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List of Office Bearers

Patron: R.J. (Bob) Ellicott

Board of Directors: (January – December 2002)

Chairman: Murray ChessellVice Chairman: Ken WilliamsonElected Delegates: George Tatai

Graham Carey (Resigned October 2002)Grant Harrison (Appointed October 2002)Peter Ruttledge

Special Delegates: Margot FosterBrennon Dowrick

National Office StaffChief Executive Officer: Jane AllenFinancial Consultant: Graeme AinslieBusiness Manager: Matthew ConnellDevelopment Manager: Jenny CollinsMembership/Events Manager: Shaun DoyleMembership Officer: Danni HannaEducation/GymSkools Coordinator: Linda PettitAeroSkools Coordinator: Karon WilliamsSport Manager: Karen MyersProgram Managers:

- Men’s Artistic: John Curtin- Women’s Artistic: Karen Myers- Rhythmic Danni Peers- General Gym Jenny Collins- Sport Aerobics Matthew Connell- Trampoline/Sports Acrobatics Russell Smart

Administrator/Graphics: Danni PeersFinance: Sue JamesMerchandise: Suimai HareClub 10 Project Officers: Nerine Cooper (North)

Brad Edwards (South)Women’s National Coach: Peggy LiddickTrampoline National Coach: Nikolay Zhuravlev

Sport Management Committee Chairpersons:Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Tim QuinlivanWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics: Helen ColagiuriRhythmic Gymnastics: Robyn PrideGeneral Gymnastics: Jenny CollinsSport Aerobics: Karon WilliamsTrampoline Sports: Allen Cullen/Chuck SmithSports Acrobatics: Terry Jamieson

AffiliationsInternational Gymnastic Federation (FIG)Australian Olympic Committee (AOC)Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA)Pacific Alliance of National Gymnastics Federations (PANGF)Sports Industry Australia (SIA)Commonwealth Gymnastic Confederation (CGC)International Aerobic Federation (IAF)Association of National Aerobic Championships (ANAC)

2002 Annual Report

Chairman & Chief ExecutiveOfficer’s Report

Murray ChessellChairman

ElectedNovember 1996

Jane AllenChief Executive

Officer

AppointedSeptember 1997

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MANAGEMENT RESTRUCTUREFollowing an internal review of GA’s management andadministration, three key departments were established.Staff Managers appointed to these areas were MattConnell (Business), Jenny Collins (Development) andKaren Myers (Sport).

SPORTInternationalAustralian Gymnasts competed in excess of 30 majorinternational events across six Gymsports.

In addition to the Commonwealth Games Women’s teamgold, outstanding individual efforts also produced goldmedals for Philippe Rizzo (3), Allana Slater (2) andnewcomer Sarah Lauren (1). In all, our medal tally inManchester (achieved in the absence of RhythmicGymnastics) was 6 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze.

Strong and consistent performances by Philippe Rizzo,Allana Slater and Jacqui Dunn on the World Cup circuitqualified them for the prestigious World Cup final inNovember against the world’s best, where Philippe wonsilver on the high bar, Jacqui silver on the uneven barsand Allana, bronze on the floor.

Other outstanding performances included Lauren Farry(Sport Aerobics) in winning the individual womens ANACWorld Championships, and Sports Acrobatics trio ElenaArmenis, Tara Busbridge and Veronica Gravolin finishing4th in the Sports Acro World Championships –outstanding results for two of our non Olympic sportswhich have limited financial support.

Our Rhythmic Gymnastics Team competed successfullyin England in a pre-Commonwealth Games competition,finishing 2nd and our leading Rhythmic athletes havepursued other international competition opportunitiesthroughout the year.

Our trampoline athletes also competed in internationalevents in Canada and the USA and conducted a highlysuccessful International Challenge at the Gold Coast inJuly.

NationalFourteen national events were successfully conductedand national champions are noted elsewhere in thisreport.

Cheerleading officially became part of GeneralGymnastics with the establishment of a nationalprogram, accredited coaching courses and a nationalchampionship. Over 400 competitors took part in thefirst event and judging by the interest generated, thenumber of participants will rise dramatically over thenext two years.

Australia’s leading gymnasts built on their growing international reputation, highlighted bythe Women’s team gold and individual medals in Manchester, while GA completed a fullnational competition program across all Gymsports, increased membership, introducedadministrative improvements, undertook a major business initiative with the Great ChinaCircus and strengthened its award winning Club 10 program in partnership with the ASC.

High Performance ProgramsOur international performance is a direct consequenceof the world-class programs and commitment of thoseresponsible for, and participating in, our highperformance network at the AIS, VIS, WAIS, QAS andNSWIS. We continue to work closely with our partnersin these programs to ensure that the considerablefinancial commitment is put to the best use and thatour athletes gain the maximum advantage from theseprograms.

Sport Management CommitteesSeven Sports Management Committees comprisingdedicated volunteers with valuable technicalknowledge, supported by a network of ProgramManagers employed by GA, continued to provide activeand expert leadership and direction of their respectivegym sports. The SMCs’ structure, now firmly in place,continues to provide an excellent system ofmanagement of our multi-disciplinary sport.

DEVELOPMENTJenny Collins’ department continued to deliver qualityprograms and services for our State Associations andaffiliated clubs.

Phase two of the Club 10 Accreditation program wascompleted. Over 60 clubs helped trial the program inreadiness for the national launch in 2003. Nationalservice standards were developed for affiliated clubs.For the second year in a row we were honoured toreceive national recognition for this program in winningthe ASC/Ausport National Sporting Organisation –Community Sport Award.

Education remains a priority and work continues to bedone to ensure quality courses and resources areavailable to GA’s Registered Training Providers, nowexpanded to include some non-traditional providerswho are able to meet the required standards.

BUSINESSFocus was on new business opportunities, e-businesssolutions and membership issues.

GA’s new website was prepared in-house by MattConnell and has become a major communication toolfor GA. The website not only showcases our sport butkeeps members updated and informed.

Membership grew by 8%. Membership data collectionwas refined and “flat fee” registration is provingsuccessful. We also had some success in managingthe impact on clubs of the public liability blow out,through our National Insurance Program.

Australian Gymnastic Federation

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FIGGA continued to actively support our InternationalGymnastics Federation (FIG) by representation on theFIG Council (Murray Chessell), WAG TechnicalCommittee (Kym Dowdell) and General GymnasticsCommittee (Jenny Collins). GA had much pleasure inhosting an FIG General Gymnastics Committee Meetingin Melbourne in February.

2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSGA was delighted to secure from the FIG, the rights toconduct the World Artistic Gymnastics Championshipsin Melbourne 2005, following significant financialsupport and encouragement from the VictorianGovernment through its Victorian Major EventsCorporation.

This event is expected to provide a substantial boostfor the sport in Australia and an excellent businessopportunity for the Federation particularly given itsprogramming in the lead up to the 2006Commonwealth Games.

BOARD AND GOVERNANCEThere were six board meetings throughout the year.An executive committee and other committees ensuredthat board operations were closely aligned to corporategovernance standards.

Graham Carey (QLD) retired from the Board in Octoberwith the appreciation of GA after more than two yearsof service. He was replaced by Grant Harrison, Presidentof GKSA, who brought marketing and business skillsas well as gymnastic experience to the position.

A National Planning Conference attended by StatePresidents, State Directors, GA Board Members andManagement staff, was conducted in Melbourne inOctober. Professor David Shilbury was the key-notespeaker with the focus of the Conference being theco-ordination of our national/state managementstructures and service delivery systems.

FINANCESGA incurred losses of $165,320.85 for the calenderyear 2002 against a budgeted deficit of $57,668.

This was despite significant savings and surpluses inprojects and events.

Significant and disappointing losses ($214,328)however resulted from a joint venture project withCircusco International Pty Ltd for the promotion of atour by the Great China Circus and Australiangymnasts (see details elsewhere in this report). Theselosses were covered from reserves and did not impacton current or proposed projects or operations.

GA remains reliant on the Australian SportsCommission for the funding of its developmentprojects and High Performance Programs. We are alsoindebted to the AOC and ACGA for their assistancein the preparation of our athletes for the Olympicsand Commonwealth Games. The involvement of ourkey partners is presented in detail following this report.

Craig Otto’s “Acromat” continued its invaluablesponsorship with both direct financial support and theprovision of first class equipment at our nationalevents. The support of GK Leotards for our NationalTeams was also of importance.

Considerable time and effort was devoted tomarketing. Sporting Frontiers Ltd was contracted inan unsuccessful attempt to develop other significantsponsorship of the sport. This area remains the majorchallenge for GA.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSGymnastics Australia continued to enjoy theenthusiastic support of its state associations, clubs,members and thousands of volunteers throughout theyear.

Finally we would like to acknowledge the dedicationand commitment of our colleagues on the GA Boardand National Office staff who managed a successfulyear marred only by the painful financial outcome ofthe Great China Circus venture.

MURRAY CHESSELLChairman

JANE ALLENChief Executive Officer

2002 MAJOR OUTCOMES

Business· An overall increase of 8% in membership· The release of Gymnastics Australia’s new website· Staging a National Planning Conference

Development· The establishment of National Club Affiliation standards· Winning the 2002 Ausport National Sporting Organisation – Community Award· Incorporating Cheerleading into the General Gymnastics family

Sport· Gymnastics’ medal tally at the 2002 Commonwealth Games· Philippe Rizzo’s outstanding and consistent international results in 2002

Events· Securing the rights to conduct the 2005 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships· Successful staging of the Trampoline Sports International Challenge

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In November 2001 some of Australia’s top gymnasts “joined the circus” andtoured the east coast with the world’s leading circus performers from the GreatChina Circus in a production called, Evolution – The History of Circus andGymnastics.

The “stars” including Ji Wallace, Lisa Skinner, Damian Istria, Danielle LeRay andLauren Farry enjoyed every minute of the three week tour. The synergies betweengymnastics and circus were obvious and our athletes readily fitted into theprofessional environment of the circus production.

Showcasing our sport as entertainment, and providing professional opportunitiesfor our athletes is an important part of the GA business plan.

After a careful analysis of an attractive proposal presented by Circusco InternationalPty Ltd, (whose principals came from within the gymnastic community, and whohad previously represented the Great China Circus in Australia and New Zealand),the board approved investment in the project on a joint venture basis.

A joint venture company was established, a professional production team wasassembled and major venues in each of the eastern state capitals includingCanberra and Newcastle, were secured.

The athletes named above, together with Peter Maamary and Rhiannon Jones, ayoung sports acrobatic team from Sydney, did an outstanding job, and AcrobaticsFunatics (QLD), Gosford Gymnastics (NSW), AIS Gymnastics (ACT) and PITGymnastics (VIC), provided much appreciated local support in the performances.

Although ticket sales were professionally promoted through television,independent publicists and press advertising, sales fell far short of the targetresulting in a disappointing financial outcome for GA and its partner.

This was not our first attempt at showcasing gymnastics as entertainment, but itwas certainly the most ambitious and professional such venture ever attemptedby GA. Although we incurred losses, this major undertaking provides us withinvaluable experience for future ventures.

The Great China Circus& the Stars of Gymnastics Australia

2002 Key Performances

2002 Annual Report

Business Report

Matthew ConnellBusiness

Manager

2002 saw a change in the management and administration of key work departmentswithin Gymnastics Australia. A clear delineation was made between the areas ofDevelopment, Sport and Business. This report focuses on the Business arm of GymnasticsAustralia and takes into account the following areas:-

EVENTSWhilst specific events will be covered in more detailunder the Sport department of this report, it shouldbe highlighted the work undertaken by GymnasticsAustralia within the Events area.

Headed by Shaun Doyle, Gymnastics Australiacontinues to maintain a busy schedule of eventsincluding National Championships for eachcompetitive Gymsport, an Aussie GymFest forGeneral Gymnastics (held every two years) as wellas National Club Championships and Internationalevents.

The management and administration of Nationalevents is a key role of Gymnastics Australia andprovides a necessary and essential component ofeach Gymsport. For a complete listing of all eventsundertaken throughout 2002, please see the Sportsection of this Annual report.

The events undertaken by Gymnastics Australiaare the culmination of much hard work andplanning by the Gymnastics Australia Events team.This includes Shaun Doyle, Russell Smart,GymSport Program Directors, their Committees,State Associations local clubs, volunteers andorganising committees. Thanks are extended toall, including the ongoing volunteer support ofGeorge Tatai and Steve Chetkovich.

MERCHANDISEGymnastics Australia continues to market and sellresources specific to the Gymnastics community.This includes a range of technical and club basedresources such as manuals, videos, teaching aids,as well as apparel for teams and the public,stationary items and well as books and otherpromotional items.

In 2002, Gymnastics Australia began tracking salesof merchandise through the iMIS program. Thisenables the recording of sales against membersand allows the review of items and their salesfigures. The use of the iMIS program in processingsales is also ensuring a more customer focusedapproach is taken to the sale of GymnasticsAustralia merchandise.

Gymnastics Australia’s entire range of merchandisewas also publicised via the website in 2002.Investigations have begun to establish e-commercevia the website in order to allow customers topurchase merchandise items “on-line”. Thanks areextended to Suimai Hare (Merchandise Officer) forher work in this area.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYOne of the key challenges facing GymnasticsAustralia is the ability to capitalize upon

advancements in Information Technology to delivertangible benefits to the sport.

A key objective of Gymnastics Australia is to providebetter communication to its members and thegeneral public and to this end, two major tasks in2002 have been the continued development of theMembership Database (iMIS) and theredevelopment of the Gymnastics Australiawebsite.

The divergence of these two essential tools, willensure Gymnastics Australia and the sport ingeneral is keeping pace with the InformationTechnology area and providing better service tomembers.

In July 2002, Gymnastics Australia released its newwebsite (www.gymnastics.org.au). This was theresult of six months of work and allowed the sportto be presented to the public as a unified bodyencompassing all seven Gymsports. The site ismaintained and managed on site by GymnasticsAustralia staff, with valuable input from selectedmembers of the National Sport ManagementCommittees. Whilst the site continues to developon a monthly basis, it is essential that the site andthe database continue to interact in order toprovide the information required by members andeffect more efficient processes includingmembership renewal and club search capabilities.

In order to effect better communication,Gymnastics Australia instigated a weekly “LatestNews” e-mail service to Technical members, Clubsand personnel involved in the sport. This initiativehas received praise from the community and willcontinue to be developed throughout 2003.

Substantial work was also undertaken throughout2002 on a new Membership card for athletes andtechnical members. Work began in May 2002 onthe concept of a CD-Membership card for our 2003members. The card allows the sport to be promotedvia multi-media content, including; video clips,athlete interviews, computer wallpapers, whilst alsoproviding competition opportunities and links tokey partners within the Gymnastic community.

The development of the CD-Membership card willbe trialed throughout 2003 and closely monitoredby Gymnastics Australia. Thanks are extended tothe Australian Sports Commission for their supportof the CD-Membership card concept.

TARGETED PARTICIPATION GROWTHPROGRAMUnder the direction of the Australian SportsCommission (ASC), Gymnastics Australia launched

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two new “business - participation” initiatives in2002. With an aim to substantially increaseparticipation and attract increased clubmembership, the ASC invited National SportingOrganisations to apply for financial support to growtheir sport.

Gymnastics Australia developed two businessproposals and submitted these to the ASC forconsideration; they were AEROSkools, a grass rootsSport Aerobics participation program aimed atschools/clubs culminating in event opportunities ata State and National level and GYMSkools, a feefor service Gymnastics program operated by anexternal provider (KidSkills Australia), aimed atprimary schools.

Considerable work was undertaken in the early partof 2002 in establishing both programs andlaunching them in target areas, throughoutAustralia. The future success of these programs,will rely on continued focus and energy to drawgreater participation in both programs as well asexploring the opportunities for attracting theseparticipants to the club environment.

Thanks are extended to our National Co-ordinatorsof these Programs; Karon Williams (NationalAEROSkools Co-ordinator) and Linda Pettit (NationalGYMSkools Co-ordinator) for their hard work inestablishing these programs along with the KidSkillsAustralia staff and appointed State AEROSkools co-ordinators.

MEMBERSHIPGymnastics Australia continued to grow inmembership throughout 2002. Our threemembership categories are Athlete, Technical andClub and all showed an increase in numbers in2002. This is a positive sign, especially in the areaof Technical Membership where an alarming trendof negative growth had been prevalent for the pastthree years.

In an effort to streamline the process of membershipapplication and renewal, Gymnastics Australiaworked with its State Associations to processTechnical Membership renewals direct to theNational Office in 2002. This relieved StateAssociations of extra workload early in thecompetition year and allowed them to focus onthe processing of Athlete membership and theservicing of their Club affiliates.

In order to cope with the increased workload,Gymnastics Australia employed a full timeMembership Services Officer (Danni Hanna) tohandle the processing of all Technical membershipsand work alongside Shaun Doyle in our Membershipdepartment.

Our Membership database (iMIS) continued toreceive attention in 2002, with a variety of upgrades

to both the desktop client (used by GymnasticsAustralia and its State Associations) and well asthe Web Browser version used by affiliated clubs.It is clear that the work that has been undertakenover the past 5 years is starting to pay dividendswith our Membership database playing a pivotalrole across key departmental areas.

It is pleasing to note that a growing number ofaffiliated clubs have invested in both the ClubDatabase program or the Gymnastics On-Linesystem in order to register their athletes. This willbecome increasingly important in future years asthe sport undergoes rapid development in theInformation Technology area. Clubs willing toinvest in new systems and processes will find theresults rewarding. Gymnastics Australia willcontinue to assist clubs in making the transitionto new systems through its Club 10 program.

Furthermore, Gymnastics Australia assisted thoseclubs willing to invest in the Club Databaseprogram or Gymnastics On-Line by providing atrial Club IT Helpdesk. The Helpdesk allows clubsaccess to phone support for computer relatedissues or membership database queries. As thenumber of clubs accessing computer drivenmembership systems increases, the need toprovide adequate training and support will beparamount to continued membership growth.

Thanks are extended to Shaun Doyle, DanniHanna and Ben Kerswill (our Membership Team)for their continued growth of the Membershipdepartment. Acknowledgement is also made ofGymnastics NSW and Helen Colaguiri for theirwillingness to assist Gymnastics Australia intrialing membership processes. With theassistance of the Club 10 trialists and Club 10Officers, the Membership area continues tounderpin the organization and provideadvancements to the sport in general.

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CONCLUSIONIn summary the Business area of GymnasticsAustralia has contributed greatly to theconsolidation of sport throughout 2002. With arenewed focus on the Information Technologyarea in 2003 and beyond and a key objective toprovide better service and benefit to ourmembership, the Business arm of GymnasticsAustralia will be well prepared to capitalize uponfuture growth initiatives.

