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South African Gymnastics Federation Annual Report 2015/2016

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Table of Contents

HONORARY MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

PROVINCIAL AFFILIATES ................................................................................................................................... 4

OFFICE BEARERS ............................................................................................................................................... 5

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................... 6

REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER .................................................................................................... 7

MARKETING REPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 14

MEDIA AND PUBLICITY REPORT ..................................................................................................................... 17

EDUCATION & TRAINING REPORT .................................................................................................................. 21

SCHOOLS GYMNASTICS REPORT................................................................................................................... 24

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (WAG) .................................................................................................... 27

MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (MAG) .......................................................................................................... 35

ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS (ACRO) .............................................................................................................. 37

TRAMPOLINE (TRA) ......................................................................................................................................... 40

GYM FOR ALL (GFA) ...................................................................................................................................... 44

ROPE SKIPPING (RS) ....................................................................................................................................... 46

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (RG) ...................................................................................................................... 49

AEROBICS GYMNASTICS (AER) ..................................................................................................................... 52

APPENDIX 1: DISCIPLINE DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................................................ 56

APPENDIX 2: SAGF CALENDAR ..................................................................................................................... 57

APPENDIX 3: INTERNATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR ...................................................................................... 63


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Honorary Members

Chief Patron

Honorable Judge C. Viljoen

Honorary Life Vice-Presidents

Mr. O. Areborn (deceased)

Mr. J.H. Olivier (deceased)

Mr. R. Froelich

Honorary Life Members

Mr. C. Reitz

Mrs. L. Francey

Mr. H. Louw

Ms. M. Blakey (deceased)

Mr. L. King

Mr. J. Cowper

Mrs. G de Jong

Mrs. F. Cruywagen

Mrs. L. de Vos (deceased)

Mr. U. Hager

Dr. W. Basson

Mr. P. Croucamp

Mr. B. Le Roux

Mrs. N. Cameron (deceased)

Mrs. J. Venter


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Provincial Affiliates

Eastern Cape Gymnastics Association

Free State Provincial Gymnastics Association

Gauteng Gymnastics Association

Northern Cape Gymnastics Association

Kwa-Zulu Natal Gymnastics Union

Limpopo Province Gymnastics Association

Mpumalanga Gymnastics Association

North West Gymnastics Association

Western Cape Gymnastics Association


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Office Bearers Board Members

PRESIDENT

Chief Executive Officer

1st Vice- President

2nd Vice- President

Transformation

Member

Schools’ Representative

Athletes’ Representative

Jerry Masia

**Elizabeth Cameron-Smith/Tseko Mogotsi

Tim Neanor

Isabel Van Achterbergh (Resigned)

Clive Naidoo

Elizabeth Cameron-Smith (Co-opted)

Melvin Edwards

Tyrone Morris

**Elizabeth Cameron-Smith resigned as CEO in May 2015, and was replaced by Tseko Mogotsi.

*Program Manager of the respective discipline

Technical Committees

Acrobatic Dance Acrobatic Gymnastics Chairperson

Member

Member

Member

Administrator

Ria Nagel

Beryl Allison

Jackie McGinn

Dawn Meyer

Beryl Allison

Technical

Development

Administration

Adri Koekemoer*

Marinda Fourie

Zelda Botha

Aerobics Gymnastics Gym For All Technical

Development

Administration

Alta Lategan*

Letitia Edwards

Stella Stewart

Technical

Development

Administration

Barbara Murphy*

Themba Lephuthing

Anton Jordaan

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical

Development

Administration

Derick Scholtz

Melvin Edwards

Allan Chadwick*

Technical

Development

Administration

Shalene Arnold

Maureen Van Rooyen*

Robyn Baker (Resigned)

/Ninette Duvenhage

Trampoline Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical

Development

Administration

Helen van der Walt*

Michelle Haasbroek

Cheryl van der Walt

Technical

Development

Administration

Ilse Laing

Liedjie Bakker

Paddy Chadwick*

Rope Skipping School’s Gymnastics Technical

Development

Administration

Tinyiko Arnold

Sipho Arthur Maseko

Sandile Percival (Resigned)

/ Keo Mokolopo*

Shirley Tsatsinyane (co-

opted)

Chairperson

Vice Chairperson

Administrator

National Events

Coordinator

Education, Training &

Development Coordinator

1st Additional Member

2nd Additional Member

Melvin Edwards

Meisie Ndala

Margaret Malatji

Bongiwe Ngcungama

Maite Raphasha

Patricia Ntlatleng

Milly Ratale


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Report of the President JERRY MASIA

The year under review has seen the federation undergo extensive transition, which began with the

retirement of CEO of 16 years, Elizabeth Cameron Smith, at the end of May 2015. We thank

Elizabeth for her insurmountable contribution made toward the growth of Gymnastics in South

Africa. New blood was ushered in with Tseko Mogotsi taking over the reins in September 2015. We

wish Tseko well with this road ahead.

The federation underwent further change, firstly, with the relocation of the central office to a new

premise in Kenilworth, Cape Town; and, secondly, with a process that would see restructuring take

place throughout the federation. The adoption of a new SAGF Constitution in the new year is

expected to be followed by amendment of constitutions in the Provincial and District Gymnastics

structures. The new committees that will be elected in the new year will have the task of overseeing

the completion of this process and lead the federation going forward.

The advent of SRSA's Transformation Charter and appointment of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG),

tasked with monitoring Transformation in sport, provide both a challenge and an opportunity for

SAGF to redesign its future. Much work needs to be done in improving our transformation statistics,

not just athletes, but including technical officials and coaches. We need to work on ways of

ensuring that Growth takes place in the federation and that we attract non-Gymnastics people to

our sport. This will be key in securing sustainability of our sport for the future.

We are very proud of our Artistic and Rhythmic candidates who gave their very best to achieve the

Olympic Games qualifying criteria. Congratulations go to Ryan Patterson, whose performance at

the 2015 World Championships resulted in him qualifying for the Rio Olympic Games Test Event.

Grace Legote and Claudia Cummins did well to attain first and second highest Africa placings at

their respective World Championships, and the potential of earning continental spots for the Rio

Olympic Games.

Thank you to all of the Staff, Board, Program Management Teams, Provinces, Districts, coaches,

judges, volunteers and parents, who have all contributed in the events and many successes of this

year. The collaborated effort and diligence has led to the federation receiving the FIG Meritorious

Award and achieving a top 10 federation ranking in FIG.

Jerry Masia

SAGF PRESIDENT


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17.4%

25.7%52.4%

2.6%0.1%0.9% 0.9%Membership Fees

Grants

ParticipantsContributions

Interest

Sponsorship

Report of the Chief Executive Officer TSEKO MOGOTSI

OVERVIEW

This report covers the period from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016. During this period, the Board, the

nine Program Management Teams and the staff governed and administered Gymnastics at a

National level. They interacted with the gymnastics fraternity via the SAGF Provinces on a day-to-

day basis and formally reported back at the Annual General Meeting on 05 December 2015. The

SAGF Board held four Board Meetings and interacted on a daily basis by email.

FINANCES

We handled over R13 630 952 in the 2015/2016 financial year.

Income

Period

Apr ’15- Mar ‘16 Apr ’14- Mar ‘15 Apr ’13- Mar ‘14

Income SAGF R13,630,952 R16,141,582 R22,062,177

Expenditure R14,612,196 R15,219,228 R18,138,318

Surplus/ (Deficit) (R981,244) R922,354 R3,923,859

The income was derived from:

Membership Fees 17,4%

Grants (International and

National) 25,7%

Participants Contributions 52,4%

Interest 2,6%

Sponsorship 0,1%

Publications 0,9%

Other 0,9%

Period


Membership Fees R2,367,085 R1,943,384 R1,422,348

Grants (International and National) R3,501,764 R3,190,807 R3,910,793

Participants’ Contributions R7,141,004 R10,367,253 R11,788,448

Interest R348,483 R359,371 R400,361

Sponsorship R20,000 R65,632 R4,040,847

Publications R127,011 R95,735 R282,903

Other R125,605 R119,399 R216,477

TOTAL R13,630,952 R16,141,582 R22,062,177


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The expenditure was composed of:

Disciplines 59,5% Development/Grants 18,9% Administration 17,9% Meetings 2,0% Depreciation 0,9% Publications 0,5% Other 0,3%

Period


Disciplines R8,696,286 R9,901,311 R3,667,145

Development/Grants R2,758,772 R2,640,660

Administration R2,613,772 R2,194,011 R1,890,195

Meetings R297,479 R193,101 R137,790

Depreciation R135,743 R150,304 R97,433

Publications R67,578 R110,771 R211,515

Other R42,566 R29,070 R27,829

TOTAL R14,612,196 R15,219,228 R18,138,317

GRANTS

The following grants were received from:

Period


Sport & Recreation SA R2,000,000 R1,800,000 R2,000,000

SASCOC R163,812 R191,864 R138,946

Lottery R594,960 R670,000 R1,500,00

FIG R251,247 R128,975 R121,847

Zone 3 R490,981 R397,062 R150,000

Other R764 R2,906 -

TOTAL R3,501,764 R3,190,807 R3,910,793

59.5%18.9%

17.9%

2.0% 0.9% 0.5% 0.3%

Disciplines

Development/Grants

Administration

Meetings

Depreciation

Publications

Other


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The grant from Sport and Recreation South Africa was spent on the following projects:

Period


International Events R525,000 R154,000 R260,000

Development R285,000 R383,000 R480,000

Club Development R40,000 R148,000 -

Administration R200,000 R200,000 R200,000

School Sport R800,000 R800,000 R800,000

Zone VI (Region 5) R150,000 R115,000 R260,000

TOTAL R2,000,000 R1,800,000 R2,000,000

Lottery Distribution Agency

The Lottery advertisement for applications appeared in January 2015. SAGF submitted its

application in February 2015 and was most fortunate to receive approval for a R1,2 million grant.

The grant was allocated as follows:

Transformation and Development R558,000

Domestic Participation R390,000

Equipment for National Academy R85,000

Capacity Building R47,000

Administration R120,000

TOTAL R1,200,000

REGISTRATIONS

Our membership numbers (December 2015) entered on our database reached a total figure of

27,656. The registration help-desk manned by Mark Mkorongo continues to assist the regions’

administrators to master our on-line registration Program. The late online registration system as well

as the penalty system have encouraged provinces to meet the registration deadlines and are

ensuring that individuals can only participate in SAGF events if they are registered. The registration

figures below include multi-discipline participation as well as any multiple roles by individuals.

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Two provinces reached the 8,000 and more target (Gauteng and Western Cape) and 1 province

has over 2,000 members (North West). Only 2 provinces have under 1,000 members (Limpopo and

Northern Cape). Our gratitude must be extended to all the members, clubs and institutions who

comply and do register all their members.

Participants Percentage

EASTERN CAPE 1 715 6,2%

FREE STATE 1 024 3,7%

GAUTENG 8 560 31,0%

KWA-ZULU NATAL 1 610 5,8%

LIMPOPO 904 3,3%

MPUMALANGA 1 532 5,5%

NORTH WEST 2 581 9,3%

NORTHEN CAPE 892 3,2%

WESTERN CAPE 8 838 32,0%

TOTAL 27 656 100,0%

The breakdown of the registration per discipline is as follows:

DISCIPLINES Dec 2015

ACRO 1 362 4,9%

AD 587 2,1%

AER 963 3,5%

GFA 2 457 8,9%

MAG 2 774 10,0%

RG 2 495 9,0%

TRA 5 761 20,8%

WAG 6 899 24,9%

Rope Skipping 825 3,0%

Schools Participants 3 523 12,7%

Supporters 10 0,04%

TOTAL: 27 656 100%

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ADMINISTRATION

During the year, we had some staff changes. Elizabeth Cameron Smith retired early in the financial

year as the CEO of the federation and was replaced by Tseko Mogotsi, formerly the federation's

Chief Operations Officer. Elizabeth had been the CEO for 16 years. The federation is indebted to

her for the work she contributed in building the federation to what it is today. The COO position has

not been refilled. An adjustment to the administration structure will be made in the new year.

The office relocated from Newlands to new premises in Kenilworth, Cape Town, during the month

of August 2015. Robyn Viljoen resigned as the Local Events Coordinator in December 2015 and was

replaced by Warren Lucas. The disciplines and Provinces continue to rely mostly on volunteers.

This is not an ideal situation and the Federation needs to give serious thought to how we can

improve this situation.

SUPPORT FROM MACRO BODIES

Our Programs have benefitted from the support of the various macro bodies at various levels. This

support has not only enabled the federation to participate in various activities both locally and

abroad, but it also enhanced the development of our athletes, coaches, officials and

administrators. Funding from Lottery and SRSA have already outlined above. Below is a summary of

support from the other macro bodies.

In the past year the South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has

given support towards 2 athletes through the Operation Excellence Program (OPEX), namely:

Kirsten Beckett (WAG) and Grace Legote (RG). SASCOC also support the participation of Team

South Africa at the multi-code event, the African Games in Congo. Gymnasts performed

exceptionally well at this event by winning a total of 15 medals in the MAG, WAG & Aerobic

categories.

Macsteel Maestros continue to support our gymnasts in the various provinces. The Program is

offered to increase the capacity of sports persons and equips each athlete with the skills to be

successful in and outside of competition as well as during and after their sporting careers.

FIG, through its UAG Zone funding, have made it possible for the hosting of the Rhythmic FIG Age-

Group Program in South Africa. The Rhythmic Age-Group Program follows the successful

implementation of the Artistic Age-Group Program. This FIG Age-Group Program is a world-wide

intervention Program that is designed to assist developing nations to play "catch-up" to the highly

developed Gymnastics nations in their junior Programs. Grace Legote (RG) also received the IOC

scholarship funding from the FIG, which has mostly assisted her in sustaining an active international

participation Program.

