Foam Roller Self Massage

A foam roller can be an athlete's best friends.

"Researchers measured things like muscle soreness, range of motion, and vertical leap 24, 48, and 72 hours after the hard workout.

By all measures, the foam-roller group fared better in the days after their hard workout. They not only had less soreness at all times, but their soreness peaked 24 hours after the workout, while muscle soreness peaked 48 hours after the workout in those who didn't foam roll. The foam-roller group also performed better in tests of vertical leap, range of motion, and muscle contraction.

All of these findings suggest that the post-workout foam rolling helped to speed recovery. In theory, this should allow a higher level of training." (Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool Following an Intense Bout of Physical Activity)

Foam roller self massaging is quick and easy to do.

"Another great application of the foam roller is on over used quadriceps muscles (quads), hamstrings, and calves. Giving yourself post workout massages through rolling is a great way to facilitate faster recover. As shown in our foam rolling video, don’t over do it. 3 up and 3 down is more than enough for young muscles. Even during therapy, it’s more important to be consist with 3 up and 3 down technique over 30 days, than it is to do 30 up and downs in one day." (GymnastCare.com)

 (Via Gymnast Crossing and GymnasticsCoaching.com)

When used in conjunction with Yoga Ball therapeutic self-massage on the upper extremities an athlete can give themselves a full body massage for recovery.

Provincial & National Uniforms

We will be sizing for Provincial and National uniforms on Saturday November 9th and Sunday November 10th. Please have your son try on his full uniform (track suit top and bottoms, singlet, long pants, and shorts) before he comes in to save time on sizing so that we only have to size them for the items they need.

Pre-comp and Interclub can be purchased at any time through the front desk.

PLEASE BRING ALL OF YOUR UNIFORM ITEMS WITH YOU FOR SIZING

2013 - 12014 Calendar of Events

Printable Version

(v. October 11, 2013)

Event	Date	Groups
Thanksgiving – No Training	Saturday October 12th to Monday October 13th	All MAG Groups
Halloween – No Training	Thursday October 31st	All MAG Groups
Men’s Artistic Tour Selection (Burlington BG’s)	Saturday December 7th	MAG 15
Christmas Show	Sunday December 15th – 4:30 pm	All MAG Groups
Christmas Break – No Training	Monday December 23rd to Wednesday January 1st	All MAG Groups
Mock Meet with OGC (Tumblers)	Saturday January 11th – 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm	MAG 12, 15, 16 D & 16 K
Provincial Tour: Cancun Classic (Cancun, Mexico)	Thursday January 16th to Sunday January 20th	Qualifying MAG 15
1st Ontario Qualifier (Gymnastics Mississauga)	Friday January 24th to Sunday January 26th	MAG 12, 15, 16 D & 16 K
Family Day – No Training	Monday February 17th	All MAG Groups
The BlackJack Men’s Championship (Las Vegas)	Wednesday February 19th to Sunday February 23rd	MAG 15
2nd Ontario Qualifier (Muskoka Limberettes, Bracebridge)	Friday February 21st to Sunday February 23rd	MAG 12, 15, 16 D & 16 K
Durham Gymnastics Academy Ninja-Nastics Meet (Ajax, ON)	Saturday March 1st to Sunday March 2nd	MAG 6, 10 & 12
3rd Ontario Qualifier (Kitchener-Waterloo Gymnastics Club)	Friday March 21st to Sunday March 23rd	MAG 12, 15, 16 D & 16 K
Tumblers Classic (WAG Meet) – No Training	Friday March 21st to Sunday March 23rd	All MAG Groups
Ontario Championships (Location TBC)	Early April - Date TBC	Qualifying MAG 12, 15, 16 D & 16 K
All-Star Gymnastics Challenge (All Star Sports Centre, Brampton)	Friday April 11th to Sunday April 13th	MAG 10 & 12
Easter – No Training	Friday April 18th to Sunday April 20th	All MAG Groups
Vaughan Gymnastics Invitational	Friday May 2nd to Sunday May 4th	MAG 6, 10 & 12
Eastern Canadian Championships (Location TBC)	Early May - Date TBC	Qualifying MAG 15 & 16 D
Victoria Day Weekend – No Training	Saturday May 17th to Monday May 19th	All MAG Groups
Canadian National Championships (Ottawa)	Monday May 20th to Saturday May 25th	Qualifying MAG 15
Tumblers Spirit of the Games Boys Fun Meet	Saturday June 14th	MAG 6 & 12
Tumblers’ Annual End of Year Banquet (Location TBC)	Late June - Date TBC	All MAG Groups
Last Day of Competitive Training	Sunday June 22nd	All MAG Groups
Annual MAG Sleepover	Friday June 27th to Saturday June 28th	All MAG Groups

