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15/9/08
Congratulations to Jamie Sanders (national level 9) who represented Australia in the International Levels Challenge on the weekend.Jamie placed an amazing 3rd Overall in the national level 9 division, she also came 3rd on vault and 1st on floor CLICK HERE for a full list of Jamie's & Australia's results. CLICK HERE for a look at Simone and Jamie's diary entries from their trip away.

1/9/08
Congratulations to all the gymnasts who competed in the Waverley GFA State Challenge on the weekend. It was a fantastic day of competition! Good luck to all of the gymnasts who are competing in the Victorian GFA on September 14th.

25/8/08

The Australian team placed 6th Overall at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, results were:

1st China
2nd USA
3rd Romania
4th Russia
5th Japan
6th AUSTRALIA
7th France
8th Brazil

Our very own Shona Morgan and Georgia Bonora hit four for four and between them counted seven out of a possible eight scores to the team total. An awesome effort that that earnt both of the girls a place in the Individual All-Around Final. Shona was also the first reserve for the beam finals but did not get to compete.
Georgia placed 13th Overall and Shona placed 15th Overall in the Individual All Around Finals. This is a huge effort for both girls and particularly getting through a second full competition with no falls.

14/7/08
Congratulations to all the Victorian gymnasts and coaches who did an amazing job up in Brisbane last week! This was one of Victoria's most successful years, with results. At National Level 7 – the Victorian Team placed 3rd and Rebecca Lionnet looked amazing. She placed an incredible 2nd on Floor in Australia and 14th All Around. At National Level 9 – the Victorian Team placed 1st!!!!! Jamie Sanders had one of the biggest comebacks after the first day of competition and placed an incredible 3rd All Around, 3rd Vault, 2nd Beam, 3rd Floor and 11th Bars. Rachel Figgis placed 7th All Around, 4th Vault, 10th Bars, 7th Beam and 10th Floor. Hayley Kurz placed 8th All Around, 11th Vault, 12th Bars, 4th Beam and 8th Floor. Laura Hart placed 15th All Around, 17th Vault, 6th Bars, 19th Beam and 25th Floor. At International Level 6 - Sarah taig placed 22nd All Around, 30th Vault, 17th Bars, 23rd Beam and 26th Floor. A great job by all girls!der
Jamie Sanders was also named into the Australian Team, which will compete against Japan and New Zealand in September. (Simone Greig was named as the Australian Team Coach).

13/7/08
Congratulations to our level 1A & 2A gymnasts who competed at the MLC Classic on Saturday 12th July. The level 1A team placed 1st All Around, 1st vault, bars & beam, and 2nd floor. The level 2A team placed 2nd All Around, 2nd vault, bars, beam, floor.

23/6/08
Our level 1A gymnasts had their first competition for the season on Saturday. They did absolutely fantastic! The team placed first overall and first on every apparatus. The team was made up of: Jessica Carson, Sarah Melsom, Alyssa Chau, Revon Weeradardana and Emily Poppenbeek.

21/6/08
Waverley has been in the news recently regarding our three gymnasts who are on the Olympic squad and what a phenominal feat that is for a club to produce 3 gymnasts in the squad. To watch each story just click on the pictures:

20/6/08
A HUGE GOODLUCK to Georgia Bonora, Shona Morgan & Emma Dennis who were selected for the Olympic Squad of 9!! They will travel to Canberra next week for an intensive week of testing and the final team will be announced at the end of next week. Keep checking the Olympics 2008 page for all the latest details. The girls had a final control test at the club on Wednesday and the students from Mount Waverley secondary school came to watch.

10/6/08
Congratulations to all of the National level 6 - 10 gymnasts who competed in the Victorian Championships last weekend at the State Netball & Hockey Centre. The level 6 team placed 6th overall, the level 7 team placed 3rd overall & the level 9 team placed 1st overall. Level 6 - Cailtin Brown placed 9th AA, 3rd vault, =3rd floor. Taylah Walsh placed 17th AA, 9th bars, =14th floor. Emily Toney competed on day 1 only & placed 25th AA, 15th beam, 20th vault. Level 7 - Rebecca Lionnet placed 4th AA, 2nd floor, 5th bars & beam. Bree Sanders 2nd bars, 14th beam. Emily Savini placed 1st bars. Emily Cavell placed 9th beam. Level 9 - Hayley Kurz placed 3rd AA, 2nd floor, 3rd beam & bars. Jamie Sanders placed 2nd AA, Victorian floor champion, 2nd beam. Laura Hart placed 5th AA, Victorian vault champion, 6th bars.

27/5/08
Congratulations to Emma Dennis who was announced as the Gymnastics Australia Junior International Gymnast of the year for 2007.

