2013 NATIONAL GYMSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

2013 NATIONAL GYMSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS9 th - 12 th October 2013Men’s Artistic GymnasticsWomen’s Artistic GymnasticsPettigrew Green ArenaHawke’s BayNewsletter Number 2July 2013

2013 NATIONAL GYMSPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPSMen’s and Women’s Artistic GymnasticsGENERALGymSports New Zealand is hosting and organising the 2013 National GymsportsChampionships for Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics at the Pettigrew GreenArena in the Hawkes Bay. GymSports NZ aims to provide a quality Championshipsthat meets the needs of all gymsports, the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteersinvolved.The 2013 Organizing committee will consist of the Event Manager, GymSports NZStaff, members of the Sport Development Committees, Local Organising CommitteeChair, Key Personnel and Venue Support Team.CONTACT DETAILSEvent Manager – Penny SkaifeTel: 09 306 0294Email: penny.skaife@gymsportsnz.comVolunteer Manager – Margaret WiltonTel: 021 242 2625Email: Margaret.wilton@gymsportsnz.comEVENT INFORMATIONVenue: Pettigrew Green Arena, Taradale, NapierDates: 9 th – 12 th October 2013Timetable: GymSports NZ along with the respective Sport Development Committeesfor Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics have released a first draft scheduledetailed below.GALA DINNERGymSports NZ is pleased to announce that a Gala Dinner will be offered in 2013. TheGala Dinner will be held in the evening of Saturday 12 th October, so come and partywith us after the event!Ticket Prices:Adults $45 Children (Under 12) $35

MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS DRAFT SCHEDULETuesday8 th OctWednesday9 th OctSession One Session Two Session Three Session FourSet Up Set Up Set up TrainingJudges MeetingOpening CeremonyU18 & OpenTrainingMAG SDC ForumMAG Level 4 Team andApparatusMAG Level 5 & 6 Team andApparatusMAG Level 9 & U18 Team andAAMAG Open Team and AAThursday10 th OctFriday11 th OctMAG Level 8 Team and AA MAG Level 7 Team and AA MAG Level 4 AAMAG Level 9 & U18/OpenTrainingSaturday12 th OctMAG Level 5 & 6AAMAG Level 7, 8, 9 ApparatusFinalsMAG U18 & Open ApparatusFinalsClosing CeremonyGala DinnerPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DRAFT SCHEDULE AND MAY CHANGE DURING THE YEAR, SO PLEASE DO NOT MAKETRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BASED ON THIS SCHEDULE

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS DRAFT SCHEDULETuesday8 th OctWednesday9 th OctSession One Session Two Session Three Session FourTrainingSet Up Set Up Set upJudges MeetingWAG Step 5Team & ApparatusGroup 1WAG Step 5Team & ApparatusGroup 2WAG Step 8Team and AAOpening CeremonyIDP 8/10, JI/SITrainingWAG SDC ForumThursday10 th OctWAG Step 6Team & ApparatusGroup 1WAG Step 6Team & ApparatusGroup 2WAG Step 7Team and AAWAG Step 9 & 10IDP 8, 10, JI & SI Team and AAFriday11 th OctWAG IDP 3Team & ApparatusWAG IDP 5 & 6 Team and AAWAG Step 5AAWAG Step 6AAStep 8 & 9 and IDP 8/10, JI/SITrainingSaturday12 th OctWAG Step 7 & 8 ApparatusFinalsWAG IDP 3 AAWAG IDP 5 & 6 ApparatusFinalsWAG Step 9 & 10IDP 8, 10, JI & SIApparatus FinalsClosing CeremonyGala DinnerPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DRAFT SCHEDULE AND MAY CHANGE DURING THE YEAR, SO PLEASE DO NOT MAKETRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BASED ON THIS SCHEDULE

CONTROL JUDGESThe following judges have been appointed as the control judges for 2013:Men’s Artistic GymnasticsWomen’s Artistic GymnasticsCampbell MainAvril Enslow, Karen Bevins and Shirley BakerGymSports New Zealand thanks and appreciates the time and effort of the ControlJudges for the 2013 New Zealand National Gymsports Championships.PROVINCIAL VOLUNTEERSVolunteers are an integral part of a successful event, and to ensure we deliver afantastic experience for all involved in 2013 we require the expertise of recorders inyour provinces to support the scoring and results team.In 2013, each province is required to supply 1 recorder for each day of the event(Total of 4 competition days). The province can supply more than 1 recorder who canthen share volunteering days/sessions with one another to reduce the workload.Provinces must complete the attached volunteer form to advise of their volunteer/s by31 July 2013. If you are unable to advise of your provincial recorder by this date,please let the Volunteer Manager know.Please send form to Volunteer Manager, Margaret Wiltonmargaret.wilton@gymsportsnz.com