 

Board of Directors

The Tumblers AGM took place September 29th.  The board presented information on the activities of the board over the past year, the financial health of the club and then the board for the 2013-14 fiscal year was elected.  We are pleased to introduce the Board for the coming year as:

 

Mark Faig

Lisa Dwyer Hurteau

Helen Nauffts

Eric Schaff

Shaun Dugan

Steven Foster

Scot Lemieux

Jennifer O'Donoughue

Carl Poirier

 

At the conclusion of the meeting the board took a few minutes to discuss the strategic planning process that has begun for the next 5 years of operations. You will continue to receive updates from the Board President who will be named following the next board meeting, as Eric Schaff has stepped down from this position, though he decided to remain on the board for at least the next year.  A presentation from the AGM is posted in the lobby for your information.

Fall Schedule

Upcoming Dates
Last Day of Summer Training: August 29th
First Day of Regular Season Training: September 4th

August Long Weekend

Just a reminder that there will be no training for any MAG groups Saturday August 3rd to Monday August 5th. 

Enjoy your long weekend!

Sleepover

Due to the rain tomorrow the beach day at Petrie Island is cancelled. Please meet at the gym for 6:30. 

If you are willing to provide any healthy, sugar free snacks feel free to send them along. 

Annual Boys Sleepover

This year's sleepover will be held on Saturday June 29th.

Before the sleepover we will be meeting for a beach day at Petrie Island any time after 2 pm. More details to follow. 

Meet at the club at 6:30 pm.

There will be pizza for the kids along with light snacks.  There is no cost to attend this event, but additional healthy sugar free snacks brought in by parents would be greatly appreciated. Please let David know in advance whether you plan on contributing anything.

If your son is not staying for the sleepover please ensure that he is picked up by 10:30, after that time the doors will be locked.  Everyone is welcome to sleepover.  Coaches will be staying overnight to supervise.  Pick up in the morning is between 9:00 am and 9:30 am.

Please remember to bring:
- Pajamas, etc

- Pillow

- Sleeping bag

- Toothbrush & toothpaste

- Please no toys or video games

Group Meetings

We will be having year end group meetings for all MAG Program this week. Please see below for your son's group's meeting time. 

MAG 6 - Wednesday June 19th @ 7:00 pm

MAG 9 - Thursday June 20th @ 8:00 pm

MAG 10 - Wednesday June 19th @ 7:30 pm

MAG 16 A and B - Tuesday June 18th @ 8:30 pm

MAG 15 - Wednesday June 20th @ 9:00 pm

Provincial/National Team Picture

Tomorrow evening, Friday June 14th, at 8:30 towards the end of practice we will be having a photographer to come in to take a picture of Karine, David and Nick's groups. 

If you're not training Friday please do your best to make yourself available for 8:30. We are asking that the boys come dressed in their singlets, and longs/shorts and tracksuits. 

2013 Pre-Comp/Interclub Tryout Results

Thank you to all those who attended the Men's Program tryouts. We had more boys tryout for the men's competitive team than ever before.

Congratulations to the following athletes for being invited to join Tumblers' Men's Competitive program. Results are shown via the last four digits of the home phone number provided

Developmental Pre-Competitive
1783
3510
3998
2371
2415
1925
5915

Interclub Competitive
3415

If your son was selected you will be contacted with further details within the next week. If you don't find your number on the list, and would like more feedback, please contact David Smith, the Men's Program manager via email - dsmith@tumblers.ca

Victoria Day Long Weekend and Nationals Week Training

There will me a modified training schedule for all MAG groups for Victoria Day weekend (Saturday May 18th to Monday May 20th),  and the week of National Championships (May 17th to 25th) which are being held at Carleton University.

