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Some of the latest information that you would find on This weekend I am sure has made these sites for example are: us all think that it is certainly Spring and could even be verging Exciting new career opportunity for Gymnastics on Summer! When the sun is in London, Performance Pathway Co-ordinator shining and the air is warm the http://bit.ly/103YX49 whole world seems a much better place. All competition information now available for GfA Floor & Vault white, silver and gold level The months of May and June are crammed with competitions June 1 and June 2 competitions both regional and national, reports of http://bit.ly/X4zhyF the results will be posted regularly on our website www.london-gymnastics.co.uk We are making sure that you have the means to keep up to date with all that is happening in London. In addition you can have up to the minute information by joining our social networks at FaceBook Anne McNeill www.facebook.com/LondonGymnastics and Chairman of London Gymnastics Twitter twitter.com/BGdevlondon.

Falcon Spartak continues to be a magnet for enthusiastic gymnasts of all ages, abilities and disabilities.

Run entirely by volunteers led by Kay Salter, the club operates from Hurstmere School in Sidcup.

Kay, who has been with the club as Chairman and Senior Coach for the last 24 years said “ The age range is from four and a half years to whenever someone wants to leave. Our oldest gymnasts at the moment is 38.

Those who enjoy gymnastics for the pure fun of it are welcome, but the club is also active competitively.

Falcon Spartak is a small friendly gymnastics club. Nobody is forced into competitions but we do encourage gymnasts to take part in displays for fun.

We have a wonderful set of gymnasts and parents at the moment, which makes the club that bit more special.

London Gymnastics congratulates Kay and the Club on reaching the advanced age of 40 and wish them every success for future years.

LONDON GYMNASTICS Providing the perfect balance of fun, passion and precision Grade 5 only had 3 in the team due to an injured gymnast, so each score had to count. They came a creditable 6th with Nadine Gomez from City of London coming 5th individually and 4th highest scorer on A. Bars, another well executed routine. Annaya Appleby-Mason from Europa coming 6th and was the highest scorer on a beautifully performed Beam CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE routine even with 1 fall. GYMNASTS AND COACHES Annaya did not feel too well after Beam but still insisted she compete her floor but collapsed as soon as she walked off feeling quite sick. I am pleased to say she is feeling much better now.

Congratulations to all gymnasts and coaches who took part in National grades

On Sunday 17th March at Kingston University a number of Young Leaders gathered for their development day. They had a choice of a number of seminars and courses to attend. A long weekend but an enjoyable one with all the gymnasts competing extremely well. On Saturday Two of the delegates, Emily Plumpton and Teyarn morning Grade 8 competed coming joint 4th with Goode from Crystal Palace Gymnastics Club have Wales and the South West. It was very close with sent in reports highlighting how they enjoyed the the last round determining which position the team day and the benefits. Below are extracts from their came. Yaris Lee-Lawrence from East London came reports. 6th individually and had the highest joint score on Vault. Libby Nawaro from Blackfen scored 5th place “My second course was: Introduction to Judging. with an excellent Beam routine. This was my favourite event of the day, as I can now judge a set routine and squat on vault—it may Grade 6 was in the afternoon, the team had a seem easy but you need to be able to multi task! I couple of falls but still came a creditable 7th with learnt about large, medium and small errors and some good individual apparatus positions. Lucy this has helped my own gymnastics - I now know Pallister from Europa scored 3rd place with a lovely what a judge is looking for! Beam routine and Manaalee Trivedi from Harrow scored 5th with a very well executed A. Bar routine. I had a great day on the Young Leaders Course with my friends” Emily Plumpton Sunday started with Grade 7 but were in the first of three rounds. The team were holding onto Silver “After lunch we had events officiating which I found position but were just overtaken on the last round to the hardest lesson out of the whole day. take Bronze Medal position. Catherine Nuqui from Greenwich Royals came 5th individually, missing out In my group we had to make up our own event our on Silver with not holding her Russian lever on groups event was called Circus Gym Fest. I worked Beam, a mistake she never makes but nerves took with a boy called George and girls called Victoria, over. She then focused and performed a beautiful Sophie, Natalia and Pearl. Having to do the money beam routine and scoring joint 6th place. in our event was the most difficult...... We were Catherine also had 2nd highest score on Floor. happy, we only had 75 minutes to complete our test and that was the hardest. Emily Moore from MG Gymstars came 6th with the 3rd highest score on Floor. Two routines that were a Overall I found the day very good and I enjoyed pleasure to watch. myself. I hope that I will be going back next year.” Teyarn Goode

