RG TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting held on the 27 th October 2014 No. ITEM DETAILS ACTION 1.0 Attendance Erica Morrissey (EM), Conor Rawlins (CR), Nikki Gillam (NG), Melissa Read (MR), Krasi Yurukova (KY), Carol Worth (CW), Karen Gilgallon (KG), Karyn Murray (KM), Tania Shillington 2.0 Apologies Viktor Markov (VM) 3.0 Acceptance of Accepted NG Previous Minutes 4.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes Seconded KY 4.1 Schools NG /CW/KG to set up meeting with Adelaide Jackson (GWA) 4.2 Introduction of Freehand in L3 6 RG TC wants to put freehand routines into competition for level 3-6. Issue is that this is only possible at WA events if it an additional apparatus and does not replace an existing one. However, having an additional apparatus creates increased session length at competitions, which is not practical. Suggestion from KY that if music length is set at the minimum requirements instead of the maximum (i.e. 60 secs for L3&4, 75 secs for L5&6) that this would potentially create the time for a fourth apparatus rotation. KM suggested that a Board Proposal may be required in order to do this, but would check with GWA and inform TC accordingly. NG/ CW / KG to set up a meeting with Adelaide Jackson (GWA) KM to confirm if proposal is required from TC 5.0 For Decision Making KY and CR to put together a submission to the board if required. 5.1 2014 Calendar Planning Events & Education 2014 Event Dates discussed and the following was placed on the calendar template: - RG QC #1 7/8 March - RG QC #2 28/29 March - RG Loftus Challenge 8/9 August CR & KY to do submission before next board meeting (Nov) MR to place dates on template and confirm with GWA RG_TC_(Month)_Minutes_2014 1
- RG Judges Invitational 22/23 August Discussion led by KM regarding the creation of a multiples event scheduled towards the end of the year. Suggestion had been already by Peel Dynamic about this, as the timing of the current multiples competition does not allow for maximum participation, as athletes often have to choose between individuals and multiples. TC agreed to trial this for 2015 and placed a multiples competition on November 22. Education Dates discussed for 2014 and the following courses were suggested: - RG L7 10 Workshop 8 February - RG Beginner Course 9 May & 28 June - RG Intermediate Course 27/28 June MR to place dates on template and confirm with GWA 5.2 Technical Regulations & Event Handbook final review Technical Regulations Further edits were made, with the rearranging of the Annual Awards section, the removal of qualification scores for State Championships for Group and the discussions surrounding the inclusion of FX in L3-6. MR to circulate final draft out to TC members for approval prior to the draft being sent out to clubs. Event Handbook Group Team Gymnastics to be re-named as Freehand Group. Multiples to be removed from Spring State Championships. Additional event page to be added for the new Multiples Event in November. MR to make final edits and send both document drafts out to RG TC ASAP. 5.3 Stephanie Schahinger GWA Technical Membership request KM raised the point that Steph has requested to register as a WA judge for 2015 (she is currently a SA technical member). Steph is willing to attend all state team trainings and qualification competitions at her own cost. KM queried whether the RG TC would be in support of Steph s request. RG TC is happy to support Steph registering with Gymnastics WA. SA Executive Director will now be contacted by GWA regarding approval of this request. GWA to inform RG TC of outcome. 6.0 For Discussion 6.1 GA Advisory Meeting 6.1.1 General Feedback CB presented and discussed with the TC her report from the recent GA Advisory Meeting in Melbourne. RG_TC_October_Minutes_2014 2
6.1.2 Changes to the ALP Manual is currently being reviewed and will be officially released at the camp in Adelaide in December. 6.1.3 RG Skools Was raised at the meeting, with all states agreeing that the current manual needs review. From a WA perspective, it was discussed that a schools working group be established (Schools Committee members, with assistance from key coaches) to put together a manual for WA schools to use instead of the current manual. Teacher PD is also a priority. KM suggested to TC that they set a deadline of 31 st January 2015 for new manual content to be completed so schools will have sufficient time to prepare. 6.2 GWA Annual Awards Award nominations are due 14 November, MR provided an overview of each category. Was resolved that thee following TC members will prepare the draft nomination forms: - KY will complete the Athlete and International Representation nominations - NG will complete the Coaching Award nomination forms - CR will complete the Judging Award nomination forms - CW will complete the Award of Merit nominations 6.3 GWA Awards Night Video Not discussed due to time restraints Working Group to be established and new manual to be ready by 31 st Jan deadline. TC members to circulate nominees via email prior to completing nomination form. MR to raise via email 7.0 For Noting 7.1 Technical Director Report - Attended Gymsports meeting in September there was a webinar with Adi Glancy from GA on the changes to the Coach Accreditation Framework - Judge fining system was discussed at length and recommendations provided at the meeting were submitted to the GWA Board at their September meeting. MR & KM advised that feedback from the Board would be given back to the Technical Directors and Judging Co-ordinators at the upcoming Gymsports Meeting on November 13. 7.2 Coaching Co-ordinator Report n/a 7.3 Judging Co-ordinator Report See Attached 7.4 Event Co-ordinator Report RG_TC_October_Minutes_2014 3