26/5/08
Congratulations to Georgia Bonora, Shona Morgan & Emma Dennis who were all selected for the Olympic Squad of 9!! The final team will be announced at the end of June.
Australian Championships Snr International Results: Shona Morgan 2nd AA, Georgia Bonora 5th AA and Emma Dennis 6th AA. For more detailed Snr Int results click here Victoria placed 1st with a score of 178.050. Congratulations also to our International 10 gymnasts Angela Donald 3rd AA and Emma Collister 5th AA. Click here for detailed Int 10 results. Victoria placed 2nd with a score of 152.725.

23/5/08
Gymnastics Australia launched the much anticipated MyHeroes this week. My Heroes is a web based company producing a range of exciting merchandise, such as birthday cards and growth charts, which carry personalised messages from a range of sports stars to inspire kids. So by visiting the myheroes.com.au website, fans are able to show their support for our favourite Aussie gymnastics stars.

Our own Shona Morgan is one of four gymnasts selected along with Dasha Joura, Lauren Mitchell & Ashleigh Brennan. Click here for more details or Click myheroes.com.au to visit the website!

Why not support our home grown gymnastics superstar ‘Shona Morgan’ and Australia’s other top gymnasts by logging on to myheroes.com.au and checking out the awesome range of gymnastics products (and get your own name and message on them!!!

Example poster:

28/2/08
Don't forget the working bee this Saturday 1st March 9 - 1pm.

26/2/08
Congratulations to Shona Morgan and Georgia Bonora who have been selected to represent Australia at the Golden State Classic in Sacremento USA on March 15/16th.

Good luck to Cyndal Petty, Jamie Sanders, Hayley Kurz, Taylah Walsh, Laura Hart and Rebecca Lionnet who are travelling to Canada on the 7th March to compete in the Jurassic Classic in Calgary. Check the International Competitions Canada page regularly for updates on their trip.

21/1/08
CONGRATULATIONS to Shona Morgan for being named the Victorian International Gymnast of the year and to Jacqui Bull for being named the Victorian National gymnast of the year. Also a big congratulations to Georgia Bonora and Emma Dennis for being nominated for the Victorian International Gymnast of the year.

7/1/08
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
We would like to congratulate Jacqui Bull for being nominated for the Victorian National stream gymnast of the year - Award of excellence, and also Georgia Bonora, Shona Morgan, Emma Dennis for being nominated for the Victorian International stream gymnast of the year - Award of excellence. The awards night is on Saturday 19th January 7:30 - 9:30pm at:
Swinburne Tafe (David Williamson Theatre)
Green St, Prahran, 3181
Melways Ref 58, D7

No need to book – just turn up!! No cost & free finger food.

Please consider coming along to support our Waverley girls achievements!!!!

9/12/07
The National 6 team after day 2 of competition placed 5th AA, 3rd vlt, 3rd brs, 10th bm, 3rd fl. The National level 4's after day 2 of competition placed 5th AA, 6th vlt, 5th brs, 6th fl.

7/12/07
The level 6's after their first day are placing are placing 6th AA, 3rd fl, 5th vlt, 7th brs, 11th bm. The level 4's placed 12th AA after their 1st day of competition.

4/12/07
National Clubs
After day 2 - Shona Morgan placed 3rd AA, =2nd vlt, 3rd brs, 7th bm, 7th fl. Georgia Bonora placed 4th AA, =2nd vlt, 5th brs, 2nd bm, 6th fl. International 6 - Laura Hingston placed 10th AA, 7th bm, 13th brs. Sarah Taig placed 25th AA, 16th bm, 17th brs. Emma Collister placed 2nd AA, 1st on vlt, 2nd brs, 5th bm. Angela Donald placed 5th AA, 5th vlt, 1st brs.
WAVERLEY ADVANCED GYMNASTICS CLUB 1ST OVERALL ELITE CLUB AT THE 2007 NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

3/12/07
National Clubs
After day 1 - Georgia Bonora is placing 4th overall and Shona Morgan is placing 3rd overall. At International 10 - Emma Collister is placing 4th AA, Angela Donald is placing 5th AA. Rachel Collister injured her knee on vault and will not be able to compete for the rest of the competition. (she was placing 1st on vault though). At International 6 - (out of 59 competitors) Laura Hingston is placing 9th AA, 6th bm, 9th brs. Sarah Taig is placing 23rd AA, 16th brs, 17th bm.

21/11/07
The 2008 Deposits were due on the 20th of November, anyone who has not paid their deposit is now overdue and may not have a place in their nominated class. Please call the office immediately on 9887-9611.

