Christmas Wishes - YMCA€¦ · Christmas Wishes Christmas is a time of joy, giving, family and happiness for many, however it can also be a time of sadness for the loss of loved

Christmas WishesChristmas is a time of joy, giving, family and happiness for many, however it can also be a time of sadness for the loss of loved ones, or simply that you are missing being with the ones that you love. We hope that the spirit of giving of love, joy, friendship and caring fill your Christmas celebrations and we reflect on those less fortunate.

To this end YMCA Geelong has established a giving program that you and your families and friends are welcome to drop off non perishable goods to Newtown stadium where we will work with our community partners to ensure it touches those most in need this Christmas.

Our programs are winding down for 2013 and there has been lots of personal achievements, friends made, leadership opportunities, playing, jumping, bouncing and barracking occur across the variety of programs we offer at Camp Wyuna, North Geelong, Newtown and Bannockburn.In 2014 we will be looking to increase programs for the community, develop a Strategic Plan that will help shape our future and we’d love to hear your thoughts at the time.

Till then, stay safe and have a Merry Christmas.

- Shona ElandYMCA Geelong Acting CEO

YMCA Geelong Facebook Pages We are moving with the times at YMCA Geelong and are launching into Facebook. We will use this channel to communicate on a regular basis about programs, events, celebrations and even changes to programs so Like us and share our page with your friends.

facebook.com/ymcageelonginc and facebook.com/campwyuna

Inside this issue:

Christmas message 1

Event calendar 2

YMCA Staff News 2

Important notices 3

Y Service Club 3

Competitive Gym Camp 4

Newtown Basketball 4

North Geelong Notices 4

Women’s Gymnastics 5

All Abilities 5

Men’s Gymnastics 6

YMCA Programs 7-9

YMCA Camp Wyuna 10

YMCA Bannockburn 10

More services at the Y 11

Public Holidays:

Newtown & North Geelong receptions will be closed on the following public holidays:

Australia Day 27th January Labour Day 10th March

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and learning the ropes at YMCA Geelong. If you see Shona around be sure to stop and say hi.

Gemma Santilli: We would also like to say a sad farewell to gymnastics coach Gemma Santilli who will be leaving YMCA Geelong at the conclusion of 2013 to pursue a full time position at Western Health as an Occupational Therapist. Gemma has been instrumental in the success of the WAG level 1 - 3 programs at YMCA Geelong and we wish her all the best at her new job. YMCA Board News

In November the Annual General Meeting was held and welcomed one new member from the community into the Board, Sharon Jones. Sharon is Commercial Business Manager at Target Australia. When asked why did she want to join the board she replied “I’m looking to give back to my community”. Sharon’s skills will be most welcome on the Board and will assist the board in ensuring that YMCA Geelong deliver on our mission and vision.

At a similar time we also farewell Margot Stork who has been a Board Member for three years. Margot’s tireless energy was welcomed and assisted the Board with many strategic decisions during her time. We thank Margot and wish her well in the future.

YMCA Staff News

Colin Hunt: After 5 years as CEO of YMCA Geelong, Colin Hunt resigned in November. Colin had been involved in the capital works program at Camp Wyuna, the extension to the Newtown Stadium’s Mezzanine floor and the establishment of a partnership with the Golden Plains Shire which has seen the Y able to deliver programs to the broader Geelong community. He also oversaw the transition of Geelong Gymnastics Centre Co-op Ltd becoming part of the YMCA family two years ago. Colin is planning to have a well deserved break with his family before getting back into work in 2014. We thank Colin for his leadership and guidance and being part of the YMCA Geelong journey.

Shona Eland: Acting CEO, Shona Eland is filling his shoes in the interim till the recruitment process is completed in early 2014. We welcome Shona who has had more than 20 years experience in the Sport and Recreation Industry as a programmer, event manager, Sports development Officer and 15 years experience in management roles with YMCA Victoria. Shona is certainly enjoying meeting the participants, parents and coaches and staff from across our operations

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Competitive Gymnastics Holiday Training week 1 & 2Mon 13th - Fri 24th

Newtown Reception January Holidays Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday 13th - 24th January: 10 - 3pm

North Geelong Office January Holidays Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday 13th - 24th January: 9 - 5:30pm

Term 1, 2014 begins Tues 28th January

- Sat 5th April

Reception Closed

Reception Open

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Carpark RedevelopmentThanks for your patience during our progress of the Newtown Stadium Carpark Redevelopment. Many of our participants at Newtown Stadium will have noticed that safety fencing has now been erected and work has commenced on the earth works for the car park redevelopment project. The bulk of the earth works will be completed by the 20th of December, then a retaining wall will be erected before the final preparation prior to asphalting in late January. We will then need to do some landscaping works and line markings before we commence educating our customers on the one way traffic flow. We are grateful for the funding support from TAC, City of Greater Geelong and the Y Services Club who are assisting us in ensuring that we have a safe traffic management system at Newtown Stadium.

