Putting the bounce back into the East Region
Team East Prepares for Regional Team Finals
Team East Prepares for Regional Team Finals
Around 70 of the 2019 team’s 96 gymnasts gathered on Sunday 19th May to train together and to learn something of the arrangements at this year’s Regional Team Finals that will be held between 7th and 9th June at Arena Birmingham. Continue reading
Social Media Checklists
Social Media
How well do we do Social Media?
Safeguarding
The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) of the NSPCC has issued the following briefing on Safeguarding Scenarios in the Online World covering use of Social Media.
If you use Social Media in your club you might want to check out how you use it against these useful checklists:
Facebook
To be confident you know all about these:
- Do you know your friends?
- Who can see your content on Facebook?
- I know about the teenage user updates
- I can use Facebook’s Reporting Tools
- How do I deactivate my account?
- How can I change the ads I see?
- How to manage Friends lists?
- Take control of your Apps and Games!
Read this:
Instagram
To be confident you know all about these:
- Do you know if your account is private or public?
- Do you know how to share with a select group of your followers?
- Do you know who your followers are?
- Do you know how to block someone?
- Do you know how to report a post?
- Do you know how to delete comments?
- Do you know how to delete your account?
Read this:
Snapchat
To be confident you know all about these:
- What is Snapchat?
- How can I stay in control?
- Other ways to Interact?
- How do I block and delete?
- How do I report a problem?
- What else can I do on Snapchat?
Read this:
Twitter
To be confident you know all about these:
- What is Twitter?
- How Do I Protect My Privacy?
- Who Can Follow Me?
- How To Report Something?
- Unfollow or Delete Content?
- How do you deactivate my account?
Read this:
Blackberry – some light relief
Safeguarding CPD Event – October 2018
Safeguarding CPD Event – October 2018
British Gymnastics is holding its annual Safeguarding CPD Event for all southern regions on Saturday 6th October from 10:30 until 17:00. The event will be held at KD Gymnastics near Newbury. It is a great opportunity to refresh on safeguarding matters, network with other professionals in the role and also touch base with the BG and Regional Safeguarding teams around changes and processes. Should the CWO not be able to attend other club members are welcome.
The agenda for the event is:
- 10:30-11:00 Arrival, coffee and networking
- 11:00-11:30 Welcome & BG Safeguarding update
- 11:30-12:45 Survivor presentation
- 12:45-13:30 Break/refreshments/networking
- 13:30-14:30 Scenarios, reporting and disclosures
- 14:30-15:00 Parents in sport Awareness
- 15:00-15:15 Break
- 15:15-16:00 CWO support/resources
- 16:00-16:30 Q & A
- 16:30-16:45 Close
Interested?
Should you wish to attend, please notify Catherine.wall@british-gymnastics.org and notify any dietary needs you may have.
Safeguarding Updates & Experiences – September 2018
Safeguarding Updates & Experiences – September 2018
BG is running two Safeguarding Updates in September as part of their CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme for club welfare officer. The first takes place at Pipers Vale, Ipswich, on 8th September from 2 pm to 5 pm and is then followed on the 9th at Salto Gymnastics, Luton, from 10 am to 1 pm. The Agenda will be the same at both venues:
- Arrival, coffee and networking.
- Welcome & BG Safeguarding update.
- CSE (Child Sex Exploitation) Survivor presentation.
- Break/refreshments.
- Scenarios, reporting and disclosures.
- Q & A.
- Close.
Address Venues:
- Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club,
7 Braziers Wood Road,
Ipswich
IP3 0SP; - Salto Gymnastics Club,
98 Camford Way,
Luton,
LU3 3AN
Interested?
Please contact Catherine Wall, BG safeguarding Officer at catherine.wall@british-
East Region does well at NDP Finals 2018
NDP Finals 2018 – East’s Record Medal Tally
Fresh from the East’s successes at last month’s Regional Team Finals, 60 Trampoline and DMT gymnasts from our Region competed in the NDP Finals 2018. These took place at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena over the second weekend of July and East came home with no fewer than 29 medals, the region’s best ever showing.
DMT
As last year, Continue reading
Team East Shines at Team Finals
Some of the Team’s Gymnasts after competing. Click picture for bigger view.
Team East Shines at Team Finals
Team East’s trampoline and DMT gymnasts put on another great show, winning 27 medals at 2018’s Regional Team Finals held last weekend at Birmingham’s Arena. No fewer than 58 of the team’s gymnasts also qualified to compete at the NDP Finals which take place in Nottingham on the weekend of 7th and 8th July. Both the medal haul and the number of NDP FInals qualifiers are records for the region.
Individual Trampoline
On trampoline, there were Continue reading
Two GM Exclusiv Trampolines For Sale – NOW SOLD
Image from Eurotramp Website
GM Exclusiv Trampolines for sale – NOW SOLD
Richards Trampoline Club has 2 Eurotramps, both Grand Master Exclusiv with 4mm x 6mm beds and lifting roller stands, for sale. They have been regularly serviced by Carl Furrer and the asking price is £1,600 each. Buyer collects from a location in East Bedfordshire.
For more information please contact Kyrstin directly on kyrstin@ntlworld.com.
Coaching Vacancies at Cambourne Comets
Coaching Vacancies at Cambourne Comets
Cambourne Comets, based at Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre, urgently require enthusiastic, motivated and committed Trampoline coaches to join our existing coaching team. You would be required to support recreational and competitive gymnasts. Initially, you will work 2 to 3 hours a week with the potential for more hours in the future.
As well as holding a relevant coaching qualification you should have excellent communication skills but above all be passionate about the sport of Trampolining.
Requirements
Minimum requirement:
- UKCC Level 2 Trampoline qualification. The club may consider UKCC Level 1 Trampoline qualification if working towards, or interested in obtaining Level 2 qualification.
- In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires:
- an enhanced DBS check, and
- BG recognised safeguarding certificate, both of which can be arranged through the club.
Hours: will be negotiated around coach availability and session demands. In return, we offer competitive pay rates, dependent on qualification/experience and holiday pay.
For further information or to apply for this vacancy, please email Helen at cambournecomets@gmail.com.
Coaching Vacancy at Casablanca
Coaching Vacancy at Casablanca
Casablanca CGT are looking for a full-time, Level 2 or higher, Trampoline Coach to join their team. With 36 hours a week and a guide salary of over £18k, the successful candidate will also enjoy 25 days paid holiday in addition to public/bank holidays. The club will also contribute to a workplace pension.
The role will be based at the club’s premises on the Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton, postcode IG10 3TZ.
To find out more, or ask for an application form, contact Doug by email (doug@casablancacgt.co.uk) or telephone 020 8532 0888.
Coaching Vacancy with Recoil
Coaching Vacancy with Recoil
Recoil Trampoline club are looking for a Trampoline coach on a Friday 1:30-2:30pm and 4-7:30pm and cover work, all qualification levels considered including Core Proficiency.
Potential for more hours both evening and daytime in the future.
The candidate must be reliable and enthusiastic.
Based at The Trampoline and Activity Centre in Warley, Brentwood.
Please email Zoe@springiton.co.uk.
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