With regard to other Gymnastics federations, on the one hand 2015 saw the final leg of the

partnership with USA Gymnastics on the USA Global Ambassador Program. The US Olympic Coach,

Kelli Hill, hosted the final coaching clinic in Pretoria for the WAG coaches and gymnasts in efforts to

improve the quality of coaching in South Africa. On the other hand, SAGF has embarked on a

partnership with the Japanese Gymnastics Association whom have committed to an exchange

Program with SAGF to assist the federation qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Trampoline

and MAG.

SAGF appreciates the contribution of the various macro bodies to the development of our sport of

Gymnastics.


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HIGH PERFORMANCE

Below are the highlights from High Performance Programs for the year under review.

African Games, Congo, September 2015

SAGF participated with a total of 8 gymnasts in the WAG and MAG categories, and 3 gymnasts in

Aerobic category. The team returned with a total of 15 medals. Medals standings were as follows:

Discipline Gold Silver Bronze Total

WAG 3 3 1 7

MAG - 1 2 3

AER 2 3 - 5

TOTAL 5 7 3 15

2016 Olympic Games Qualification to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

SAGF entered the race for Olympic Qualification at the World Championships of MAG, WAG and

RG in 2015. Ryan Patterson (MAG) was the top African gymnast at the World Championships and

additionally earned a direct spot at the Rio Test Event, the final leg of Olympic qualification. Grace

Legote (RG) also achieved top African gymnast position while Claudia Cummins (WAG) was 2nd in

Africa and attained a 3rd reserve placing to participate at the Rio Test Event.

2017 World Games Qualification to Wroclaw, Poland

Three gymnasts have been selected by FIG thus far to participate at the World Games in Wroclaw,

Poland in 2017. Bianca Zoonekynd and Offering Tlaka earned spots for South Africa in Women's

Tumbling and Men's DMT respectively. Bianca won an additional reserve spot on Women's DMT.

Grace Legote was awarded continental position for Rhythmic Gymnastics.

African Championships (MAG, WAG, AER) - Algiers, Algeria, March 2016

SAGF only participated with 2 out of the 3 disciplines in the Junior and Senior categories at the

African Championships in Algeria and returned with a total of 25 medals. Summary of medals

standings were as follows:

Discipline Gold Silver Bronze Total

WAG 2 10 7 19

AER 2 3 1 6

TOTAL 4 13 8 25

CONCLUSION

Our appreciation needs to be extended to our current sponsors and donors:

FIG for Zone 3 Development Funds and bursaries

Sport and Recreation South Africa

National Lotteries Commission

SASCOC

MacSteel Maestro’s assistance to our individual high performance gymnasts which greatly

assisted them in preparing for their national and international competitions

USA Gymnastics for sponsoring the Global Ambassador Program.

Japanese Gymnastics Association for the 2020 Partnership

Provincial Departments of Sport for assisting our Provinces


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All the successes we have enjoyed during this period would not have been possible without the

sacrifices of the many individuals, both voluntary and paid staff. I would like to express my

gratitude to all for their contributions.

A special word of thanks to:

SAGF Board: Jerry, Tim, Isabel, Clive, Melvin, Tyrone and Elizabeth

Former CEO: Elizabeth

Program Managers: Paddy, Allan, Maureen, Alta, Helen, Barbara, Adri, Sandile and Keo

Central Staff: Caron, Judy, Hendrick, Leanne, Anna, Mark, Karen, Robyn and

Warren

Technical Administrators: Allan, Paddy and Cheryl

Projects: Gheorghe, Louis and Pamela

It has been an honour to manage and direct the Federation during the past year.

Tseko Mogotsi

SAGF Chief Executive Officer


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Marketing Report PAMELA MUDLEY, SAGF Marketing Consultant

INTRODUCTION

The Marketing role is becoming more entrenched in the Federation, with various Disciplines

acknowledging the need to have the marketing function, as it creates the awareness and builds

demand for our sport. The Marketing function over the stipulated period has embarked on an

increased number of projects and initiatives than the previous year. The Marketing Strategy for 2016

is closely aligned to overall strategy of SAGF – Growth Strategy. A key focus over the past few

months is to maximize the awareness of gymnastics by working with various strategic partners,

different platforms and continue to develop a marketing culture within our organisation.

KEY PROJECTS / PARTNERSHIPS / INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED IN THIS PERIOD

Mindset TV

Mindset TV has 2 channels that are broadcasted to approximately 800,000 schools and various

community centers. Many schools use Mindset platform as a learning aid. A promo video for the

Schools Program was aired on Mindset TV for a period of 8 weeks, and continues to be aired on an

adhoc basis.

The medium of television is still popular - Mindset TV is targeted to our specific target market for the

Schools Program (pupils, teachers, principals, community centers, teacher learning centers). This

advertising on the Mindset channel valued at more than R300, 000.00 was given to SAGF

complimentary. The continued partnership however, involves an investment to produce a series of

episodes- these episodes will be aired weekly for a period of 30 weeks.

This platform serves an effective medium to promote and educate the target market on the

Schools program - actual stats can be retrieved to measure return on investment. Due to budget

constraints, SAGF is unable to embark on this project during this period – the search continues to

find a suitable sponsor for this project.

Rand Easter Show 2015

The federation showcased Rope Skipping at the Rand Easter Show. Teams from Mpumalanga and

Gauteng performed and engaged with the patrons attending the Rand Show.

Overall the performance was good and the crowds were entertained, achieving our objective of

creating awareness of our sport.

Sponsor: Sportslab

A potential sponsorship opportunity was identified with Sportslab. Sportslab is a producer of all

natural health supplements that enhance performance in athletes and active people. A trial

project was implemented with selected SAGF gymnasts (6 gymnasts) - Initial phase involved a

selected number of gymnasts receiving sponsorship supplements for a period of 4 months.

Following this initial phase, a joint venture was proposed for Sportslab and SAGF to work together.

This entailed SAGF endorsing Sportslab products that our sponsored gymnasts were using. In return

Sportslab would pay out a portion of funds received from all sales done via various online platforms.

A joint venture was not concluded due to controversy surrounding supplements.


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National Gymnastics Day 2015

In 2015, was the inaugural launch of the National Gymnastics Day (NGD) event. NGD will be an

annual event going forward. The event was started in the USA some 20 years ago, and has proven

to grow over the years in popularity and attracting sponsorships. A limited number of Clubs

participated in the NGD 2015, good response was displayed on all social media sites - evidence

that some Clubs want to promote gymnastics and their Clubs. There is a need for a more

aggressive campaign for 2016 - if possible, to attract a sponsor, prizes could be attached for

various categories of participation.

National Events

Marketing contributes to various national and international events (Gym Games, High Performance

Artistic Nationals, and the Region 5 Gymnastics Competition) to work with strategic partners to

lobby support and assistance. We have worked successfully in partnership with Municipalities

(Cape Town, City of Tshwane and City of Johannesburg) to gain sponsorship of key services such as

Emergency Medical Services, security, financial support and other related services.

Arnold Classics 2016

Participation in this inaugural international event is a great privilege for our sport. A sporting

weekend commences from the 27th to 29th May 2016. Gymnastics is one of the 47 codes of sport

participating, our gymnasts, approximately 200, will be part of the 10,000 participants in this event.

The two disciplines showcasing at this event are Acrobatic Gymnastics and Aerobic Gymnastics.

SAGF will be hosting a Provincial competition and National competition, respectively at the Arnold

Classic Africa. The magnitude of this event, together with the media platforms that will be created,

will provide great exposure for gymnastics and assist in building interest for our sport.

Being part of this inaugural event will further allow SAGF to leverage this opportunity in future years

to attain better positioning for gymnastics. Networking with various strategic partners in this event is

a high priority, as this would help to advance our agenda of the growth strategy for gymnastics.

Blue Bulls Partnership

A partnership is being built with the Blue Bulls rugby club. Gymnastics demonstrations would form

part of the entertainment on match days. The marketing team of the Blue Bulls is on a mission to

advance the stadium experience for their fans – the recent addition of the “Kiddies Zone” is one

such initiative. Gymnastics provides the ideal fit in fulfilling the entertainment role in this zone.

The popularity of the Blue Bulls brand and its large presence on social media and traditional media

platforms make the Blue Bulls partnership an ideal vehicle for increasing the awareness of

gymnastics, thus, improving our positioning. The strategic partnership with Blue Bulls will create

greater exposure for gymnastics and assist in securing potential sponsors as the relationship

develops.

The New Schools Gymnastics Program

Marketing forms a key component in the new Schools Gymnastics Program. Marketing is part of the

project development committee – a basic draft proposal has been formulated.

SAGF is currently developing a strategic partnership with Vitality (Discovery Group) to using

research findings from the Healthy Active Kids South Africa report and their schools program. SAGF

would like to pilot a Schools Gymnastics Program with the guidance and assistance from key role-

players, to build a pragmatic effective model for the Schools Gymnastics Program in order to

increase participation in gymnastics.

Sponsorship Database

Ongoing attempts to build the database for sponsors. Potential sponsors/ strategic alliance partners

that have been approached in this period include Mindset TV, TicketPro, TMZ Foundation and

Takealot. A more aggressive approach to grow the sponsor database will be employed over the

next few months.


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KEY PROJECTS/INITIATIVES FOR THE PERIOD AHEAD

National Gymnastics Day 2016

Planning for this event is scheduled for Saturday 17th September 2016, will commence soon. The

goal is to attain greater participation in 2016 – we need to optimize this platform to attain more

awareness.

The project proposes to obtain permission from most major shopping complexes across the country

to allow gymnastics demonstrations on NGD on their premises. A collaborative approach will be

enforced with Provinces, Clubs and Marketing to make this day a success.

Merchandising

The merchandise project will be piloted at the HP Artistic Nationals taking place in Durban, June-

July 2016. We are testing the opportunity for sales of custom SAGF designed merchandise to

gymnasts, clubs and spectators.

National Events

Marketing will contribute to all National events by attracting sponsorships and building strategic

partnerships with the relevant stakeholders, Provincial government and municipalities.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the Marketing role continues to be restricted due to resources (both financial and

other). However despite these obstacles, there are a number of strategic projects that Marketing

continues to pursue – progress is being made to grow the brand equity of SAGF and improve the

positioning of gymnastics, with a keen focus on the growth strategy for the Federation.

Pamela Mudley

SAGF Marketing Consultant


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Media and Publicity Report ANNA HARTLEY, SAGF Media & Publicity Officer

GYMNASTICS IN THE MEDIA

The year in review, April 2015 – March 2016, was an eventful year for media and publicity. Publicity

refers to information being dispersed about the organisation, its products, and its people. The

medium in which this is carried out is through the media, be it print, broadcast or internet. Media

attention in the year in review was garnered through athlete achievements, federation activity &

events and extraordinary federation news.

ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS

From an athlete point of view, the federation’s focus is that of its high performance priority athletes,

where their successes and achievements attained at home and abroad are publicized.

The high priority gymnasts who received the most media attention during this year of review were

the Aerobic Trio of Wilson Mafona, Dominque Mann and Happy Ledwaba; Trampoline gymnasts

Bianca Zoonekynd, Lucky Radebe and Offering Tlaka; Acrobatic gymnasts Armand Koekemoer

and Noelle Geeringh; Rhythmic Gymnast Grace Legote; Artistic Women gymnasts Kirsten Beckett,

Claudia Cummins and Bianca Mann; and finally Artistic Men’s gymnast Ryan Patterson.

The year in review saw the rise of Grace Legote, who has steadily over the past two years

transformed into a gymnastics “star”. Much focus and attention was administered to Grace in

attaining media attention, with the media reciprocating. This attention proved dividends, with

Grace and coach, Tatiana Lavrentchouk-Vizer, been nominated as Athlete and Coach of the Year

respectively at the highest Sports Awards for Women in South Africa, the SPAR gsport Awards which

is spearheaded by Kass Naidoo and endorsed by the Minister of Sport an Recreation South Africa,

Honourable Fikile Mbalula. Grace was in contention for Women Athlete of the Year, alongside

Caroline Wotsman from Athletics and Rowing pair Lee-ann Persse and Nadine Smith. The 2015 Two

Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon winner, Caroline Wotsman, eventually won the title.

Additionally, Grace has an international following which no other South African Gymnast has ever

had. Grace’s fame has brought more attention to the sport of gymnastics and is good publicity for

gymnastics, for SAGF and for Africa as a whole. If she participates at the Rio Olympic Games she

would be the only black Rhythmic gymnast competing at the Games.

The sport can look forward to an additional star on the rise, in the name of Ryan Patterson, who has

qualified for the Rio Olympic Test Event, and has the possibility of being the first South African Men’s

Artistic Gymnast to participate at an Olympic Games in over 50 years. With it being an Olympic

year, the federation looks forward to being part of the hype and build-up which comes with having

representation on Team South Africa. Media seek out Olympic qualifiers and it will be fantastic for

the federation and gymnastics to one of the sporting codes on the final list of participants.

FEDERATION EVENTS

The spot light on gymnastics also materialized through three event productions which aired on

SuperSport Channel 8 during this financial period. A one hour highlights package was broadcast for

federation events, namely, the Artistic National Gymnastics Championships 2015; the SA Gym

Games 2015 and the Region 5 Gymnastics Competition 2015, enabling an opportunity to showcase

gymnastics on television. This television time has come at no cost to the federation, and enabled

through the SASCOC Sport Special Program. Additionally, a one hour highlights package of the


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SA Gym Games 2014 still airs on the Mindset Channel. This production was produced by the

federation through GetaGrip Productions. This once off production still bears fruit, allowing further

publicity of the sport of gymnastics on the DSTV platform.

