The 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships are here!

The 2018 Australian Gymnastics Championships are now under way however our representative, Olivia T., will not be in action until the start of next week. In the meantime, here’s where to keep up to date with the latest from the competition:

Australian Gymnastics Championships Website – This is the main information hub for Nationals 2018. On this dedicated website, you’ll be able to find information about session times, livestreams, tickets, daily competition wrap ups and event results.

Gymnastics Australia Instagram – The Gymnastics Australia Instagram account will feature wall to wall event coverage for the duration of the Championships including photos and videos from on the competition floor.

Gymnastics NSW Instagram – The Gymnastics Australia Instagram account will feature photos and videos of Team NSW in and around the competition floor. Make sure to check out their Story by clicking the pink and orange ring around the logo in the top left corner so you don’t miss out on any of the action.

OVO Play – OVO Play is a streaming service that will be live streaming some of the Championship events. Tune in to the live stream to see athletes from around the country compete across five gymnastic disciplines.

Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts to find out when you can see Olivia in action. Good luck Olivia!

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Olivia in her State Team leotard before flying out for the Championships.

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Brand New Equipment

Earlier this week, the Youth Club received a delivery of over $8000 worth of brand new equipment. This equipment was purchased to help improve the matting around the gymnasium and upgrade our Trampoline safety equipment.

The new equipment includes:

  • A new Double Mini Landing Mat with competition markings.
  • 2 new Soft Landing Mats for Single Mini and Tumbling.
  • 2 new Spotting Mats for Trampoline.
  • 2 new Large Spotting Boxes
  • 2 new Small Spotting Boxes

Thank you to all the coaches and Youth Club members who helped to unpack and set up the new equipment.

Some of our new equipment including our new Double Mini Landing Mat and new Spotting Mats.

Coach Sasha tries out the new Spotting Mats.

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Updates To Timetable – Term 2 2018

A reminder that there will be a few changes to the Trampoline and Tumbling timetable this term. The changes are as follows:

  • The Monday night Competition Class will now run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. The weekly strength and conditioning session with Dean Harriton will continue to run, however will now take place from 7:00pm through to 7:30pm.
  • The Tuesday night Competition Class will now run from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
  • The Wednesday night Tumbling class will also run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm each week.

If you have any questions regarding these timetable changes please speak to the class supervisor either before or after your next lesson.

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Return To Training – Term 2 2018

Term 2 classes will resume on Monday the 30th of April and finish on Thursday the 5th of July.

It is very important that you pay your fees on time. You must pay your Term Fee by the second week of term or your position in the class may be forfeited. If you have any issues meeting this requirement, please speak with Mr Bull so we can assist you.

To find out more about the various competitions and events that the Youth Club will be participating in this Term, visit the event calendar on our Trampoline or Karate activity pages and like us on Facebook to keep up-to-date.

We look forward to having you back for another term at Miranda RSL Youth Club!

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The countdown to Nationals is on!

The countdown is on! The Australian Gymnastics Championships are now only a few weeks away. This year the Youth Club has one representative on the NSW State Team, Olivia T., who will be competing in Individual Trampoline, Double Mini and Tumbling in the U11 Women’s division.

This is Olivia’s first year in National Stream and she has been working very hard to upgrade her skills and perfect her routines for competition. Olivia is also our Club’s second athlete to qualify for Tumbling since we first established our dedicated Tumbling program last year. You can have a look at Olivia in action earlier this year by clicking the video below. You can also jump over to our Instagram page to see how far Olivia has progressed in the last 2 years.

We wish Olivia the best of luck for the rest of her Nationals journey. For more information about the National Championships including tickets, you can visit their website by clicking here.

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End of Term 1

Term 1 is drawing to a close so here’s a quick update on the key dates you need to know. Classes in Term 1 will finish on Thursday the 12th of April. Trampoline classes will resume in Term 2 on Monday the 30th of April and Karate will resume on Tuesday the 1st of May.

We hope you have a lovely break and we look forward to having you back for another exciting term at Miranda RSL Youth Club.

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Return To Training – Term 1 2018

Welcome back to Miranda RSL Youth Club for 2018, we hope you have had a wonderful break.

Regular classes for Term 1 2018 resume on Tuesday the 30th January and finish on Thursday the 12th of April. There are a number of public holidays during the term that will affect the number of training weeks for some classes. Classes do not run on public holidays and this will be reflected in your term fees.

It is very important that you pay your fees on time. You must pay your Term Fee and Annual Registration Fee by the second week of term or your position in the class will be forfeited. If you have any issues meeting this requirement, please speak with Mr Bull so we can assist you.

We have also added a 2018 Events Calendar to our Activities pages. Located at the bottom of the page, these schedules list all upcoming events for your relevant activity. You can view our 2018 Karate events list here and our 2018 Trampoline events list here.

We look forward to having you back for another great year at Miranda RSL Youth Club.

