YMCA EPPING December 2017

Fitness Advent Calendar

Lots of our members have joined in the fun of counting down to Christmas with our fitness advent calendar. They have forgotten the usual chocolate calendar and challenged themselves to undertake a daily fitness activity. By Christmas day they will not only have earned a rest they could even enjoy an extra piece of crackling!

Fitness Timetable

Over the Christmas period our opening hours (see below) and fitness timetable will be adjusted. There will be no fitness classes from 25th December to 1st January inclusive and an adjusted timetable from 2nd to 6th January. Normal classes resume on Monday 8th January.

Time Tues 2 Jan Wed 3 Jan Thurs 4 Jan Fri 5 Jan Sat 6 Jan

6:05am Bootcamp

6:30am

8:30am Boxing

9:00am Yoga Stretch

9:30am Bootcamp Zumba

10:30am

6:30pm Upper Body Blitz WOW Boxing

7:00pm Lower Body Blitz HIIT

7:30pm Zumba

8:00pm

Our timetables are also available online at https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/epping-ymca/timetables/.

Below is a summary of key dates for the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018.

Health & Fitness Classes 17 – 22 December: Classes as normal 23– 24 December: No classes 27 – 31 December: No classes 2 – 6 January: Amended timetable

Crèche 18 – 22 December: Open, normal hours 25 – 29 December: Closed 2 January: Normal hours resume

Gymnastics Term 4 2017 ends 16 December 2017 Term 1 2018 begins 15 January 2018

Learn to Play Term 4 2017 ends 15 December 2017 Term 1 2018 Begins 29 January 2018

Indoor Sport Last games: Week beginning 17 December 2017 First games: Week beginning 28 January 2018

Levels Presentation

Our levels Gymnasts celebrated a really busy year at our presentation day on Saturday 16th December. Congratulations to all gymnasts on a great year. Special congratulations go to the following gymnasts on their excellent achievements in 2017. Ken Benson Award (MAG)

Jonah Hill

Lisa Read Award (WAG)

Lara Butel

Consistent Effort

MAG Levels: Aiden Lo

MAG Development: Ryan Needham

WAG White: Keira Stephens

WAG Red: Annika Byrne

WAG Dev: Lucy Proszenko

Most Improved

MAG Levels Daniel Photios

MAG Development: Sebastien Wookey

WAG White: Sofina Hoskins

WAG Red: Sophie Klamer

WAG Dev: Lily Honeysett

Encouragement Award

MAG Levels: Phoenix Pearce

MAG Development: Dylan Hallida

WAG White: Charlotte Butle

WAG Red: Jemima McNicol

WAG Dev: Kristin Sofi

End of Year Disco

Our Learn to Play and Gymnastics members finished off the year with a fun comic book character disco and BBQ on Saturday 16th December. There was dancing, super heroes and even snow - a good time was had by all!

We hope everyone has had a great year and we look forward to seeing you all in 2018!

It has been a big year for Learn to Play at YMCA Epping. Over the year we ran 360 Learn to Play sessions where over 250 kids had the opportunity to learn new skills in Soccer, Basketball, Netball, Badminton or Multi ball sports.

We have finished off the year with a week of presentations to recognise the achievements of our fabulous young sports people. Congratulations to all our winners. Below is what one of our winners had to say!

Name: Edward Award: Most Consistent Sport: LTP Multi Ball Sports

What do you like most about LTP Multi Ball Sports? I love the different sports, especially soccer, and having a great time with my friends.

What do you like about our coaches? I liked Luke and Jack, they are both really good soccer players and very friendly.

Do you think you’d like to come back next year? YES, definitely!

Success at the National All Styles Martial Arts National Championships

Following on from their success at the SKIF National Championships, YMCA Epping Shotokan Karate Club had a number of members hand-picked to represent NSW at the National All Styles (NAS) National Championships. It is it no easy task to be selected to compete in the NAS National Championships. It requires a first, second or third medal placing at one of the 4 local NAS Championships, and an invitation to compete, as well as a placing, at the NAS NSW State Championships. Incredibly three of YMCA Epping’s Shotokan Karate Club members earned the honour of representing NSW at the Nationals on 2-3 December 2017. Instructor, Josie Ngan, secured an Individual second place in her division for sparring (Kumite), and was then selected to join the NSW team in the State vs State sparring event. NSW took the Gold, decisively placing first. Additionally, one of Josie's students, Hiyori, swept up first place in the Individual forms (Kata) with an inspiring performance of "Kanku Dai" to bring home the gold! Competing in his first NAS National Championships, Luke put on a stellar performance, and although he did not secure a place, this young man will certainly be one to watch out for next year! Congratulations Team Epping!

Josie Hiyori and Luke

Introducing Bruno

YMCA Epping has recently welcomed a new Centre Manager. Bruno Toppini has been working in the Recreation industry for nearly 10 years, holding management roles for the last 6 years at the YMCA. He has been involved in many areas of the recreation business including health & fitness, aquatic and stadium operations, including sports competitions and swimming lessons.

Bruno is very excited to be working in such a vibrant centre and versatile community and is looking to being part of Team Epping. He is also looking forward to learning all about the Gymnastics world in a centre that has an incredibly long history and has been delivering high quality gymnastics programs for over 50 years.

Introducing Sam

This month YMCA Epping welcomed a new Programs Coordinator. Sam comes to us with lots of experience including 2 years as a senior women’s Rugby Union coach, 2 years as a National Rugby League Game Development Officer and 3 years gymnastics coaching

Sam will be leading our Learn to Play and School PE programs as well as our great YMCA birthday parties and he is looking forward to making sure every kid who visits YMCA Epping has a wonderful time!

We would like wish all our members and their families a very

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!