It has been very fun for all of us, the girls are always great to be around.  We arrived late on Wednesday and were up early Thursday to get organized, do all the prep and then walk to the gym (about 8 mins from the hotel).. once I post pics you will see how much you could miss Green Victoria.   We had to wear sunglasses to stop the dust from blowing up in our face.  The gym is at Grant McKewn Centre and its a wonderful bright gym and huge amount of bleachers which are great but do cut into the training carpet area.

The girls did their cardio and stretching in the upper mezzanine of the centre, and then fought their way to some warm up carpet space.  All Groups got 3 minutes each on the carpet which is wonderful and we were ready to start

The Group performed first on Thursday about 1:30 and they did very well, a few small glitches but a very solid routine.  Unfortunately there are 11 groups competing here but we are the only one in our category, lovely to be recognized for our achievement with Gold Medals, but even better is to note of all 11 groups, including 4 National Stream Groups,  our first day scores were the 3 rd highest, just behind the National SR trio, in second,  and only about 1 point behind the 1st performance of the Saskatchewan Open Group in HOOP. 

After group Cairo rested a bit and then worked on her ball and Clubs routines.  Both routines were solid and competition was tough, all four athletes were very good, and Cairo placed 3rd  in both with one score being .03 and the other .1,  which is considerably better than you scores from Provincials.   

The group girls were great supporters and were clapping and cheering for Cairo. 

After the rotation all of the VRG girls were busy helping with video taping and line judging and marshalling.   The Alberta organizers were very appreciative and told me numberously how lovely and giving they all were.

We rested and looked forward to even better preformances on the second day,   group was pretty much about the same level... we really missed our Victoria Crowd cheers, and Cairo did a nice Hoop but was disappointed with the few drops, and the deductions that took place.  

For me there were great, they felt good about their performances, and learned more about themselves and the many gymnasts around them, we saw more technicques, and great Choreography from Saskatchewan and enjoy the rest of competition

Last night finished off with a great banquet and hip hop dance instructor... as always we shone.

Lots of love from Edmonton from all 6 of us.  Enjoying west edmonton mall today

WOW, lots going on at VRG!!!! come along and join us Breaking into Sprin April 14 2 pm

HOT SHEET FOR VICTORIA RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB  updated March 2, 2013

Similar to last Saturdays  MOCK  Competitions  will be from 12 - 1:30 pm Mar 23,  May 4   and one in June to be determined.

MARCH 8 - 10  ELITE CANADA AT THE OVAL IN RICHMOND - VOLUNTEERS CAN TRAVEL WITH BARB VIA BUS ON SUNDAY MARCH 10 - Costs ferry, transit and food.  BEST gymnasts from across the country. Leaving on the 7 am ferry.  Please confirm with Barb by Wednesday if you plan to come volunteer time and see the best RG gymnasts in Canada

WE ARE TRAINING ALL SATURDAYS IN MARCH, EXCEPT EASTER SATURDAY MARCH 30.  PLEASE EMAIL OR CONFIRM NEXT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND OVER SPRING BREAK(FOR COACHING ORGANIZATION) other days will be different   I will continue to  update the calendar about training times etc  please see ttp://www.victoriarg.com/Events.htm

PARENTS MONDAY FEB 25 5:45 and SATURDAY MARCH 2 10:15  ( please attend to ensure your questions are answered.) - OR PICK UP THE INFO SHEET ON THAT DAY AND SEND BACK THE REQUIRED INFO.

BREAKING INTO SPRING VRG  GALA PERFORMANCE/FUNDRAISER - including glowing gymnasts
VICTORIA RG  SHOW   April 14,  2013   2 pm Matinee
Dress rehersal etc.  Saturday April 13 from 9 am to 11 am
THIS SHOW is a fundraiser for our Western Canadian Competitors - please bring family and friends  Tickets $ 6 .00 each (children under 5 free)  or 4 for $ 20.00 also there will be a raffle for accomodation and meals in Tofino for two.  and a Silent auction as well   PLEASE INVITE FAMILY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND SUPPORT OUR SENIOR GYMNASTS/JUNIOR COACHES - Emma, Carly, Cairo, Alex, and Zoe

May 25 and 26 = Western Gymnaestrada in Nanaimo - discussion re bus/hotel/costs Please peruse the info booklet, and Gymnasts 6 and up  are able to perform - costs include registration, uniform (jacket) and costume, transportation and hotel    approximately $ 180 per gymnast  (less if you have a turquoise jacket already)
TEAM JACKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $65.00 IN ALL SIZES.  PLEASE ORDER BY March 22, 2013  
SENIOR TEAM -  PERFORMANCE ON MARCH 23, PROVINCIALS ON APRIL 6/7 VANCOUVER, WESTERNS EDMONTON APRIL 24 - 28
SPRING  BREAK -   

SATURDAYS  AT Shoreline  March 9,16,23  SHORELINE  REGULAR SCHEDULE -

Mondays - Tuesdays- Thursdays  Fridays starting time at 5:30 pm   ALL SAINTS - REGULAR TRAINING - you MUST EMAIL YOU ARE ATTENDING TO ENSURE THERE IS A COACH

Ballet, Stretching Conditioning   
EXTRA FUN STUFF IF YOU HAVE SOME TIME DURING THE DAY. TUESDAY mARCH 19 -21
9 am - 1030 am   -  Maximum 4 gymnasts per  day- this will be great opportunity to improve yourself  AGES 7 and up - Cost $ 15.00 per day, register by March 7 to ensure a spot.  2 coaches for 4 gymnasts. LOCATION  VIEW ROYAL COMMUNITY HALL


RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS MINI CAMP
AGES 4 - 6 YEARS   Tuesday  MARCH 19- Wednesday 20- Thursday 21  mornings   11 - 12:30 AM CRAFTS AND GYM TIME-  BRING A SNACK  COST $ 15.00 PER DAY OR ALL THREE FOR $ 40.00  LOCATION VIEW ROYAL COMMUNITY HALL


FYI  - VICTORIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS INVITATIONAL AT SHORELINE MARCH 17, SUNDAY.  GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO CHEER ON THE SPECIAL O GYMNASTS  9 AM TO 4 PM

FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2013 Mario Lam of Vancouver will be doing Sessions of Martial Gym.  This is an awesome program for BOYS     http://www.martialgym.info/coaches.html            There will be one at 1 - 3:30 pm and another at 5 - 7 pm  Location to be determined.  cost  $ 15.00


SUMMER CAMP DATES -   THERE WILL BE TRAINING CAMPS AND EXCITING NEW CAMPS FROM   JULY 22 TO AUGUST 9, 2013.  APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER TRAINING AND NEXT YEAR IS DUE BY MAY 31, 2013

OPEN HOUSE FOR 2013-2014  SEASON - OUR 30TH YEAR OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS IN VICTORIA...... BRING A FRIEND DAY JUNE 2, 2013   - all Saturdays in June except 8th are OPEN HOUSES

WRAP UP SHOW - MONDAY JUNE 10, 2013  5:30 warm up and start at 6:15 - 8 pm