NATIONAL COORDINATORSThe Regional Relationship Managers have nearly recruited all National Coordinators foreach GymSports NZ Region. If you are interested in offering your services for 2013,please contact the appropriate Relationship Manager in charge of your region (below).GymSports NZ Regions:AOR, CAN, TOPAUC, GMA, NTHBOP, WAI, TARHARHBP, WANWELOTA, SOUBlair Minton blair.minton@gymsportsnz.comDanielle Halliday danielle.halliday@gymsportsnz.comBelinda Randall belinda.randall@gymsportsnz.comDanielle Halliday danielle.halliday@gymsportsnz.comNatalie Gabites natalie.gabites@gymsportsnz.comMegan Preston megan.preston@gymsportsnz.comFiona Jenks fiona.jenks@gymsportsnz.comNational Coordinator Details and Duties:AOR Phillipa Watson philgra@xtra.co.nz MAG/WAGAUC Jenny Jujnovich jenny.jujnovich@tristar.org.nz MAG/WAGBOP Katie Lun kands_lun@xtra.co.nz MAG/WAGGMA Shirlene Edwards aunties@hotmail.co.nz MAG/WAGHAR Sarita Wood sarita@nhgym.co.nz MAG/WAGHBP Sylvia Prior dandspryor@xtra.co.nz MAG/WAGOTA Claire McDonald albion68@vodafone.co.nz MAG/WAGSOU Paul Burrows pburrows@slingshot.co.nz MAGSOUDeborah Sunshine deborahsunshine@hotmail.co.uk WAGTAR Donna Hesseltine jacedonz@xtra.co.nz MAG/WAGWAI Andrea Timings timings5@clear.net.nz MAG/WAGWEL Sandy Saunders sandikids@paradise.net.nz MAGWEL Cherie Slee sleefamily@xtra.co.nz WAGAppoint a Nationals Committee formed of the Regional Board (whereapplicable), key club members and the Regional Relationship Manager;Liaise information between the GymSports NZ Events Manager and the clubs inthe region for information distribution regarding Nationals;Determine uniform requirements – All athletes are to wear provincial tracksuits.Trampoline athletes are required to wear provincial leotards. On Day 2 ofcompetition leotards worn must be in provincial colours;Advise clubs of athlete eligibility based on the ranked list compiled by the SportDevelopment Committee; andCompile registrations in coordination with the clubs and enter into theGymSports Partnership Database (GDP) with the help of the RRM.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONAge Requirement:To compete in the National Championships, athletes mustbe turning 9 years of age by 31 st December 2013.Registration Deadline: Monday 26 th August 2013 at 12:00pmEntry Fees:2013Men’s and Women’s Artistic GymnasticsJunior and SeniorFee per Athlete(GST Inclusive) $130.00Submission of Entries:Entries will only be accepted from the National Coordinators – they will not beaccepted from Clubs. International entries will be eligible and considered forparticipation if received from Gymnastics Federations, States/Regions or on specialinvitation from GymSports NZ (for example High Performance Centres).Entry information will be sent to National Coordinators in the next week.Refunds:The only refunds given to athletes that withdraw from entering the NationalChampionships 2013 are for those who withdraw for medical reasons. A refundbased on 80% of the entry fee will be processed once the Manager/NationalCoordinator has submitted the completed Request for Withdrawal form and theathlete’s medical certificate to GymSports NZ. No other refunds will be given forother costs/fees related with entering the National Championships.Please submit medical certificates and Requests for Withdrawals forms by Monday 28 thOctober 2013, 12:00pm at the latest. Refunds will not be processed after this date.Dispensation:All applications for dispensation must be submitted to penny.skaife@gymsportsnz.comby Monday 26 th August 2013.Applications can be found on the event page of the GymSports NZ website.