Practices for all MAG groups have been canceled for the evenings of Wednesday May 22nd and Thursday May 23rd so that Tumblers can have a strong presence to cheer on Tyler Glavind (Open National - Wednesday @ 7 pm) and Eric Gauthier (Youth National - Thursday @ 1 pm) while they compete. Thursday night will also be a great chance to see the best of what Canada has to offer when the Senior High Performance men compete - that competition starts at 6:30 pm.

There is still a need for volunteers to aid in running the competition. Should you have any availability and wish to help out please contact Karl (kbalisch@tumblers.ca), or visit the Volunteer Registration Page on the National Championships website. Help make this event a success!

Full Competition Schedule for the week of National Championships

MAG 6
Saturday - No Training
Wednesday - No Training

MAG 9
Sunday - No Training
Tuesday - 4:30 to 8:30
Thursday - No Training

MA6 10
Saturday - No Training
Monday - No Training
Wednesday - No Training

MAG 16 A
Sunday - No Training
Tuesday - 4:30 to 8:30
Thursday - No Training

MAG 16 B
Saturday - No Training
Tuesday - 4:30 to 8:30
Thursday - No Training

MAG 15
Sunday - 3:00 to 7:30
Monday - No Training
Wednesday - No Training

Athlete of the Month - April

Jacob Newton in Abdou`s MAG 10 group has been named Athlete of the Month for March 2013. Jacob has been awarded a gift certificate from Baskin Robbins, he will also have his picture on display in the lobby through the month of May.

Each month one athlete in the Tumblers Men's Pre-Comp and Competitive program will be awarded the title "Athlete of the Month". This award is intended to recognize an athlete who demonstrates a strong work ethic on a daily basis, and exceptional dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

Congratulations Jacob!

2013 Canadian Gymnastics Championships

2013 Canadian Gymnastics Championships Opportunities for

Tumblers and our Members

This year Tumblers, in partnership with other area clubs, will be playing host to the 2013 Canadian Gymnastics Championships. We are putting a call out for volunteers to help with the running of the event. This is a great way to show your support for, and to help grow, the gymnastics community in Ottawa.

1.                       Get Involved in the Event as a Volunteer

·        go to www.gymnastics2013.ca and register

·        all volunteers receive an event t-shirt, hosting and admission to the event on the day that they volunteer (before and after their shift(s

2.                       Purchase Tickets to the Event

Come Out and Support Eric Gauthier & Tyler Glavind !

·        go to www.gymnastics2013.ca to purchase your passes (all tickets must be purchased on-line

·        there will be no ticket sales at the door)

·        be sure to put “Tumblers Gymnastics Centre” in the club box on the ticket form

·        Tumblers receives a percentage of all tickets purchased by our club

3.                       Raffle Table and 50/50 Draw

·        Tumblers and our partner clubs are running a raffle table and 50/50 draws at each competition during the event

·        All proceeds will be divided equally between the 4 clubs

·         if   you  are interested in helping out with this specific area please contact Karl directly at kbalisch@tumblers.ca

Vaughan Gymnastics 21st Annual Invitational (MAG 10) - Schedule

Flight 2:
Jason, Christian

Flight 3:
Hassan, Jacob, Matthieu, Joshua

Call to Meet (Hotel Information and Directions)

Age Is No Barrier

Too often we think of gymnastics, and sport in general, as a young person's game. However, a 1989 documentary short by the National Film Board of Canada does wonders to dispel that idea. Age Is No Barrier (24 min) follows a group of seniors at the University of Alberta, who call themselves "The U of Agers", as they explore and challenge themselves in the physical fitness realm; and more specifically their love of gymnastics. You're never too old to explore something you love.

My favourite quote from the film: "You've touched the fountain of youth: The gym floor."

Age Is No Barrier by Francis Damberger, National Film Board of Canada

Tumblers Classic - Weekend Training Schedule

Schedule from Thursday April 25th to Sunday April 28th

MAG 6
Saturday - No training

MAG 9
Thursday - 5:00 to 7:00
Sunday - No training

MAG 10
Saturday - No training

MAG 16 A
Thursday - 4:30 to 7:00
Friday - No training
Saturday - No training

MAG 16 B
Thursday - 4:30 to 7:00
Friday - No training
Sunday - No training

MAG 15
Friday - 4:30 to 8:30 @ Ottawa Gym Centre
Sunday - 4:30 to 8:30 @ Ottawa Gym Centre

Tumblers Classic WAG Meet - Correction

Correction: The date of the meet is April 26th to 28th. Sorry for the confusion.

