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Forthcoming Events
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12/13/14 April
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British Champioinships, Fenton Manor
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Bex, Sophie, Siobhan Gabby, Cossi, Nina Becca,
Sophie Emily, Freya, Grace
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Sunday 28th April
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Southern Tournament
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April, Lana Ella, Bryony Aysha, Elsa Georgia Esme Katie, Anna Elspeth, Kirsten, Charlotte Xenia, Molly, Victoria Abi, Eve, Lucy Emily, Freya,
Grace Gabby, Cossi, Nina Becca, Sophie Bex, Sophie, Siobhan
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Payment needed
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Sunday 5th May
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Inter-Regionals, Southampton GC
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Elspeth, Kirsten, CharlotteGeorgia, Esme
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Payment needed
Await further Information
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17/18/19 May
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NDP National Finals, Fenton Manor
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Xenia, Molly, VictoriaAbi, Eve, Lucy
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3-8th July 2013
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Turin Acro Cup, ITALY
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Competition Venues
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Address
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Andover Salto Gymnastics Centre
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Charlton Rd, SP10 4AJ
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Fenton Mannor Sports Centre
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Fenton Manor Sports Complex
City Road
Fenton
Stoke
on Trent
ST4 2RR
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King Edmunds Gym Club
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New Comp Venue:
Alveston Hill
Thornbury
South Gloucestershire
BS35 3JB
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Milton Keynes Gymnastics Centre
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MK10 0BA
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Saltney Gymnastics Club
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River Lane, CH4 8RF
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Southampton Gymnastics Club
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SO16 9RJ
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Click here to check the calendar for other competition information and other forthcoming events
Club Policy on Competitions
British FIG Events (eg,British Championships/Tournament), NDP National Finals and other 'Club' weekend events
Parents/appointed adults are expected to book their own accommodation at the agreed 'Club' competition hotel for Friday and
Saturday evenings. Gymnasts can stay in rooms with parents or with other gymnasts in their partnerships.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for transporting their children/gymnasts to and from the competition venue and for organising
children's food for the duration of the weekend (unless told otherwise). It is also important that parents ensure competing
gymnasts get to bed at an appropriate time and they are not disturbed by other non-competing gymnasts or other children.
Gymnasts are expected to stay and watch medal presentations regardless of the results.
Gymnasts are the coaches responsibility during the competition and will be given scheduled lunch times etc. There will be
scheduled club meetings on Friday/Saturday evenings. All competitors must attend.
Regional Competitions (eg, Regional Championships, Prelims, Hants Open) and out of Region one day events
Gymnasts need to arrive at the competition venue at an agreed time on Sat/Sun. All gymnasts are expected to arrive with their
hair and make up done.
Gymnasts are expected to remain at the competition until ALL medal presentations are made; regardless of the results.
Gymnasts should have their own 'Oxford' bag containing a packed lunch and plenty of water. Gymnasts will be told by their
coach when to have their lunch. Any medication should also be in their bag and the coach informed where necessary. Children
should take responsibility for their own property. Valuables should be left at home.
Competition Attire
All gymnasts representing the club at competitions must wear a club tracksuit, club t-shirt and a club sweatshirt
(optional depending on temperature). The club rain jacket is optional for regional events but is recommended in bad weather.
Gymnasts competing at FIG or qualifying for National Finals should all have a rain jacket for weekends away. Plain white
socks must also be worn.
From October 2008 a club rucksack will also be compulsory for all competing gymnasts. These should be personalised with
a keyring or similar item to allow easy identification at competitions and training.
All club kit is available from our on-line shop. Do not leave orders until the last minute as we do not
have every size in stock!
Competition Leotards
All gymnasts representing the club in Club, Regional or National events will be eligible to wear one of our our
diamante leotards for their routines. There is a hire charge of £5 per leotard, per competition.
Gymnasts competing at FIG have the chance to have their own partnership leotards made especially for them. If leotards
are hired from us, there is a hire charge of £5 per leotard, per competition. If gymnasts choose to get their own leotards
made for their partnership all costs are incurred by them.
A Guide To Competitions
Explanation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Competitions at Regional Events
Tier 2 competition
was introduced into the region in 2012 and was especially created for gymnasts taking part in competitions who train approx
6 hours or 2 days per week. It was agreed by the technical committee that there should be this additional level of
competition to encourage gymnasts to compete in competitions where they may normally find themselves up against gymnasts who
train 10/12 hours+ each week who are competing at the same level as them. It was noted in competitions that gymnasts training
more hours each week would be more successful, leaving those gymnasts who train less hours further down the rankings and wondering
what is the point of competing against the other gymnasts who clearly had an advantage straight away. So, it was decided
that in order to encourage these competitors Tier 2 would be created; this would offer a division between gymnasts according
to the number of hours they trained each week, putting all the gymnasts in this section of a competition on a level playing
field.The
only difference from Tier 1 in terms of judging is that there are fewer artistic deductions in Tier 2. This makes the artistry scoring higher and therefore is more encouraging
to the participants. Due to the fact that the artistry scoring does not follow national judging criteria participants
at Tier 2 are not eligible to compete at any official
national events.
Tier 1 is open to everyone;
gymnasts who are eligible for Tier 2 competitions may also compete in Tier 1 (not at the same event) should the
coaches think it appropriate for them. Gymnasts competing
at Tier 1 who medal may be eligible for any future national
events where qualifications are necessary (see age restrictions below).
Age Restrictions and Requirements for National Finals
Gymnasts not meeting the age criteria outlined below can still take part in competitions and get a placing, but they
will not be eligible to proceed to any national event.
Age related criteria:All NDP levels - Gymnasts
need to be 9 years or older in the year of competition Prep A - maximum age 11 in year of competition Prep
B - maximum age 12 in year of competition Grades 1 and 2 - maximum of 6 year difference between youngest and oldest
partner Grades 3 and 4 - maximum of 7 year difference between youngest and oldest partner.
Click here to see our guide to understanding competition scores.
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