Trampoline Development Squad, 23rd March

Development Squad oversubscribed Despite having a number of regular attendees at squad missing, we have found ourselves oversubscribed for the next development squad on March 23rd.  This means that, unfortunately, we are unable to meet all the requests for wildcards.  Since the purposes of the squad are to promote excellence we have decided to select… Read More »

DMT Development Squad launched

Trampoline-East is pleased to announce the formation of a new DMT development squad for 2014. The first of a number of squad days will be held on Sunday 18th May, at Hitchin Boy’s School Sports Centre from 10am – 3pm. Clubs are invited to nominate gymnasts who meet the minimum eligibility criteria set out below.… Read More »

BG Trampoline Performance Pathway Initiative 2014

British Gymnastics has recently made an announcement about this programme which is reproduced (unaltered) below.  The East Region Pathway performance Coordinator is Jenni Morgan and she understands that the job vacancy for Pathway coaches will shortly be available to download from BG’s website, so if you feel this may suit someone you know, perhaps you could… Read More »

2014 Course dates

The following trampoline courses have been planned for 2014. If you would like information on any of these courses please check out the British Gymnastic website ‘find a course’ If you would like to attend a course but cannot find one listed, please register your interest by using this form. We are currently arranging a DMT… Read More »

Changes to Grade E qualification

Prior to last Sunday’s competition in Hitchin, the Trampoline-East committee agreed to reduce the qualification score for those wishing to grade from E to D by 1.0.  Consequently, those who achieve a score greater than 48.5 will be qualified and those achieving between 48.0 & 48.5 will be offered the opportunity of re-validation.   The… Read More »

Regional Squad 2014 – Provisional Dates Updated

Paul & Jack have established the following provisional dates for regional squad 2014, selection criteria to follow soon. January 12th, February 16th – revised to 9th February, March 23rd, April 20th – provisionally revised to 25th May. Remember that these days are at least as much about developing coach skills as they are performers, so… Read More »

Club Welfare Officers Day – 2014

The Club Welfare Officers Day will take place between 9:45 – 16:00 on Sunday 15th June 2014 at the Dolphina Gymnastics Centre.  The centre’s address is Unit 2 Greycaine Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7GP. There will be presentations on: Nutrition and Hydration – A Gymnasts Diet, Policies and Procedures, A Case Of Anger Management Issues, Case… Read More »

Committee News Update – February 2014

February 2014 Committee Meeting The minutes of the latest Trampoline-East Committee meeting are now on-line with updates on a number of important areas: Funding of bursaries by ECGA are changing; Update on measures to ensure all coaches attending competitions have appropriate membership and safeguarding qualifications; Competitors being entered for grades they are not qualified for;… Read More »

Nominations now sought for March 23rd Squad

Please submit nominations for March 23rd Squad Following the February squad last weekend the squad director & coach have decided to keep the same criteria although, depending on numbers of applicants, the numbers may be subject to review. Squad criteria You are advised to read this carefully as these are designed to ensure all clubs… Read More »