27/8/07
Trans Bass Challenge
Leah Weinman and Cyndal Petty travelled down to Tasmania on the weekend to represent Victoria at the Trans Bass Challenge. lThe Trans Bass Challenge Championships are held annually in Tasmania, where a team of National Level 6 & National Level 7 from Victoria go down to Tassie to compete against the Tasmanian Teams. Its a great, fun & relaxed competition, which helps to set the girls up & prepare them for the National Championships, in future years.
Victoria did exceptionally well this year, with the Tasmanian girls showing huge improvements!

National Level 6 Results:
Victorian Team Members: Cyndal Petty, Leah Weinman, Kaela Page, Monique Tanner, Gabrielle Ray & Christine Bonfadini. 1st Placed Team was Victoria. Vault- =1st Leah Weinman & Kaela Page, 3rd Monique Tanner, =6th Christine Bonfadini, 8th Gabrielle Ray, 11th Cyndal Petty
Bars - =1st Leah Weinman & Kaela Page, 3rd Cyndal Petty, =4th Monique Tanner & Christine Bonfadini, 8th Gabrielle Ray. Beam - =1st Monique Tanner, 2nd Kaela Page, =6th Cyndal Petty & Leah Weinman
9th Christine Bonfadini, 10th Gabrielle Ray. Floor - =1st Leah Weinman, Monique Tanner & Christine Bonfadini, 4th Gabrielle Ray, 7th Kaela Page, =8th Cyndal Petty. All Around - 1st Leah Weinman (Trans Bass All Around Champion), =2nd Monique Tanner & Kaela Page, 6th Christine Bonfadini, 7th Cyndal Petty, 8th Gabrielle Ray. Congratulations to coach Simone.

20/8/07
Level 1 - 3 State Pennant Finals
Well Waverley had another very successful campaign at the State Pennant Finals on Sunday. In the afternoon it was the 1A, 2A and 3A’s turn and they didn’t disappoint managing to pull off a clean sweep of 1st place overall team in all three levels for the second year in a row. The level 1A’s hit all of their routines and were stable as a rock, they placed 1st overall, 2nd vault, 1st bars, 2nd beam, 3rd floor. The 2A’s looked fantastic particularly on bars and floor, they managed to place 1st overall, 1st vault, 1st bars, 1st beam, 1st floor. The 3A blue team had a shaky beam but managed to stabilise with some very clean vault and bars they placed 1st overall, 1st vault, 1st bars, equal 1st beam, 2nd floor. The 3A red team were one member down sadly as Brittany injured her ankle on Wednesday, this meant the team was down to only two competing members and these two competing members did a beautiful job for their depleted team placing 3rd overall and 3rd on all apparatus. The 3B’s in the morning put in their best all around performance of the season with every gymnast hitting their routines, they were sadly down one team member with Vy unfortunately unable to compete. They placed 5th overall, 3rd vault, 4th bars, 3rd beam, 6th floor.

13/8/07
2007 World Championships
A huge congratulations to Georgia Bonora and Shona Morgan for being selected on the Australian team travelling to the 2007 World Championships in Germany 1 - 9th September.The announcement was made last night at the AIS. The 2007 team is: Shona Morgan (WAGC), Georgia Bonora (WAGC), Dasha Joura (WAIS), Lauren Mitchell (WAIS), Hollie Dykes (AIS), Ashleigh Brennan (VHPC), Chloe Sims (MBC).
A huge well done and congrats to John Hart, Shaoyi Jiang and the entire Waverley coaching team on this exceptional achievement!!! Our own Emma Dennis also put in an impressive performance surprising everyone with her powerful 1 ½ Yurchenkos. The Executive Director of Gymnastics Australia (Jane Allen) and National Coach (Peggy Liddick) made a special mention of the amazing improvements Emma has made in the last 6 months and expressed their high hopes for Em in representing Australia successfully at the Japan Junior Classic in September.

6/8/07
State Pennant Regionals
Congratulations to our Level 1 - 3 gymnasts who competed in the State Pennant Regionals on the 4th of August. All teams that Waverley entered made it through to the Finals on the 19th August.

30/7/07
Waverley 1 - 3 Invitational
Congratulations to our level 1 - 3 gymnasts who competed in the Waverley 1 - 3 Invite on the 28th July. The level 1A team placed 2nd AA, 2nd vlt, 1st br, 3rd bm. The level 1A mixed Waverley and Pit team placed 1st AA, 1st vlt, 3rd br, 1st bm, 1st fl. The level 2A team placed 1st AA, 1st vlt, 1st br, 1st bm, 1st fl. The level 3A white team placed 1st AA, 1st vlt, 2nd br, 1st bm, 1st fl. The level 3A blue team placed 2nd AA, 2nd vlt, 1st br, 2nd bm, 2nd fl. The level 3B team placed 2nd AA, 1st vlt, 1st br, 4th bm, 7th fl.