Grade 6 Competition London Academy of Gymnastics and Dance (LAGAD) had a strong showing. Chiara Whitefield absolutely dominating the ‘free’ routine with a commanding 10.20 score well over a mark clear of anyone else. Jessica Helfgott (LAGAD) was the 2nd highest scorer in the ‘free’ routine . For Rhythmic gymnastics as it is a developing GOLD — Chiara Whitefield was the overall champion discipline regions join together to hold their in this grade . qualification for National finals. Zone A includes BRONZE — Elite’s Alida Bogdanova put in three solid London, South East and South. performances in ‘free’ rope and ball.

Grade 7 Competition With 49 gymnasts competing from the three regions, In Grade 7 again the gymnasts perform their free London provided 31 gymnasts from five clubs. When it routine, with Hoop and ball as the selected apparatus. came to the medals London were hungry taking 14 of Amaranta Chavez (LAGAD) winning Free and Ball and the 21 medals on offer. London clubs really proved with a 2nd place Ball routine, her final total score was themselves in this event and it is testament to the almost 1.500 ahead of the next placed gymnast. work of Technical Committee Chair Olga Berzing and Congratulations for winning GOLD. Christianna the support given to the by Cleo Hooper, that so many Vitanova (Elite) has had some excellent results in clubs in London are now raising their standard in competition previously, and is 2012 Grade 6 National rhythmic competition and working together to Champion, consistency in her Grade 5 ensured she promote knowledge, friendship and understanding. ended the day with SILVER.

Grade 8 Competition Only one gymnast from London was working at the standard required for this level. This grade requires the gymnasts to perform four routines; Clubs, Hoop, Ball and Ribbon. Akane Nasu had the highest scoring Clubs routine and the second highest Hoop. Akane ended the day wining the BRONZE medal overall.

Grade 9 Competition In Grade 9, again the requirements are tough. Four routines, all with different elements, that have to be performed with fluency, expression and confident handling of the apparatus. LAGAD did it again with Anna Valentina Kelis confidently approaching all her routines to end the day in SILVER. Her most Pre Grade U9 outstanding routine came with the hoop. In this competition gymnasts just perform in the ‘Free’ routine. This is without hand apparatus and looks at Grade 10 Competition the quality of dance, musicality and performance Yevgeniia Lavrenchuk (London Sports Academy) had a skills. consistent approach to all four routines, taking 2nd London Medallists: place in each event she ended the day in the SILVER GOLD - Rachael Allen (Elite), medal position. From Elite Gymnastics Salima Johnson SILVER – Alice King (LAGAD), took the BRONZE medal with her Hoop routine being BRONZE - Alexia Chan (LAGAD) her best performance. London Gymnastics now looks forward to hearing of Pre Grade U10 more success when the gymnasts travel with their Gymnasts again perform their ‘Free’ routine but in ad- coaches to the National Finals, taking place in Walsall dition also participate in a Hoop routine. on 18th and 19th May. London Medallists: GOLD – Milana Hazar (London Sports Academy), SILVER – Azra Dewan (Elite), BRONZE – Katarina Hunter (London Sports Academy) Connecting gymnastics to you Anastasjia Torubarova (London Sports Academy) also scored the 2nd highest ‘free’ routine. www.london-gymnastics.co.uk

The Southern Qualifiers took place on March 16th and 17th at Bracknell Gymnastics Club.

Registration Packs for the

2013 LONDON FESTIVAL OF GYMNASTICS

are available from the London Gymnastics website

http://bit.ly/11TCl8j Heathrow entered four teams who had a very successful weekend. On Saturday their Regional Primary Team and their Regional Junior Team both took Silvers. The youngest and least experienced Heathrow team put in a very strong performance in the Group Floor Category gaining an excellent 12.85. The experience they gained here will be very beneficial for them in events in years to come. On Sunday the Heathrow National team qualified for the British Teamgym finals.

A fantastic weekend of achievements, congratulations to all the gymnasts, coaches and also a special mention to Head Coach Jackie Murphy.

