2015 australian gymnastics championships 17 - 30 may hisense...
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2015 Australian Gymnastics
Championships
17 - 30 May
Hisense Arena, Melbourne Park
Bulletin #2 – February
Contents Ceremonies and Functions ..................................................................................... 3
Communications ...................................................................................................... 3
Competition: Entries ................................................................................................ 4
Competition: Entries - Provisional .......................................................................... 5
Competition Equipment ........................................................................................... 5
Competition: Provisional Schedule ........................................................................ 5
Competition Venue ................................................................................................... 6
Event T-shirt ............................................................................................................. 7
Medal Engraving....................................................................................................... 8
Music Submission Guidelines ................................................................................ 8
Photography ............................................................................................................. 9
School Bookings .................................................................................................... 10
Storage .................................................................................................................... 10
Training venue ........................................................................................................ 10
Trampoline Spotters Course ................................................................................. 11
Volunteers ............................................................................................................... 11
What’s next? ........................................................................................................... 13
Appendix 1: Sport Specific Information ............................................................... 14
MAG Information ............................................................................................................. 14
WAG Information ............................................................................................................. 15
RG Information ................................................................................................................ 16
TRP Information .............................................................................................................. 17
ACR Information .............................................................................................................. 18
Event T-shirt Order Form ....................................................................................... 19
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................... 20
Ceremonies and Functions
More details for the event ceremonies and functions will be confirmed in later editions of
the Bulletin. Planning is currently underway for the following:
Opening ceremony – Monday 18 May, before session 1 begins
All week 1 athletes will be invited to be a part of the opening ceremony
Awards ceremonies
o Friday 22 May
o Friday 29 May
Week 1 Closing Party - TBC
Week 2 Closing Party – Saturday 30 May
Communications
Gymnastics Australia takes great pleasure in providing this information to assist you in
preparing your team for the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships.
Championships bulletins will be issued monthly in the lead up to the competition and will
be supplemented by news releases as required. Should you have any questions
regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do all that we can
to assist.
Address Level 2 Phone 03 8698 9714
375 Albert Road Fax 03 8698 9799
Albert Park E-mail [email protected]
Victoria 3206 Website www.gymnastics.org.au
The team at Gymnastics Australia wishes you all the best for your preparations and
state competition seasons. You have our assurance that we are committed to
providing you with a high quality event that will be a memorable and worthwhile part
of your gymnastics journey.
Competition: Entries
Gymnastics Australia will be accepting competition entries in accordance with the
National Events Entry Policy. The updated policy will be made available publically
available shortly through the Gymnastics Australia website.
Entry closing dates:
Provisional Entry Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March 2015
Definitive Entry Closing Date: Wednesday 15 April 2015
Event Entry costs (GA registered athlete members):
Provisional Entry Fee $20.00 (per individual)
Definitive Entry Fee $145.00 (per individual)
Total Entry Fee $165.00 (per individual)
Extra Divisions $33.00 (per individual Rhythmic & Trampoline)
The following guidelines are offered to assist you in preparing your
competition entries:
All entry fees are inclusive of GST.
Entries will only be accepted with the appropriate fees.
Provisional entry numbers and fees are to be submitted via Gymnastics
Online with credit card payment as the only option available.
Definitive entries are to be submitted via the database. The database will be
closed as of 10.00pm (AEST) on the set closing date.
Cheques (for definitive entries only) may be submitted in accordance with the
National Events Entry Policy.
High performance athletes must be entered through the State Association and
not directly by their program.
Entry fees do not include the End of Event social function or event
merchandise.
All entries must be submitted in accordance with standard GA processes, the
National Events Entry Policy and relevant Technical Regulations Part B.
GA will send invoices and entry confirmation letters after entries have closed.
All judges attending the events also need to be entered through the database.
This is the case even if a State does not have any athletes competing in the
event.
All judges are required to be sanctioned by their State Association.
All spotters, chaperones and ‘other’ State team members must be included
with definitive entries.
Please ensure all fields are completed when creating new records in the
database. This will ensure that the event database has complete and accurate
information about your team.
Competition: Entries - Provisional
Provisional entries for the Australian Gymnastics Championships are due on
Wednesday 18 March 2015. All provisional entries are to be processed through
Gymnastics Online. Manual entries will not be accepted.