Matt ConnellBusiness Manager

2002 Annual Report

ETATS SETELHTA LACINHCET SBULC

TCA 003,2 23 9

WSN 393,52 698 691

TN 571,1 44 11

DLQ 162,02 975 931

AS 950,41 872 601

SAT 555,2 76 41

CIV 386,81 336 211

AW 773,6 412 56

LATOT 308,09 347,2 256

2002 Registrations Table

1995 - 2002 Athlete Registration Graph

1997 - 2002 Technical Registration Graph

Athletes

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Technical Members

2,600

2,620

2,640

2,660

2,680

2,700

2,720

2,740

2,760

2,780

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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

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Development Report

Jenny CollinsDevelopment

Manager

2002 was an extremely busy and rewarding year for the Development Unit, which includesthe two key areas of Education and Club 10. This year concluded with Gymnastics Australiataking out, for the Club 10 Project, the National Sporting Organisation – Community SportAward for the 2002 Ausport Awards. This national acknowledgment was fantastic recognitionfor all who have been involved in the Club 10 pilot. Following is a summary report on theactivities undertaken within the areas of Club 10 and Education.

CLUB 10Following a detailed evaluation of the pilot carriedout throughout 2001, which confirmed theproject’s success, the Club 10 project was continuedinto a 2nd phase pilot for 2002. This involvedexpanding the pilot to incorporate a larger numberof affiliated clubs. The work undertaken by the 29pilot clubs in the previous year could again betrialed in anticipation of releasing the scheme toall affiliated clubs in 2003. The Phase 2 pilot hadtwo key components:-

· New pilot clubs (40 in total acrossAustralia) responsible for trialing schemeas new entry clubs. This included allcomponents such as;

:affiliation and entry into Club 10scheme procedures: revised Club 10 QualityImprovement checklist: Accreditation application and auditprocedures

· Phase 1 clubs – 29 in total across AustraliaDue to involvement in the schemethroughout the previous year, these clubswere accredited into the 5 categories andwere responsible for trialing thebenefits scheme associated with Club10. In addition annual renewal procedureswere also trialed.

As well as expanding the number of clubs involvedin the scheme a number of State Associations alsoappointed a Club 10 Officer within their staffingteam to be responsible for the Phase 2 pilot. TheClub 10 Officers network consisted of 10 staff,across Australia, who worked directly with the 69clubs involved in the pilot.

A key outcome of the Phase 2 pilot was theadoption of a national club affiliation process byall States. This important achievement included:-

· Adoption of affiliation standards &conditions across Australia, which alsoincluded minimum standards in regards toInsurance coverage

· Use of a consistent affiliation form; across allStates

· Administrative links to the Nationaldatabase program, iMIS to ensure thenewly developed “Club Search” facilitycould operate with correct contactinformation for each affiliated club

· Introduction of “Club 10 Briefingworkshops” as part of the club affiliationprocedures across Australia

Another key outcome coordinated as part of thePhase 2 pilot was the linking of the Club 10scheme to the Government’s Active AustraliaProvider network. This saw all gymnastic clubsachieving Star 3 or above accreditation also beingimmediately recognised and awarded with ActiveAustralia Provider status. Again, this recognitionprovided by the Australian Sports Commission,confirmed the importance and benefit of the Club10 framework in providing services to affiliatedclub members and a framework, whichencouraged clubs along a pathway of continuousimprovement.

Congratulations and thanks must be extended toevery club and Club 10 Officers involved in thePhase 2 pilot. The enormous amount of workundertaken throughout 2002 ensured that anexcellent operational framework, supportresources and benefits scheme was finalised forrelease to all affil iated clubs in 2003.Congratulations must also be extended to therepresentatives who form the Club 10 AdvisoryCommittee for their foresight and commitmentto ensuring implementation of Club 10 as thegymnastics club affiliation scheme.

EDUCATIONAnother key development area within the sportis Education. Linda Pettit joined the NationalDevelopment team staff, in a full time capacityfrom February 1st to coordinate this area.

2002 was an extremely busy year with the re-accreditation of the Federation’s six Level 1Coaching courses (MAG, WAG, RG, GG, AER, KIN)by the Australian Sport Commission’s (ASC)Education unit. In addition, two new Level 1courses (Trampoline and Cheerleading) were alsofinalised and submitted for Accreditation underthe ASC’s National Sport Accreditation Scheme.Accreditation of all courses was achieved and will

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be valid for another four year period. A Level 2Coaching Course for Trampoline Sports was alsoaccredited with the ASC during 2002.

Throughout the year a strong focus was on refiningadministrative procedures and operationalguidelines across the education area. Key activitiesincluded:-

· The processing of Technical Membershipsdirectly by the Federation

· Reviewing and expanding the CourseProviders Licence scheme so that otherProviders, external to State Associations couldbe recognised,

· Establishment of a course sanction processwhich utilises the iMIS database as anadministrative tool. This also enables the sportto produce an annual national calendar forcoaching courses/workshops and ensuresdetails are logged onto the database when aperson enters an education course.

· Establishment of a National Presenters teamto assist in the delivery of quality coursesacross Australia

All of the above activities were presented andconsidered at great length at the State Directorsmeetings to ensure co-ordination and unificationacross Australia. Thanks are also extended to bothVictoria and Queensland who actively trialed thecourse sanction procedures prior to their releaseto ensure a smoother implementation processcould occur.

In the later half of the year a special resourcedesign meeting was held to consider and assistin the development of a new updated coachingresource for the Level 1 Coaching courses now inplace. Development of the resource, to be titled

“Jump into Gymnastics” will be continuedthroughout 2003 with an anticipated release datein 2004. This resource will replace the Federation’svery popular ‘Introductory Gymnastics’, which isno longer in publication.

Congratulations are also extended to Tim Lees(QLD High Performance MAG Coach) who wasselected and represented the Federation as an“Expert” Presenter for the 1st FIG CoachingAcademy held in Malaysia in mid February.Gymnastics Australia was also invited by the FIGto present their Level 1 MAG and WAG coursesin Qatar in December. Special thanks areextended to both Tim Lees and Kate Debnam(QLD) who took on this task and travelled to Qatarto present the courses to over 50 participants.

IN CONCLUSIONThe Club 10 pilot has been extremely successfuland achieved all planned outcomes. The educationarea has seen enormous administrativeenhancements and is well positioned for thefuture. I wish to sincerely thank and congratulateall those involved from State Associations, Clubsand Gymnastics Australia’s staff team. I would liketo make special mention and acknowledge theenormous work and assistance given by theNational Development team, Nerine Cooper, BradEdwards and Linda Pettit, who have continued tobe enthusiastic and committed to improving alloperational areas regardless of the work load thatchange always brings. I am confident that thesport of Gymnastics will reap the rewards in yearsto come from the changes that have beenimplemented in 2002.

Jenny CollinsDevelopment Manager

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2002 Aussie GymFest


Karen MyersSport

Manager

Sport Report

The team of Program Managers supporting theirrespective SMC’s includes the following personnel:

MAG - John CurtinWAG - Karen MyersRG - Danni PeersGG - Jenny CollinsAER - Matt ConnellTRP - Russell SmartACR - Russell Smart

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIONA great deal was undertaken throughout 2002,to facilitate the standardisation and productionof a range of management and administrativetools aimed to assist each SMC with theiroperations. A consistent format was applied acrossall Gymsports, with regard to the followingoperational documents:

· National Selection Policies· National Technical Regulations· National Squad Handbooks· National Competition Handbooks· National High Performance Plans

It was the role of the Sport Manager to liaise andassist each Sport Program Manager to provideoperational tools that were required within theirsport as well as provide advice and support to theProgram Managers on daily administrationmatters.

A new Athlete Biography template was alsoestablished and utilised on the GA website. Thetemplate was used to record all National Squadathlete personal data and event results. Thetemplate was adopted and modifed for eachGymsport and used as a tool to collect and archivepertinent athlete data.

NATIONAL SQUADS AND TEAMSNational Team UniformBefore the establishment of the “Sport”department, each SMC created their own NationalTeam uniform which was not only confusing inthe community but also expensive and difficult tomaintain appropriate stock levels.

Under the direction of the Sport department, asingle National Team Uniform including tracksuits,polo fleeces, t/shirts, backpacks and jackets, hasbeen created, that services the needs of allgymsports. The establishment of a National TeamUniform Register has also allowed each Gymsport

With the establishment of the key work departments of Business, Development and Sport in2002, this created an ideal opportunity to co-ordinate the roles and responsibilities of theindividual Sport Program Managers under the “Sport” banner. This also ensured a supportsystem was established for members of the volunteer National Sport Management Committees(SMC).

to track the movement and fit out of all NationalTeam members and ensure stock levels aremaintained for all appropriate events.

National Tours and Training CampsThroughout the year Gymnastics Australiaconducts a large number of National TrainingCamps and overseas Tours. Relationships havebeen established with the GA Tour Operator andthe Australian Institute of Sport, where advice andexperience can be passed onto the ProgramManagers to assist them with their arrangements.

REPRESENTATIONThere are many occasions when GymnasticsAustralia is required to be present at conferencesor meetings on “Sport” matters where it isimpossible to have all Program Managers present.

It is the responsibility of the Sport Manager toattend these meetings and bring all the relevantinformation back to the respective ProgramManager.

Meetings attended during the year included:

- ASC Elite Program Reviews andWorkshops

- ASC Conferences- ASC Selection Policy Workshop- AOC Team Management Meetings

for Athens 2004.- AOC Section Manager Workshops- ACGA Briefing meetings for 2002

Commonwealth Games- ACGA Section Manager Workshops- ACGA “Target 2006” forum

The Sport Manager also acted as the point ofcontact for all ASDA matters ensuring the registerof athletes was maintained for drug testingpurposes and all Program Managers were fullyconversant with ASDA drug testing and educationprocedures.

CONCLUSIONThe seven sports within Gymnastics Australia areall supported by very committed National SportsManagement Committees. On behalf of allProgram Managers, thanks are extended to thesevolunteer members who give many hours of theirtime to the sport. Their technical expertise andwork are invaluable to the ongoing developmentof the Sport department.

KAREN MYERSSports Manager

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Men’s ArtisticGymnastics

Sport ManagementCommittee

Technical DirectorTim Quinlivan

Program ManagerJohn Curtin

JudgingCoordinatorDaren Wolfe

Technical ServicesOfficer

Kath GrahamCoaching

CoordinatorPeter Abbott

National JudgingCommittee

JudgingCoordinatorDaren Wolfe

Judges EducationOfficer

Brian WadeJudging Services

Officer - IntlPaul Szyjko

Judging ServicesOfficer - Nat

Julian Fritz

National CoachingStaff

Sergei ChinkarWarwick ForbesXiong Songliang

The Men’s Program continued to show positive growth and development in 2002. Thedevelopment of a strong junior competitive base is becoming more evident. The increaseddepth of junior international athletes starting to forge their way into the national team isespecially notable and promises the possibility of exciting times ahead in the internationalarena.

INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCESPhilippe Rizzo continued his outstandinginternational success during 2002. His sixmedals at the Manchester CommonwealthGames included three individual gold medalson Pommels, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bar,and a silver medal in the All Around final tocompliment an individual bronze medal onFloor as well as the bronze medal in the Teamevent. Philippe also continued his successfulWorld Cup series campaign on Horizontal Bar,winning the Turnier der Meister event inCottbus, Germany in March and then goingon to claim the silver medal in the World Cupfinal in Stuttgart. Philippe also performedadmirably in the World Championshipsfinishing 6th in the Horizontal Bar final a mere0.075 outside the gold medal position and alsoqualified 8th for the Parallel Bars semi-final.

The senior men’s team finished in the bronzemedal position in the ManchesterCommonwealth Games. The team alsofinished with the bronze medal behind USAand Japan at the Pacific AllianceChampionships in Vancouver. Our junior men’steam also performed well in the junior PacificAlliance Championships with Karl Lorenzwinning the gold medal on Pommel Horse andJosh Jefferis claiming bronze medals on Ringsand Horizontal Bar. Our junior internationalathletes performed strongly throughout theyear with four athletes qualifying for the seniornational squad (Josh Jefferis, Karl Petersen-Stock, Slavic Shorinov and Sam Simpson); anoutstanding result and exciting prospects forthe future.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTSTurnier der Meister – Cottbus, Germany(March)Philippe Rizzo won the gold medal on High Bar(9.562 in the winner’s final) and established himselfas the Number 1 ranked gymnast on High Bar inthe FIG World Ranking Lists. He also qualified forthe Parallel Bars final and placed 5th (8.975). DaneSmith finished 4th in the Vault final (9.319) in his

first World Cup event after qualifying 3rd for thefinal.

OBI Team - Cup Berlin, Germany (March)

An Australian junior team participated in a 16-day tour to Germany and Switzerland in March.Two Australian teams competed in the OBI Cupin Berlin where they placed 7th and 13th out of 16teams; many of which were junior national teamsfrom various European countries. The OBI Cuphas become a high standard competition,attracting strong teams from throughout Europe.The gymnasts then participated in a 5-day trainingcamp at the NKL club in Liestal, Switzerland,culminating with our team participating in theSwiss junior team selection for the EuropeanChampionships. Gymnasts: Karl Petersen-Stockand Vincent Van Berkel (VIC), Adrien Janssen(NSW), Sam Offord (SA), Ryan Wong and NatanGeva (QLD), Ian Greenwell (WA), Kirk Newman(AIS) Officials: John Curtin (GA), Greg Corsiglia(VIC), Victor Trofimov (QLD)

Open Levels Tour - Hawaii (March / April)The Open Levels Tour was very successful withthe gymnasts achieving excellent results in theUSA Region 1 Championships. There were manywonderful experiences with gymnastics goals andsocial and cultural experiences all forming part ofa great tour. Gymnasts: Jonathon Bellamy, DavidEngelbert, Ben Wood, Kyle Thompson, AndrewKerr (NSW), Clinton Gazeley, Ben Sorohan, JaredCrunkhorn, Nicholas Mackenzie, Jamie Shillington(QLD), Casey Douglas, Andrew Clothier (WA),Luke Rammell (NT) Officials: Kath Graham(Manager), Bruce Edwards (Head Coach), DarenWolfe (Assistant Manager and Coach), AssistantCoaches - Max Holmes, Matthew Whitland(NSW), Andrew Parkes (WA), Lesley Thompson(Judge) and Karen Shillington (Chaperone)

Pacific Alliance Championships – Vancouver,Canada (May)The team participated in a training camp withCanada and a few US National Team members atthe US Olympic Training Centre in ColoradoSprings, USA prior to travelling to Canada whereour Senior Team competed well to finish in thebronze medal position behind strong teams fromUSA and Japan. Damian Istria was our best-performed gymnast in the All Around competition(53.675). He qualified for 3 finals, placing 6th on

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FIG BREVET JUDGES

FIG 1: Daren Wolfe Paul SzyjkoTim Quinlivan Josh HolmesBrian Wade Julian Fritz

FIG 2: John Curtin Greg SmythTony Hilton

FIG 3: Rob Perel Warwick ForbesRohan Kennedy Nedal AlyousefKath Graham Peter Abbott

NATIONAL LEVEL 4 JUDGES

Matthew Whitland John HargreavesLesley Thompson Danny MilesMichael Thompson Ian BartlettTrent Lawrie Blaz PuljicAndrew Martin

NOP - OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

1995 Jeff Cheales 1999 Trevor Kaminski1996 Vic Blinman 2000 Daren Wolfe1997 Kath Graham 2001 Paul Szyjko1998 Rob Allan 2002 Brian Wade

2000-2001 NATIONAL AWARDS

Snr Intl. Gymnast: Philippe RizzoJnr Intl. Gymnast: Joshua JefferisCoach of the Year: Sergei ChinkarOpen Levels Gymnast: Luke RammellOpen Levels Coach: Martin ShieldsJudge of the Year: Brian WadeCoach Encouragement: Hayden Appleton-SeymourAUS Judges Hall of FameInductees: John Hargreaves

Kath Graham

Rings (9.200), 4th on Vault (9.162) and 4th on H Bar(9.050); Phil qualified for Floor final and finished6th (8.100); Ian qualified for Pommel Horse finalbut was substituted by Phil in the final (8.950 -4th). In the Junior Team competition Sam Simpsonunfortunately broke his ankle on Vault in the 2nd

rotation and the team was unable to finish thecompetition. Karl Lorenz (50.600) and Josh Jefferis(50.050) performed very well in a strong All Aroundcompetition, finishing 8th and 9th respectively. Karlwon the only Gold Medal for Australia on PommelHorse and Josh performed strong throughouttaking Bronze Medals on both Rings and H Barafter qualifying for four apparatus finals.Gymnasts: Damian Istria, Josh Jefferis and SamSimpson (QLD), Philippe Rizzo and Karl Lorenz (AIS),Ian Bartlett (NSW) Officials: John Curtin (Manager- GA), Sergei Chinkar (Coach - QLD), VladimirVatkin and Yu Bo (Coaches - AIS), Julian Fritz andGreg Smyth (Judges - QLD)

Commonwealth Games – England (July)The Australian Team placed third in the teamcompetition behind England and Canada. Theteam was affected by illness and injuries in thelead up to the competition, however, to the team’scredit, they gave it their best shot under adversecircumstances. The crowd was certainly very loud,providing a great atmosphere for the competition.The entire team put in a great effort, however,the highlight of the competition for Australia wasthe performance of Philippe Rizzo in both the AllAround and Individual Apparatus Finals. Philippebagged five individual medals, including three gold,to go with the bronze in the team competition.This was an outstanding performance and welldeserved, continuing his great run of achievementsover the past 12 months. Ian Bartlett was theteam reserve. Officials: Coaches - John Curtin(GA), Sergei Chinkar (QAS), Vladimir Vatkin (AIS)Judges - Tim Quinlivan and Daren Wolfe (QLD),Paul Szyjko (SA), Josh Holmes (NSW) Physio - ChrisBrady (QLD)

Team Competition: BronzeP. Rizzo (AIS) Gold (PH,PB,HB), Silver (AA)D. Istria (QAS) Silver (HB), Final: V (5th)P. Mamin (AIS) Finals: R (5th), V (6th)D. Smith (QAS) Final: FX (6th)J. Ng (AIS) Final: PH (8th)

French International – Paris, France (October)Philippe Rizzo performed well in this event as hefine-tuned routines for the World Championships.Results included 9.35 on P Bars (10th), 9.275 onFloor (8th) and 8.90 on H Bar (13th)

World Championships – Debrecen, Hungary(November)

Philippe Rizzo had an outstanding competitionfinishing 6th in the Horizontal Bar final (9.65) just

0.075 outside the gold medal position. He alsoqualified 8th for the Parallel Bars semi-final (9.412),finishing 14th after a fall and achieved a 9.00 onFloor Exercise in the qualifying round just missingthe semi-final. Pavel Mamin ranked 33rd in a verystrong Rings competition with a creditable 9.087.Gymnasts: Philippe Rizzo (AIS), Pavel Mamin (AIS)Coach: Vladimir Vatkin (AIS). Judge: Brian Wade(ACT).

World Cup Final – Stuttgart, Germany(November)Philippe Rizzo won the Silver Medal at the WorldCup Final on the Horizontal Bar. In a very “hot”field Philippe scored 9.662 to finish just 0.013behind the Gold Medallist Aljaz Pegan (SLO) on9.675.

