2002 School Magazine

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artistic gymnastics

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On 15 and 16 May. eachindividual team will perform the fine routines that have been nicely polished by their coaches and Mrs Robbins. the enthusiastic co- ordinator. However. for this to be completely successful, it should be ensured that both the co- ordinator and two captains are stressed and nervous throughout

and Tegan Watts, their performances shone through, helping them achieve with a win We entered the A Grade competition with one of the strongest teams that has been put together in a number of Years. The girls worked extremely hard throughout the season and performed with precision on the day. Their efforts were rewarded with a very close second to More ton Bay College. A difference of .07 of a mark h fact! The team averaged a score of 9.0, which is remarkable. We would like to thank all the coaching staff including Mrs Nicki Robbins ICOordinator and A Grade coach). Mrs loanne Nisbett IB Gradej, Kate Farmer re Gradej, Can dice TVrril and Sarah Will is ID Grade) and Lauren Park IYear 81 Their expertise, encouragement and enthusiasm were fobu ous We must also congratulate Alaria Hew and Courtney Park for their selection in the Queensland Team, and Mrs Robbins' selection as a judge. and for their excellent performances at the National Titles held in Melbourne the week after the competition Spring Hill Gymnastics Club has provided gymnasts at BGGS with the opportunity to tnn all Year round and this has been hugelY advantageous for our aGSSSA Team All the girls should be coinmended on the completion of another successful gymnastics season and we wish them the best of luck for next Year

Recipe For Our Artistic Gymnastics Success:

Method:

Combine even amounts of to ented gymnasts Into a team and add a committed coach For the next ten weeks, the coaches should educate and train the gymnasts until3 May, when they will show off their leotards and brilliant routines In the practice competition at Moreton Bay College teamjoins together to flaunt their style at the annua "fancy dress" afternoon team and mock competition. This should mix the team around well Wait for one week when the whole

Ingredients:

. A well appointed gymnasium . An enthusiastic co- ordinator . Forty-two talented gymnasts . Six committed coaches who know what they are doing . Forty loud and happy Girls Grammar spectators . A sense of unique spirit and fun INote: only found at Brisbane Girls Grammar Schoolj

And Presto! The results are ensured

to be excellent and delicious

Makes Approximately Five Premierships

With the trials beginning in February this Year, the BGGS gymnasts were in for a season full of hard work and commitment. A team of 42 girls was selected to compete for BGGS at the aGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics competition ensured a quality performance in all grades of the competition and lead to winning five of the seven available pennants The Year 8 competition started well with strong performances on all apparatus and the achievement of a pennant in the 8121 competition and a second placing in the 8111 competition The girls in 8111 must be especially coinmended on achieving the highest overall score by a Year 8 Grammar team recorded In the 'sacred' score book The D Grade team, a mixture of D Grade veterans and girls new to the sport, maintained our continued success in this grade of the competition. Din and D(21 were extremely dominant with an average of 9.1 scored by both teams A win in the C Grade competition was well-earned with routines being performed with flair and impressively high scores The B Grade team endured injuries and illness throughout the season. and because of the determination and the thoughtful actions of Maxine Rayner This reduction of the team's usual size

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I. Miehe"e Leeke, Melonie Be von, Finily Whitelock with proud cooch, Mrs N. Robbih 2. Cossondro Former 18 Grode} displays her stylish beurn mount 3. Anno CFOty ryeor 8j 4. The superb style of Akino Hew " Orode} 5. Coptm'ns: Ainundo Cheoles 10 und Kiltsto MDhoney