GYMNASTICS ANNUAL REPORT 05 …. healthy and active lives for everybody. “ To achieve, we must fi rst attempt, because nothing is more painful than regret.” vision Brennon Dowrick (AUS)

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT05

CHAIRMAN’S AND CEO’S02 REPORT

2005 KEY PERFORMANCES04

GYMSPORT REPORTS08

BUSINESS & SERVICES 24REPORT

EVENTS REPORT28

2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS30 MESSAGE

STATE ASSOCIATION REPORTS34

BOARD, STAFF & COMMITTEES42

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS44

FINANCIAL REPORT56

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Gymnastics Australia wishes to acknowledge and thank Volker Minkus and Shaun Patterson (Winkipop Media) for use of their images throughout the Report.

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA CHAIRMAN’S AND CEO’S REPORT KEN WILLIAMSON - CHAIRMAN JANE ALLEN - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2005 was a memorable year for With signifi cant changes made to the Gymnastics Australia in conjunction and Gymnastics Australia with the sport men’s national program in 2005 that co-operation with its State Associations, receiving unprecedented promotion and incorporated a national camps based continues to deliver all business and media exposure in the build up to the program at the AIS, these results augur services in a “whole of sport” approach staging of the World Championships in well for the future. in areas such as the national club in November. accreditation scheme - Club 10, national Sport Aerobics continues to fl y the fl ag insurance program for the clubs and The World Championships were an overseas with Kieran Gorman achieving their members, a national Australasian outstanding success for Gymnastics outstanding results at the IAF Suzuki Performing Rights Association (APRA) and Australia both on and off the fi eld of World Cup (bronze medal) and ANAC Phonographic Performance Company play. The Organising Committee under International Championships (gold of Australia (PPCA) licence program the leadership of Chairman Murray medal) all in his fi rst year of senior for clubs and a national membership Chessell, supported by the GA event competition. The 2006 Sport Aerobics scheme covering affi liation of clubs and team and over 300 volunteers, delivered World Championships in will registration of technical members and a fantastic event for the sport that has be Kieran’s next big challenge as he athletes. left a valuable legacy. Congratulations prepares to make a name for himself on to everybody associated with the the world stage. With a commitment to providing strong championships. risk management strategies for the Behind the athletes and coaches is a sport, Gymnastics Australia embarked on In reviewing the international dedicated High Performance network itsfi rst “online” resource during the year. performances over the year, three key which enables all athletes to strive for With the assistance of the Australian performances stand out for different success at international level. Gymnastics Sports Commission and the hard work reasons. Australia is indebted to the Australian of Education Manager Linda Pettit, Institute of Sport, Victorian Institute of “Managing the Risks of Coaching” The packed house at Rod Laver Arena Sport, Academy of Sport, (MRC) was launched at the National in Melbourne went wild when Monette NSW Institute of Sport, South Australian Conference in May. The resource is a Russo created history for Australian Sports Institute and the Western very valuable tool for the gymnastics Gymnastics by winning the bronze Australian Institute of Sport along with community enabling navigation through medal in the Women’s All Around event the State Associations’ High Performance case studies and information provided in at the World Championships. To achieve programs for the fi nancial commitment a manner to minimise the risks involved this milestone in front of her home and coaching expertise underpinning all in gymnastics. This resource also provides crowd was truly special for Monette. It national programs. our members with a glimpse into the certainly gave the sport a huge boost as future of education and training for the thousands watched her performance at 2005 saw the offi cial opening of the gymnastic coaches and judges. Whilst prime time on national television. National Trampoline Training Centre in never losing the practical aspect of Adelaide. The establishment of a fi rst coach and judge education, Gymnastics Australia’s young men’s team showed class training facility under the direction Australia is strategically moving towards great improvement on the world stage of National Coach Nikolai Zhuravlev, establishing online education tools with strong performances from Josh would not have been possible without for the delivery of the sports general Jefferis in the Men’s All Around, Damian the support of SASI and in particular Val principle courses. Istria (High Bar) and Prashanth Sellanthurai Beddoe and Wes Battams. () in the apparatus fi nals.

contents.indd 2 27/04/2006 11:55:24 AM 03 Affi liations: Gymnastics Australia maintains affi liations with the following organisations:

• International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) • Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) • Australian 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)

To strengthen GA’s ability to manage and Six Board meetings were held throughout In closing, Gymnastics Australia wishes drive the national membership database, the year supported by an Executive to sincerely thank and acknowledge Ben Kerswill was appointed to manage Committee and other committees the tremendous support it has received the national membership program in that ensured Board operations from State Associations, clubs and their early 2005. Having a dedicated staff were closely aligned to corporate members and the hundreds of volunteers member with IT expertise has provided governance standards. The Board also across Australia who give their time so valuable assistance to the national offi ce, adopted the model of rotating Board freely. State Associations and clubs. meetings around the States, taking the opportunity to have joint Board On a sad note, the gymnastics community The delivery of Club 10 continues to meetings to strengthen communication was shocked by the sudden passing of be a challenge for Gymnastics Australia and the sharing of common goals. Graham Carey in November. Graham’s and the State Associations as more clubs contribution to Queensland was strive to reach the national standards set President of Gymnastics NSW, Don outstanding and in particular his strong by this program. Gymnastics Australia Bollard was elected to the Board at the and principled leadership as President acknowledges the commitment of the AGM in May 2005. for eight years will not be forgotten. State Associations and in particular their hard working Club 10 offi cers in Gymnastics Australia returned a surplus In November, Gymnastics Australia was delivering and servicing Club 10. for the 2005 calendar year of $540,139. pleased to welcome Peggy Browne An excellent fi nancial return from the as its special guest at the World With the pressure of delivering the World Championships underpinned this Championships. Peggy, who served as World Championships, the GA Event surplus. The challenge for the Board will GA Executive Director for twenty years team is to be congratulated for its be to ensure that this legacy is invested until her resignation in 1997, received efforts in delivering the national events wisely in the interests of the long term the Award of Merit for her services to calendar and international invitational future of the sport. the sport at a special function held in her events throughout the year. This could honour. not have been possible without the Gymnastics Australia acknowledges valuable support of the national sport the support of the Australian Sports Finally GA acknowledges the management committees and State Commission for the funding allocated commitment and dedication of the Associations, many of whom did extra to assist in the delivery of its high Board, Sports Management Committee work when called upon. performance program and development members and the national offi ce staff - projects. GA is also indebted to the all of whom played very important roles International events held against China, Australian Olympic Committee and in this very busy and truly memorable , and Great Britain as the Australian Commonwealth Games year. well as the very important Australian Association for their continued fi nancial Olympic Youth Festival in January support. assisted in the preparation of national teams for the 2006 Commonwealth Loyal sponsors Acromat, Elite Sportswear Games. The Australian Commonwealth (GK), Marsh and Nacisey continued to Games Association “Target 2006” funds provide fi nancial and in kind sponsorship were crucial in the build up to Australia’s to Gymnastics Australia in 2005. The home Games. operations of GA rely on these sponsors and their support is greatly appreciated.

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 KEY SPORT PERFORMANCES

MEN’S WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

Philippe Rizzo Glasgow World Cup Monette Russo World Championships NSW Glasgow, Scotland VIC Melbourne, Australia 1st Apparatus Final – High Bar 3rd Individual All Around Apparatus Finalist – Floor, Uneven Josh Jefferis World Championships Bars, Beam QLD Melbourne, Australia 19th Individual All Around DTB World Cup Stuttgart, Prashanth Sellanthurai World Championships 3rd Apparatus Final - Vault NSW Melbourne, Australia Apparatus Finalist - Pommel Marseille Cup VIC Paris, Damian Istria World Championships 3rd Apparatus Final - Beam QLD Melbourne, Australia Apparatus Finalist - High bar Chloe Sims AUS Youth Olympic Festival QLD , Australia Thomas Pichler AUS Youth Olympic Festival 1st Individual All Around QLD Sydney, Australia 1st Apparatus fi nal – Vault,Uneven 3rd Individual All Around Bars, Beam 3rd Apparatus Final - High Bar SPORT AEROBICS Prashanth Sellanthurai AUS Youth Olympic Festival NSW Sydney, Australia Kieran Gorman IAF Suzuki World Cup 1st Apparatus Final - Pommel WA Nagoya, 1st Apparatus Final - 3rd Senior Individual Male

ANAC Int’l Championships California, USA 1st Senior Individual Male

Martin Warren ANAC Int’l Championships QLD California, USA 1st Junior Individual Male

Eloise Kane - WA ANAC Int’l Championships Samantha Rowney California, USA Emma Davies 1st Junior Women’s Trio

contents.indd 4 27/04/2006 11:55:29 AM Gymnastics Australia wishes to thank the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), the Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) and our national sponsors for their continued support of gymnastics. Their tremendous contribution allows us to provide the necessary resources, to achieve objectives in our Strategic Plan which covers both the high performance, participation and program elements of our seven Gymsports.

ELITE SPORTSWEAR AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE: “Offi cial supplier of competition and training attire” International Travel Grant $48,000 World class competition and training attire is supplied Australian Youth Olympic Festival by Elite Sportswear under their “GK” brand to all our Australian team members in our Olympic gymsports. AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH GAMES This ensures that our athletes are provided with world ASSOCIATION standard leotards and are presented in the most (JulyTarget 2003 2006 - March Funding 2006) $500,000 professional manner. Junior Development Grant $24,000 NACISEY “Offi cial supplier of Cheerleading uniforms” Cheerleading uniforms for the national champion teams each year are supplied by off shore company, Standard International Company Ltd under their brand name ACROMAT “NACISEY”. This sponsorship will assist the development “Offi cial supplier of gymnastics equipment” of cheerleading in Australia. A longstanding sponsor of Gymnastics Australia, Acromat provides the gymnastics equipment for all national MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS and international events. Without this sponsorship, In conjunction with Sportscover, Marsh provides Gymnastics Australia could not conduct their events as Gymnastics Australia with a comprehensive national the cost of purchasing and storing the equipment would insurance program for all members and also provides be prohibitive. sponsorship for the “Managing the Risks of Coaching” contents.indd 5 resource. 27/04/2006 11:55:36 AM 06

GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION

Gymnastics Australia (GA) wishes to National Offi ciating Sport Leadership Grants for acknowledge the substantial funding (Sports Acrobatics) Women that the sport receives from the A grant was awarded to Suzi Jordan to Ten grants ($15,368 in total) were Australian Sports Commission. This assist in furthering her Sports Acrobatics allocated to gymnastics from this funding underpins the operations of judge education. leadership scheme to assist coaches Gymnastics Australia and provides GA and judges across all levels of the with the human and fi nancial resources National Coaching Scholarship to achieve the objectives of the Strategic Martine George, senior coach at WAIS sport. Plan. Gymnastics Program, was awarded a National Coaching Scholarship to assist Sport Grant - Funding and Service Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics in her development as an international Level Agreement have residential and camps-based levels coach. The scholarship fi nishes in (not including the previously noted scholarship programs at the Australian 2006. grants) Institute of Sport and substantial funding is allocated each year to fund the Coach Mentoring Program AIS (MAG and WAG) $1,103,000 program’s operations and scholarships. This scheme was introduced to identify High Performance $1,039,000 possible high performance coaches Development $ 260,000 Gymnastics Australia, through its working in gymnastics clubs who with school programs, GYMSkools and assistance in education and mentoring, AEROSkools, has also been part of the could become potential AIS/SIS/SAS Grant in Total $2,402,000 Targeted Participation Growth Program coaches. The coaches selected were: (TPGP) which fi nished in 2004. In 2005 Michelle Yardley (SA) Gymnastics Australia received a special Megan Mitchell (QLD) one off grant to assist with an online Deborah Enderby (VIC) connection between the GYMSkools Tameira McLean (WA) program and affi liated clubs. These coaches are funded to attend As well as a yearly grant allocation national training camps and regularly based on the objectives of the “Funding work with mentor coaches at their and Service Level Agreement” (FSLA), nominated State Institute. This mentoring Gymnastics Australia has also been program fi nishes in October 2006. awarded one off grant allocations in 2005 in the following areas:

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Enabling Australian athletes to reach new heights

