Gymnasts Beat the Heat Selected gymnasts dived into the club’s annual “Aqua-batics” sessions during the February hot spell. See all the photos on the website. www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au

Berri District Youth Club

Newsletter

Term One, 2015

IMPORTANT DATES

Cirque De Gymnastique

Helsinki Troupe Camp

14th & 15th March

Gym Classes Start

Tue 3rd, Wed 4th & Thurs

5th March

Berri Easter Carnival

Display and Cake stall

Saturday 4th April

Term One Finishes

7th, 8th & 9th April

Gym SA Congress

(Beginner/Accredited Coach-

es)

April 18th-Kindergym

April 19th-Gymnastics

Full Classes

All gymnastics classes are

now full! We have another

record of 240 gymnasts

and an extensive waiting

list for this year which is

now closed.

If you would like to join

please see instructions

below.

Our Vision is that the Berri District Youth Club Inc. is recognised with-in the community for developing gymnastics as the best physical and personal activity for the youth in the area. Our Mission is to provide the opportunities for all members regardless of sex, race or ability to develop their involvement, skill level and per-sonal satisfaction in their chosen sport.

To register for the 2016 waiting

list go to the club’s website

www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au

On the front page under the

welcome section click on

“Membership Enquiry Form”.

Inside Story Headline

2015 Class Session Times (ages as of 1/1/15) Kindergym (0-5yrs)-Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am (some spots still available)

Opals (5yrs)/Emeralds (6 yrs)– Wednesdays 4.15-5.15pm (class full)

Sapphires A (7-8yrs)-Tuesdays 4.45-5.45pm (class full)

Sapphires B (7-8yrs)-Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm (class full)

Diamonds A (9-11yrs)-Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm (class full)

Diamonds B (9– 11yrs)-Thursdays 4.45-5.45pm (class full)

Rubies (12-14yrs)-Thursdays 6.00-7.00pm (class full)

Silvers/Golds (15-18yrs/19–40+yrs)– Thursdays 6.00-7.00pm (class full)

Platinums Troupe (Selected gymnasts)-Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm (class full)

Helsinki Troupe (Selected gymnasts)-Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm (class full)

Note-police checks are required for all adult gymnasts (18yrs & Over)

2014 Coaches in Charge Karen Baxter—ph:0418 810 940 (Kindergym/Opals-Emeralds/Sapphires B)

Carolyn Martin-ph:0421 784 332 (Diamonds B/ Platinums & Helsinki Troupes)

Jane McFarlane ph:0400 179 899 (Head Coach-Sapphires A, Diamonds A, Rubies,

Silvers/Golds)

Hot Weather Policy

Classes are cancelled on the morning of your

session when the forecast is… Opals/Emeralds/Sapphires B– 36o or hotter

Sapphires A/Diamonds A & B and all Senior groups-37o or hotter

Kindergym-is rarely cancelled and members will be advised via club website/facebook.

Usually following more than 3 or 4 days of excessive heat.

Don’t forget your Water Bottles!!

Healthy Food Policy Parents are reminded about our “Healthy Food” policy. If gymnasts need to

eat in-between gym sessions keep it healthy eg: cheese and crackers,

yogurt, salads, fruit, healthy sandwiches or meals to heat up in our

microwave (remember “No Nuts”). Extra water is available from the water

cooler in the kitchen. Please leave the special treats such as soft drinks,

chips, lollies, pizza etc for club fundraisers and competitions.

Important Reminder-Car Parking We can have up to 120 people coming and going in between each gym session so it’s very important that we all obey the rules and keep our members and their families safe. Members Parking

All members must park in the gravel car park at the side of the hall.

Parents/caregivers are then required to walk their children to and from the gym hall.

Children may not leave the hall until they are collected by a parent or caregiver from the

“Viewing Room” only. (Not outside or from the foyer please as coaches need to check that all children

are leaving with the right person).

Coaches/Committee Parking

Directly out the front of the gym hall.

Also Parallel Parking along the gym side of Wilkinson Street by the pine logs.

No Parking Rules (to reduce traffic congestion and members being hit by cars)

No Parking across the road on Wilkinson St–it is reserved for resident’s only.

“Drop & go” is banned by the club as there is not a safe area to do so. Maps are available from the front desk.

Note-the club has a duty of care to its members and visitors which includes a safe entrance and exit

to the gym hall. Anyone who does not obey these rules will be subject to the committees disciplinary

actions which may include cancellation of your membership. BDYC Committee.

2015 Fees and payment conditions $35 Insurance—per gymnasts/per year.

Fees for First child/family member

Special Price $135 per year (paid in full by 27th March)

Normal Price $150 per year

Fees for Second child and any subsequent children/family members

Special Price $115 per year (paid in full by 27th March)

Normal Price $130 per year

Fees must be paid OR Payment plans organised by 26th March. Please see our

club Treasurer Leanne van der Hoek ph: 0410 272 192 (on-line payment

information is available from the front desk).

Note-Memberships will now be suspended if payment requirements/arrangements

are not met and no gymnastics classes will be undertaken until full payment is

received.

$50 Sport & Rec Vouchers are

available from your child’s school

to use towards your yearly fees.

Club Cleaners A big thank you to Skye Hampel and Tammy Thomson who have volunteered to be our cleaners this

year. Please assist them by wiping your feet on the mat in the doorway, placing all your rubbish in

the bins provided and leaving the viewing room neat and tidy. Thank you.

Lost Property Lost

One of our mum’s has lost two ladies rings during the Working Bee recently. If found please contact

the Head Coach asap ph: 0400 179 899 thank you.

