Gymnastics QLD Awards recognise shining stars
January 17, 2012
Last Friday saw gymnastics clubs from across the state converge on Ormiston College Sports Hall of Fame in Brisbane to celebrate the 2011 Gymnastics Queensland Annual Awards. The awards dinner was designed to commend those clubs modelling best practice and to acknowledge those clubs and individuals who have made contributions to gymnastics in the past 12 months.
Kym Dowdell, Gymnastics Queensland’s Chief Executive Officer said the event was a great opportunity to recognise the shining stars within the sport.
“By applauding those clubs that set the benchmark we hope to encourage others to follow suit and therefore to continue to raise the bar of gymnastics across the State,” said Kym.
“Thomas Pichler and Joshua Jefferis who were recognised at the dinner both qualified for Australia’s single male spot for the Olympics last week and are testament to the impressive calibre of gymnasts we have in Queensland. These awards aim to celebrate our stars, both in the clubs division as well as those individuals who have gone above and beyond for the sport in 2011.”
The event was a roaring 20’s theme which saw guests from across Queensland celebrate into the night.
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Club Awards
CLUB PROMOTION COMMENDATION
1. TumbleTastics (Morningside)
2. Brisbane Boys College (Toowong)
3. Allstar Gymnastics Academy (Toowoomba)
4. Gladstone Gymnastic Club
5. Delta Gymnastics Brisbane (Clayfield)
CLUB FACILITY DEVELOPMENT COMMENDATION
1. Bundaberg PCYC
2. Gold Coast Gymnastics
3. Y-West Gymnastic Club (Jamboree Heights)
4. TumbleTastics (Morningside)
5. Showtime Aerobic Gymnastics (Sunshine Coast)
6. Brisbane Boys College (Toowong)
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & MENTORING COMMENDATION
1. Delta Gymnastics Gold Coast
2. Gold Coast Gymnastics
3. Delta Gymnastics Brisbane (Clayfield)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMENDATION
1. Allstar Gymnastics Academy (Toowoomba)
2. Delta Gymnastics Gold Coast
COMMUNITY GRANTS COMMENDATION
1. Bundaberg PCYC
2. Gladstone Gymnastic Club
3. Gold Coast Gymnastics
COMPETITION PERFORMANCE COMMENDATION
1. Robertson Gymnastics Academy ( Acrobatic Gymnastics) Tingalpa
2. Showtime (Sport Aerobics) Sunshine Coast
3. Splitz Gym (Rhythmic Gymnastics) Robertson
4. Delta Gymnastics Brisbane (Womens Gymnastics) Clayfield
5. Moreton Bay College (Womens Gymnastics & Rhythmic Gymnastics) Manly
GQ Service Awards
INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AWARDS
1. Debbie Smith (River Hills)
2. Sherelle Graham (Jindalee)
3. Sandy Duignan (Gumdale)
4. Selena Wan (Runaway Bay)
5. Karyn Kelso (Rockhampton)
CLUB HOSTING SERVICE AWARD
1. Bayside PCYC (Trampoline)
2. Victoria Park Gymnastic TRP Club (Trampoline)
3. Gymnastics Townsville (Womens Gymnastics & Mens Gymnastics)
4. Spring Hill Gymnastics (Womens Gymnastics)
5. Moreton Bay College (Womens Gymnastics & Rhythmic Gymnastics)
6. Gladstone Gymnastic Club (Womens Gymnastics, Mens Gymnastics & Acrobatic Gymnastics)
GQ Achievement Awards
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP REPRESENTATIVES
1. Danni Prince (Moreton Bay College Gymnastics)
2. Luke Wiwatowski (HPC, Chandler)*
3. Larissa Miller (HPC, Chandler/Moranbah Gymnastics)*
4. Kelsie Henry (Robertson Gym Club)
5. Jarrod Spears (Victoria Park ) Rockhampton
6. Sam Simpson (HPC, Chandler/ Lawnton)*
7. Josh Jefferis (HPC, Chandler/Y-West, Jamboree Heights)*
8. Thomas Pichler ( HPC, Chandler/Gold Coast)*
Frank Vig Sportsmanship Awards
TRAMPOLINE SPORTS
Jarrod Spear (Victoria Park Gym & Trampoline Club) Rockhampton
ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS ( WG & MG) Dual recipients
Kristy Bishop (Delta Brisbane)
Courtney Haley (Moreton Bay College)
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