All provisional entries need to be submitted in accordance with the standard GA
processes, National Events Entry Policy and relevant Technical Regulations Part B.
Please ensure that when you submit event entries you are logged in as a state
association.
Payment for the provisional entries will also be processed by Gymnastics Online.
One of the following credit cards will be required for processing the entries:
MasterCard or Visa. A confirmation email will be set to you immediately after the
entries have been processed to confirm payment. At the same time, GA will receive
an email advice that your State has completed the provisional entries. GA will
forward Tax Invoices to State Associations after the close of entries
Competition Equipment
The competition equipment suppliers are currently been finalised. An announcement
will be made in future bulletins.
Competition: Provisional Schedule
The draft competition schedule is now available via the competition web page.
http://gymnastics.org.au/2015-australian-gymnastics-championships.html The event
runs over two weeks – from Monday 18 May to Saturday 30 May. These dates are
inclusive of training, competition, awards ceremonies, technical forums and social
functions.
Please note changes to the schedule may occur therefore continue to check
the event website for the most up to date version.
Competition Venue
The Hisense Arena located in the beautiful Melbourne and Olympic Parks prescient
is the Competition and Training Venue for the 2015 Australian Gymnastics
Championships.
Hisense Arena,
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne
Holding over 1600 spectators and encompassing a competition hall and a training
hall the venue is one of the World’s premier sporting venue.
Public Transport
Getting to Hisense Arena at Melbourne Park is easy. Public transport is the quickest
way to get to and from the venue.
Train stations within easy walking distance Train stations within easy walking
distance – Richmond, Jolimont, Flinders Street
Tram stopping at Hisense Arena (stop 7B) – Tram 70 (Wattle Park)
Bus routes with stops within easy walking distance
Bus 605 (City – Gardenvale) stops on Olympic Boulevard;
Bus 246 (Latrobe Uni – Elsternwick Station) stops at cnr Olympic Boulevard
and Punt Road
For more information including timetables, fares and maps visit Public Transport
Victoria or call 1800 800 007
Event T-shirt
Gymnastics Australia is offering a 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships event
t-shirt. They will ONLY be available through pre-order and will be given to states
when they collect their accreditations at Nationals. Please see below for a mock-up
of how the t-shirt will look. As we are printing all athletes’ names onto the back, we
will be taking the names from the definitive entries only. Any changes after this date
cannot be made. Please find the order form attached.
Medal Engraving
Medal engraving will be available during selected sessions this year at Nationals.
Further details will be available in future bulletins. If you have any questions, please
email [email protected]
Music Submission Guidelines
Music Submission Guidelines
All optional floor music for the competition must be submitted on USB Flash at the
same time as definitive entries. The deadline for GA to receive competition music by
mail is Friday 17th April.
Music flash drives must be mailed to:
2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships – Music Submission
Sports House - Level 2/ 375 Albert Rd
Albert Park, Victoria, Australia, 3206
States must also ensure an Audio CD copy of music is made available at the event
in case of technical difficulties.
Please use the best quality uncompressed music files possible. Wav files are
preferred (see wav properties below). If your music is burned from an Audio CD,
please save it as a .wav file (instructions below). If your original music is a computer
file, that can be saved and sent in as it is.
Properties of the Wav File are
Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, Bit Rate: 1411kbps, Bit Depth: 16bit, Stereo, PCM
Audio CD to Data File Instructions
Please use the WAV file type. Put your Audio CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive
and use a program to copy the music to your computer’s hard drive.
BULLETIN 3
Using Windows Media Player 11
Check Tools/Options/Rip Music/Format: set to WAV (Lossless) and take note of “Rip
music to this location” or use the “Change” button to set your own location.
Then “OK”
Click Rip
Click Start Rip
Using ITunes To change settings, click Edit/Preferences/Advanced/Importing and Import using WAV Encoder and Setting Custom
Sample Rate 44.100 kHz, Sample Size 16‐bit, Channels Stereo. Then “OK” and “OK” Click Audio CD Click Import CD The files will end up in your iTunes Music folder (find it at Edit/Preferences/Advanced/General) Using Exact Audio Copy • Click WAV
Please avoid using mp3. If mp3 is used, make sure the properties are: 44.1kHz, 320kbps, CBR, Stereo. When naming, include all details in the file name and not in
the tags. Naming Files Please name files using the following formats:
WG gymnasts: Name – State Level e.g. Jane Smith – NSW IP 8 RG gymnasts: Name – State Level Apparatus e.g. Sammy Smithson – VIC L7 Hoop ACR gymnasts: First Names – State Level Type e.g. Debbie Fiona – WA L9 Dynamic
Please label the folders or the USB drive that contain all the music files with the State and Gymsport type.