Y Service Club - Christmas Eve Carols - Can you lend a hand? For nearly 60 years the Y Service Cub has supported YMCA Geelong and the Geelong Community. Y Services clubs are worldwide service groups. They meet regularly both socially and formally at meetings and seek to assist YMCA Geelong with our programs for the community. In 2013 the Y Service Club contributed more than $11,000 to replace the lights in the Gymnasium at Newtown Stadium with LED lights and they are making a significant contribution to the car park re development project at Newtown. Now they need a hand and have asked YMCA Geelong members and participants from across our four locations if they could lend a hand to stage the 2013 Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve at Johnstone Park. They urgently need 15 people (over the age of 15 years) for 3 hours on Tuesday 24th December to assist the staging of the event. If you are able to assist it would be greatly appreciated.

Contact Club President Jaryd deBeer on 0405804586.

Y Service Club The Y Service Club is the quiet worker around the Y, Supporting the board, Staff and the members in many ways. Their most recent initiative has been the provision of L.E.D lights in Newtown Stadium, this means not only a reduction to our Carbon Footprint but also a significant cost saving both of which are ongoing benefits. The club celebrates 60 Years of service to the Y next April, a magnificent achievement. Club Meetings are held on Monday Evenings and visitors are most welcome. Contact Club President Jaryd deBeer on 0405804586 or Y staff who will provide you with more information.

Y Service Club President Jaryd DeBeer holding one of the old stadium lamps and electrician Noel Junk holding one of the new LED lamps recently installed in the Newtown Gymnastics Centre.


Women’s Competitive Gymnastics Pre Season Training Day Camps- 8th and 10th January 2014YMCA Geelong will be offering all WAG Gymnastics State and National levels 4 – 10 the opportunity to participate in two pre-season training day camps.

These will incorporate a mixture of gymnastics training with fun, active cross training to get physically and mentally prepared for the approaching year ahead. The camps are based at Newtown Stadium and will be utilizing local facilities and services to provide an action packed two days. For more details please contact customer service department on 5223 2714 or email: [email protected].

Basketball at Newtown Stadium:YMCA Geelong runs a number of opportunities for budding basketball stars at grassroots level. Our experienced, enthusiastic basketball team will teach your child the basics of this wonderful game.Our Thursday evening “Aussie Slammers” classes give children the opportunity to learn and master basic basketball skills in a non-competitive environment and enable them to progress to play in basketball competitions in the future.

Our “Social Basketball” competition runs every Wednesday afternoon and is a fantastic way to start learning to play competitive basketball in a safe, fun, non-threatening environment. Come with a team or as an individual! Come and join our basketball team for a free trial next term! Bookings essential!

Contact our customer service department for more details on 5223 2714.

YMCA North Geelong StadiumCollection of children:

All children must be collected from the foyer after they have finished their class. Children must be collected by an adult or an older sibling to ensure the safety of all participants. Children are not permitted to meet their parents in the car park or on the street after classes, as this is an unsafe practice. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Hot Weather day’s North Geelong:

YMCA North Geelong Stadium venue is pleased to advise that the centre has a Air Conditioning System and classes will run on extreme weather day’s. If for any reason that classes do need to be cancelled, the families will be notified.


Women’s Victorian Gymnastics Championships 9th - 10th and 16th - 17th November 2014The annual Women’s Finals for State levels 4 – 10 and National levels 4 and 5 were held over two weekends in November at the Geelong Arena. Participation into this event is via qualification and YMCA Geelong Women’s program was successful in qualifying 21 gymnasts through to Finals.