Swiss Cup and Arthur Gander Memorial –Switzerland (December)Philippe Rizzo concluded his successful Europeancircuit in December 2002 by winning the SwissCup with partner Monica Rosu from Romania.Philippe’s outstanding performances continued onP Bars (9.525), H Bar (9.600) and Floor (8.950)and along with Rosu, the pair were able to winthe event ahead of Bulgarians Jordan Jovtchev andEvgenia Kusnetzova and Romanians Potra Dan andLeonida Florida.

2002 NATIONALSQUADS

Senior Squad ADamian Istria QLD/QASJosh Jefferis QLD/QAS

Adrian Looney QLD/QASPhilippe Rizzo NSWAIS

Senior Squad BIan Bartlett NSW/NSWIS

Pavel Mamin QLD/AISJustin Ng NSW/AIS

Karl Petersen-Stock VIC/VISSlavic Shorinov VIC/AISSam Simpson QLD/QAS

Dane Smith QLD/QASU/18 Squad A

Joshua Jefferis QLD/QASKarl Lorenz VIC/AIS

Karl Petersen-Stock VIC/VISSlavic Shorinov VIC/AISSam Simpson QLD/QAS

U/18 Squad BIan Greenwell WA/WAIS

Adrien Janssen NSW/NSWISU/17 Squad A

Thomas Pichler QLD/QASVincent Van Berkel VIC/VIS

U/17 Squad BJack Coates QLD/QAS

Michael Donnet QLD/QASSamuel Offord SA

Chris Martin NSW/NSWISDaniel Read ACT/AIS

Prashanth Sellathurai NSW/NSWIS

Ryan Wong QLD/QASU/15 Squad A

Natan Geva QLD/QASPeter Hum SA

Tristan Skalina QLD/QASU/15 Squad B

Genya Bespalov WAJonathan Chien SA

Daniel Davis QLDPavel Elagin QLD/QAS

Martin Jozwiak WAMatthew Schiappadori

QLD/QASLuke Wiwatowski

NSW/NSWISU/13 Squad A

Matthew Curtis QLDArran Gray WA

Jesse Higgins QLDCampbell Howieson QLD

Sebastian Hui NSWThomas Mackay NSW

Michael Mercieca NSWDaniel Perica NSW/AISZacheri Photinos QLD

Tom Pickette NSW/AISValery Shorinov VIC/AIS

Luke Wadsworth VIC/VISU/13 Squad B

Matthew Hodgson Van DaalQLD

Sean O’Hara SAIskandar Sharazuddin WA

Sam White NSW

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Australia V France – Noumea (December)

A friendly competition against France was held inNoumea in December. Gymnasts: Adrian Looney,Dane Smith (QAS), Slavic Shorinov, Pavel Mamin(AIS), Ashley Mullen (NSWIS) Officials: XiongSongliang (NSWIS), Robert Perel, Greg Smyth(QLD). All reports were extremely positive fromboth the Australian Team and the FrenchFederation with the hope of future exchangesexpressed by all involved. Adrian Looney (52.25)was the highest ranked Australian in the All Aroundfollowed by Slavic Shorinov (51.45). Pavel postedan outstanding 9.70 on Rings and Dane scored9.40 on Vault to highlight strong individualperformances.

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

National Clubs Championships - Canberra(July)

Congratulations to Northern Beaches GymnasticsClub (NSW) on achieving the honour of ChampionClub for the 7th year in succession. LawntonGymnastics Academy (QLD) was 2nd in a closelycontested event, by only 10 points, for the fourthconsecutive year and PIT Gymnastics Club (VIC)placed 3rd overall. The top 6 overall club rankingwas rounded out with Manly Warringah (4th),Wollongong (5th) and Maroochy Beach (6th). TheNational Clubs Championships continues to be awell-attended event with more clubs climbing intothe top rankings and the various divisionsexperiencing some closely contested events.

National Open Clinic – Canberra (July)

The Open Levels Clinic was successfully completedat Woden Valley Gymnastics Club. Two clubs,Woden Valley and Banyule attended with a totalof 25 gymnasts. Peter Abbott was the coordinatorof the clinic and was assisted by Bob Morton fromWVGC.

Men’s National Championships – Brisbane(September)

Brisbane Grammar School hosted the Men’sNational Championships for the second year. Itwas extremely successful and GymnasticsAustralia is very grateful in particular to Julian Fritzand Steve Hemy from the BGS for their assistancein pulling this event together in the school’swonderful indoor sports facility. Adrian Looneywas crowned the Senior International Men’s AllAround National Champion. Queensland won theCheales-Williamson Shield for the overallChampion State. Australia narrowly defeatedNew Zealand to once again claim the TransTasman Trophy. A summary of the key results isprovided in the table below.

Junior National Training Camp – Canberra(December)

The 2002 Camp involved 23 gymnasts and 6coaches with all HPC programs represented. Themain objective of the camp was preparation ofthe athletes for the AYOF selection trial.


2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - BRISBANESenior Intl AA Champion - Adrian Looney (QLD) L8 Open AA Champion - Anthony Weston (VIC)L10 U/18 AA Champion - Karl Petersen-Stock (VIC) L8 Open Winning Team - VictoriaL10 Open AA Champion - Jonathan Bellamy (NSW) L7 U/13 Intl AA Champion - Matthew Curtis (QLD)L10 Comb. Winning Team - Queensland L7 U/13 Intl Winning Team - New South WalesL9 U/17 AA Champion - Thomas Pichler (QLD) L7 U/13 Nat AA Champion - Reece Mills (NSW)L9 U/17 Winning Team - Queensland L7 U/13 Nat Winning Team - New South WalesL9 Open AA Champion - Trent Lawrie (QLD) L7 Open AA Champion - Luke Ingham (QLD)L9 Open Winning Team - Queensland L7 Open Winning Team - QueenslandL8 U/15 AA Champion - Tristan Skalina (QLD)L8 U/15 Winning Team - Queensland

NB: AA denotes All AroundIndividual Competition

DIVISION 1: Champion Club - PIT Gymnastics (VIC)Floor: PIT Vault: PITPommels: PIT Parallel Bars: PITRings: PIT Horizontal Bar: PIT

DIVISION 2: Champion Club - Lawnton Gym. Acad. (QLD)Floor: Bayule Vault: NBGPommels: Lawnton Parallel Bars: LawntonRings: Lawnton Horizontal Bar: Lawnton

DIVISION 3: Champion Club - Lawnton Gym. Acad. (QLD)Floor: Lawnton Vault: LawntonPommels: Lawnton Parallel Bars: LawntonRings: Airbourne Horizontal Bar: Lawnton

DIVISION 4: Champion Club - Northern Beaches (NSW)Floor: NBG Vault: NBGPommels: Manly W. Parallel Bars: NBGRings: NBG Horizontal Bar: NBG

DIVISION 5: Champion Club - Epping YMCA (NSW)Floor: NBG Vault: WollongongPommels: Epping Parallel Bars: EppingRings: Epping Horizontal Bar: Wollongong

DIVISION 6: Champion Club: Northern Beaches (NSW)Floor: Maroochy B. Vault: NBGPommels: Campbelltown Parallel Bars: LawntonRings: NBG Horizontal Bar: NBG

2002 NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - CANBERRA1st: Northern Beaches Gymnastics(NBG) (NSW) 2nd: Lawnton (QLD) 3rd: PIT Gymnastics (VIC)

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Adrian Looney2002 Senior AAAustralian Champion



Reach for the Stars – Canberra (December)

The competition was held in Canberra in Decemberin conjunction with the AYOF selection trial. Thisvery successful event on the national calendarprovides an opportunity for gymnasts to competein an international standard competition venue andto train and compete with some of Australia’s bestjunior international athletes.

Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF)Selection Trial - Canberra (December)

Our junior international athletes showed pleasingprogress in the selection trial with some excellentperformances. Joshua Jefferis in particular, scored51.95 in the All Around, indicating his intentionsto be a serious contender for the Senior NationalTeam in the coming year. The following outstandingindividual performances deserve a special mention:Joshua Jefferis - Pommels (8.8), Rings (9.3), ParallelBars (9.05); Slavic Shorinov - Pommels (9.3); SamSimpson - Pommels (9.1). Karl Petersen-Stock(ankle) and Matthew McKelvie (wrist) sustainedinjuries during the competition and were unfit forselection for the AYOF. The Australian Teamselected to compete in the AYOF includedGymnasts: Josh Jefferis, Sam Simpson, ThomasPichler, Michael Donnet (QAS), Sam Offord, PeterHum (SA), Daniel Read (AIS), Adrien Janssen(NSWIS) and Officials: John Curtin, Victor Trofimov(QLD), Yu Bo (AIS), Jeb Silbury (SA), Xiong Songliang(NSWIS)

JUDGINGInternational AssignmentsThe following judges represented Australiaoverseas in 2002

• OBI Cup (Germany) John Curtin• Pacific Alliance Championships (Canada) Julian Fritz, Greg Smyth• Commonwealth Games (Manchester) Daren Wolfe, Paul Szyjko, Josh Holmes, Tim Quinlivan• World Championships (Hungary) Brian Wade• Australia V France (Noumea) Greg Smyth, Rob Perel

Judges AccreditationFour new National judges were welcomed to theranks in September, with Ian Bartlett and Blaz Puljic(NSW), and Trent Lawrie and Andrew Martin (QLD)successfully passing the National Judgesassessment. This brings the total number ofnational judges to 9 along with the 15 FIG judgescurrently accredited in Australia.

Recognition2002 NOAS Official of the Year:Brian Wade (ACT)

Australian Judges Hall of Fame Inductees:John Hargreaves (TAS) and Kath Graham (ACT)

It is with regret that we note the passing of DavidAllan in October. Dave was the New ZealandNational Judging Coordinator, and has beeninstrumental in the development of men’sgymnastics in that country over the past decade.Dave was a good friend of many of the judgesand coaches in Australia, and both his presenceand good-natured humour will be sorely missed.

CONCLUSIONIn closing, I would like to thank once again theMAG Sports Management Committee and theirsub committees for their enormous efforts in2002. In particular John Curtin, in his role asNational Program Director, whose tireless effortsto coordinate the National Team and maintain astrong national program, is greatly appreciated.

Philippe Rizzo continues to be GymnasticAustralia’s most successful international gymnast.His talent and experience in the Senior NationalTeam will be needed to secure 2004 Olympic teamqualification at the 2003 World Championshipsin Los Angeles. I look forward to 2003 and thesuccesses it will bring.

Tim QuinlivanNational Technical DirectorMen’s Artistic Gymnastics

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Women’s ArtisticGymnastics

Friendship Classic (23/24 March 2003)SENIOR DIVISION

! Alexandra Croak: 1st All Around, 1stVault, 1st Beam, 3rd Bars, 3rd Floor

JUNIOR DIVISION! Melissa Munro: 1st All Around, 1st

Vault, 2nd Bars, 1st Beam, 2nd Floor

Cottbus Grand Prix (23/24 March 2002)Vault - Allana placed 6th in finalBars - Jacqui placed 1st in Final and then

won silver in winners finalFloor - Allana placed 1st in final and then

won gold in winners final

Pacific Alliance (1 – 5 May 2002)! Junior Team 2nd Place! Aleea Newton 4th AA

6th Vault5th Floor

! Melissa Munro 5th AA4th Beam3rd Floor

! Stephanie Moorhouse 6th AA3rd Vault2nd Bars

! Senior Team 2nd Place! Alexandra Croak 4th AA

3rd Vault4th Floor

! Jacqui Dunn 5th AA3rd Bars2nd Beam

! Allana Slater 8th AA2nd Floor

Australia vs China (7/8 July 2002)! Team 1st

! Allana Slater 1st AA1st Vault3rd Bars2nd Beam1st Floor

! Sarah Lauren 3rd AA4th Vault3rd Beam2nd Floor

! Jacqui Dunn 1st Bars! Stephanie Moorhouse 5th AA

5th Beam! Alexandra Croak 4th Floor

Commonwealth Games (26 – 30 July2002)

! Team 1st

! Allana Slater 3rd AA1st Vault2nd Bars2nd Beam

! Sarah Lauren 1st Floor! Alexandra Croak 2nd Vault! Jacqui Dunn 3rd Beam

Marsillia Gym Cup (8/9 November2002)

! Allana Slater 2nd AA3rd Bars2nd Beam4th Floor

French International (18 – 21 October2002)

! Allana Slater 2nd Beam

Glasgow Grand Prix (25 – 27 October2002)

! Allana Slater 2nd Bars7th Beam

World Championships (20 – 24November 2002)

! Allana Slater 27th Bars19th Beam27th Floor

Preparation for Commonwealth Games was the focus of 2002, culminating with the fantasticvictory for our team in Manchester.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONSThe first major International competition for the year was Pacific Alliance, which was held in Vancouver,Canada. Both our Senior and Junior teams placed second behind very strong teams from USA. As aforerunner to Commonwealth Games China came to Australia for a competition which was held inconjunction with Levels 4 – 6 National Clubs. Although the Chinese girls looked great at training theAustralian girls competed well and had a strong victory.World Championships in 2002 was an Individual Apparatus event and the competitions that Australiacompeted in both prior to and after Worlds were focused on individual results. Allana Slater andJacqui Dunn represented Australia at these events.

SportManagement

Committee National Technical

DirectorHelen Colagiuri

National ProgramManager

Karen MyersNational Judging

CoJill Wright

National CoachPeggy Liddick

Education CoSue Synnot

Development CoMichelle DeHighden

National LevelsCommittee

(Until Nov 2002)MembersJean Lang

Daniel BensonNatalie Moore

National LevelsCommittee

(From Nov 2002)SMC

Karen MyersHelen Colagiuri

JudgingJean Lang

Members:Kylie Shadbolt (QLD)

Elise Pryce (WA)Karl Metcalf (NT)

Jackie Cadwell (VIC)Belinda White (SA)

Daniel Benson (NSW)Nikki Cochrane (ACT)

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DTB Cup/World Cup Final (29 Nov – 1Dec 2002)

! Allana Slater 3rd Floor5th Beam

! Jacqui Dunn 2nd Bars

China Motor Cup! Stephanie Moorhouse 8th AA

4th Floor! Nicole Alexander 3rd Floor

TRAINING CAMPSThese were held prior to Pacific Alliance andCommonwealth Games. As the other events wereIndividual events the gymnast’s preparation wasdone in their own programs with Peggy Liddickworking with the personal coaches.

SUB JUNIOR PROGRAM - 2001 andBeyondThis program continued to grow in 2002 . TheNational Coach travelled around Australia toensure that all gymnasts, coaches and judges bothknew and understood the routines. We are nowstarting to see the benefits to the gymnasts whohave worked through Stage 3 and are in Stage 4.

LEVELS 4-6 NATIONAL CLUBSAgain held at the AIS and hosted by GymnasticsACT. The numbers at this event increase everyyear as more States/Clubs become involved. Theinclusion of the Australia vs China Competitionallows many of our younger gymnasts and newercoaches to see international standard gymnasticsboth at training and in competition.

LEVELS 7-10 NATIONAL CLUBSThis was held in Sydney at a new venue on theNorthern Beaches. All agreed that this was a greatplace to hold the competition as trips to the beachcould be organised between competitions.Numbers at this event are declining – possiblybecause of the popularity of the Reach for theStars Competition at which clubs are able to bringtheir gymnasts from all Levels. The National SMCis looking at the possibility of combining the twoWAG National Clubs events into one competitionin 2004.The Apparatus Challenge was again held but witha new format. The top gymnasts on eachapparatus from the Level 9/10 Division wereselected to compete against the Junior Nationalgirls. It was pleasing to see that the medal winnersat this event came form both the Level 9/10 girlsand the Junior National girls.

REACH FOR THE STARSLEVELS 4-6 & 7-10The December program at the AIS is always busyand this competition provides both the WAG and

MAG clubs with a friendly competition at theconclusion of their year. Included in the 2002Reach for the Stars was the trial to select theAustralian team to compete at the AustralianYouth Olympics in January and the OpenChallenge. This popular competition gives theLevels, Junior National and International girls anopportunity to compete together.

USA LEVELS TOURThis team of six was selected from the level 9/10Division at National Clubs. Gymnasts whonominated and were selected were:

Felicity Hallam NSWAime Hawkins NSWJessica McIlwraith NSWHolli Lawler VICChloe Jackson QLDTaleah Reilly QLDCoaches:Daniel Benson NSWBelinda Wall QLD

PUBLICATIONSBoth the National Levels Manual and the Sub-Junior Manual were updated and reprinted.

JUDGINGSub-Junior Courses were held in most States toensure that States had the required number ofjudges to qualify their gymnasts for NationalChampionships.In December, in Canberra prior to the Reach forthe Stars competition, a National Levels Courseand a National Sub-Junior Course were run. Thisinitiative of holding judging courses in Decemberat the AIS will continue as the week of NationalChampionships is too busy to run any judgingcourses. The facilities at the AIS are ideal for thesecourses and conducting them prior to the eventallows judges the flexibility of coming only forthe course or combining their attendance at thecourse with either judging or coachingresponsibilities at Reach for the Stars.

EMC ManagementCommittee

National ProgramManager

Karen MyersNational Technical

DirectorHelen Colagiuri

National JudgingCo.

Jill WrightMembers:

Representative from;AIS, MLC, QAS, VIS

WAIS, WSG

2002 SENIORNATIONAL SQUAD

Nicole Alexander(AIS/NSW)

Alexandra Croak(AIS/NSW)

Jacqui Dunn(AIS/SA)

Danielle Kelly(QAS/QLD)

Allana Slater(WAIS/WA)

Kylie Tanner(QAS/QLD)

Jessica Zarnay(QAS/QLD)

2002 JUNIORNATIONAL SQUAD

Belinda Archer(AIS/ACT)

Sarah Lauren(WAIS/WA)Stephanie

Moorhouse(VIS/VIC)

Melissa Munro(AIS/NSW)

Monette Russo(VIS/VIC)

Hayley Tyrell(AIS/NSW)

Kelly Worthington(WAIS/WA)

2002 ANNUAL AWARDSSnr Gymnast: Allana Slater (WA)Jnr Gymnast: Stephanie Moorhouse

(VIC)Elite Coach. Team: Western Australian

Institute of SportLevels Gymnast: Iyrna Rytova (VIC)Levels Coach: Nedal Alyousef (VIC)


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2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - MELBOURNESenior InternationalTeam: Queensland All Around: Alexandra Croak (NSW)Junior InternationalTeam: Victoria All Around: Stephanie Moorhouse (VIC)Junior NationalTeam: Western Australia All Around (U/13): Amy Lauren (WA)

All Around (Over 12): Monique Blout (ACT)Sub Junior - Stage 4Team: Western Australia All Around: Chloe Sims (QLD)Sub Junior - Stage 3Team: Victoria All Around: Natasha Honeywood (NSW)

2002 NATIONAL LEVELS CHAMPIONSHIPSLEVEL 7Team: Victoria All Around: Sarah-Jane Dawson (NSW)LEVEL 8Team: Queensland All Around: Chloe Jackson (QLD)LEVEL 9Team: New South Wales All Around: Taleah Reilly (QLD)LEVEL 10Team: Victoria All Around: Iryna Rytova (VIC)

2002 NATIONAL CLUBS

Champion Elite Program: Bunnerong (NSW)

Champion Levels Club:Lakeside Gymnastics (NSW) - L4-6Cromer & Epping YMCA (NSW) - L7-10

SarahLauren (WA)

Stephanie Moorhouse (VIC)2002 Junior AA Australian Champion

CONCLUSIONThank you to the staff at Gymnastics Australiaand the State Association offices for their help,always given cheerfully. Also to the State TechnicalDirectors and Judging Coordinators – the workthat you do for the gymnasts, coaches and judgesin your States is invaluable.To the gymnasts – whatever your Level or Program– thank you for your hard work throughout theyear – you are our sport.