Report tabled and noted Concerns raised re the display TV in the RG hall appears faulty. Discussion on the Event Summary process, with CW concerned that she is not receiving this feedback from the GWA Event Officer. MR to follow up with GWA office. TC also raised their concerns about the safety risk with the entry door in Hall 2, when two people attempt to open the door at the same time. Suggestion that a window needs to be inserted into the door to reduce the risk of injury and also to assist users with being able to enter and exit the hall without disrupting an athletes performance. MR to pass feedback on to GWA to check TV s are working properly. MR to follow up with GWA Event Officer MR to raise issue with GWA further. 7.5 Elite Liaison Report n/a 7.6 GWA Gymsport Section Report See attached. MR provided data on athlete and spectator numbers for the JI and Loftus Challenge comps for the past four years. The TC made the following observations: Athlete numbers may have increased as a result of the increase publicity following the Olympic and Commonwealth Games; Introduction of Aesthetic Group has increased athlete numbers and results in more spectators; TC noted increased support within clubs i.e. athletes from other levels coming to watch their club members compete. MR to pass feedback onto GWA 8.0 Meeting Closed 11:20pm 7.7 2015 Seattle Cup Invitational (emailed out to clubs) 7.8 RGA Transfer Request Roseanna Ebert (emailed out to clubs) 7.9 RG National Camp Information (emailed out to clubs) 7.10 GNSW Gymsport Clinic Information 9.0 Next Meeting Final for 2014. RG Forum to be held in January 2015. RG_TC_October_Minutes_2014 4
RG Judging Coordinator Report 28 th October 2014 Events All competitions have been held. New judges were mentored at competitions and found the experience enjoyable. Education 2015 Only course that is feasible to run is Beginners; anticipated to be held after Nationals. Judging Subcommittee KM, KG and CR met on 21 st October to discuss fundraiser for Judges Assembly. Plans are as follows: o Quiz night to be held on Saturday 14 th March. o Held as joint fundraiser with RGA, with 50% profit share o Targeting $2000 for judges assembly => need to generate ~$4000 profit o Theme to be St Patrick s Day (16 th March) o First meeting to be held week starting 17 th November, with volunteers from RGA to attend. Advisory Meeting Notes refer to attached General notes: Revisions to ALP will be released in December. Some form of workshop will be required to inform clubs. Recommend this is done at the RG Forum in 2015. Calender planning will need to make allowance for National Clubs Recommend adding to State tech regs that Judge Course Presenters must update knowledge by resitting course from 2015, then every 2 years (?). All future TC minutes to be sent to the Commission for general information (email link to Steph). Conor Rawlins RG Judging Coordinator WA RG TC JC report - October 2014.docx 24/10/2014 Created by CMR
2014 Advisory Meeting RG Content Goals of Commission Clear understanding of budget Improved communication (GA, States) Talent ID Coach and judge support Development strategy for Aesthetic Groups Talent ID Team future -targeting 9-14 year olds Focus will be providing more camps and physical testing Virtual assessment tool will be used by coaches to develop a national database to more easily identify how gymnasts are performing and what they should be targeting as progressions - content has been developed by Krasi First camp to be held immediately after Nationals 2015 o Gymnasts will be invited first year have been taken from Nationals 2014 to provide a starting point. States will be asked to add any gymnasts they feel were missed. o Will provide education for coaches and other education for gymnasts; nutrition, psych etc. Coaching o o Gymnasts must attend with coaches State team planning in each state must allow for flexibility in travel for selected gymnasts to attend camp. Stats for FY13/14: o Beginner coaches 1753 o Intermediate RG coaches 0 o Int Bronze RG coaches 56 Indicates beginners are not progressing to intermediate either due to minimum age requirement (16yo) or courses being cancelled. GA are looking at providing special circumstances when there are low numbers of course participants to enable some level of mentoring or education to occur. Minimum accreditation new ASC Sporting Schools program is intermediate. Skills matrix is being updated Commission is looking to form a working group to update the RG matrix. Focus is education not accreditation Judging Need to encourage people to become course presenters currently no intention to have a GA accreditation system. Recommendation is that states implement requirement to update course presenting accreditation eg resit DSR course every few years. Judging course pass marks (average across practical and theory): o Intermediate 70% o Int Bronze 75% o Advanced 80% o Advanced Silver - 85% Resits theory paper to be redone in test environment. Practical to be performed at a competition with at least 15 routines assessment against the base score of the panel needs to be in 0.6 range for majority of routines being assessed. 2014 Advisory - RG.docx 24/10/2014 Created by C Rawlins