Exceptional mention goes to the following achievements by teams and individuals:

• State 5: Silver team medallists

• National 4: Silver team medallists

• Rose Blackhall: National 4, Bronze AA and Gold Bars

• Grace Wright-Janocha: National 4, Gold Vault

• Laila McLennan: National 4, Silver Floor

• Lily Dawson: State 5, Gold Beam

• Mila Blyth: National 5, Gold Floor, Bronze Vault

• Nicole Page: State 10, Bronze Beam

• Keir Duvall: State 10 open, Gold AA, Bronze Vault, Gold Bars, Beam and Floor

• Amelia Foote: State 8 Artistry award beam

Congratulations gymnasts and coaches on an incredible set of results.

YMCA All Abilities GymnasticsThe gymnasts from our All Abilities program had the opportunity to join in the YMCA Geelong Gymsafe Championships at the end of the month. The students had a lot of fun competing in the competition and really enjoyed the experience. We had a number of our gymnasts achieve a new skill or a new small achievement like jumping up onto a box unassisted for the first time during the competition, which was an extra bit of excitement for the coach and the children. The students were all excited about receiving their medals, certificates and ribbons, and are all looking forward to the next Gymsafe competition.

The All Abilities programs has grown over the past term with the gymnasts developing well in the program. All the gymnasts have achieved new skills and are enjoying the experience of gymnastics. In term one 2014 we are opening up more classes to cater for the growing program.

If you are interested in finding out more about the ranges of classes that are on offer from Edgym to adult classes, please contact Kerri at our North Geelong Venue for further details (5277 9364).

Pictured above: Rose Blackhall, National 4

Pictured above: State 5 Silver Team Medallists

Pictured above: National 4 Silver Team Medallists


MAG State Boys GymnasticsThe MAG State boys have just concluded their competition season for the year with some fantastic results. We would like to congratulate the boys and Lachlan for the amazing effort they have put into their training and competitions for 2013, and wish them all the luck for 2014.

Footscray Invitational:

MAG level 4: • Joseph Donald: 1st Floor, 1st Vault, 1st P Bars, 1st High Bar, 1st AA • Keegan Stamp: 3rd Pommel, 2nd Rings, 3rd High bar, 3rd AA • Aaron Hayden: 3rd Floor, 3rd Rings, 3rd Vault, =2nd P Bars MAG level 5: • Stirling Jeans: =3rd Floor, 3rd Rings, =1st High Bar, 2nd AA • Toby McCarney: 2nd Floor • Riley Lewis: 2nd Pommel, 3rd High Bar • Matthew Bagnara: 1st Rings, 1st P Bars

BTYC Competition:

MAG Level 4: • Joseph Donald: =2nd Floor, 1st Pommel, 1st Rings, =2nd Vault, 1st P Bars, 2nd High Bar, 1st AA • Keegan Stamp: 3rd Pommel, =3rd Rings, 1st Vault, 2nd P Bars • Aaron Hayden: 2nd Rings MAG level 5: • Toby McCarney: 1st Vault, 1st P Bars, 2nd High Bar, 1st AA • Matthew Bagnara: 3rd Pommel, 1st Rings, 3rd Vault, 1st P bars, 2nd AA • Stirling Jeans: 2nd Pommel, 2nd Rings, 2nd Vault, =2nd High Bar, 3rd AA • Riley Lewis: 1st Pommel • Thomas Bourke: =2nd Floor

MAG National Boys Gymnastics

The MAG National boys are busy working towards an early competition season in 2014, starting in March. The boys are busy working on new skills for the up and coming competition season. We wish the boys and the coaches the best of luck for their competition season in 2014.


Competitive TrampolineCongratulations to the following competitors who received some fantastic results at the BTYC Trampoline Competition on the 1st December, 2013.

Level 2 Women: Kirralee Jones: 2nd place on Tramp / 3rd place on Double-Mini Tramp Miyah Daglas: 3rd place at Tumbling

Level 3 Women: Neesha Burmeister: 1st place on Tramp / 3rd place on Double-Mini-Tramp

Level 3 Men: Harry Forrest: 1st place on Tramp Daniel Erwin: 2nd place on Tramp / 3rd on Double-Mini-Tramp

Level 4 Men: Angus Higgins: 1st on Double-Mini-Tramp

YMCA CheerleadingYMCA Geelong has just finished their competition season for the Year. The girls have come away with Fifth Place in the POM section at Nationals, and a second and third placing at the Power Up Show case competition. We would like to thank the Cheerleaders and their wonderful coaches Hayley and Serena for the fantastic display’s they have put on during the year for the YMCA. If you are interested in coming along to try Cheerleading, we have a free come and try day on Saturday 21st December from 3.30pm to 5.00pm at our North Geelong Venue.