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Just a reminder that Tumblers with be hosting the annual "Tumblers Classic" women's meet next weekend (April 19th to 21st). As such, practices are cancelled for a pre-comp and competitive MAG groups from Friday to Sunday with regular schedules resuming on Monday.

Enjoy your weekend off!

2013-2014 Men's Program Tryouts

Tryouts for the Tumblers Gymnastics' Men's Program will be held on Sunday May 5th

Developmental & Pre-Competitive Programs (5 to 7 years old) - 1:00 pm

Interclub Competitive Program (8 years and older) - 3:00 pm

This is an open tryout, meaning everyone is welcome to attend regardless of gymnastics experience. There will be no routines or special skills required to try out.

Our coaches will be looking for the basic elements of any great gymnast: coordination, strength, flexibility, perseverance, fearlessness, listening skills and most importantly a big interest in the sport of gymnastics! The focus during the tryout will be less on demonstrating the gymnastics skills the boys already know how to do, and more on what kind of potential they have to learn what we have to teach them.

Please come ready to work hard and have fun dressed in a non-loose fitting t-shirt or tank top, shorts and bare feet.

Registration must be done prior to the tryout date. On site registrations will not be accepted. There is a $10 tryout fee which must be received to confirm tryout registration. Please register through the office in person or via telephone.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tryout time.

Ontario Championships Results

Twenty nine medals were taken home by the contingent of thirty five Orleans area gymnasts from Tumblers Gymnastics Centre this past weekend following the men's and women's gymnastics Provincial Championships in Windsor, ON. These young gymnasts ranging in age from 9 to 19 years made a strong statement taking fourteen top eight all around titles, with two in the top three, and five gymnasts named as team and team alternates for Team Ontario delegations.

On the men’s side, Eric Gauthier took the Silver Medal AA (AA) in the National Youth category, with event medals on Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings and Parallel Bars. In the National Open Category, Tyler Glavind and Justin Perry tied for 7th AA with Justin winning a Gold medal on Pommel Horse.  In Level 4, Nicholas Dugan won 3rd AA with Gold medals on Floor and Pommel Horse.  In the younger age groups there were a number of great performances representing the culmination of a year's hard work, dedication and sacrifice, all in the name of the sport they love. Philopateer Faltas placed 4th AA in Level 2 (age 8-9) with Silver medals on Pommel Horse and Vault and Bronze on Rings followed by David Gorman who placed 7th AA with a Silver on High Bar.

On the Women’s side, Julie Anne Fiset placed 4th in the Level 9, Age 10-11 category, with a Gold on Beam, with teammate Alexandria Nolan placing 5th with a Bronze on Bars and Floor.  In the 12-13 year Level 9 Category, Beth Webster took Gold on Beam and placed 8th AA.  Sophie Paquin placed 7th AA in the Level 8 age 12-13 category, with Silver medals on Bars and Floor.  In the Pre-Novice Aspire category Tumblers took to the podium in force with Avery Rosales placing 5th AA with a Bronze on Beam, Bryanna O’Grady placing 6th All Round and Juliette Chapman placing 7th AA with a Silver on Beam and on Floor. In the Level 6 Age 12 category Chelsea Gauthier took 6th AA with a Silver on Vault.

For some of these athletes this competition was not only a chance to test their worth against the best of the best in Ontario, but was also the qualifying competition to represent Ontario at the upcoming Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships which will be held in St. John's, NL May 8-9, and Canadian Gymnastics Championships which is to be held here in Ottawa at Carleton University from May 18th to 25th.

Representing Tumblers at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships will be Eric Gauthier in the National Youth category and Tyler Glavind in National Open category. Tumblers will also be represented at the Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships by Justin Perry in the National Open category and Nicholas Dugan in the Provincial level 4 category and Julie Anne Fiset in the Level 9 (age 10-11) category.  Alexandria Nolan qualified as the reserve athlete in Level 9 and Avery Rosales was named reserve athlete for the Pre-Novice Aspire team. All Ontario teams remain tentative until confirmed by Gymnastics Ontario.