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA SPORT REPORT KAREN MYERS - SPORT PROGRAM MANAGER

World Championships were held in all Congratulations to all national squad In conclusion, the gymsports had many Olympic gymsports in 2005; Trampoline members on their selection in 2005 and achievements in 2005, with the fi rst World Championships in Eindhoven, also the results obtained on the various Cheerleading team heading overseas (September), Rhythmic national team tours throughout the to compete internationally, the fi rst World Championships in Baku, year. 2005 also saw the introduction individual All Around medal won at Azabaijan (October), fi nishing with of the national squad e-news which is an Artistic World Championship by the Artistic World Championships in put together by Megan Currie (Sport Monette Russo, great results from all our Melbourne, Australia in November. The Program Offi cer) on a monthly basis teams involved in the Australian Youth Championships held in Melbourne were to keep all national squad members Olympic Festival and the success of the defi nitely a highlight of the year with informed of all events, special occasions Sport Aerobics athletes at the ANAC volunteers from all gymsports being a and general squad administration. International Championships. part of the very exciting and successful event staged in Australia. The introduction of the AIS/GA Olympic These achievements were not only limited Squad and AIS camps-based scholarship to the performances of athletes but also In 2005 all gymsports began the year program for MAG and WAG took place to the introduction of new programs with newly elected Sport Management in 2005. A squad of 10 athletes in both and initiatives by the Sport Management Committees (SMCs). These committees MAG and WAG attended various training Committees, the Kindergymagic by the are in place for the next 4 year cycle camps throughout the year funded by GG Committee, Men’s National Program (2005 – 2008). Each SMC has been the AIS which has been of enormous CD released by the MAG SMC and the working throughout the year towards benefi t to the gymnasts and coaches in revamping of the judges’ education achieving goals set out in their respective the development and preparation of the materials by the ACR committee, to operational plan with the support of the national teams. name a few. Program Managers: MAG, WAG and RG undertook their Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, MAG Russell Smart/Kath Graham Commonwealth Games preparations administrators and volunteers for their WAG Karen Myers with a series of head to head competitions work in a busy and rewarding year. RG Karon Williams and training camps during the year. GG Petrina Hutchinson These events included: CL Nerine Cooper AER KaronWilliams April AUS v Malaysia (RG) TRP Russell Smart AUS v Great Britain (MAG) ACR Russell Smart AUS v Ukraine (WAG) July AUS v China (MAG/WAG) On behalf of all Program Managers, AUS v China Apparatus thanks are extended to all volunteer SMC Challenge (MAG/WAG) members and sub-committee members for their valuable time and dedication to the delivery of their respective gymsports.

contents.indd 8 27/04/2006 11:55:51 AM MAGIC MOMENT: Monette Russo dances her way into history by claiming the All Around Bronze medal at the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

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MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS GYMSPORT REPORT TIM QUINLIVAN - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

2005 was a very memorable year for The completion of the new 2005-2008 It is evident from the achievements men’s gymnastics in Australia. The National Program CD with its gymnastic outlined above, that 2005 was indeed a highlight was Melbourne’s hosting exercise requirements and development very successful year. of the World Championships and the guidelines, again lays the foundation tremendous excitement and enthusiasm for a very strong men’s program in this Men’s gymnastics in Australia will that was generated through all levels Olympic cycle. undoubtedly continue to grow of the sport. Josh Jefferis qualifi ed for and succeed in the coming years. and eventually placed 19th in the All Paul Szyjko and Daren Wolfe achieved Congratulations are extended to Around fi nal (equal highest placing by a FIG Category 1 classifi cation (top 25 the gymnasts, coaches, judges and an Australian MAG gymnast). Prashanth judges in the world) at the Intercontinental administrators for their achievements in Sellathurai fi nished 7th in the Pommel Judges’ course in Germany in December 2005. Horse fi nal while Damian Istria achieved 2005. a 7th place in the fi nal. Special thanks must go to Kath Graham continued his international who took on the very demanding role of success on the Horizontal Bar with a Acting National Program Manager while win in the Glasgow World Cup and the Russell Smart was involved with the Junior International gymnasts won 8 organisation of the World Championships medals including the Silver Medal in the and Commonwealth Games. Thanks Team competition behind China in the must also be given to the other SMC Australian Youth Olympic Festival. members and GA staff for their tireless work throughout the year. 2005 also saw the formation of the AIS/ GA Olympic Squad and the introduction of a national camps-based program at the AIS. The ten gymnasts selected for this squad received fi nancial assistance and were invited to the various national training camps at the AIS throughout the year. These camps were of enormous benefi t to the gymnasts in their development and preparation for the various international competitions.

contents.indd 10 27/04/2006 11:55:58 AM HOLDING TIGHT: swings his way to a 19th placing in the All Around Final at the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

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WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS GYMSPORT REPORT HELEN COLAGIURI - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The Artistic World Championships being 2005 was also a historic year for the The sport also owes much of its success staged in Melbourne was the highlight sport as it was the fi nal year of 10.00 to the many hard working committees of the 2005 calendar. All the hard work being the highest achievable score in that support women’s gymnastics. that went into the organisation of the artistic gymnastics. It was a diffi cult year event was rewarded by the outstanding for the coaches and judges as the FIG • State SMC’s and Judging success of the event itself and Monette was slow in fi nalising the new Code of Committees Russo’s bronze medal in the All Around Points. This delayed the fi nalisation of • National Levels Committee Women’s competition. This was a well the gymnasts’ routines and all judge • National Elite Management deserved honour for Monette. education. In December, Jill Wright, Committee Helen Colagiuri, Danica Mladenovic and • National Sports Management During 2005 , 2000 & 2004 Trisha Hade represented Australia at the Committee Olympian, announced her retirement. Intercontinental Judges’ Course in Japan Allana has been a wonderful competitor and all achieved the highest ranking of Thanks are also extended to the State and ambassador for women’s gymnastics Category 1. This was an exceptional Associations and Gymnastics Australia, for many years and best wishes are result given the timing of the new Code in particular, Program Manager Karen extended to her as she moves into of Points being fi nalised. Myers for her support throughout the another phase of her life in gymnastics. year. It is most pleasing that she will continue The achievements outlined in this report her involvement as an FIG judge. would not have been possible without the total dedication of the gymnasts, The juniors also achieved excellent coaches and judges. Congratulations results at International events in 2005 to the gymnasts and coaches on their – Chloe Sims won gold in the All Around results, and many thanks to the judges at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival for the many hours of volunteer time in January, Hollie Dykes was All Around they give to the sport. champion at the Australia vs Ukraine competition in April and Dasha Joura placed fi rst on both Beam and Floor at the Australia vs China Apparatus Challenge in July.

In the National Levels division of the sport a review was completed of the Levels 4 – 6 program and to assist coaches and clubs with the program, a Question and Answer page was initiated for technical questions on the web site. This ensured that the information was accessible to all members of the community.

contents.indd 12 27/04/2006 11:56:07 AM HISTORY IN THE MAKING: Monette Russo claims Australia’a fi rst All Around placing in an Artistic World Championships, taking the Bronze medal at the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS GYMSPORT REPORT TERESA EVANS - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

In 2005, Technical Director Teresa Evans Congratulations to Teresa Evans Eliza Gower offi cially retired in 2005. and Project Offi cer Jo Edinger were new who successfully passed the RG Eliza Gower gave amazing service to members elected onto the National SMC Intercontinental Course and gained FIG the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics to support re-elected members Judging Brevet 1. Teresa was then appointed as not only in Australia but was a terrifi c Co-ordinator Ellena Papas, and Project a FIG diffi culty expert judge – a great ambassador for Australia overseas. Offi cer Nicole Higham. Karon Williams honour for Australia. Gymnastics Australia thanks her for her continued in her role as National Program service to the sport and her country and Manager. During the latter part of the year the wishes her well in her future endeavours new Levels were introduced with the beyond Gymnastics. Their fi rst task was educating the RG Stages National Program Manuals which community in the new 2005-2008 FIG suffered delays due to late changes Code of Points. to the FIG Code. Thanks go to Nicole Higham and Jo Edinger for their time, This Code involved radical new ideas and hard work and expertise and also to all as with all new FIG codes, many changes those who assisted them. were made before the fi nal product was released. There have been many 2005 was a quiet year for international workshops and education opportunities events with the Australian Youth throughout the year and hopefully all Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney are beginning to feel comfortable with in January for our junior gymnasts, the document. a Malaysia v Australia Challenge in April in Brisbane and the trip to the It was fortunate that all of the FIG Brevet World Championships in Azerbaijan judges and coaches successfully passed with a short stop in Malaysia on the their theory and practical examinations way to attend the Malaysian National at the Continental RG Judges’ Course in Championships. They were a very young in March and the Malaysian team, new to the international circuit Continental RG Judges’ Course in April. who gained much needed experience New Level 3 judges were welcomed from the competition. into the community and it is hoped to eventually have them continue onto FIG Brevet level in the next cycle.

contents.indd 14 27/04/2006 11:56:14 AM A FINE BALANCE: Kimberley Mason pictured in action at the 2005 Australian Championships in Sydney.

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GENERAL GYMNASTICS GYMSPORT REPORT PETRINA HUTCHINSON - GENERAL GYMNASTICS PROGRAM MANAGER NERINE COOPER - CHEERLEADING PROGRAM MANAGER

With a new Strategic Plan and two new geography. A new look Kindergym Special recognition and thanks are Sport Management Committees, General passport, which was designed during extended to Margaret-Mary Opstelten for Gymnastics and Kindergym were ready 2005 from feedback received, will her tireless efforts spent on developing for a shake up. Surveys were sent out hopefully be of greater use to registered the excellent offi ciating programs for the into the community to gauge how the Kindergym Australia clubs. Australian Cheerleading Championships members could be better serviced and and Down Under Spirit Championships. to give a clearer picture of what General Cheerleading spirit was also alive and Gymnastics is. As a result of feedback, a kicking in 2005. The year ended on a high, with the Perth number of initiatives were established or Stunt Team (WA) travelling to to re-introduced. The year began with a great result from compete in the Seacon Square National the fi rst Australian team to travel overseas Cheerleader Championships held in The Aussie Gymfest and TeamGym to compete in the Cheer Ltd International Bangkok. Championships were again held as part Cheer & Dance Championships in Myrtle of the Gymsport Spectacular in 2005. Beach, South Carolina. The Australian Our sponsorship continues strongly Audiences were entertained by eight team, made up of participants from 4 with cheerleading uniforms supplier, local display teams as well as athletes clubs (Acrobatic Fanatics, Fit2Cheer, KLD “Nacisey”. Their high quality products from Nittaidai University in Japan and & Western Cheerleading & Dance Co.) are being well received in Australia. the Zhe Jiang Province Kinder Team pulled together to win Open Dance and from China. The combining of the fi rst Senior Recreation category. The newly elected Cheerleading Aussie Gymfest performance with the committee has been working steadily Gymsport Awards brought together The Down Under Spirit Championships throughout 2005 to achieve outcomes athletes from all Gymsports represented conducted with event partner, DIR in line with the 2005 – 2008 Strategic at the Spectacular. The reintroduction of Down Under, on the Gold Coast in July Plan. Thanks are extended to committee Gymfest workshops gave the participants attracted 293 competitors (17 teams) members Lyn Parker, Margaret-Mary a wonderful opportunity to try new and from New Zealand, Thailand, USA and Opstelten and Briony Tung for their exciting General Gymnastics activities, Australia. Highlights of the event were hard work and dedication to developing presented by local and International performances by invited guests from cheerleading in Australia. A big presenters. Thai Cheerleading Association - Bangkok thankyou also to the State Cheerleading University, who placed 1st in all divisions Committees for their feedback, Twelve General Gymnastics teams entered. cooperation and ongoing support. have registered to attend the World Gymnaestrada in Austria in July 2007, The Australian Cheerleading after gaining sanction at the Aussie Championships were well attended with Gymfest. 654 competitors competing across 6 divisions. Following the Championships, The Kindergym SMC has reintroduced sixty-fi ve participants attended a two- the Kindergymagic newsletter, which day national training camp, with guest is published quarterly. The newsletter presenter from the Patrick assists in keeping all Kindergym Australia Sanford. providers up to date, regardless of their

contents.indd 16 27/04/2006 11:56:21 AM THE BODY IN MOTION: Participants getting into the swing of things as part of the National Gymsports Spectacular held in Sydney.

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SPORT AEROBICS GYMSPORT REPORT KARON WILLIAMS - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

In 2005 the Sport Aerobics National Squad The National Squad Training Camp was • to the State and National SMC members athletes continued their international held in Perth in January 2005. Anthony for their efforts in organising events, success in Japan and the United States Ikin, Trudi Nurse, Jacque Beros and Karon ongoing education and the promotion winning 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Williams worked with each National of the sport. medal. Kieran Gorman moved from Squad athlete to prepare them for team Youth to Senior competition and was selection and international competition. • to the staff at Gymnastics Australia and immediately successful winning a medal. the State Associations for their guidance, He is an outstanding athlete with a great In September 2005 the Sport Aerobics assistance and support. future in the sport. Martin Warren won a National Championships were held in Gold medal in his fi rst international youth Sydney. The excellent organisation and competition at the ANAC International management of this event was greatly Aerobic Championships in Los Angeles. appreciated by the athletes, coaches and Australia is in the unique position of spectators. The event also provided the having 2 outstanding male athletes in a opportunity for New Zealand athletes sport that is dominated by females. The to compete against Australia’s top Age Group 2 Trio, Eloise Kane, Samantha athletes. Rowney and Emma Davies also won Gold at the ANAC event. Special thanks must go:

In January the National SMC released • to the athletes and their coaches for the fi fth AEROSkools kit available their attendance at state and national for sale to schools and clubs. This events and their continued pursuit of Aerobics participation program with an excellence. accompanying event structure, continues to attract hundreds of children into the • to the judges for the many hours spent sport. judging beginner through to elite athlete performances. Their commitment to the In 2005 the State Gymnastic Associations sport and to their ongoing professional were responsible for the management development continues to amaze. and running of the AEROSkools State Championships with Gymnastics Australia hosting the National Championships as part of the Gymsport Spectacular.

contents.indd 18 27/04/2006 11:56:29 AM BEST FOOT FORWARD Martin Warren shows the impeccable form that won him his fi rst international medal - pictured here at the 2005 Australian Championships in Sydney.