FEDERATION NEWS

In addition to athletes and events, the federation also sparked media interest with the retirement of

Elizabeth Cameron Smith and the appointment of Tseko Mogotsi as the new CEO. The federation,

appearing on the FIG List of Meritorious Federations, also assisted in creating additional publicity for

the federation. Sadly, news of gymnastics not included as a sporting code for the Commonwealth

Games 2022 also created in stir in the media, and will continue to do so until this issue is resolved.

SAGF WEBSITE

The SAGF website remains a vital portal for members, general public and stakeholders to find

information pertaining to gymnastics in South Africa. The circulars, syllabus, latest news,

achievements, event information, results etc. can be found on this website, which is updated on a

regular basis. Much time and effort goes into maintaining the website, which serves all disciplines.

The SAGF website has received 206 862 page views in this financial year alone.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The federation utilizes the social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter and its own YouTube

channel. These social media sights are updated on a regular basis, with it being the first port of call

for most members to attain the latest information. The federation continues to grow steadily on

these platforms, with a fair amount of interaction. The federation currently has 3,782 likes on

Facebook, with 891 followers on Twitter.

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS USED BY THE FEDERATION IN THE YEAR OF REVIEW:

BROADCAST – TELEVISION

- Sportat10

- Top Billing

- Ann7 News

- EWN Sports

- SABC Africa News Live

- SABC Sports Buzz

- 100% Youth

- Against all odds

- Mindset TV

- Women in Sport

Series

- SuperSport

Channel 8

PRINT

- Love Life Magazine

- Mail and Guardian

- Cosmopolitan Magazine

- SASCOC Road to Rio

Magazine

- Drum Magazine

- Forbes Africa Magazine

- Weekend Argus

- Cape Argus, Pretoria News,

Star

- Rapport Newspaper

- Sports Illustrated Magazine

BROADCAST - RADIO

- SAFM

- SABC Radio

- Radio 2000

- Metro FM

ONLINE

- SASCOC Road to Rio

- Game On Online

Magazine

- Gsport4Girls

- FIG Website

- Sports Industry Online

- All Africa News

- Youth Fit Africa

- Sport 24


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SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

Highly skilled and knowledgeable Program

management and coaches who are able to

assist with information when needed, e.g. for

circulars, interviews..

Have existing “stars” to work with who are

performing and improving on the

international scene.

Dynamic and diverse nature of the sport,

there is a “story” for everyone.

Gymnastics being part of the School Sport

Program, with SRSA placing much emphasis

on Schools.

Social media growing and members

interacting (Facebook and Twitter activity).

Marketing initiatives to aid in creating

awareness for the sport, hopefully attract a

sponsor.

Federation still falling short when it comes to

promoting gymnastics as one unit. Members

do not understand that the public sees

“gymnastics” as one sport and not only in

their respective disciplines.

Disciplines still operate in silos and focus only

on their own discipline, not looking at

opportunities for collaboration.

The SAGF is seen as an “office” and not an

entity with which they belong to.

Too many courses / competitions taking

place throughout the year, very disjointed

and difficult to promote gymnastics as one

sport when each discipline functions

autonomously

Education and Training information

regarding coaching and judging is lacking

and also disjointed, many struggles are face

wrt promotion of this side of federation.

Very small Marketing Budget, difficult to plan

marketing strategy or utilize paid forms of

media.

Insufficient Branding Material due to lack of

budget.

Federation dependent on “Free Media” due

to lack of budget.

Gymnastics events are not dynamic, comes

across as boring on television. We lack the

level of gymnastics which is required to

make it look vibrant and lively for TV. Venues

used are not best suited for television

production and attaining best camera views

and shots

Difficult to film major events with multiple

disciplines competing at the same time, not

possible to attain the best footage of all

disciplines due to disciplines competing at

different venues which are miles apart.

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Continue good working relationship with

SASCOC Broadcasting Production Crew.

Opportunity to attain greater publicity for

the sport through Arnold Classic event.

Capitalize on any gymnasts who may qualify

for Rio Olympic Games.

Capitalize on this sport being THE

FOUNDATION sport of ALL sports.

Capitalize on National Gymnastics Day,

need greater buy-in from members of

federation to be able to create great

awareness and publicity of gymnastics.

As Media & Publicity officer, would like to

Members not supportive enough of SAGF

initiatives / campaigns.

Negativity on Social Media platforms

from own federation members.

Losing gymnastics “stars” due to lack of

sponsorship for the gymnasts or their

ability to stay in the sport.

Other minor sports also fighting for same

“free media” space.

Gymnastics is not portrayed as a Team

Sport, our sport is losing out on new

initiatives such as the Varsity Sports craze

or Sport Leagues being created by the


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initiate a “squad” concept - consisting of

gymnasts who compete on national level,

across all our disciplines. This “squad” will

represent SA Gymnastics and will be our

“Springboks” or “Bafana Bafana”. Would like

to give our “squad” a catchy name, one

which the public can grow an affinity

towards.

Potential for growth in the Social Media

department via Instagram and LinkedIn, as

well as potential to have a Federation app.

Opportunities exist in respect of finding a

partner / sponsor whom can provide a cash

injection to assist with marketing and

publicity initiatives of the sport.

Minister of Sport e.g. Hockey and

Netball.

World moving very quickly with regard to

digital media, we may get left behind if

we do not keep up with latest trends.

Being left out of CWG 2022 in Durban,

massive threat to the potential growth of

the sport.

In conclusion, through the dissemination of information, media & publicity enables stories about

gymnastics to be heard and information and activities of the federation to be known. Many thanks

goes to the SAGF Program Management and amazing gymnasts who provide information,

interviews and multimedia on a timely basis, enabling this role to be carried out in an efficient and

effective manner.

Anna Hartley

SAGF Media and Publicity Officer


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Education & Training Report LOUIS FOURIE, Education and Training Coordinator

INTRODUCTION

Thank you to SAGF board for the opportunity to be involved with SASCOC to align our education

and training with The National Coaches Framework.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

We are in the process of finalizing the SAGF Coaching Policy. Within this policy the formation of a

National Coaches Commission (NCC) is included, although the policy is currently still dynamic we

have gone ahead and put the structures in place. The NCC is intended to form the Education and

Training silo in the SAGF context. It is still unclear on which level we will report into – CEO or board.

NATIONAL COACHES COMMISSION STRUCTURE (NCC)

Portfolio Name

National Director of Coaching Louis Fourie

Qualified PCD Tammy Johnson

Qualified PCD none

Provincial Lead person Sharon Miller

Provincial Lead Person Patricia Ntlatleng

Coaches Association representative N/A

Administrator Zelda Botha

Co-opted Alta Lategan

Schools representative – (to sit in on commission) Caron Henry

MEETINGS

The Provincial lead personnel met in January 2016 where the above committee/commission was

selected. According to the draft Coaching policy the commission members are to meet three

times a year, next at the Gym Games and then at the end of the year.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Coaches Educators development according to new coaching framework:

Status of National Coaches' Developer (NCD)

Louis Fourie completed all three phases of training successfully and has been deemed competent

by SASCOC and been granted the National Coaches Developer designation.

Status of Provincial Coaches’ Developers (PCDs)

Tammy’s PCD qualification was confirmed and she attended the graduation in KZN. The following

members are given the opportunity to RPL as PCD’s or Assistant PCD’s during 2016:

PCD’s – Zelda Botha, and Richard Marshall

Asst. PCD’s – Cornel v d Westhuizen, Alta Lategang, Patricia Ntalaleng, Lebogang

Ramokopelwa and Sharon Miller.


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They are to provide evidence that they are fulfilling these roles and must be assessed by the

SASCOC RPL committee. The above learners need to submit the following:

1. Minimum of 15 RPL applications from their province to NCD.

2. Finalise a date for their practical evaluation NCD can forward to SASCOC RPL committee.

Status of our Federation's coaches:

Our level 1 and 2 coaches in KZN have gone through the RPL process and we are happy to confirm

that the following coaches’ designations have been confirmed by SASCOC:

Coach Assistants:

Yvonne Garland, Thobeka Mqadi, Pearl Cele, Caron Henry, Wellington Magwaza and Gail

Adamson

Coaches:

Kim Paul and Tamaryn Dent

All level 1 and 2 coaches, across the country, have been given the opportunity to apply to be RPL

into Coach Assistant designation through the hosting of RPL Information meetings across the

country and distribution of RPL application forms. Our provincial Lead personnel are driving this

within the provinces. We are in the process of giving all our coaches the opportunity to RPL during

2016.

We are launching the RPL process for our higher level coaches from April 2016.

Although our focus in 2015/2016 is and was RPL we still had discipline and coaching training that

took place across the country.

Officials/Judges Education and Training

In the previous report the need for an Officials developer was mentioned. Unfortunately Sonja

Winde has emigrated. We will have to source a new candidate moving forward.

Administrators Education and Training

We would like to start considering administrators training, specifically as part of the Education and

Training section in the federation.

SWOT ANALYSIS


We have embarked on the alignment

process with SASCOC which only 10 other

sporting federations in SA have done.

We have progressed very well in aligning

with the National Coaches Framework.

We have very strong lead personnel in every

province who must take ownership of the

position and drive coaching in their

respective province

We need to comply with the demands

associated with the alignment process.

We need a full time lead person in Gauteng

as our biggest workforce is in this province.

Remuneration of the lead people needs

attention.


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Our coaches will be able to register with the

Coaches Professional Board if we continue

on this path effectively.

Not keeping up with alignment process may

lead to the federation falling behind

nationally.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to be able to comply with the demands of alignment process the NCD and PCD’s needs to

be employed on full time basis.

CONCLUSION

We are at a very critical point in the development and alignment of the education system.

Resources need to be allocated towards this to ensure that we stay on track. Various policy

documents have been drawn up by the NCC and the newly elected Executive Committee is

asked to please prioritize perusal, acceptance and implementation of these policies to ensure

compliance on all levels.

By Louis Fourie

Education and Training Coordinator


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Schools Gymnastics Report CARON HENRY, SAGF Gym for All and Schools Gymnastics Manager

INTRODUCTION

Schools Gymnastics continues to grow in numbers and the gap in the level of coaching and

judging between Schools and Federation is diminishing. 925 participants attended the schools

sponsored E&T programs, of which 518 were teachers (56%). There is now an understanding in most

provinces that cooperation and assistance go a long way to benefit schools and school gymnasts

as well as the provincial structures.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Chairperson Melvin Edwards

Vice Chairperson Meisie Ndala

Administrator Margaret Malatji

National Events Coordinator Bongiwe Ngcungama

ET&D Coordinator Maite Raphasha

Additional member Patricia Ntlantleng

Additional member Milly Ratale

Federation member (ex officio) Caron Henry

MEETINGS

The Schools Committee and I communicated via email and sms/WhatsApp, with an informal

meeting taking place at the National Championships in December. JNTT meetings with SRSA held

on 25th April 2015, 15th August 2015, 29th September 2015, 17th October 2015, 19 November 2015 and

12 February 2016. These meetings were attended between Caron Henry, Tseko Mogotsi and Meisie

Ndala.


Coaches Education and Training

Of the 11 Gymnastics Leader courses that took place 2015/16 – teachers attended 8 of the courses.

Central Gauteng, Northern Gauteng and Eastern Cape had no teachers attending. In total 88

teachers attended, comprising of 35.6% of the participants.

Of the 9 Level 1 or Level 1 RPL courses that were held in 2015/16, 41 teachers attended the courses.

This comprises 17.4% of the participants. Elementary workshops and discipline specific workshops (in

the disciplines of MAG, RS and AER) took place in 5 Provinces – EC, FS, KZN, LIM, NW. A total of 216

teachers attended these workshops – comprising 90.8% of the participants.

Judges Education and Training

Level 1 Judge’s courses were held in 5 Provinces across the disciplines of MAG, RS and AER. In total

12 courses were held, attended by 173 teachers (84%) as indicated below:

EC – AER, MAG, RS

FS – RS

KZN – MAG, RS


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LIM – AER, MAG x2, RS

NC – MAG, RS

Approximately 150 of these judges passed the exams in their chosen discipline and will be an asset

to the District and Provincial Federation and Schools structures.

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

The competitive season culminated with the 2015 National Schools Championships which took

place in Pretoria 10th – 15th December 2015. Eight of the 9 Provinces participated in the gymnastics

competitions in the disciplines of Aerobic Gymnastics (AER), Artistic Gymnastics (ART) and Rope

Skipping (RS). Northern Cape did not send a team. A total of 160 gymnasts, 48 coaches and team

managers and 24 judges were involved. The gymnasts were all between the ages of 10 and 14

years.

After excellent results and narrowly winning the competition in 2014, Mpumalanga did not rest on

their laurels. Throughout the year, they displayed significant commitment to achieving even better

results in 2015 – which they achieved in spectacular fashion – beating the 2nd place Province by 15

points. KZN finished in 2nd place with Gauteng and Western Cape in 3rd place.

SCHOOLS AND TRANSFORMATION

The funding that is provided to the Federation from SRSA Schools funding has gone a long way to

provide access to coach and judge education and training for our teachers. Many thanks need to

go to the facilitators who have made themselves available for all the workshops and courses. This

process is forging a pathway for our schools gymnasts to not only experience gymnastics for the first

time, but also to cross over to the Federation programs with ease.

TALENT IDENTIFICATION (TID)

A total of 190 gymnasts identified in the various TID processes in AER, MAG, WAG and RS benefitted

from additional funding for training and/or competitive attendance.

DEVELOPMENT

The number of schools registered on the SAGF Database system is growing and now constitutes

close to 60% of the “clubs” registered.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Funding from SRSA for the programs.

AER and RS programs are easy to roll out.

Strong National Federation support.

Competitive program for 2016 is the same as

the 4 disciplines within the Federation.

Lack of Federation structures at District level

– hampering development.

Communication – National to

Province/District, and amongst role players

within Provinces.

Schools not registering with the Federation –

this is the only way we can communicate

with them regularly.

