YUSHA EXCELS AT WP REGIONALS

Yusha Kahn took part at the WP Regionals on Saturday 3 August at Swartklip Indoor Sport Centre. Yusha is the first Men’s Artistic Gymnast to compete for Flairs Gymnastics.

Yusha was a true Flairs Superstar walking away with a silver medal for his performances in Level 1 (age 8-9 years) and securing his spot in the WP team to compete at the South Zone Challenge in Uitenhage on 24 August 2013.

Well done Yusha, you are a true champion. Thank you also to Nigel Jacobs who assisted in Yusha’s preparation.

Flairs @ Blomvlei Primary – sponsored by Flexitrade

Flairs launched its second schools program at Blomvlei Primary in Hanover Park on 1 August 2013. Flexitrade sponsored 15 children from Blomvlei Primary to be involved in the Flairs program until the end of March 2014, as well as donating equipment for the program to run.

Flexitrade’s business is located around the corner from Blomvlei in Ottery and they wanted to see their surrounding community being uplifted. Blomvlei is also owner Sadicka Isaacs’ Primary School. Principle Petersen expressed how wonderful it is to see ex-pupil’s giving back to their school together with companies who can see the needs in the community. She also expressed how exercise was going to benefit these children’s education for the long term. She hoped to see more sponsorships in the future, so that every child in the foundation phase could be exposed to the program. Flexitrade attended the official launch with all their sales reps, who also got involved in the warm up together with the children. A fun morning was had by all.

For more information on Flexitrade, please visit their website www.flexipackaging.net

Flairs @ Duneside Primary – sponsored by Z Dennis & Associates

Flairs launched its schools program at Duneside Primary in Mitchells Plain at the end of July 2013. Z Dennis & Associates sponsored 10 children from Duneside Primary to be involved in the Flairs program for the rest of 2013, as well as donating equipment for the program to run.

Zelnita Dennis, an ex-pupil of Duneside wanted to give back to her old school, which had given her the foundation for the success in her life. She found the Flairs program would fill a gap in the children’s education that was lacking, bringing balance of sport and exercise to the children’s education. Zelnita was excited to be back at the school and seeing the pupils in action, learning to skip with owner Sadicka Isaacs. Principle Chateau expressed his gratitude to Zelnita for the sponsorship, as this will really assist the school. We know that this will be the start of a wonderful relationship and project and we hope to see more ex-pupils of Duneside Primary who own their own business investing in the future of our country from their old school.

2nd World Gym for Life Challenge

The Flairs Gym for Life Team represented South Africa at the 2nd World Gym for Life Challenge held at the CTICC from 10-14 July 2013. They had the time of their lives and performed a viby routine which welcomed the participants from around the world to Cape Town. The team which incorporated gymnasts from 6 years old, as well as the three coaches were rewarded with a bronze medal for their performance.

Not only did the team take part in the contest, but they also showed off their routine in the Golden Acre Shopping Centre and the SA Evening. They joined teams from Austria and Denmark in performing at Gugulethu Community Centre, where in turn, they were entertained by the community.

Flairs was also represented by Arna Madurasinghe, Olivia Jansen and Coach Terrence in the Opening Ceremony, who held the Flairs flag up high with their performances.

This was an amazing experience for everyone involved and we look forward to taking part in the 3rd World Gym for Life Challenge in Norway in 2017.

 

FLAIRS SPEED CHALLENGE – SPONSORED BY Z DENNIS & ASSOCIATES

The inaugural Flairs Speed Challenge sponsored by Z Dennis & Associates was held on Friday 28 June 2013. Fifty three skippers from all around the Western Province attended the event competing to be crowned the King / Queen of Speed for 2013. The afternoon was filled with fun and laughter, as new friendships were formed and each skippers fitness was put to the test. The skippers were judged by the Provinces top judges, and the audience got involved in spurring the competitors as they went through each gruelling challenge. Although a winner was declared in each section, every participant was rewarded with a water bottle and lunch, compliments of the sponsor.