Full Results:

Men's Artistic

https://www.beyondthescores.com/competitions/0c5e6b82-9f61-4d45-a08a-d3c9bc44b524/results

Women’s Artistic

https://www.beyondthescores.com/competitions/9aee4bdc-a0e9-418a-841f-333c7c0c0156/results

Highlights: (age categories in brackets)

Men’s Artistic

National Open:
- Tyler Glavind: 7th AA (Tie), 5th Floor, 3rd Pommel Horse - Qualified to Canadian Gymnastics Championships
- Justin Perry: 7th AA (Tie), 1st Pommel Horse, 5th Vault - Qualified to Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships

National Youth:
- Eric Gauthier: 2nd AA, 2nd Floor, 2nd Pommel Horse, 3rd Rings, 4th Vault, 2nd Parallel Bars, 5th High Bar - Qualified to Canadian Gymnastics Championships

Provincial 4:
- Nicholas Dugan (13+): 3rd AA, 1st Floor, 1st Pommel Horse, 3rd Parallel Bars, 5th High Bar - Qualified to Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships

Provincial 3:
- Alexander Gibson (13+): 12th AA, 4th Pommel Horse
- Ramzy Hamwi (10-12): 17th AA

Provincial 2:
- Camil Roy (10-12): 25th AA
- Kieran St Jacques (10-12): 27th AA, 2nd Vault
- Justin Carter (10-12): 29th AA, 7th Vault
- Carlos Nera: 30th AA
- Owen Brouse (10-12): 33rd AA
 - Philopateer Faltas (8-9): 4th AA, 4th Floor, 2nd Pommel Horse, 3rd Rings, 2nd Vault, 4th Parallel Bars
- David Gorman (8-9): 7th AA, 5th Floor, 5th Pommel Horse, 7th Rings, 7th Parallel Bars, 2nd High Bar
- Mikael Tosoni-Eves (8-9): 9th AA, 6th Pommels, 5th Rings, 8th Vault, 6th Parallel Bars

Provincial 1:
- Matthew Lavoie (8-9): 13th AA, 2nd Rings, 5th Vault, 8th High Bar
- Tyson Morton (8-9): 16th AA, 7th Pommel Horse, 6th High Bar
- Cedric Menard (8-9): 27th AA

Women’s Artistic

Level 5:
- Mackenzie Lewis (12): 18th AA, 5th Vault, 2nd Bars

Level 6:
- Jillian VanEvery (11): 7th Beam
- Chelsea Gauthier (12): 6th AA, 2nd Vault, 5th Floor
- Kylie Kamal (12): 18th AA, 8th Beam
- Makiya Plante (14+): 7th Floor

Level 7:
- Maya Rana (10-11): 9th AA, 7th Bars, 7th Beam, 4th Floor

Level 8:
- Fiona Leclair Robertson (10-11): 3rd Beam
- Sophie Paquin (12-13): 7th AA, 2nd Bars, 2nd Floor
- Caroline Poirier (12-13): 15th AA, 6th Beam, 2nd Floor

Level 9:
- Alexandria Nolan (10-11): 5th AA, 3rd Bars, 3rd Floor, 4th Vault, 5th Beam - Qualified as reserve athlete for Eastern Canadian Championships
- Julie-Anne Fiset (10-11): 4th AA, 1st Beam, 4th Floor, 5th Vault, 5th Bars - Qualified to team for Eastern Canadian Championships
- Beth Webster (12-13): 8th AA, 1st Beam, 6th Floor

Canadian Pre-Novice - Aspire:
- Avery Rosales: 5th AA, 5th Bars, 8th Beam, 3rd Floor - Qualified as reserve athlete for Eastern Canadian Championships
- Alex Cameron: 10th AA, 7th Beam, 7th Floor
- Bryanna O’Grady: 6th AA, 7th Bars, 5th beam
- Juliette Chapman: 8th AA, 2nd Beam, 2nd Floor
- Jordan Faig: 5th Bars, 14th AA
- Emilie Zorzo: 4th Vault, 21st AA

Athlete of the Month - March

Noah Mikovich in David`s MAG 6 group has been named Athlete of the Month for March 2013. Noah has received a gift certificate from Baskin Robbins, he will also have his picture on display in the lobby through the month of April.

