Members Section

*****IMPORTANT INFORMATION*****

8th June 2023
 
Dear gymnasts and parents,
 
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the closure of The Blue Falcons Gymnastic Display Team.
The decision to close has not been taken lightly, but unfortunately there comes a time when you have to accept the inevitable. The impact of Covid lockdowns played a large part in the reduction of team numbers and, despite many, many months of hard work trying to recruit new members, and encourage past members back, has been to no avail. We would however like to thank those of you that have stuck with us through these difficult times. Your commitment is very much appreciated. We shall continue training as normal (weather and numbers permitting) with the last session taking place on Wednesday 28th June 2023.
 
Kind regards
Annie Girling
Chairperson for
The Blue Falcons Gymnastic Display Team

COVID 19.

England New Rules for Omicron Contacts

  • If a lateral flow tests is positive, you’ll need to self-isolate.
  • If the PCR or lateral flow is positive, you must self-isolate for 5 days from the day you took the positive rapid test or developed symptoms.
Please remember that the wearing of face masks will be required when entering and leaving the school, when moving equipment in and out and in corridors. This applies to gymnasts aged 11 and above and adult support members. In order to keep training we MUST follow school guidelines so your compliance would be appreciated.

Children get coronavirus (COVID-19), but they seem to get it less often than adults and it’s usually less seriously.

The main symptoms of COVID-19 are:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot, for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
  • a loss or change to sense of smell or taste – this means they cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms please do not come to falcons.

If you have tested positive, been in contact with a positive case or feel unwell please let us know and DO NOT attend.

Dear Gymnasts/Parents.

Well, we are finally back at training. For some of us, me included a chance to re-join the world of the living, some a chance to get some long-awaited exercise and start to build fitness, but I am sure I speak for all when I say just being able to fly again has been long overdue. To all the returning falcons welcome and thanks for your continued support and commitment and a very warm welcome to the new members and the fledglings.

We have an interesting year ahead almost certainly unlike any other. As a team we will need to rebuild and rise like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes to fly higher and brighter than ever before. I know this can be achieved by the same dedication and commitment many of you have shown over the years and that is already clearly visible in the aspiring new generation of falcons. Let’s keep that famous blue falcons’ spirit strong and thriving among the whole team. It has been inspiring to see the interaction and support between both new and old falcons over the first few weeks since our return, long may it continue.

The Blue Falcons team can only achieve our potential with the help of our team of adult support. Parents and friends willing to give up their spare time to assist and we always need more help. Whether you want to come and learn to support gymnasts or simply help with the loading and unloading of kit, all help is greatly welcomed. Simply ask any member of the support team if you can spare some time.

I hope to see you all very soon at a training session.

As always proud to be a Blue Falcon.

Andy Pilbrow

 

Check here for all the information for this season as we get it.

Kit orders will not commence in 2020 or until gymnast numbers improve to a level to make it financially viable.

Posters for Recruitment.

Below are links to all the poster files. Please distribute any where / way you can. Also find the 2022 flyers below.

BlueFalcons2022_Flyer

 

Videos for 2018 season

Below are links to many of this years displays.

Victory Folkstone Youth Festival of Remembrance 2018

Annie and Gav’s Presentation Folkstone Youth Festival of Remembrance 2018

Kanga Folkstone Youth Festival of Remembrance 2018

Double Hocus Folkstone Youth Festival of Remembrance 2018

 

DO YOU HAVE LOTS OF ENERGY AND NOWHERE FOR IT TO GO?

DO YOU HAVE A KEENNESS TO LEARN NEW THINGS AND A DESIRE TO PERFORM IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE?

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A BLUE FALCON GYMNAST?

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

IF YOU ARE AGED 9 OR OVER AND WOULD LIKE TO GIVE TEAM VAULTING A TRY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME ALONG. WE ARE HOLDING INTRODUCTORY TRAINING SESSIONS ON  WEDNESDAY EVENINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, BROOMFIELD. (WEATHER PERMITTING).  SESSIONS ARE 6.15PM – 7.45PM. FIRST TASTER SESSIONS ARE FREE, THEREAFTER £1.50.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AS FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN BY OUR DBS CHECKED COACHES.

ALL YOU WILL NEED IS SUITABLE CLOTHING (T-SHIRT/SHORTS/TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS)(NO LEGGINGS) A BOTTLE OF WATER AND A KEENNESS TO LEARN.

PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THAT IF YOU DO ENJOY IT AND BECOME PART OF THE TEAM WE WILL EXPECT COMMITMENT ON YOUR PART TO ATTEND DISPLAYS DURING THE SEASON.

Display Routine Guides for 2022 Season

Below is a list of the display sections for all the display routines this season. Please take some time to memories them. Remember you can access the page from a mobile if you need to while out and about.
 

UPDATE – Members Contact Information.

Jason Girling now has a phone number dedicated to members, to confirm attendance at displays as well as to inform him of any changes.

Jason Girling on 07756538865.

 

Confirm Attendance at a Display

Please use this form to confirm attendance to the next display.

    I will be attending the display above.