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TRAMPOLINE SPORTS GYMSPORT REPORT CHUCK SMITH - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

2005 was yet another busy but successful A long term goal for the community Further strengthening ties with China, year for our athletes, coaches, judges and became a reality in early 2005 with the a Chinese team competed at the 4th supporters. Every World Championship establishment of a National Training National Club Levels Championships year is busy, but 2005 also marked the Centre for the Trampoline High held in NSW, joining athletes from Perth, start of a new Code of Points, and the Performance Program. Following a great Melbourne, Adelaide, and Cairns. establishment of a National Training deal of work by Gymnastics Australia Centre. and the South Australian Sports Institute, Australia was again represented Trampoline now has a permanent, by a strong team at the World The Australian Youth Olympic Festival dedicated high performance facility Championships and International Age (AYOF), held in Sydney on the 22nd of based in Adelaide. The elite athletes Group Competition, held in Eindhoven, January, started the competition year now have access to modern high quality The Netherlands, in September. Ten early for the youth athletes. Up against resources, facilities and support available Australian athletes competed in the teams from , China, Japan and at SASI. World Championships, with 38 athletes New Zealand, the Australians produced contesting the Age Group competition. very competitive performances. For the second year, the National Amongst increasingly strong competition Championships was held in The Sports from around the world, Australia’s The judges also started working early, Centre at the Brisbane Entertainment Madeleine Johnson won a bronze medal with two representatives for the Centre, Boondal; a venue which has set in Individual Trampoline. Intercontinental Judges’ Course leaving the benchmark for facilities and appeal. for Prague in the Czech Republic little At this year’s competition, Australia was A busy year for everyone: athletes, more than a week after supporting the pleased to host teams from China and coaches, judges, offi cials, parents and AYOF. Brett Austine and Nicole Vayro New Zealand. supporters. Thank you to all who put in both did extremely well, with Brett that extra effort to make it a rewarding achieving FIG Brevet 1 for Trampoline With a list of achievements few could year. It’s easy to see why Trampoline and Double-Mini Trampoline. hope to match, including the title of Sports just gets better each year. Australia’s fi rst Female Trampoline Gymnastics Australia hosted a Olympian, Robyn Forbes retired from Continental Judges’ Course in Sydney competitive Trampoline. Congratulations in April. Candidates included nine Robyn on an exceptional career! Australians, fi ve New Zealanders and one Finnish judge. The FIG representative, John Beeton, was impressed with the results achieved by all judges.

contents.indd 20 27/04/2006 11:56:36 AM THE SKY IS THE LIMIT: Synchronised Pair, Viktor Zhuravlev and Ji Wallace in action at the 2005 World Trampoline Championships In Eindhoven (NED).

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SPORTS ACROBATICS GYMSPORT REPORT ANDREW SABA - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

In 2005, Sports Acrobatics had a new August also provided a challenge with Following the Australian Championships Sports Management Committee which the 1st FIG Continental Judges’ Course the National Selection Committee was committed to drive the sport held in Brisbane. Incorporated in this announced the national squad members to new heights in the 2005-2008 course was the National Level 3 Judges for 2005. Included with the seniors cycle. Signifi cant changes have been Course. On completion of these courses, are the new junior International Age implemented for the gymsport and stronger understanding of the new categories 12-19 years and 11-16 substantial effort has been provided to Code was instilled in all who attended years. This resulted in the selection of ensure the adoption of these changes and was then directed back to the rest a combination of 9 Pairs/Groups across have allowed for a reasonably smooth of the community. Thanks are extended the categories providing Australia with transition nationally. to Course Presenter Tonya Case, dedicated, talented athletes enthusiastic Vice President FIG Sports Acrobatics about representing Australia at This new cycle has seen the introduction Gymnastic Technical Committee for international competitions. of new resources, regulations and policies her commitment to the continued including the FIG Code of Points, FIG development of Australia’s judges. Veronica Gravolin, the partner of Tara Tables of Diffi culty, and amendments to Busbridge and Jessica Stamenovic the both of the proceeding documents, GA The successful Sports Acrobatics Silver Medallists Women’s Group from Technical Regulations, GA Competition Australian Championships were held the 2004 World Championships, has Handbook, GA Selection Policy and as part of the Gymsport Spectacular in retired and taken up a position with Judges’ Courses. The SMC has facilitated September 2005. The ever strengthening the renowned Cirque du Soleil. We the majority of these changes through quality of the performances was wish Veronica all the best for her future dedicated technical bulletins and memos presented to the many spectators endeavours. with judges updating sessions, providing providing entertaining and spectacular clarifi cations where required, being held elements, some of which have not in most states. been seen in Australia before. With an improving FIG and Level 3 judges base, Two judges, Pamela Ryan and Amy work is continuing towards 2 panels for Jennings, attended the Inter-continental the higher levels aimed at providing a Judges’ course in Germany in February more streamlined competition. 2005. Reports received indicated the signifi cant changes, specifi cally to the Code, were a challenge to all. Many gruelling days faced the judges with strong results being the outcome.

contents.indd 22 27/04/2006 11:56:43 AM TRUST YOUR PARTNER Poise, trust and balance are three of the qualities required for participation in Sports Acrobatics. Pictured here are Acrobats in action at the 2005 Sports Acrobatics Australian Championships.

contents.indd 23 27/04/2006 11:56:48 AM GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA BUSINESS & SERVICES REPORT MATT CONNELL - BUSINESS/SERVICES MANAGER

In 2005, the Business and Services units The hard work of Ben Kerswill, Rachael Thanks are extended to Linda Pettit for combined to provide a range of programs Herdman and Suimai Hare in servicing her continued work and foresight in this aimed at delivering tangible benefi ts our National Membership program is area. for all members of the gymnastics much appreciated. community. There is little doubt that the hosting of the The Club 10 program continues to offer 2005 World Gymnastics Championships The National Insurance program affi liated clubs an insight into their by Gymnastics Australia, took up a great negotiated by Gymnastics Australia, operations and provides clubs with a deal of energy and staff time throughout continues to provide affordable insurance roadmap for continuous improvement. the year. cover in the areas of personal accident, Throughout 2005, substantial work was professional indemnity/public liability undertaken on the reviewing of the Club Work undertaken by Gymnastics and associations’ liability. 10 checklists and the associated audit Australia to launch a new “public face” procedures in order to streamline the to its web site and simplify the Club Throughout 2005, GA has continued to process. Thanks are extended to Brad Search function ensured that all interest focus on the management of risks within Edwards, Nerine Cooper and the team generated as a result of the event was our sport, with the successful launch in of State Club 10 offi cers for their work channelled directly to affi liated clubs. May 2005 of the Managing the Risks in this area. In parallel, the tireless efforts by clubs of Coaching (MRC) resource and the to work through the Club 10 program continued revision and upgrade of the Interest in Gymnastics Australia’s and perseverance to continually improve Club 10 Program. programs and resources continued in their levels of service and operation has 2005, with licence agreements struck ensured that the sport has been well The National Membership program with both the Malaysian and Singaporean prepared to deal with the renewed continues to grow with increases Gymnastic Federations. It is clear that GA’s public interest in our sport. recorded in 2005 across all membership intellectual property is highly regarded categories. These increases are no doubt and continues to provide income streams The challenge ahead is to retain these due to the publicity and promotion and opportunities for exchange with new found levels of momentum and drive surrounding the 2005 World Gymnastics neighbouring Federations. the sport forward through the provision Championships in addition to the benefi ts of best quality program, products and on offer to affi liated clubs through the With the ASC’s Targeted Participation services. Gymnastics Australia looks Club 10 program. Program now completed, Gymnastics forward to meeting this challenge. Australia has secured one-off funding Whilst Technical membership numbers to package the GYMSkools program remain healthy GA looks forward to for clubs. To be launched as a Club 10 rolling out on-line technical membership benefi t, the program will offer clubs a renewal and education in the years ahead, step by step guide and resource material in an effort to increase the number of to establish a school-based gymnastics technical members and encourage their program. ongoing professional development. 2005 also saw a major review of Work continued throughout 2005 Gymnastics Australia’s Education and on improving both the integrity and Training program for coaches and effi ciency of the sports National judges. The task of reviewing the current Membership database. This included the program and seeking feedback was a phase out of the Club Database Program major undertaking. Add to this the desire and the offering of incentives for clubs to move aspects of the program to an to take up the Gymnastics Online (GOL) on-line environment and the enormity program. Over 300 clubs are now of this task. With the review complete, using the GOL program to register their the task of re-writing materials is now members. underway.

contents.indd 24 27/04/2006 11:56:50 AM THE SMILE SAYS IT ALL: Olivia Vivian proudly fi nishes her Uneven Bars routine at the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships - her fi rst major international event.

contents.indd 25 27/04/2006 11:56:54 AM GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS AFFILIATED CLUBS

TECHNICAL MEMBERS (COACHES AND JUDGES)

ATHLETES

contents.indd 26 27/04/2006 11:56:56 AM AFFILIATED CLUBS

STATE 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

ACT 6 7 9 9 8 7 8 8 12 NSW 176 173 166 196 185 179 223 180 176 NT 7 8 8 11 11 10 11 8 8 QLD 131 131 136 139 139 139 147 125 SA 82 90 98 106 102 110 107 54 60 TAS 15 13 13 14 18 18 11 13 14 VIC 96 103 104 112 103 117 117 113 114 WA 51 46 49 65 54 54 51 64 74

TOTAL 564 571 583 652 620 634 675 565 458

TECHNICAL MEMBERS (COACHES AND JUDGES)

STATE 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

ACT 50 44 43 32 38 39 33 47 47 NSW 942 918 985 896 852 905 770 814 862 NT 47 44 47 44 55 56 52 68 65 QLD 681 644 625 579 606 484 659 562 521 SA 273 282 265 278 238 234 257 279 295 TAS 85 84 61 67 63 73 62 65 55 VIC 748 733 698 633 612 636 628 626 699 WA 229 224 203 214 221 232 227 226 202 GA 31 26 20 10 8 8 24 10 N/A

TOTAL 3,086 2,999 2,947 2,762 2,693 2,667 2,712 2,706 2,746

ATHLETES

STATE 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

ACT 2,672 2,746 2,674 2,300 1,745 1,800 1,811 1,221 1,557 NSW 29,526 28,269 27,647 25,393 22,793 19,735 18,457 16,957 20,130 NT 1,088 1,089 1,142 1,175 1,197 1,164 1,160 1,010 1,212 QLD 24,991 21,918 20,740 20,261 18,010 15,598 18,727 13,381 13,875 SA 14,277 14,470 14,678 14,059 14,846 11,071 11,426 11,325 14,316 TAS 2,588 2,365 2,421 2,555 1,762 1,385 1,690 1,425 1,639 VIC 22,348 21,590 19,343 18,683 16,283 16,339 18,987 17,093 16,772 WA 7,334 5,923 5,823 6,377 6,989 6,136 6,354 6,760 8,390

TOTAL 104,824 98,370 94,468 90,803 83,625 73,228 78,612 69,172 77,891

contents.indd 27 27/04/2006 11:57:06 AM GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA EVENTS REPORT SHAUN DOYLE - EVENTS MANAGER 2005 proved a hectic year for the GA The Trampoline Sports Australian The year closed with the 2005 Artistic Event team as the planning for the Championships were held in June at the Gymnastics World Championships staged World Championships came to an end Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Sports at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. and the operational phase began. As the Centre) for the second year attracting This event took three years to plan and momentum built towards November, over 300 entries. A new competition proved to be an outstanding success for the event team was stretched to the limit format was introduced by the SMC and the Organising Committee. Over 300 also ensuring the national event calendar this proved to be very successful for the of the best athletes in the world came was delivered to the members. event. This new format will be carried to Melbourne from 53 countries and forward for future National events. provided a fantastic display of world As part of the agreement with the class artistic gymnastics. Over 300 Melbourne 2006 Organising Committee, Cheerleading events continue to prove volunteers provided the manpower to Shaun Doyle was seconded to M2006 popular for the members with the Down drive this event and Gymnastics Australia whilst still working on the World Under Spirit Championships held on the is once again indebted to the gymnastics Championships as Championship Gold Coast in July. This event attracted community for their invaluable support. Director. Helen Colagiuri accepted the over 300 entries and welcomed offer to join the GA Event team to assist international representatives from USA, Finally, thanks are extended to in the delivery of the event program. Thailand and New Zealand. The location the National Sports Management Matt Connell, Russell Smart and Ben and atmosphere of this event continues Committees, State Associations, clubs Kerswill also played major roles in the to be one of the favourites of the and volunteers for their continued event delivery in 2005 as all roads led to cheerleading community. support in staging national events. 2005 Melbourne in November. will be a hard act to follow. Gymnastics Australia, in conjunction The Australian Championships for Men’s with the 2005 World Championships and Women’s Artistic and Rhythmic Organising Committee, staged two Gymnastics were again staged in May at competitions in July against the Chinese the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Men’s and Women’s national team. These Homebush. Over 600 athletes competed events held in Canberra and Melbourne EVENT LOCATION in the event in the two week period and not only assisted the preparation of the gave GA the opportunity to showcase national team but also provided valuable Australian Championships Australia’s best gymnasts as well as promotion, media exposure and an Men’s NSW 20 future stars. offi cial ticket launch for the 2005 World Championships. The Melbourne event Women’s NSW 17 As this was the second year of the event held at the Melbourne Sports and Rhythmic NSW 23 in Sydney, a review of the program was Aquatic Centre attracted sell out crowds Sport Aerobics NSW 29 S conducted by the gymsports involved. over the two nights. As a result there will be major changes Trampoline Sports QLD 25 to the program in 2006 – the most Gymnastics Australia’s second major Sports Acrobatics NSW 27 signifi cant being that Men and Rhythmic domestic event the National Gymsport Cheerleading NSW 27 will combine their programs in the Spectacular was held again at the Sydney GymFest NSW 29 S second week of the championships. Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush. Over 1600 participants competing TOTAL The annual Awards Dinner was again in Sport Aerobics, Sports Acrobatics, held in the middle of the Championships Cheerleading and the Aussie Gymfest National Clubs with over 900 athletes, coaches, offi cials made this event the biggest and best of and family members attending. The night the event calendar. Good crowds enjoyed Men’s ACT 2 was a great success with all recipients the performances and the professional Women’s QLD 3 of the National awards recognised presentation of these four gymsports. Rhythmic VIC 27 for their efforts in 2004. The evening also gave the community a preview of Trampoline QLD 27 what to expect at their forthcoming TOTAL 2005 World Championships and .