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2017 – Year in Review

That’s a wrap on classes for 2017! Thanks to all our athletes, members, volunteers and supporters who helped to make 2017 another great year for the Youth Club. Some of the year’s highlights are listed below;

  • For the first time, a dedicated Tumbling Class was added to the Timetable.
  • In April, 16 athletes, coaches and representatives had the honour of representing the Youth Club in the annual Sydney City ANZAC Day March as Australian flag bearers.
  • Three of our four competitors at the Trampoline Age State Championships were selected to attend the 2017 Australian National Gymnastics Championships held in Melbourne in May. A special congratulations to Tully A. who was awarded 2nd place in U11 Men Tumbling and Jared B. who was awarded 2nd place in 17+ Men Double Mini.
  • During the year, we had several Trampoline athletes attend the Grand Prix competition series for Levels athletes. At the conclusion of the series, Katherine C. was awarded Level 4 Women overall champion.

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  • In July, seven Karate athletes attended the K.I. NSW State Championships. Congratulations to gold medalists Liam B., Jack G., Nicholas G., Ethan I., and Lucas V.
  • Also in July, the club purchased a brand new 20m tumbling air floor to further advance our tumbling program.
  • Six Trampoline athletes attended the Spring State Championships. Congratulations to:
    • Olivia T. (4th Level 3 Tumbling)
    • Tully A. (2nd Level 4 Double Mini & 4th Level 4 Trampoline)
    • Anastasia G. (3rd Level 5 Double Mini & 6th Level 5 Trampoline)
  • In September, Nicholas G. achieved his Second Degree Black Belt (Nidan) during the Shotokan Karate International Australia National Seminar. Earlier in the year, Nicholas also achieved a 3rd place at the Australian Karate Federation Nationals. Congratulations Nicholas!
  • The Sydney East Region Trampoline Team, led by Mr Bull, had another successful year at the Combined High Schools Championships. Congratulations to Ronan S. (Multi Class Men), Luke W. (13yr Men) and Stephanie R. (Multi Class Women) who placed first overall in their respective age groups.
  • A total of four Karate athletes attended the S.K.I.A. National Championships. Congratulations to our gold medalists Nigel G. and Lucas V.
  • In October, Leanne was selected to judge at the New Zealand Trampoline Championships and Trans-Tasman Championships as a member of the official Australian delegation. A huge congratulations to Leanne for this prestigious selection!
  • On the 5th of November,  representatives of the Youth Club and of Miranda RSL Sub Branch attended the 2017 Remembrance Day Ceremony at Oatley Sub Branch.
  • We finished the year off with Display Day, our annual athlete showcase and presentation day. We once again had a fantastic turnout and it was great to see so many members and spectators come out to support the Youth Club and it’s activities.

Thanks for another great year, we look forward to seeing you back next year. Regular classes start back on Tuesday the 30th of January, 2018.

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Our New Website!

Welcome to our new website! We have been working hard throughout 2017 to bring you a brand new online experience. This new website is easier to navigate and has detailed information about the things you need to know.

On our new website you can access up-to-date information about Youth Club events and activities, find information about fees and programs, read the answers to frequently asked questions, look through Youth Club galleries and much more.

We also have a new social media presence to improve our communication with our members and the local community. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram.

We hope you enjoy the new Miranda RSL Youth Club Website. If you do have any issues using our new site, please let us know as soon as possible.

 

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Display Day 2017

Display Day is Miranda RSL Youth Club’s annual Athlete Showcase and Presentation Day featuring performances by recreational and competitive athletes from across every disciple that the Youth Club offers. This year, Display Day was held on Sunday the 3rd of December at the Youth Club Hall.

There was a great turnout of athletes, club members and spectators, with the event attended by a number of local politicians and executive members of the Miranda RSL Sub Branch. A special thank you goes out to our many volunteers who helped out with set up and pack up, organising the raffle and running the canteen. Without our volunteers, events such as Display Day could not happen.

A special congratulations to our award winners;

Rita Emily Coulton Award – Miranda RSL Youth of the Year  Rebecca Gray-Schwarz

Bert Walker Award – Karate Athlete of the Year  James De La Cuadra

Ritchie Gillies Award – Karate Most Improved  Nicholas Lohmeyer

Kara Miller Award – Trampoline Encouragement Award  Emma Burgess

Joan McMaster Achievement Award – Female Trampolinist of the Year  Anastasia Gikas

Alec Dengate Achievement Award – Male Trampolinist of the Year  Tully Angel

Life Membership was also presented to Ann Corey-Hewitt in appreciation of her dedication and commitment to the Youth Club.

Thanks to all that attended and those who helped out on the day. We look forward to seeing you back next year.

Display Day 2017 Karate

Karate Athlete of the Year James De La Cuadra performs during our Karate Display.

Display Day 2017 Presentation

Eleni Petinos, Member for Miranda, presenting Emma Burgess with the Kara Miller Encouragement Award.

Display Day 2017 Awards

Anthony Bull, Youth Club President, and Mike Molloy, Miranda RSL Sub Branch President, participate in award presentations.

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