Teamgym combines three elements. Tumbling, Vaulting (with trampette) and a Group Floor routine. Clubs participate with a team of 6-12 gymnasts. There are categories for Female Male or Mixed Teams. As the discipline grows in this country more and more categories, age groups and levels are being added to the programme. Team Registration £35.00 Includes 2 free coaches passes The beauty of TeamGym is that it has all the excitement of the other disciplines but the support of being able to perform as part of a team. Many older Gymnast and Coach 2 day Passes £27.50 gymnasts can make the transition from other Includes a T-shirt, medal and one disciplines and continue their competitive career performance on Saturday and one through participating in TeamGym. performance on Sunday

Has your club thought of participating in TeamGym, it’s well worth a look as an expansion to the disciplines Gymnast and Coach 1 day Passes £17.50 that your club already offers. Includes a T-shirt, medal and one performance on either or Sunday

The first to train at the London Sunday the 14 April saw 2012 Olympic Training Venue the Men’s Artistic Apparatus Competition, a hugely popular event Lorna Goddard (Chair of MTC) was very clear when that has snowballed taking on the role that she wanted to unite Clubs, since the MTC coaches and gymnasts across London. If we could introduced it a few work as one supportive team then results at National years ago. level would follow. This year saw the biggest entry yet, more clubs, more coaches, more gymnasts and a bigger audience to support our gymnasts at The Europa Centre.

This year saw 69 gymnasts entered for the competition from 7 clubs, Camden, Catleaps, Croydon School of Gymnastics, Europa, Harrow, Heathrow and Hendon.

After discussion with Coaches and Clubs, Lorna revived The apparatus competition allows boys of all abilities the Regional Squad Training Sessions and inspired all to enter as many or as few pieces of apparatus as to want to get involved. they are comfortable performing on. This competition is open to any boy from an affiliated London Benefits Gymnastics club and is an excellent opportunity to find Many Regions now run Regional Squad training on a out what it is like competing at a MA competition . regular basis and the benefits are clear to see:

• Give gymnasts a sense of achievement by being a member of the Regional Squad • Give gymnasts the opportunity to mix with gymnasts from other clubs • Give gymnasts the opportunity to mix with new coaches • Gymnasts can refine skills, and work new skills • Gymnasts will train in different clubs, some of which will have better facilities than their own • Gymnasts can work closely with other youngsters who will be in their team in National Finals and can create a good team atmosphere • One of the biggest benefits to coaches is education. They can learn from others, refine techniques, share ideas.

On the Sunday of the first training session of 2013, the buzz of excitement was clear for everyone to see. Seven Clubs, multiple coaches and over 40 gymnasts all working together for one purpose; to improve and strengthen men’s gymnastics in London. The benefits outlined above were clearly evident and everyone took away a positive experience and a sense of belonging.

Lorna has grand plans to expand the Regional Squad training further and we look forward to the success of the squads and their members. Japanese Tsunami affected children's visit to Ladywell Gymnastics Club - follow up. CONGRATULATIONS

Sometimes a surprise package arrives totally To Freddie & Stacy on the birth of their unexpectedly and arouses the curiosity. When the baby daughter – Matilda Ros e package is pretty large - the imagination runs riot.

Such a package arrived at the Club premises recently - and there was a hum of anticipation as coaches scrambled to open it.

Our eager anticipation wasn’t to be wasted, as a beautiful framed picture emerged from the wrapping. The picture was of a group of Japanese children and Ladywell Gymnastics Club children, taken during a visit to the Club premises during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Freddie Mason is a DAD! Well who'd have thought he'd ever settle down let alone become a parent? Well done Stacy for keeping Freddie's feet firmly on the ground or was it the ball and chain?

Everyone at Croydon School of Gymnastics sends their love & best wishes. We congratulate you on the birth of your baby daughter (Matilda Rose) who was born at 2.27am on 11th March 2013. Freddie asked did I want to be called Nanny or Auntie Jackie to his baby so I guess with a name like Matilda that makes me Auntie TRUNCH!!!!

