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Perpetual Award Winners 2021

Earlier this week, the Youth Club announced its Perpetual Award Winners for 2021. Congratulations to the following athletes for their outstanding achievement;

Rita Emily Coulton Award – Miranda RSL Youth of the Year Rhiannon Bainat

Alec Dengate Achievement Award – Male Trampolinist of the Year  Deklyn Gardner

Trampoline State Representative Award Deklyn Gardner

Kara Miller Award – Trampoline Encouragement Award Jensen Hawes

Bert Walker Karate Athlete of the Year Nathan Donaldson

10 Year Youth Club Service Award Nigel Goh

* Please note that the Joan McMaster Achievement Award – Female Trampolinist of the Year and the Ritchie Gillies Award – Karate Most Improved were not awarded due to disruptions caused by COVID-19.

We wish all our members a safe and happy holidays and look forward to seeing you when regular classes resume on Monday the 31st January 2022.

The Miranda RSL Youth Club Coaching Team.

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2022 Timetable Changes

The 2022 Miranda RSL Youth Club Class Timetable has now been published. Some changes to the Trampoline and Tumbling Timetable have been made in accordance with enrolment numbers and coach availability. The changes are as follows:

  • The Wednesday 4pm and 5pm General Ability Classes have been canceled. Returning athletes from these classes are encouraged to contact Head Coach Robert Bull to secure their position in an equivalent class on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
  • The Thursday 6pm Tumbling Class has been extended half an hour and will now finish at 7:30pm.

There have been no changes to the Karate timetable.

We would like to thank all our members for their patience during this challenging time. Regular classes are scheduled to resume on Monday the 31st January 2022.

For more information about class times and to view the updated Timetable, click here.

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COVID-19 Update – 7th October 2021

Please see the following letter for an update regarding our reopening from Louise Brown, Chief Instructor of Miranda RSL Youth Club.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate get in touch by email on info@mirandarslyc.com.au or by mobile on 0417 734 614.

Thank you for your understanding.

4_CovidUpdate_07102021.pdf

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Online Strength Training During the Greater Sydney Lockdown

With no end in sight to the Greater Sydney lockdown, Miranda RSL Youth Club will be introducing online strength training for intermediate to advanced athletes who wish to maintain their fitness during our prolonged closure. These classes will be free for all Youth Club members and run on Zoom by our Advanced Class coaches from 6:45-7:30pm Monday and Tuesday.


To attend a strength training session, please send an email to mirandarslyc@gmail.com with the subject ‘Zoom Training’ and we will forward the link to you on the day.

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COVID-19 Update – 23rd June 2021

Following today’s announcement by the NSW Premier, several changes to class structure and procedure will come into effect from 4pm this afternoon.

Miranda RSL Youth Club will once again limit capacity in accordance with the 4 square metre rule and will be limiting group sizes within classes. In order to further reduce the risk of transmission, we will also be reintroducing our ‘Drop, Train, Leave’ policy and will no longer provide a dedicated viewing area for parents and siblings.

We will be continuing to perform temperature checks on arrival, enforce social distancing during classes and sanitise equipment regularly. Furthermore, coaches will once again be required to wear a mask. There is no requirement for athletes however they are welcome to wear a mask if they wish.

Please pay close attention to the list of case locations on the NSW Health website and stay up-to-date with the latest restrictions and advice. As always, athletes must not attend training under the following circumstances:

  • if they are unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms (including fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath).
  • if an immediate family member is unwell or has COVID-19 symptoms.
  • if they have recently attended a COVID-19 Hotspot as listed on the NSW Health Website.
  • or if they have been advised by health authorities to self isolate or have returned from overseas within 14 days.

For more information visit health.nsw.gov.au. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns regarding the new restrictions.

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2021 Australian Gymnastics Championships Wrap Up

Nationals 2021 has now come to an end. This year, we had one representative, Deklyn Davis-Gardner who competed in the NAT 5 Individual Trampoline event. Deklyn finished in 12th place.

We would like to congratulate Deklyn on making the State Team and hope he enjoyed his Nationals experience. Our competitive athletes are now turning their attentions to Levels State Championships which will be held in August.

For a full #AGC21 wrap up from GymNSW, click here.

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First Aid Certification

On the 27th of March, Youth Club coaches took part in an all day First Aid Course in order to renew or attain their First Aid Certificate. First Aid Training is just one component of the ongoing learning and professional development undertaken by our coaches which allows us to provide the utmost level of safety and care in the delivery of our programs.

Steve from Surf Life Saving NSW demonstrating how to use a defibrillator or AED.

Coaches were assessed on their ability to perform CPR on both an adult and infant dummy.

Beginner Coach Rhiannon practicing how to correctly administer an EpiPen.

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Trampoline Senior State Trials 2021

Time sure flies when you’re having fun! With almost a quarter of the year already gone, the 2021 Trampoline Gymnastics competition season is well under way.

This year, Miranda RSL Youth Club only has one athlete competing in the national stream, Deklyn Davis-Gardner. We are pleased to report that at State Trial 2, held this weekend at SGAC in Rooty Hill, Deklyn placed 4th on Double Mini Trampoline and placed 5th on Individual Trampoline in the NAT Level 5 Mens division. Deklyn’s Individual Trampoline score has also secured his spot on the State Team for the Australian Gymnastics Championships which will be held on the Gold Coast in May.

Congratulations Deklyn!

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Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Miranda RSL Youth Club for 2021.

This year we are excited to welcome three new Trampoline and Tumbling coaches to our team, Rhiannon Bainat, Jaime Mader and Liam Merchant. The Youth Club has also purchased a new set of skipping ropes, a new wedge and a new set of boxes for our Trampoline and Tumbling program to replace ageing equipment.

We can also confirm that this years ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Miranda Cenotaph has once again been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We encourage you to instead mark the occasion at home.

Please be aware that Term Fees have increased from 2020. Enrolment in a 1 hour class for a 10 week term will now cost $150 while a 2 hour class for a 10 week term has increased to $250. The annual registration fee of $60 for Trampoline and Tumbling and $40 for Karate must also be paid.

Finally, a reminder that our COVID Safety plan remains in effect. For the safety of our members, please DO NOT come to training if:

  • You or an immediate family member is unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms (including fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath).
  • You have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  • You have been advised to self isolate by health authorities (including those currently awaiting COVID-19 test results).

Here’s to another great year of fun and fitness at Miranda RSL Youth Club!

 

New soft play equipment from HART Sport.

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Holiday Training 2021

Holiday training commences today for selected athletes. Please confirm your attendance for each session with the activity supervisor prior to attending. If you or an immediate family member is unwell or you have attended any of the locations listed on the NSW Health website, stay home and get tested.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

All patrons will be required to wear a mask when attending the Youth Club except whilst training. All non-registered members will also be required to sign in via QR code. As such, parents and siblings should remain outside the Youth Club when dropping off or picking up members. If you have any questions or wish to speak with your activity supervisor, please get in touch via phone.

Be sensible, stay safe and we look forward to having you back for another year of fun and fitness at Miranda RSL Youth Club.

 

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