Each month one athlete in the Tumblers Men's Pre-Comp and Competitive program will be awarded the title "Athlete of the Month". This award is intended to recognize an athlete who demonstrates a strong work ethic on a daily basis, and exceptional dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

Congratulations Noah!

Parking Pass for Ontario Championships

Attached below is a parking pass for the 2013 Ontario Championships in Windsor this coming weekend. 

 

This parking pass will allow you to park for free in lots 'G' and 'H' which are located directly across from the St. Denis Centre on College Ave.

Please place this pass on your dash.

Easter Weekend Training (Corrected)

MAG 6 (David)- OFF
MAG 9 (Tyler)- OFF
MAG 10 (Abdou) - Saturday 3:00 to 7:00, Monday 5:00 to 8:00
MAG 16 (David and Karine) - Saturday 10:00 to 2:00, Monday 11:30 to 3:30 (Mock Meet)
MAG 15 (Nick) - Saturday 2:30 to 7:00, Sunday 3:00 to 7:00, Monday 5:30 to 9:00

3rd Provincial Qualifier Results

This weekend saw the conclusion of the Provincial Qualifying events for the Men's Artistic Gymnasts from the Tumblers Gymnastics Centre of Orleans.  The season has gone well for our male gymnasts who range in age from 8 years to 19. This final qualifier competition, which took place in Burlington, comes just two weeks before the Provincial Championships in Windsor, ON on April 4-7.  

With this event out of the way these gymnasts will return home to spend then next practices fine tuning their routines for the big event.  For the boys in the Level 3 and 4 categories, these championships will represent the opportunity to not only try for a Provincial title but the opportunity to represent Ontario at the Eastern Canadian Championships in St. John's, NL on May 9-11.  For the four gymnasts in the National Open and Youth categories, the Provincial Championships will also mean the opportunity to qualify for the Canadian Championships, which will be held this year in Ottawa May 17-25.

The results from the weekend were as follows (FULL RESULTS):

National Open:
- Justin Perry: 7th AA, 5th Floor, 4th Vault
- Tyler Glavind: 9th AA, 5th Pommels, 4th Rings

National Youth:
- Eric Gauthier: 6th AA, 3rd Vault, 5th High Bar, 3rd P Bars

Provincial 4:
- Nicholas Dugan (13+): 3rd AA, 3rd High Bar, 1st Pommels, 2nd Rings, 4th P Bars, 4th Floor

Provincial 3:
- Alexander Gibson (13+ A): 5th AA, 1st Pommels, 5th P Bars, 5th Floor
- Ramzy Hamwi (10-12 A): 13th AA

Provincial 2:
- Camil Roy (10-12 A): 11th AA, 4th Pommel
- Kieran St Jacques (10-12 A): 17th AA
- Justin Carter (10-12 B): 13th AA, 5th Vault, 5th Pommels
- Owen Brouse (10-12 B): 20th AA
- David Gorman (8-9): 4th AA, 4th High Bar, 3rd Pommels, 2nd P Bars, 5th Floor
- Philopateer Faltas (8-9): 6th AA, 2nd Vault
- Mikael Tosoni-Eves (8-9): 14th AA, 4th Pommels

Provincial 1:
- Tyson Morton (8-9 B): 8th AA, 3rd Rings, 2nd P Bars
- Cedric Menard (8-9 B): 9th AA, 2nd High Bar, 4th Pommels

2013 All-Star Gymnastics Challenge (MAG 9 & 10) - Schedule

Flight 4:
Joshua L, Jason,Christian

Flight 5:
Jonah, Hassan, Matthieu, Joshua A, Nathan, Jacob, Ryan, Owen, Logan

Hotel Booking Info

Photo Album

At the request of some of the parents and coaches an online photo album has been created to share photos from this season. A permanent link to the album has also been added to the menu on the right side of the blog page. If you have any other photos to share please email them David (dsmith@tumblers.ca) and they will be added to the album.

