Spin to Win – Quarterly Report – January to March 2015

Work completed to date:

Design and implementation of the Virtual Assessment Tool (VAT):

Curriculums are developed for each of the 4 AWE gymsports. Verified by industry experts. Content is confirmed and ready for employment in the VAT.

Historical data has been imported into the VAT, along with basic web infrastructure.

Development of pathways for the ‘Spin to Win’ athlete:

Coordination of the ‘Spin to Win’ project by Bree Bryant to improve face to face contact and strategies for TID and transfer. Bree began a 2 year contract with GA January 12 2015.

Logo for the project developed and new design of Aerial Skiing handbook. Appendix A.

Gymnastics, Diving and Aerial skiing communities informed of the new approach. Appendix B.

Development of promotional material and ‘give-aways’ for TID sessions.

Published 6 media articles on the GA website, of former gymnasts achieving great results in other sports. Many of these articles have been published on the OWIA website. All articles have a paragraph on the Spin to Win project and Bree’s contacts details. Appendix C.

TID requirements of the ‘Spin to Win’ Sports:

Data of the gymnastics background of Olympic divers and aerial skiers, with a focus on the Olympic medallists in those two sports. Designed an Aerial Skiing Background Questionnaire and a Diving Background Questionnaire, all current Talent ID and High Performance athletes from each sport completed the ten question survey. Appendix D.

Identification process of possible candidates for our partner sports and beyond:

All women’s artistic gymnastics 2016/2020 candidates have been collated and athletes who have left the system have been identified. Currently contacting and offering diving and aerial skiing opportunities.

Aerial Skiing:

So far Bree has targeted 8 girls between the ages of 15-19 years of ages from both elite stream and levels stream gymnastics, spoke to parents on the phone and provided information on how their daughters can apply for the Aerial Skiing development program. This included a personalised letter, handbook and application form.

Diving:

Continual work with the five Diving Talent ID programs in (NSW, QLD, SA, Vic, WA).

Contacted parents of athletes who had recently finished gymnastics & provided information about upcoming Talent ID sessions in three states: WA, Vic and NSW, so far Bree has contacted 32 parents. The Diving WA TID squads have doubled since January from 9 to 20 athletes, with one girl going straight into the National TID squad.

Media:

Uploaded seven talent transfer stories on the GA website and Facebook pages. This included two talent transfers into other sports including aerial Skiing, Pole Vaulting and Half Pipe. Appendix D.

Incorporation into the Team Future Program:

Preparations are on-going towards the inaugural WAG Open camp in 19-22 August at the AIS. Appendix E.

Key Project deliverables achieved to Date:

 Increased community awareness of the Spin to Win project

 2 Divers identified by ‘Spin to Win’ have been selected to commence in the Diving program in Perth

 Contacted 8 parents regarding Aerial Skiing talent transfer opportunities, 3 of the girls are very keen and have made further enquires or submitted application

 Contacted 32 parents regarding Diving talent transfer opportunities

See appendices below

Appendix A.

Development of a project logo in keeping with Gymnastics Australia theme and the current GA Team Future ‘look’. This logo is now used in any joint promotion by GA, Diving and Aerial skiing.

Appendix B

Example letter – partners have all been informed about the project.

Appendix C.

Appendix D

Research regarding the level and experience of previous Divers:

2012 Australian Olympic Diving Team Name Result Gym. experience Level achieved Brittany Broben Silver Yes - WAG IDP 6 Rachel Bugg 4th Yes - WAG Level 7 James Conner 20th Yes - GFA Rec. gym 13th Yes - TRP Jnr International Jaele Patrick 11th Yes - WAG, Acro Level 8 Anabelle Smith 5th No 5th, Sharleen Stratton 5th Yes - WAG IDP 6 Ethan Warren 7th Yes - MAG Level 8 Open Loudy Wiggins 4th Yes - WAG Stage 3 jnr Melissa Wu 4th No

10 divers. 80% were gymnasts

Jaele was 15 when she transitioned from gym to diving

2008 Australian Olympic Diving Team Name Result Gym. experience Level achieved Silver, 5th Yes - WAG Level 5 Alexandra Croak semi-final Yes - WAG Olympics 4th, 6th Yes - MAG Level 5 Matthew Mitcham Gold Yes - TRP Jnr International 14th Yes - Tumbling Jnr International Robert Newbery 8th No Scott Robertson 8th Yes - MAG Level 3 Sharleen Stratton 5th, 7th Yes - WAG IDP 6 Melissa Wu Silver No

9 divers. 78% were gymnasts Alex was 18 when she transitioned from gym to diving

Australian Olympic Diving Medallists Medal Name Event Games Gym experience Gold Chantelle Newbery 10m platform 2004 Yes Matthew Mitcham 10m platform 2008 Yes Silver Mathew Helm 10m platform 2004 Yes Brittany Broben 10m platform 2012 Yes Briony Cole & Melissa Wu 10m synchro 2008 Yes & No Bronze Rebecca Gilmore & Loudy Tourkey 10m synchro 2000 Yes Dean Pullar & Robert Newbery 3m synchro 2000 No & No Loudy Tourkey 10m platform 2004 Yes Steven Barnett & Robert Newbery 3m synchro 2004 No & No Mathew Helm & Robert Newbery 10m synchro 2004 Yes & No Chantelle Newbery & Irina Lashko 3m synchro 2004 Yes & No

Research regarding the level and experience of previous Aerial Skiers:

2014 Australian Olympic Aerial Skiing Team Name Result Gym. experience Level achieved David Morris Silver Yes - MAG Level 7 Lydia Lassila Bronze Yes - WAG Level 10 Laura Peel 7th Yes - WAG Level 10 Danielle Scott 9th Yes - WAG Level 9 Samantha Wells 18th Yes - WAG Level 9

2010 Australian Olympic Aerial Skiing Team Name Result Gym. experience Level achieved Lydia Lassila Gold Yes - WAG Level 10 Jacqui Cooper 5th No Liz Gardner 12th Yes - WAG Level 10 David Morris 13th Yes - MAG Level 7 Bree Munro 18th Yes - WAG Junior International

Australian Olympic Aerial Skiing Medallists Medal Name Games Gym experience Gold Lydia Lassila 2010 Yes Gold Alisa Camplin 2002 Yes Silver David Morris 2014 Yes Bronze Lydia Lassila 2014 Yes Bronze Alisa Camplin 2006 Yes

Appendix E.

Flyer regarding the joint National stream, Diving and Aerial skiing potential talent cohort - offering gymnasts the opportunity to be seen by Gymnastics Australia staff.