Oxford School of Gymnastics

Competition Information

Forthcoming Events

	Date Event, Venue Participants Action Needed Comment 6th March Regional Prelims, Southampton GC NDP / PREP gymnasts click here to download the Prelims timetable 19th-21st March 2009 British Championships, Fenton Mannor FIG Book accommodation

Competition Venues

Venue	Address
Andover Salto Gymnastics Centre	Charlton Rd, SP10 4AJ
Fenton Mannor Sports Centre	ST4 8RF
King Edmunds Gym Club	New Comp Venue: Alveston Hill Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 3JB
Milton Keynes Gymnastics Centre	MK10 0BA
Saltney Gymnastics Club	River Lane, CH4 8RF
Southampton Gymnastics Club	SO16 9RJ

Click here to check the calendar for other competition information and other forthcoming events

Club Policy on Competitions

Parents/appointed adults are expected to book their own accommodation at the agreed 'Club' competition hotel for Friday and Saturday evenings. Gymnasts can stay in rooms with parents or with other gymnasts in their partnerships.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for transporting their children/gymnasts to and from the competition venue and for organising children's food for the duration of the weekend (unless told otherwise). It is also important that parents ensure competing gymnasts get to bed at an appropriate time and they are not disturbed by other non-competing gymnasts or other children.
Gymnasts are expected to stay and watch medal presentations regardless of the results.

Gymnasts are the coaches responsibility during the competition and will be given scheduled lunch times etc. There will be scheduled club meetings on Friday/Saturday evenings. All competitors must attend.

Regional Competitions (eg, Regional Championships, Prelims, Hants Open) and out of Region one day events

Gymnasts need to arrive at the competition venue at an agreed time on Sat/Sun. All gymnasts are expected to arrive with their hair and make up done.
Gymnasts are expected to remain at the competition until ALL medal presentations are made; regardless of the results.
Gymnasts should have their own 'Oxford' bag containing a packed lunch and plenty of water. Gymnasts will be told by their coach when to have their lunch. Any medication should also be in their bag and the coach informed where necessary. Children should take responsibility for their own property. Valuables should be left at home.

Competition Attire

All gymnasts representing the club at competitions must wear a club tracksuit, club t-shirt and a club sweatshirt (optional depending on temperature). The club rain jacket is optional for regional events but is recommended in bad weather. Gymnasts competing at FIG or qualifying for National Finals should all have a rain jacket for weekends away. Plain white socks must also be worn.

From October 2008 a club rucksack will also be compulsory for all competing gymnasts. These should be personalised with a keyring or similar item to allow easy identification at competitions and training.

All club kit is available from our on-line shop. Do not leave orders until the last minute as we do not have every size in stock!

Competition Leotards

All gymnasts representing the club at PREP and NDP in Regional events will wear our club competition leotard. For information see our 'Club Shop'.

Gymnasts competing at NDP levels 3 and 4 (where 2 routines are performed) will be eligible to wear one of our diamante leotards for their routines. There is a hire charge of £5 per leotard, per competition.

Gymnasts who are selected to represent the region or the club at national finals or club events will wear one of our diamante leotards. There is a hire charge of £5 per leotard per competition.

Gymnasts competing at FIG will always wear one of our diamante leotard designs. There is a hire charge of £5 per leotard, per competition.

Photography Passes

Any person wanting to take photographs at competitions must have a valid photo pass.

REGIONAL photo passes are available prior to any regional competition for a limited time period. All passes are valid from Jan - Dec. This pass only allows you to take photos at 'Southern Region Events'.

NATIONAL photo passes are available prior to every national competition and are available for a limited time only. These passes are only valid for that specific competition and must be applied for again for the next competition.

TRIAL passes are available before any trial competition held at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.

The cost of photo passes varies from event to event and year to year. NO late applications will be accepted.

A Guide To Competition Scores

Find out what the different numbers mean and what to look for when watching routines.

Click here to see our guide to understanding competition scores.