FIG Code of Points ALP Amendments to the CoP are now on the FIG website. Judges must do an updating workshop on changes to be able to judge at qualifying trials and Nationals: o Will be run at December camp in Adelaide with Teresa Evans o Karyn Murray will be able to deliver workshop in Perth Manual is currently under revision. A new version will be released, Commission is targeting release at December camp in Adelaide. Goal is to provide more clarification around judging rules and integrate feedback regarding skills. Mastery: o Removed from level 3-6 o Level 7 and 8 maximum of 2 o Level 9 and Jnr - maximum of 4 o Level 10 and Snr maximum of 5 Execution drop out of area clarified (0.7 fault) Multiples to be revised AGG to be developed trying to become affiliated with the AGG federation so we can use their CoP. Level 1-6: Commission intended the ALP to be delivered by the States therefore States are free to alter the manual to suit their requirements, provided the general intent is maintained. This includes adding additional or changing apparatus rotations for each level, or splitting levels into age groups etc. Schools Program Schools are interested in dance programs not so in WA? Means of getting RG into schools. Other states run a separate schools program (often through school associations, not the state gymnastics association, and use a modified version of the ALP. RG Skools is not overly used. GA looking to redevelop RG Skools Sanctioning Travel New forms in place that apply to all forms of international travel competition and camps State requirements to be signed off first before seeking Commission sanction Commission will keep database of requests Guidelines will be sent to applicants regarding uniform and expectations Tour report is required to be sent to Commission upon return. National Clubs Focus will be multiples and group, with qualifying and final events 2-3 days in periods: o 2015: Sept 18-30 o 2016: Sept 16 28 o 2017: Sept 22-Oct 3 Linked to a national education congress Need to account for in State calendar! 2014 Advisory - RG.docx 24/10/2014 Created by C Rawlins
Technical Regulations Awards and succession planning: o Revision of criteria for athlete and judge awards; no one was using the previous criteria Nationals qualification marks to remain as per 2014 (55% of max score) except: o Snr 42 o Jnr 39 o Level 10 40 Judges draw Teresa will complete prior to event (States to indicate how many judges they have available for each session, and they will be assigned) Nationals 2015 No podium training, but increased warm up time prior to competition Strategic Targets for 2016 Number of athletes 2710 (current 2242) Number of coaches 273 (current 214) Number of judges 207 (current 162) 2014 Advisory - RG.docx 24/10/2014 Created by C Rawlins
RG ADVISORY MEETING October 11-12, 2014
AGENDA Welcome and introductions Model of RG s strategic planning State role in implementing the plan Directions and future planning 2014-2017
Goals for 2014 Advisory Clear understanding of the budget for our gymsport Advocate and communicate strategies which identify priorities through a calendar of events A specific talent ID and athlete development strategy Support for coaches and judges to grow professionally so that we achieve the overall goals A development strategy for group and AGG
The Model for our planning Athlete development Talent ID and Camps Code Of Points Success Coaching Framework Judges Pathway / courses Events and the world stage
The process Talent ID and Camps Athlete development Code Of Points Budget Success Calendar Coaching Framework Events and the world stage Judges Pathway / courses Communication Strategic Plan 2014-2017
Athlete development Skills Matrix developed; coaches will have access for talent identification targeted athletes invited to Team Future camps Awards strengthened - recognition of overseas competitions and results International best practice used as model for workshops and athlete development e.g. rotations, AGG
RG Winning Edge Australia s history of outstanding results at Commonwealth Games key focus representatives stay on after international experience to guide a Commonwealth Games team two years later Group and Aesthetic Gymnastics timelines for international success acknowledged - focus on growth and development four year immediate plan with six year projection document anticipated Difficulty scores required for medals at Worlds/Olympic/Commonwealth Games Selection events and camps to be formalised Identification program developed under the FTEMs model: demonstration of potential, verification of talent, practicing and achieving, breakthrough and reward (junior squad)..
