Run, Run, Run

Sorry that I posted late this week – I’ve had a hectic weekend and have only just got around to putting pen to paper.  So, it will be a quick one today.

We have spent a busy week working towards the London Youth Games.  We have, more-or-less, picked our squad and they are all working very hard on their routines.  We have had some trampolinists with potential that have joined us recently who we are able to put in the squad.

We are also involved in 2 Schools competitions, one locally and one in East London.  Both occur next month and I am coaching one school team and Chanelle and I are judging at the other one, as well as helping to organise it.

Monday was the last week of the Bounce programme – everyone was pleased with the results.  I am finding the running easier than I did a few weeks ago, although I am still reluctant to run at first – but once I get going, am pleased with my progress.  We did skipping and hula hooping outside as it was sunny – prior to the downfall that occurred about half hour after we went in!   We start a new one on 11th May.

More next week…. Gotta run!

Get Fit, Have Fun!

Anne-Sonia & Chanelle

www.greenwichbouncers.co.uk

  

Spring into Fitness!

Up, Up and Away!

I spent the week at the Bishops Challenor school holiday programme delivering trampolining to local children in East London. I have been coaching there every holiday since last summer, and enjoyed catching up with some of the other coaches and youth workers.  It was nice to continue coaching some kids that I have coached previously, as well as meeting some great new kids too. By the end of the week we were working on hands and knees turnovers to feet.  I managed to get to my feet for the first time, and was very proud of myself.  It was fun, but exhausting!   I also played a toned-down version of dodgeball with the staff and kids which was great fun!  Girls versus boys, but afraid to say that girls lost!  But we put up a good fight.  One of the staff members is starting an adult dodge ball game on Monday nights.  Contact me if you’re interested.

Chanelle was at Danson Youth Club over the holidays coaching with Holly and Liz.  She progressed performers to hands and knees to donkey kicks.

Things at Greenwich Bouncers were very quiet all week, which has made us rethink our school holiday opening policy for the next school year. It’s possible that we may not open during school holidays, but no decision has been made yet. What do you think?

Our adult Bounce your way to Fitness programme went well over the break with the participants working really hard and seeing amazing results! Two of our ladies were so happy when they did a handstand – something they hadn’t done since school, at least 10 years! We have noticed increased stamina, confidence and improved performance over the last few weeks, with some talking about signing up again for the next round in May!

Chanelle and our two Volunteers, Chloe and Magdalene, went on the first day of a 2-day Trampoline Club Judge course which will enable us to run in-house competitions as well as being able to offer our services to schools, other clubs or leisure centres who wish to run their own competitions. Their exam is in a couple of weeks and hopefully they would all be qualified quite soon. It is a requirement of the London Youth Games that we provide at least one judge to represent our club for the competition. If you want to find out more about trampoline judging, check out this website: http://www.trampolining-online.co.uk/judging/judging-for-dummies/index.php

We are training really hard for the Youth Games, with the squad members being finalised within the next couple of weeks. Potential candidates have been working really hard and we spent this last week working on the compulsory routine. Progress is being made and we are feeling pleased with the commitment and dedication of our members.

Get Fit, Have Fun!
Anne-Sonia & Chanelle
www.greenwichbouncers.co.uk

Easter Break, first week

I am feeling much better this week – I am such an impatient patient – hate being sick!

I spent the week coaching at George Green School for East London Summer University and had a great time.  It was nice seeing some kids that I have coached before, and meeting new kids.  I particularly enjoyed meeting and helping an A’Level student who was trying to improve her grade for her forthcoming moderation.  She worked really hard, and we were pleased with the end result!  I wish her good luck – she knows who she is!

We had a good week of ‘Bounce your way to fitness’ programmes this week.  Because of the holidays, we had some mixing and matching of the sessions, as some couldn’t make their usual session so attended on a different day.  So for them it was an opportunity for them the meet some others on the same programme, meet new friends and compare notes.

On Wednesday we ran a session for a youth group from the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.  Unfortunately, there was a major accident in the Elephant and Castle area and it took them over 2 hours to get to us.  Although they had a shorter session they really enjoyed themselves.  I spotted some prospective talent!

We also had some interesting visitors – an agent and a photographer who are interested in putting on a team building day that involves taking some action shots of their team jumping on the trampoline to promote their client’s new uniform.  Will keep you informed on how that works out.

Enjoy your week,

Anne-Sonia & Chanelle

www.greenwichbouncers.co.uk

Happy Easter!

This was the last week before the Easter break for schools.  I was running a schools funded project that gave Plumstead Manor, Blackheath & Bluecoats, Thomas Tallis and Eltham Hill schools a after-school club trampolining coaching session per week.  The programme was due to finish at Easter, but has now been extended for a few more weeks into the summer term.  Great news for the schools – and for me.

I’ve been feeling poorly this week – a head cold which has left me feeling rather run-down all week. Despite that, we have had quite a hectic week.  Mondays Bounce session went well – I am still trying to do the bridge, but need to build up my upper body strength, Chanelle is helping me and I am improving, but still a way to go.  On Wednesday we welcomed a new volunteer, Demar, who has just started his Level 1 coaching award and requested that I become his Mentor for his course.  He will be joining us on our Wednesday sessions.

We started two new Bounce Programmes on Wednesday and Saturday, which perked me up a bit even though I was reluctant to participate, but once I got started, felt OK. 

I shall have a busy Easter, delivering some coaching sessions for schools holiday programmes at George Green School this week and Bishops Challenor next week.  Chanelle too will be busy, coaching at Danson Youth Centre, during the holidays.

On a personal note… Chanelle and I went to the Ideal Home Show on Friday and had great time.  It is our annual family outing – a tradition that started when I was young when went with my parents, which I have continued most years, taking my children when they were young too.

More next week, when I hope I shall be feeling better.

Anne-Sonia & Chanelle
www.greenwichbouncers.co.uk