YMCA Vacation Care Program:Thank you to Yodgee Footwear on Pakington St Newtown for donating their unused shoe boxes and other boxes to our Vacation Care Program. We will be sure to make some wonderful creations during our upcoming January school holiday. Many thanks from all of us at the YMCA Vacation Care Program.

YMCA TRAMP COMPETITORS:

Left to right: Neesha Burmeister, Angus Higgins, Kirralee Jones, Daniel Erwin, Miyah Daglas, Chantel Glogolja, Harry Forrest, Kyle Anderson


Children’s Week at YMCA GeelongAt YMCA Geelong we all let our inner children out to play during Children’s Week 2013 (19 - 27th Nov). After successfully applying for and receiving a Children’s week grant from the City of Greater Geelong, the Preschool Programs Team added 6 extra special Children’s Week classes to their week so that other children from the community and from local organisations (e.g. Northern Bay’s Karen Families, Mama Geelong’s Playgroup, and others) could come and participate free in our EdGym and our Little EdGym classes.

To our delight, all the classes were booked to capacity (about 70 participants). The responses from the children and the parent’s feedback was overwhelmingly positive and has been a fantastic way to promote our Preschool Programs. Some of our After-school recreational gymnastics, trampolining and competitive classes also got in the spirit of Children’s week with many a SuperHero seen jumping along the double mini and Tumble Track, lots of Crazy Hair on the beams, and even a blast from the past, with the 80’s coming back for the Adult Classes!!!

On Sunday the 27th of November, YMCA Geelong held a free Time to Move: Active Family Fun Day for the whole family to come and try different gymnastics programs, jump on the Jumping Castle and have fun being active together. Around 50 families took part and got to meet Bounce (GV’s sugar glider mascot) who made a special guest appearance to congratulate the winners of our first ever Children’s Week Colouring-In competition! The winner received a drawing set donated by Riot Art & Craft, and the runner up received a $100 voucher off the term fees to any of the Geelong YMCA’s recreational Gymnastics classes. All entries received a participation certificate and a few small goodies. Thanks to the City of Greater Geelong for providing us with the means to celebrate Children’s Week, as well as to all the Coaches and families who took part. It was a real celebration of “The Child” with loads of fun, activity and laughter in our gyms.

YMCA Judo Club2013 marked another very successful year for the YMCA Geelong Judo Club. We have had good numbers of participants in both the junior and senior classes. Last month at the Victorian State Titles, our club came away with 3 gold, a silver and bronze medals, well done to everyone who was there. We are also very proud to have 3 of our senior players, achieve the rank of 1st Dan and receive their black belts, well done to Regan Peart, Jess Dafter and Ashlee Bensted. After years of training and dedication they are all very deserving of this honour. Also well done to Jake Bensted on his recent third place at the World Cup in Samoa. From all our coaches we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year.

Time to Move: Active Family Fun DayPhoto location: YMCA North

Geelong Stadium


Scope EdGym programScope and YMCA Geelong partnered up together to provide 6 modified Edgym sessions for a group of 4 children with a variety of disabilities between the ages of 4 and 6 years who attend the Scope Early Intervention Program. The Physio and Occupational Therapist from Scope sat down with each family and assessed each child. Possible goals to work on in the EdGym Group were then discussed.

These goals were then incorporated into the lesson plans for the group over the 6 classes. Each child would then be reassessed after the group. The use of a Social Story describing the routines and the expectations of the EdGym group was constructed using Scope’s expertise. Parents received this to read with their children before the group started to allow the children to become familiar with the photos of the coaches and therapists as well as the set-up of the group to reduce anxiety. Continuing with the philosophy of Kindergym, the structure of the activities was play-based and props were used to enhance the theme of the class, e.g. Animals or Sport. In this way, the children’s listening, attention and communication skills could also be enhanced.

The structure of the group was adapted to make the most of the opportunity: the OT and Physio attended the sessions and contributed their ideas and suggestions, the parents/ carers of each child attended and participated, and the activities were modified to suit each of the individual children’s varying abilities and needs from week to week, allowing for lots of practise and repetition. Key word signs and some picture cards were used to enhance communication throughout the group.