Helen ColagiuriNational Technical Director

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics

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2002 Annual Report

RhythmicGymnastics

We had anticipated that this year, 2002, would be one of consolidation, in respect to thetechnical direction received from the FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee. Quite to the contrary,between July 2001 – December 2002 we have been challenged with 14 FIG Errata that haveresulted in changes to the FIG Code. These continual adjustments and modifications havebeen unsettling to the Australian Rhythmic community, but it is our duty to ensure that thetechnical direction that we are commissioned to provide, is up to date with the World R.G.technical information. To say the least it has been extremely difficult for our Elite Coachesand Judges to prepare our potential 2003 World Championship team members for the Olympicqualification competition.

Development of a GroupCompetitive ProgramThe aim of the SMC is to provide a Group Programfor the school system that can be both user friendlyfor the schools and clubs. This program will addto the current schoolgirls schedule.This has been a major undertaking in respect thatour National Education Coordinator did not comeinto office until March 2002.

" Categories and Grades Technicalsupplement 2002-5 for the Nationalprogram Manual is completed andpublished.

" Key people have been identified for thesteering committee for the NationalSchool Girls event.

" Concept paper & regulations to be basedprincipally on the Independent SchoolGirls Competition. This format is presentlyvery strong in NSW and QLD – NicoleHigham is the NSW IGSSA R.G.Coordinator.

" Promotional brochure to be produced andbe distributed Nationally – Sept 2003.

" Target competition date 2004 September/Oct.

" Initial information to be distributed anddiscussed at Australian Championshipsand National Clubs 2003.

National Program ManualThe National Program Manual was released at the2002 December AIS Camp. There was a markedimprovement in the technical skills of the Levelsgymnasts at the Australian Championships 2002,testimony to the development of the coaches andgymnasts via the Manual guidelines.

Key Tours and CampsOur gymnasts have competed in Russia, Slovenia,Ukraine, Latvia, France, Slovakia, Holland, Cyprus,England, Canada, Portugal, Belgium, Bulgaria,New Zealand. Also they have attended camps inRussia, Bulgaria, Holland and Canada in 2002.Officials on various representative tours have beenMargaret Lanz, Robyn Pride, Lisa Bradley, Nicole

Higham, Jo Edinger, Jo Mansfield, Phoebe Papas,Molly Smith, Helen Turnbull, Sandra Button, TeresaEvans, Meryl Papas, Delia Halmu.

Pacific Alliance Championships(April 2002)Gymnasts: Eliza Gower, Tanya Vahala, Kate Riley,Amanda Lee-See, Amy Khera, Courtney Holloway.Both the Junior and Senior teams were placed 4th.Amanda Lee-See gained a Silver medal for herRibbon performance.

Commonwealth Championships(April 2002)Gymnasts: Eliza Gower, Tanya Vahala, PenelopeBlackmore, Kate Riley.The challenges of the 2001 Code continuedthroughout 2002 with Coaches, Meryl Papas, LisaBradley and Delia Halmu literally having to makechanges to gymnast’s routines according to theunderstanding of the requirements of the Judgesat each particular competition. Australia gainedthe Silver team medal and Tanya Vahala receiveda Silver medal for her Hoop routine.

Malaysian National ChampionshipsWe sent a young team of officials, Coach PhoebePapas and Judge Molly Smith with Amy Leonardto the Malaysian Championships. It is necessaryfor young officials to attend such events tounderstand the mechanics and protocol ofInternational competition prior to embarking onFIG Events. Amy gained a bronze medal for herBall exercise.

Nemesia Tournament – CyprusPenelope Blackmore won a Bronze medal for herRope exercise in Cyprus. This is the first time wehave competed in this tournament. Penny wasaccompanied by her Coach Delia Halmu and JudgeHelen Turnbull.

SportManagement

CommitteeNational Program

ManagerDanni Peers

National TechnicalDirector

Robyn PrideNational JudgingCoordinator (Intl)

Margaret LanzNational JudgingCoordinator (Nat)

Ellena PapasNational Program

CoordinatorLisa Bradley

National EducationCoordinator

Nicole Higham

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National Clubs 2002The Host club was Queensland Academy ofRhythmic Gymnastics. Meryl Papas and heramazing team of workers held yet anothersuccessful National Clubs Championships. QRGAhosted an invitational Level 4-6 tournament priorto the National Club event. Queensland Academyof Rhythmic Gymnastics won Club of the year.

TRAINING CAMPSLevel 4-10 January 2002: The program of theJanuary camp was very comprehensive due to therelease of the National Program Manual and thecontinued devolvement of the Categories andGrades program. The Levels Code has taken apositive direction in judging and provides achallenge for all level of gymnasts.

Levels 4-10 December 2002: The focus of theDecember Camp was Categories and Grades. Thedocument, which covers all aspects of this work,is the multiples supplement to the NationalProgram Manual.

Stages Camp: Each year the Stages gymnastscome into camp for their Medical and skills testing,and each year we see a marked improvement inthe preparation of our young elite gymnasts. Weare delighted to have our “younger” Stagesgymnasts in attendance in camp. This camp is theirintroduction to representation in sport and itprovides them with an opportunity to meet someof the people who they will be involved with duringtheir sporting career. Credit must go to theindividual program coaches and the NationalCoaching Staff for the technical improvement ofour Elite gymnasts. The NCS have developed aNational Warm up which is to be taught to allNational Squad gymnasts in preparation for theirrepresentative tours/competitions.

Invitational Camps: In July 2002 the VictorianHigh Performance Centre invited Eva Serrano -World Championships Bronze medallist to run aclinic. This camp was an open invitation to allgymnasts across Australia. Jo Edinger and JoMansfield took their club gymnasts to Canada toexplore the draft 2003 Code and to work with BBIgnatova.

Australian Championships – 2002/3South Australia was a wonderful host again andhas provided us with memorable Championshipsover the past 3 years. We are now in the positionthat it is necessary to limit our entries as theprogram is becoming too large and thus financiallynot viable. In an endeavor to reduce our programto within the time frame, the SMC has met anddiscussed the program and associated costs atlength with GA. We reduced the Finals program

and this proved very successful so we will remainwith this format.

CONCLUSIONThe SMC thought that 2002 would be a year ofconsolidation and stability rather we have beenextremely busy keeping up to date with the ever-changing regulations from FIG and incorporatingthem in our National Programs. I must thank mycolleagues on the SMC who continue toencourage the RG Community to challengethemselves in developing the sport. Danni Peersand Jane Allen and the staff of GymnasticsAustralia are always ready to support our goalsand provide us assistance. We appreciate andthank Danni for her commitment to RG. JaneAllen is always clear, decisive and objective in heradvice and I personally thank her for that.

ROBYN PRIDENational Technical Director

Rhythmic Gymnastics

RhythmicGymnastics

2002 NATIONALSQUADS

SENIORPenelope Blackmore (NSW)

Eliza Gower (QLD)Tanya Vahala (VIC)

JUNIORKate Dolan (WA)

Rebecca Gysi (NSW)Courtney Holloway (WA)

Lena Kotova (VIC)Amy Khera (VIC)

Amanda Lee See (QLD)Heidi Meuwissen (NSW)Amelia McVeigh (NSW)Lyndsey Murton (NSW)

Jessica Veal (NSW)

DEVELOPMENTEloise Bankowski (QLD)

Johanna Bear (QLD)Elizabeth Cumming (WA)

Chloe Hayes (WA)Sara Jammal (NSW)

Emma McCarthy (WA)Ashta Murugesan (QLD)

Tegan Neylan (WA)Keziah Oliver (QLD)

Danielle Papadothomakos(SA)

Jessica Sandru (SA)Brianna Savige (QLD)

Tanita Still (VIC)Kayla Tilling (SA)Tanya Vulin (WA)

Zarah Walker (QLD)Claire Xian (SA)

Lyn Yu (SA)

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2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSSenior Elite: Eliza Gower (QLD)Junior Elite: Amanda Lee See (QLD)Stage 4: Jessica Veal (NSW)Stage 3: Keziah Oliver (QLD)Level 10: Iris Honrade (NSW)Level 9: Naazmi Johnston (NSW)Level 8: Eleanor May (VIC)Level 7: Genevieve McManamey (NSW)

2002 ANNUAL AWARDSSNR Gymnast of the Year: Eliza Gower (QLD)JNR Gymnast of the Year: Amanda Lee See (QLD)Elite Coach of the Year: Meryl Papas (QLD)Levels Coach of the Year: Phoebe Papas (QLD)

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Eliza Gower (QLD)2002 All Around

Australian Champion

Amanda Lee See (QLD)2002 Junior All AroundAustralian Champion


GeneralGymnastics

MANAGEMENTVOLUNTEER COMMITTEES2002 was a year of consolidation in regards to themanagement structure for General Gymnastics. Noelections were held for positions on either theGeneral Gymnastics or Kindergym AustraliaAdvisory Committees. Two meetings were heldthroughout the year, however improvedcommunication with Committee Members will berequired in future years to ensure effectivecoordination & utilisation of Committee Member’sexpertise. I wish to take this opportunity toacknowledge and thank Renay Jol (WA) for hercontribution to General Gymnastics as a memberof the National Advisory Committee. Renay, holdingthe position of Program Coordinator – Clubresigned from the Committee in October.

STAFFINGNerine Cooper, employed by the Federation in afull time capacity as National Club 10 Officer, wasassigned the additional role of Sports Officer forGeneral Gymnastics to assist with the workloadwithin this area. Cheerleading was a key focus areafor Nerine and I wish to sincerely thank her for allthe support and assistance provided throughout2002.

MEMBERSHIPATHLETESA 17.1% growth in membership was achieved witha total of 44566 members being registered acrossAustralia. This was also the first year thatCheerleaders could register direct with theFederation, with a total of 500 new membersjoining throughout 2002. Unfortunately, a slightdecrease in membership was experienced withinthe Kindergym area with a total of 18692participants being registered by the close of theyear, compared to 19200 in the previous year. Thedecrease could, in the main, be contributed to theclosure of several regional South Australian basedclubs due to the price of insurance.

COACHESWithin Technical Membership, it was very pleasingto see a continual growth in the number of Level 1General Gymnastics Accredited Coaches, with a

2002 was a year of growth for General Gymnastics, particularly within the area ofCheerleading. The Aussie GymFest was an outstanding success with athletes fromacross Australia travelling to Brisbane and the Gold Coast for the exciting 4 day program.General Gymnastic specific pages were added to Gymnastics Australia’s web site tofurther support this major Gymsport of the Federation. Following is a summary of thekey projects, resources and developments that have been undertaken and/or completedthroughout the year.

total of 130 being recorded at the close of theyear. This is a 32% increase on the previous year.The Kindergym area has remained stable with atotal of 376 Leaders being active and accreditedagain in 2002. With the newly accredited Level1 Cheerleading Coaches Course being releasedin July, only 6 Coaches had successfully completedtheir assessment work and gained Level 1Accreditation by the close of the year.

EVENTS2002 AUSSIE GYMFESTThe 2002 Aussie GymFest program incorporateda number of new program elements, includingthe 1st National Cheerleading Championships and1st National AusTeam Championships. The four-day event was held on Queensland’s wonderfulGold Coast at the Runaway Bay Sports SuperCentre and at Brisbane’s Southbank Parklandsfrom July 10th – 14th. 624 participants attended,representing clubs from Western Australia,Northern Territory, Tasmania, Queensland, NewSouth Wales and Victoria, along with a 12member mature ladies team from Osaka, Japan.

The GymFest is the Federation’s pinnacle eventfor General Gymnastics and with the newprogram elements, offers all participants a rangeof exciting performance and competitionopportunities. Sincere thanks must be extendedto Nerine Cooper and Margaret-Mary Opsteltenfor their lead role in organising this successfulevent. Thanks are also extended to the 16member Event Crew who gave an enormousamount of their time to ensure the four day eventran smoothly.

OSAKA FESTIVAL 2002Congratulations are extended to the NorthQueensland Cowboys Cheerleaders, consisting of12 team members and led by Team Manager LynParker, who were selected to represent Australiaat the prestigious Osaka Gymnastics Festival. Over6000 participants from Japan, Sweden, Australia,Denmark and Germany attended the event, heldduring October. The team were involved in bothprogram elements which included indoor displaysand city performances.

Sport ManagementCommittee

National ProgramDirector

Jenny CollinsSports Officer

(GG)Nerine Cooper

KindergymRepresentativeHeather Mooney

GG AdvisoryCommittee

John Dorrington (VIC)Heather Smith (QLD)

Margaret-MaryOpstelten (QLD)

Petrina Hutchinson (VIC)Nerine Cooper (GA)

KindergymAdvisory

CommitteeKit Poole (NSW)

Annie Rohrlach (SA)Denise Gustafson (QLD)

Janet Leather (NT)Heather Mooney (SA)

Jenny Collins (GA)

CheerleadingWorking Committee

Nerine Cooper (GA)Lyn Parker (QLD)

Margaret-MaryOpstelten (QLD)

Tina Burger (QLD)Lyndal Johns (QLD)

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WORLD GYMNAESTRADAFollowing the 2002 Aussie GymFest thirty-three(33) display teams had sought and receivedsanction to be part of the Australian WorldGymnaestrada Display team. This event will beheld in Lisbon, Portugal in July 2003.

EDUCATION2002 saw the Federation seek re-accreditation oftheir Level 1 General Gymnastics and KindergymCoaching Courses. This was successfully receivedin September and will be valid for a four yearperiod. In addition, a Level 1 CheerleadingCoaches Course was developed and submitted forAccreditation with the Australian SportsCommission. Again, accreditation was successfullygained (March 2002) and will be valid for a fouryear period.

PROMOTIONThe Federation’s annual promotional event,“Gymnastics Week”, was staged at the end ofMay, with over 50 clubs across Australiaparticipating. Additional promotional resourceswere developed and released to clubs viaGymnastics Australia’s special GymWeek web site.

PROGRAM AREASGENERAL GYMNASTICSA special Design Committee was formed by theFederation to review current General Gymnasticprograms and resources, such as Gym Fun andGym Skills, with the purpose of developing a newup-to-date resource for Coaches and Teachers.Development of a new program, known asGymMix, commenced and will be completedduring 2003.

The 1st AusTeam Championships was staged aspart of the Aussie GymFest program and involvedover 50 competitors. This new and exciting eventincorporates team performances on floor, floorwith hand apparatus, vault/mini-tramp andtumbling. Congratulations to Acrobatics Fanatics(QLD) who placed first in this event.Congratulations are also extended to allparticipating teams with the top four placingsbeing:-

1. Acrobatics Fanatics (QLD)2. Alice Springs Gymnastics – Flyers

(NT)3. Alice Springs Gymnastics – Novice

(NT)4. PIT Gymnastics (VIC)

CHEERLEADINGThe Cheerleading workgroup, under thecoordination of Nerine Cooper, have continueddevelopment of the Level 1-3 program, which will

include a video, music CD and manual. Theprogram forms the basis of the Level 1 CoachingCourse and the National Championship EventRegulations.

The 1st National Level 1 Coaching course was heldin conjunction with the Aussie GymFest andinvolved over 50 participants. The 1st NationalCheerleading Championships, staged as part ofthe Aussie GymFest program, involved over 400participants and was held at Brisbane’s SouthbankParklands. Congratulations to Perth Angels (WA)who took out the Overall Champion Team for theyear. Congratulations are also extended to allparticipating teams. A summary of the top threeplacings is detailed at the end of this report.

Once again, Gymnastics Australia was invited tobe involved in the Australian Rugby League GrandFinal ½ time entertainment. Over 120Cheerleaders were involved in the 3-day trainingcamp and performance, providing both the sportof Gymnastics and Cheerleading with enormousexposure to the 80,000+ strong crowd thatattended the Grand Final. Thanks andcongratulations to Lyn Parker for her coordinationof this opportunity and to Committee membersNerine Cooper and Margaret-Mary Opstelten forall the assistance provided in staging the Nationalcamp. It is hoped this may become an annualevent for Cheerleading members.

KINDERGYMThe Crew Club membership scheme wascontinued throughout 2002 and saw over 18,000benefit packs distributed to members via theirclubs. The pack included a specially designedPassport booklet for the collection of weeklystickers and stamps, along with a Crew animalcharacter sticker. In addition, web site pages wereupdated to incorporate information specificallyrelating to Kindergym.

Unfortunately, due to other priorities and achange in communication strategies, the popular“Kindergymagic” newsletter for Leaders was notcontinued throughout 2002.

GeneralGymnastics

2002 NationalCourse Presenters

TeamMyles Cavill (QLD)

Nerine Cooper (QLD)Robyn Crowe (VIC)

Kerryn Cormick (VIC)Belinda Cox (NSW)

Kate Debnam (QLD)Brad Edwards (VIC)

Petrina Hutchinson (VIC)Brooke Kneebush (VIC)

Phil Noak (SA)Margaret Mary

Opstelten (QLD)Alida Scott (WA)Lisa Shuck (VIC)

Russell Smart (VIC)Kate Sigsworth (NSW)

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2002 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

GG Club of the Year: PIT Gymnastics (VIC)GG Coach of the Year: Tina Burger (QLD)Kindergym Leader of the Year: Annie Rohrlach (SA)Volunteer of the Year: Lyn Parker (QLD)Special Recognition Award: Petrina Hutchinson (VIC)

Kathy Batibasaga (QLD)

2002 Club 10Advisory

CommitteeJane Allen (GA)

Nadine Weight (ACT)Kris Mathieson (NSW)

Paula Arnol/Debbie Gill (NT)

Teresa Evans (QLD)Denzil O’Brien (SA)

Sue Hope (TAS)Jane Farrance (VIC)

Gratton Wilson (WA)

Club 10 OfficersNational

Nerine CooperBrad Edwards

StateACT

Mary HewettNSW

Justin HayesQLD - NTH

Brenda LofthouseQLD - STH

Kim MedcalfSA

Tamara JerramTAS

Brad EdwardsVIC

Ros BradleyWA

Sam Marsh

NREHTRON NREHTUOS

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CONCLUSIONI wish to sincerely thank and congratulate all members of the General Gymnastics, Kindergym andCheerleading Committees for their dedication and support throughout 2002. Special thanks also to allNational Office staff and Board Members for their assistance and ongoing support.

