Issued 28th June 2008 for Autumn Term 2008

Dear Parents,

Thank You
- for sending Tescos and Sainsbury vouchers for computers and sport. They enable us to extend our range of activities.

Club Champions
Each year we celebrate the gymnasts' achievements by rewarding attainment on the Award scheme. In each school age group ( Year 1 and upwards ) we present Club Champion and Runners-up medals to those who have passed the most agilities to the club standard.

Awards
Over another hundred gymnasts will receive BGA awards this term. On average each child earns an award each year - sometimes longer, sometimes quicker. Parents are welcome to come ten minutes before the end of their child's last session to witness the presentation of awards. Congratulations to the twenty-four children who will receive certificates to mark their 'graduation' from Pre-school to Main Club.

Pre-school Parents Sessions
On Friday 4th July, the classes are open for parents and friends to see their children's progress.

25th Annual Championships
Boys - Tuesday 1st July 6pm
Girls - Saturday 5th July 8.30am
This event has the highest entry ever with over a hundred gymnasts competing in over 140 entries.
The Boys Championships will be during their final Tuesday session, with parents welcomed from 6pm.
The Girls Championships will be on Saturday morning, with an early start for both judges and gymnasts.
The competition is open to all spectators. Admission is free. Programmes £1, will be available from Tuesday 1st July.
Reminder :- There are optional free practice sessions for those with music on June 25th and July 2nd from 7 - 8pm.

South of England Show
Well done to all the gymnasts who performed at this event - you really put on an excellent show.

Gymnastics Plus
This Summer term we offered additional activities to our gymnasts, 60 went bowling, 90 went swimming and 80 enjoyed the Bluebell Railway. On 6th October we are again offering Swim for £1 in the Triangle's Aztec Leisure Pool for every gymnast - from age 3 - 16. You can start between 4.30 & 5.30pm and stay any time up to the closing time at 8pm. Children under the age of 8 need to be accompanied - one adult to every two children. Tickets for gymnasts or accompanying adults are just £1. Entry is by pre-purchased tickets only - obtainable from the Club.

Family Bonfire & Fireworks - Sunday 2nd November
Please support this popular event, tickets available nearer the time.

Essential Dates !
1st July 6pm Boys Annual Championships
1st - 3rd July (10 min before group ends) Award Presentations
Friday 4th July, 1 - 3 pm Pre-school Parents
Saturday 5th July, 8.20 am Girls Annual Championships
Thursday 4th September Term Starts
Monday 6th October Triangle swimming
28th - 31st October Half Term
Sunday 2nd November Danny Park Bonfire & Fireworks
Friday 28th November Term Ends
Friday 28th November (6.30-9pm) Hurst Christmas Fair
Saturday 29th November (9.30am - 1pm) Hurst Christmas Fair

Fees
Fees are unaltered from 2007 and will be £28 for Main Club and £22 for Pre-school classes. Please help us save time and send these to the first session, by cheque or cash - ensuring cash is in a named envelope.

Leaving / Vacancies
Please tell us straight away of any children not able to continue gym next term - or wanting a day change. Any group changes we are requesting should be marked on the front of this letter. Places are automatically reserved in main club for all those in Pre-school starting full-time school. We do not expect to have any vacancies in September, please let us know of any children wishing to join as soon as possible. There are waiting lists for all groups.

Changing
Could we remind all parents that children are asked to come ready changed - only needing to remove outer warm clothing.

We wish you all a good summer holiday.
Yours sincerely,
All of the Coaches at Gym Club