Ecyin\" post_id=\"2132155\" time=\"1712458855\" user_id=\"204458:

Hi Parents,

My girl is keen on rhythmic gymnastics and I know that there are many gyms out there. However, the schools with RG as DSA options are only the following four:

PLMGS, RGS, CHIJ TP & CHIJ SNGS.

Does anyone know which are the head coaches from the above 4 schools that also opened gym classes externally?

Since we are investing in external gym classes, might as well go with the gym where the head coach is.

I.e. I read from Releve gym website that the the founder is also the head coach with CHIJ St Nicks.

Am wondering if RG coaches at RGS and IJ Toa Payoh coach externally and where at?

Appreciate it if anyone can help shed some light, thank you!

Trooper\" post_id=\"2127127\" time=\"1705285819\" user_id=\"170470:

Hi, is it ok if my daughter does not join National Championship or NSG? She is not keen to take up this sport as Competitive CCA in Sec school. She just want to enjoy the sport. Thanks :xedfingers: :boogie: :boogie:

cawsan\" post_id=\"2124551\" time=\"1702070717\" user_id=\"203513:

Is prime gym at TPY good? (7 year old)

Thankfuleveryday\" post_id=\"1775536\" time=\"1495432848\" user_id=\"150281:

Can any parents advise which gyms/coaches for artistic gymnastics who have a good track record for producing winners at school and national competitions? My girl has been in a small private gym and she has shown potential, but her current gym is unable to provide adequate training for competitive gymnastics.

We returned to Singapore not long ago and her school does not offer gymnastics cca, so we really need help to point us to the right direction. We didnt know where to start so we just put her in a gym near our place. We don't know how to proceed from here and really need some insider info to help my girl.

I realise there is a governing body called Singapore Gymnastics, can I approach them for help with coaching? Any info or help will be greatly appreciated as we are really clueless about gymnastics in Singapore.

MYE\" post_id=\"2096537\" time=\"1675333724\" user_id=\"122046:

Hi Hendon, i get what you meant, so its better to check directly with the sec sch side on what is their least criteria (for eg by P6, do they need to achieve a minimum of level 4 or higher etc etc before the sec sch will even consider).

Thanks so much for the advise!

:thankyou:

Hendon\" post_id=\"2096524\" time=\"1675323567\" user_id=\"142376:

Yes, but if the purpose is to DSA with NSG participation, the parent should just ask the secondary school teacher. And I would advise to be very specific - because if the student pri school doesn't participate in NSG for the sport anyway, there are already limits to what the student can get out of NSG, for example, only participating in individual categories and perhaps only the lower categories which might not be useful in the first place (hence need to ask the secondary school what are they looking for ... and not assume)

floppy\" post_id=\"2096468\" time=\"1675271283\" user_id=\"97579:

I think you may have been mistaken. It is not 1 parent for 1 child. The NSG rule states only 1 Legal Guardian / parent of 1 of the student athletes can be appointed as School Adult Representative (Parent) (SAR(P)). Hence, if there are 2 kids who are competing, only 1 of the parents / legal guardian will be appointed by the school (assuming the school doesn't want to send in a teacher representative). Refer to Annex E of the https://nsg.moe.edu.sg/Public/rules_and_regulations/8573/%5BGYMNASTICS.

However, the above is on the assumption that the School Principal is willing to endorse and appoint the SAR(P). If the school is not keen to appoint or support, there's nothing much you can do. It would be good if you can speak to the school directly and highlight any past experiences you may have (e.g. volunteer with Singapore Gymnastics, holds a Fundamental Coach Accreditation, etc) if you want to be appointed.

If the school doesn't want to support, you can always take part in the open competitions like the National Championships and Singapore Open. For the purpose of DSA, I think a good performance in these open competitions are worth more than the NSG, as most coaches / teachers are looking for talents in these competitions (bigger pool) rather than the NSG (smaller pool).

floppy\" post_id=\"2096481\" time=\"1675300417\" user_id=\"97579:

Yes, agreed. However, as MYE references junior / senior and DSA, I think the kid is competing / wants to compete in the NSG primary section.

Hendon\" post_id=\"2096469\" time=\"1675289734\" user_id=\"142376:

Specifically re RG, NSG, National Championships (NC) and Singapore Open (SO) are not the same in my view. Just for practical reasons, any parent should just talk directly to the teacher in charge in the secondary school to clear up any assumptions. Certainly secondary schools have fixed aims, and the student should already be competing in NC or SO regardless of NSG (training outside of the MOE school system).

floppy\" post_id=\"2096468\" time=\"1675271283\" user_id=\"97579:

I think you may have been mistaken. It is not 1 parent for 1 child. The NSG rule states only 1 Legal Guardian / parent of 1 of the student athletes can be appointed as School Adult Representative (Parent) (SAR(P)). Hence, if there are 2 kids who are competing, only 1 of the parents / legal guardian will be appointed by the school (assuming the school doesn't want to send in a teacher representative). Refer to Annex E of the https://nsg.moe.edu.sg/Public/rules_and_regulations/8573/%5BGYMNASTICS.

However, the above is on the assumption that the School Principal is willing to endorse and appoint the SAR(P). If the school is not keen to appoint or support, there's nothing much you can do. It would be good if you can speak to the school directly and highlight any past experiences you may have (e.g. volunteer with Singapore Gymnastics, holds a Fundamental Coach Accreditation, etc) if you want to be appointed.

If the school doesn't want to support, you can always take part in the open competitions like the National Championships and Singapore Open. For the purpose of DSA, I think a good performance in these open competitions are worth more than the NSG, as most coaches / teachers are looking for talents in these competitions (bigger pool) rather than the NSG (smaller pool).

MYE\" post_id=\"2096465\" time=\"1675264505\" user_id=\"122046:

Hello everyone, need to ask for advice, what can I do if my daughter’s school is not supportive of gymnasts joining NSG? As in, they do not want to allocate a teacher to be the in charge for the girls during NSG. I do understand that under the parent scheme, only 1 parent 1 child for each category (Senior / Junior), so if there’s more than 1 kid wanting to compete in the NSG for gymnastics, and happens to be in the same category, then it will not be allowed, unless the school has a teacher representative for them.

NSG portfolio is also for DSA purpose… if her school refused to support, this will affect the gymnasts chances of DSA-ing into their school of choice in sec isn’t it?

Thank you in advance.

Hendon\" post_id=\"2068283\" time=\"1653257729\" user_id=\"142376:

FYI in case anyone is interested to see how RG clubs fared at the recent national championships (for the younger girls.)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aR-F61sgS3oGLCvh551g-7keZh11uibn6xBMV2-JRuc/edit?usp=sharing