We’ve been Accredited!

No post last week – apologies. But it was worth the wait because we have been granted GymMark – whoopee!

GymMark is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs and is fully supported by British Gymnastics and English Gymnastics for trampoline and gymnastics clubs, as well as all other sports clubs. It is built around a set of core criteria which ensure that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards. Sport England recognises and values the commitment made by sports clubs to develop high quality, welcoming environments for young participants. GymMark clubs encourage young people to take-up sport, improve their talents and give them the option to initiate and maintain life-long participation in sport. We are so proud to be awarded this prestigious accreditation. All the hard work has been worth it! I take this opportunity to thank the support from Chanelle, Chloe and Magdalene, who have all helped us achieve this. Thanks ladies!

For techie details about GymMark check out this link: http://www.clubmark.org.uk/

It was the last week for our Bounce programmes – new sessions start from Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Interest in the programme is growing and we are having such a great time delivering the course. We had another visitor this week, an old friend of mine, Kay her husband and daughter. Kay and I worked together previously and she and her husband are joining us for the Saturday bounce programme.

We have finalised our London Youth Games squad and they are all working very hard on their routines. As the time grows nearer, we are getting very excited! More next week….

Get Fit, Have Fun!

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

London Youth Games Preparation

As time is pressing on, our attention this week has been focussed on preparation for the London Youth Games – we have started picking the final squad of 8 trampolinists to compete – 4 in the main squad, and 4 reserves.  We have had tryouts this week and have had fun playing around with the routines and encouraging hopefuls to practice their somersaults as well as memorising the compulsory routine! 

This also means that we are thinking of creative ways of fund-raising so that all the costs do not have to be borne entirely by the parents.   Chloe, one of our Volunteers, is using her skills to help us in our endeavours.  We spent some time this week brainstorming and have come up with some good ideas.

Sarah, one of our members’ Mum, has been successful in her application to take part in the ‘Recruit into Coaching’ a Sport England funded programme for volunteers who wish to assist in coaching young people in their local community.  She is very excited about the programme, and is looking forward to developing her trampolining as well as her coaching abilities.

I ended the week feeling poorly – I’m coming down with a bad cold – hope it doesn’t turn into flu!  The only consolation was the beautiful weather we had today – I had a lovely walk round Greenwich, taking in the sunshine.

To all Mums out there – enjoy Mothers Day on Sunday!

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