Thanks Andree

Andree has headed back to Hawaii for school but I just wanted to post a "Thank You!" here on the blog.

We've had a great summer. Two days left of the summer program then we have two weeks off.

We will resume classes the week of September 8th. Stay tuned to the blog for the September schedule.

Don

National Pool Party TODAY

We are having our annual summer pool party for the National group and previous tumblers TODAY Wednesday, August 12th from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Kelsey Brasil's house.

We will still have our training from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the gym. The kids can change into their suits at the gym and then we can car pool or bike over to the Brasil's house.

Parents are welcome to come and visit with each other. Bring your own lawn chairs.

Athletes are asked to bring snacks to share with everyone. Feel free to contact Kelsey Brasil via e-mail to confirm what you might be bringing food-wise.

k-brasil14@hotmail.com

We don't want 25 jello-salads.

If your child has other commitments this evening we will not be training after 7:00pm so they can either come to the earlier Provincial training from 4:00 to 6:00pm or enjoy an evening somewhere other than the gym.

The Brasil's address is 2116 Arbourview Dr. A 15 minute walk from the gym just past Upper Middle.

If anyone has allergies please let us know. We do have a Tree Nut allergy in the group so please be aware when selecting a food item to share.

This is an unofficial event so think of this as friends visiting friends.

Hope everyone can come, parents included. It's a great way to mingle with the team, learn about the program and find car pooling friends if necessary.

If you need to contact Jeorge or Cathy Brasil you can find their phone number at this Ontario White Pages link:

http://www.whitepages.ca/search/FindPerson?extra_listing=mixed&form_mode=opt_b&post_back=1&firstname_begins_with=1&firstname=J&name=Brasil&street=&city_zip=Oakville&state_id=ON&localtime=survey

Don

Contacting the Holden's

Bryan's parents are Mike and Jen. I don't like posting people's phone numbers on the blog so if you need to get a hold of them you can either call the gym for their number or look them up in the phone book or you can use this link

http://www.whitepages.ca/search/FindPerson?search_id=61101372180059152571&city=OAKVILLE&state_id=ON

Provnicial Pool Party TODAY

Okay, here is the plan. The Weather Network is calling for rain but it could be hit or miss.

As of now we are going to go ahead with the pool party at the Holden's.

If when you drop your child off it is raining then we will NOT be having the pool party.

If it is clear when you drop your child off at the gym but it starts raining while we are at the gym we will have our regular training and you can pick up your child at the end of their regular training time.

If it starts raining while we are at the Holden's (any time after 4:00pm) then come and pick up your child from the Holden's (see address below).

We will hope that the weather is not like last night but with the extreme heat the weather is very volatile and could do anything.

Finger's crossed.

National Tumblers you do NOT have training tonight no matter what the weather does. We will have a make up class on Friday from 5:00 to 7:30pm.

Don

Provincial Pool Party

We are having our annual summer pool party next Monday, August 10th from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Bryan Holden's house.

We will still have our training from 3:00 to 4:00pm at the gym. The kids can change into their suits at the gym and then we will walk over to Bryan's house.

Parents are welcome to come and visit with each other. Bring your own lawn chairs.

Athletes are asked to bring snacks to share with everyone. Feel free to contact Jen Holden via e-mail to confirm what you might be bringing food-wise. We don't want 25 jello-salads.

If your child has other commitments on that evening we will not be training after 4:00pm so they can either wait at the gym where you can pick them up (this is only until 5:00pm as the viewing area closes at 5:00pm on Monday). Or they can walk over to the Holden's. The address is 1492 Postmaster Drive. 5 minute walk from the gym. Upper Middle/ Postmaster.. on the south side. 4 houses south of the fire station.

I will also send you an e-mail so that you can respond to Jen regarding food. The Holden's are interested in doing a BBQ as well. If anyone has allergies please let us know.

This is an unofficial event so think of this a friends visiting friends.

Hope everyone can come, parents included. It's a great way to mingle with the team, learn about the program and find car pooling friends if necessary.

Don

Option for Weeks Off

Hi,

I just wanted to suggest an option of something for the tumblers to do during the last couple of weeks in August when there is no scheduled tumbling classes.

Friends of ours own a circus school in Stoney Creek and they offer summer camp programs. It might be a fun way to stay fit and try some new things.

If you are interested check out their website at:

http://www.zacadacircus.com/

Or just give their pamphlet a look-see.

Monday August 3rd

There is no training on Monday, August 3rd for the tumbling program.

Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, August 4th.

Relax!

Canada Cup Update

The Canada Cup is the third National Team qualification event hosted by Gymnastics Canada during a yearly cycle. This event is also a great opportunity for aspiring National Level athletes to get their feet wet by participating in a national calibre event.
The OGC along with Ali Dings (Youth level Tumbler) and Karla Sage (Coach) from the Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club traveled out to Okotoks, Alberta for this week-long event.
Veteran tumblers Kelsey Brasil, Lauren Rotolo and Jonathan Meehan competed alongside their rookie National teammates, Josh Sardella and Anthony Gentili.
There was lots of drama at this event.
Kelsey Brasil took a bad fall in her first preliminary pass dislocating her knee cap rendering her unable to continue with the competition. None-the-less Kelsey put on a brave face and returned to cheer on her teammates for the rest of the week. We hope her road to recovery is swift.
Anthony and Josh participated in the entry level National Novice categories for their respective ages. Both found themselves in the middle of the pack but displaying appropriate skills for the National level.
Lauren Rotolo had one of her strongest performances with solid in-lines and controlled landings. Lauren captured the Silver medal. Lauren has now medaled in the last three National Competitions she has competed in and has shown the country that she is going to be a tumbler to watch in the next few years as she aspires to the Youth and Senior Women's tumbling teams. Way to go Lauren!
Jonathan Meehan has been hampered by injuries over the past season. At the start of this competition Jonathan was fighting a virus and exhaustion from working his summer job. Given the couple days of training Jonathan was able to get his body back on track and put down the best preliminary passes of his tumbling career hitting a lofty 61.1 score over two passes. In the Youth category that Jonathan competes in he is performing the lowest Degree of Difficulty simply because of returning from injury but what this allowed Jonathan to do was show the best execution of any tumbler in his level. Jonathan was able to surpass the National Team qualifying standard by several points clinching himself a space in the 15/16 Men's Category for the World Age Group Championships to take place later this fall in St. Petersberg, Russia. As the top 15/16 year old in Canada Jonathan will have to work hard to increase his Degree of Difficulty and represent his country against the best in the world.
Congratulations to all the OGC tumblers. Next year we will be out in full force ready to bring back even more tales of success.