It was truly amazing to see the joy and fun experienced by the children and their parents when attempting the activities and succeeding in their attempts, as well as to see their significant improvements in attention, familiarity with the routines, strength, tone, co-ordination and balance over the 6 weeks of the program. The parents commented how much they had enjoyed seeing the fun their children were having in being active and how surprised they were in what their children were able to do in a supportive and motivating environment. An unexpected but inspiring, development occurred when two of the girls who attended, made good friends with each other after 4 weeks, showing us their developing social skills and empathy. This illustrates how this experience has had positive outcomes for each of the children’s physical abilities as well as for their emotional and social development.

Following on from the success of this group and the rapid growth of the other school-aged All Abilities groups at North Geelong, a new All Abilities EdGym group will be running for preschool children with additional support needs from term 1 at YMCA Geelong (Newtown Stadium). Please contact Reception on 5223 2714 to indicate your interest or email Ingrid on [email protected].

The YMCA also offers school aged and adult All Abilities classes at North Geelong on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Please contact Kerri MacDonald for more information on these classes on 5277 9364 or [email protected].

- Ingrid HowellPreschool Programs Co-ordinator


YMCA Camp Wyuna Family Getaway OfferCamp Wyuna is set in the coastal community of Queenscliffe. Nestled on the sand dunes, within strolling distance to the beach and the town and conveniently across the road from the Marine Discovery Centre. Camp Wyuna is a great place for a school camp, community sporting club training camp or a corporate retreat.

But we think it is also a great place for families to take a break and enjoy the sun and the sea. During the week of 20-25 January 2014, Camp Wyuna has a “Y Family Offer” to participants and staff at YMCA Geelong programs.

Offer Includes:

• Adult and Children rooms (2 rooms with adjoining ensuite) breakfast and Lunch package all for $60

• Adult and Children $45 per night. Rooms can cater for up to 4 people per room. *Minimum 2 night stay required

Ring Anna at Camp Wyuna to book your getaway on (03) 5258 1656.

Follow Camp Wyuna on Facebook: facebook.com/campwyunaor visit campwyuna.ymca.org.au for more information

YMCA Camp Wyuna Staff Profile - Glenn AndrewGlenn is now in week three of his new catering coordinator role at Camp Wyuna. He’s been thrown completely in the deep end at this busy time of year but appears to be floating! We’re impressed how calmly and capably he approaches the challenges thrown at him. He lives in Indented Head with his wife and two daughters and is a mad-keen fisherman and sportsman. Andrew Kidd is enjoying having someone around who cares as much as he does about the cricket. Glenn’s family did the ‘sea change’ about five years ago from Point Cook, where he was running his own gardening business (he thought he’d move to the coast for a relaxed lifestyle – hah!). His training is as a pastry cook and recent work history includes five years as Area Manager for Tiptop.

YMCA Bannockburn Rec - Ready for GymnasticsEd gym and Intro gym have kicked off in Term Four at Bannockburn Community Sport Stadium after a lot of community feedback. It’s pleasing to be able to provide services and programs that help community develop healthy and happy children.

Tell your friends, we’d love to see them on Saturday mornings at Bannockburn!

A recent pic of Glenn – before Camp Wyuna


Teaching the traditional japanese art of effective self-defence!

• Respect

• Co-ordination

• Strengthening methods

• Discipline

• Endurance

• Self control

• Fitness

• Leadership skills

Young Lions Program (4 - 12 Yrs) For more information or to book contact:• Tuesday: 4:45 - 5:30pm Head Instructor: Sempai Dean Treloar

M: 0410 920 096Adult Class E: [email protected]• Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:00pm W: www.kyokushinkarategeelong.com

NEWTOWN PHYSIO PILATES • Experienced & qualified instructors • All fitness levels • Small class size • Class terms coincide with school terms • Casual classes available • Come & have some fun • Please call 5221 0555 or 0400 002 562 for more information

Day Time Class Instructor

Monday 5:30-6:30pm6:30-7:30pm

Beg/InterAll levels

JenNicole

Tuesday No Classes

Wednesday No Classes

Thursday 5:30-6:30pm6:30-7:30pm

Inter/AdvBeg/Inter

NicoleNicole

Friday No Classes

Saturday 8:30-9:30am All levels Nicole

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Christmas Wishes - YMCA€¦ · Christmas Wishes Christmas is a time of joy, giving, family and happiness for many, however it can also be a time of sadness for the loss of loved