tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post5403641054690822644..comments2024-01-03T21:27:47.324+11:00Comments on The Australian Gymnastics Blog: Exclusive: AGB Says G'Day To...Mezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16370137747840565343noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-24631052743119345222010-07-09T11:46:53.366+10:002010-07-09T11:46:53.366+10:00Congratulations Tayla for your performance at Nati...Congratulations Tayla for your performance at Nationals. You did what you set out to do. Australian Vault Champ again and also a member of the Champion team. Your vaults were awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-52946666575777660612010-06-21T17:36:21.567+10:002010-06-21T17:36:21.567+10:00From the GWA website - "Rhythmic Senior Inter...From the GWA website - "Rhythmic Senior International gymnast Janine Murray is the favourite to take out the title of State Champion. She will receive strong competition from Australian Champion and Olympian Naazmi Johnston who will also be competiting along with other interstate contenders at the Commonwealth Games trial event to be held in conjunction with State Championships."<br />at least this explains the reference to Naazmi Johnson in the West Australian Article. I had no idea there was a Commonwealth trial event being held for RG at WA states - and I live here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-52871715286233425512010-06-21T16:22:27.713+10:002010-06-21T16:22:27.713+10:00I am surprised at the inaccuracies in that article...I am surprised at the inaccuracies in that article from the West Australian. States were not held at Challenge and I'm not sure what Naazmi Johnston has to do with WA states. It's like the reporter interviewed someone and didn't take any notes then tried to piece it together later. Too funny.<br />Here is an article from the Perth now site which says basically - nothing. Still someone might find it interesting.<br />http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/othersports/gymnastics-trailblazer-lauren-mitchell-prepares-for-tough-trials-ahead/story-fn4pw13c-1225881748768<br />As for WA states - some of the National Level 10's didn't compete but Olivia did display routines and her floor was great to watch. She is a very entertaining gymnast these days and appeared to be having fun. Snr and Jnr Int had only one competitor each so not very interesting IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-42471813598388085762010-06-21T15:28:13.306+10:002010-06-21T15:28:13.306+10:00anon June 20 2;05PM
What a great idea to combine ...anon June 20 2;05PM<br /><br />What a great idea to combine the event as a solution to gather a bigger crowd. We should appoint the person who suggested this as GA's new CEO. It dosn't take a rocket scientest to work out a simple solution...LOL<br /><br />In regard to the travel my daughter enjoys packing her bags and jumping on a plane to go to a competition interstate, it adds to the excitment of competing, yes it is expensive, but what other elite sport isnt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-43453952918400428282010-06-21T14:58:41.763+10:002010-06-21T14:58:41.763+10:00Thanks Mez for the interview. I wish Tayla good lu...Thanks Mez for the interview. I wish Tayla good luck for the upcoming Nationals. To those asking for some WA News, as small as it is check here for a brief report. http://chimgym.blogspot.com/2010/06/west-australian-article-on-states.htmlMistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-17839547173353348052010-06-21T14:33:15.786+10:002010-06-21T14:33:15.786+10:00Trying hard to remember ticket prices from Hisense...Trying hard to remember ticket prices from Hisense a couple of years ago. Pretty sure the Jnr/Snr sessions were about $20 full price and maybe $12 concession, but pretty sure you could get into the Int 10 session for free (it was during the day). But its been a while and didn't really take note then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-52944776387160135932010-06-21T14:28:58.405+10:002010-06-21T14:28:58.405+10:00Maybe Perth will surprise you this year and it wil...Maybe Perth will surprise you this year and it will be a lot better.<br /><br />I bet if you lived outside of Melbourne you wouldn't be whining about how you think it should always be held there.