GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 06 VALUES Gymnastics Australia is a capable, ethical, and motivated organisation committed to serving the best interests of its members. GOALS VISION Gymnastics Australia Healthy and active lives has developed goals for everybody. to support objectives in accordance with MISSION its Constitution. To promote and develop participation from grass roots to elite through the provision of quality programmes, products and services. ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 CHAIRMAN’S AND CEO’S REPORT 02 2006 KEY MILESTONES 04 SPORT REPORT 08 GYMSPORT REPORT 10 BUSINESS & SERVICES REPORT 24 EVENTS REPORT 28 FIG 125TH ANNIVERSARY OCEANIA GALA 30 MAJOR EVENTS OUR MEDAL TALLY 32 STATE ASSOCIATION REPORTS 34 OFFICE BEARERS, STAFF & COMMITTEES 42 NATIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS 44 SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS 46 FINANCIAL REPORT 56 PHOTOGRAPHIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Gymnastics Australia wishes to acknowledge Volker Minkus, Ian Bridge and Getty Images for use of their images in the Report. 02 GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA CHAIRMAN’S AND CEO’S REPORT KEN WILLIAMSON - CHAIRMAN JANE ALLEN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The staging of a successful The high point of the Commonwealth The gymnastics community experienced Commonwealth Games gymnastics Games performances at the beginning an event of a different nature when the event and the uniting of the of year was followed by successful FIG 125th Anniversary Gala was staged gymnastics community for the FIG performances at the 2006 Artistic in Sydney in September. As part of a 125th Anniversary celebrations were World Championships in Denmark in worldwide birthday celebration, the signifi cant achievements for 2006. A October. Competing against the best International Gymnastics Federation noteworthy outcome on an operational in the world served to reinforce the (FIG) provided funding to GA to level was the completion and launching international standing of Australian stage a special Gala on behalf of the of a national Information Technology gymnasts. It is always a special moment Oceania region. Over 400 participants plan. when history is made and Philippe were involved in the Gala and Rizzo continued his run of “fi rsts” by congratulations are extended to the With the Commonwealth Games being becoming the fi rst Australian gymnast organising committee and production staged in Melbourne, pressure was on to win a gold medal at a World team led by Petrina Hutchinson and the men’s, women’s and rhythmic teams Championship event. His performance, Nerine Cooper for delivering a fi rst class to meet their performance targets and on the High Bar capped off a successful event enjoyed by a large crowd. deliver medal winning performances. World Championships campaign for The Australian Commonwealth Games both the women’s and men’s teams. The GA Board of Management met six Association had invested signifi cantly These performances augur well for the times during the year with meetings in gymnastics and it is pleasing that Olympic qualifying events in 2007. held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, the team contributed 21 medals to the Adelaide and Perth to promote overall medal tally. Our gold medals The men’s national high performance communication with State Association performers were the women’s team, program received a boost with Boards. The Constitution Sub- Josh Jefferis and Chloe Sims in the All the appointment of internationally Committee under the leadership Around competition; Hollie Dykes on renowned coach, Vladimir Vatkin as of Chairmen Ken Williamson, fl oor; Josh Jefferis on rings; and Damian the Men’s National Coach. This position continued their work in drafting a Istria on High Bar. These performances will be incorporated into his existing new constitution to move GA from an will be remembered by the many responsibilities as AIS Head Coach and incorporated association to a company thousands of spectators. is very timely considering the improved limited by guarantee. It is pleasing to international performances of the men’s report at the time of printing the 2006 Staging of major events again played national team. Annual Report that agreement on a a signifi cant role in national operations new Constitution had been reached. during 2006. The Rod Laver Arena The Australian Sports Commission, in provided the venue for an extremely collaboration with Gymnastics Australia In February 2006, the GA Board successful gymnastics competition as (GA) conducted a review of the approved a national Information part of the Commonwealth Games. women’s national program to identify Technology plan that will underpin Competition management, led by ways to further advance the program. the future operations of GA and the Shaun Doyle and supported by Russell The fi ndings of this