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City of Armadale - History House > Records

K.I.P.S. GYMNASTICS PLAQUE.

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1980

Overview

A black plastic rectangular plaque with a rounded top. It has a gold band around the perimeter and a small triangular stand on the back so it sits upright. The front design consists of a gold wreath surrounding a disc with a gymnast wearing a white leotard doing a handstand on the beam. Below this is a black plaque with text as shown.

Historical information

Kip's Gym was started by Rod and Julie Sinclair, who were former gymnasts and taught Maths at Kelmscott Senior High School. From there, it was moved to an industrial unit along Champion Drive opposite the shopping centre.

Fiona Clay competed in gymnastics until the age of 14 or 15. She competed at state level then moved on to sports aerobics and came second at a national event in 1985.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2014.108

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Width

87 mm

Height or length

70 mm

Depth

20 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Text: [Kips 1982 / Most Improved / Fiona Clay]

Keywords

Kelmscott Senior High School

Year

Statement of significance

An example of items used to recognise atheletic performance.

Presented to Fiona Clay in 1982 for being the most improved gymnast.

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness

Well provenanced

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