Lack of artistic apparatus at schools will

hamper MAG and WAG growth at school

level.


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Growth within schools gymnastics for the

smaller disciplines of AER and RS.

Providing the necessary training and events

for gymnasts and coaches – joint Federation

and schools trainings.

Growth in the number of qualified judges.

Clubs can benefit from the growth of schools

gymnastics – with minimal increase of costs.

School participants can compete with Club

gymnasts – same routines

TID opportunities for “later developer”

disciplines – RS, AER.

Lack of structures at District level resulting in

no regular events for gymnasts to take part in

– no leagues/competitions.

Inactive Provincial school committees. 1 or 2

people are doing the work.

Clubs lack motivation to assist with schools

gymnastics development.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The formation of operative district Federation structures will assist the growth of schools gymnastics –

benefiting both the schools and the clubs in the district.

The additional trained judges will assist provinces when they host District, Provincial or Zonal events.

The training and qualifications are the same, and should be tapped into.

CONCLUSION

The Education and Training processes will provide the Federation with a growing pool of coaches

and judges. This will benefit districts and Provinces. The more exposure school children get to

gymnastics at school level, the greater the level of their Fundamental movement skills. This in turn

should promote an improvement across all codes of sport in the long term.

More Provinces are realising that the 2 streams of gymnastics (schools and federation) are mutually

beneficial and the move to using the same program in schools that exists with the discipline will

provide less confusion and more opportunities for our gymnasts to compete.

By Caron Henry on behalf of

Melvin Edwards

Chairperson National Schools Committee


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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) PADDY CHADWICK

INTRODUCTION

2015 /2016 has been another active and productive year. The WAG PM continues to be a hard

working unit with good communication, mostly via email and/or phone calls. We have been

active in all aspects of the discipline, 4 competition programs:

Level 1-3 Activities

Level 4-6 Activities

Level 7 – 10 Activities

HP Activities Class 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4 + Junior & Senior Olympic Activities including trials and

selection events

Education: coaches and judges training on all levels, and a most successful Pre-Junior international

training camp, as well as Provincial initiatives.

In 2015 & 2016 we set about a new initiative - WAG Levels clinics, serving every Province, and

WAG HP assistance to 3 identified Provinces: Western Cape / KZN / Gauteng, providing regular

intervention with HP coach as a facilitator for local squad training sessions.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Paddy Chadwick Program Manager / Judging / Finances / Admin

Managing selection national matters

Liedjie Bakker Levels Program / Events related to Levels Program / related circulars

Coaches Education representative on Coaches Education Sub

committee

Ilse Laing HP / Class Program / related circulars / International Events

Managing Training camps

MEETINGS

November 2015: Selection Meetings following every trial and national event. All communication via

email and phone calls.

WAG HP Technical Assemblies: take place at every National Championships. Open to and

attended by all coaches and judges present at the event.

WAG Levels 1-6 Technical Assemblies: take place during the Gym Games. These meetings are well

attended and it is apparent how important the levels program is to all clubs in the country.

Important feed-back and exchanges take place at these assemblies.



Liedjie Bakker has been appointed to represent and handle matters of WAG coaches education

working on the panel with Louis Fourie regarding Coaches education. Ilse Laing is consulted on

matters concerning HP materials and syllabus.


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The year 2015/2016 has been an important period in the RPL process. Courses took place in various

centres where Level 1 & 2 coaches could start the process of RPL.


Paddy is responsible for Judges training. We continue with Level 1 and 2 Judges courses in the

Provinces with the currently qualified facilitators. Level 1 and 2 judges courses have taken place in

various centres and this aspect of WAG judging is a healthy position. No National judges courses

took place since the 2015 courses as this is the last year of the cycle and qualification is compulsory

in 2017.

The current standing of our WAG judges is as noted below:

BREVET INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL LEVEL2 LEVEL 1

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1 HUN

4 45 88 140+

LEVELS PROGRAM

Levels 4-6

2015 /2016 fine adjustments, updates and corrections to the Level 4-6 Competition Program have

been finalized and were circulated. This seems to be endless and ongoing work, managed with

thanks to Liedjie and Paddy.

We have settled on, and produced updated manuals and notified Provinces Regions and Judges.

These manuals are available on the SAGF website. It is pertinent to comment that the new

competition program, specifically Level 4-6 continues to be a successful recipe. The emphasis was

on increasing participation and enjoyment for gymnasts in the middle stream (moving into its 4th

year now) seems to be a highly popular and successful direction we have taken with the program.

2015 GYM GAMES was successfully held in Pretoria at the Mat Sport Centre – it was the 4th year of

unlimited entry by qualification score only. Once again this was a huge success in respect of

numbers who participated, and it made for a full and financially successful event.

Levels 1 -3

2015 ZONE CHALLENGE EVENTS were once again extremely successful and very well supported. This

continues to be the broad basis for participation and for the past 4 years, emphasis has been on

participation learning to train, rather that competition, results and winning. Thanks to the 3 hosting

districts: Gauteng North/South Cape/Central Gauteng, for 3 very well supported and successful

events.

2015 WAG LEVELS CLINICS IN THE PROVINCES

Thanks to the following Coaches who have made themselves available to conduct the Coaches

clinics and workshops in the Provinces. Your time, knowledge and commitment to assist the WAG

Program is very much appreciated. The Provinces have really appreciated and welcomed this

intervention: Liedjie Bakker, Cecile Prinsloo and Alta Lategan.

2016 NEW LEVELS SYLLABUS

It was decided upon to make 2016 the year of introducing a new Levels 1-3 Competition program,

the reason was to avoid the frenetic year that 2017 will be, as the start of a new Olympic Cycle and

all the related activities such as requalification of judges and New FIG Code and how that will

impact upon the Level 7-10 Program & HP & Classes.


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Three time frames were in place for:

1) Introduction of elements for the 3 levels

2) 1st draft routines and example videos

3) Final presentation of the Level 1 – 3 manual and code + Video material

With grateful thanks to all involved in this immense project. Project managed by Liedjie Bakker, ably

assisted by Eszter Ovary, with significant input for the following coaches: Cecile Prinsloo & Alta

Lategan.


TRANSFORMATION:

As there is currently a moratorium on the matter of transformation in this period, no criteria for

participation were imposed on the regions for entry to competitions, but it can be noted that

without the persuasion (force), it seems that transformation is occurring naturally.

SCHOOLS:

Judges and coaches courses and Level 1-3 workshops have taken place throughout the country

with the co-operation of Local SAGF Facilitators and Schools organisation. We wish to thank Caron

Henry, the SAGF Schools Manager, for having directed funding to many of these workshops.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Competition Program

The Class program had been adjusted now to incorporate the FIG Age group program. This was

tested at the 2015 Nationals and Gym Games. Class 3 and 4 have limited numbers, but we hope

there will be a steady stream each year, progressing from the relatively well supported Class 0, 1

and 2 sections. We thank Ilse Laing for her leadership in this regard and the coaches and judges

who assist in keeping the syllabus up to date. Particular thanks to Lynette Lindeque.

2015 National Championships

We have continued to have HP separated from Levels and hold Nationals earlier in the year, which

according to the LTPD is more suitable for the HP gymnasts in respect of timing and building for

international events. 2015 Gym Games were successfully held in Cape Town at the Western Cape

Sports School. Although we did have some rain and cold to contend with, it was a successful event

which also served as a trial for selection of gymnast for 2015 All African Games, to fulfil SASCOC

criteria, and Region 5 Gymnastics Competition.

Congratulations to our many gymnasts, coaches and judges who were selected and competed in

various international events in this period.

WAG HP Training

Thanks to and Ilse Laing for her leadership and availability to assist the with National training

ventures.

This goes a long way to ensure we are united in our approach to High Performance.

2015 / 2016 International Events

2015 AFRICAN GAMES

This event was held under the auspices of SASCOC. It is well recorded now that the Gymnastics

competition was very poorly organised from various angles. Some of the deficiencies were

identified in the following:

Inadequate LOC capacity and capability to organise a major Gymnastics event;

Incomplete equipment (No floor area / no 10cm landing mats);


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No local technical representative or administrative facilities;

Poor UAG management and directives.

Even though the conditions were poor, the results and medals were important to athletes and

federations regardless of the level of organisation.

Gymnast Vault Bar Beam AA Team

Kirsten Beckett Silver Gold Gold

Gold

Claudia Cummins Silver

Bianca Mann

Angela Maguire Silver

Tylah Lotter Bronze

2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Trials took place and the following gymnasts were selected:

Kirsten Beckett

Claudia Cummins

Bianca Mann

Coaches : Ilse Pelser & Adele Heine

Judge: Debbie Gordon

This was a critical World Championships, being a qualifier and eliminator for the OG

Gymnast Vault Bar Beam Floor Total Rank

Claudia Cummins 13.88 11.733 11.633 12.433 49.632 107

Bianca Mann 13.666 11.500 11.533 12.733 49.432 109

Kirsten Beckett 13.433 11.866 11.833 12.00 49.132 117

OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFICATION

Claudia Cummins achieved 4th reserve position for the Rio Test Event. Congratulations to Claudia

Cummins for her achievement of an FIG continental position for the Olympic Games.

Congratulations are also due to her Club and Coaches lead by Ilse Pelser. It is unfortunate and

regrettable that SASCOC do not recognise such a position, so her place was relinquished for

another African gymnast.

The federations that have benefitted from South Africa not accepting their continental nomination

are Namibia (2000), and Egypt twice (2012 & 2016) with both times the same gymnast, thus

affording this gymnast her third Olympic Games.

FIG CHALLENGER EVENTS

We continue to compete in World Cup Challenger events where funds permit, using these

important competitions in order for our Senior Gymnasts to build profiles and rankings which are

required for SASCOC selection for important events such as Commonwealth Games and Olympic

Games. This has proved to be a successful plan in building a ranking as per the requirements of

SASCOC.

WAG generally afford the top 5 ranked Senior gymnast opportunities to attend these event.

Funding is held back for priority athletes and coach and judges support. Only Cat 2 judges are

eligible to attend according to our internal ranking policy. Participation was permitted with

undertaking of personal funding for some athletes. Thanks for Central Gauteng district who made

funds available for their 3 girls from the Province and 2 coaches Shirley Watson and Adele Heine .

Thanks to all associated with these events, not least of all Leanne du Plessis in the SAGF central

office facilitating travel and entries.


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2016 Cottbus : Gerhard Ferreira coach / Angela Maguire Gymnast / Liedjie Bakker Judge

2016 Osijek: Shirley Watson Coach / Lukisha Schalk as a new Senior, Kirsten Beckett and Claudia

Cummins who was injured so was not able to compete / Debbie Gordon Judge. Congratulations

to Kirsten on qualifying for two finals - Vault and Floor.

2016 Anadia : Adele Heine Coach/ Bianca Mann Gymnast / Paddy Chadwick Judge

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

WAG PM continues to select teams for the following events, building and maintaining international

relationships and exposing the gymnasts to medium level international competitions:

Leverkusen / Germany : Louis Fourie Coach / Tylah Lotter

Top Gym / Belgium: Liezl Miller Coach / Caitlin Rooskrantz & Naveen Daries /

Judge: Anke Badenhorst

Olympic Hopes / Czech Republic : Ilse Pelser Coach: / Aatiqah Abrahams Caitlyn Kelly

Paige McElligot Jade Pailman Zandri van Zyl Dayna Janson

Personal Coaches : Elizabeth Davies & Martinette Niewuhoudt

Judge: Alta Lategan

Serbia 2015 : Coach Adele Heine / Tamsyn Bessit Somien

Botha Zoe Julies

Personal Coach: Danelle van der Merwe

Judge: Martinette Nieuwoudt

Austrian Open March 2016: This was as good team event used as preparation for our

African Junior Team

Ilse Pelser Coach / Gymnasts: Naveen Daries,

Caitlin Rooskrantz, Caitlyn Kelly, Paige Mc Elligott

Judges: Caroline Thompson & Mare Putter

REGION 5 GYMNASTICS COMPETITION, PRETORIA

South Africa hosted the Region 5 Gymnastics Competition at Matsport Centre. This was a very well

run event for all. Thanks to all the staff and technical officials who worked hard to make this event a

success. Congratulations to all gymnasts who have been selected and ably represented our

Federation at these events. It was a great result for the South African girls and I believe they all had

an enjoyable event.

Team Manager : Candice Cronje

Pre-Junior (Level 5 9 & 10 yrs ) Province Club

Garcelle Napier GAU JGC

Janri Theart GAU JGC

Georgia Dylan GAU Paragon

Kirsten Ford GAU Gymnastics Unlimited

Ruzeth de Bruin GAU Peritus

Jean-Marie van Zyl WC Helderberg

RESERVE 1) Luca Roets GAU JGC

RESERVE 2) Chrisli Steyn WC Wynland

COACH GAU JGC


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Junior (Level 7 12&U ) Province Club

Chelsea Appels WC ACS

Liebe Rademeyer WC Wynland

Theolyne Campher GAU JGC

Jasmine Howie WC Wynland

RESERVE 1) Kaylene Miles GAU JGC

COACH WC Wynland

SENIOR ( Level 8 13-18_ Province Club

Estie Jacobs WC Helderberg

Caitlyn Hoedemaker WC Giants

Micayla Frost FS Dynamic

Robyn Hock GAU Gymagic

RESERVE 1) Chandre Smook GAU Alberton

COACH WC Helderberg

AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 2016

Leading up to the event there was concern raised by members of the fraternity about safety of

team travelling to Algeria. In the end safety concerns were clarified by the Department of

International Relations and Cooperation, which lead to the team attending the event. It was

disappointing that some members withdrew from making themselves available for the event.

