Summer Aqua-batics The Platinums performance group took to the water over the summer break in preparation for their acrobatics routines. See all the photos on our club website www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au

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Berri District Youth Club Newsletter Term One, 2014

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Berri District Youth Club

Newsletter

Term One, 2014 IMPORTANT

DATES Berri Primary School

Family Fun Night

Gymnastics Display

Wednesday 19th March

Term One Finishes

Tue 8th, Wed 9th & Thurs

10th April

Leadership Camp

12th & 13th April

Adelaide

Berri Easter Carnival

Display/Fundraiser

Saturday 19th April

50th Anniversary Reunion Dinner-October long

weekend. More details soon.

Record

Membership This year we have a record 220

placements with a second intake

in Term 3.

Our Vision is that the Berri District Youth Club Inc. is recognised within the community for developing gymnastics as the best physical and personal activity for the youth in the area. Our Mission is to provide the opportunities for all members regardless of sex, race or ability to develop their involvement, skill level and personal satisfaction in their chosen sport.

To register for the waiting list

go to the clubs website

www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au and

follow the instructions in the

welcome section on the front

page.

2014 Class Session Times (ages as of 1/1/14) Kindergym (0-5yrs)-Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am (some spots still available)

Opals (5yrs)– Wednesdays 4.15-5.15pm (class full)

Emeralds (6yrs)– Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm (class full)

Sapphires A (7-8yrs)-Tuesdays 4.45-5.45pm (class full)

Sapphires B (7-8yrs)-Thursdays 4.45-5.45pm (class full)

Diamonds (9-10yrs)-Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm (class full)

Rubies (11-14yrs)-Thursdays 6.00-7.00pm (class full)

Silvers/Golds (15-18yrs/19–40+yrs)– Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm (Some spots still available)

Note-police checks are now required for all adult gymnasts (18yrs & Over)

Platinums Performance Troupe (selected gymnasts)-Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm

2014 Coaches in Charge Karen Baxter—ph:0418 810 940 (Kindergym/Opals/Emeralds/Sapphires A)

Carolyn Martin-ph:0421 784 332 (Sapphires B/ Platinums Performance Troupe)

Jane McFarlane ph:0400 179 899 (Head Coach-Diamonds/Rubies/Silvers & Golds)

Hot Weather Policy

Classes are cancelled on the morning of your

session when the forecast is… Opals/Emeralds– 36o or hotter

Sapphires A & B /Diamonds and all Senior groups-37o or hotter

Kindergym-is rarely cancelled and members will be advised via club website/facebook.

Usually following more than 3 or 4 days of excessive heat. Don’t forget your Water Bottles!!

Healthy Food Policy Parents are reminded about our “Healthy Food” policy. If gymnasts need to eat

in-between gym sessions keep it healthy eg: cheese and crackers, yogurt, salads,

fruit, healthy sandwiches or meals to heat up in our microwave (remember “No

Nuts”). Extra water is available from the water cooler in the kitchen. Please

leave the special treats such as soft drinks, chips, lollies, pizza etc for club fund-

raisers and competitions.

Registration Day BBQ

Thank you to The Country Bakehouse in Loxton who donated bread for

our yummy Registration Day BBQ and to Plaza Quality Meats,

Berri for donating the sausages.

Plaza Quality

Meats, Berri

PH: 85 822 428

New Membership Fees and payment conditions for 2014

$30 Insurance—per gymnasts/per year.

Fees for First child/family member

Special Price $135 per year (paid in full within the first 4 weeks of

membership)

Normal Price $150 per year (any payment plans must be finished within

10 weeks)

Fees for Second child and any subsequent children/family members

Special Price $115 per year (paid in full within the first 4 weeks of membership)

Normal Price $130 per year (any payment plans must be finished within 10 weeks)

Payment plans must be organised by week 4. Please see our club Treasurer Leanne Van

Der Hoek ph: 0410 272 192 (on-line payment information is available from the front

desk).

Note-Memberships will now be suspended if payment requirements/arrangements are

not met and no gymnastics classes will be undertaken until full payment is received.

Important Reminder-Car Parking We can have up to 120 people coming and going in between each gym session so it’s very important that we all obey the rules and keep our members and their families safe. Members Parking

All members must park in the gravel car park at the side of the hall.

Parents/caregivers are then required to walk their children to and from

the gym hall.

Children may not leave the hall until they are collected by a parent or caregiver from the “Viewing Room”

only. (Not outside or from the foyer please as coaches need to check that all children are leaving with the

right person).

Coaches/Committee Parking

Directly out the front of the gym hall.

Also Parallel Parking along the gym side of Wilkinson Street by the pine logs.

No Parking Rules (to reduce traffic congestion and members being hit by cars)

No Parking across the road on Wilkinson St–it is reserved for resident’s only.