Its complex Competition is just one part of the experience we need to look at the whole picture to develop the sport Daily training Environment Athlete Competition structure diversity Coaching capacity Progression Foundation 1/2 Talent 1/2 Talent3/4 Elite/Mastery Sports Science and Sports Medicine
Talent ID and Camps Based on FTEMs model to identify, retain and progress talent June 1-4, 2015 first camp age group 10-14yrs VAT (Virtual Assessment tool) being developed for use by coaches in their clubs to develop their capability data base used to track skills and monitor athlete progress RG heroines retired athletes as ambassadors to motivate aspiring athletes
Judges Pathway and Courses pathway and structures explained quality of course presenters Assessment tools - resits Pass marks: Intermediate 70% ; Intermediate Bronze 75% Advanced 80% ; Advanced Silver 85% If pass mark not achieved what next? 1. Theory - exam paper needs to be done again in a test environment and new mark entered into the database. 2. Practical - another opportunity provided at a competition with at least 15 routines - assessment against the base score of the panel needs to be in 0.6 range for the majority of routines being assessed. Level Beginner and Intermediate Intermediate Bronze and Advanced Advanced Silver FIG Judges / High Performance Points Required Annually 3 Points 6 Points 12 Points 18 Points
Judges Pathfinder
Pre course information Back
Code of Points FIG CoP updating workshop required before competition begins held in Adelaide Dec 5 mastery clarification - Snr /Level 10: 5; Jnr/Level 9: 4; Level 7/8: 2 Junior Group BALL confirmed as apparatus ALP version 2 launched in Adelaide Dec 5 Previous errata will be incorporated Some minor amendments made to align with FIG CoP changes e.g. mastery AGG strengthened
Errata In the Loop We ve got work to do with Group and AGG
Schools & Rhythmic GA has initiated a schools sporting program which incorporates RG our feedback RG schools competitions exist in various states Some states run school based competitions, either sector based or run by state bodies National Clubs Championships aimed to engage and enthuse, 2-3 days depending on entries 2015 Sept 18-30 2016 Sept 16-28 2017 Sept 22 Oct 3 linked to a National Education Congress Technical regulations will set out rules for group participation
Events and the world stage WC 2014 Qualifying rounds Ball 85 QUINN Amy AUS 6.250 7.400 13.650 88 PRINCE Danielle AUS 5.800 7.700 13.500 Hoop 85 QUINN Amy AUS 6.000 7.500 13.500 92 PRINCE Danielle AUS 5.450 7.800 13.250 Clubs 56 PRINCE Danielle AUS 6.575 7.700 14.275 75 QUINN Amy AUS 5.900 6.766 12.666 Ribbon 58 PRINCE Danielle AUS 5.900 7.733 13.633 66 QUINN Amy AUS 5.950 7.233 13.183 66 PRINCE Danielle AUS 41.408 73 QUINN Amy AUS 40.333 Judge: K Murray
NZ 2014 tour group Level 10 RG Australia silver and bronze. Emily Abbot gold ball and clubs, silver ribbon - overall 2nd Erin Marshall silver clubs, bronze ribbon - overall 3rd. Level 7 RG Australia Gold, Silver & Bronze Yaroslava Leonova gold ball & ribbon, silver hoop & clubs - overall 1st. Annelise Harper gold clubs, silver ribbon and bronze hoop & ball - overall 2nd. Alisa Buglak gold hoop, bronze clubs - overall 3rd. Stage 4 RG Australia Gold, Audrey Freeman gold ball, clubs & ribbon - overall 1st. Stage 3 RG Australia Silver, Bronze, Samara Farrell gold hoop, silver ribbon, bronze freehand and clubs - overall 2 nd. Anna Stewart silver freehand and clubs, bronze hoop - overall 3 rd.