Photo Gallery

Provincial Championships - Schedule and Accomodations

Full Weekend Schedule

We have blocked space at two area hotels and secured some decent rates

The Holiday Inn and Suites Windsor **

Families can call toll free to 1-800-465-4329 (1-800-HOLIDAY) to reserve space from the TUMBLERS GYMNASTICS e-booking link.  Group booking code is TUG.  Please be sure to confirm the Holiday Inn & Suites @ 1855 Huron Church Rd.  N9C 2L6

-OR-

Click here for the e-booking link to make your reservation 

1855 Huron Church Rd. WINDSOR, Ontario Canada  N9C 2L6
Block of Rooms: April 2 - 8, 2013
Toll-Free: 1-800-465-4329http://his-windsor.com/
Standard Guestrooms  (Two Queen Beds or One Queen bed with a double pullout) - $105.00
Junior King Suites (with one king size bed with a double pullout) - $119.00

Offers many upgraded amenities and services such as:

* Grill 55 – brand new restaurant, bar & private dining room
* FREE parking
* FREE high speed wireless internet throughout the entire hotel
* Room service available from 700am – 1100pm daily.  (Team Meals & Buffets available)
* Largest Indoor (Saltwater) Pool of all hotels in Windsor area
* Renovated fitness room including free weights, weight balls, universal machine, treadmill, stair masters, elliptical trainers
* Tim Horton’s Restaurant in parking lot
* * Priority Club Rewards Loyalty program.


Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge ** Rooms must be booked by March 4th.  Windsor, ON N9E 3S6
2330 Huron Church Road
(519) 972-6310http://www.choicehotels.ca/en/comfort-hotel-cn901

Standard rooms with 1 or 2 queen beds at the $99.99 group rate plus tax and will offer 10% off
suites based on availability.  Block: 272022656

A deluxe continental breakfast is included and available Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7:00AM until 10:00AM and weekdays the breakfast is available from 6:30AM until 9:30AM. The Comfort Inn & Suites Ambassador Bridge invites guests to enjoy their indoor heated pools with slide and hot tub and a furnished poolside terrace, complete with gas barbecue. On-site laundry facilities are available as is same-day dry cleaning service.

Other features provided by this 100% smoke-free Windsor hotel include:

Free wireless Internet access
Free unlimited local calling, zero access calling and voice mail
Free parking, with drive-up access to first floor guest rooms
Free hot breakfast
Free weekday morning newspaper
Business centre
Free 24 hour lobby coffee and tea bar

Pre-Comp/Interclub Meet Saturday Night Dinner

A reservation has been made for a group dinner the evening of Saturday March 2nd, at 6 pm, at Boston Pizza (8 Salem Rd., Ajax, ON) for everyone attending the Durham Gymnastics Invitational meet this weekend in Ajax. If you're in town in time, and plan on coming for dinner please RSVP with the number of people who will be dining via email to David (dsmith@tumblers.ca) before noon on Saturday.

Vaughan Gymnastics 21st Annual Invitational (MAG 10) - Hotel Booking Info

Below you will find the hotel booking info for the Vaughan Gymnastics 21st Annual Invitational being held the weekend of May 10th to 12th. If booking far in advance it is suggested that you make your booking for the full weekend and cancel your reservations for the nights you won't need once the schedule has been released.

Host Hotel:
Best Western Parkway Toronto North
600 Highway 7 East
Richmond Hill
L4B 1B2
Toll Free: 1-866-874-6333
2 double beds non smoking
$99.00 per night + tax
Restaurant onsite
Pool onsite

***Rooms also available at the adjacent Sheraton Parkway Toronto North at $119/night – Toll Free: 1-800-668-0101

To book your accommodations, please contact the hotel directly. Be sure to mention Vaughan Gymnastics to receive the special sports group rate. Rooms must be booked by April 10th in order to secure this special rate.

3rd Ontario Qualifier - Burlington BG's

Full Schedule

Call to Meet & Hotel Info

Pre-Comp/Interclub Competition Check List

Please use this check list as a packing guide in preparation for competitions. Check and double check your gym bag the night before you're scheduled to compete to make sure nothing off of this list is missing.

- Uniform
     - Grey Tumblers Tank Top
     - Competition shorts
     - Tracksuit (Hoodie and Jogging Pants)
     - cotton athletic socks
- Gym Bag
     - Grips
     - Wrist bands
     - WHITE athletic/hockey tape
     - Water bottle (no juices or energy drinks)
     - A few light, healthy, non-perishable snack items, no candy or junk

Also please be sure that long shaggy hair is cut and neat looking. Your son is not only representing himself, but he is also representing Tumblers and we want to try our best to maintain a positive image.