23/7/07
HPC Level 1 - 3 Invite
Congratulations to our level 1 - 3 gymnasts who competed in the HPC invite on the 21st July. Our level 1A team placed 1st AA, 2nd vlt, 1st br, 1st bm, 1st fl. Our level 2A team placed 1st AA, 1st, vlt, 1st br, 1st bm, 1st fl. Our level 3A team placed 1st vlt, 1st br, 1st bm, 1st fl (they were not against any other teams). Well done to coaches Simone Greig, Janie Ahlstrom, Sasha Vildanov, Sarah Roach and Grace Yang for these awesome results.

16/7/07
MLC Level 1 - 3 Classic
Congratulations to our Level 1 - 3 gymnasts who competed in the MLC Classic on the 14th/15th July. Our level 1A team placed 1st AA, 3rd vlt, 3rd brs, 1st bm, 2nd fl. Our level 2A team placed 1st AA, 2nd vlt, 2nd brs, 1st bm, 1st fl. Our level 3A team placed 1st AA, 1st vlt, 1st brs, 1st bm, 1st fl. Our level 3B team placed 1st AA, 1st vlt, 1st brs, 1st bm. Well done to coaches Nicole Paulsen, Deb Enderby, Janie Ahlstrom, Sasha Vildanov, Sarah Roach and Grace Yang for these awesome results.

12/7/07
2007 July Australian Championships
CONGRATULATIONS to all our girls who competed at the 2007 National Gymnastics Championships, held in Brisbane, on 30th June-8th July. WAGC Coaches who represented Victoria were Simone Greig & John Hart. Congrats also to the rest of the Waverley coaching team back home including Shaoyi, Grace, Janie and Sarah! Well done to each and everyone of you!
International 6: Simone is now the International 6 National Champion!! Congratulations! Simone placed 1st AA, 1st Bars, 1st Beam, 6th Vault. Laura did a wonderful job with a particularly dynamic beam routine on Day 2. She performed consistently well on both days and whilst open age results are not available it looks like she did very well. Laura's Day 2 scores: Vault 13.65, Beam 13.95, Floor 13.8, Bars 12.65, AA 54.05.
Level 7 - Emma Darcy was part of the Victorian team that placed 3rd AA. Emma placed 21st AA and 10th Bars, 12th Vault, 19th Floor, 24th Beam. This was Emma's first Nationals & she did Victoria proud!
Level 8 - Hayley Kurz and Laura Hart were part of the Victorian team that placed 2nd AA (and only narrowly missed out on 1st) Hayley placed 8th AA and 8th Bars, 9th Vault, 12th Beam, 13th Floor. Laura placed 9th AA, 3rd Vault, 9th Bars, 9th Floor, 17th Beam Hayley and Laura were the 2nd and 3rd placed Victorians at level 8.
Level 9 - Hannah Johnston did a great job, she helped the Victorian team place 3rd. Hannah scored 105.275 All Around and placed 5th Beam, 9th Floor, 13th Vault, 16th Bars.
Level 10 - Jacqui Bull and Jenaya George were the 1st and 2nd placed Victorians in the team that placed 2nd .
Jac wowed the crowds with an exciting win making her the Level 10 National Champion!!! Jac placed 1st AA, 1st Beam, 2nd Vault, 2nd Bars, 2nd Floor. This is Waverley’s first Level 10 National champion!!! Jenaya also did a wonderful job placing 9th AA, 4th Beam, 8th Floor, 14th Vault, 23rd Bars.
For full results click here

For Waverley results, our new Australian Champions and the Australia versus Japan competition click here

Japan V Australia
The team event for the Japan Vs Australia Challenge was on Sunday 1st July with our own Shona Morgan making the Australian team that beat Japan to win gold!! The All Around and Apparatus finals was on Mon 2nd July – Shona placed 5th AA, 2nd Vault, 4th Bars (and nailed her 1 ½ Y) 9th beam and 6th floor . Georgia placed 10th AA, 7th vault, 13th bars, 10th beam, 4th Floor, she had a huge improvement on her second day of competition. And a big congratulations to Daria who placed 1st AA.

9/7/07

ITF Fundraiser
As everyone knows this year the gym is celebrating its 20th anniversary and to mark this exciting occasion we are holding a Gala Dinner and Auction. This will incorporate both a bidding auction as well as a silent auction to ensure there is something for everyone. It will be held at the beautiful Contessa Receptions (in Mt Waverley) on Friday the 12th October. We hope to see you all there!! For more details click here.

Senior Victorian Championships
The Snr WAG & MAG gymnasts competed at the Victorian Championships. Waverley gymnasts had some great results.
CLICK HERE to see all of our new State Champions
CLICK HERE to see outstanding detailed results of our Waverley gymnasts
CLICK HERE for full results on the GV website

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