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

Is it March already?

It is the third week for the Monday Bounce programme.  Chanelle introduced three new moves for the participants:  seat bounces tucked and piked as well as tucked back bounces.  This group are mostly quite fit already.  We had fun doing the crab, everyone seems comfortable with this, but not me!  I have poor upper body strength, and it shows!

For the Saturday Bounce programme, we have two ladies that were with us from the pilot and for them it is week 14.  We completed 3 sets of tucked and piked seat bounces as well as some pilates-inspired upper body exercises.  These consisted of swinging and balance moves on the trampoline, and are designed to improve pike shapes as well as creating an intense stretch.  As our 11am class was very small, consisting of only three participants, we decided to join them on their run after a short somersault workshop.  We also did this because the Centre was preparing for a boxing tournament that was held in the afternoon.

We now have three volunteers that are going to be helping out at our club and we were visited by two on Wednesday, Lorraine and Magdalene, and Chloe on Saturday.

I am now in the 5^th/6^th week of the Schools Sports partnership funded programme for Blackheath Bluecoat, Thomas Tallis, Plumstead Manor and Eltham Hill Schools.  Most of these schools are preparing for inter-form competitions in their respective schools and I spent most of the week helping the students with their routines – writing and developing as well as tariffing them.    Good luck with your competitions.

Talking about competitions, we are still on the look-out for talent to participate in the London Youth Games on 20^th June at Redbridge Sports Centre.  We are holding try-outs throughout the month of March.  If you can front and back somersault and are interested in taking part in this prestigious event, get in touch with us at the club.

Don’t forget International Women’s Day next week, on Sunday 8^th March.  Samuel Montagu is hosting a variety of exciting events for women and girls of all ages, including trampolining.  Best of all, it’s all FREE!  Check out the website for more details.

Have a great week,

 

Anne-Sonia & Chanelle

www.greenwichbouncers.co.uk