The 2013 Kings of Speed were:
•Siphiwe Madzeni- Level 1 8&u- CWD
•Benjamin Gubb- Level 1 12&u -Flairs
•Akhona Mpola- Level 1 13&o -CWD
•Matthew Cloete -Level 2 14&u -Flairs
•Kian Africa -Level 3 12&u -Flairs
•Sibulele Shasha -Level 3 15&o- Philippi
•Buyisile Qobo -Level 4 18&o- CWD
•Lindokuhle Shumi- Level 5 18&o- CWD

The 2013 Queens of Speed were:
•Aluto Hlazo – Level 1 8&u -CWD
•Reece Lewis- Level 1 12&u- Flairs
•Tamryn Petersen -Level 1 13&o -CGU
•Sisipho Makwabe -Level 2 12&u- Philippi
•Naeela Davids -Level 2 14&u -GCU
•Anushqah Davids -Level 2 – 15&oGCU
•Asheeqah Lakay -Level 5 14&u -GCU

Flairs owners Anne Vermaak and Sadicka Isaacs were overjoyed at the fantastic response to the first Speed Challenge. “The afternoon was so much fun, it was wonderful to see all the new talent in Rope Skipping”. Sadicka Isaacs who is also the Program Manager for Rope Skipping in WP said “This was also a great preparation for all the skippers, especially the first time competitors, in the lead up to their WP Trials in August”. Vermaak and Isaacs said the day could never have been as much of a success without the sponsorship of Z Dennis and Associates. Their whole team came out to support the skippers and serve them their lunch afterwards. We even got the team to skip on the side of the competition area. The afternoon was a true reflection of Flairs’ motto of “fun, fitness & friendship”.

FLAIRS 2013 WINTER DISPLAY

Once again the families of Flairs Gymnastics gathered at John Graham Primary School for the Flairs 2013 Winter Display. This year saw the families getting down and sweaty with their gymnasts, participating in the warm up and dance of the Baby Bears and Tiny Tigers. The Little Lions and Flairs gymnasts also showed off all their skills. We had the whole gym performing the Flairs Gym for Life sequence, as well as a group of Flairs who created their own display item.

We were most privileged to have Paul Delport hosting the event, as well as Ms Lokiwe Mtwazi (Executive Director of Community Services) and Mr Gert Bam (Director of Sport) for the City of Cape Town in attendance. Well done to all the gymnasts and thank you to all our generous sponsors for our raffle.

 

SADICKA VOTED AS CHAIR OF ROPE SKIPPING IN WP GYMNASTICS

At the 2013 Western Province Gymnastics AGM held in May, Sadicka Isaacs was voted in as the Chair of Rope Skipping for Western Province. Well done Sadicka, and good luck for your term of office in serving and leading the Rope Skippers.

Flairs Gym for Life Qualify with Gold

The Flairs Gym for Life Team took part in the Western Cape Gym for Life Challenge on 31 March 2013 winning gold. This fantastic result means that the team will now represent South Africa at the 2nd World Gym for Life Challenge at the CTICC in July.

The Flairs team which is made up of Little Lions, Flairs gymnasts and Coach Anne, Sadicka and Terrence range from 6 years to 33 years old. Our theme was aptly chosen of “Welcome to Cape Town” and we look forward to welcoming the more than 20 different countries in July.

AVG PAPERWORKS SUPPORT SIBU

AVG Paperworks kindly sponsored Sibu Gili to do Flairs Gymnastics at her Preschool, Kiddies Paradise @ St James for the year of 2013. Sibu absolutely loves her gymnastics and is so grateful for this sponsorship. She participates with great enthusiasm every single week and hopes to join Flairs at the club when she goes to “big school” next year.

Thank you to companies like AVG Paperworks who help to change the lives of our children and allow them to be apart of the “fun, fitness and friendship” of Flairs Gymnastics

Aimee – Junior African Champion

Aimee won her Aerobic Gymnastics section at the African Championships that were held at the University of Pretoria in December 2012. The Championships were attended by gymnasts from Algeria, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and South Africa.

At the competition Aimee competed in the qualifications with an almost flawless routine to clinch the top spot heading into the finals. However, she needed to improve her performance to secure the top position, and this Aimee did.

Aimee has always dreamed of representing her country. She has been doing gymnastics since she was 7 years old and worked tirelessly at correcting mistakes and problem areas in her routine to qualify for the South African Team. Hearing the national anthem of South Africa played after she received her gold medal will be a memory that will stay with Aimee for the rest of her life.