That aside, the venue and the apparatus was good and the gymnasts had good training and

competition conditions. Accommodation and daily travel was not adequate for the teams and

this took too long to get settled and changed, which was at the expense of the gymnasts well

being. Eventually the teams were moved to better accommodation.

Thanks to all in the women’s team - they settled in and worked hard and under the circumstances

had a good result.

Coaches: Shirley Watson & Ilse Pelser

Judges: Lynette Lindeque & Caroline Thompson

TEAM RSA Results:

TEAM AA VAULT BAR BEAM FLOOR

SENIOR 1) EGY

2) RSA

3) ALG

C Cummins

2nd

K Beckett 3rd

K Beckett 1st

C Cummins

2nd

C Cummins

2nd

K Beckett 3rd

L Schalk 2nd

C Cummins

3rd

K Beckett 2nd

C Cummins

3rd

JUNIOR 1) EGY

2) RSA

3) MAR

C Rooskrantz

2nd

N Daries 3rd

N Daries 3rd C Rooskrantz

1st

C Rooskrantz

2nd

N Daries 2nd

C Rooskrantz

3rd

LOOKING AHEAD:

We are preparing gymnasts for the following challenges that await us in 2017 and beyond:

Various FIG Challenger Cups 2017

World Championships 2017

African Championships and Youth Olympic Trials 2018

Youth Olympic Games 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018

2019 Universiade


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Although we have our challenges, we know we have skilled and determined gymnasts and

coaches who will do their utmost to be prepared and ensure their participation in these events.

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CAMP WITH KELLY HILL

Thanks to a 3 year initiative by US Gymnastics the last leg of the USA Global Ambassador Program

was held in Pretoria. We were most fortunate to provide this training camp for our Juniors and

Pre-Juniors in December . By all reports, the coaches and gymnasts were extremely motivated and

this was a wonderful injection of motivation and technical excellence to our program. Kelly Hill is a

highly respected coach in the World and in the US with much success. We are extremely fortunate

to have had her here. Thanks to Tseko and the SAGF office for the organisation and arrangements,

and thanks to Ilse for managing the training camp.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Our dedicated core of people who work in

all areas of coaching, judging and

administration

Recognition and acknowledgement in the

FIG and International arena as a worthy

and credible medal winning nation

A limited number, but very good training

facilities in the country

This core of people who are over-extended

and not compensated adequately for their

work, time and expertise


As many opportunities as ever for

international competition and training

o Training camps

o World Cups

o Internationals

o African Events

o SASCOC events

Plenty of educational opportunities with FIG

courses

Access to international experts

Financial burden of the parents who support

the gymnasts until such time as they are

recognised as priority athletes.

Losing the gymnasts as it is difficult to

continue training once a school leaving age

had been achieved.

Difficulty with SASCOC notification timelines

on gymnast’s selection for major events

SASCOC policy and decisions on selection

limitations for CWG teams / Continental

Olympic Games Positions

RECOMMENDATIONS

Financial support is needed by all disciplines. It is wrong that we have to fend for ourselves – the

Federation must look to becoming the financial provider for the identified top level gymnasts to at

least sustain competition preparation and participation in key international events.

WAG is fortunate to have some sustained income from our Levels programs, but there are many

projects that need to be covered from this income. We need dedicated income for HP because

the continued high costs of preparing and supporting HP gymnasts with training, care and

necessary international events erodes our balance. It is very disappointing for athletes to reach the

highest levels only to be faced with extraordinary high cost for self-funded events.

2014 African Championships was an example of exactly how it should be for our athletes, teams

and officials. Full funding in respect of preparation/ uniforms / accommodation / travel. The results

spoke for themselves in that the team felt proud and performed as a unit.


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CONCLUSION

Thanks to the many dedicated people working within the WAG Program – all the coaches, judges

and the WAG PM members, but not least of all the gymnasts at all levels whose participation makes

Artistic Women’s Gymnastics the success it is.

Thanks and gratitude to the Staff of the SAGF office, specifically Leanne who does so much for us

in respect of our International participation – thank you for your efficiency and ever pleasant

manner, and in many instances, having to go the extra mile to meet deadlines. Anna – thanks for

promoting our events and ensuring the gymnasts receive exposure.

By Paddy Chadwick

Program Manager

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics


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Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) ALLAN CHADWICK

INTRODUCTION

Once again, the MAG PM was extremely busy in every training area during the period under

review.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Manager & administration Allan Chadwick

High Performance Derick Scholtz

Schools programs Melvin Edwards

Levels & Judging Sonja Winde (co-opted – relocated to Germany)

Athletes representative Tyrone Morris

MEETINGS

PM meetings were held at every technical assembly (National Championships & Gym Games) to

save costs of hosting them separately from events. The members were and are in constant contact

via e-mail and telephone.



The manager attended all the education and training meetings on behalf of the discipline and

regular communication was in place with the manager for education and training – no major

changes in content were implemented however there were big changes and adjustments required

to fall in line with the SASCOC model which we have adopted. This is reflected in the MAG 4 year

plan.


The judges system was slightly revamped in line with the changes to the levels program. The only

major change was to change the compulsory judges system to work the same as the FIG code so

that right from the beginning all judges will learn the concept of start value and execution.

LEVELS PROGRAM

Changes were made to all levels – the highest compulsory level was dropped in favour of a limited

selection optional level and the addition of a bridging level (4) – to encourage boys to move from

the “modified” equipment of Levels 1 to 3 to the standard equipment used from Level 4 upwards.


The 2015 National Schools Championships were well contested and MAG was making some inroads

into establishing a bigger footprint. For 2016 onwards the goal is to move the schools program to

match those that are established already in the Federation – ie. Gym Games – this will be very

difficult to do as the resources currently allocated by education to school sport will not allow for the

adequate provision of equipment and facilities.


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Transformation of officials is very poor and this will need attention and resources going forward.

Across the spectrum of programs some gains have been made with regards to transforming our

athlete pool however as we move towards the HP programs we have very poor representation and

this will create challenges going forward to CWG 2018 & 2022, Africa Games 2019 and any hopes

of Tokyo in 2020.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Very few clubs, coaches and gymnasts are prepared to tackle the daunting task of MAG high

performance. A very talented and motivated junior group are in place to prepare for the Junior

Commonwealth Invitational in October and to prepare for future national teams. However, we are

concerned regarding numbers and sustainability - high performance uses most of the discipline’s

resources, both financial and time, and it is difficult for the clubs and coaches to bear these without

significant help from the Federation.

Special mention must be made of Ryan Patterson’s efforts at World Championships and then his

direct qualification to Rio Test event in April 2016 – we trust that we can ride the wave with him to

mutual benefit and to see him successfully place on team South Africa for Rio Olympic Games

2016.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Committed individuals

Good growth in the lower levels

Gymnast qualified for Rio Olympics

Changes in school sport may negate gains

made

Available finance for certain key projects

(eg. Brevet judges training)


Talented junior group in place

Possible growth in Gym Games levels

Leverage on Olympic Games

Uncertain politics

Changes in School Sport

RECOMMENDATIONS

MAG continues with consultation with their stakeholders to provide best possible service to

everyone involved in MAG - have long term plans in place and do not falter from the agreed

path.

CONCLUSION

I am sure that MAG will continue to go from strength to strength and can build on gains made thus

far.

Allan Chadwick

Program Manager

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics


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Acrobatic Gymnastics (ACRO) ADRI KOEKEMOER

INTRODUCTION

Acrobatic gymnasts perform in pairs or groups. The different partnerships seen in competition are:

women's pair

men's pair

mixed pair (a male base and a female top)

women's group (three females)

men's group (four males)

In competition, partnerships perform a routine to music, that is choreographed specifically for them.

The gymnasts carry out their acrobatic gymnastics skills and combine them with dance

movements. Partnerships are judged on artistry, difficulty of skill and the execution of skills.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Program Manager Adri Koekemoer

Judges Training Marinda Fourie

Training and Education Zelda Botha

High Performance Dmitry Demianenko

MEETINGS

Close proximity of the committee members allowed for regular meetings and selection meetings to

be held when needed.



A Judges Course was held in Springs, Gauteng from 27 February – 1 March 2015.

10 Candidates attended the Level 1 part of the course and 4 candidates attended the Level 3 part

of the course. The course was facilitated by Adri Koekemoer and Dmitry Demianenko and logistics

were handled by Marinda Fourie. Exams were written by candidates on the Sunday and marked by

Adri Koekemoer, Zelda Botha and Marinda Fourie. 5 Level 1 Candidates qualified after exams and

two Level 3 candidates qualified after exams.

LEVELS PROGRAM

Coach’s workshops were held in February 2016 in Gauteng and Western Cape whereby we

updated the levels Program with input from all Coaches. We have incorporated more of the FIG

elements and introduced more of the difficulty in bubbles into our levels Program to make it easier

for coaches to understand the FIG Code of Difficulties.


As requested before we would like Acrobatic Gymnastics to be added to the schools program.

Schools can easily incorporate the acrobatic gymnastics discipline to the school sport program as

no apparatus is required.


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HIGH PERFORMANCE

The main goal for the period was to identify potential gymnasts who would be taking part at the

World Age Group Competition (WAGC) and World Championships (WC) which took place in

Putian, China, from 23-29 March 2016 and 1-3 April 2016 respectively. In order to achieve the goal

the following was done:

Criteria for WC and WAGC was created and approved by the Acro TC and SAGF.

Dates for trials were finalized.

Two trials took place.

Team for the World Age Group Competition and World Championships was selected and

approved as per criteria.

Only one men’s pair and two women’s groups were selected to represent South Africa at the

WAGC. One senior pair met the qualification criteria. The South African Team was approved by

SAGF CEO Tseko Mogotsi on behalf of SAGF Board.

Training camps

Training camps took place on the 21, 22 November 2015 as well as on the 20, 21 February 2016.

Training camps were organised for the gymnasts who participated in the trials and who were

preparing for the WAGC and WC 2016. It was an initiative of Acrobatic Gymnastics PM to invite

potential high performance gymnasts as well as their coaches in order to gain experience. During

training sessions coaches and judges were helping gymnasts and their coaches with the

improvement of technical skills as well as choreography.

World Age Group Competition and World Championships

All members of the Junior and Senior teams competed and achieved results in accordance with

their potential for that period. It was unfortunate that the men’s pair in the age group 11-16 just

missed the finals by 0.1 and achieved seventh place. Women’s group in the same age group

achieved 23rd place. Women’s group in the age group 12-18 achieved 27th place. Senior

gymnasts did not complete full competition program due an injury. Gymnasts achieved 13th place.

Suggestions and recommendations

Seeing that the sport is growing all the time in the world, acrobatic gymnastics in South Africa has

to make a step forward in the progress of the following:

The education of the coaches must be improved through the education system specialised

for the acrobatic gymnastics discipline.

Results of WC and WAGC should be taken into consideration to revisit plans and improve

the standard of SA gymnasts.

Revisit and prioritise national level competitions for high performance gymnasts.

Gymnasts and officials of the National Teams must be financially supported on a permanent

basis.

To create possibilities for HP PDI gymnasts for exposure at international competitions.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Acro discipline has many dedicated

coaches, judges and individuals supporting

the development of acro discipline.

There are a number of gymnasts with

promising potential

No administrator or full time marketing

position

Inadequate and insufficient facilities and

equipment

Coaches need to supplement their income


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Committed and competent managers and

officials

Dedicated gymnasts, coaches, judges

Majority of clubs work together in a team

Number of gymnasts with promising

potential

with other work

Insufficient International exposure

Volunteers carry the volume of work together

with full time jobs

Burning-out of officials

Lack of standardized policies within SAGF.


Improve quality of judging of HP gymnasts in

order to get a true reflection with regards to

the standard of gymnasts

To publish more acrobatic gymnastics

materials focusing on education and

methodic of the sport.

Marketing of the sport in other Provinces,

Schools, Africa, rural areas, new clubs, talent

screening

Career opportunities

No financial support for high performance

gymnasts.

Young talented high performance gymnasts

lose interest and leave sport as they are not

receiving recognition such as National Junior

or Senior Protea Colours, when gymnasts are

representing South Africa at highest

international level competition for Junior

gymnasts, such as World Age Group

competition. This leads to having low level of

performance of senior gymnasts on the

international arena.

Difficult economic times which are not

helping parents to bring their kids to

spectacular sport as they need to pay for

the lessons, leotards (club and region),

tracksuits, competitions

High prices of SAGF registration, comparing

to other activities.

Lack of funding for local and international

competitions

Disposable income of parents, financial

constraints – economic situation in South

Africa

Retention of senior gymnasts

Difficulty to find suitable tops for senior

groups (size of gymnasts)

Transformation Policy and Quota system

pushes some athletes down the ladder.

CONCLUSION

Our Program Management Team would like to thank all Acrobatic Gymnastics Coaches and

Judges, SAGF office, SAGF Board members and Mat Sport Centre management who assisted in the

development of Acrobatic gymnastics during this period.

By Adri Koekemoer

Program Manager

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Trampoline (TRA) HELEN VAN DER WALT

INTRODUCTION

According to 2015 registrations Artistic Women had the highest number of registrations with

Trampoline in 2nd place. Regretfully a number of clubs still register only the competitors who

compete from Regional level upwards.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Program Manager Helen van der Walt

Administration Officer Cheryl van der Walt

Representative Tumbling Michelle Haasbroek

Representative Trampoline and Double-mini

Trampoline

Helen van der Walt

High Performance Portfolio Tiaan van der Walt

MEETINGS

Program Management Meetings took place on a regular basis, when it was necessary to meet. A

great deal of discussions and planning also took place via email and when urgent, by telephone.

COACHES EDUCATION AND TRAINING

With the changes in the SAGF Education System to adhere to the SAGF LTPD vision, Trampoline has

become an integral part of the Gymnastics Leader (GL) and Level 1 Generic Coaches courses. In

Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT the coaching year starts with presentation of these courses

countrywide, followed by discipline sport specific courses.