Photography
Gymnastics Australia is pleased to announce that we will again be working with
WinkiPoP Media. Shaun Patterson and his team have several years’ experience
capturing Australians best gymnasts. WinkiPoP Media is the current official
photographer for Gymnastics NSW and has formally worked with Gymnastics
Australia and Gymnastics Victoria.
WinkiPoP Media is currently finalising the 2015 photography packages
School Bookings
Gymnastics Australia aims to engage as many Victorian school children as Hisense
Arena will fit. Students and teachers are invited to be apart of the incredible event
that is, the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships. This event will showcase
the strength, grace and coordination of Australia's best gymnasts as they strive for
state victory and individual triumph.
Watch:
some of Australia's best gymnasts performing live
athletes competing in Men's Artistic, Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline
and Acrobatic Gymnastics.
Participate in:
fun-filled 30 minute LaunchPad gymnastics sessions
heart-pumping 30 minute AEROSkools sessions
in-seat arena activities including flashmobs and chairobics
Gymnastics workshops will run daily on;
Tuesday 19 May – Friday 22 May
Tuesday 26 May – Friday 29 May
If you know of a teacher or school that may be looking for further information and
prices please email Renata Perini, National Events Coordinator.
Storage
There are no facilities at the venue for judges to store and leave personal items.
Judges are encouraged to bring as little property as possible and if required, to keep
it with them at all times.
Training venue
Due to the complexity of hosting five sports in the one venue, limited
training time will be available at Hisense Arena. Though there will be
training made available in the Tennis Centre and a comprehensive
training schedule is being developed that will be released shortly.
Trampoline Spotters Course
Gymnastics Australia is looking for volunteers to be spotters during the Trampoline
sessions at the Australian Championships. We will be running two spotter’s courses
in the lead up and would like everyone who wishes to be a spotter to attend one of
the following courses. These courses will be open to anyone and will be free of
charge.
Course dates are still being confirmed, one will be held in March the other in April /
May. The courses will be held at BTYC Gymnastics and Cheltenham Youth Club.
More details will be released shortly.
Volunteers
Gymnastics Australia is looking to recruit a volunteer workforce to help deliver the
2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships. Five Gymsports will be showcased at
Hisense Arena, which will be transformed into something truly amazing as we see
the Gymnasts on the Road to Rio.
We would love to hear about you! We are looking for cheerful and hardworking
individuals with a passion for volunteering, community events or gymnastics. This is
a great opportunity cannot be missed!
The Australian Championships Volunteer Program
The Australian Championships Volunteer Program aims to recruit a team of dynamic
volunteers to assist in the planning and delivery of the event.
There are a wide range of roles available in a number of different areas. Where
possible we will try and allocate you to your preferred role.
Department Role Media
General media, social media, marketing
Workforce Volunteer coordination, rostering, administration, ushering IT & Results
Scoring, results collation and distribution, IT support
Sport Floor marshalling, Gym supervising, sports medicine
Event Experience Medal bearing, ceremony assistant, spectator activities coordinating
Equipment & Logistics Equipment management, signage coordination
Championship Time volunteers will be assigned to a specific department but may
undertake numerous roles within their championship area, subject to their skills,
affinity and availability.
Volunteer journey
January Volunteer online portal opens
April Final confirmation on role and responsibilities. Commencement of basic
training.
May Final rosters delivered and role specific training
17 May Set up of the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships begin
Our Volunteer benefits
A unique opportunity that is fun, worthwhile and rewarding
Opportunity to experience a national gymnastics event first-hand
Opportunity to connect with likeminded people
Opportunity to be involved with future national and international events
Real, ‘hands on’ work experience in a high-energy, enjoyable environment
Event accreditation (complimentary access on your days off)
Event hospitality (when you work across meal breaks)
Event pin
Volunteer uniform
2015 Australian Championships participation certificate
Updating points (for Gymnastics Australia Technical Members)
Personal reference letters from 2015 Australian Championships volunteer
program (on request as deemed appropriate).