Freddie and Stacy were both former members of our squad many years ago, in fact Freddie started at the age of 5 (Now age 31) and Stacy about the age of The Japanese Olympic Committee had most 8. When Freddie is not working away doing his stunt thoughtfully sent us this beautiful gift as a follow up to work, he can still be seen coaching at the club. In their sponsored trip to London for the Olympics last fact he's been working at the club since Christmas summer of children who were all effected by the building us a new kitchen and has been doing lots of terrible Tsunami of 2011. electrical work as well as fixing computer problems. Don't know what we'd do without you Freddie but They visited the Club for a day of fun, games and thanks a million for being so loyal and committed to cultural exchange - all of which are visible from small the club. images placed around the edge of the main picture. We now look forward to the next generation of Just when the most vivid memories of that magical Mason's running around the gym. (God help me)! day were beginning to fade - this amazing permanent memento of the event arrived to capture the occasion for posterity. Jackie Lewis Head Coach & Director of Training

Although he will cover other coaches’ absences where possible. Chris is also one of the clubs safety officers and can also be found compering many competitions/ events within the club at weekends. He has been associated with the club now for 32 years, has a wealth of knowledge within the sport and is one of the clubs senior coaches.

To Christopher Hunter as he receives a Jack Chris married in 2005 to Kelly Hunter (formally known Petchey Leader Award from Chief Inspector as Roach) they both met at the club as Kelly’s sister Nick Collins for 32 years service to was in our squad and now Kelly heads our pre-school Croydon School of Gymnastics section. They both now have two daughter’s Zoe & Isabelle aged 6 & 2 years and all four are now very Christopher Hunter who will be celebrated his 40th much a part of the club. Birthday on 19th March 2013, can be seen collecting his Jack Petchey - Leaders Award from Inspector Nick Collins at the Secombe Theatre in Sutton on Thursday 14 th March 2013. Chris was nominated for this special award for his 32 years dedication to the club.

Pictured Above - Croydon School of Gymnastics Front Row left to right – Frankie Connolly, Paul Newton, The Mayor of Sutton Cllr Sean Brennan, William Brown Veselin Kavaldzhiev Back Row left to right Kurtis Peck, Paulina Lisiecka, Christopher Hunter & Joshua Lock-

The 8 Award Winners from Croydon School of Gymnastics were all invited along with their family & friends to attend the Jack Petchey Regional Awards Ceremony held at the Secombe Centre in Sutton on Thursday 14 th March 2013 . With so many young people aged between 11 & 25 from many different Sports Clubs, Theatre Groups, Christopher Hunter joined Croydon School of Dance & Drama, Arts, Youth Clubs & Education the Gymnastics at the age of 8 years. He steadily awards evening had to split across th th progressed through the clubs recreational programme 2 nights 13 /14 March for the recipients to collect eventually gaining “Squad Status”. Christopher has their awards. Everyone came together including won many accolades over the years both regionally teachers, coaches and leaders to join in with the and nationally and has been in many festivals and celebrations. displays. He was even part of the delegation that went out to Sweden in 1999 for The World Gymnaestrada. This ceremony really high-lighted the positive After retiring from his gymnastics went onto university attributes of young people, and they were made to but always returned to the club every holiday period. feel really special as each award winner was When Chris finished his studies he re-joined the club presented with a boxed medallion in recognition of and gained his first level of coaching qualification and their achievement. became an established member of the clubs coaching team. In 2003 Chris was called up by the army and All those who received an award that evening are was one of the British Soldiers who fought in the Iraq truly a credit to themselves, their families and their War. Due to his work & his Territorial Army club. Not forgetting of course the support and commitments Chris can only manage to get into the encouragement they have been given from their gym to coach regularly every Thursday evening where parents and their coaches. Well done to all our award he works within the clubs adult programme, winners. Keep up the hard work it really does pay off in the end! The popular TV stars must have worked extremely hard in training under the strict eye of coach Neil as the performance they put into the routine was very creditable. Possibly a new out of age Prep A Men’s Pair for Heathrow? Watch this space!