I also wish to congratulate all nominees and winners of the 2002 National General Gymnastics Awards.These Awards continue to grow in prestige, based on the increase in nominations being received.

I am sure 2003 will be a busier year and will also see a renewed focus on the promotion and definingof General Gymnastics.

Jenny CollinsProgram Director

2002 National Cheerleading Championships

Overall Champion Team – Perth Angels (WA)Hot Shots – Dance, Cheer & Chant Division:1st – Townsville Dance & Cheerleading (QLD)2nd – John Paul College Starlets (QLD)3rd – Cairns Cheerleading (QLD)

Hot Shots – Tumbling, Stunts and Dance Division:1st – Townsville Dance & Cheerleading (QLD)2nd – John Paul College Starz (QLD)3rd – Jollettes Cheerleaders (WA)

All Stars – Dance, Cheer & Chant Division:1st – Perth Angles (WA)2nd – John Paul College Starz (QLD)3rd – Caboolture Vipers (QLD)

All Stars – Tumbling, Stunts and Dance Division:1st – Perth Angels (WA)2nd – Scallywaggs All Starz (NSW)3rd – PIT Gymnastics (VIC)

Open – Dance, Cheer & Chant Division:1st – Heatley Gymnastics KFC Cowgirls (QLD)2nd – Heatley Gymnastics KFC Top Gun Nth Qld (QLD)3rd – Heatley Gymnastics KFC Top Gun Townsville (QLD)

All Stars – Tumbling, Stunts and Dance Division:1st – Heatley Gymnastics KFC Cowgirls (QLD)2nd – Heatley Gymnastics KFC Top Gun Townsville (QLD)3rd – Acrobatic Fanatics (QLD)

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SportAerobics

INTERNATIONAL SELECTION TRIALSThe International Selection Trials and National SquadTraining Camp were held at the AIS in Canberra fromthe 25th – 27th January. Camp personnel included a skillscoach, judges, choreographers and a team of medicalofficers from CSC Health in WA. All athletes wererequired to perform their routines in front of a selectionpanel. Immediately following the trial, all athletesattended an intensive two days of training where theyreceived expert advice and guidance from camppersonnel. Athletes were assessed on the standard oftheir performance and their overall application to settasks throughout the two days of the camp.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTSSuzuki World CupThe first event on the international calendar was theSuzuki World Cup held in Tokyo from the 13th – 14th

April 2002. This was the 13th World Cup run by theInternational Aerobic Federation. A total of 116 athletesrepresenting 17 participating member federationscompeted in 6 categories of competition. For the firsttime, two new youth categories were introduced thatshowcased the talent of young athletes from aroundthe world.

Australia was well represented with the WA Senior Trio(Leah Henville, Melissa Davies and Melissa Read)winning the bronze medal, Sandi Carmichael winningbronze and Kieran Gorman placing 6th in the YouthVarsity category. Lauren Farry placed 4th in the SeniorFemale category. Karon Williams represented Australiaon the judging panel and was the spokesperson forGymnastics Australia at the IAF World Congress. KerrynCormick was the official Coach for the Australian Team.

ANAC World ChampionshipsThe ANAC World Championships were held in MiamiBeach Florida from the 5th – 10th August 2002. Withthe FIG threatening to ban athletes from future FIGevents if they attended the ANAC World Championshipsand the threat of possible sanctions on GymnasticsAustralia by the FIG if Gymnastics Australia supportedsending a team to the event, it was decided not to sendathletes to the event. A period of reprieve was requestedto the ANAC to allow Gymnastics Australia toinvestigate the issues at hand and to present its case tothe FIG. All National Squad athletes were kept informedof the situation and accepted Gymnastics Australia’sdecision.

Lauren Farry was invited by the Director of ANAC tocompete at the event. She competed fullyunderstanding the repercussions that could be imposedon her by the FIG. Lauren was not perturbed by thesethreats and successfully competed winning the WorldChampionship title in the Individual Female category.

2002 was a year where Sport Aerobics continued to attract new athletes into the competition arenawith the launch of the AEROSkools Program and the staging of the National Championships inMelbourne attracting over 500 athletes. At an international level the politics of sport did affect Australianrepresentation at two of the three major international events. While the number of Australian athletescompeting oversees was down, the results were outstanding with Lauren Farry achieving a WorldChampionship title in 2002.

FIG World ChampionshipsThe FIG World Championships were held in KlaipedaLithuania from the 29th – 31st July 2002. Leah Henvillewas the only Australian athlete to compete in theevent. Unfortunately Stuart Fisher had to withdrawdue to illness. It was unfortunate the FIG WorldChampionships and the ANAC World Championshipswere only five days apart. The majority of NationalSquad athletes trained for selection to compete at theANAC World Championships. With the decision madenot to send a team to the ANAC event, time did notallow athletes to enter the FIG event.

Karon Williams judged at the event and Trudi Nursewas the appointed coach. Karon also attended theFIG Round Table Discussion where the ANAC and FIGissues were discussed amongst the 33 memberfederations present at the meeting.

New Zealand National ChampionshipsThe New Zealand National Championships providedthe opportunity for National Squad athletes thatmissed out competing at the ANAC and FIG WorldChampionships with the chance to compete in anevent close to home. The event was held on the 12th

October at Selwyn College Theatre, KohimaramaAuckland. All Australian athletes achieved a top 3placing indicating the high standard of performanceof our National Squad athletes. All athletes and officialsthoroughly enjoyed the experience and every effortwill be made to ensure Australia is represented atfuture New Zealand events.

Libby Boak was the Head of Delegation and judged atthe event. Justine Bratanavicius was the appointedCoach.

National ChampionshipsThe 6th National Championships were held at theMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on the 31st

August – 1st September. Over 500 athletes from thebeginner through to the elite competed at the event.The popularity of the Sport Aerobics Levels divisionswas evident by the 83% increase in entries comparedto 2001. The event was hosted by Gymnastics Australiaand special thanks must go to the GA staff for theirtime and effort in running the event over the two days.

AEROSkools PARTICIPATION PROGRAMIn 2002, with funding assistance from the ASC,Gymnastics Australia launched its AEROSkoolsprogram in WA, SA, VIC and TAS. AEROSkools is aSport Aerobics participation program conductedwithin schools/clubs that aims to introduce basic sportaerobics movement patterns within a fun andchallenging program culminating in the development

SportManagement


ManagerMatt Connell

National TechnicalDirector

Karon WilliamsEducation

CoordinatorLibby BoakEvents &

ParticipationKerryn Cormick

FIG Brevet JudgesCategory II:Libby Boak

Karon Williams

IAF/ANAC BrevetJudges

Category I:Annette Chatterton

Category II:Libby Boak

Karon Williams

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AEROSkools Participants

Lauren Farry (NSW)2002 ANAC Champion &Australian Champion

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of a Sport Aerobics routine. Schools can enter teamsinto state or national events. The program forms partof the ASC’s Targeted Sports Participation Program. Atotal of 183 schools and clubs registered in the programin 2002. The following staff were appointed in 2002:National Co-ordinator: Karon WilliamsVIC Co-ordinator Kerryn CormickSA Co-ordinator Kay SempleWA Co-ordinator Alida Scott

2002 AEROSkools STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSWA: 5 July - Somerville Baptist College, MurdochSA: 28 July - Walford Anglican Girls School, HydeParkVIC: 9 August - Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School,Ivanhoe

2002 AEROSkools NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS30th AugustMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

EDUCATIONLibby Boak (Education Co-ordinator) and the NationalSMC completed a review and update of the Level 1Sport Aerobics Coaching Course and the SportAerobics Judging Course. Both courses were amendedto align with the Gymnastics Australia Common Rules.

CONCLUSIONAs Sports Aerobics continues to grow in stature theopportunities for athletes to compete at a state,national and international level have also increased.Athletes’ achievements in 2002 are nothing short ofamazing and Australia’s reputation of producing worldclass athletes remains in tact.

Special thanks must go to the athletes for theiroutstanding performances in 2002; to the coaches fortheir work with the athletes in preparing them forcompetition; to the judges for their time and effort inattending training courses and judging events; to themembers of the State and National Sport AerobicsManagement Committees for their efforts inorganising events, ongoing education and promotingthe sport. I would like to say thank you to the staff atGymnastics Australia and all the State Associations forthe guidance, assistance and support; and to all thevolunteers that have dedicated their time to the sport.

Karon WilliamsSport Aerobics Technical Director

2002 NATIONALSQUAD

Lauren Britten (QLD)Lauren Farry (NSW)

Summer Van Loenhout(WA)

Robert McGroarty (WA)Melissa Davies (WA)

Emily Sharp (SA)Sandi Carmichael (SA)

Claire Manners (VIC)La Shae Pentony (VIC)

Chris Behan (NSW)Stuart Fisher (WA)

Chloe Sargent (WA)Kieran Gorman (WA)

Anthony Ikin (QLD)Leah Henville (WA)Katrina White (VIC)

Erin Pugh (VIC)Stephanie Sarantakos

(VIC)Diane Sarantakos (VIC)

Kylie Halliday (SA)Emily Melville (WA)

Jayde Keating (QLD)Jenna Phillips (QLD)

Carly Rees (QLD)Carmen Hayward (ACT)

Melissa Read (WA)

2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSSnr Elite Male: Chris Behan (NSW)Snr Elite Female: Lauren Farry (NSW)Snr Elite Mix Pair: K Piper, T Crowe (NSW)Snr Elite Trio: J Fetterplace, K Fetterplace, K Cater (VIC)Snr Nov Female: Eleanor Bunn (VIC)Snr Yth Female: Sandi Carmichael (SA)Snr Yth Male: Kieran Gorman (WA)Snr Yth Trio: K Gorman, H Davies, S Van-Loenhout (WA)Snr Yth Group: K Parker, M Crawford, C Ramsden,

A Kelly (VIC)Int Yth Female: Chloe Sargent (WA)Int Yth Male: Martin Warren (QLD)Int Yth Trio: E Clarke, J Sewell, N Looi (VIC)Int Yth Group: K McLardie, A Dane, A Robertson,

K Sewell (VIC)Jnr Yth Trio: S Williams, T Savio, M Yang (VIC)Jnr Yth Group: L Yang, G Corbett, A Nicholson, T Ecker,

S Verdaasdonk, M Attwood (VIC)Jnr Female L1: Caitlin Murphy (NSW)Jnr Male L1: Dylan Henry (VIC)Jnr Trio L1: C Murphy, A Burgess, C Harris (NSW)Jnr Group L1: M Nathan, A Hawkins, A Mitchell,

C Muttdon, R Dillon, A England (VIC)

INTERNATIONAL RESULTSIAF Suzuki World Cup, Tokyo JapanElite Trio: L Henville, M Read,

M Davies (WA) 3rd

Elite Female: Lauren Farry (NSW) 4th

Yth Varsity: Sandi Carmichael (SA) 3rd

Kieran Gorman (WA) 6th

ANAC World Championships, Florida USAElite Female: Lauren Farry (NSW) 1st

FIG World Championships, Klaipeda LithuaniaElite Female: Leah Henville (WA) 27th

Int Female L1: Lauren Healey (NSW)Int Trio L1: P O’Brien, S Mitchell, A Smith (VIC)Int Group L1: R Quinton, C Wetherman, C Vannatter,

A Woodward, E Smyth, C Dobell (VIC)Snr Female L1: Natali Keentok (NSW)Snr Trio L1: B Walls, S Cervenak, R Coe (QLD)Snr Group L1: H Nee Chin, C Goldblatt, C Guthrie,

M Santo, L Silcock (VIC)Jnr Female L2: Victoria Van Loenhout (WA)Int Female L2: Alexandra Kane (WA)Int Trio L2: S Rizzardi, P Maynes, S Adamson (VIC)Int Group L2: E Ballin, E Hudson, J Martelli,

N Melacrinis, J Kavo (NSW)Snr Female L2: J oeleen Green (WA)Snr Trio L2: T Samphier, D Thompson,

S Hollingsworth (VIC)Snr Group L2: P Harris, S French, K Fleet,

C Sounders (VIC)Int Female L3: Alessia Lapenna (QLD)Snr Female L3: Katherine Aquino (WA)Snr Trio L3: K Aquino, J Dunn, B Tung (WA)Step: R Johns, E Nicholson, M Bellesini,

A Peterson (VIC)

New Zealand National ChampionshipsInt Yth Female: Chloe Sargent (WA) 1st

Lauren Britten (QLD) 2nd

Snr Yth Female: Carly Rees (QLD) 1st

LaShae Pentony (VIC) 2nd

Elite Male: Chris Behan (NSW) 1st

Elite Trio: D Sarantakos, S Sarantakos,E Pugh (VIC) 1st

Elite Female: Claire Manners (VIC) 2nd

Emily Melville (WA) 3rd

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2002 ANNUALAWARDS

Senior Athleteof the Year:

Lauren Farry (NSW)Youth Athlete

of the Year:Sandi Carmichael (SA)

Coach of the Year:Trudi Nurse (WA)

Official of the Year:Carolyn Diakoumis-

Volos (NSW)

2002 Annual Report

TrampolineSports

INTERNATIONAL EVENTSAustralian International Challenge – GoldCoast, AustraliaDate: 3-4th July 2002Counties: Canada, Japan, New Zealand,

Australia, South AfricaAustralian Team: 104 athletes, 7 coaches.

The objective of the competition was to provideinternational competition experience for non-Europeancountries in the year prior to World Championshipsand World Age Group Games. It was unfortunate thatUSA, Brazil and Argentina were unable to compete butwith 247 competitors present, the competition was stillof a high standard.

Australia won 11 gold, 13 silver and 12 bronze medalsin the 32 events that were contested. Carly Ward wasour most decorated competitor winning 2 gold and asilver medal from 3 events with Khali Ridge winning agold and a silver medal, Christie Jenkins winning 2 silvermedals, Chris Chatfield winning a silver and a bronzemedal and Ilyan Keay winning 2 bronze medals.

Congratulations to the coaching staff of NikolayZhuravlev, Kerry Smyth, Nikki Ahrens and theirassistants, Belinda Cox, Cherie Rutherford, Judy Perrinand Bennie De Roo for their efforts in supporting anddirecting such a large team. Also congratulations tothe team manager Jarrod Heriot and his assistantmanagers, Helen Wilden and Karen Kelso forsupervising and caring for such a large team.

Individual Medal Winners for Australia11-12Ind. Trampoline Women Jaimi Meyer 2nd

Tumbling Women Stevie Hoiles 1st

Chloe Ahearne 2nd

Men Reece Thompson 1st

Syncro Women Hayley Tagell/Katrina Yoeman 2nd

Men Jason Osbourne/Jason Johnson 2nd

Georgie Fung/Joel Williams 3rd

13-14Ind. Trampoline Women Christie Jenkins 2nd

Men David Cullen 3rd

2002 was a year of regrouping for Trampoline Sports. An Elite Coaches conference foreach discipline of Trampoline, Double Mini Trampoline and Tumbling was formed to allowdirect input to the National SMC on elite matters. Gymnastics Australia employed aNational Elite Coordinator to oversee and respond to the recommendations from the EliteCoaches Conferences. This proved to be successful.

A second focus area was to develop a “National Club Levels” competition in an effort tospread participation to all athletes in all levels. Queensland Gymnastics and the RobertsonGymnastics Club held this event successfully and the event will continue to be developedover the next few years until it can stand alone on the National calendar.

Our athletes enjoyed a range of events over the year and achieved some great results.

DMT Women Christie Jenkins 2nd

Men Jarrod Spear 1st

Tumbling Women Tegan Straub 2nd

Men Greg Clunes 1st

Syncro Women Ashlee Rideout/Suzanne Stewart 2nd

Men Nathan Horne/Ty Swaddling 2nd

15-16Ind. Trampoline Women Ilyan Keay 3rd

Men Chris Chatfield 2nd

DMT Women Cassie Midas 3rd

Men Matthew Hansen 1st

John Bevan 3rd

Tumbling Women Jessica Petrovic 2nd

Jackie Melvold 3rd

Syncro Women Vanessa Robinson/Ilan Keay 3rd

Men Liam Kelso/John Bevan 1st

Chris Chatfield/Chris Hodge 3rd

17+Ind. Trampoline Women Carly Ward 2nd

Khali Ridge 3rd

Men Scott Brown 1st

Victor Zhuravlev 2nd

DMT Women Carly Ward 1st

Tumbling Women Belinda Law 3rd

Men Mark McLaughlin 1st

Trent Brumwell 3rd

Syncro Women Khali Ridge/Carly Ward 1st

Tammy Farmer/Cassie Farmer 3rd

Men Ben Wilden/Jonathon Dore 1st

Damien Ryan/Damien Kelso 2nd

World Cup – Edmonton, CanadaDate: 16-17th August 2002Athletes: Scott Brown, Viktor Zhuravlev,

Jonathon Dore & Ben Wilden.Coach: Nikolay ZhuravlevJudge: Brett Austine

SportManagement


ManagerRussell SmartChairpersonAllen Cullen

(Resigned Oct)Chuck Smith

(Appointed Nov)National Judging

CoordinatorMelanie Tonks

National EducationDevelopment

CoordinatorBelinda Cox

National ProgramDevelopment

CoordinatorDarren Gillis

National EliteCoordinatorJarrod Heriot

NationalTrampoline Coach

Nikolay ZhuravlevNational DMT Coach

Kerry Smyth

2002 ANNUALAWARDS

International AthleteScott Brown

International CoachNikolay Zhuravlev

International JnrAthlete

Christie JenkinsNational Athlete

Gregory CluneNational Coach

Melanie TonksNOP Official

Allen Cullen

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ResultsInd. Trampoline Ben Wilden 21st

Scott Brown 22nd

Viktor Zhuravlev 32nd

Jonathon Dore 34th

Synchro Viktor Zhuravlev/Scott Brown 8th

Jonathon Dore/Ben Wilden 15th

World Cup – Greensboro, USADate: 23-24th August 2002Athletes: Scott Brown, Viktor Zhuravlev,

Jonathon Dore & Ben Wilden.Coach: Nikolay ZhuravlevJudge: Brett AustineResultsInd. Trampoline: Scott Brown 15th

Viktor Zhuravlev 28th

Jonathon Dore 31st

Ben Wilden 60th

Synchro Jonathon Dore/Ben Wilden 14th

Viktor Zhuravlev/Scott Brown 20th

18th European Championships – StPetersburg, RussiaDate: 19th November 2002Athletes: Scott Brown & Viktor ZhuravlevCoach: Nikolay Zhuravlev

ResultsInd. Trampoline: Viktor Zhuravlev 29th

Scott Brown =33rd

2002 Australian Trampoline SportsChampionships

The 2002 Australian Championships were held atCentral Coast Youth Club in Gosford, NSW 29th

September to 3rd October. The NSW State Associationand NSW Trampoline Technical Committee ran theevent. My sincere thanks go to all the staff andvolunteers that assisted to make this event sosuccessful.

