Rhythmic gymnasts meet for state championships
May 15, 2014
More than 80 gymnasts from across Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand will battle it out this weekend at the Gymnastics Queensland Rhythmic Gymnastics Senior State Championships.
The event, held at Splitz Gym at Robertson State School on Sunday, 18 May, is sure to mesmerise spectators as competitors perform intricate routines with balls, hoops, rope, ribbon and clubs.
Gymnastics Queensland Chief Executive Officer Kym Dowdell said the discipline is visually spectacular.
“We have gymnasts from different clubs, namely Moreton Bay College Gymnastics, Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, Splitz Gym, Y West Gymnastic Club, PCYC Elegance, Lakeside Gymnastics Academy and Meriden Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre vying for the title of Queensland Champion,” Ms Dowdell said.
“At this high level, the routines are not only physically challenging but are also delivered with incredible precision and flair.”
“We look forward to seeing the best of the best demonstrating their skills this weekend and encourage anyone interested in gymnastics to come along.”
Also attending the competition will be the Greater Green Island Rhythmic Gymnastics Club visiting from New Zealand.
Tickets will be available at the door. For further details on this event, please visit www.gymqld.org.au or call 3036 5607.
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Event details:
EVENT 2014 Rhythmic Gymnastics Senior State Championships
WHEN Sunday, 18 May
WHERE Splitz Gym, Robertson State School, Estoril Street, Robertson QLD
TIME
Session one
Pre Junior Group, Sub Junior Group, Open Group, Junior Group, Senior Group
Competition: 7.45am-9.15am
Presentation: 9.30am
Session two
Level 7 Junior, Level 8 Junior, Level 8
Competition: 9.45am-11.30am
Presentation: 11.45am
Session three
Level 9, Level 10, Junior International, Senior International
Competition: 12.30pm-2.30pm
Presentation: 2.35pm
Session four
Level 7, Level 9 Junior
Competition: 3.00pm-5.00pm
Presentation: 5.15pm
INFORMATION: Tickets available at the door
Adults: $6.00 per session/ $15 per day
Student and concession: $3.00 per session/ $8 per day
Family pass (2 adults, 3 children): $12 per session/ $25 per day
Programs: $1.00
Website: www.gymqld.org.au
Phone: 07 3036 5600
PARTICIPATING CLUBS:
– Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics, 07 5593 8197, REEDY CREEK, QLD
– Greater Green Island Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, +64 (0) 274 7357 444, DUNEDIN (NEW ZEALAND)
– Lakeside Gymnastics Academy, 0413 300 856, GATESHEAD, NSW
– Meriden Rhythmic Gymnastic Centre, 0419 224 697, STRATHFIELD, NSW
– Moreton Bay College Gymnastics, 07 3249 9376, WYNNUM, QLD
– PCYC Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy of Elegance, 07 3723 0222, STRETTON, QLD
– Splitz Gym, 07 3279 4977, SUMNER PARK, QLD
– Y-West Gymnastic Club, 07 3376 4266, JAMBOREE HEIGHTS, QLD
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