contents.indd 28 27/04/2006 11:57:08 AM TION DATES 2005 2004 2003 ENTRIES ENTRIES ENTRIES

W 20 - 26 May 217 174 184 W 17 - 22 May 231 247 234 W 23 - 26 May 164 156 135 W 29 Sep - 1 Oct 532 736 652 D 25 - 30 Jun 315 307 358 W 27 - 29 Sep 316 292 294 W 27 - 28 Sep 608 698 464 W 29 Sep - 2 Oct 189 489 - 2572 3099 2321

T 2 - 6 Jul 325 281 288 D 3 - 11 Jul 690 679 638 C 27 - 29 Sep 143 256 200 D 27 - 28 Aug 234 288 225 1392 1504 1351

contents.indd 29 27/04/2006 11:57:13 AM 2005 ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

An Open Letter from the Chairman of the 2005 World Gymnastics Championships Organising Committee - Murray Chessell.

Dear Friends,

I wish to thank all those who contributed to the wonderful success of the World Championships last November.

• Over 300 volunteers – perhaps the biggest and best group ever assembled by GA – gave freely of their time and energy to provide warm and friendly assistance and real gymnastics know-how, to ensure that our visitors got a taste of our enthusiasm for and enjoyment of gymnastics in Australia. The gymnastics family has never let us down and on this occasion they were simply magnifi cent, – thank you.

• The generous fi nancial support of the Victorian Government was crucial to the undertaking, and the continuing interest and involvement of the Sports Minister – Justin Madden, and his department was most helpful. Important assistance was also provided by Tourism , Victorian Major Events Company and the City of Melbourne, all of whom were represented on the organising committee. Their advice and promotion were outstanding.

• I am most grateful to all our sponsors for their valuable fi nancial support, especially to our presenting sponsor EnergyAustralia, and our major sponsors: Longines, Malaysia Airlines and Acromat. Their commitment not only enabled us to present a world class event, but provided GA with a fi nancial legacy for the sport.

• The Seven Network provided fi rst class coverage, showing over eight hours of prime time national television coverage in Australia and providing the host broadcast feed for the International networks. Seven’s promotion was important in the lead up, and their presentation of the event was a wonderful boost for the sport.

• The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) provided knowledgeable advice and assistance from the award of the event until the closing ceremony.

• Event CEO Jane Allen and the staff at GA embraced the event from the outset and worked tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of the organisation was prepared and delivered at the highest level. Jane’s experience, skills, leadership and plain hard work were the greatest single contributors to the success of the event, but Matt Connell, Shaun Doyle and Russell Smart also deserve special mention. Jane and her entire team at GA are entitled to take much satisfaction from the highly successful conclusion of this major undertaking for GA.

Finally, I thank the many gymnastic supporters who turned out in force to enjoy the event. They provided the best athletes in the World with a warm welcome and a wonderful atmosphere as they battled for World honours. Our supporters can take some of the credit I think, for the best performance of her life by Monette Russo as she created Gymnastics history as Australia’s fi rst All Around medallist, providing a fi tting end to a truly memorable event.

MURRAY CHESSELL CHAIRMAN 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANISING COMMITTEE

contents.indd 30 27/04/2006 11:57:15 AM KEY EVENT MILESTONES

• World class gymnastics showcased in the • Opening the two weeks of the World magnifi cent Rod Laver Arena. Championships by breaking the World Handstand Record in front of Rod Laver Arena. This • Over 700 international athletes and offi cials from outstanding community promotion involved 45 53 countries in Melbourne for 13 days clubs and over 2000 participants.

• 40,000 spectators providing an exciting and • The offi cial World Championship website during inspiring atmosphere for the best athletes in the the month of the event having 72,448 visitors world and over 3 million hits.

• Eight hours of prime time national television • Four training gyms built in the Vodafone Arena coverage and indoor tennis courts providing outstanding training facilities for the athletes • Over 300 volunteers outfi tted in smart and recognisable uniforms servicing the event in a • All athletes and offi cials accommodated within warm and friendly manner 30 minute’s walk to the venue

• A memorable Opening Ceremony being • An effi cient and dedicated transport shuttle, conducted in the grand ballroom of Victoria’s operating for 12 days, which connected the historic Government House hotels and competition/training venues

• The competition being conducted in a fi rst class • An Australian gymnast winning our country’s fi rst manner befi tting a world championship All Around World Championship medal

• A professional promotional campaign conducted • The event delivering a successful fi nancial over 12 months culminating in outstanding ticket outcome for Gymnastics Australia sales and media coverage

contents.indd 31 27/04/2006 11:57:21 AM SOARING HIGH: Joshua Jefferis equals Australia’s best fi nish in a World Championships from a Men’s Artistic gymnast by placing 19th in the All Around Final.

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY BOB WEIGHT - PRESIDENT NADINE WEIGHT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Gymnastics ACT (GACT) is currently in GACT has continued with the Joint Mary’s commitment to the Club 10 Year 2 of its current Four Year Strategic Technical Committee arrangements in philosophy and its implementation has Plan and is on track to achieve all of its recognition of the limited resources ensured that the management of the key outcomes for the period. within the ACT. Club 10 program within the ACT has a very sound basis and the changeover The Association has retained its triennial The GACT offi ce moved out of the was very smooth. funding arrangements with the ACT Holder facility (leased to GACT) back to Government’s Department of Sport ACT Sports House. The major clubs are continuing to and Recreation. This arrangement develop their policies, procedures and remains the major factor that allows the GACT initiated a major review and infrastructure to improve their Club 10 Association to deliver the majority of its update of its Constitution (in line with ratings. member programs. GA’s constitution review) and its policies and procedures. This will be completed 2005 continued on from the busy 2004 during 2006. year with GACT conducting MAG National Clubs, Reach for the Stars and The establishment of an ACT MAG HPC the fi rst Trampoline state titles on top of was a major highlight for the year. The the normal round of state competitions. MAG HPC was the most signifi cant new initiative for 2005. The management of GACT remains the responsibility of the Committee and Trampoline Sports was given a signifi cant we have retained the single paid offi ce boost during 2005 with three clubs arrangement, which makes best use of providing programs and with the state the available funds. championships being held at the AIS in conjunction with the Reach for the Stars Accordingly, volunteers remain a key competition. element of the management team. A revised Volunteer Policy was developed A new club, Rollers Gymnastics, affi liated and will be implemented during 2006. with GACT bringing the number of clubs in the ACT to 6. The Association has formed two Focus Groups within the Committee to make The Club 10 offi cer, Mary Hewett, stood best use of the available resources down from her position in late 2005 and and to provide a better focus on the the Executive Director has now assumed implementation of the Operational and this role. Administrative elements of the Strategic Plan.

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GYMNASTICS DON BOLLARD - PRESIDENT AARON BLOOMFIELD - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Communication, promotion, human Staffi ng has been a key focus and GNSW On a committee level Pamela Behan resources, risk minimisation and have expanded its capacity to provide a was welcomed as the new Sports planning have been the focus, during service to members by employing new Aerobics Chairperson, John Hendry what has been a very successful year for offi cers in the areas of: Public Relations, as the new Trampoline Chairperson Gymnastics NSW. Marketing and Events; Education; Events and congratulations were extended and Sports Development; Development; to Don Bollard for being elected to the Development and implementation of Business Development and Club 10; and Gymnastics Australia Board. a comprehensive business plan, a staff Offi ce Administration. review program with links to the business A combination of a dedicated staff, plan, a MAG high performance plan for A greater emphasis upon marketing board, sports management committees, the state program, induction documents and promotion has seen media releases regional committees, and volunteers for the board, sports management sent to papers, media contact lists has combined to ensure that 2005 was committees and regional committees compiled, the purchase of new banners, a successful year and it is a privilege have ensured that the Association has the implementation of a new affi liation to thank all people involved for their planned for success. handbook and a general improvement contribution. in the quality of publications. The weekly online ‘Flic Flac’, a disk Gymnastics NSW is a dynamic yearbook containing all relevant policies, GNSW has positioned itself fi nancially organisation that, despite its limited time a website upgrade, the implementation to achieve these outcomes by increasing and limited fi nances, is characterised by an of an IT solution to allow administrative NSW government funding by $20,000 unlimited capacity to evolve, to change, fl exibility, and the implementation of for each of the next three years, by to investigate new opportunities and to board reports to the community have negotiating training programs with a push boundaries. GNSW is comprised enabled effective communication with fi nancial incentive for the Association, of a small staff, a dedicated team of members. by implementing a fl at fee system volunteers and approximately 30,000 of registration, and by increasing members we are all Gymnastics NSW, The implementation of a competition sponsorship and in kind support of a place where we work hard, a place sanction program, the ASC member approximately $10,000. that we enjoy, a place that is dynamic protection policy, manual handling of and fl exible, a place that is vibrant and funds policy, a new bylaw regarding On the sporting fi eld Prashanth active, a place where you can experience the duties of offi ce bearers, and the Sellathurai made the fi nals on Pommel ‘Fun, Fitness and Friendship’. ongoing review of the Association’s during the 2005 World Championships, regional structure will ensure that the three NSW athletes qualifi ed for the Association’s risk is minimised and that 2005 Rhythmic World Championships, member safety is increased. the state MAG High Performance Program performed exceptionally at the National Championships, and all gymsports recorded wonderful results at their respective national championships.

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GYMNASTICS GILLIAN FURNISS - PRESIDENT

Welcome to Gymnastics Northern State Championships were successful Research was conducted by the Board as Territory (GNT). and Anne Bigham accepted an invitation to the viability and feasibility of starting to oversee the judging of the WAG an International levels program in NT. Striving to achieve the ultimate in competition. Her expertise and input participation for the community GNT assisted all judges and it is hoped this A trial was started within one of the aims to provide a safe and happy will become an annual event. clubs and after time and a trip to the environment for the gymnasts to aim for AIS, it was realised the NT is not quite the highest levels. In 2006 it is hoped that a Sports ready to step up to this challenge. Acrobatics representative will come to GNT offers most disciplines at various oversee our competition. On a rotating Cheerleading and are clubs and is aiming to continue to stay basis the NT will strive to achieve the slowly emerging and it is hoped that this focussed on the health and well being of best professional development for its will successfully continue. the participants. coaches and judges. With no designated Club 10 offi cer The Board of Management changed at There were many trips away with great in 2005, GNT struggled to assist the the AGM in September, and for the fi rst success. At the Sports Acrobatic National Clubs. time in many years there is a full Board Championships in September, the GNT in the NT. Trio from Alice Springs won Gold. GNT will address this and club delegates have been selected to liaise with the Many plans are in place to improve At the Reach for the Stars competition in development offi cer with the view and enhance participation across the November the Darwin Gymnastics club to addressing the needs of clubs and gymsports. won Gold in MAG levels 4 and 5. facilitating assistance in 2006.

The year started with the Arafura Games The Northern Territory, although small, hosting the Rhythmic Gymnastics is starting to show fabulous results with competition. This was very well attended two gymnasts being selected to trial at and exposed gymnastics at the elite the AIS in Canberra. levels to many Territorians.