“Drop & go” is banned by the club as there is not a safe area to do so. Maps are available from the front desk. Note-the club has a duty of care to its members and visitors which includes a safe entrance and exit to the

gym hall. Anyone who does not obey these rules will be subject to the committees disciplinary actions which

may include cancellation of your membership. BDYC Committee

Grant Win We have been successful in winning an “Active Club” grant for $3,000.

The funds will go towards the purchase of gymnastics equipment.

Clubroom Cleaners Wanted Thank you to Karen Stidiford and Skye Hampel for volunteering to clean our Clubrooms again this

year. It’s a big job so if you can help once a week, once a month or every now and then, please let us know.

The more volunteers we have the easier it will be. All equipment and cleaning products are supplied by the

club. Note-A police check will be required. Please see Jane McFarlane .

Kindergym Kids New Kindergym T-shirts- on sale now. $15 each. Sizes 1-6.

See Leader Karen Baxter.

New Equipment-The club has purchased a new tunnel,

Circus tent, cube, balls, stamps and 2x kangaroo hoppers.

50th Anniversary Shirts

Now available from the Club Shop.

$15-Childrens T-shirts sizes 4-14

$20-Adults T-shirts sizes S & M

$30-Childrens Polo shirts sizes 14 & 16

$35-Adults Polo shirts sizes S-XL

(Logos designed by Committee member Jannette Fulham)

Win $10,000 for yourself

and $10,000 for the BDYC Or one of 200x $200 Foodland gift cards and one for the club.

See the latest Foodland IGA catalogue for entry forms and details.

Competition runs from now until 25/3/14—Good Luck!!!

Annual Working Bee 22 members participated in our annual working bee

on the 11th January. They cleaned the clubrooms

from top to bottom earning themselves 10

“Best Club Member” points. They also enjoyed a

FREE lunch thanks to Big River Supermarket Barmera.

Coaches Corner A huge thank you to our fantastic team of dedicated coaches who have been flat-out over the summer break upgrading their qualifications to conform with the new Gymnastics Australia coaching structure, insurance policy upgrades and the recent changes in the child protection laws. They braved the extreme heat with temperatures reaching 45o and travelled down to Adelaide to undergo all day courses in centres with no air conditioning. Now that’s commitment!!

See the coaches board in the foyer for more information.

Welcome New Coaches

Beginner Coach-Jo Pankhurst.

Junior Coach–Lauren Kubank .

New Qualifications

Congratulations to our newly qualified “Beginner Coaches”.

Belinda Reilly, Tanya Watson, Amanda Piasente , Richard

Coote , Jo Pankhurst and Isabella Jarvis who completed the

course over the summer break. They undertook an 8 hour

on-line course and a 1 Day “Face to face” component in Ade-

laide. They will now be working through their coaching work-

books and completing 20 hrs of supervised coaching.

Accredited Coaches

Carolyn Martin, Karen Baxter, Michael Herrmann, Jody Scott and Jane McFarlane completed a

“Supervisors” course in December as part of the new Gymnastics Australia coaching requirements to

supervise and assess beginner coaches. A number of coaches also completed courses in “Managing Inclusion

in Gymnastics”, “Managing Risks in Coaching” and “Child Safe Environments”.

2014 Gym SA Congress Karen Baxter, Carolyn Martin, Michael Herrmann and Jane McFarlane attended the annual Gym SA coach-

es congress in Adelaide in February. They participated in a variety of courses

such as Kindergym, Vaulting, Tumbling, Uneven Bars, Parkour, Dance and Chore-

ography.

Farewell Kruschel Sapphires coach in charge Samantha Kruschel has moved to Adelaide this year

and we wish her all the very best. Samantha has taken out a triple club mem-

bership with the BDYC, Para Hills and Payneham gym clubs so she will be able to

participate in club events when she is visiting the Riverland. Thank you Sammie

for your wonderful contribution to the club and we hope you return to us soon.

If you are moving and would like assistance in finding a new gym club or want to take out a multiple membership please see the Head Coach.

New Arrival

Congratulations to Jody Scott, partner Duanne and big sister Kara on the safe

arrival of their beautiful baby girl “Georgia” on the 27th January.

Upcoming Courses

Child Safe Enviroments-8th May at Berri. Beginner Coaches “Face to Face”-30th March in Adelaide.

See the Head Coach for bookings.

Interested In Coaching-please see the Head Coach Jane McFarlane or phone:0400 179 899 so we can

get you started. All coaches are assisted through their course requirements and the club also holds its

own Coaches Workshops each term to keep you up to date with the latest coaching techniques and club

information. Please note that all volunteers must have a police check approved by our Child Pro-tection Officer before taking up any role within the club. Forms are available on request.