Sanctioning travel 1. NEW FORMS IN PLACE - applies to RG international travel, competition or camps 2. Check state requirements must sign off at state level before Commission sanction 3. Check regulations and match to gymnast/s, then complete the commission template for sanction request 4. Only exception is National squad athletes where the decision is made by the Commission through the EMC 5. Commission keeps database of requests and will reply with decision about whether the travel has been sanctioned 6. Guidelines sent to applicants about uniform, expectations, and tour report to Commission on return
Communication Website refresh and review of content; GA central point of communication Social media e.g. facebook page to be reviewed Latest news / Technical Member Bulletin / Electronic Direct Mail Technical regulations Selection policies Commission meeting minutes Changes to code interpretations and errata Consistent information from states e.g. infograph, reports, tours
Strategic Plan Gymsport Strategic Targets for 2016 Athlete Targets RG 2,242 2,710 Coach Technical Member Targets RG 214 273 Judge Technical Member Targets RG 162 207 468 more athletes 59 more coaches 45 more judges funding dependent on results
The wicked problem Build the chance for kids to have fun, and be involved with their peers Reduce the competitive demand to increase participation and fun for all Identify gaps in product offerings e.g. schools, AGG Meet the requirements of the CoP so that we develop athletes for the world stage Keep a competitive edge at the pointy end
Strategic Plan 1 ENGAGE 2015 Activity 1.1 Advocate the need and benefits of participation in GA Strategy fundamental movement programs for all Australian children Activity 1.1 National Clubs Carnival Tasks 1.1.1 Decide what gymnasts will compete e.g. L5 & L6, Cat 3 and Cat 4 1.1.2 Develop technical regulations 1.1.3 Investigate the links to Rhythmic sporting schools program Activity 1.2 National Championships Tasks 1.2.1 ensure both podium and training equipment is competition standard 1.2.2 provide a set of competition spare apparatus 1.2.3 review existing competition schedule 1.2.4 ensure adequate resources for sheets 1.2.5 review selection policies and technical regulations 1.2.6 identify key volunteer roles and work with state association Activity 1.3 Australian Levels Program Tasks 1.3.1 Update with FIG amendments as an ongoing process 1.3.2 Finalise version 2 for release in December 1.3.3 Advise GA of amendments required to ALP Activity 1.4 Development Camps Tasks 1.4.1 Use Dec 2014 to develop a model for states to adopt in the future 1.4.2 identify coaches through an EOI process to work at the camp, set dates, find venue, approach presenters, and develop timetable 1.4.3 Set up registration process
2 ENABLE 2015 Activity GA 2.1 Grow the number and capability of the Strategy Gymnastics workforce Activity 2.1 Judging Courses / Pathway Tasks 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 Split advanced and advanced silver judging courses source additional video footage for FIG based courses develop an update workshop for current Adv / Advanced Silver prior to trials in states, as a result of FIG release of amended CoP Provide amendments to PPT, and course materials which come from clarifications to CoP and ALP to keep courses up to date Refine judging exams as more accurate assessment tools source additional video footage for all ALP judging courses Activity 2.2 Coaching Framework Tasks 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 Encourage State SMCs to identify suitable candidates for presenting courses Provide GA with alternative options for course delivery e.g. blended online, in club, across clubs with mentors work with state coaching coordinators to promote movement through the pathway Work with IT&D to amend the accreditation framework for RG to bring it into line with the current cycle Identify from performance data gaps in coaching effectiveness and develop workshops to address this need e.g. multiple rotations, the use of music 3 EXCEL 2015 Activity 3.1 Ensure our HP system is fit for GA purpose and geared towards world s Strategy best results for Australia Gaining Best results for Activity 3.1 Tasks 3.1.1 Activity 3.1.2 Tasks 3.2.1 Activity Australia Talent ID judges with the potential to follow the pathway to Brevet through mentoring and financial support. Talent ID coaches with the potential to advance through the pathway produce results, and attend FIG Academy 3.2 World Stage 3.2.2 3.2.3 Tasks 3.3.1 Advise HP team about world cup events which require funding and support Develop selection policies and processes for World Championships, World University Games (Olympics, Pacific Rim, Youth Olympics, Commonwealth Games when relevant) liaise with GA HP team to develop camp training and workshops for National Squad members at a designated camp 3.3 Team Future 3.3.2 3.3.3 Develop a skills matrix and keep it up to date Identify a world industry expert to validate the skills matrix Identify a lead rhythmic coach with high credibility to set the tone and develop the camp culture