Volunteer Now!
To nominate to volunteer at the 2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships, please
complete form on the event website. http://gymnastics.org.au/2015-australian-
gymnastics-championships-volunteer
A volunteer roaster will be developed and released closer to the event. Your
application will be acknowledged within two working days of receipt via email.
If you have any further questions please contact;
Renata Perini, National Events Coordinator.
What’s next?
Event information will be communicated through monthly event bulletins. The
release dates are as follows:
March – Bulletin #3
April – Bulletin #4
Appendix 1: Sport Specific Information
MAG Information
National Commission
Gymnastics Australia will conduct the competition under the guidance of the Men’s
Gymnastics National Commission.
Competition Divisions
Level 7 Under 12
Level 7 Open
Level 8 Under 14
Level 8 Open
Level 9 Under 15
Level 9 Under 17
Level 9 Open
Level 10
Senior International
Competition Rules
The competition will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in
the current Men’s Gymnastics National Technical Regulations Part B. This
information is publically accessible via the Gymnastics Australia website
WAG Information
National Commission
Gymnastics Australia will conduct the competition under the guidance of the
Women’s Gymnastics National Commission.
Competition Divisions
International Level 8
International Level 9
International Level 10
Junior International
Senior International
National Level 7
National Level 8
National Level 9
National Level 10
Competition Rules
The competition will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in
the current Women’s Gymnastics Technical Regulations Part B. This information is
publically accessible via the Gymnastics Australia website.
RG Information National Commission Gymnastics Australia will conduct the competition under the guidance of the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Commission. Competition Divisions Individual Group Senior International Senior International Level 10 Open Open Junior International Junior Level 9 Sub-Junior Level 9 Junior Level 8 Level 8 Junior Level 7 Level 7 Junior Competition Rules The competition will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in the current Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Regulations Part B. This information is publically accessible via the Gymnastics Australia website.
TRP Information
National Commission
Gymnastics Australia will conduct the competition under the guidance of the
Trampoline Sports National Commission.
Competition Divisions
Senior International
Junior International
Youth International
Under 11 Years
Under 13 Years
Under 15 Years
Under 17 Years
17 Years +
Individual Trampoline
Double Mini Trampoline
Synchronised Trampoline
Tumbling
Competition Rules
The competition will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in
the current Trampoline Sports Technical Regulations Part B. This information is
publically accessible via the Gymnastics Australia website.
ACR Information
National Commission
Gymnastics Australia will conduct the competition under the guidance of the
Acrobatic Gymnastics National Commission.
Competition Divisions
National Level 6
National Level 7
National Level 8
National Level 9
National Level 10
Junior International (JI) 11-16
Junior International (JI) 12-18
Junior International (JI) 13-19
Senior International (SI)
Competition Rules
The competition will be run in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in
the current Acrobatic Gymnastics Technical Regulations Part B. This information is
publically accessible via the Gymnastics Australia website.
2015 Australian Gymnastics Championships Event T-shirt Order Form
State_______________________ Contact Name_________________________________________________ Contact Number________________________________________________ Email Address__________________________________________________
Kids Sizes Adult Sizes (Sizes are unisex)
8 10 12 14 XXS XS S M L XL Price
Event T-
shirt
$30
TOTAL $
Please send your completed order to Renata Perini by Friday 17th Aril 2015!
Gymnastics Australia Renata Perini - Event T-shirt Order
Sports House Level 2, 375 Albert Road Albert Park, VIC, 3206
Payment Method Please circle the appropriate card: MasterCard Visa Cheque (made payable to Gymnastics Australia) Card Number ________________________________________________Expire Date_________________ Name on Card_____________________________________________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer
This document should be read in conjunction with the relevant Gymsports’ Australian
Levels Program Manuals and any other relevant Gymsport manual. This may
include but is not limited to the technical regulations and FIG code of points. All
information in this document is subject to change. GA encourages all users to
regularly check the website for updates. In the event of a conflict between this
document, and any other GA documents GA reserves the right to have the final
ruling. If such a ruling is needed GA will publish any alterations.