There are a limited number of highly qualified coaches. Though the situation is improving since

many of the senior gymnasts and ex-gymnasts are now coaching. Coaches tend to focus on

difficulty degree and do not realize the importance of good execution which boils down to correct

technique. In an effort to correct this, whenever a trial takes place for an International competition

it is followed by a training camp. Coaches are requested to attend with their gymnasts. Any

technique errors are discussed, explained and corrected with gymnasts and coaches. Thanks to

some LOTTO funding a coaches workshop and Squad training could take place in Pretoria (North)

and Port Elizabeth (South)

Derick Scholtz hosted a very informative condition workshop with the emphasis on tumbling

conditioning – it proved to be very beneficial and well attended by the coaches. Derick has now

also provided the tumbling national training squad with programs and videos to improve their

conditioning.

Furthermore the national squad, tumbling coaches and judges were pleasantly surprised with a

workshop presented by Christophe Lambert in May at the National training centre in Eldoraigne

(Member of the FIG Trampoline-Tumbling TC since 2004 Vice President of the FIG Trampoline-

Tumbling TC since 2009 FIG Academy Expert level 3 (15 times course leader worldwide)


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JUDGES EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Judging constitutes a problem; numerous judges attend level 1 judging courses and then seem to

disappear. Regretfully in Trampoline and Tumbling the standard of judging is not the same level in

all the provinces. In an effort to get the higher qualified judges at the same level, and to get more

judges to qualify as Brevet judges, the decision was taken that Level 3 and Level 4 Trampoline and

Double-mini Trampoline judges may do the theoretical exams in their region but all practical exams

for these 2 levels, all provinces, to be done at SA Gym Games prior to the competition. The course

presenter is to be an experienced Brevet judge.

Nearly all the senior competitors in Trampoline and Tumbling are qualified judges. They are

excellent judges and in time should be able to qualify as Brevet judges.

Tumbling hosted level 1, 2 and 3 judges course with good attendance – thank you to Jaco Smit for

his professional presentation and commitment in arranging the judges panel and courses for 2015.

LEVELS PROGRAM

It is experienced that trampoline and tumbling coaches’ focus too soon on a high difficulty degree

and that basic skills and correct technique are neglected. In an effort to correct this problem an

additional level was implemented on Trampoline. Previously mini-trampoline and black-top was

classified as level 1, and Trampoline and DMT started at level 2. Level 1 was brought in on

Trampoline, all beginners must start at level 1, and the focus is on correct technique of straight

jumps, body posture and the basic skills to ensure correct technique in the more difficult skills.

Regretfully the majority of coaches do not realize the importance of correct technique and skip

level 1.


Schools could be a great feeding source, there is immense interest. Unfortunately this Program is

not functioning as well as it should. Mini-trampoline and Tumbling are perfect for schools and we

would like to become part of the Program. We have developed school friendly routines which can

be trained with apparatus that is easily assembled in the school hall or outside and that would not

require a high level of coaching. Fun and educational competitions can be created for inter-

school competitions.

Transformation occurred naturally in Trampoline and Tumbling and there are a great number of

clubs where the majority of the competitors are PDI. The top male competitors in Trampoline are

black. In tumbling the top juniors are black and numbers are growing yearly. The Program

management committee primarily targets the following transformation areas:

Creating opportunities for PDI participation and development

Talent identification of PDI gymnasts

Development of PDI gymnasts after talent identification

Identify and develop PDI coaches, Judges and Administrators

The amount of transformation clubs in South Africa is increasing. Despite lack of resources and

finances there is growth and the standard is high.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Regretfully we have only a very small number of gymnasts that can be classified as High

Performance.

Unfortunately we did not perform as well in 2015 as we did in 2014.


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Senior High Performance gymnasts

Trampoline:

Lucky Radebe who made finals at DMT World Championships in 2014 in 7th place, underwent a

knee operation in 2015 and could not compete. Offering Tlaka who was placed 11th in 2014 was

placed 16th in 2015. Bianca Zoonekynd who was placed 6th in 2014, had a very unfortunate

competition and did not come close to finals.

We did well in the World Age Group section and had two competitors in the finals:

11-12 years Boys Tshepang Mamabola went into finals in 2nd place, high hopes for medal,

regretfully did not have a good final and was ranked in 8th place.

17-18 years Male, Brendon van Niekerk went into finals in 2nd place, finished in 6th place.

Tumbling:

Bianca Zoonekynd placed 16th. Our juniors did well for their first world age group games,

Gaofenngwe Tlatsana came 18th and Kabelo Morao came 16th – we look forward to them making

finals in 2017.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Achievements of gymnasts despite lack of

sustainable support.

Talented competitors and knowledgeable

World class officials.

Dedication to transformation, development

and High Performance.

Lack of sustainability in the development of

gymnasts and coaches. Once gymnasts

have a ranking it is a better scenario,

however, it takes time and funding for

gymnasts identified as talented to get an

International ranking.

Unclear and undefined guidelines, goals and

support from funding agencies.

No medical support.


Due to their talent a few gymnasts were able

to improve their circumstances

School sport

Health and Safety

No plan in place to support gymnasts or

officials in case of medical emergency.

Lack of equipment to ensure safety.

Questions of sustainability – Leading to

unmotivated and unsure gymnasts, coaches

and administrators.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Trampoline and Tumbling have different needs, equipment, etc. Like WAG and MAG it is

recommended that they be split. Both would function better with their own Program

management committee and rules and regulations.

Disciplines need to take responsibility for their Programs and manage them accordingly.

SAGF need to take responsibility for the disciplines.

The same vision and goals need to be set and followed by the SAGF, SASCOC, SRSA and

the disciplines, especially the Olympic disciplines.

Sustainable support – In order to do High performance one needs money, basic equipment

and facilities, structured planning and dedication.

Training facilities – No dedicated training facility is available to Trampoline.


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Medical – With High performance, development and transformation being done

simultaneously we need to prevent injury but also offer solutions to those that might suffer

injuries and get our gymnasts tested on a regular basis at the high performance centre and

on the correct body strengthening Programs.

CONCLUSION

Much is happening in Trampoline. It is exciting times with development opportunities and I am very

optimistic regarding the future of Trampoline. Tumbling is motivated and moving forward.

To CEO, Tseko Mogotsi, your advice and assistance is sincerely appreciated. To SAGF staff - big

thank you and appreciation for all that you are doing.

Helen van der Walt

TRA Program Manager

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Gym For All (GFA) BARBARA MURPHY

INTRODUCTION:

The highlight for Gym for All was participation at the World Gymnaestrada in Finland in July 2015.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Chair Barbara Murphy

Development Themba Lephuthing

Admin Anton Jordaan

Manager Caron Henry

MEETINGS

Correspondence via email and telephone was conducted with the manager, no formal meetings

were held.


GL Coaches courses are done in all of the Provinces and coordinated by the GFA Manager and

the Education and Training Coordinator.


We would like to include a team Competition GFL challenge as no equipment will be needed. This

will be a great opportunity for the fraternity at large to participate.

WORLD GYMNAESTRADA

The 15th World Gymnaestrada, Helsinki, Finland 12 – 18 July

Theme: Let the earth move.

Over 50 participating countries from the different Continents - Africa, North and South America,

Asia, Europe, Australia and Oceania - with approximately 21 000 participants. Opening and Closing

Ceremonies, large group performances at the Stadium, group performances at the Expo and

Convention Centre, City performances and FIG Gala. Due to minimal financial support from

Government, the South African team was small in numbers.

Participants:

Self-paying participants 43

Provincial government sponsored participants 33

SAGF sponsored participants 9

TOTAL 85


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Team compilation consisted of gymnasts from Gold Reef Rhythmic Club (GAU), Pinetown (KZN),

Glenwood (KZN), Elite Rhythmic and Artistic gymnastics (KZN) and 1 gymnast from Rhythmia

Gymnastics club in Kimberly (NC), 5 Pantsula dancers and 3 professional contemporary dancers

(GAU).

Training Camp

A training camp prior to the Gymnaestrada was held and is highly recommended for future

Gymnaestradas.

Technical

Group performances were represented by KZN, choreographed by Robyn Baker. RSA FIG Gala

group was from Gauteng. Rhythmic and Acro gymnasts, 5 pantsula dancers and 3 professional

dancers coordinated by Julene Van Rooyen. Maureen Van Rooyen coordinated the South African

National Afternoon which included 1 group from Zimbabwe and 2 groups from Australia. Next

World Gymnaestrada will be in 2019 in Dornbirn, Austria.

GYM FOR LIFE CHALLENGE

Teams are training for district trials in order to participate at Gym Games to qualify for 3rd Gym For

Life Challenge Norway in 2017.

SWOT ANALYSIS


Mass Participation Programs in schools,

community centres and MOD centres

Poor Club participation in GFA Programs.


International participation provides an

opportunity to expose our members to the world

and to teach the world about South Africa.

Display gymnastics is for all age groups and an

opportunity for all members of society to take

part.

The lack of local facilitators and relying on

international community for Programs.

RECOMMENDATIONS

We need to identify GFA leaders in each Province to drive the GFA discipline in their provinces.

GFA has the potential to get the nation moving.

CONCLUSION

It has been a quiet period but we look forward to the launching of our new programs 2016 -2017

Active Start pre-school, Active Ageing 50 + and TeenFit Fitness programs.

By Barbara Murphy

Program Chairperson

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Rope Skipping (RS) KEO MOKOLOPO

INTRODUCTION

Rope Skipping Report for Financial Year 2015/16: The Discipline has had a lot of challenges in this

financial year due to sudden changes in management and current interim structure having to pick

up and run with the Program.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Program Manager (resigned) Sandile Ntombela

Acting Program Manager Keo Mokolopo

Assistant Program Manager Shirley Tsatsinyane

Development Sipho Maseko

Technical Tinyiko Makhubele

MEETINGS

The Interim committee has had 1 meeting at the National Schools Sports Championships in

December 2015. The sole purpose was to finalize the levels program as planned. The other

engagements are done via email and whatsapp e.g. selection of the SA team for World Champs

2016 in Sweden, SAGF awards selection, etc.



Since finalization of the program in January 2016, Sandile has been going through the Provinces

taking them through the changes and training of the levels manual. Free State, Eastern Cape,

Limpopo, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Northern Cape have received the

training.


The coaches’ training was done in conjunction with the judges training. There are 11 new

facilitators as well that have been exempted through this process. On the international side, dates

have been submitted to FISAC to qualify South African Judges to judge at FISAC level.

LEVELS PROGRAM

A new improved level manual was made available in January 2016. The manual, music and videos

are available on the SAGF website.


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There is now an Extra level in the levels manual which brings the rope skipping levels to 7. Level 1 – 4

are prescribed and Levels 5 -7 are Voluntary. These changes have also been shared during the

facilitations through the Provinces. Implementation of these levels is 2016, therefore will be

competed at the Gym Games in 2016. Where after there will be a review on the possible changes

with everyone present.


RS Discipline is fortunate that most of the clubs are involved with Schools, where others are Schools

offering Rope Skipping. When the training is completed the Program will be vibrant with

participants from both schools and clubs.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

The Rope Skipping High Performance is currently only at voluntary levels. Whilst we have HP

Gymnasts in the Provinces there are still challenges with the coaching and hopefully the HP

program will assist in this regard.

Fifteen jumpers were selected to compete at the World Championships in Sweden in July 2016,

unfortunately only 8 could secure funding to attend.

SWOT ANALYSIS


1. Recognising the need to learn

2. A lot of talent in the sport

3. Passion

4. Cost effective sport to due to minimal

facilities and only hand held equipment.

5. Easily accessible

1. Growth is slow.

2. Registrations figures are low.

3. Fund raising is a challenge.


1. Marketing / Awareness of the sport

2. Introduction of RS to more schools to

grow the sport

3. Re-build RS South Africa website

4. Make RS competitive in all 9 Provinces

1. Exit of competent Gymnasts in the system

2. The ability to sustain a competent and

active RS management Structure

RECOMMENDATIONS

We need to first get a structure that works for RS South Africa, a structure that has RS best interest for

growth at heart and takes tasks seriously.

The objectives of Rope-Skipping will be reached through team work and a collective effort going

forward. This will aid in this discipline’s growth and development in each province of South Africa.


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CONCLUSION

Much has not been done in this financial year, we are hopeful for a more active financial year with

all structures in place.

5 priorities for Financial Year 2017 are:

1. Hold at least 2 structured National Camps for Rope-skipping gymnasts, coaches and

officials.

2. High Performance Program for RS has been developed and distributed.

3. Create an understanding of the new levels manual by all Provinces through workshops

and courses.

4. Qualify at least 3 people to judge at an international and FISAC level.

5. Hold a successful SA Gym Games 2016 in Cape Town Western Cape.

By: Keo Mokolopo

Program Manager

Rope Skipping


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Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) MAUREEN VAN ROOYEN

INTRODUCTION

It was a successful year for RG in South Africa specifically in the areas of coach’s development with

the FIG assisting with two Age Group Camps as well as an FIG Level 1 Course which boosted the

morale of many coaches. The RG Program Management remained the same and faced some

challenges but were able to overcome these in 2016 and are now working as a cohesive team.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Program Manager Maureen van Rooyen

Development portfolio Ninette Duvenhage

Technical portfolio and admin Shalene Raath

MEETINGS

During the course of the financial year, three official meetings were held on the following dates:

RGTC Meeting 2015/04/21 (1)



Throughout the year various informal meetings were held at the following events:

SAGF Novice North Team Trophy

SAGF National Championships

January Planning meeting for the new levels program



Various GL and Level 1 courses were hosted throughout the country coordinated by Louis Fourie.