<br /><br />How much were tickets per session in Melbourne anyways, to compare, since Perth prices are apparently such a rip off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-87522723656758209242010-06-21T13:36:36.078+10:002010-06-21T13:36:36.078+10:00While l agree that Nationals should be a bigger an...While l agree that Nationals should be a bigger and more special event for the gymnasts, I don't think that the WG Elite Nationals should be held seperately to the Levels. There really isn't enough of them to warrant a seperate venue or the expense involved to set up & run it. In Melbourne we recently had Victorian Championships where both streams competed. GV did an awesome job, the venue was brillant, it was run beautifully and there were lots of spectators at all sessions. I believe that both streams deserve something a bit more special for Nationals than what Perth offered last year, afterall, no matter what stream the girls compete at, they all work as hard as they can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-45549201000982923532010-06-21T11:57:12.984+10:002010-06-21T11:57:12.984+10:00I agree, elite nationals should permanently be in ...I agree, elite nationals should permanently be in Melbourne where they have shown they can hold a great event, whereas levels nationals should move around. I travelled down to Melbourne for 2007 and 2008 nationals and I thought they did such a fantastic job. The event felt like a nationals and not just any other club meet. There was also a sizeable crowd both times. The elite girls really deserve to have a proper event separate from levels given all the hard work and extra hours they put in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-28327673671274718822010-06-21T11:52:45.716+10:002010-06-21T11:52:45.716+10:00As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter...As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter how many times Nationals has been held in Melbourne before, it should be held there every year. <br />The arena at Hisense is far superior to Perth and you can actually get a podium in there. You can't get a podium in Challenge arena - you may as well just call it a club meet. The arena is no better! .<br />And you will get much bigger audiences in Melbourne. What east siders are going to go all the way over to Perth for not even a podium? Nationals in Melbourne was a far better standard that last year. Have it in Melbourne so the girls can have more experience on a podium for when they have to compete internationally. <br />Honestly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-34214437389791182472010-06-21T10:57:03.867+10:002010-06-21T10:57:03.867+10:00Melbourne is and probably always will be the sport...Melbourne is and probably always will be the sporting capital of Australia. Therefore, elite athletes and sports people deserve to experience competing in Melbourne on a regular basis.<br /><br />Having said that, the venues in Melbourne are expensive to hire. If the other capital cities can do it cheaper, they should definitely hold the events. But:<br />1. Most of the gym families and friend are based on the East Coast and they're the only guaranteed attendees.<br />2. Perth needs to work on marketing the events to attract non die hard fans.<br />3. I wouldn't be happy paying top dollar for gym tickets unless it was held in a proper arena on a proper podium. Perth should not be asking people to pay such prices if they expect high attendance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-30246646696018295242010-06-20T23:16:35.027+10:002010-06-20T23:16:35.027+10:00Yeah, WA news would be great if anyone has any.Yeah, WA news would be great if anyone has any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-22385476209878761742010-06-20T21:20:42.743+10:002010-06-20T21:20:42.743+10:00This is not related, but did anyone watch the girl...This is not related, but did anyone watch the girls at WA states? Also, has anyone heard anything about Daria's training is going?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-90272677305631519332010-06-20T21:14:16.617+10:002010-06-20T21:14:16.617+10:00In the International streamlines, I don't thin...In the International streamlines, I don't think any of the states will have groups of more than 20 parents going to watch as there is hardly any International girls competing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-8118439050052648222010-06-20T21:09:16.025+10:002010-06-20T21:09:16.025+10:00Why has this post turned into a who say on where n...Why has this post turned into a who say on where nationals should be held. Isn't it supposed to be about a great ambassador to her state in Tayla. Good luck Tayla have a great comp in Perth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-15348546001646577192010-06-20T19:13:44.364+10:002010-06-20T19:13:44.364+10:00I just re read your post and saw you hadn't se...I just re read your post and saw you hadn't seen it advertised that the tickets were available at a cheaper rate. On the GA website there is a news item about Nationals with a lick to the ticket site. This is where the information about the group tickets being cheaper is. Sorry I didn't read it properly before. Hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-68460166010329489912010-06-20T19:09:53.650+10:002010-06-20T19:09:53.650+10:00To the person travelling to watch her daughter (i ...To the person travelling to watch her daughter (i assume) and not part of a group, if your daughter is going to Nationals SHE is part of a group and therefore spectators going to see that group are a group too. Just because it hasn't been advertised that you can get group tickets doesn't mean you can't. Ring your State association and explain the situation, ring the other clubs who are sending athletes. If this doesn't help - ring the state association of another state! Someone will be able to help you. Just do NOT pay double the price! Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-25703485659944718462010-06-20T18:20:58.922+10:002010-06-20T18:20:58.922+10:00Hopefully they will listen to what people have to ...Hopefully they will listen to what people have to say and make these things more accessible. If you're a parent with a daughter who likes gymnastics, and want to attend the JNR/SNR sessions, that's gonna cost you over a hundred dollars. Personally, being involved with gym as I am, I would pay it, but for the majority of people, they are going to choose other school holiday activities that are not so expensive. <br /><br />I think it is also important that they address the lack of coverage for parents and friends who cannot make the trip but still wish to see the event/receive information about it. <br /><br />Back in the day Gymnastics Australia used to film all sessions and sell them on tape to people who wanted a copy. Now they don't go to the effort of making these things available and it is a real shame because as a parent if you can't attend you miss out completely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-76398976969786572322010-06-20T18:01:14.017+10:002010-06-20T18:01:14.017+10:00Parking is definitely free at challenge. I am from...Parking is definitely free at challenge. I am from Perth and went to every elite session last year and it was free. I also thought the ticket prices to get in were quite reasonable. Surely at a much bigger better stadium like HiSense and wherever they use in Sydney you'd be paying more at the door to cover the cost of such a glam place?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-15931356420752507922010-06-20T17:09:43.351+10:002010-06-20T17:09:43.351+10:00To June 20 at 2.42pm
I am a parent of a gymnast go...To June 20 at 2.42pm<br />I am a parent of a gymnast going to Perth from an Eastern State. I am the only person going from my club. I have not seen it advertised by my State Association or GA where l have the opportunity to join a group of 20 to reduce the spectator costs period.<br />It would be great if l did have that opportunity and furthmore it would add one more bum on a seat as a spectator for all sessions to cheer on the gymnasts.<br />The cheaper seats for buying in a group of 20 or more while being great for those who have groups to form, is in this circumstance, discriminating against someone like me.<br />To the people of GA or whoever has set this price, if you read this, could you please reconsider your decision and make the cheaper multi passes available for all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-67369842401833439052010-06-20T16:58:29.049+10:002010-06-20T16:58:29.049+10:00it would make life so much easier if GA just stuck...it would make life so much easier if GA just stuck to a rotation of the states/capital cities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-26954789034603586642010-06-20T14:42:08.751+10:002010-06-20T14:42:08.751+10:00All the tickets are around half price as long as y...All the tickets are around half price as long as you book in groups of 20 or more. I can't think of anyone travelling to nationals who could not be part of a group (state, club, friends etc) so no one should have to pay the higher price. At half that $10-$12 per session and $24-$30 per day it seems pretty reasonable to me. Also all the National Levels sessions (3 days)$65, All the Int Sessions (4days) $74 or both $125 seems ok. But then again I pay more where I am to gain entry to State Championships!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-67391394480935237752010-06-20T14:30:04.483+10:002010-06-20T14:30:04.483+10:00What makes you think parking is free? Was it last ...What makes you think parking is free? Was it last year? Every other event held at Challenge it costs $8 for parking. Maybe it is included in the ticket price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-67954011206673411762010-06-20T14:21:33.876+10:002010-06-20T14:21:33.876+10:00Cath Clark was CEO of NZ Gymsports for less than t...Cath Clark was CEO of NZ Gymsports for less than two years (iirc), she seemed really promising at first. <br /> Talked about cleaning out the dead wood and staying to improve the sport in NZ. Not sure if she left because she was prevented from making positive change or because she just got bored of it once the re-branding was complete.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-48246845764091970752010-06-20T14:16:57.509+10:002010-06-20T14:16:57.509+10:00Parking is freeParking is freeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com