Rhythmic gymnasts leap into state championships
May 1, 2015
More than 100 gymnasts from across Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand will battle it out at the Gymnastics Queensland Rhythmic Gymnastics Senior State Championships to be held at Splitz Gym at Robertson State School on Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May.
Gymnastics Queensland Chief Executive Officer Kym Dowdell said competitors would be judged on the execution of leaps, balances, pirouettes and how they handled apparatus such as balls, hoops, clubs, ropes and ribbons.
“Rhythmic gymnastics is a visually spectacular sport and never fails to impress spectators attending these events,” Ms Dowdell said.
“At this high level, the routines are not only physically challenging but are also delivered with incredible precision and flair.”
Ms Dowdell said gymnasts from 10 clubs would participate in the event, covering areas as widespread as Brisbane and Wahroonga, right through to Dunedin in New Zealand.
“It’s always great to bring the best of the best together to compete at these events for the title of Queensland Champion,” Ms Dowdell said.
“We look forward to seeing these talented gymnasts demonstrate their skills and encourage anyone interested in gymnastics to come along and watch the routines.”
For further details on this event, please visit www.gymqld.org.au or call 3036 5607. Tickets will be available at the door.
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Event details:
EVENT 2015 Rhythmic Gymnastics Senior State Championships.
WHEN Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May.
WHERE Splitz Gym, Robertson State School, Estoril Street, Robertson QLD.
TIME Saturday, 2.00pm-6.00pm and Sunday, 7.20am – 6.00pm.
COST Tickets available at the door.
Adults: $15.00 per session/ $20.00 per day.
Student and concession: $7.50 per session/ $10.00 per day.
Programs: $1.00.
Children (16 and under): Free
MORE INFORMATION: Website: www.gymqld.org.au
Phone: (07) 3036 5607 (general Gymnastics Queensland enquiries)
On the ground contact: Ben Williams, 0408 739 952 (media use only)
PARTICIPATING CLUBS:
– Abbotsleigh Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre, 0419 224 697, WAHROONGA, NSW
– Aspire Gymnastics Academy, 0435 226 458, BRISBANE, QLD
– Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics, 07 5593 8197, REEDY CREEK, QLD
– Greater Green Island Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, +64 (0) 274 7357 444, DUNEDIN (NEW ZEALAND)
– Meriden Rhythmic Gymnastic Centre, 0419 224 697, STRATHFIELD, NSW
– PCYC Elegance, 0416 264 066, STRETTON, QLD
– Premier Gymnastics, 07 3249 9376, MANLY WEST AND SOUTH BRISBANE, QLD
– Ravenswood Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre, 0419 224 697, GORDON, NSW
– Splitz Gym, 07 3279 4977, SUMNER PARK, QLD
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