QUALIFICATION SCORESThe Sport Development Committee for each gymsport establishes the minimumqualification scores which must be achieved at a sanctioned event in the samecalendar year. Evidence of the qualification score (copies of levels cards whereapplicable, results in other cases) achieved must be filed with the entries via theNational Coordinator. The Regional Relationship Managers will assist the NationalsCoordinator to verify qualification scores prior to the entries being entered in the GPD.The process for entries will be defined in a further newsletter.1. Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Qualifying Scores:Junior:Regions may enter additional individuals and/or teams. There is NO nationalqualification standard for eligibility to enter.If the number of entries exceeds the maximum number of gymnasts who can beaccommodated in the one day competition, a policy will be put in place which willprotect the entitlement of each Region to enter one (1) team of 3 or 4 gymnasts ineach level and make application for additional entries of individuals and/or teams overand above this entitlement.Senior:Levels 7-9 & U18/Senior Open* with consideration to the strategy for developmentand retention of gymnasts in men’s artistic gymnastics, the qualification score is setas 63.000 for eligibility to enter in the Senior National Championships.*Senior Open however has a selection requirement of 63.000 based on 2013 FIG Codeof Points and changes thereafter, or apparatus score of 12.000.2. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Qualifying Scores:WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS QUALIFYING SCORESCategory Qualifying Score AA Qualifying Score ApparatusStep 5 50.00 n/aStep 6 50.00 n/aStep 7 44.00 11.00Step 8 47.00 11.75Step 9 45.00 11.25Step 10 45.00 11.25All IDP athletes receive open entry into the National Championships. It is the coach’s responsibility toensure that their gymnasts are sufficiently prepared in their respective IDP level to present themselves atthe National Championships in a manner which does credit to them, their coaches and the sport.Please Note - In 2013, only 1 team per region will be accepted for Step 5 and 6, withapplication made for individuals – the maximum number of athletes for each step is72.

Proficiency Scores:Any athlete who achieves the proficiency score in the individual All Around event willbe awarded a pin. All athletes who achieve a proficiency pin will be named during theevent and pins will be given to the Provincial Manager via the competition office.Please refer to the proficiency pin scores below for each respective gymsport.MAGLevel 4 62.00Level 5 62.00Level 6 62.00Level 7Level 8Level 9Junior International U18Senior OpenThe level of proficiency for Seniors will beadvised by the MAG SDC at least 1 monthprior to the National Championships.WAGStep 5 52.00Step 6 52.00Step 7 46.00Step 8 49.00Step 9 47.00Step 10 47.00Junior International 45.00Senior International 48.00IDP Level 3 55.00IDP Level 5 55.00IDP Level 6 55.00IDP Level 8 55.00IDP Level 10 45.00

2013 COACH ACCREDITATIONAll coaches and judges must be registered as Technical Members of Gymsports NZ for2013. For full accreditation, please ensure all coaches possess a current first-aidcertificate and have completed and submitted their practical coaching hours andonline modules.MAG Level 4-6 Junior CoachLevel 7Junior Advanced CoachLevel 8-OpenSenior CoachWAG Step 5-6 Junior CoachStep 7, IDP 3-5Junior Advanced CoachStep 8-International, IDP 6-10 Senior CoachMUSICAll music must be submitted by 26 th August 2013 and must be submitted in WAV filevia email or memory stick.PHYSIOTHERAPYFocus Health Physiotherapy will be present at the event. Charges below:ACC injuries - $12.00Private treatments - $55.00 for the first treatment then $45.00 for subsequenttreatments.A designated physio will be on hand daily to provide strapping etc. Times for this andtreatments can be organised closer to the event date by contacting Gerard Guillenguillengv@xtra.co.nzPHOTOGRAPHYPhotographer Graham Robertson will be attending the event again in 2013.http://www.new-zealand-photos-online.com/Graham is available to take team photos on Tuesday 8 th October. Team Managers orCo-ordinators can contact Graham on gjr@gjr.co.nz to book in a time for your teamphoto.If you would like photos taken of a particular athlete competing at the event and wishto purchase prints, please contact Graham with the athlete’s competition number andlevel in which they will be competing and Graham will do his best to cover the athlete.

TOURISMPar 2 Mini Golf info@par2golf.co.nz 06 834 0428Special deals are available with noticeOcean Spa Napier napier@oceanspringsmanagement.co.nz$5.50 for a minimum 10 people group rateOld Napier Prison getnicked@napierprison.com 06 835 9933Adults $20 / Child Under 12 $10 / Scary night tours R13 $25Groups 10 people + 15% offOld Napier Prison can tone down the scary part for groups of12-13 year olds – must be pre arrangedNational Aquarium of New Zealand 06 834 1404Athletes competing at the 2013 New Zealand National GymsportsChampionships will receive a 25% discount voucher kindly donatedby the National Aquarium of New Zealand.Silky Oak Chocolate Factory 06 845 0908Tours and Experiences availableIf you have access to a car, you could look at the following views which are of coursefree of charge:View Napier from Bluff Hill60 minute round trip from Pettigrew Green ArenaView Hawkes Bay from Te Mata Peak2 hour round trip from Pettigrew Green ArenaView Taradale from Omatua Pa SiteAcross the road from Pettigrew Green ArenaView Marine Parade Napier1+ hour round trip from Pettigrew Green ArenaThank you to local Bob Sheldrake who has kindly provided the above information.