“When we initially started working on this piece, I was amazed at how serious Ant & Dec were and how much they actually wanted to be involved in doing. They were keen to train hard and master the elements, along with getting the choreography just right. Dress rehearsal on the day didn’t quite go according to plan, as Dec injured his toe and we had to stop mid routine. However, show time came around What a busy few months for the Heathrow Acrobats. and it was time to go live on National TV…I couldn’t After performing as Spelbound at the London 2012 believe their outfits….gold sparkly shorts!! All in all this Rhythmic Competitions to a packed house, they then was really good fun and a thoroughly enjoyable moved on to the magical Closing Ceremony and gave a experience.” stunning performance to an audience of millions around the World. Nic Yellop (Spelbound Choreographer) And between all this work with celebrities the day job “It was a real honour to be asked to choreograph a has to continue. The members of Spelbound and the section for the Closing Ceremony, though a little other Heathrow Acrobats continue to experience daunting knowing the amount of viewers worldwide! success Regionally, Nationally and Internationally. Performing in the packed stadium, with all those Many of the girls also still represent their school, people watching and the immense atmosphere, Surbiton High, which works in partnership with amongst some real greats including Take That, the Heathrow GC to provide the best possible conditions in Spice Girls and One Direction, was really a once in a education and gymnastics to allow the gymnasts to lifetime experience for the gymnasts.” flourish. Recent results include success for Heathrow at an International in Vinnitsa, a Heathrow Invitational Nic Yellop (Spelbound Choreographer) Acro Competition (with gymnasts from across the This was followed by training with Diversity in country) and most recently success at both the November. The trick was for Ashley Banjo Regional Acro and the Regional Schools Acro. (Choreographer of Diversity BGT Winners 2009) to work with Neil Griffiths and Nic Yellop (Coach and “On starting this competition, we were all aware that Choreographer to Spelbound BGT Winners 2010) to only first place was good enough to qualify through to fuse their styles and produce a performance fit for the the National Finals. Surbiton High School entered pairs Queen. And that they did, combining the strength and in every age group, along with U14 & U19 groups. flexibility of Spelbound with the speed and imagination After some wonderful performances, all the SHS of Diversity. A truly outstanding performance, that partnerships won Gold (with further podium places merged the very best each group could offer in a too). As a Head of Gymnastics, I couldn’t have been seamless production. prouder – Everybody qualified - what an amazing result! “Working to incorporate Ashley Banjo and his team into a Spelbound piece was a real challenge, as we Now on to Stoke….” were trying to create something which was a fusion between two completely different styles. After training Nic Yellop (Surbiton High Head Gymnastics together for several hours, the end result was good Coach) and we thoroughly enjoyed performing on the Royal Whilst representing Great Britain at the Maia World Variety stage for a second time.” Nic Yellop Cup in Portugal, Women’s Group (Georgia Lancaster, Elise Matthews & Millie Spalding) were unbeatable Ashley Banjo said “We’ve had so many positive taking the GOLD. After ending 2nd in the Balance and comments about the collaboration. People loved it, Dynamic Routines they upped their game and which is always nice to hear. Just got to do it again demonstrated their class to top the field on the final soon!” day with their combined routine. Two Mixed Pairs were selected and Chris Rogers and Eleanor Franks February saw some new visitors to Heathrow when Ant were agonisingly close to the medals finishing in 4th and Dec came to visit for their Saturday Night place by just 0.200. Dominic Smith and Alice Upcott Takeaway Show. finished the day in a fantastic SILVER medal position Many thanks to coaches Kath and Rob and all the parents that made the trip possible by both travelling as chaperones and welfare officers but also helping with the necessary fundraising.

Rob and Kath, both no strangers to International Competition. In the World Championships of 2003 both took Gold in the Team event for Tumbling. Kath was Great Britain's first Individual tumbling Champion in 1997, adding a bronze to her collection in 2001 and a silver in 2003! Not many can say they have a full set of World Championship Individual tumbling medals. She won the European title in 2004 and the British Championships an amazing 8 times. Added to this Kath has a glittering array of medals of all colours from World cup, World Games and Invitational Internationals.

Rob also experienced success as an Individual Tumbler winning a World Championship Bronze in 1999. He holds a European Tumbling Champion title won back in Richmond Tumblers were invited by World 1998. Championship and World Record holder Senior Men’s Tumbler , Kalon Ludvigson to attend the Kalon Ludvigson Invitational held in Salt Lake City, Utah USA over the 15th and 16th March. 16 Elite tumblers travelled to Utah along with RGA Tumbling coaches Kath & Rob Small to compete with 600 gymnasts from across the USA, Canada, Poland, South Africa and the UK.