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GYMNASTICS QUEENSLAND GRAHAM CAREY/KEN MATHERS - PRESIDENT WAYNE HILL - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The untimely passing of Graham Carey, Throughout the year, GQ conducted Reaction from clubs, coaches and President for 8 years, marred a successful 76 events for 6,361 participants. The schools has been most encouraging, and year for Gymnastics Queensland (GQ). combined MAG/WAG/RG Senior State GQ looks forward to rolling out other His contribution to gymnastics in Championships included an International programs in 2006. Queensland and Australia will be sadly Challenge against Great Britain, Ukraine missed. Graham, who presided over and Malaysia. The clear strategic direction, leadership some diffi cult times in GQ, would have and innovation of the Board are greatly been proud that his vision and leadership GQ also hosted, in conjunction valued. The staff members have worked has seen the organisation recover to the with Gymnastics Australia, National as a team and focussed on implementing vibrant and successful entity it is today, Trampoline Championships and WAG the directions given by the Board, as and especially its improved service to the National Club Championships. State have the SMC committees which have grass-roots gymnastics community. Championships for all sports were well commenced to implement operational attended and thanks are extended to plans and also networked in a positive Growth in membership, event and the host clubs. The “free” publicity manner to grow their respective sports education participation, and profi tability from these competitions successfully and Gymnastics as a whole. were highlights of 2005 for GQ. showcased the sport. The Artistic World However, the successful launch of the Championships and the Commonwealth The thrust for ensuing years is to further special initiative program, Active Bods, Games created great excitement and GQ develop the quality and employment and its enthusiastic acceptance by Clubs congratulates GA on the professional opportunities for coaches through was the standout achievement of the conduct of these events. education, mentoring and programs, year. which will enhance employment Many athletes, coaches, judges and opportunities. Linking these courses Throughout 2005, the Strategic Plan offi cials are to be congratulated on to tertiary institutes will create an became the hub of all activities, as excellent achievements throughout the environment where more coaches can Board, management, staff and SMCs year. Queensland was well represented receive full time employment and be focused on achieving the 5 identifi ed in the international arena and performed recompensed accordingly. KRAs. Membership increased by 15% well in National Team events. There is no to 24,991. GQ convened 48 education doubt that the public has warmed to the GQ aims to focus on participative courses attended by in excess of 700 performance of the elite athletes. The gymnastics through Active Bods, with participants, commencing with a highly support of the Queensland Academy of the ultimate aim of gymnastics becoming successful Congress. Sport and Gymnastics Australia has been a core subject within the Queensland invaluable to GQ’s elite program. education system. The club services area, including Club 10, saw a stronger focus of servicing Active Bods Flip and Shout programs were Nothing is possible without the strong members. GQ was again delighted at the successfully launched in 2005. Thanks and united support of the affi liated enthusiastic response from the children to Sport and Recreation Queensland clubs, committees, administrators, in 7 trips to remote areas of Far North for its support of this special initiative coaches, judges, offi cials and volunteers. Queensland. program. GQ thanks them all.

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GYMNASTICS GRANT HARRISON - PRESIDENT PHIL SINNOT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The year 2005 has seen Gymnastics the inaugural General Gym-a-thon Mooney who was appointed as a member SA grow and sustain its reputation as event. The focus on Education Services of the National General Gym SMC and an important multi-sport organisation, remained strong. Approximately 230 awarded the National Kindergym Leader which delivers a diverse range of Technical Members enjoyed a variety of Award, Paul Szyjko who received a GA Gymsport activities to varying age 33 Gymsport workshops at the Coaches’ Award of Merit, Yu Bo who received the groups across South Australia. GSA has Congress. National Coach Encouragement Award, seen a steady growth and improvement who was recognised on her to the initiatives, programs and services, The Club 10 Program continues to be retirement and Charmaine Maher who which is a testament to the passion and an important focus for clubs, with 85% received an SA excellence in Sport Award commitment shown by the dedicated of clubs working through the program - all outstanding achievements. Board, Sports Management Committees, achieving a Star 2 or above accreditation. Staff, Clubs and Members. Congratulations to Bordertown GSA’s appreciation goes to the Board Kindergym which was were awarded of Management for its willingness to On behalf of the GSA staff, thanks a Club 10 Development Grant for the voluntarily share its expertise and time are extended to the club coaches, Club’s management initiatives and its for the benefi t of the Association and administrators, volunteers and athletes commitment to club development and key stakeholders. GSA also thanks the who offered their resources and time quality improvement. team of volunteer Sports Management to support the Association’s initiatives, Committees, who not only contribute events and activities throughout the During 2005 the Offi ce for Sport and to the strategic management of year. Recreation provided funding to GSA to their Gymsports, but also offer their launch the TeamCHEER program and professional and technical expertise During the year GSA has seen very appoint a Cheerleading Project Offi cer to the delivery of quality Gymsport good results from its athletes. Special to develop club and school participation competitions and events. congratulations are extended to Sam in this emerging and exciting Gymsport. Offord (Mens Gymnastics) Emily Sharp 2005 also saw the formation of the Sincere thanks to the Gymnastics SA (Sport Aerobics) Viktor Zhuravlev, Scott SASI Aerial Sports Program – a joint staff who show passion and dedication Brown and Ben Wilden (Trampoline venture between the South Australian to the continuous improvement of the Sports). Congratulations to Laura Hester Sports Institute, Gymnastics Australia Sport in our core service areas of Club who was awarded the SA Sports Star and Gymnastics SA. The partnership and Membership Services, Participation Athlete of the Year. with SASI involves re-establishing SA and Development, High Performance as a nationally recognised MAG High and Events. A comprehensive events calendar saw Performance Program and establishing over 300 athletes and approximately the Trampoline National Training Centre In closing, GSA sincerely thanks and 800 spectators attend the Combined in Adelaide. acknowledges the fi nancial and in- State Championships. The Country kind contributions provided by the Championship continued to be a Congratulations to Teresa Evans who was Offi ce for Recreation and Sport, the success attracting a record high 205 appointed Chairperson of the National South Australian Sports Institute and its participants. General Gymnastics staged Rhythmic SMC and awarded FIG Brevet 1 corporate sponsors for their continuing the 2005 Masters Games and introduced Rhythmic Judging accreditation, Heather support throughout the year.

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GYMNASTICS SUE HOPE/MARK MONCUR - PRESIDENT

The 2005 AGM saw some changes to 2005 also saw another fi rst for Land has been located and GT is currently the Gymnastics Tasmania (GT) board. trampolining in Tasmania, with Jack working with the State Government President Sue Hope unfortunately had Penny becoming the fi rst Tasmanian and the Kingborough Council for to resign towards the end of the year to gymnast to receive a Tasmanian Institute the remaining funds. The proposed concentrate on more important health of Sport scholarship. Trampoline Sports facility will provide for Tasmania’s top issues. Sue will be greatly missed along had other great results at Nationals with gymnasts and also provide for all levels with the huge amount of voluntary work a growing team, a great reward for those of gymnastics with a purpose built early she put into the Association. dedicated people in this state. learning centre.

GT would like to thank Gaylene King In 2004 GT began negotiations with the To the Gymnastics Tasmania Board, sports for her outstanding efforts with the Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) management committees, members, administration. Gaylene’s experience and in 2005 developed an agreement volunteers and staff, thank you for your and knowledge will be needed in the that has already increased the number tireless work and efforts throughout the next year to cover the departure of Sue of PCYC’s registering with Gymnastics past year. Hope. Tasmania, with more PCYC’s and gymnasts expected to come on board in Nicole Colev has done an outstanding the future. job as Club 10 Offi cer, not only developing relationships and assisting Working towards a state gymnastics with club development, but has had facility has progressed well with the invaluable input into other areas of the Federal Government committing Association. $1million to the project.

Nicole has continued to develop her role as Club 10 offi cer this year with strong support from the clubs. Tasmania has 1 club applying for Star 5 status with 2 other clubs working strongly towards Star 4 status.

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GYMNASTICS VICTORIA GEOFF SUSSMAN - PRESIDENT JANE FARRANCE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2005 was a major milestone in the history General Gymnastics continues to be the The hosting of the Rhythmic National of Victorian gymnastics - the World backbone of the sport. The promotion Clubs Championships was a specifi c Championships were held in Melbourne of gymnastics as the basis for all sports is focus for the year for RG and thanks are with Monette Russo winning Australia’s certainly strengthening this gymsport. extended to those who assisted with this fi rst individual all around medal: bronze. event. The ‘Aussie All Stars’ invitational Gymnastics Victoria is focussed on was a great lead up to the National The television coverage was huge, at supporting current and new clubs Clubs. prime time and with great ratings. and also on developing larger clubs to Gymnastics received promotion as never expand into new areas, particularly the Club 10 is very strong with 87% of clubs before, so we wait to see if it translates high growth regions. on or above Star 2 with a number of clubs to membership numbers in 2006. working to gain higher accreditation in The World Championships, held in this 2006 and most clubs aiming to develop Gymnastics Victoria’s (GV) long standing state with so many Victorian volunteers a strong Club 10 program within their President of 19 years has retired for taking active roles, was the clear highlight club a well earned rest. Geoff’s leadership of the year. and support of gymnastics is legendary; Gymnastics Victoria has concluded he will be greatly missed. GV farewells The World Record Handstand attempt another successful year which was only Geoff and welcomes John Higgins who preceding the World Championships, made possible by the hard work and has taken up the role of President until took on a life of its own involving young commitment of the Board, SMCs, staff, the 2006 AGM. and old from across Victoria. Clubs volunteers and club members. worked with clubs and sports with The work done this year by seven SMC’s sports, creating a positive ‘gymnastics GV’s partners and supporters, including has been outstanding with every one of community feel’ to the event. Well done the Victorian Institute of Sport, Sport and the competitive sports showing growth to Brad Edwards and Fiona Stott for Recreation Victoria, VicHealth, VicSport, and strong development. co-ordinating the event. It was a great Swinburne University of Technology, success setting a new world record Amco and Elastoplast have maintained All competitive sports are placing of 2402 handstands being performed close links and GV appreciates their emphasis on developing both the quality simultaneously. continued support. and number of judges. This focus will continue into 2006.

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GYMNASTICS WESTERN AUSTRALILA STEVE TURPIN - PRESIDENT GRATTON WILSON - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For Gymnastics (GWA) Well done also to Trudi Nurse (Coach - In the area of Club 10 GWA has had 2005 was another very positive year in Sport Aerobics), Karon Williams (Offi cial - another successful year with this all areas of operation. GWA has been Sport Aerobics), Martine George (Coach National Program met with enthusiasm able to maintain strong competitive - Women’s Gymnastics) and Karyn by the majority of Clubs in WA. Since performances in international and Murray (Offi cial - Rhythmic Gymnastics). the launch of the Program in 2003 over national events and was continued to 74% of WA Clubs have now completed deliver a high level of service to affi liated During the Year Dot Segon and Trish the Introductory Checklist or Quality clubs through a comprehensive range Fritz were awarded Gymnastics WA Improvement Checklist to progress to of events, the Club 10 program and the Life Membership and Allana Slater Star 2 or above. offering of quality education programs. and Ann Ranieri were honoured with a Gymnastics WA Award of Merit for In conclusion, a special thank you to Over the year GWA has seen strong their services to Gymnastics in WA. the Volunteers, Clubs, Coaches, Judges, growth in gymnast participation rates GWA also congratulates Allana on her Athletes, staff and Regional Associations at clubs and increases in Technical outstanding gymnastic career following who have worked tirelessly throughout Membership. These increases, combined the announcement of her retirement in the year. Thank you also to our partners with strong interest in event participation, August. and major sponsors – the Department and great support from the Department of Sport and Recreation, Healthway, of Sport and Recreation and Healthway GWA was very pleased to see increased WAIS, Woodside Energy, BHP Billiton, have underpinned a sound annual profi t event involvement, particularly across Gymnastics Australia and Challenge result of just over $23,000. the Men’s, Women’s, Rhythmic, General Stadium. GWA looks forward with and Cheerleading disciplines. GWA is still optimism to 2006. Once again Western Australian athletes moving ahead in discussions with the have achieved very good international Government and the Town of Vincent and national results and special with respect to a new State Gymnastic congratulations must go to all athletes, venue being located at the Loftus coaches and offi cials who represented Recreation Centre. Australia and Western Australia during the year.

In particular, Kieran Gorman who won the Sport Aerobics ANAC World Championships and Olivia Vivian who represented Australia at the 2005 Artistic World Championships.

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 OFFICE BEARERS

Patron: Robert Ellicott Q.C National Offi ce Staff:

Board of Directors: Chief Executive Offi cer Jane Allen Chairman Ken Williamson Financial Consultant Graeme Ainslie Deputy Chairman George Tatai Elected Delegates Wayne Hill (‘til May 05) Business/Services Director Matthew Connell Don Bollard Finance Sue James Peter Ruttledge Membership Administrator Ben Kerswill Grant Harrison Membership Rachael Herdman Special Delegates Danielle LeRay Membership Suimai Hare Margot Foster Club 10 Manager Bradley Edwards Chief Executive Jane Allen Club 10 Nerine Cooper Education Manager Linda Pettit Sport Management Committee Chairpersons: AFL Trainee David Mitchell Men’s Artistic Tim Quinlivan Women’s Artistic Helen Colagiuri Events Director Shaun Doyle Rhythmic Gymnastics Teresa Evans Events Helen Colagiuri General Gymnastics Petrina Hutchinson Sport Aerobics Karon Williams Sport Director Karen Myers Trampoline Sports Chuck Smith Sport Program Offi cer Megan Currie Sports Acrobatics Andrew Saba Gymsport Program Managers: FIG Representatives: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Russell Smart FIG Council Jane Allen Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Karen Myers FIG WAG Committee Kym Dowdell Rhythmic Gymnastics Karon Williams FIG GG Committee Jenny Collins General Gymnastics Petrina Hutchinson Cheerleading Nerine Cooper Athletes’ Commission: Sport Aerobics Karon Williams Danielle Le Ray Trampoline Sports Russell Smart Philippe Rizzo Sports Acrobatics Russell Smart Eliza Gower Allana Slater National Coaches: Ji Wallace Women’s National Coach Peggy Liddick Anthony Ikin Trampoline National Coach Nikolay Zhuravlev

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA SPORT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

