BRITISH
GYMNASTICS: Trampoline Technical Committee
TRAMPOLINE
NEWS No 25 April 2004
Editor: John D Beeton: ceo@gordonsacf.sol.co.uk
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Martin Laws
My congratulations to John Beeton on the
production of the last edition of Trampoline News, which contained the usual
informative articles that I know you all like.
I cannot begin this editorial without giving
Congratulations to our two Olympians, Kirsten Lawton and Gary Smith.
The late inclusion
of the British Men in selection was an excitement for us all. We must also
give thanks to the FIG Trampoline Technical Committee, who valiantly fought
off bids from the IOC for the final wild card place to go to a tripartite
selection. This for me is a clear indication that under FIG., Trampolining
has not only gained the Olympic place, but also been raised in profile and
strength Internationally, to that of a serious Olympic sport! Also,
congratulations to those selected for the European Championships. More on
both subjects later.
I spoke in the last edition about the new
Development position on the NTTC and to date, we have still been unable to
attract a suitable candidate. I am convinced that there is someone with the
development skills out there!
The draft for the World Class section of the new
One Stop Shop plan has been prepared for UK Sport, and we are awaiting a
response. More on this will follow in later Trampoline News sheets. Also, we
are awaiting the British Gymnastics AGM on 8th May to see if the
new Constitution will go through, and if English Gymnastics will become a
full force in the BG decision making process of the future. There is now a
great deal of confusion and rumor circulating about this vote and I would
urge you all to understand and vote with knowledge on this important debate
in May. If we do not embrace change and move forwards with conviction, we
will risk isolation for our sport and its officials etc. Please ensure that
you are involved in local discussion and influence those who choose
negativity or the sake of it. That s aid, we need to ensure our sport
benefits from the changes, rather than loses. Therefore, it is important we all
stay aware of the situation and focused so we may carve out a good future for
Trampolining.
Figures I
have recently received from BG show Trampolining has now reached
approximately 25% of BG membership, 43% of all Coach education and 14.3% of
World Class income. These figure, whilst on the impressive, have also a down
side. Of the 1498 new coaches last year, 976 failed to renew their
membership. This failure to
retain our members show that we
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still have not reached a situation where everyone
is happy with the value for money, or local delivery. The NTTC will continue
to focus on services and support for our new and potential members as a
priority, as well as maintain the excellence already achieved at higher
levels. I would encourage Regional Technical Committees to consider this
subject as usually the first contact point for these new coaches.
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
BG TECHNICAL ASSEMBLY 2005
The dates for the 2005 Technical Assembly are
confirmed as 28-30 January and not as previously published in the
February edition of TRAMPOLINE NEWS.
Cathy Page
Trampoline Coaching Awards syllabus a reduced version of the syllabus has been put on the website
recently.
DMT syllabus modified at
Senior Club level to include half out tucked and piked. This falls in line
with the Trampolining Senior Club Coach.
HPC course 26-30 July in Gillingham. Application to Cathy Page.
Tutor accreditations Fred Isaac and Dennis Dickenson accredited to
tutor senior Club Coach. Tony Roberts accredited to
examine Trampoline Coach Award.
Coach Log Books these have
been modified and the news ones are in
circulation.
Pre-School Trampolining Module in the planning stage at present. Anyone who has an interest in
pre-school Trampolining should contact Jane Davies via BG.
Rig module a two-hour
module for those who have no experience of handling the rig has been created.
It is especially for those going on to Club Coach, but is open for all those
who wish to do it. At present, it is NOT mandatory for those attending the
Club Coach course.
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