We are still trying to encourage our coaches to fall in line with the new education and RPL system

that SAGF has adopted. However, we are finding it difficult to change the mindset of some

coaches as it seems like a complicated process to those unfamiliar with the system. We feel very

disorganized with regards to coaches education as this is a portfolio which is now outsourced by

the SAGF. We find it difficult to manage and stay abreast of how many and how often courses are

offered, as well as who holds what qualifications. This is a challenge which must be addressed and

a solution found to assist the RG PM to work better with the SAGF to achieve our common goals of

quality coach development.

With that said, 2016 did show some positive development with regards to coaches education as in

June the RG PM, in collaboration with SAGF and FIG, hosted a FIG Level 1 course for 20 selected

coaches based on strict selection criteria. This was facilitated by Nadya Alexandrova and Marta

Bobo from FIG and was completed with great success. It was a great educational opportunity for

all involved. It is our hope that with the help of SAGF we can continue to facilitate these coaches’

development activities and create further such opportunities in the future.


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It was a successful year for judging in Rhythmic Gymnastics. 35 new judges were qualified at 4

separate courses around the country. Two courses were held in the Western Cape, one in Kwa-Zulu

Natal and one in Gauteng North. Fewer courses and less new judges are expected in 2016 as at

the end of the year the FIG Code of Points and the SAGF Levels Program will change and all judges

of all levels will have to re-qualify to be able to judge in the next cycle.

Of the four Brevet judges, Maureen van Rooyen and Allison Beyers, travelled overseas to judge at

FIG sanctioned events in 2015. In February 2016 Robyn Baker attended an International

competition in Russia and Annette Nel travelled to the Portugal in March 2016 both with National

squad gymnasts. The RG PM implemented this as a judge’s development rotation to ensure that

each of our Brevet judges had met the international competition requirements needed to upgrade

their Brevet at the next International course. All four Brevet judges are expected to attend African

Championships in August 2016.

LEVELS PROGRAM

Our RG Levels Program remains a success and we are very proud of this Program. We have

however realised that during the 8 year cycle of our program the International Code of Points has

changed twice leaving us behind with regards to the current requirements of our sport. We are

currently in the process of developing our new levels program, which promises to be a step in the

right direction for RG in South Africa. In January 2016, a planning meeting was held with the RG PM,

Tatiana Lavrentchouk Vizer and Robyn Baker. The aim of the meeting was to establish the vision,

goals, routine requirements, choreographers, budget and timeline for this enormous project.

The meeting was a huge success with all the above being achieved. The choreography and

filming of the new program has recently been completed and we are now in the third phase of

compiling the manual. Visual and teaching aids will be ready before the program is launched at

Gym Games in 2016.


Schools remain an area where we still need to develop with rhythmic gymnastics not being a

discipline included in the schools. Our current levels program is too advanced for a school teacher

that does not have a gymnastics background. This poses a challenge that we need to actively

address in this coming year. We have addressed this in our new program and will be introducing a

certificate program which aims to facilitate teachers' lesson planning and hope this will help to

bridge the gap in this area.

We feel our transformation is good and on track but it still remains an area that should be focused

on and constantly monitored to ensure progress.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

We developed a travel plan for our Junior and Senior gymnasts with an application process for

International Events. This allowed us to facilitate our gymnasts international competition experience

by joining more than one club together for various competitions and assigning a coach and judge

per event to assist with their competition experience. This proved to be a success particularly for our

top juniors, 6 of whom were able to travel with the seniors to international competitions.

With the assistance of the FIG prior to the FIG Level 1 Academy, the RG PM hosted a High

Performance Training Camp in Johannesburg for our HP squad gymnasts. There were 22 gymnasts

and 5 coaches from around the country who attended this course. We were lucky enough to have

Mrs Nadya Alexandrova as our International Facilitator. Her experience and expertise were well

accepted by our coaches specifically in the area of improving the gymnast’s choreography and

logic within their routines.


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The gymnasts had a full program including sessions from external facilitators involving Pilates, ballet,

African contemporary and Jazz contemporary. The camp was a huge success due to the fact that

it was completely funded by the FIG and gymnasts who would ordinarily not be able to afford the

cost of such a camp benefited greatly from this opportunity. A big thank you must be given to the

local facilitators, Tatiana Lavrentcvhouk Vizer; Robyn Baker; Shalene Raath; Allison Beyers and

Ninette Duvenhage as well as the SAGF staff who contributed to the success of the camp.

The past year was also a bitter sweet one with our sport seeing the retirement of two of our

extremely successful gymnasts Julene Van Rooyen and Aimee van Rooyen. Both of these gymnasts

played a big role in uplifting the international reputation of South African Rhythmic gymnastics and

were each in their own extremely successful throughout their gymnastics career. We are sad to say

good bye to these two rhythmic legends but wish them well with their future endeavours.

At the 2015 World Championships, our “Amazing Grace”, achieved South Africa’s highest overall

ranking to date and was the top from Africa at the event. This result should secure Grace a

continental placing to the Rio Olympic Games. However, with SASCOC’s stance on not sending

continental placing’s to the Olympic Games, we shall wait and see what transpires. We are very

proud of Grace's tenacity and to achieve the highest results and maintain her name as our

countries most successful rhythmic gymnast of all time!

SWOT ANALYSIS


We have a few talented gymnasts moving up

the levels that if nurtured correctly will lead us

well into the future. We have shown in the past

that we are able to work well together as a

Rhythmic community to achieve the common

goal of growing our sport and producing quality

results. We have passionate people within the

sport whose expertise can be tapped in to help

us achieve the above.

Lack of man power and funds – we need to

become more creative in ways to generate

funds in order to provide more opportunities for

our elite gymnasts


We look forward to the partnership and

opportunities that the FIG have been providing

us with in terms of financial assistance as well as

sending top facilitators to improve our coaches

education and HP gymnasts. We need to make

the most from these events.

Our numbers at High level are decreasing as

coaches are losing motivation to coach at high

level and we are seeing a decrease in gymnasts

entering the HP program. With lack of funds and

SASOC qualification criteria becoming more

difficult we are unable to keep our top seniors

motivated to stay in the sport.

CONCLUSION

We look forward to the year to come with launch of the new levels program, repeated support

from the Japanese Gymnastics Federation and election of a possible new committee. We wish the

new committee well in their endeavours to grow, develop and protect our beautiful sport for all its

gymnasts, coaches and judges whom we represent.

By Shalene Raath on behalf of Maureen van Rooyen

Program Manager

Rhythmic gymnastics


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Aerobics Gymnastics (AER) ALTA LATEGAN

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Portfolio Name

Program Manager Alta Lategan

Administrator Stella Stewart

Co-opted Member Letitia Lubbe

Meetings for the Aerobic Gymnastics Program Management were held as follows:

Date Venue Remarks

2 July 2015 Brits All PM Members attended

1 November 2015 Brits All PM Members attended

COACH EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Level 1-3 Workshops

The Sport Specific Aerobic Gymnastics Workshops were held as follows:

Date Province Venue

April 2015-March 2016 Eastern Cape MT Fere

April 2015-March 2016 Limpopo Kwa gapane

April 2015-March 2016 Mpumalanga Nelspruit/Witbank/Ermelo

April 2015-March 2016 North-West Brits

April 2015-March 2016 KZN Durban

JUDGING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The Aerobic Gymnastics Judges Courses were held as follows:

Date Province Course

February 2016 KZN Level 1

February Limpopo Level 1

February EC Level 1

SCHOOLS

Workshops were presented in schools in different provinces and schools remain an important

component in the development and growth of Aerobic Gymnastics.


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Date Province Course

April 2015- March 2016 KZN Himmelberg; Amajuba;

Pietermaritzburg; Hluhluwe; Port

Shepstone

April 2015- March 2016 NW Brits; Bapong; Rustenburg

April 2015 – March 2016 Gauteng

Attrigeville; Mmalodie;

Centurion; Irene

February 2016 Limpopo Polokwane/Ka Gapane

March 2015 Mpumalanga Nelspruit & Ermelo/Witbank

March 2015 Freestate Bloemfontein

Thank you to each AER PM Member who took responsibility of a district and assisted to develop

and motivate the schools.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Events that took place in the period under review:

Competition Date Venue Participants Results

National Nationals L4-10 August 2015 Brits 52 32 PDI

International Bulgaria WC May 2015 Borovets Wilson Mafona

Dominique Mann

Happy Ledwaba

7th Finals

Trio

International All Africa

Games

September

2015

Brazzaville Wilson Mafona

Dominique Mann

Happy Ledwaba

1st Trio

1st Team

2nd MP

2nd IM

3rd IW

International Africa

Championships

March 2016 Algiers Wilson Mafona

Dominique Mann

Terence Ledwaba

Demi Botha

1st Trio

1st Team

2cn MP

2cn IW

2cn IM

3rd IW

We grew our National participation from 42 to 52 participants

Internationally we achieved a World ranking of 11th with the Senior Trio

All Africa Games was the highlight for our senior team who made history for Aerobic

Gymnastics in South Africa and won the team competition and a total of 2 Gold

medals, 2 silver and 1 Bronze.


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SA Teams

All Africa Games, Congo, September 2015

Name Category PDI Province

Happy Ledwaba IM , Trio Yes North West

Wilson Mafona IM, Trio ,MP Yes North West

Dominique Mann IW, MP , Trio No North West

Alta Lategan Coach

UAG Member

No North West

Clive Naidoo Judge Yes Kwa-Zulu Natal

Temba Lupting Judge Yes Gauteng

African Championships, Algeria March 2016

Name Category PDI Province

Happy Ledwaba IM , Trio Yes North West

Wilson Mafona IM, Trio ,MP Yes North West

Dominique Mann IW, MP , Trio No North West

Demi Botha IW No Kwa-Zulu Natal

Alta Lategan Coach, Judge, UAG

Member

No North West

Clive Naidoo Judge Yes Kwa-Zulu Natal

Levels: 1-3

Events

Competition Date Venue Participants Results

Zone

NW L 1-3

KZN L 1-3

October 2015

November

2015

NW

Ladysmith

120 Routines

45 Routines

100% PDI

100% PDI

SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths Weaknesses

All the individuals involved in AER

Gymnastics

A highly motivated PM Team

Good Schools Program

Growth - AER is now represented in all the

provinces

Growth in schools

Not reaching all demographics of South

Africa

Lack of funding

Lack of facilities for AER Gymnastics

Communication with disadvantaged areas

is a challenge due to lack of infrastructure.

Opportunities Threats

There are many schools in South-Africa

which can be explored to develop the sport.

Funding. Aerobic Gymnastics is at this stage

popular primarily in very poor communities


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Thanks & Appreciation

Thank You to the Program Management Team who is all making a big effort to address the

opportunities, demands, and challenges in our sport and to ensure growth, and a raise in

our standard which includes all the levels.

Through this year the criteria and qualities, strength and determination, adaptability and

humanity, vision and modesty, leadership and integrity was demonstrated and contributed

to the successes of 2014/2015.

Through 2014/2015 emerged individuals whom all have contributed towards the success

and this year serves to honour all of them.

Alta Lategan

PROGRAM MANAGER

AEROBIC GYMNASTICS


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Appendix 1: Discipline Distribution

April 2015 – March 2016

DISCIPLINE

REGION

Wom

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rtistic

Men’s A

rtistic

Rhyt

hm

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Gym

for All

Tra

mpolin

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Tum

blin

g

Aero

bic

Acr

obatic

Acr

obatic

Dance

Rope S

kip

pin

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TO

TAL

EASTERN CAPE 9

GAUTENG 10

FREE STATE 8

NORTHERN CAPE 8

KWAZULU NATAL 6

LIMPOPO 8

MPUMALANGA 9

NORTH WEST 9

WESTERN CAPE 9

TOTAL 9 9 9 9 7 8 8 5 4 8

The above is based on information received from Provinces.


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Appendix 2: SAGF Calendar

2015

Date Discipline Event Venue

APRIL

2 - 3 WAG High Performance Camp Matsport

Trials for Summer Universaide - World

Student Games

3 - 5 WAG Challenger Cup Ljubljana, Slovenia

3 - 5 RG World Cup Romania

4 - 6 ALL Rand Easter Show Johannesburg

8 - 10 MAG High Performance Camp Matsport

Trials for Summer Universaide - World

Student Games

10 - 11 RG Trials for Summer Universaide - World

Student Games

Old Mutual Sports

Hall, Wits, JHB

10 - 12 RS Level 1 Judges Course MPU, FS, NC, GAU

13 ALL SCHOOLS TERM 2 STARTS

17 - 19 WAG National Judges Course - North Gauteng

18 ALL Education & Training Task Team Meeting Pretoria

18 - 19 TU Level 2 & 3 Judges Course John Barrable Hall,

Benoni

24 - 25 TRA WC & WAGC Trial, National Training Camp

& Coaches Prac

Port Elizabeth

24 - 26 RS Level 1 Judges Course KZN, WC, LIMP

MAY

1 - 2 WAG High Performance and Levels Clinic Pinetown, Kwazulu

Natal

1 - 3 WAG National Judges Course - South Cape Town

2 - 3 AER World Cup Cat B (1st Competition to

obtain a World Ranking)

Borovets, Bulgaria

8 - 9 RG SAGF Team Trophy - North Old Mutual Sports

Hall, Wits, JHB

16 TU Level 1 Judges Course Johan Barrable

Hall, Benoni

16 RG SAGF Team Trophy - Inland Bleomfontein, Free

State

21 - 23 WAG Challenger Cup Portugal

22 MAG & WAG High Performance National Championship

Entries due to TC

22 - 23 TRA National Training Camp & WC and WAGC

Trial, Odense

Gezina, Pretoria

22 - 24 RG World Cup Uzbekistan

30 AER All African Games Trials Brits

30 TU Level 1 Judges Practical at Eagles

Competition

Johan Barrable

Hall, Benoni

30 RG SAGF Team Trophy - Coastal Durban

JUNE

5 - 6 MAG & WAG High Performance National Championships Kuilsriver, Cape

Town

12 - 13 WAG Levels Clinic Western Cape

12 - 13 RG SAGF Team Trophy - South Cape Town


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20 ALL SAGF BGM Johannesburg