Men’s Artistic: Sport Aerobics: Tim Quinlivan Technical Director Karon Williams Technical Director Daren Wolfe Judging Co-ordinator Liz Lyons Judging Co-ordinator Kath Graham Project Offi cer Kerryn Cormick Project Offi cer (Acting Program Manager) Eleanor Bunn Project Offi cer Bob Morton Project Offi cer Trampoline Sports: Women’s Artistic: Chuck Smith Technical Director Helen Colagiuri Technical Director Mike Kelso Judging Co-ordinator Jill Wright Judging Co-ordinator Darren Gillis Project Offi cer Peggy Liddick National Coach Pam Ferrari Project Offi cer Sue Synnot Project Offi cer Michelle De Highden Project Offi cer Sports Acrobatics: Andrew Saba Technical Director Rhythmic Gymnastics: Pamela Ryan Judging Co-ordinator Teresa Evans Technical Director Suzi Jordan Project Offi cer Ellena Papas Judging Co-ordinator Bruce Treble Project Offi cer Jo Edinger Project Offi cer Nicole Higham Project Offi cer

General Gymnastics: Petrina Hutchinson Chairperson Lynn Martin Project Offi cer Tina Burger Project Offi cer

Kindergym: Kit Poole Chairperson Heather Mooney Project Offi cer Alida Scott Project Offi cer

Cheerleading: Lyn Parker Chairperson Margaret-Mary OpsteltenProject Offi cer Briony Tung Project Offi cer

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 NATIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS

Men’s Artistic: Women’s Artistic: Rhythmic Gymnastics:

Senior: Senior: Senior: Joshua Jefferis (QLD/AIS) Monique Blount (ACT/AIS) Amy Khera (VIC) Sam Simpson (QLD/QAS/AIS) Casey McDonnell (NSW/AIS) Courtney Holloway (VIC) Sam Offord (SA/SASI/AIS) Karen Nguyen (VIC/VIS/AIS) Naazmi Johnston (QLD) Thomas Pichler (QLD/QAS/AIS) Monette Russo (VIC/VIS/AIS) Kimberly Mason (NSW) Chris Martin (NSW/NSWIS/AIS) Lynn Silcock (VIC/MLC/AIS) Amelia McVeigh (NSW) Joel Moss (ACT/AIS) Olivia Vivian (WA/WAIS) Amanda Lee See (QLD) Ian Greenwell (WA/AIS) Hayley Wright (QLD/QAS/AIS) Damian Istria (QLD/QAS/AIS) Belinda Archer (ACT/AIS) – Uneven Bars Junior: Philippe Rizzo (NSW/AIS) Tanya Vulin (VIC) John Carroll (WA/AIS) Junior: Olivia Milnes (VIC) (NSW/NSWIS/AIS) Alyce Arrowsmith (QLD/QAS/MBC/AIS) Danielle Papdothomakos (VIC) Aaron Thanus (VIC/VICHPC) (VIC/WAGC) Shelley Williams (VIC) Ashleigh Brennan (VIC/VIS) Elizabeth Cumming (WA) Under 18: Hollie Dykes (QLD/AIS) Emma McCarthy (WA) Martin Jozwiak (WA) Melody Hernandez (NSW/AIS) Janine Murray (WA) Luke Wiwatowski (NSW) Daria Joura (WA/WAIS/AIS) Zena Foale-Banks (QLD) Jonathan Chien (SA) (WA/WAIS) Ashta Murugesan (QLD) Ryan Wong (QLD) Shona Morgan (VIC/WAGC) Keziah Oliver (QLD) (QLD/QAS/AIS) Desiree Eid (NSW) Chloe Sims (QLD/QAS/MBC/AIS) Chloe Hayes (WA) Victoria Williams (NSW/AIS) Sara Jamal (NSW) Jasmine Webb (QLD/MBC)

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Senior: Senior: Anne-Marie Mooney (NSW) Chris Behan (NSW) Trampoline: Mia Romano (NSW) Sandi Carmichael (SA) Scott Brown (SA/SASI) Lucia Stevens (NSW) Emily Sharp (SA) Viktor Zhuravlev (SA/SASI) Sarah Andrews (NSW) Emily O’Hagen (QLD) Artur Ivankovich (QLD) Matthew Carroll (NSW) Kylie Steere (QLD) Adrian Wareham (VIC) Ellie-Jane Kelly (NSW) Melissa Davies (WA) Ji Wallace (QLD/SASI) Ellie Mizon (NSW) Kieran Gorman (WA) Ben Wilden (SA/SASI) Gabrielle Bird (NSW) Leah Henville (WA) Brittany Hayes (NSW) Elizabeth Kane (WA) Double Mini-Trampoline: Casey Boonstra (NSW) Melissa Read (WA) Christie Jenkins (VIC) Leah Cindric (NSW) Rachel Perry (QLD) Joanne Hosking (NSW) Youth: Danica Hilton (QLD) Jodi Cassettari (NSW) Martin Warren (QLD) Nicole Diegan (QLD) Monica Flint (NSW) Chelsea Carroll (WA) Jonathon Dore (NSW) Sheridan Tyrrell (NSW) Emma Davies (WA) Adrian Wareham (VIC) Emma Byrnes (NSW) Eloise Kane (WA) Greogroy Clune (NSW) Amy Newsom (NSW) Samantha Rowney (WA) Damian Ryan (NSW) Hayley Wells (NSW) Chloe Sargent (WA) Ty Swadling (NSW) Toni Cartwright (QLD) Leigh Howlett (VIC) Elizabeth Jacobs (QLD) Amy Lang (QLD) Tumbling: Emily D’Arcy (NSW) Greg Clune (NSW) Rebecca D’Arcy (NSW) Alexandra Gall (NSW) Junior: Double Mini Trampoline: Katrina Yeoman (VIC) Jaimi Meyer (VIC) Hayley Tagell (VIC) Kelsie Henry (QLD) Kaitlyn Duignan (QLD) Laura McLean (NSW) Jason Johnson (NSW) Jack Penny (TAS) Reece Thompson (QLD)

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS

Men’s Artistic: Women’s Artistic: Rhythmic Gymnastics:

Senior International All Around Champion: Senior International: Senior: Josh Jefferis (QLD/AIS) Monette Russo (VIC) Amy Khera (VIC) Winning Team (NSW) Level 10 Under 18 All Around Champion: Junior International: Ben Wood (NSW) Alyce Arrowsmith (QLD) Junior: Winning Team (QLD) Winning Team - Junior/Senior (QLD) Tanya Vulin (VIC) Winning Team (VIC) Level 9 Under 17 All Around Champion: International Level 10 (13 & 14 yrs): Daichi Yashiki (NSW) Kayla Winch (QLD) Stage 4: Winning Team (QLD) Chloe Hayes (WA) International Level 10 (12 & under): Winning Team (WA) Level 9 Open All Around Champion: Tain Molendjk (WA) Tristan Skalina (QLD) Winning Team - Combined (VIC) Stage 3: Winning Team (QLD) Morgan Lewis (VIC) International Level 8: Winning Team (NSW) Level 8 Under 15 All Around Champion: Amber Fulljames (QLD) Sean O’Hara (SA) Wining Team (VIC) Level 10: Winning Team (VIC) Natasha Moule (NSW) International Level 6: Winning Team (NSW) Level 8 Open All Around Champion: Mary-Ann Monckton (NSW) Steven Ashford (VIC) Winning Team (NSW) Level 9: Winning Team (NSW) Courtney Moule (VIC) National Level 10: Winning Team (NSW) Level 7 Under 13 International All Around Kimberly Dick (NSW) Champion: Winning Team (NSW) Level 8: Jack Rickards (NSW) Rebeka Wall (QLD) Winning Team (NSW) National Level 9: Winning Team (NSW) Heather Rath (NSW) Level 7 Open All Around Champion: Winning Team (QLD) Level 7: Paul Palombi (ACT) Anna Munro (QLD) Winning Team (QLD) National Level 8: Winning Team (QLD) Alliza Marino (QLD) Level 6 Under 12 All Around Champion: Winning Team (QLD) Jordan Read (ACT) Winning Team (VIC) National Level 7: Monique Cowan (QLD) Winning Teram (QLD)

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Cheerleading: Trampoline: Level 5 Women’s Pair: Senior: Liz Clark (QLD) Mei Hubnik & Amber Kaldor (NSW) Hot Shots – Overall Champion: Viktor Zhuravlev (SA) KLD Devils (VIC) Junior: Alexandra Freeman (SA) Level 5 Men’s Pair: Matthew Butt (VIC) Matthew Fountain & David Talbot (QLD) All Stars – Overall Champion: 17+: Danielle Ayrton (NSW) Townsville Dance & Cheerleading Phoenix (QLD) Gregory Clune (NSW) Level 5 Mixed Pair: Und 17: Jaimi Meyer (VIC) Caitlyn Brazel & Adam Wimberley (QLD) Open – Overall Champions: Jarrod Spear (QLD) Acrobatic Fanatics (QLD) Und 15: Alexandra Freeman (SA) Level 5 Women’s Trio: Reece Thompson (QLD) Lauren Becker, Kendall Dent & Keryn Swadling TeamCheer (schools): Und 13: Madeleine Johnson (VIC) (NSW) All Stars – Overall Champion Riley Glazebrook (QLD) John Paul College Burgundy Starz (QLD) Und 11: Bianca Murphy (NSW) Level 5 Men’s Four: Joshua Anderson (QLD) Nathan Boyle, Ben Cork, Matthew Early & Kieran Liu (NSW) Sport Aerobics: Double Mini Trampoline: Senior: Christie Jenkins (VIC) Level 6 Women’s Pair: International Stream - Age Group 1 Damian Ryan (NSW) Renee Blake & Shayley Clark (NSW) Individual Female: Junior: Jaimi Meyer (VIC) Samantha Elkington (WA) Reece Thompson (QLD) Level 6 Women’s Trio: 17+: Cloe Albert (QLD) Toni Cartwright, Elizabeth Jacobs & Amy Lang Individual Male: Kaleb Collins (NSW) (QLD) Martin Warren (QLD) Und 17: Jaimi Meyer (VIC) Jack Penny (TAS/TIS) Level 7 Women’s Pair: International Stream- Age Group 2 Und 15: Katrina Yeoman (VIC) Sarah Gilbey & Alice Kesby (NSW) Individual Female: Reece Thompson (QLD) Eloise Kane (WA) Und 13: Madeleine Johnson (VIC) Level 7 Mixed Pair: Riley Glazebrook (QLD) Claudia Thomas-Earle & Glen Wimberley (QLD) Individual Male: Und 11: Korri Loader (QLD) Cameron Brown (VIC) Joshua Anderson (QLD) Level 7 Women’s Trio: Casey Boonstra, Leah Cindric & Joanne Hosking Mixed Pairs: Synchronised Trampoline: (NSW) Cameron Brown and Emma Bellman (VIC) Senior: Liz Clark & Anna Vivash (QLD) Level 8 Women’s Pair: Trio: Ben Wilden (SA) & Stacey Cheetham-Smith & Penny Smith (NSW) Eloise Kane, Samantha Rowney and Emma Davies Adrian Wareham (VIC) (WA) Junior: Lara Napier & Level 8 Mixed Pair: Jody Spear (QLD) Sarah Andrews & Matthew Carroll (NSW) International Stream – Senior William Morris (SA) & Individual Female: Jack Penny (TAS/TIS) Level 8 Women’s Trio: Melissa Read (WA) 17+: Danielle Ayrton & Laura Merrin, Catherine Sharwood & Emily Shaw Jessie Tulett (NSW) (QLD) Individual Male: James Buckingham (TAS) & Kieran Gorman (WA) Justin Crombie (TAS) Level 9 Women’s Pair: Und 17: Fiona Salvair & Laura Saba & Nicole Chiha (VIC) Trio: Suzanne Stewart (QLD) Melissa Read, Melissa Davies and Leah Henville William Morris (SA) & Level 9 Men’s Pair: (WA) Jack Penny (TAS/TIS) Mitchell Saba & Timothy Cooke (VIC) Und 15: Jody Spear & Lara Napier (QLD) Level 9 Mixed Pair: Blake Gaudry & Lara Nilon-Pobjoy & Vaughan Skelly (QLD) Hunter Austine (NSW) Und 13: Madeleine Johnson & Level 9 Women’s Trio: Christie Baumgartner (VIC) Karin Brailey, Felicity Munton & Melissa Scott Und 11: Korri Loader & (QLD) Danielle Stanley (QLD) Joshua Anderson & Level 10 Mixed Pair: Declan Askew (QLD) Eliza Hui & Matthew Sinclair (NSW)

Tumbling: Level 10 Women’s Trio: Senior: Danica Hilton (QLD) Bianca Ilacqua, Lisa Jones & Gregory Clune (NSW) Hanna Mangan-Lawrence (NSW) Junior: Alannah Koch (VIC) Reece Thompson (QLD) 17+: Jackie Melvold (NSW) Ben Jones (QLD) Und 17: Erin Wright (NSW) Mitchell Muckert (QLD) Und 15: Alannah Koch (VIC) Luke Hubbard (VIC) Und 13: Morgan Lawson (VIC) Kylie Russell (NSW) Und 11: Taylor Ellison (NSW)

