May 2007
Spring Session 2007

Summer Session return to top

Clarington Gymnastics will be running a 6 week summer program from July 16th - Aug 23rd. Don't miss out on our Theme weeks such as:

Beach Party Week
Bug Week & Circus Weeks

Registration for summer will begin as follows:

Returning members:
May 1st - May 30th
New Members:
June 1st and ongoing.

Special offer if you bring a friend to register for the Summer Program you will receive a 5% discount.

Exciting New Programs return to top

We have implemented some great new themes and programs such as:

"New" DragonFlies 5 - 7yrs
A creative new musical program that combines instruments and musical movement! ½ time spent with instruments, ½ spent in the gym.

"New" Specific Sport Conditioning (SSC)
Specialized program for figures skaters during the off ice season. Keep up your flexibility and skill level with challenging circuit training.

"New" Open Gym Night
Are you retired gymnasts, trampolinist or dancer? This may be just what you need to keep up those cherished skills and stay in shape too!

FlipFest 2007 return to top

Join in the fun with our annual recreational meet & fundraiser! This is a great opportunity for our recreational athletes to show off the skills they have been working on. We will have a BBQ, raffle and snack bar.

Entry fee of $25 per athlete. Proceeds from this event goes towards the Canadian Cancer Society.

We need your support to make this event an exciting one for all! We are looking for donations for our raffle table and snack bar.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or volunteering please contact the gym claringtongymnastics@bellnet.ca or call 905-623-4882

Thank you!

Corporate Sponsors and Volunteers Needed return to top

Donations and volunteers will be needed to help make this event possible, if you or your company would like to make a donation please speak with Linda or Christine.

We would like to thank some of our sponsors who have already helped out:

GoodLife Fitness

Howard Johnsons

Loblaws

Kelsey's Restaurant

Gymnastics Ontario Recognition Awards return to top

Nominations are now being accepted for the following list of awards. Click on the link below for more information.

http://www.ogf.com/documents/content_3374.pdf

• Athlete Recognition
• Club Volunteer
• Coaching Achievement
• G.O. Life Membership
• Ed Brougham Club
• Jay Goold Memorial
• Olympic Athlete Life Membership (No Form)
• Long Service Pins
• Media
• Recognition
• Special Achievement

Provincial Championships Vaulting to the Podium return to top

Ontario Provincial Championships were held April 27 - 29 in Grimsby ON. This prestigious event was for only the best gymnasts in the Province at Levels 5 9yrs+ Level 6 9yrs + Level 7 9 - 11yrs. Athletes must have obtain a qualifying score over 2 Provincial qualifiers during the 2006-2007 season to compete at Championships.

Clarington Gymnasts are among the best in Ontario sending a team of athletes to Grimsby.

In the Level 6 age 11 category topping a large group of 27 athletes Eniskillens Abigail Duke took 2nd place on vault and 6th over all.

Courtney McKinlay from Oshawa brought home 6th on bars and 15th over-all out of a talented group of 23 athletes.

In the Level 5 age 9 category: Courtice's Claire Bignell and Sydney McCutcheon stole 9th & 10th on vault and Kendra Carson showed off her floor routine receiving 6th. Topping a group of over 40+ gymnasts.

Finally Port Hopes Tori Harness swung her way to 5th place on the uneven bars. While Stephanie Cloutier placed 14th on beam and floor. Out of over 35 of Ontario's top gymnasts.

To these ladies medals are not everything. It is not just about winning but achieving personal goals - all of the Clarington's gymnasts stayed on the BEAM!! That is an accomplishment in itself!

Gymnastics is about creating self esteem, achieving personal accomplishments and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Elite Ontario 2007 return to top

Elite Ontario was held in Ancaster ON April 20th - 22nd. This Pretisgious Competition drew hundreds of Ontario's finest Level 7 (12yrs+) Level 8 (9yrs+) Level 9 (9yrs+) and National Level athletes. Among them were Clarington's own Katie Bignell and Emma Russo. Katie took 7th place in the province with her impressive floor routine while Emma ranked 14th on bars with her strength in the Level 7 age 14+ category with over 30 of Ontario's top athletes.

Athlete of the Month    return to top

Reminders
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Reminders: No classes May 19 - 21st to celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend. Last weeks of the Spring session are June 13th - 25th.(depending on what day you attend) more info to follow. Early bird registration is now on for our Summer Session! Special offer if you bring a friend to register for the Summer Program you will receive a 5% discount.

All our Coaching Staff are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (N.C.C.P) and are members of Gymnastics Ontario.

Our CIT’s for this year our Emma, Danielle and Leanne