National Champions:Ind. SNR (M) TRP: Scott Brown (NSW)Ind. SNR (W) TRP: Robyn Forbes (VIC)Ind. JNR (M) TRP: Christopher Chatfield (VIC)Ind. JNR (W) TRP: Christie Jenkins (VIC)SNR (M) DMT: Damian Ryan (VIC)SNR (W) DMT: Jacinta Harford (VIC)JNR (M) DMT: Matthew Hansen (NSW)JNR (W) DMT: Christie Jenkins (VIC)

SNR (M) Tumbling: Mark McLauchlan (QLD)SNR (W) Tumbling: Jessie South (QLD)JNR (M) Tumbling: Gregory Clune (NSW)JNR (W) Tumbling: Adri Pretorius (VIC)

SNR (M) Synchro TRP: Scott Brown/Viktor Zhuravlev (NSW)

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2002 NationalSquad Members

SeniorScott Brown (NSW)

Chris Chatfield (VIC)Carla Dellwo (VIC)

Jonathon Dore (NSW)Robyn Forbes (VIC)

Jacinta Harford (VIC)Damien Kelso (QLD)Neesha Lethbridge

(VIC)Mark McLaughlan

(QLD)Khali Ridge (NSW)Damian Ryan (VIC)Jessie South (QLD)Carly Ward (QLD)

Adrian Wareham (VIC)Ben Wilden (SA)

Victor Zhuravlev (NSW)Junior

Gregory Clune (NSW)David Cullen (NSW)

Alan James (QLD)Cassie Middis (QLD)

Vanessa Robinson(NSW)

Christie Jenkins (VIC)Ilyan Keay (NSW)

Jackie Melvold (NSW)Matthew Mitcham

(QLD)Adri Pretorius (VIC)

Ashlee Rideout (QLD)Jarrod Spear (QLD)Anna Vivash (QLD)

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SNR (W) Synchro TRP: Khali Ridge/Shilo Long (NSW)

JNR (M) Synchro TRP: Jarrod Spear/John Beavan (QLD)

JNR (W) Synchro TRP: Ashlee Rideout/Suzanne Stewart (QLD)

Team Trophy: Victoria

SNR (M) TRP Team: NSWSNR (W) TRP Team: VictoriaJNR (M) TRP Team: VictoriaJNR (W) TRP Team: Queensland

SNR (M) DMT Team: VictoriaSNR (W) DMT Team: VictoriaJNR (M) DMT Team: QueenslandJNR (W) DMT Team: Victoria

SNR (M) Tumbling Team: QueenslandSNR (W) Tumbling Team: VictoriaJNR (M) Tumbling Team: Not ContestedJNR (W) Tumbling Team: Victoria

SNR (M) Synchro TRP Team: NSWSNR (W) Synchro TRP Team: NSWJNR (M) Synchro TRP Team: QLDJNR (W) Synchro TRP Team: QLD

National Age Title winners:Ind. TrampolineMEN9-10 Yrs: Aiden Thomas (NSW)11-12 Yrs: Luke Warner (VIC)13-14 Yrs: Jarrod Spear (QLD)15-16 Yrs: Matthew Hansen (NSW)17+ Yrs: Ian Cooper (NSW)WOMEN9-10 Yrs: Samantha Rosenberg (QLD)11-12 Yrs: Jaimi Meyer (VIC)13-14 Yrs: Christie Jenkins (VIC)15-16 Yrs: Ilyan Keay (NSW)17+ Yrs: Gyanne Watson (QLD)

Double Mini TrampolineMEN9-10 Yrs: Timothy Laird (QLD)11-12 Yrs: Jason Osbourne (NSW)13-14 Yrs Matthew Mitcham (QLD)15-16 Yrs: Christopher Chatfield (VIC)17+ Yrs Ian Cooper (NSW)WOMEN9-10 Yrs: Kaitlyn Duignan (QLD)11-12 Yrs: Fiona Salvair (QLD)13-14 Yrs: Christie Jenkins (VIC)15-16 Yrs: Cassie Middis (QLD)17+ Yrs: Desiree Stuart (QLD)

TumblingMEN9-10 Yrs: Not Contested11-12 Yrs: Reece Thompson (QLD)13-14 Yrs: Gregory Clune (NSW)15-16 Yrs: Malcolm Johnston (NSW)17+ Yrs: Benjamin Jones (QLD)WOMEN9-10 Yrs: Kimberly Yalong (QLD)11-12 Yrs: Haylea Blundell (VIC)13-14 Yrs: Danica Hilton (QLD)

15-16 Yrs: Adri Pretorius (VIC)17+ Yrs: Nicole Paulsen (VIC)

Synchronised TrampolineMEN9-10 Yrs: Patrick Cooper/Connor Vale (QLD)11-12 Yrs: Julian Napier/Matthew Delforce (Q)13-14 Yrs: Daniel Webber/Ty Swadling (NSW)15-16 Yrs: Alan James & Joel Healy (QLD)17+ Yrs: Trent Brumwell & Dean Evans (QLD)

Synchronised TrampolineWomen9-10 Yrs: Katelyn Duignan/Shannon Easy (Q)11-12 Yrs: Jaimi Meyer/Julienne O’Rourke (VIC)13-14 Yrs: Ashlee Rideout/Suzanne Stewart (Q)15-16 Yrs: Christie Jenkins/Olivia Hoare (VIC)17+ Yrs: Felicity Lovegrove/Gyanne Watson (Q)

National Age Team Trophy: NSWNational Age Trampoline Trophy: NSWNational Age DMT Trophy: QLDNational Age Tumbling Trophy: QLDNational Age Synchronised Trophy: NSW

COACHES EDUCATIONThe Level Two Coaches Course committee ofMalcolm McBride, Gail Stiffle & Michael Johnston,headed by Belinda Cox have work tirelessly todevelop this course. Part 2 was run at the 2002Australian Championships with 40 participants. Itis also confirmed that Part 3 will be run at the2003 Australian Championships, which willcomplete the Level 2 Course process for many ofthe 40 Part 1 participants and give TrampolineSports their first wave of Level 2 accreditedcoaches.

CLOSINGA huge amount of work was achieved in 2002,which would not have happened without thedevoted work of the SMC committee members.

Allen Cullen resigned as Technical Director inOctober 2002 to spend more time with family andhis new job. Allen has been in this role since themerger of Trampoline Sports into GymnasticsAustralia in 1999. His energy and devotion toTrampoline Sports was second to none.

Gymnastics Australia on behalf of the TrampolineSports community sincerely thanks Allen for histremendous work in guiding Trampoline Sportsthrough a very difficult period.

Russell SmartNational Program Manager

Trampoline Sports

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SportsAcrobatics

2002 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS,Riesa Germany

Acrobats: Women’s Three: Elena Armenis, Tara

Busbridge & Veronica Gravolin

Coach: Yuriy StepchenkovResults4th Place - All-Around2nd Place – Balance Routine6th Place – Tempo Routine5th Place – Combined Routine

The 4th place all-around was an excellent result bythe girls in their first World Championships. Allthree girls received their FIG pins.

2002 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Conducted at Brisbane Boys Grammar School from4th to 6th October 2002.Many Thanks to Gymnastics Queensland forrunning the event.

National Champions:Level 10 Mixed Pairs: David Crank & OliviaWright (NSW)Level 10 Women Three: Amanda Leatherday,Levana Marin & Melinda Brough (QLD)Level 9 Mixed Pairs: Peter Maamary &Rhiannon Jones (NSW)Level 8 Mixed Pairs: Laura Saba & JarrodWoolnough (VIC)Level 8 Women Pairs: Danielle Swindells &Kathryn Bray (NSW)Level 8 Women Three: Bianca Ilacqua, CaitlinHespe & Kate Murray (NSW)Level 7 Mixed Pair: Jamie Broadbent & MadelinBisby (QLD)Level 7 Women Pair: Shelby Lacey & KacieWingate (NSW)Level 7 Women Three: Britta Edwards, PiaGrose & Shannon O’Shea (QLD)Level 6 Mixed Pairs: Peter Booth & LouiseKhong (VIC)Level 6 Women Pairs: Erin Simmonds & JessicaSimmonds (NSW)Level 6 Women Three: Megan Cutajar,Courtney Southwell & Caitlin Douglas (NSW)Level 5 Mixed Pairs: Mitchell Nicholas &Chelsea Dobbs (QLD)Level 5 Men Four: Glen Wimberley, AdamWimberley, Wesley Mengel &George Stratford (QLD)Level 5 Men Pairs: Mitchell Saba & Tim Cooke(VIC)

Over the past 12 months, Sports Acrobatics in Australia has pitched itself higher than ever before.The participation of new States into National Championships and the increase entries has set thetempo for exciting times to come.

Level 5 Women Three: Dana Fox & ReneeWilliams (QLD)Level 5 Women Three: Karie Osborne-Crowley, Morgan Jansson & Freya Noble (NSW)Level 4 Mixed Pairs: Iain Murrell & NinaOyama (NSW)Level 4 Women Pairs: Johanna Blight &Kristen Smith (NSW)Level 4 Women Three: Rachael Ibrahim, KirbyMowbray & Jessie Mutholland (NSW)

Team Trophy: NSW

Total Athletes: 242(NSW:94, NT: 8, QLD: 91, VIC: 44 & WA: 5.)Total Coaches: 11Total Judges: 17

JUDGING & COACH EDUCATION

Two Level 1 Judges courses were held in NT, onein Darwin and the other in Alice Spings, producing14 new Judges. One Level 1 Coaches course wasalso held in Darwin early 2002 assisting NT greatlywith accredited coaches to cover the three clubsnow involved with Sports Acrobatics. Thank youto Myles Cavill and Dianne Smith who conductedthe courses.

The Level 2 Judges course was completed andpresented in Queensland, NSW & Victoria. Manythanks to Pamela Ryan & Dianne Smith forpresenting these courses.

CLOSING

Sports Acrobatics in Australia has continued togrow and develop in both the participation andelite areas. Australia has been lucky to receive acouple of coach imports in the past few yearsthat have contributed greatly to our success inthe International arena. Special thank you mustgo to Agnes Sajgal & Yuriy Stephenkov for muchof this success in 2002.

In closing I wish to sincerely thank the NationalSMC of Sports Acrobatics for their hard work anddirection. The State Associations for their supportand specially NT and WA for learning about SportsAcrobatics and assisting to develop the Sport intheir State.

Russell SmartNational Program Manager

Sports Acrobatics

SportManagement


ManagerRussell Smart

Technical DirectorTerry Jamieson

National EducationDevelopment

CoordinatorMyles Cavill

National JudgingCoordinatorPamela Ryan

National ProgramCoordinator

Lachlan HooleNational Technical

ServicesBrad Stock

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2002 NATIONALSQUAD

Senior NationalSquad

Women’s 3:Mia Romano, Lisa Jones

& Rebecca Buffrey

Senior NationalDevelopment Squad

Women’s 3:Bianca Ilacqua, CaitlinHespe & Kate Murray

DevelopmentSquad

Mixed Pairs:Peter Maamary &

Rhiannon JonesWomen’s 3:

Renee Quail, JessicaWard & Ashleigh Ryan

Women’s 2:Alex Cooper &Monika Ba Pe

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2002 IN REVIEW

· Participated in the Raising the Barprogram.

· Both ACTGA and clubs attended anumber of Sport and Recreationseminars.

· Continued to hold in-service programsfor schoolteachers.

· Workshops held for coaches andjudges.

· Held two major events during 2002National Clubs and Reach for theStars.

· Produced our own Web site.· Continued our co-operative

agreement with GymnasticsAustralia.

· Trampolining introduced into theACT with Canberra TrampolineSports Club affiliating with ACTGA

· Regional NSW clubs participate inACT events.

· Schools program expanded toinclude thirty schools.

· New manual produced for Statelevels 1 – 10

· Participated in the Club 10 program· Club 10 officer appointed.

EVENTS

The 2002 National Clubs Championshipsattracted over 700 participants and saw overfour thousand routines performed andevaluated.

The Reach for the Stars was once again a verysuccessful competition with over forty-eightteams participating. This event has nowbecome part of the National calendar.

My sincere thanks to Canberra City Gymnastic,Southern Canberra Gymnastics and WodenValley Gymnastics who provided the volunteersthat made it possible to run the event.

Australian Capital Territory

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2002 State Championships were held forall Levels in both MAG and WAG with theMAG competition being held at Woden ValleyGymnastics Club and the WAG event held atSouthern Canberra Gymnastics.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year saw the ACT send staterepresentatives to represent them at theWomen’s, Men’s, Trampoline and SportsAerobics Australian Championships.

To all of our valuable volunteers andofficials, thank you for your assistanceand support. Your efforts are greatlyappreciated.

Nadine WeightExecutive Director

During 2002 the ACTGA has continued its commitment to raising the profile ofgymnastics in the ACT and improving both programs and administration enabling usto provide a higher level of support to our members.

PresidentRobert Weight

ExecutiveDirector

Nadine Weight

MembershipGymnasts

2300

Technical Members32

Clubs9

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2002 Annual Report

The year 2002 has proved to be a particularlychallenging and at times rewarding one. Thefurther progression in the workings of theSport Management Committee structure isnow becoming more widely accepted butthere is stil l an improved structure ofcommunication within Gymnastics NSWrequired to ensure that effective servicedelivery is provided for the member. Thisimproved communication will become thefocus of the management of the organisationfor 2003.

It is timely to remind all that the SportManagement Committee, duly elected by themembership, is responsible for the technicaland competition aspects of the sport, with theadministration and communication providedby management. The NSWGA board will focuson financial planning and management,strategic planning, policy and procedure,marketing and promotion, facilities,sponsorship and liaison with governmentagencies. Day to day operational matters andthe link with clubs and members is providedin the most part by the staff at NSWGA office.This structure which encompasses gymnasts,officials, clubs, committees, board andemployees is the Gymnastics NSWorganisation. Collectively we are GymnasticsNSW, all working toward a common goal ofproviding fun, fitness and friendship throughparticipation in a wide range of sport andrecreation programs.

It is pleasing to see the number of registeredgymnasts continues to slightly increase eachyear. This can be attributed to the addition ofextra Gymsport programs but is largely dueto the active local promotion of gymnasticsby clubs and coaches and the quality programsthey offer the community within their region.The flat fee membership system is definitelyimproving the administration requirement by

It is with much pleasure that I am able to begin my report by taking the opportunity tocongratulate all gymnasts, coaches and officials who represented New South Wales andAustralia during 2002. While the focus of Gymnastics NSW is fun, fitness and friendship forthe membership, representation of state and country is the pinnacle of any sportingachievement. Special recognition needs to be made of the achievements of Philippe Rizzo insecuring the first World Championship gold medal for artistic gymnastics and his outstandingperformance at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Detailed achievements andoutstanding performance of other gymnasts will be covered in the Gymsport sectionsthroughout the annual report.

the club and assisting with management ofcash flow at both the club and state office.Additional programs that are being offeredwithin Gymnastics should continue to attractparticipation from the market and in turn leadto continued increase in registered members.It is anticipated that further new initiativeswill ensure that all who participate inGymnastics will be proud of their associationwith the state and national body.

The national Club 10 trial continued intophase two of the project with 69 clubsparticipating throughout the country. Club10 will become the framework for thenational affiliation and accreditation systemfor all gymnastics clubs from 2003. Improvedquality systems and programs delivered to thecommunity by member clubs will become thebenchmark that determines how the sport isperceived and accepted by the community.Gymnastics has an outstanding opportunityto capture a larger slice of the early childhoodparticipation market by delivering qualityprograms in a safe environment, key elementsthat the public is demanding. Club 10 willprovide the framework to assist clubs withthis service delivery to the market.

Kris MathiesonExecutive Director

New South Wales

GymnasticsNew South Wales

PresidentPeter Read

ExecutiveDirector

Kris Mathieson

MembershipGymnasts

25,393

Technical Members896

Clubs196

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Northern Territory

A critical point for GNT was the workshop forBoard Members and staff held in June andfacilitated by Gymnastics Australia CEO, Jane Allen.Over two days the Board reviewed our currentconstitution then developed a completely newconstitution that reflected a new managementstructure. The new structure brings us into linewith national office structure, allowing easierliaison with GA and identification of responsibilitiesof individual Board Members. The new constitutionwas unanimously accepted at the AGM, as wasthe adoption of a flat fee structure. With theelection of a new Board of Management (butmostly the same faces) under the new constitution,I became chairperson of the Board.

Following the June workshop the Board developeda renewed sense of purpose. I am proud of theway all Board Members set aside vested interestsand worked together for the good of theAssociation. I would like to thank all BoardMembers for their efforts during the second halfof the year, but especially Linda McKenna, LindaRobertson and Karl Metcalf, who took onsignificant additional responsibilities following theresignation of the Administration and FinanceOfficer, Kim Medcalf. I must also give special thanksto our new Development Officer, Sharon Hartleywho coped admirably with all the change as shetried to settle into her position.

EVENTS

TerritoryNT was very fortunate to have two FIG judgesattend our Championships in 2002. Ellena Papas(RG) helped our local judges cope with theintricacies of the new code and ran a workshopfor judges while here. Dianne Smith (ACR) ran ajudges’ course before the Championships andworkshops for our National Championshipscompetitors during the Championships. The adviceand experience of both judges on their judges’panels was invaluable. The encouragement theygave to our gymnasts and Technical Members wasmuch appreciated. I would like to thank GA fortheir assistance in making these judges available.

NationalMAG: Level 9 gymnast, Luke Rammell, wasselected as captain of the Australian team for theNational Levels Tour to the USA Region 1Championships in Hawaii. He competed in JuniorOlympic Class 1 against 40 competitors. He won

2002 was an interesting experience for Gymnastics Northern Territory. I took on the role ofPresident following the resignation of Paula Arnol in July. I would like to thank Paula forher efforts leading the Association through 18 months of change following the departureof a number of key people and long-term Board Members.

gold on Horizontal Bar and came 18th overall. Weare very proud of this outstanding achievement.NT had two competitors at NationalChampionships: Luke Rammell and Fletcher Willis,both in Level 9. Luke was awarded the AustralianLevels Men’s Gymnast of the Year and followedthis up with 3rd overall, silver on Horizontal Barand bronze on Floor.

WAG: Five NT gymnasts attended NationalChampionships: Hannah Beere, Sally Beere, AlexisLenders and Rekeesha Fry (all Level 7) and NatashaMcKenzie (Level 8). The girls competed well andgained valuable experience in this level ofcompetition.

ACR: NT had three teams compete at NationalChampionships: one Level 4 Women’s Pair (KatieStrobel and Ashlea Beckett) and two Level 4Women’s Trios (Danielle Robertson, Skye Merrettand Kirsty Robertson, and Sarah Dawes, ModennaReid and Angela Harrison). All gymnasts andcoaches had benefited from the training withDianne Smith during NT Championships and theirperformances exceeded expectations.