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

Australian Youth Olympic Festival Gymnasts (Synchronised Women): Results: WAG/MAG/RG/TRP Katrina Yeoman & Bethany Bailey Senior Sydney, Australia Louise Stack & Christie Jenkins Hayley Wright 2nd UB, 3rd AA 20th – 23rd January 2005 Gymnasts (Synchronised Men): Lynn Silcock 3rd VT, 1st UB, 2nd AA Leigh Howlett & Ty Swadling Gymnasts (WAG Team A): Ben Harris & Gregory Clune Junior Hollie Dykes Jasmine Webb 2nd VT, 1st FX Daria Joura Results (WAG): Chloe Sims Team A 2nd 2005 Lights, Camera, Action Invite – WAG Hayley Wright Team B 3rd Los Angeles, USA Gymnasts (WAG Team B): Chloe Sims 1st AA, VT, UB, BB 18th – 20th February 2005 Melody Hernandez Daria Joura 1st FX Casey McDonnell Gymnasts: Jasmine Webb Results (MAG): Hayley Wright Victoria Williams Team A 2nd Lynn Silcock Sam Offord 2nd FX, 2nd RI, 3rd VT Jasmine Webb Gymnasts (MAG Team A): Thomas Pichler 3rd AA, 3rd HB Sam Offord Prashanth Sellathurai 1st PH, 1st RI, 2nd PB Results: Thomas Pichler Team 1st Ryan Wong Results (RG): Lynn Silcock 1st AA (Open Division) Prashanth Sellathurai Tanita Still 5th overall Hayley Wright 1st AA (14 – 16 yrs) Gymnasts (MAG Team B): Keziah Oliver 7th overall Jasmine Webb 3rd AA (7 – 13 yrs) Luke Wiwatowski Tanya Vulin 8th overall Jonathan Chien Desiree Eid 9th overall American Cup Matthew Bonham Danielle Papadothomakos 11th overall Long Island, New York, USA Matthew Schiappadori 25th – 26th February 2005 Results (TRP): Gymnasts (RG Green Team): Bethany Bailey 2nd Gymnast: Tanita Still Louise Stack 3rd Philippe Rizzo Keziah Oliver Christie Jenkins 5th Tanya Vulin Katrina Yeoman 10th Results: Jessica Veal Gregory Clune 5th Philippe Rizzo 5th HB Gymnasts (RG Gold Team): Ty Swadling 6th Desiree Eid Ben Harris 7th Cheer Ltd International Cheer & Dance Elizabeth Cummings Leigh Howlett 9th Championships – CL Danielle Papadothomakos Katrina Yeoman & Bethany Bailey 2nd South Carolina, USA Zarah Walker Louise Stack & Christie Jenkins 5th 18th – 20th March 2005 Leigh Howlett & Ty Swadling 2nd Gymnasts (TRP Women): Ben Harris & Gregory Clune 3rd Gymnasts: Bethany Bailey Kristie Amarant Louise Stack 2005 City Surf Classic – WAG Katherine Aquino Christie Jenkins Los Angeles, USA Jessica Box Katrina Yeoman 11th – 13th February 2005 Annmarie Carter Rhiannon Ferris Gymnasts (TRP Men): Gymnasts (Seniors): Amy Niscock Gregory Clune Hayley Wright Tiffany Jansen Ty Swadling Lynn Silcock Tanya Kumruyan Ben Harris Gymnasts (Junior): Jasmine Kumruyan Leigh Howlett Jasmine Webb Kirah Milne

contents.indd 48 27/04/2006 11:58:06 AM Paige Ryder Results: Results: Briony Tung Team 1st Ji Wallace 18th Danielle Urbano Thomas Pichler 2nd AA, 1st FX, 2nd PH, 2nd VT Scott Brown 32nd Damian Istria 3rd FX, 2nd RI, 1st VT, 1st HB Viktor Zhuravlev 46th Results: Prashanth Sellaturai 1st PH, 1st RI Synchronised Open Dance – Team Australia 1st Josh Jefferis 3rd PH, 2nd PB Scott Brown & Viktor Zhuravlev 13th Senior Recreation – Teram Australia – 1st Joel Moss 2nd FX, Junior All Stars Level 1 – KLD Cheerleaders – 5th Sam Offord 3rd AA, 3rd RI, 3rd VT AUS v CHN – WAG/MAG Runner Up John Carroll 3rd PB, 3rd HB Canberra, Australia 3rd – 4th July 2005 IAF Suzuki World Cup – AER OBI Cup Nagoya Japan Berlin, Germany Gymnasts (Team A): 8th – 10th April 2005 9th April 2005 Monique Blount Casey McDonnell Gymnasts: Gymnasts: Monette Russo Kieran Gorman Luke Wiwatowski Daria Joura Chris Behan Matthew Bonham Chloe Sims Eloise Kane Tom Pickette Gymnasts (Team B): Michael Merceica Lynn Silcock Results: Hayley Wright Kieran Gorman 3rd Snr IM Results: Melody Hernandez Chris Behan 5th Snr IM Team 8th Jasmine Webb Eloise Kane 11th Age Group 2 IF Naomi Russell 2005 Gent Grand Prix – WAG Gymnasts (MAG): Australia V Malaysia – RG Gent, Belgium Josh Jefferis Brisbane , Australia 30th April - 1st May 2005 Sam Simpson 8th – 9th April 2005 Joel Moss Gymnasts (WAG): Sam Offord Gymnasts: Lynn Silcock Chris Martin Lena Kotova Monette Russo Thomas Pichler Amy Khera Damian Istria Naazmi Johnston Gymnasts (MAG): Philippe Rizzo Kimberley Mason Damian Istria John Carroll Amelia McVeigh Prashanth Sellaturai Prashanth Sellathurai Thomas Pichler Results: Results (WAG): Lena Kotova 1st AA, 1st Ball & Clubs 2nd Rope and Results (WAG): AUS A 2nd 3rd Ribbon Lynn Silcock 6th UB AUS B 3rd Amy Khera 4th AA, 1st Ribbon fi nal. Monette Russo 5th BB Monett Russo 1st AA, 3rd UB Naazmi Johnston 5th AA Results (MAG): Lynn Silcock 2nd VT Kimberly Mason 6th AA Damian Istria 7th FX, 6th VT Chloe Sims 3rd VT, 1st FX Amelia McVeigh 7th AA Monique Blount 3rd BB FIG World Series – AER Results (MAG): AUS v UKR – WAG Rodez France Josh Jefferis 6th AA Brisbane, Australia 6th -8th May 2005 Sam Simpson 7th AA 8th – 9th April 2005 Joel Moss 8th AA Gymnast: Sam Offord 9th AA Gymnasts (Team A): Kieran Gorman Chris Martin 10th AA Alyce Arrowsmith Thomas Pichler 11th AA Chloe Sims Results: Kieran Gorman 4th Snr IM Monette Russo AUS v CHN Apparatus Chall. – WAG/MAG Daria Joura World Cup – TRP Melbourne, Australia Hollie Dkyes Sofi a, Bulgaria 8th – 9th July 2005 Gymnasts (Team B): 1st – 5th June 2005 Casey McDonnell Gymnasts (WAG): Hayley Wright Gymnasts: Monique Blount Monique Blount Scott Brown Daria Joura Lynn Silcock Ji Wallace Casey McDonnell Naomi Russell Viktor Zhuravlev Monette Russo Synchronised Chloe Sims Results: Scott Brown & Viktor Zhuravlev Gymnasts (MAG): Team – AUS 1st Josh Jefferis Hollie Dykes 1st AA, 3rd BB, 3rd FX Results: Sam Simpson Monette Russo 3rd AA, 3rd UB, 1st BB Scott Brown 17th Sam Offord Chloe Sims 1st VT, 3rd UB Ji Wallace 42nd Thomas Pichler Alyce Arrowsmith 3rd VT Viktor Zhuravlev 45th Damian Istria Daria Joura 1st FX Synchronized Philippe Rizzo Scott Brown & Viktor Zhuravlev 13th AUS v GBR – MAG Results (WAG): Brisbane, Australia World Cup – TRP Monette Russo 2nd VT, 2nd UB 8th – 9th April 2005 Levallois, France Daria Joura 1st BB, 1st FX 10th – 11th June 2005 Results (MAG): Gymnasts: Josh Jefferis 1st RI Thomas Pichler Gymnasts: Sam Offord 3rd RI Damian Istria Ji Wallace Thomas Pichler 3rd FX, 2nd VT Prashanth Sellathurai Scott Brown Damian Istria 2nd RI, 3rd HB Josh Jefferis Viktor Zhuravlev Philippe Rizzo 2nd PB, 1st HB Joel Moss Synchronized Sam Offord Scott Brown & Viktor Zhuravlev John Carroll Ian Greenwell

contents.indd 49 27/04/2006 11:58:07 AM World Cup – TRP Jonathon Dore 23rd 17 – 18 Ostend, Belgium Damian Ryan 24th Anna Vivash 9th 5th – 6th August 2005 Team 6th Chloe Albert 15th Results (Trampoline): Danica Hilton 25th Gymnasts: Viktor Zhuravlev 36th Scott Brown Adrian Wareham 49th Results (Synchronised): Viktor Zhuravlev Scott Brown 60th 11 – 12 Ben Wilden 69th Christie Baumgartner & Madeleine Johnson 21st Results: Team 15th Alexandra Land & Brooke Michael 22nd Scott Brown 19th Patrick Cooper & Riley Glazebrook 4th Viktor Zhuravlev 43rd International Age Group Competition Jarrod Digney & Daniel Hudson 12th Eindhoven, The Netherlands – TRP 21st – 23rd September 2005 13 – 14 Duisburg, Germany Jody Spear & Hayley Tagell 9th 6th – 7th August 2005 Gymnasts: Alexandra Freeman & Katrina Yeoman 11th Madeleine Johnson Gymnast: Christie Baumgartner 15 – 16 Double-Mini Trampoline Alexandra Land Jaimi Meyer & Bethany Bailey 23rd Damian Ryan Brooke Michael Fiona Salvair & Jessica Lewis 24th Riley Glazebrook Matthew Butt & Jarrod Spear 5th Results: Daniel Hudson Jason Johnson & Jack Penny 18th Damian Ryan 10th Patrick Cooper Katrina Yeoman 17 – 18 World University Games – MAG Hayley Tagell Ty Swadling & Leigh Howlett 7th Izmir, Turkey Jody Spear 12th – 17th August 2005 Casey Pomeroy Results (Trampoline): Michael Albanese 11 – 12 Gymnasts: Jaimi Meyer Madeleine Johnson 3rd Josh Jefferis Erin Wright Christie Baumgartner 20th John Carroll Kelsie Henry Alexandra Land 28th Joel Moss Danielle Emery Brooke Michael 30th Chris Martin Russell Raynham Riley Glazebrook 8th Ian Greenwell Jack Penny Patrick Cooper 17th Cameron Love Jarrod Digney 36th Results: Jason Johnson Daniel Hudson 55th Team 12th Anna Vivash Josh Jefferis 9th AA Cloe Albert 13 – 14 Danica Hilton Katrina Yeoman 13th ANAC International Championship – AER Jarrod Digney Alexandra Freeman 21st Manhattan Beach, California USA Alexandra Freeman Jody Spear 35th 14th-17th August 2005 Bethany Bailey Hayley Tagell 40th Fiona Salvair Anthony Rogers 28th Gymnasts: Jessica Lewis Emily Sharp Matthew Butt 15 – 16 Kieran Gorman Jarrod Spear Bethany Bailey 11th Martin Warren Ty Swadling Jaimi Meyer 20th Eloise Kane Leigh Howlett Jessica Lewis 27th Samantha Rowney Anthony Rogers Fiona Salvair 61st Emma Davies Gregory Clune Jarrod Spear 19th Chelsea Carroll Brittany Thomas Jason Johnson 31st Luke Hubbard Jack Penny 34th Results: Matthew Butt 69th Emily Sharp 15th Snr IF Results (Double-Mini Trampoline): Kieran Gorman 1st Snr IM 11 - 12 17 – 18 Martin Warren 1st Age Group 1 IM Madeleine Johnson 6th Anna Vivash 9th Eloise Kane, Samantha Rowney, Emma Davies 1st Christie Baumgartner 11th Leigh Howlett 14th Age GP 2 Trio Alexandra Land 18th Ty Swadling 15th Eloise Kane 4th Age Group 2 IF Brooke Michael 32nd Gregory Clune 17th Chelsea Carroll 2nd Junior Showcase Riley Glazebrook 11th Daniel Hudson 18th Results (Tumbling): World Championships – TRP Patrick Cooper 37th 11 – 12 Eindhoven, The Netherlands Brittany Thomas 15th 15th – 18th September 2005 13 - 14 Katrina Yeoman 4th 13 – 14 Gymnasts: Hayley Tagell 8th Luke Hubbard 8th Christie Jenkins Jody Spear 20th Daniel Warner Casey Pomeroy 24th 15 – 16 Leigh Howlett Michael Albanese 17th Erin Wright 28th Jonathon Dore Damian Ryan 15 - 16 17 – 18 Viktor Zhuravlev Jaimi Meyer 5th Gregory Clune 7th Adrian Wareham Erin Wright 12th Scott Brown Kelsie Henry 13th Japan Junior International – WAG/MAG Ben Wilden Danielle Emery 24th Tokyo, Japan Russell Raynham 18th 18th – 19th September 2005 Results (Double-Mini Trampoline): Jack Penny 19th Christie Jenkins 13th Cameron Love 23rd Gymnasts (WAG): Daniel Warner 17th Jason Johnson 43rd Chloe Sims Leigh Howlett 22nd Daria Joura Gymnast (MAG): Luke Wiwatowski