20 TU 1st Trial: World Champs & World Age Group

Competition

Randburg

26 - 27 TRA World Champs & World Age Group

Competition Trials

Gezina, Pretoria

TRA National Training Camp & Coaches Course

30 - 04 July RG High Performance Training Camp Berario

Recreations

JULY

1 - 5 TRA & TU Scalabis Cup Santarem,

Portugal

3 - 5 ACRO Turin Acro Cup Italy

3 - 21 WAG Summer Universaide - World Student

Games

Gwangju, Korea

5 - 12 MAG, WAG, RG FIG Level 1 Coaches Coures Matsport

12 - 18 ALL World Gymneastrada Helsinki, Finland

18 ACRO Judges Workshop Benoni

18 - 29 RS World Jump Rope & World Double Dutch

Championships

Paris, France

24 - 26 RG RG International Turkey

24 - 25 TRA Regional Championships (GN, MPU, LIMP,

NW)

Jonibach, Pretoria

25

TRA Regional Championships (CGGA & EGGA) Johan Barrable

Hall, Benoni

AUGUST

2 AER Aerobics Nationals Brits, North West

Zone VI Trials

7 MAG & WAG Zone Festival Entries due to hosts

7 - 8 RG Trials for World Championships Old Mutual Sports

Hall, Wits, JHB

7 - 9 RG World Cup Hungary

9 - 10 TU 2nd Trial: World Champs & World Age

Group Competition

North West

11 - 13 RG World Cup Bulgaria

14 - 15 MAG Trials for World Championships Gauteng

14 - 16 RG Sofia Cup Bulgaria

20 - 31 SCHOOLS District Trials

21- 23 RG World Cup Russia

22 - 23 RG Queen Margarita Cup Bulgaria

28 - 29 MAG & WAG Zone Festivals: South & North WC, GN & MPU

SEPTEMBER

5 - 6 MAG & WAG Central Zone Festival GN

4 - 7 MAG, WAG &

AER

All Africa Games Brazzville, Congo

7 - 13 RG 34th World Championships Stuttgart,

Germany

11 - 13 TRA & TU World Cup 2015 Cat.A Valladolid, Spain

12 TRA & TU North Zone Competition Jonibach, Pretoria

17 - 20 WAG Challenger Cup Osijek, Croatia

18 MAG, TRA & TU Gym Games entries due

18 - 19 WAG Trials (World Champs, Leverkusen, Serbia,

Oympic Hopes,

Matsport

Top Gym, Osijek Challenger Cup)

20 - 30 SCHOOLS Provincial Trials

23 WAG Gym Games entries due


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OCTOBER

2 - 4 RG Aeon Cup Tokyo

4 - 10 ALL GYM GAMES 2015 Matsport, WITS,

Jonibach

5 - 10 RS GYM GAMES 2015 & Trials for FISAC-IRSF

WC

Jonibach

RS Camp & Coaches Clinic after Gym

Games RS Competition

10 WAG Leverkusen Germany

17 ACRO North Zone Championships (Stages L1-3) Gauteng

18 - 31 MAG & WAG World Championships Glasgow,

Scotland Olympic Games Qualification

30 - 31 TRA & TU Loule World Cup Loule, Portugal

31 AER Level 4 - 7 Routine Workshop KZN, GAU, NW,

WC, NC

NOVEMBER

6 - 8 WAG Olympic Hopes Cup Czech Republic

7 AER Zone Competition Level 1 - 3 KZN, WC, NW

12 - 15 MAG 2015 DSIGO World Championships Italy

20 - 21 WAG Trials for 2016 African Champs

25 - 28 TRA & TU World Championships Odense, Denmark

24 - 29 WAG Top Gym France

DECEMBER

2 - 5 TRA & TU World Age Group Competition Odense, Denmark

2 - 7 WAG Serbia International Serbia

6 - 10 MAG,WAG,RG,TR

A & TUM, AER

ZONE VI/REGION 5 South Africa,

Matsport &

Jonibach

11 - 15 SCHOOLS National School Championships Pretoria

2016

Date Discipline Event Venue

January

7 - 9 ACRO Training Camp For WAGC & WC Teams BENONI

8 - 10 RG New Levels Workshop

23 ACRO Coaches Workshop & Feedback MALMESBURY

22 - 24 Prov Lead

Personelle

E&T

Education And Training Lead Personelle

Facilitators Training

TBC

29 - 31 ALL Central Gauteng - Level 1 Rpl - Louis And

Zelda RPL

Rooseveldt Park

Rec JHB

30 - 31 ALL WC Gl - (Tammy Johnson) EVERSDAL

30 ACRO Coaches Workshop & Feedback BENONI

30 WTC Level 1-3 Draft Information Available

30 ALL Elementary Workshop Butterworth

February

5 TRA TRA And DMT Workshop - Routines Level 1 - 3 Rembrandt Hall, UP

6 TRA TRA And DMT Workshop - Routines Level 4 To

HP

Rembrandt Hall, UP

5 + 6 ALL Administrators Workshop Gauteng

6 TRA TRA Coaches Workshop, Beginners And Level

1

TBC


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6 MAG Trials: Africa Champs - Junior & Senior Pretoria

5, 6 + 7 ALL KZN - Level 1 RPL - Louis Fourie And Tammy

Johnson

PINETOWN

6 + 7 RG Elementary Workshop TBC

12 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course EC Umtata

12 RS Workshop EC Umtata

12 - 13 WAG WAG African Champs Training Camp And Trial

As Per WAG Circ 18/2015

Jhb Gym Centre,

Gauteng

12, 13 + 14 ALL Western Cape - Level 1 RPL - (Louis Fourie) EVERSDAL

12 - 14 RG Ms Valentine Estonia

13 TUM National Team Squad Testing ELDORAIGNE

13 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course EC Jeffrey’s Bay

13 - 14 RS Level 1 Judges Course EC Umtata

13 - 14 ALL EG Gl (Zelda Botha) EKURHULENI

13 + 14 ALL Limpopo GL - (Richard Marshall) MOKOPANE

13 - 14 ALL EG GL (Zelda Botha) EKURHULENI

13 - 20 MAG/WAG FIG Level 1 Academy Taipei, Taiwan

19 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course MPU

19 AER Level 1 Discipline Specific Course MPU

19 RS Level 1 Discipline Specific Course MPU

19 - 20 RS Level 1 Judges Course LIM

19-20 RG Alina Cup Moscow, Russia

19-21 RG Moscow Grand Prix Moscow, Russia

19 TUM Trials: African Champs - Junior Commonwealth

& Indo Pacific

Randburg

19-21 ACRO National Judges Course BENONI

20 + 21 ALL GN GL - (Louis Fourie) UNIVERSITY OF

PRETORIA

20 - 21 GFA Teenfit Facilitator Training GAU

20 TRA Trials: Africa Championships, Junior

Commonwealth And Indo Pacific Champs

TUKS / Gezina

20 SCHOOLS Elementary Workshop Rustenburg

21 TRA Top Ten TUKS / Gezina

22+23 TRA TRA And DMT, Sport Specific, Coaches Course

Levels 1 And 2

UNIVERSITY OF

PRETORIA

25 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course LIM

26 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course LIM

26 RS Level 1discipline Specific Course MPU Nelspruit

26 AER Level 1 Discipline Specific Course MPU Nelspruit

26 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course MPU Nelspruit

27 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course GAU

27 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Discipline Specific Course KZN Durban

27-28 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course MPU Nelspruit

27-28 RS Level 1 Judges Course MPU Nelspruit

27 TUM Coaches Training And Education Workshop Randburg


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27 - 28 ALL Young Leaders Conference Gauteng

26, 27 and

28

All Free State - Level 1 RPL - (Louis And Zelda) Bloemfontein

27 and 28 All MPU GL - Richard Ermelo

27 And 28 All Eastern Cape GL (Tammy) Tbc

27 ACRO Fundraiser Comp For WC/WAGC BENONI

27 AERO Fitness, Elements And Routines Testing For

Africa Champs

Brits

March

4-5 TRA Judges Courses Level 1 And 2 TBC

4-5 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course NW

4 AER Discipline Specific Workshop EC Mt Frere

4 - 5 WAG Austrian Team Open / WAG Jnr Afr Champs

Prep Event + C Cummins Prep Event

Linz, Austria

4, 5 + 6 ACRO National Judges Course MALMESBURY

4, 5 + 6 ALL North West - Level 1 RPL - Louis And Alta POTCHEFSTROOM

5 + 6 ALL KZN GL - Tammy PINETOWN

5 + 6 ALL CG GL - Zelda JOHANNESBURG

4 AER Level 1 Coaches Course Eastern Cape, TBC

5 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course GAU

5 AER Level 1 Judges Course EC Mt Frere

11 TRA TRA And DMT, Training And Coaches

Workshop - Routines Level 1 - 3

South Zone

11 - 12 TRA Trampoline Coaches Workshop Gauteng

11 - 13 ALL Girls Workshop Gauteng

11 AER Level 1 Coaches Course Limpopo, TBC

11-12 MAG +

WAG

Level 1 Judges Course KZN Durban

11-12 AER Level 1 Discipline Specific And Judges Course LIM

12 RS Level 1 Discipline Specific Course GAU

12 TRA TRA And DMT Training And Workshop -

Routines Level 4 To HP

South Zone

12 AER Level 1 Judges Course Limpopo, TBC

11,12,+ 13 ALL East And North Gauteng - Level 1 RPL - Louis

And Richard RPL

UNIVERSITY OF

PRETORIA

12 + 13 RG Level 4 - 7 Elements Work Shop TBC

13 - 16 WAG FIG TC Meeting Switzerland

17 - 20 RG Rhythmic International Tournament Portugal

18 TRA TRA Coaches Workshops Level 2 And 3 TBC

18 TRA Trial Africa Championships, Junior

Commonwealth And Indo Pacific Champs

TBC

18-19 RS Level 1 Judges Course GAU

19 TRA, TU Top Ten Competition (Morning) TU Trial

(Afternoon)

TBC

18 - 20 WAG KZN & WC Levels 1-3 Workshop Durban, KZN And

Cape Town WC

18,19 + 20 ALL Eastern Cape - Level 1 RPL - (Louis Fourie) Port Elizabeth

19 - 27 MAG, WAG

& AER

Africa Championships, Artistic & Aerobic Algiers, ALGERIA

19 MAG, WAG

& AER

Class 2, 3, 4, And 5 Qualifications For National

Champs

21-24 MAG HP Camp And AC Prep


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23 - 29 ACRO World Age Group Competition - Acrobatic China

24 RG Trials: Africa Champs Gauteng

25 ALL Good Friday

26 WAG GAU Levels 1-3 Workshop Pretoria / Centurion

Mid March WAG WTC Level 1-3 New Materials Complete And

Ready For Circulation

31 - 03 April MAG +

WAG

FIG World Challenge Cup Germany


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Appendix 3: International Events Calendar

APRIL 2015- MARCH 2016

SAGF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

03- 05 Apr 2015 WAG Challenger Cup Slovenia

03- 05 Apr 2015 RG World Cup Romania

02- 03 May 2015 AER World Cup Bulgaria

17- 24 May 2015 MAG, WAG Level 1 Academy Namibia

21- 23 May 2015 WAG Challenger Cup Portugal

22- 24 May 2015 RG World Cup Uzbekistan

01- 05 Jul 2015 TRA/TUM/ DMT Scalabis Cup Portugal

03-05 Jul 2015 ACRO Cup Italy

03- 21 July 2015 WAG World Universiade Korea

12- 18 Jul 2015 GFA World Gymnaestrada Finland

24- 26 Jul 2015 RG RG International Turkey

31 Jul - 02 Aug 2015 MAG, WAG Asian Championships Japan

11- 13 Aug 2015 RG Sofia Cup Bulgaria

21- 23 Aug 2015 RG World Cup Russia

22- 23 August RG Queen Margarita Cup Bulgaria

04- 07 Sep 2015 WAG, MAG, AER All Africa Games Congo

07- 13 Sep 2015 RG World Championships Germany

02- 04 Oct 2015 RG Aeon Cup Tokyo

10 Oct 2015 WAG Leverkusen Germany

24 Oct- 02 Nov 2015 MAG, WAG World Championships Glasgow,

Scotland

06- 08 Nov 2015 WAG Olympic Hopes Cup Czech Republic

12- 15 Nov 2015 MAG 2015 DSIGO World

Championships

Italy

16- 30 Nov 2015 MAG JPN Exchange Japan

19- 20 Nov 2015 RG International Brazil

25- 28 Nov 2015 TRA/TUM World Championships Denmark

28- 29 Nov 2015 WAG Top Gym Belgium

02- 05 Dec 2015 TRA/TUM World Age Group Competition Denmark

04- 06 Dec 2015 WAG/ MAG Serbia International Serbia

05- 12 Jan 2016 TRA Academy Level 3 Germany

12- 14 Feb 2016 RG Miss Valentine Estonia

13- 20 Feb 2016 MAG/ WAG FIG Level 1 Academy Taipei

19- 20 Feb 2016 RG Alina Cup Russia

19- 21 Feb 2016 RG Grand Prix Russia


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05 Mar16 WAG Austrian Team Open Austria

13- 16 Mar 2016 WAG FIG TC Meeting Switzerland

17- 20 Mar 2016 RG International Tournament Portugal

19- 27 Mar 2016 WAG, WAG, AER African Championships Algeria

23- 29 Mar 2016 ACRO ACRO WAGC China

31 Mar- 03 Apr 2016 ART FIG Challenge Cup Germany

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