Central Galaxy Trampoline Club

SPONSORED FUN RUN

Harleigh Ryan took part in a sponsored Fun Run starting at the Memorial Park, Coventry on Sunday 29 June.  Harleigh was unable to run due to her leg being in plaster, so she roped in the assistance of dad Phil who galantly pushed her round the 4 1/2 mile course in a pushchair!  Harleigh managed to walk over the finish line and the pair completed the course in 50 minutes!  They managed to raise an amazing £260.50 for the club!  Harleigh and her dad would like to say a big "thank you" to everyone who sponsored them, and I'm sure every member of Central Galaxy would like to return the thanks for all their efforts in taking part and raising money for the club!  Thank you Harleigh and Phil.

BRIDGNORTH CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL - SATURDAY & SUNDAY 24/25th AUGUST  2008

We will be taking a display team to the Bridgnorth Children's Festival again this year.  Last year's event was very successful and organisers are hoping that this year they will be able to attract even more visitors.

Please follow the link to the site for more information

(please note: the site is being constantly updated so be sure to visit regularly!)

DMT - CLUB COACH

Lauren Draper and Caroline Hamill completed a coaching course for DMT last weekend, both passed the practical exam; now the anxious wait for the overall results!

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY - DISPLAY TEAMS

Please will you let Irene or one of the other coaches know if you are available to take part the display team.  Details of which event we will be covering has not yet been finalised, a decision will be made once we know how many club members are available.  The display team takes members from G4 to G1.  If you would like to be considered please talk to your coach.

The club intends to invite all parents to a meeting to inform them of the upcoming changes to the competition structure and competition routines.  This is most likely to be after one of the Sunday training sessions, after the June grades competition.  It is important that you attend so that you are fully informed about how these changes will affect your child.

Please check out this site which will be updated as soon as the meeting is formalised.

LOULE CUP - PORTUGAL - 26th/27th SEPTEMBER 2008

We are hoping to take a delegation out to Portugal to compete in the 3rd Loule Cup.  If you are interested please let Irene know before the end of May.

Lynne is happy to help arrange accomodation, however you will need to book and pay for your own flights.

More information can be found by following this link: Loule Cup 2008

The latest newsletter,  April 2008 is now available to download.

Previous newsletters still available:  January 2008 October 2007  July 2007  April 2007  January 2007  November 2006

There is also a Photo Permission form, please complete if you are happy for photos/videos to be published on the web site.

Following our recent Committee Meeting, it was decided that minutes should not be for public viewing, although they will still be available to club members.  A copy of the minutes will be posted on the club noticeboards, alternatively send me your e-mail address and I will forward you a copy (Club Members only).

Given the appalling weather we have experienced this summer, this event could have been a total 'wash out'.  As it happened, the weather could not have been more perfect, especially on the Saturday when we were all wishing for some clouds to provide shade!

This event was much smaller than the 'Town & Country Show', however it was geared towards children and families, was free to enter and most activities if not free were at a reduced cost.  Thanks to the superb weather and other activities going on around town (including the intriguing 'Severn Project: Sturgeon Moon 2007' - more on that later), the crowds were drawn in.  The event had been well publicised and people enjoyed the displays we put on (3 per day).  Young and old queued to have a go on the trampolines, and a lot of interest was generated.  Let's hope they follow it up!  Lynn did very well with her chocolate fountain and 'straws' game.

The organisers were very impressed with our set-up and the performances put on by the children in the displays.  We all had a great time and it's very likely that we will return next year.

A very BIG 'THANK YOU' to everyone who took part; the children, coaches, parents, etc.  Without your help before, during and after, all this couldn't have gone ahead. 

On Saturday night we celebrated with a BBQ, some took the opportunity to go for a paddle in the river, and all hell broke out when Coral started a water fight!  The highlight of the evening (for some anyway) was a walk to Severn Park to see what was going on in the 'Sturgeon Moon' event.  The pathways were lit with braziers and firebowls, and the trees with coloured lights.  A spectacular dramatic performance of the story behind the sturgeon was brought to a climax with light and water displays followed by a fantastic firework display.  The sturgeon then swam away down the river.  Most of us didn't understand what was going on, but the BBC Shropshire web site put it this way: "101 Dalmatians meets Free Willy as the River Inspectors and Sturgeon Hunter entertain people in Bridgnorth 22-25 August.  A giant sturgeon fish is the star of the Severn Project - seemingly a cross between performance art, soap opera, theatre and a firework display.  The River Inspectors will be looking for a safe place to release the sturgeon and allow her to give birth to her young. Meanwhile the Sturgeon Hunter, employed by a rich Polish heiress, will be hoping to steal the fish and its valuable eggs, used in caviar".