New Clubrooms Update The latest plans for the Berri Recreation Centre were

lodged with Council over the summer break -see the

Viewing Room notice board. The Glassey Park sporting

community and the surrounding residents were notified by

letter about our project and Council have received no

objections. Planning approval has also been granted by the

Regional Development Assessment Panel. Meanwhile

sporting clubs are updating their information for council and undergoing negotiations for hiring and

leasing, Quoting will begin shortly so please contact the Berri Rec Cente Committee’s Vice-President

& Secretary Jane McFarlane ph: 0400 179 899.

Thank you Thank you to the following for their

kind donations over the summer break.

Cobdogla Primary School

—2x pin boards

Amanda Piasente & Jo Pankhurst

– Baby gates (for Kindergym classes)

Riverland Bottle Depot

– Blue Drum (for collecting our bottles

and cans)

Large Fridge/Freezer

Photo copier.

Pie warmer

OR

Lockers in good condition.

Please contact the Secretary

Jane McFarlane

Ph: 0400 179 899

Bottles, Cans and Cartons We now have a Blue Recycling Drum in the foyer for all your bottles, cans and cartons. Please make sure

they are rinsed and lids are removed before placing them in the drum. Money raised will go towards our

new clubrooms project.

Can you Help?

Do you or your employer have any of the following items that are no longer being use that could be

donated to our Youth Club?

New Digital Advertising A Big “Thank you” to Berri Betta Home Living who have given the club a

great deal on a digital TV and wall bracket for us to use as part of our

new Sponsorship initiative. Please support them as they have supported

us.

2014 Sponsorship Table Check with your boss or parents to see if they would like to promote their business with us and help

support the Youth Club. Many businesses have a community sponsorship quota each year or might be

looking for a different way to advertise so it doesn't hurt to ask. Formal club letters to businesses

are available from the front desk.

Note-All sponsors will also receive an “Appreciation Certificate” to display in their place of

business & “10 Best club member points” will be awarded to gymnasts for each new sponsor.

Mate Sponsor ($100+)

Your logo in our Club Newsletter (five additions per year)

Your logo and business cards displayed on the Sponsorship Board in our main foyer where

members and visitors can collect information about your services.

Champion Sponsor ($200+)

All of the above plus

Your logo advertised on our new in-house digital TV which promotes our sponsors, club

news and events.

Hero Sponsor ($500+)

All of the above plus

Your logo on the Sponsors page of our website with a link back to your own business

website.

Your logo on our club banner which is displayed in our clubrooms and at all public events,

including markets and community displays.

Legend Sponsor ($1,000+)

All of the above plus

Your logo prominently displayed on the outside of clubrooms.

Complimentary corporate performance by our Platinum’s Troupe at an event of your

choice.

New Sponsorship Board Support the BDYC for as little as $100 per year by buying a spot on

our new Sponsorship Board. Companies can advertise their business

and display their business cards all year round in the clubs foyer.

Last year we had up to 600 people through each week so that’s a lot

of potential new clients. All funds raised will be used to purchase

equipment and accessories to use now and in our new clubrooms.

Sponsors will be updated with a purchase report in our Newsletter.

Contact the Secretary Jane McFarlane ph:0400 179 899 for

more information.

2014 SPONSORS

Primary Business Address

Your Address Line 2

Your Address Line 3

Your Address Line 4

Business Name

Phone: 555-555-5555

Fax: 555-555-5555

E-mail: someone@example.com

Berri District Youth Club

PO Box 447

Berri, SA, 5343

Email: bdycgymnastics@hotmail.com

Website: www.bdyc.gymnastics.org.au

Face Book:

Like us on face book and receive regular

updates as things happen. We currently

have over 230 likes, help us reach 250.

2013/14 BDYC COMMITTEE

We would like to welcome two new members to our committee this year. Leanne Van Der Hoek as Treasurer and Paul Haenen will be our new Member Protection Officer. We would like to thank Carolyn Martin for all her hard work as Treasurer over the last 5 years, bringing our books up to date and stream-lining our payments and banking operations. She will remain as part of the committee and will also help Leanne during the transition.

President-Peter Jarvis ph:0419 812 615

Vice President-Karen Baxter ph:0418 810 940

Secretary/Public Officer-Jane McFarlane ph:0400 179 899

New Treasurer-Leanne Van Der Hoek ph: 0410 272 192

Committee Members

Jody Scott

Carolyn Martin

Jannette Fulham (Club Photographer)

Richard Coote

New Member Protection Officer –Paul Haenen ph: 0438 874 108

Website Co-ordinator-Chris Fulham

Volunteer Required- “Minutes Secretary” As our club grows so does our paperwork, so the committee have created a new position to assist our Secretary/Public Officer. New Position-“Minutes Secretary”

Duties-Taking minutes at committee meetings, some letter writing and mail collection.

Requirements-Police check., able to attend meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Experience-Some experience preferred but training can be provided

Commencing-August 2014 (straight after the AGM)

Please contact the Secretary/Public Officer- Jane McFarlane ph: 0400 179 899 for more information.