With the challenges of 2002 behind us, and withsincere thanks for the support of GA staff,especially CEO, Jane Allen, Northern Territory islooking forward to a successful 2003.

Debbie GillChairperson

PresidentPaula Arnol

(Resigned July)Debbie Gill

(Appointed August)

MembershipGymnasts

1,175

Technical Members44

Clubs11

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Queensland

GymnasticsQueensland

PresidentGraham Carey

OfficeAdministrator

Teresa Muirhead

MembershipGymnasts

20,261


Clubs139

MANAGEMENTThe Board of Management negotiated an arrangementwith Gymnastics Australia that saw GA staff providingmanagement services to the Association throughoutthe year. This agreement not only ensured thatmanagement and governance support could beprovided to the Board and staff but the financial savingresulting could be re-directed into the Club Servicesarea, again ensuring the Association could becomemore service focused.

The key focus of Jenny Collins’ appointment to theExecutive Director position was to implementadministration practices and management policies toensure the long term and efficient operations of theAssociations office. While many key areas wereaddressed throughout the year, much work is stillrequired and will continue over the coming year.

GOVERNANCEAn enormous amount of work was completed toensure the Association’s Constitution could be revisedtaking into account new business practices, structuresand the growing needs of our sport. The revisedConstitution, and supporting By-Laws, positionsQueensland well in regards to structure and operationsframework, for the oncoming years.

Adoption of the revised Constitution in May includedthe implementation of a new business style boardstructure. The smaller size Management Committee(7 members from 13) allows the Board to take on agovernance role, specifically focussing on policy andstrategic direction for Gymnastics within Queensland.

A key achievement in the later half of the year was theadoption of operation policies and procedures toensure effective and efficient management throughoutthe year. This included:-

# Production and adoption of a Board MembersHandbook outlining each positions’ role andresponsibilities, code of conduct for BoardMembers, GQ’s operational structure etc.

# Adoption of meeting procedures# Issuing of a Policy and Resource folder to each

Board Member

In addition to their normal tasks the Board alsocommenced developing the Association’s 2003-2005Strategic Plan. This process incorporated consultationwith key stakeholders along with the staging of anumber of special planning workshops. This task willbe completed in the early months of 2003.

FINANCESA key focus of Management throughout 2002, inpartnership with the Board of Management, wasFinancial Management to ensure improvement in bothoperational practices and the Association’s financial

2002 has certainly been a busy and productive year for Gymnastics Queensland, particularly in regardsto re-shaping our State Office and implementation/adoption of effective management practices acrossoperational areas to ensure the Association could become more service focused for members.

It has also been a great year for participation in Queensland with registration’s hitting a top of 20261gymnasts from our 139 member clubs.

stability. An excellent result has been achieved withinthis area for 2002.Gymnastics Queensland’s relationship with ourGovernment partner, Sport and RecreationQueensland, has never been more professional orproductive. We are extremely thankful for theiroutstanding support and the entire sport, includingboth elite and participation elements along with clubservices, education and events, all benefit from thispartnership.

SPORT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEESThe revised Constitution has seen the adoption of anew management structure for all Gymsports, whichwill ensure the representatives involved in theGymsports can be more responsible, and accountable,for the overall management and directions of theirsports. 2002 was a year for learning and it will beanother year, at least, before the benefits of the re-structure can be appreciated.

Each SMC was charged with the task of preparingTechnical Regulations, Event Regulations, Projectbudgets (for the first time) and their 2003 calendar ofevents. The first “Joint Technical” meeting was alsostaged in the later half of the year. As part of the StateOffice re-structure we have appointed staff to supportand assist each SMC.

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMFantastic work has been undertaken by theManagement team at our very successful State TrainingCentre. This specifically focused on improvingmanagement and finance practices. While thisenormous amount of work has been undertaken, allinvolved have also continued to ensure that thecoaching team could maintain their support anddedication to the athletes. This has ensured thatQueensland has continued to have representatives onNational squads and on Australian teams.

CLUB SERVICESThe Board of Management worked extremely hard tosupport improvement within the area of Club Services.This led to the appointment of two full-time ClubServices Officers in July. A more extensive club visitationprogram will be undertaken as part of theimplementation of the new Club Affiliation andAccreditation scheme, Club 10 during 2003.

CONCLUSIONGymnastics Queensland is indebted to our memberclubs, athletes and hundreds of volunteers for theirsupport and on-going commitment to Gymnastics. Thefantastic and enormous amount of work that has beenundertaken by Board Members and staff also needsto be acknowledged as this has led to a very successfulend of year result.

Teresa MuirheadOffice Manager

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On the other hand, a significant number of ruralclubs, particularly kindergyms, have experienceddeclining numbers, and it means that the flat feesystem is constantly challenged. The Board intendsto review the current system in 2003, and makesome refinements.

The introduction of Club 10 has been a highlightof 2002. We were successful in obtaining grantfunding from the Office of Recreation, Sport andRacing for a full-time Club 10 Officer, from July 12002, and we are of course hopeful of this fundingbeing renewed for 2003/2004. Having a full-timeperson, Tamara Jerram, to oversee the transitionfrom trial phase to full implementation has beeninvaluable, and also allowed us to return HeatherMooney to her original Kindergym DevelopmentOfficer role. Tamara worked closely with the Phase2 clubs, as we planned for the national roll-out ofClub 10 early in 2003. We anticipate much interestfrom the clubs in participating in the Club 10process.

We were also fortunate to obtain funding for ahalf-time Education Officer, providing for adedicated position for the first time. Kate Johnsonhas been working closely with GA, to rationaliseour updating systems and to set up a structurededucation delivery process. Again, this position isbased on annual funding, and these uncertaintiesplace great pressure on both the organisation andthe individuals concerned. However, this is thenature of sports funding, and we resolve to takeevery advantage of these positions while thefunding supports us.

The introduction of a user-pays system for thenational public liability insurance scheme wassurprisingly smooth. The very large clubs, whichexperienced an enormous increase in the cost ofinsurance, were able to verify that obtaining similarcover outside the scheme would be at exorbitantcost, or not possible, and the smaller clubsappreciated the benefit of a cost system whichmore accurately reflected their membership base.

GSA again hosted a most successful NationalRhythmic Gymnastics Championships in July 2002,with over 150 participants.

SA’s participation in the AEROskools program wasvaluable. While there were relatively low numbersof participants in the State Championships, thenumber of schools actually involved in the program

This has again been an interesting year for GSA. During the year it appeared that ournumbers were declining, and that we would lose a number of clubs, with some indicatingthat they would not re-affiliate in 2003. By the end of the year, it was clear that while ourclub numbers had declined slightly, the overall membership numbers were stable, a verygood result.

has been quite high, and we are confident thatin 2003 there will be an increased level ofparticipation. Our Sport Aerobics SMC isfollowing the program with much interest, asthere is very strong support for extending the sportinto schools in South Australia.

Our athletes have achieved at the highest levelsduring 2002, with Jacqui Dunn’s achievements atthe Manchester Commonwealth Games aparticular highlight. Her consistency atinternational level has been an inspiration to thegirls in our High Performance Program. Similarlyour boys’ achievements at national level havebeen most rewarding, and Sam Offord’s move onto the AIS from our program a particular highlight.In trampoline, Ben Wilden has performedconsistently throughout the year, culminating ina good performance at the NationalChampionships, and in Rhythmic Gymnastics,good performances at the nationals resulted inselection to the National Development Squad forKayla Til l ing, Lynn Yu and DaniellePapadothomakos, with Jessica Sandru beingselected for the Junior National Squad. Our sportaerobics athletes performed well at their NationalChampionships, with Emily Sharp, Hayley Woodand Sandi Carmichael being successful.

Discussions with the AIS have resulted in anexcellent relationship being established, in whicha clear pathway for our MAG athletes has beenmapped out, with support from the AIS helpingour athletes to achieve their best. On-goingdiscussions with SASI have resulted in access tovarious SASI services, and while there is nofinancial support at this stage, the relationship isa valued one. It was particularly pleasing thatour coach Jeb Silsbury was successful in gainingan AIS scholarship for 2003, and we acknowledgethe support of GA in this process.

In summary, 2002 was a stable year for theAssociation, and we look forward to an exciting2003, with Club 10 in full swing.

Denzil O’BrienExecutive Director

South Australia

PresidentGrant Harrison

ExecutiveDirector

Denzil O’Brien

MembershipGymnasts

14,059


Clubs106

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2002 Annual Report

PresidentSue Hope

MembershipGymnasts

2,555

TechnicalMembers

67

Clubs14

Tasmania2002 has been a strong and positive year for gymnasticsin our state. The number of gymnasts registered is at anall time record of 2553. This reflects not only the successof our flat fee system but also strong growth of someclubs.

Club 10 has continued to show pleasing progress in 2002.I would like to take this opportunity to commend our Club10 officer Brad Edwards who has been a very strong anduseful resource for our State. This year has seen a furtherfour clubs enter the program, bringing our total so far toseven.

Our own initiative Tassie Clubs has also been utilised thisyear to effect with the Coaching Director and myselfvisiting North and North Western clubs to assist in theirdevelopment.

WAG has been particularly pleasing for me in 2002. Fromthe first competition (held in the Kingborough SportsCentre’s new premises) through to State Championshipsin August, I have never known such a mood of co-operation and friendliness. This has resulted in a recordnumber of entries in State Championships and awillingness with clubs to enter candidates for judgingcourses. I would like to congratulate Mark Moncur andhis committee on a job well done.

Gymnasts and judges numbers have increased, our stateteam had their most successful results in over 10 yearsand the Women’s Technical Committee has started to forma group of committed and co-operative individuals forthe good of the sport. The year began with a Women’sTechnical Forum attended by representatives from overthe state. At the forum we set out our goals for the futureand how we were going to achieve these goals.Considering this was a new cycle plus the change over tothe new Vaulting horse the competition season progressedvery smoothly this year. There was a concerted effort byall clubs to work together and respect each other andthis has resulted in a huge increase in the number ofgymnasts attending competitions.

This was always going to be a tough year from a judgingpoint of view. We have a really good group of youngjudges coming through who will be very good judges giventhe right experience and guidance. Being a new cycle weran judges courses at all levels with over 30 new judgesparticipating in level 1 judges courses through out the 3regions of the state. Judging is the area that will requirethe most work and investment of time and money in thefuture so that it may continue to grow in numbers andquality.

This has been another difficult year for MAG with lowerregistrations and less activity than in recent years.However there have been a number of positive outcomes:

¨ The new Levels scheme is up & running and newjudges qualified to officiate in it

¨ The State Squads have continued with gymnasts from3 clubs participating

¨ The Level 7 Open team represented us withcompetence at Nationals

¨ Both Novice Events were viable with 3 clubs attendingeach

Out of the 5 clubs offering Rhythmic programs only 2were actively involved in competitions this year.Understandable due to the complexity of having tochoreograph new routines for each level. Sadly we hadto farewell Burnie from the Rhythmic arena as theircoaches, Kay and Katrina Kelly, moved interstate early inthe year. The numbers of gymnasts participating in thesport has remained fairly constant even though our oldermore experienced gymnasts from the last few years have

nearly all now retired. There does seem to be an increasein younger gymnasts entering the sport at the lower levels.Throughout 2002, Tasmanian Trampoline Sports hasprogressed rapidly and successfully in the interstate andnational arena. Our goals for 2002 have been achieved,and an increase in participant numbers in the southernand northern centres is evident. The standard and depthof performance at Interclub is greater than in previousyears.

The Squad system used extensively this year has indeedenhanced the level of performances in Tasmania. It hasacted as a guide for coaches on when, where and how toget their athletes to the National level, and be named inthe Tasmanian State Team. Squad members have beeninvited to participate in a state training session with adifferent interstate coach each time. This has been madepossible by a grant from Gymnastics Tasmania to part-fund these expenses and has been greatly appreciated.Tasmania is looking forward to a continued workingrelationship with them all and others in the future.

The Tasmanian Trampoline Sports Championships wasmoved to Friends School this year. The 2002Championships were in fact our largest championshipsyet. Two Tasmanian clubs competed (Hobart andLaunceston PCYC), with 26 competitors (up from 11 in2001). A sure sign our sport is developing within the state.Our coaches have had the opportunity to update and gainexperience through working alongside both interstatecoaches and myself at regular State Training sessions. Thedifferent techniques and styles gained from this experiencehave benefited the development of our coaches. A Level1 Judging Course was held in Launceston in October. Dueto this we now have an abundance of Level 1 Judges andcan almost fill two full panels for our Interclubs (Levels 1-3 only). A Level 2 Judging Course will be held hopefullyearly next year.

In the coaching director’s area there was less activity inthe accredited courses offered this year, with only MAG/WAG and GG covered. On a positive note, some clubshave taken the initiative of offering update courses tocoaches and I believe this should be encouraged in thefuture. The importance of the supervising or mentor coachin each club needs to be recognised and these peopleneed supporting where possible. Not only are they criticalin the accreditation process of new coaches, but also inthe provision of updating of qualified coaches.

For some coaches, updating seems to be a difficult chorerather than the normal behaviour of any practisingprofessional. Whilst there may be occasions when anaccredited course provides good updating opportunities,I agree with GA that this should be the exception ratherthan the rule

This year the State Championships were held on 24th and25th August at the Kingborough Sports Centre. TheTrampoline Sports State Championships were separatedfrom the other disciplines and held three weeks earlieron 3rd and 4th August at the Friend’s School. There was atotal of 173 competitors who competed in the 4 disciplinesover the 3 days of competition, 7 RG, 15 MAG , 48 TRP,103 WAG. WAG and TRP both noticeably increased theirnumbers while there was a decline in MAG and RGnumbers.

Thanks for the support from our Clubs, Board, TechnicalCommittees, Gymnasts, Coaches, Judges and Volunteersfor a great effort during 2002.

Sue HopePresident

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Victoria

The Club 10 phase two pilot was conducted inVictoria with 4 clubs. The importance of the pilotcannot be underestimated as the Club 10 systemis shaping the direction and future developmentof gymnastics in this country, and specificallyVictoria for many years. It is an exciting project,GV are fully behind it, and so too we trust are ourclubs.

The insurance issues are still with us, but it ispleasing to see that our clubs have managed theprocess of increased fees and risk managementwell. Gymnastics Victoria has put in place manyprocesses to improve risk management, clubs areencouraged to seek assistance in this area fromthe Club 10 team. The higher cost has impactedmost heavily on the smaller clubs not only in termsof dollars, but also in the conduct of their services

The gymnast registration process was out-sourcedto Gymnastics Australia in a bid to reduce doublehandling and increase efficiency. The system willcontinue through 2003 in a more streamlinedmanner. The growing alignment of Gymnastics ineach state with the National body is showingpositive results best illustrated with the Club 10.The resultant strength of the sport will onlyincrease. Victoria appreciates the support andleadership demonstrated by Gymnastics Australia.

The Commonwealth Games were a highlight forall gymnastics and we congratulate all the athletesand officials. The High Performance Centre andSwinburne have developed into the focal point forgymnastics in Victoria. The Centre is used for mostcoach education, the Leaps and Boundsconference, state squad and state team training.Swinburne facilities are used for theory sections ofcourses, many SMC meetings, parent meetings andthe Annual Awards night.

Congratulations to all Victorian Clubs. Membership has increased to a fantastic 18,500.Contributing factors are, the success of the Flat Fee system, the return of several clubs to GVaffiliation, the work of clubs to increase their membership and finally, the successfulintroduction of our newer sports has also contributed to the growing numbers.

With support from VicHealth, Gymnastics Victoriahas concentrated on assisting clubs to createhealthy environments for their members. To createsmoke-free policies and smoke free gyms also topromote healthy eating as a way of life and tooffer healthy food choices at every opportunityThese two issues are to be imbedded in the Club10 Star rating system.Our partnership with Sport and Recreation hasenabled us to support our development services,to develop Sport Aerobics, and to initiaterelationships with other sports to develop theconcept of all sports using gymnastics as part oftheir basic training.We also are indebted to the VIS for their ongoingsupport, and the exciting step of including theMAG program as a tier 2 sport.To the Board, Technical Directors, Committees,volunteers and GV staff, for your tireless workand boundless energy, thank you.

Jane FarranceExecutive Director

PresidentGeoff Sussman

ExecutiveDirector

Jane Farrance

MembershipGymnasts

18,683

TechnicalMembers

633

Clubs112

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PresidentPeter Ruttledge

ExecutiveDirector

Gratton Wilson

MembershipGymnasts

6377

TechnicalMembers

214

Clubs65

GymnasticsWestern Australia

For Gymnastics in Western Australia, 2002 was another yearof outstanding success on the international stage and thiswas further enhanced by a significant increase in overallmembership at Club level. The past year has also seen theexpansion of the Club 10 Program to include a total seventrial Clubs. This project has been very well received and welook forward to its full-scale introduction in 2003.

Sound financial management and increased revenues havecontributed to the Association delivering a healthy profit of$29,840 to 31st December 2002, and have brought ourbalance sheet to a surplus position of $10,326. This achievesa goal of more than ten years’ standing and consequently isparticularly pleasing.

HIGHLIGHTIn the international arena, during the year, we saw a rangeof outstanding gymnastic performances by our WesternAustralian, and Australian athletes. The highlights of whichwere at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester whereAllana Slater, Sarah Lauren took out no less than twoindividual gold medals, and a team gold. This is a magnificentresult for Women’s Gymnastics in WA and a credit not onlyto our athletes, but to coaches Nicolai Lapchine, Jo Richardsand Program Manager Liz Chetkovich. Allana and Sarah’sfinal medal tally reads as follows:

Allana Slater: Team Gold, Vault (Gold) Uneven Bars(Silver), Balance Beam (Silver),All Around (Bronze)

Sarah Lauren: Team Gold, Floor (Gold)

Allana followed up this performance with a third placing onfloor at the World Cup Final in Stuttgart, and representationat the 2002 World Championships. Sarah, following hersuccess at the Manchester Commonwealth Games decidedto retire from gymnastics to concentrate on other aspects ofher life. We wish her well in that decision.

GYMSPORTSEach one of the seven gymnastic disciplines is expertly runby a Sports Management Committee (SMC) who has theresponsibility for their own discipline’s specific technicalmatters, events, participation and State teams. In 2002 wehave continued to see the development of our SMC structureand credit must go to each of the SMC’s for the successfulmanagement and delivery of their respective disciplines.

Men’s GymnasticsIn Men’s Gymnastics following on from the strong growth inthe Men’s High Performance Program we saw internationalrepresentation from John Carroll, Ian Greenwell, Arran Grayand the successful National selection for Martin Jozwiak. WAwas also represented internationally by Levels gymnasts’Andrew Clothier and Casey Douglas.

Women’s GymnasticsWomen’s Gymnastics has had a very positive year as outlinedearlier with exceptional international results. At Women’sNational Championships in the Levels section we also sawour Level 7 team finish a highly creditable fourth, spearheadedby Corri Keating who was second overall. The Women’s SMChave also been very productive developing and working totheir Strategic Plan and restructuring the WAG competitivestreams to include a fourth competitive steam in 2003.

