SINGAPORE GYMNASTICS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The driver supporting the development of Singapore’s high-performance system is the SGDP. This programme links all the disparate components of the organisation, from competition to club and coach development, to athlete inspiration and retention. This project facilitates our connection to our member clubs, coaches, and athletes. It is the key component of Pathways in SG.
The camps for MAG/WAG/RG scheduled for June were cancelled. However, the November camps, with concurrent coach development, were able to be held, but without the planned contribution of guest coaches live in the gym. However, each camp was linked closely with webinars from international experts. A table below outlines the invitations and acceptances for SGDP for all three intakes. In 2021 (which is based on National Championships held in March 2021) a number of things stood out: A huge increase in acceptances for WAG in both athletes and clubs which was very encouraging and likely due to the work done a number of years ago with the implementation of the Singapore Gymnastics National Programme for WAG Low acceptance for MAG and RG but this was largely based on foreign gymnasts. Invitations were made prior to knowing the nationality of gymnasts and many in MAG and RG were not Singaporeans. Further a number of RG athletes were not eligible for SGDP as they had competed in a lower level at National Championships than the standard for SGDP.
Singapore Gymnastics Annual Report 2020
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