extensive review will State Associations. Development of Smart and George Tatai along with be published in 2007. the plan encompassed two key phases: enthusiastic and capable volunteer staff, upgrading and consolidating the IT are to be congratulated on staging a platform underpinning the plan; and fi rst class event which showcased the introducing an e-commerce platform sport at the highest level. to reduce duplication and open the Affi liations: Gymnastics Australia maintains affi liations with the following organisations: • International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) • Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) • Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) • Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) • Commonwealth Gymnastics Confederation (CGF) • International Aerobic Federation (IAF) • Pacifi c Alliance of National Gymnastics Federation (PANGF) • Association of National Aerobic Championships (ANAC) 03 • International Cheerleading Federation (ICF) • International All Star Federation (IASF) way for on-line trading. Two State After an extensive tender process Sponsors Acromat, Elite Sportswear Associations will pilot elements of the in November, Gymnastics Australia (GK), Nacisey and Marsh continued plan in 2007. appointed Jardines Lloyd Thompson as to provide fi nancial and in-kind their national insurance program broker. sponsorship to Gymnastics Australia The development of national resources GA wishes to thank outgoing broker in 2006 and their support is greatly continues to impact on the daily Marsh, for their support and service appreciated. activities of the national offi ce. The provided over the past six years. successful implementation and In closing, GA wishes to acknowledge acceptance by the community of the GA continued to receive support from the support received from State on-line education resource “Managing the Australian Sports Commission and Associations, clubs, athletes and the Risks of Coaching” set the scene the Australian Institute of Sport in volunteers across Australia. GA in 2006 for the task of redeveloping the delivery of development and high also recognises the commitment GA’s education framework to embrace performance programs. In particular, and dedication of the Board, Sport on-line strategies. Two exciting new thanks are extended to ASC consultants Management Committees and national resources for schools and clubs currently Deb Waser and Don Cameron for their offi ce staff, all of whom have played in production are; Gymnastics in advice and guidance throughout the an important role in ensuring the Schools program “Gymskools” and the year. continued growth and development of skill based club program “GymMIX”. the sport. Both resources will be released in 2007. The state high performance network consisting of QAS, NSWIS, VIS, SASI Club 10 manager and long standing and WAIS continue to provide excellent staff member Brad Edwards resigned programs that produce world class in July after six years service. GA athletes and the excellent results acknowledges Brad’s valuable achieved in 2006 are testament to their contribution to the national Club 10 commitment and support. program and wishes him well in his future endeavours. In late 2006, the Gymnastics WA farewelled its long standing Executive Gymnastics Australia returned a surplus Director, Gratton Wilson. Gratton for the 2006 calendar year of $20,726. Wilson worked hard to develop the This surplus was due in part to strong sport of gymnastics in WA and his control over project expenditure and contributions to the sport overall will be income derived from resources and missed. GA wishes him well in his new events. Membership continued to grow endeavours. in 2006 and it is pleasing to report that for the seventh consecutive year, GA has recorded a 6 per cent growth in athlete and technical members. 04 GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2006 KEY MILESTONES • Philippe Rizzo winning Australia’s fi rst World Championship gold medal on the Horizontal Bar at the 2006 World Championships in Denmark. • Gymnastics contributing 21 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 8 bronze) to the overall Australian Commonwealth Games Team medal tally. • Gymnastics Australia’s event team and volunteers led by Shaun Doyle and Russell Smart organising and staging an outstanding Commonwealth Games gymnastics event. • The staging of an entertaining and professional gala, involving over 400 participants, in Sydney, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the International Gymnastics Federation. • Gymnastics Australia’s membership continuing to grow at a rate of 6%, for the seventh year in a row. • The launching of a national Information Technology plan to underpin the future operations and delivery of services to the whole of the sport. • The successful introduction of a compulsory on-line Risk Management resource (MRC) for technical members, which