contents.indd 50 27/04/2006 11:58:09 AM Results: AUS v ITA – WAG 2005 World Championships – WAG/MAG Chloe Sims QLD 5th AA (qualifi ed for UB, BB & Pavia, Italy Melbourne, Australia FX fi nals) 22nd October 2005 21st – 27th November 2005 Dasha Joura WA 8th AA (qualifi ed for VT, BB & FX fi nals) Gymnasts: Gymnasts (WAG): Luke Wiwatowski NSW 11th AA, 5th FX, 7th R, Ashleigh Brennan Monette Russo 7th HB Jasmine Webb Olivia Vivian Victoria Williams Monique Blount New Zealand Championships – MAG Gymnasts (MAG): 27th September 2005 Results: Josh Jefferis Ashleigh Brennan 2nd AA Prashanth Sellathurai Gymnasts (Level 8): Jasmine Webb 4th AA Damian Istria Myles Cronin Victoria Williams 6th AA Philippe Rizzo Matthew Angel Sam Offord Jeremy Saide DTB-Pokal World Cup – WAG/MAG Thomas Pichler Ben Williams Stuttgart, Germany Gymnasts (Level 9): 22nd – 23rd October 2005 Results (WAG): Samuel Green Monette Russo 3rd AA, 7th UB, 5th BB and 5th FX Lauchlan Patterson-Nielsen Gymnast (WAG): Results (MAG): Ben Frick Monette Russo Josh Jefferis 19th AA Gymnasts (MAG): Prashanth Sellathurai 7th PH Results: Philippe Rizzo Damian Istria 7th HB Myles Cronin 1st FX, 3rd HB Sam Offord Ben Williams 2nd VT Jeremy Saide 2nd PB Results (WAG): Monette Russo 3rd VT, 8th UB, 7th BB 2005 World Championships – RG Results (MAG): Baku, AZE Philippe Rizzo 12th PB, 25th HB 3rd – 9th October 2005 Sam Offord 24th R, 15th VT

Gymnasts: Glasgow World Cup – MAG Amy Khera Glasgow, Scotland Naazmi Johnston 25th – 26th October 2005 Kimberley Mason Amelia MCVeigh Gymnast: Philippe Rizzo Results: Team 29/31 Results: Kimberely Mason 64th AA Philippe Rizzo 4th PB, 1st HB Naazmi Johnston 94th AA Amy Khera 98th AA Slovenia World Cup – WAG Slovenia Massilia Open – WAG 29th – 30th October 2005 Marseille, France 14th October 2005 Gymnasts: Monique Blount Gymnasts: Belinda Archer Ashleigh Brennan Jasmine Webb Results: Monique Blount 4th BB Results: 1st Team Seacon Square National Cheerleader Ashleigh Brennan 1st AA Competition – CL Both qualifi ed for the Massilia Cup Bangkok, Thailand 19th November 2005 Massilia Cup – WAG Marseille, France Gymnasts: 15th October 2005 Aaron Allingham Megan Blakely Gymnasts (Team A): Natalie Burgess Naomi Russell Courtney Gray Alyce Arrowsmith Brooke Gysen Victoria Williams Brad Keenan Gymnasts (Team B): Jakky Keenan Ashleigh Brennan Eliza McDowell Jasmine Webb Stephanie O’Meara Casey Overton Results: Nicole Pugliese Australia 1 6th Teleah Scamuffo Australia 2 10th Briony Tung Naomi Russell 11th AA Christopher Tung Ashleigh Brennan 3rd BB

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GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 NATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Men’s Artistic: Women’s Artistic: Rhythmic Gymnastics:

Senior International Senior International Senior International Gymnast of the Year: Gymnast of the Year: Gymnast of the Year: Damian Istria (QLD/QAS/AIS) Monette Russo (VICVIS/AIS) Kimberly Mason (NSW)

Junior International Junior International Junior International Gymnast of the Year: Gymnast of the Year: Gymnast of the Year: Luke Wiwatowski (NSW/AIS) Chloe Sims (QLD/QASMBC/AIS) Tanya Vulin (VIC) International Coach of the Year: Elite Coaching International Coach of the Year: Sergei Chinkar (QAS) Team of the Year: Nicole Higham (NSW) Coach of the Year (Open Levels): VIC/VIS Zou Li Min (ACT) National Offi ciating Program National Levels Offi cial of the Year: Coach Encouragement Award: Gymnast of the Year: Virginia Elliott (NSW) Peter Abbott (NSW) Kimberly Dick (NSW) Levels Coach of the Year: National Offi ciating Program National Levels Kerry Mancini (NSW) Offi cial of the Year: Coach of the Year: Rohan Kennedy (NSW) Ben and Josh Holmes (NSW) Level 7-10 Gymnast of the Year: Natasha Moule (NSW)

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General Gymnastics: Sport Aerobics: Sports Acrobatics:

2004 Senior Athlete of the Year: 2004 General Gymnastics Coach of the Year: Kieran Gorman (WA) International Senior Acrobats of the Year: TS Kit Poole (NSW) Tara Busbridge, Jessica Stamenovic & Veronica Youth Athletes of the Year: Gravolin (QLD) Kindergym Leader of the Year: Martin Warren (QLD) & Heather Mooney (SA) International Junior Acrobats of the Year: Eloise Kane, Samantha Rowney, Emma Davies Renee Quail, Jessica Ward & Ashleigh Ryan (NSW) Cheerleading Coach of the Year: (WA) Briony Tung (WA) International Coach of the Year: Coach of the Year: Yuriy Stepchenkov (QLD) National Volunteer of the Year: Trudi Nurse (WA) Juli Bartlett (VIC) National Acrobats of the Year: Offi cial of the Year: Rebecca Buffrey, Anne-Marie Mooney & Lucy Special Recognition Award: Pam Behan (NSW) Stevens (NSW) Acrobatic Fanatics (QLD) Trampoline Sports: National Coach of the Year: 2005 Bruce Treble (VIC) General Gymnastics Coach of the Year: 2004: Sarah Hayes (NSW) Senior Athlete of the Year: NOP Offi cial of the Year: Lesley Daly (QLD) Amy Jennings (NSW) Kindergym Leader of the Year: Susan Pearman (VIC) International Coach of the Year: Paul Stephens (QLD) Cheerleading Coach of the Year: Tina Burger (QLD) Junior Athlete of the Year: Gregory Clune (NSW) National Volunteers of the Year: Jenny and Kevin Burger (QLD) National Athlete of the Year: Reece Thompson (QLD) Special Recognition Award: Debbie Gough (WA) National Coach of the Year: Jarrod Heriot (VIC) Lance Otto Award: Jenny Collins (QLD) NOP Offi cial of the Year: Nicole Vayro (QLD)

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Life Members: Award of Merit: Roll of Honour - MAG:

T.H. (Harry) Morris* Graham Bond – QLD Graham Bond – QLD W.E. (Bill) Wilson* Joan Caelli – VIC Shaw Byng – NSW J.R. (Jack) Carey* Barry Cheales – QLD Stan Davies – VIC J.J. (Jim) Brown* Stan Davies – VIC Brennon Dowrick – ACT J.A. (Jim) Thompson Ena Duffi eld – QLD Benny de Roo – NSW L.M. (Lance) Otto Nelleck Jol – WA Peter Hogan – NSW V.L. (Val) Beitzel Jane Schmid – NSW Peter Lloyd – VIC F.T. (Frances) Crampton Maureen Strauss – WA Ken Meredith – QLD J.E. (Jim) Barry Phil Teare – VIC Lindsay Nylund – WA K.B. (Ken) Williamson Chris Timpson – ACT Ted Trainer – NSW E.A. (Anne) Bigham John Wilby – QLD Bret Hudson – NSW R.B. (Bob) Wherrett Dexter Lorbach – VIC – QLD J.A. (Jeff) Cheales Anne Bigham – SA Philippe Rizzo - NSW M.A. (Margaret) Lanz Jeff Cheales – QLD Joshua Jefferis - QLD M.G. (Murray) Chessell Margaret Lanz – VIC * Deceased Alistair Low – VIC* Frank Vig – QLD Ken Williamson – VIC/ACT Peter Chen – NZL Keith Russell – AN Yoshiteru Matsuzaki – JPN John Atkinson – GBR Bob Wherrett – TAS Warwick Forbes – ACT Ju Ping Tian – ACT Dr Peter Fricker – ACT Dr Don McIntosh – VIC Lee Caelli – VIC Gene Schembri – ACT Jonathan Hooper – VIC David Zuker – VIC Kym Dowdell – QLD Steve Chetkovich – WA Jacky Wood – ACT George Tatai – VIC Tony Davis – VIC Helen Colagiuri – NSW Tim Quinlivan – QLD Kathleen Graham – ACT Elizabeth Chetkovich – WA Laurie Farrow (WA) Neil Brodie (WA) Margaret Mary Opstelten – QLD Allen Cullen – NSW Peter Read - NSW Karon Williams – WA Pamela Ryan - NSW Danica Mladenovic - ACT Jillian Wright - VIC Jean Lang - NSW Paul Szyjko - SA Peggy Browne - VIC Daren Wolfe - QLD * Posthumously

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Monique Allen – NSW Karen Ho – WA Ji Wallace – QLD Jan Bedford – WA Kasumi Takahashi – VIC Joanna Hughes – VIC Danielle LeRay - NSW Roll of Honour - AER: Wanita Lynch – WA Penelope Blackmore - VIC Julie-Anne Monico – ACT Tara Busbridge - QLD Val Norris – WA Roll of Honour - AER: Veronica Gravolin - QLD Lisa Read – NSW Jessica Stamenovic - QLD Val Roberts – VIC Patsy Tierney – SA Kerry Bayliss – SA Juanita Little – NSW Leanne Rycroft – SA Dean Wright – VIC Kylie Shadbolt – QLD Michael Betts - QLD Rebecca Stoyel – SA Lisa Osborne – VIC Jenny Smith – WA Anthony Ikin – QLD Marina Sulicich – SA Lauren Farry - NSW Michelle Telfer – WA Leah Henville - WA Kellie Wilson – QLD Melissa Read - WA Salli Wills – WA Melissa Davies - WA Zeena McLaughlin – VIC Kieran Gorman - WA – QLD Allana Slater – WA Trudy McIntosh – VIC Jacqui Dunn - SA Monette Russo - VIC - VIC

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contents.indd 58 27/04/2006 11:58:41 AM GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA 2005 FINANCIAL NOTES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2005 THESE NOTES SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Accounting Policies Work in Progress (projects) has been reviewed and is valued at cost. It is believed the value shown is fully recoverable on completion of the The accounts of this entity (which is a ‘non-reporting’ entity) have been various projects in 2006. prepared in accordance with applicable statements of Accounting Concepts and Accounting Standards. Club Development Fund GA has a special Cash Management account created on the formation Results for Year of the Club Development Fund. These funds were received as the result of a club donation and have been set aside to support the Gymnastics Australia (GA) made a profi t of $540,139 for the year annual Club 10 Development Grant scheme. (2004 – $52,601). All Current Liabilities have been reviewed and refl ect all known Short Term Investments at Cost are Fixed Interest Hybrids listed on liabilities of GA. These include $160,789 of costs associated with the Stock Exchange the market value of which was $674,179 at 31st running World Gymnastics 2005 Limited owing at 31/12/05. These December 2005. costs have since been paid.

The Furniture, Fittings and Equipment have been valued at cost Income Tax less an appropriate provision for depreciation based on the remaining GA is exempt from Income Tax. useful life of each asset. Government Grant and Sponsorship monies received in 2005 that The Trade Debtors have been reviewed and in the opinion of will be expended in 2006 are included as current liabilities on the management are all recoverable in the normal course of business. basis that these funds would be refundable in the event that they were not expended in the manner for which they were provided. Other Debtors includes $768,718 owed to GA by World Gymnastics 2005 Limited (2004 $4,901). $675,631 of this amount has been Employee Benefi ts received by GA subsequent to 31/12/05. The receipt of the balance is Provision has been made for Long Service Leave and Annual Leave in contingent upon World Gymnastics 2005 Limited receiving the fi nal accordance with statutory obligations. sponsorship payment from the Victorian Government following their approval of the event report to be submitted by the end of April. Economic Dependency GA is substantially reliant on appropriations of funds from the Stock on Hand has been reviewed and re-valued to the lower of Australian Sports Commission to fund current levels of operation. cost or net realisable value. The net result of this is a write down of $22,393 (2004 $13,149) that is refl ected in the trading gross profi t. Constitution This stock represents items held for resale at the GA offi ce. The Australian Gymnastic Federation Inc trading as Gymnastics Australia is an association incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act of the ACT on 14th August 1981, Registered Number A827.

In accordance with a resolution of the Board, in our opinion the accompanying fi nancial statements of Gymnastics Australia:

(a) show fairly the operating result of GA for the year ending 31st December 2005 and

(b) show fairly the fi nancial position of GA as at 31st December 2005.

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the fi nancial year that have adversely affected or may adversely affect the operations or results of GA in fi nancial years subsequent to the 2005 fi nancial year.

K WILLIAMSON, Chairman G TATAI, Deputy Chairman J ALLEN, CEO

Melbourne 31ST March 2006

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