Reminder

Make sure you name all your belongings for easy return including drink bottles, clothing and shoes. A

lost property box is located in the viewing room and all items left over at the end of each term are

given to goodwill.

Kindergym Kids T-shirts- $15 each.

Leotards- $10 & $35

See Leader Karen Baxter.

Australia Day Theme

The first session back for 2015 was a great way to celebrate Australia Day.

We still have vacancies for this session and new members are welcome to

come along on Wednesdays at 9.30am and register at the front desk.

New Equipment During the holiday break we purchased and set up a new horizontal bar

thanks to the Cadbury grant we won last year. The junior gymnastics

groups have also had their mini-tramp mat replaced.

Annual Working Bee 22 members participated in our annual working bee on the 24th January.

They cleaned the clubrooms from top to bottom earning themselves 20

“Best Club Member” points. They also enjoyed a FREE lunch thanks to Big

River Supermarket Barmera.

Level One Supporter (up to $99)

Coaches Corner

Welcome New Beginner Coaches

Amanda Rodden, Cheryl Burgemeister, Blake Hampel, Ebony Lange and Emily Ramos.

New Junior Coaches

13 year old Tyson Stidiford and Phoebe Rodden 11.

Newly Weds

Congratulations to our senior gymnasts Amber Hartley and Nathan Burgess

who were married over the summer break.

2015 Gym SA Coaches Congress

Saturday 18th April-Kindergym

Sunday 19th April– Gymnastics

Please see the head coach asap to book your courses and earn up to “6” updating points.

Northern Area Clubs Gymnastics Competition Due to circumstances beyond our control this year’s competition at Ingle Farm will not go ahead.

The club has decide to include the Rubies (12-14yrs) and Silvers (15-18yrs) in the Berri Gymnastics

Competition in June and the Golds (19-40+) will have the opportunity to compete in the Masters

Games in Adelaide on 10th October. The NACGC competition will be back on the club’s calendar next

year.

Return of Trophies and Plaques 2014 NACGC Encouragement Award winners are reminded to return their plaques for engraving .

Also 2014 Best Club Member perpetual trophies to be returned asap. Thank you.

Best Club Member– How it works Volunteer to help the club (see list of jobs on the foyer noticeboard).

Points will be awarded at the end of each task.

A running tally will be placed on the notice board in the viewing room

and the club website at the beginning of terms 1, 2 & 3.

The gymnast with the most points at the end of the year will be

awarded “Best Club Member”.

Awards are for both Junior (7-12yrs) & Senior (13-18yrs).

Age groups as of 1st January that particular year.

Winners will have their name engraved on the club trophy (to be

returned after the Christmas break) and a replica trophy to keep.

Have fun and good luck!

Remember-Points become void if members do not follow the club rules and code of conduct.

NB: Points are calculated from Nov (after Presentation Night) until the end of October the following year. This encourages members to participate in the summer break activities and also allows time for the trophies to be engraved.

New Clubrooms

Updated Plans

A lot of “behind the scenes” work has been happening during the summer break on our new

clubrooms project. See the viewing room notice board for the latest plans. Members will be busy

fundraising again this year for all our new equipment.

Club Shop The club has its own uniform shop for members to purchase club uniforms, training gear and

accessories. The shop is open at the end of each gym session for your convenience. Please remember that at all other times this room is closed and used for our coaches and committee only. Thank you.

Gymnaestrada Troupe Our gymnasts have been training right through the holidays working on their routine for the 2015

World Gymnaestrada. Pictured are members of the troupe Rebekah

Thomson 10, Belinda Rayner 12 and Michael Herrmann. The troupe attended

a training session at the Payneham gym with the SA coordinators and then

a session at the Marion gym to train their harder skills with a “harness” and

had a few more hours of “foam pit time”.

Holiday Gymnastics Program-The troupe will hold another program during

the term one school holidays. It will include a gymnastics session in the gym,

refreshments and a gymnastics movie. Information flyer out soon.

Cirque De Gymnastique-Our troupe members will perform three shows in

Adelaide on Saturday 14th March as part of the Fringe Festival. Tickets

can be purchased on-line @ fringetix.

BERRI DISTRICT YOUTH CLUB

2015 Sponsorship Table If your business would like to support us please contact Secretary Jane McFarlane ph: 0400 179 899

Supporters Level One Supporter (see Club Working Bee, page 4).

Level Two Supporter (100+)

Level Three Supporter ($200+)

Sponsors

Mate Sponsor ($100+)

Champion Sponsor ($200+)

Hero Sponsor ($300+)

Legend Sponsors ($500+)

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Berri District Youth Club Inc.

PO Box 447

Berri, SA, 5343

Email: bdycgymnastics@hotmail.com

Website: www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au

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2015 BDYC COMMITTEE

President-Peter Jarvis ph:0419 812 615

Vice President-Karen Baxter ph:0418 810 940

Secretary/Public Officer/Member Protection

-Jane McFarlane ph:0400 179 899

Minutes Secretary-Cheryl Burgemeister.

Treasurer-Leanne Van Der Hoek ph: 0410 272 192

Committee Members

Jody Scott, Carolyn Martin and Tammy Thomson.

Other Club Positions

Photographer-Jannette Fulham

Website Co-ordinator-Chris Fulham

Cleaners-Skye Hampel and Tammy Thomson

Patron-Wanda Herrmann

Parent Volunteers-If you would like to help out with club events and

fundraisers please see Jane McFarlane. Police checks are required.