The event got off to a great start on Friday the 15th for Richmond with all the level 9 + gymnasts qualifying for the finals in great positions and Arthur Polley taking 11-12 Men’s RGA’s first Gold in the level 9 Men’s 15+. Freddie Lomax - Bromley Valley Gymnastics Club

Saturday the 16th was a busy day for coaches and 11-12 Women’s supporters with 15 RGA gymnasts competing in nearly Alice Kelly - Richmond Gymnastics Association every competition slot through the day, but there was Charlotte Wilson - Richmond Gymnastics Association plenty to cheer as RGA tumblers pulled out all the stops Isabella Mais - Richmond Gymnastics Association and took medal after medal with some stunning tumbles and for many first tumbles landed in major 13-14 Men’s competitions. At the end of a long day RGA had won Harry Leaddley - Richmond Gymnastics Association another 6 Golds, 2 Silvers and 2 Bronze. Harry Kilby - Richmond Gymnastics Association Brandon Ellis-Frew - Bromley Valley Gymnastics Club Coaches Kath & Rob commented “It was amazing to Dominic Mensah - Southwark Gymnastics Club travel so far and yet still see the gymnasts doing their best despite having to adapt to being in a very different 13-14 Women’s time zone and tumbling on a raised podium for the first Lucy Eliman - Richmond Gymnastics Association time. It was for many (Georgie, Mia, Phoebe, Isabel, Erin, Finlay, Ben and Harry) their first experience of 15-16 Men’s competing internationally.” They added “ A special well Josh Bland - Richmond Gymnastics Association done to the following tumblers for landing new moves in major competition : Josh and Ben double straights, 17-18 Women’s Phoebe double tuck, Erin double twist and Hannah full Heather Cowell - Richmond Gymnastics Association in pike. “ Hannah McKnight - Richmond Gymnastics Association Kalon , World Championship Senior Men’s tumbler commented “ RGA tumblers certainly made an impact at Senior Men’s the competition, you could see they were well coached Abdullah Izzidien - Richmond Gymnastics and a talented squad and we look forward to seeing Association them back in the USA soon.” A & V Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is looking for Level 1 and Level 2 Rhythmic Gymnastics coaches and volunteers to support our growing club.

To advertise positions vacant at your club here in the Volunteers will be offered free coaching or judge newsletter London matters and on the website please training with support to build their career path. e-mail all information to: We run classes in London SE3 and E16 as well as [email protected] in Erith in Kent.

If interested please e-mail Mayfield Gymnastics Club based in Tooting, [email protected] London SW17 needs gymnastic coaches both recreational and women’s artistic

Interested? Contact by e-mail [email protected] or phone 0208 767 2094

Futunity UK are looking for suitably qualified Gymnastics coaches, level 1, 2 and 3 to coach in our busy gymnastics club in Hillingdon, Middlesex.

Vacancies We are also seeking coaches to work in local schools providing lunch time, after school and Volunteers curriculum time gymnastics sessions. All sessions (UKCC Level 1-3 course fees paid by club) based in the borough of Hillingdon and Women’s Artistic level 2+ surrounding boroughs.

Men’s Artistic level 2+ Please email a CV and covering letter to Helen Rhythmic gymnastics level 2+ Heanen at [email protected] . Current enhanced CRB required For further enquiries please

We are a growing North London based club with give us a call 01895 251224, vacancies at three venues in N9, N21, and EN4 or check out our website and require enthusiastic, self motivated, reliable www.futunityuk.com . coaches/volunteers.

5 - 23 hours per week available Pay rates between £7 - £18 per hour

Please send CV to Sean Sampath the club Secretary [email protected]

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Crystal Palace Gymnastics Club are looking for general and pre-school coaches/volunteers to work part time. Daytime and early evening slots are available

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable coaches/volunteers. Training and guidance will be given and the chance to progress your coaches skills.

If interested please contact Penny Burrows 07973 863263 or [email protected] Women's Artistic/ GFA Coaches. Our current Coaching Team comprises mainly Coaches who have been with the Club for a long time Salary - £ competitive - depending on so the ability to integrate quickly to a new environment experience and qualifications. is essential.

Due to increased activity at the Club - Ladywell The post is offered on a FULL TIME or PART TIME Gymnastics Club is seeking to recruit at least one and basis and although the post will be based at the possibly two dedicated Women’s Artistic Gymnastics/ premises of Ladywell Gymnastics Club; travel and GFA Coaches to supplement our existing roster of work within other clubs / venues may also be required. experienced Coaches. Applicants should be flexible in approach as from time to time, the contracted hours may need to be adjusted Pay and hours will depend on the applicant’s current to assist in the running of or participation of Club qualification and experience levels . Gymnasts at an event or competition.

Ladywell Gymnastics Club is based in Catford, South In the first instance contact the Club by sending a East London and is one of the longest established covering letter and CV by email to gymnastics Clubs in the UK. Membership at the Club [email protected] using COACH APPLICATION as ranges in age from two years old to Adults. your subject line or you can post your CV to:

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