September 2006

Welcome Back! return to top

We would like to welcome back our returning members along with all of our new members here at Clarington. We are very excited about the new Fall Session with exciting events happening.

Just a couple of reminders When picking up your child please have him/her wait inside the gym until the parent arrives. We do not want children running around in the parking lot.

Water with your child's name on it is permitted in the change room only. Please try to arrive on Time, warm up is the most important part of the program. Please have your child dressed appropriately, hair tied back no jeans or jewelry.

Your Co-operation is appreciated.

Holidays return to top

There will be no classes Sat Oct 7th or Mon Oct 9th for Thanksgiving No class's Tues Oct 31st for Halloween night.

Clarington Pro-Shop return to top

Check out our new little Pro-shop with all new Bodysuits from Jagwear We also sell shorts, t-shirts Grips and slippers. All accessories that are Purchased through the gym Goes to support your child In gymnastics and in our Community.

Fundraising return to top

This year we will be holding Some new fundraisers for Our gym. You will notice Our new snack bar upstairs In the viewing area with lots of healthy choices.

Sat Sept 30th 10 - 4pm
Shell Day!
Thanks to Shell Canada for helping out with A BBQ at their site.

Nov 18th we will be holding An Adult Dance tickets are Now on sale.

There will also be a number Of raffles and draws Including a 50/50 draw. All proceeds from these Fundraisers will be helping To send our Provincial Team to New York Dec 2-5 2006 for the Annual Greater New York Invitational. Thank YOU!

Recreational Fundraiser
Each year we hold a fund-raiser To purchase new gymnastics equipment for our programs. This year we will be selling Simply Delicious Chocolate Bars.
Top 3 sellers will receive Their next session FREE!!

It is very important not To communicate with your Child during class time. This is a distraction to the Group and the coach please Let our coach's do their jobs. If your child needs to go to the Bathroom and is un-able to do So themselves please have them Go before class or speak to Your coach. There is no flash photographying Permitted from the viewing area. Thank you.

High Five Program return to top

Here at Clarington we like to Reward our coach's for a job Well done! Each time one of Our coach's receives "5" Positive comments he/she wins a prize! Please send us your comments via e-mail or drop of a quick note to the office or in the mailbox provided.

Competitive News return to top

Our ever-growing competitive program is Filled with great kids and Coached by some terrific Nationally Certified Coach's lead by our Head Coach & Owner Christine Ormerod. We would like to welcome our new coach Souren (formerly of Discovery Gymnastics). "Ren" is a Nationally Certified Coach with many yrs experience. He is assisting Christine with the Competitive Team.

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH return to top

Natasha has only been with us a few months but has moved quickly from our recreational program to our Interclub Stream. Over the summer she has made great progress achieving her back handspring on the FX. Great Work Natasha Keep it up!

Natasha

CIT Program return to top

We are fortunate to have a great coach in training program. This year we have many former gymnasts joining us to become great coaches. If you are interested in joining our CIT program please call the gym or speak with Krista Dales.

Jr. Pan AM Games return to top

Aug 25 - 27th some of our coach's had the privilege of attending the Jr.Pan AM Games in Quebec. This was an exciting experience to see some of the countries top gymnasts.

Team Canada brought home 5 medals bronze medals! Great Job!

Upcoming Events return to top

Halloween Week - Oct 24th - 30/06

Nov 10 - 12 Tour Selection for Provincial Athletes who are eligible.

Nov 18th Fundraising Dance

Dec 2 - 4/06 New York Invitational

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