 8th - 13th.

This year Clarington Gymnastics will be participating in "I Love Gymnastics Week". Working together will help us to provide better experiences for children to participate in Gymnastics programs. This special week provides kids with an amazing opportunity to celebrate participation in the sport and promote benefits of gymnastics to our local community.

Be part of the action - celebrate and promote gymnastics with the rest of the country!

I Love Gymnastics Week
March 8th - 13th.

I Love Gymnastics Week here at Clarington Starting Mon March 8th is...

Monday 8th
Hockey Jersey Day!
Kids can wear their favorite team Jersey! Do the Maple Leafs Still Rule? Let's find out.

Thursday 11th
Challenge Night!
Olympic Challenge Night!

Tuesday 9th
is Disco Night!
Come dressed in the latest fad of the 70's & 80's

Saturday 13th
Backwards Day!!

Feb is heart month.

Wednesday 10th is
PJ Day
Wear your PJ's to gym!

Don't forget Feb 14th
is Valentine's Day!

Family Day is Feb 15th
There will be no classes that day.

COMPETITIVE NEWS
Our Competitive Teams have been busy travelling to competitions across Ontario. Bringing home gold and placing top in the Province! Contending against some of the best athletes and clubs in Ontario, Clarington Gymnasts have proven themselves to be among the top contenders for a spot at the prestigious Ontario Cups & Ontario Championships later in March.

Birthday Parties
Our very popular parties are booking fast don't miss out! Members $135 up to 8 children Non-Members $155 up to 8 children

Party Highlights
Enjoy your private party in the gym The party area is set up for you all you bring is the food (unless a specialty party is planned). If more than 8 children additional $5.00 per child.

*Non refundable $50 deposit required at time of booking.

Employment @ Clarington
We are currently looking for enthusiastic recreational pre-school coaches who are Level One Certified with experience.

Please forward your resume to: claringtongymnastics@bellnet.ca

Attention: Christine Ormerod Owner/Head Coach

Spring Registration
Spring is right around the corner and so is our annual "Spring Registration". Registration will begin Tues Feb 16th for our current members. New member Registration will begin Feb 22nd. Remember there are three ways to register :

On-line
By phone: (905) 623-4882
In person ( prior to/or afterclass)

Spring Session starts March 29th and runs for 12 weeks

There are lots of exciting activities planned for our Spring session!! Such as Our Annual Spring Fling Recreational Meet!!

Don't forget about our Summer Camps!!!

Athlete of the Month

Kate

Bailey

Kate won an Ontario Qualifier in St.Catharines. She placed 1st AA as well as 1st on beam and bars! Kate is currently ranked 4th in Ontario as she heads into our 3rd Provincial Qualifier held in Bracebridge Feb 20th /21st. Congatulations Kate! Hard work pays off!!

Become a Coach
Building leadership. Building communities.

By learning how to become a coach, you can provide a positive experience for others and for yourself. Coaches represent many different roles to many different people. Coaches are viewed as teachers, mentors, role models, friends, and as leaders in the community in which they become involved. Coaches contribute to the community, have an enormous effect on the development of our youth, and participate in a great learning experience.

Good coaching is fundamental to community sport. By becoming a valued member of the community, good coaches can share the positive aspects of an active lifestyle. The role of a coach allows you to teach things such as teamwork, character building, and the fundamental skills of the sport to participants who are eager to learn. Coaches can help to train any type of participant, from beginners to Olympians, and everyone in between.

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