4 ENDURE 2015 Activity GA Strategy 4.1 Ensure organisational operations are viable and sustainable Activity Tasks 4.1.1 4.1 Organisational operations 4.1.2 4.1.3 Update the technical regulations and operational plan each year for communication to states Maintain processes for travel sanctions and publish on website Develop templates for reports from tours and communicate the need for tour personnel to report back to the commission To infinity and beyond.. 4.1.4 Maintain a database of overseas tours and results 4.1.5 maintain the currency and relevance of the website 4.1.6 consider succession planning (2016)
Calendar Dates Date Event Additional information or assistance Dec 5/6/7 2014 RG National Camp Adelaide FIG CoP update Launch of ALP version 2 Commission Member Stephanie Schahinger January State congress: update on ALP and FIG CoP as required Technical Director Virginia Elliott February April State Trials Level 7-10 and International + Groups State Championships encourage interstate travel where possible Judging Coordinator Teresa Evans May 25 31 National Championships - Melbourne Technical Director Virginia Elliott June 2 5 Team Future Camp 1 selected athletes and coaches AIS Canberra Technical Director Virginia Elliott September 7-13 World Championships Stuttgart Commission Member Krasi Yurukova September school holidays October TBC Dec 4/5/6 2015 Ongoing Ongoing National Clubs Championships across all gymsports Venue TBC; dates 3 days RG at their own centre Team Future Camp 2 selected athletes and coaches AIS Canberra RG National Camp - States to make EOI application to host Sanction requests and tour reports use Commission templates please Judging courses in states for Beginner, Intermediate and Intermediate Bronze; National course presenters are available if needed Technical Director Virginia Elliott Technical Director Virginia Elliott Commission Member Stephanie Schahinger Commission Member Krasi Yurukova Judging Coordinator Teresa Evans
Event Coordinator Report Event Calendar: Date Competition Status Comments 7/3/2014 Qualifying Competition 1 Completed 28/3/2014 Qualifying Competition 2 Completed Photo fundraising 1/5/2014 Go for 2&5 Winter States Completed 27/5-2/6 Australian Championships Completed 2014 8/8/2014 RG Loftus Challenge Completed 22/8/2014 RG Judges Invitational Completed No report. Photo, $100 board, colouring comp fund raising. RGA raffle 26/8/2014 Go for 2&5 Interschool Completed No report Challenge 11/9/2014 Go for 2&5 Spring States Completed Current Event Organisation/ Next Event(s): Calendar for 2015 Event Report(s): RG Loftus Challenge Warm up area and competition area needed vacuuming. Floor raised along centre seam posing trip hazard. Some volunteers did not turn up and were replaced either from same club or from RGA. Worksheet did not specify Gold or Silver groups and American warm up only listing club and apparatus made it hard for announcer to follow. Some L1 and 2 found athletes doing different routines next to them to same music confusing. Judge looking at scoring screen constantly whilst putting in scores is not good impression for audience Audience leaving and entering during routines should be discouraged RG Judges Invitational No Event Report available. Comment that if organising judge is also judging very difficult to control so suggest designated volunteer runs the fundraising at the competition to encourage participation. RG Spring States One blood nose resulted in one athlete not performing final routine. One child did not receive her participation certificate Suggestion of peephole in door was made Events finished early (display problem?) Summary. At most events either in event reports or verbally, comments have been made on audible judge discussions and looking at scoring screen not giving good impression to the spectators I would support the suggestion of window in the door to allow people to see when entry will not disturb an athlete performing their routine. Loud music in outer hall can make it difficult to gauge if music is playing indicating routine in progress. Event reports must be requested to allow this report to be written. It would be more useful for scanned copies to be sent routinely to Event coordinators to notify them of any problems and allow follow up as required. event coord oct 2014 21/11/2014 Created by