Rhythmic GymnasticsThere is a new sentiment of cohesion and co-operation inthe WA Rhythmic community. This was highlighted whenour Rhythmic gymnasts and coaches had a successfulAustralian Championships both on and off the arena withTeam gold in Stage 3, Team silver in Level 7, and Tanya Vahalafinishing second overall senior. On the international scenecongratulations to both Tanya Vahala and Courtney Holloway.

General GymnasticsOver the past year we have seen dramatic changes in thegeneral gymnastics area. We have witnessed an outstandingGymfest event, the continued development of the WA Wheelteam and the introduction of cheerleading to WA. WA’s Perth

Western AustraliaAngels scooped the pool of Australia by taking out overallfirst place at the first ever Australian CheerleadingChampionships.

Sport AerobicsIn Sport Aerobics WA athletes produced an outstandingdisplay at the 2002 Australian Championships winning twelvegold medals, five silver and three bronze. In addition, nineteam members were selected into National squads. In theinternational arena we were represented by the followingathletes, and officials:

• WORLD CUPLeah Henville, Melissa Read and Melissa Davies – Elite TrioKieran Gorman - Varsity Individual divisionKaron WIlliams - Judge

• WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSLeah Henville – Individual Female divisionTrudi Nurse – CoachKaron Williams - Judge

Trampoline SportsCongratulations must go to our Trampoline Sports SMC whohave successfully managed the introduction of TrampolineSports to the sport of gymnastics. The Trampoline SMC alsosent a WA team to Gosford NSW for the AustralianChampionships.

Sport Acrobatics2002 saw our first WA Sports Acrobatic team at Nationals.Ably coached by Ken Caraher the team (all West Coastgymnasts) produced some excellent results, including a thirdplacing by Kzysztof Pudelek and Catherine Trignell in MixedPairs Level 6.

REGIONSIn country WA we have seen the professional delivery ofgymnastics services through three Regional GymnasticAssociations, North West, Great Southern Central South, andthe South West. The manner in which these Associationsefficiency run coaching and judging courses, events andworkshops is a credit to gymnastics, and is highly regardedby other sports. Particular congratulations should go to NorthWest Regional Gymnastic Association for the professionalmanner in which they have conducted their activities. TheNorth West has also seen its first ever state representativewith Leanne Morup from Broome, accompanied by CoachRaelene Malcolm, competing for Western Australia at theNational Sport Aerobics Championships in Melbourne.

CONCLUSIONA special well done must go to all State representatives inWestern Australian Gymnastic teams who proudly competedfor our state at the various Australian Championships, andother events throughout the year.

Gymnastics is a great sport, and your support is appreciatedin helping as many people as possible enjoy its qualities. Ioffer thanks to the Volunteers, Clubs and our dedicated stafffor their efforts in the expert delivery of gymnastics to thecommunity in Western Australia for the past year. Specialmention and thanks should be made of four recently retiredvolunteers for their outstanding contribution to our sport;President - Peter Ruttledge, Finance Director – Mike Mullin,Planning Board Member Bruce Barnard, and Women’sJudging Coordinator – Jane Collins. I also highlight the helpgymnastics receives from all the Association sponsors andother partners including; BHP Billiton, Woodside AustralianEnergy, Healthway, the Department of Sport and Recreation,the Western Australian Institute of Sport, the Town of Vincentand Gymnastics Victoria.

Gratton WilsonExecutive Director

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Financial Report 2002

GymnasticsAustralia

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2002

Last Year This Year

MEMBERS FUNDS832,054.04 Opening Balance 791,446.20-40,607.84 Surplus (Deficit -) for the year -165,320.85791,446.20 626,125.35

Represented by:CURRENT ASSETS

500.00 Petty Cash 500.0035,052.31 Cash on Deposit - ANZ Bank 36,183.39590,861.36 Investments - at cost 590,861.36301,786.89 ANZ Bank Account AGF 354,196.62182,544.64 Trade Debtors 215,590.85-1,500.00 Less Provision for Doubtful Debts -1,500.00987.64 Other Debtors 28,000.003,333.00 Office Rental Bond 3,333.0058,953.50 Prepayments 15,773.27141,273.77 Stock on Hand 156,576.3110,321.68 Work in Progress 111,070.181,324,114.79 1,510,584.98

INVESTMENTSKidskills Australia Pty. Ltd - at cost 80.00

FIXED ASSETS312,128.87 Furniture & Fittings - at Cost 321,098.87207,142.59 Less Provision for Depreciation 229,042.09104,986.28 92,056.78

1,429,101.07 TOTAL ASSETS 1,602,721.76

CURRENT LIABILITIES217,203.79 Trade Creditors & Accrued Expenses 241,997.7290,612.96 GST Liability 31,290.4010,687.46 Provision for Long Service Leave 11,637.4661,146.73 Provision for Annual Leave 71,156.83247,379.96 Prepaid Government Grants & Sponsorship 328,447.547,536.01 State Technical Membership Funds Held 13,434.073,087.96 Trust Funds - Individual Members 14,489.14 Trust Funds - 2003 World Gymnaestrada 264,143.25637,654.87 Deduct Total Liabilities 976,596.41

791,446.20 NET ASSETS 626,125.35

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Last Year This Year

189,063.05 Merchandise Sales 201,777.37128989.39 Opening Stock 141,273.77137542.25 Add Purchases & Stock Overhead Costs 145,723.09266531.64 286,996.86141273.77 Deduct Closing Stock 156,576.31125,257.87 Cost of Merchandise Sold/Written Off 130,420.55

63,805.18 Gross Profit(Loss) from Trading 71,356.82

Membership & Affiliation Revenue32,000.00 Affiliation Fees - State Associations 32,000.00179,301.93 Technical Membership 187,074.21285,706.22 Member Registration Fees 343,680.00497,008.15 562,754.21

Less Direct Membership Expenses91,627.83 Membership Expenses 74,113.676,240.03 Magazine & Bulletin Production -15,792.51 Kindergym Registrations 14,700.95-15,240.59 Net Membership Insurance -49,077.5698,419.78 39,737.06398,588.37 Net Income from Membership 523,017.15

Sponsorship & Royalties Etc.76.11 Royalties Received -4,670.97 Licence Fees Received 5,960.70113,629.69 Television Rights Received -158,510.40 Sponsorship General 94,739.54276,887.17 100,700.24

249,654.20 Government Grant Income 424,200.00

Other Income43,526.21 Interest Received 44,099.047,432.00 State Registration Scheme 19,800.00

GymSkools Management Fees 20,000.004,721.07 Sundry Income 3,946.97-533.00 Disposal of Fixed Assets 561.2855,146.28 88,407.291,044,081.20 TOTAL INCOME 1,207,681.50

TRADING PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2002

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Operating & Administration Expenses

35,685.00 Accounting / Audit Fees 39,925.005,109.74 Bank Charges & Govt Taxes 5,249.511,952.13 Cleaning & Waste Removal 330.001,228.64 Computer & General Consultancy Costs 1,882.4128,283.00 Depreciation 27,952.506,146.23 Electricity & Gas 4,756.5634,203.26 Expenses - National Office Staff & Board 33,497.151,871.60 General Expenses 2,270.75-27.27 Image / Branding -5,656.09 Insurance - AGF 8,132.967,073.78 Internet Costs 7,014.0715,546.50 Lease of Equipment 19,930.31765.00 Legal Fees 6,412.6023,031.55 Marketing & Sponsorship Expenses 43,640.6158,093.14 Meeting Expenses 51,378.912,814.78 Motor Vehicle Expenses 819.821,250.16 Office Relocation Expenses -1,536.92 Payroll Tax 14,611.4019,225.83 Postage & Courier 16,232.6328,640.68 Printing Stationery & Photocopying 17,179.021,723.50 Promotions / Goodwill/Public Relations 3,196.501,958.14 Rates & Taxes 1,559.0139,996.00 Rent of Premises 39,996.003,002.06 Repairs & Maintenance 3,731.041,516.50 Resource Library Materials 1,444.09193.75 Royalties -561,077.89 Salaries & Leave Provisions 748,161.343,191.08 Salaries / Indirect Costs 3,838.834,357.52 Staff Training & Amenities 429.527,744.21 Subscriptions, Registrations & Affiliations 5,389.0251,416.16 Superannuation Contributions 71,345.0337,972.48 Telephone & Facsimile Expenses 28,510.59

Travel & Accomodation 1,575.2210,594.09 Workers Compensation Insurance 14,259.80

1,002,830.14 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,224,652.20 41,251.06 Net Operating Surplus (-Deficit)

(Excl. Project Funding and Extraordinary Item) -16,970.7081,858.90 Net Surplus from Projects carried out during year -65,977.85

Significant Item - Loss Great China Circus Project 214,328.00 148,350.15

-40,607.84 Net Surplus (-Deficit) for year -165,320.85

TRADING PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2002 (continued)

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Financial Notes

GymnasticsAustralia

Notes to Financial Reports for the year ended 31st December 2002These notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.

Statement of Accounting PoliciesThe accounts have been prepared in accordancewith applicable statements of AccountingConcepts and Accounting Standards.

Results for YearThe Federation made a loss of $165,320.85 forthe year (2001 - $40,607.84).

This loss is after recording a significant item of$214,328 being the Federation’s share of the lossin the joint venture promotion of a tour by theGreat China Circus. This project was introducedby a promoter, Tony Barber and conducted as ajoint venture with his wife’s company, CircuscoInternational Pty Ltd. It was supported financiallyby NSWGA.

In a major undertaking by the Federation, theChinese circus company and selected Australiangymnasts, toured major venues in Brisbane,Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne,where local gymnasts were also given theopportunity to participate. Significant shortfallsin anticipated revenues from ticket sales resultedin total revenues of $486,119 against expenditure(substantially as budgeted) of $972,032. Allliabilities of the project have been satisfied in fullby the joint venture parties.

Short Term Investments at Cost are FinancialProperty Trust Securities listed on the StockExchange the market value of which was$617,828 at 31st December 2002.

The Furniture, Fittings and Equipment havebeen valued at cost less an appropriate provisionfor depreciation based on the remaining usefullife of each asset.

The Trade Debtors have been reviewed and inthe opinion of management are all recoverablein the normal course of business.

Stock on Hand has been reviewed and re-valuedto the lower of cost or net realisable value. The

net result of this is a write down of $12,940 (2001$8,005) that is reflected in the trading gross profit.This stock represents items held for resale at theAGF office.Work in Progress (projects) has been reviewedand is valued at cost. It is believed the value shownis fully recoverable on completion of the variousprojects in 2003.

Investments. The Federation has acquired a 20%holding (80 shares of $1) in a private companyKidskills Australia Pty Ltd during the course of theyear. These shares were acquired to facilitate theprocessing of grant funds to this venture the aimof which is to promote Gymnastics in schoolsinitially in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Walesand Queensland.

All Current Liabilities have been reviewed andreflect all known liabilities of the Federation

Income TaxThe AGF is exempt from Income Tax.

Government Grant and Sponsorship moniesreceived in 2002 that will be expended in the firsthalf of 2003 are included as current liabilities onthe basis that these funds would be refundable inthe event that they were not expended in themanner for which they were provided.

Employee BenefitsProvision has been made for Long Service Leaveand Annual Leave in accordance with StatutoryObligations.

Economic DependencyThe AGF is substantially reliant on appropriationsof funds from the Australian Sports Commissionto fund current levels of operation.

ConstitutionThe Australian Gymnastic Federation Inc is anassociation incorporated under the AssociationsIncorporations Act of the ACT on 14th August1981, Registered Number A827.

In accordance with a resolution of the Board, in our opinion theaccompanying financial statements of the Australian Gymnastic Federation:(a) show fairly the operating result of the Federation for the year ending

31st December 2002 and(b) show fairly the financial position of the Federation as at 31st December 2002.Other than as outlined above no matters or circumstances have arisensince the end of the financial year that have adversely affected or mayadversely affect the operations or results of the Federation in financialyears subsequent to the 2002 financial year.

MG CHESSELL - Chairman

JA ALLEN - CEO

K WILLIAMSON - Vice Chairman

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Auditor’s ReportIndependent Auditors’ Reportto the Members of Australian Gymnastics Federation Inc.(Financial Year 1st January 2002 - 31st December 2002)

SCOPE

We have audited the financial report of Australian Gymnastics Federation Inc (“AGF”) for theyear ended 31 December, 2002, consisting of the Balance Sheet, Trading Profit and LossStatement and the Financial Notes. The Board are responsible for the preparation andpresentation of the financial report and the information it contains. We have conducted anindependent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to providereasonable assurance as to whether the financial report is free of material misstatement.Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amountsand other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of accounting policies andsignificant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinionas to whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordancewith applicable Australian accounting standards, other mandatory professional reportingrequirements (including Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views) and statutory requirementsso as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of AGF’s financial positionand its performance as represented by its results from its operations.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

AUDIT OPINION

In our opinion, the financial report of AGF:–

i) provides a true and fair view of its financial position at 31 December, 2002, and itsperformance for the period then ended; and

ii) complies with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professionalreporting requirements.

We also state that in our opinion:–

(a) the accounting records and other records and the registers required to be kept byAGF have been properly kept in accordance with relevant statutory provisions; and

(b) we have been given all information, explanations and assistance necessary for theconduct of the audit.

Stannards, Accountants & Advisors

Michael B Shulman(Registration No: 16388)Registered Company Auditor

Dated: 10th May 2003Melbourne

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Joanna Hughes – VICWanita Lynch – WAJulie-Anne Monico – ACTVal Norris – WALisa Read – NSWVal Roberts – VICKerry Bayliss – SALeanne Rycroft – SAKylie Shadbolt – QLDRebecca Stoyel – SAJenny Smith – WAMarina Sulicich – SAMichelle Telfer – WAKellie Wilson – QLDSalli Wills – WAZeena McLaughlin – VICLisa Skinner – QLDAllana Slater – WATrudy McIntosh – VICJacqui Dunn - SARhythmic GymnasticsKaren Ho – WAKasumi Takahashi – VICDanielle LeRay - NSWSport AerobicsJuanita Little – NSWDean Wright – VICLisa Osborne – VICPatsy Tierney – SAAnthony Ikin – QLDEmily Sharp - SABrooke Winzer - VICKira Morrison - SASandi Carmichael - SALauren Farry - NSWLeah Henville - WAMelissa Read - WAMelissa Davies - WATrampoline SportsJi Wallace – QLD

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AwardsLife MembersT.H. (Harry) Morris*W.E. (Bill) Wilson*J.R. (Jack) Carey*J.J. (Jim) Brown*J.A. (Jim) ThompsonL.M. (Lance) OttoV.L. (Val) BeitzelF.T. (Frances) CramptonJ.E. (Jim) BarryK.B. (Ken) WilliamsonE.A. (Anne) BighamR.B. (Bob) WherrettJ. (Jeff) ChealesM. (Margaret) Lanz* Deceased

AWARD OF MERITGraham Bond – QLDJoan Caelli – VICBarry Cheales – QLDStan Davies – VICEna Duffield – QLDNelleck Jol – WAJane Schmid – NSWMaureen Strauss – WAPhil Teare – VICChris Timpson – ACTJohn Wilby – QLDDexter Lorbach – VICAnne Bigham – SAJeff Cheales – QLDMargaret Lanz – VICAlistair Low – VIC*Frank Vig – QLDKen Williamson – VIC/ACTPeter Chen – NZLKeith Russell – ANYoshiteru Matsuzaki – JPNJohn Atkinson – GBRBob Wherrett – TAS

Warwick Forbes – ACTJu Ping Tian – ACTDr Peter Fricker – ACTDr Don McIntosh – VICLee Caelli – VICGene Schembri – ACTJonathan Hooper – VICDavid Zuker – VICKym Dowdell – QLDSteve Chetkovich – WAJacky Wood – ACTGeorge Tatai – VICTony Davis – VICHelen Colagiuri – NSWTim Quinlivan – QLDKathleen Graham – ACTElizabeth Chetkovich – WAMargaret Mary Opstelten – QLDAllen Cullen – NSWKaron Williams – WAPamela Ryan - NSW* Posthumously

ROLL OF HONOUR - GYMNASTSMen’s ArtisticGraham Bond – QLDShaw Byng – NSWStan Davies – VICBrennon Dowrick – ACTBenny de Roo – NSWPeter Hogan – NSWPeter Lloyd – VICKen Meredith – QLDLindsay Nylund – WATed Trainer – NSWBret Hudson – NSWAndrei Kravtsov – QLDPhilippe Rizzo - NSWWomen’s ArtisticMonique Allen – NSWJan Bedford – WA

FIG ELITE PINSMen’s ArtisticPhillip Cheetham NSW 1979Lindsay Nylund WA 1979Werner Birnbaum NSW 1981Shaw Byng NSW 1983Robert Edmonds QLD 1983Gennady Glyberman VIC 1983Ken Meredith QLD 1983Minouru Yamazaki NT 1983Grant Carlyon QLD 1987Tim Lees VIC 1987Brennon Dowrick ACT 1989Peter Hogan NSW 1989Bret Hudson NSW 1995Andrei Kravtsov QLD 1999Philippe Rizzo NSW 2000Women’s ArtisticKerry Bayliss SA 1979Marina Sulicich SA 1979Kellie Wilson QLD 1984Keri Battersby VIC 1984Debbie Graham NSW 1985Leanne Rycroft SA 1985Monique Allen NSW 1987Kellie Larter TAS 1987

Lisa Read NSW 1987Carolyn Stewart NSW 1987Katie Watts VIC 1987Jenny Clack WA 1989Jodie Rogers NSW 1989Kylie Shadbolt QLD 1989Michelle Telfer WA 1989Jane Warrilow WA 1989Joanna Hughes VIC 1991Julie-Anne Monico ACT 1991Brooke Gysen WA 1992Lisa Moro VIC 1995Kirsty-Leigh Brown NSW 1995Ruth Moniz NSW 1995Lisa Skinner QLD 1996Jenny Smith WA 1996Trudy McIntosh VIC 1999Allana Slater WA 1999Brooke Walker VIC 1999Jacqueline Dunn SA 2001Rhythmic GymnasticsKaren Ho WA 1983Ann Maree Kerr VIC 1983Antonietta Guida WA 1985

Kristy Darrah WA 1997Leigh Marning NSW 1999Bree Robertson NSW 1999Danielle LeRay NSW 1999Sport AerobicsMichael Betts QLD 1995Juanita Little NSW 1995Sonya Shepherd WA 1995Patsy Tierney SA 1995Eddie Walton WA 1995Dean Wright VIC 1995Todd Butland QLD 1996Trampoline SportsAdrian Wareham VIC 1999Ji Wallace QLD 1999Jacinta Harford VIC 1999Sports AcrobaticsChantelle Blackburn QLD 2000Megan Bolton QLD 2000Elena Armenis QLD 2002Tara Busbridge QLD 2002Veronica Gravolin QLD 2002

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