Durham Gymnastics Invitational - Schedule and Call to Meet (MAG 6, 9 & 10)

2nd Ontario Qualifier - Gymnastics Mississauga

Full Schedule

Call to Meet & Hotel Info

2013 All-Star Gymnastics Challenge (MAG 9 & 10) - Hotel Booking Info

Below you will find the hotel booking info for the All-Star Gymnastics Challenge being held the weekend of April 12th to 14th. If booking far in advance it is suggested that you make your booking for the full weekend and cancel your reservations for the nights you won't need once the schedule has been released.

HOST HOTEL: Courtyard Marriott 90 Biscayne Cres, Brampton, ON
905-455-9000     1-800-943-6707
Swimming pool: yes

Holiday Inn, Brampton: 30 Peel Centre Drive Brampton ON
905-792-9900     1-877-660-8550
Booking name: ALL STAR GYM CHALLENGE until Mar 15th 2013
Swimming pool: yes

MAG 1st Provincial Qualifier Results

Congratulations to our Provincial and National boys who competed last weekend at their first qualifier in Etobicoke.

Some Highlights:

Eric Gauthier - National Youth: 1st High Bar, 2nd All Around
Justin Perry - National Open: 1st Floor, 2nd All Around
Scott Pardoel - National Open: 1st P-Bars, 7th All Around
Matthew Lavoie - 1st Floor, 1st Pommels, 3rd All Around Level 1 8-9
Philo Faltas - Level 2 8-9: 5th All Around
David Gorman - Level 2 8-9: 3rd Floor
Carlos Nera - Level 2 10-12: 2nd P-Bars
Kieran St. Jacques -  Level 2 10-12: 1st Vault
Alex Gibson - Level 3 13+: 2nd Pommels, 3rd P-Bars
Nicholas Dugan - Level 4 13+: 1st Floor, 3rd Rings, 3rd P-Bars

Full Results

Competition Check List

Pleas use this check list as a packing guide in preparation for competitions. Check and double check your gym bag the night before you're scheduled to compete to make sure nothing off of this list is missing.

- Uniform
     - Singlet
     - Competition shorts
     - Long competition pants
     - Tracksuit
     - SOLID WHITE cotton athletic socks - No logos or other colours, and no ankle socks (not needed if not wearing longs)
- Gym Bag
     - Grips
     - Wrist bands
     - WHITE athletic/hockey tape
     - Extra pair of white cotton athletic socks (not needed if not wearing longs)
     - Water bottle (no juices or energy drinks)
     - A few light, healthy, non-perishable snack items, no candy or junk

Also please be sure that long shaggy hair is cut and neat looking. Your son is not only representing himself, but he is also representing Tumblers and we want to try our best to maintain a positive image.

Provincial National Uniform Payments

If you haven't paid for your son's uniform yet please see Christine or Amanda at the Member Service Desk. Invoices will be sent out within a couple of weeks, if you wish to pay before then the charges have already been applied to you account and it's just a matter of asking Amanda or Christine to pull up your file.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact David via email - dsmith@tumblers.ca

Athlete of the Month - December

Ramzy Hamwi in David`s MAG 16 A group has been named Athlete of the Month for December 2012. Ramzy has received a gift certificate from Baskin Robbins, he will also have his picture on display in the lobby through the month of December.

Each month one athlete in the Tumblers Men's Pre-Comp and Competitive program will be awarded the title "Athlete of the Month". This award is intended to recognize athletes who demonstrate a strong work ethic on a daily basis, and exceptional dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

Congratulations Ramzy!

Provincial and National Mock Meet

The date for the Mock Meet for the Provincial and National level athletes has been pushed back one week, from Saturday January 12th to the following week on Saturday January 19th from 3:00 to 7:30. The boys from OGC and Corona will be joining us, so please make sure your son is in attendance with his full competitive uniform.

If for whatever reason your son will be unable to attend the Mock Meet please let David know via email (dsmith@tumblers.ca) no later than Sunday January 13th.

Durham Gymnastics Invitational (MAG 6, 9 & 10) - Hotel Info and Call to Meet

Hotel info and Call to Meet