RG Gymsport Report October 2014 Gymsports Section Notes and Information 1) 2015 Draft versions of both the RG Technical Regulations & Event Handbook are due to be submitted to the GWA office by Monday 27th October. The drafts will then go out to clubs for feedback on the 30th October. Club will have two weeks to provide feedback before the final versions are completed by the RG TC in early December. 2) 2015 Calendar Planning - The RG TC will need to have their recommended 2015 event and education dates ready by the end of October for review. A combined gymsports meeting will be set-up if required to negotiate any significant clashes on the GWA Calendar. 3) GWA Annual Award Nominations were released out to clubs and TC s last week, with completed nominations due on Friday 14 th November. 4) Go for 2&5 GWA GymFest this event is being run at the State Gymnastics Centre on Sunday 23 rd November. Tickets went on sale on Monday 20 th October and can be purchased via the Try Booking website (link available on the GWA website). 5) Rachael Funch new Education Co-ordinator at Gymnastics WA. Rachael is on a short-term contract with GWA (5 months) and will be working in the Services & Development section to put together the 2015 GWA Conference (amongst other things!). Business Arising from Previous Minutes Please refer to email from MR dated 04/09/14 GWA Board Meeting Minutes (August) 5.3 Staffing Update The GWA Board noted the Education Coordinator, Danielle Atturo has resigned from GWA as of the 4 September 2014. The GWA Board wished Danielle all the best in her future endeavours. The GWA Board agreed that because of all the changes occurring in Education, Club Development, CRM and Participation taking place at the moment, GWA would look to place an experienced coordinator on a short term 5 month contract and then review the position in early 2015. 7.1 State Team Recommendations 7.1.2 Dual Roles on State Teams The GWA Board discussed the matter of Dual Roles on State Teams. There were mixed comments on the practicality of the current system. After discussion, The GWA Board agreed that dual roles be considered on a case by case basis by the GWA Board, based on the ability of the individual competencies to fulfil a dual role. 7.1.3 Medical Staff on GWA State Team Gymnastics WA October 2014 RG Gymsports Section Report Page 1
The recommendation for funding or paying medical staff to Australian Championships was tabled. The Board agreed that further budgetary information on how the proposal would affect the athlete levy was required before a decision could be reached. The GWA Board also requested that GWA investigate opportunities for an OT or Physio service provider within the state Australian Championships was being held to provide medical staff to GWA State teams at Australian Championships as this would limit the cost to the athletes. 7.1.4 Team Management Staff The recommendation for funding or paying team management staff to Australian Championships was tabled. The Board agreed that further budgetary information was required before a decision could be reached. The Board requested that GWA investigate the need to further increase levies (and to what extent) in order to meet financial costs involved. 8.1 DSR and WAIS Developing Championships Program The GWA Board noted that GWA would be participating in the DSR program. The Developing Champions Program is a life skills program for sub-elite athletes, developed and delivered through a partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS). The program is designed to assist the development of aspiring young athletes to gain personal development skills and enable them to progress along their high performance sporting pathway, while maintaining life balance and a high level of well-being. GWA will be targeting athletes aged between 14 18 in recognised HP programs and clubs RG International Representation Athlete Amy Quinn (RGA) & Coach Krasi Yurukova (RGA) and Judge Karyn Murray (RGA) have been selected to represent Australia at the 2014 RG World Championships in Izmir, Turkey from the 22 nd 28 th September. The GWA Board congratulated Amy, Krasi and Karyn on their selection. Gymnastics WA October 2014 RG Gymsports Section Report Page 2