2019 Annual Report CELEBRATING 70 YEARS

page 1 VISION Gymnastics is recognised as the foundation for movement, enriching and energising bodies for life

MISSION To promote our brand, develop our people and grow our sport

VALUES Respect our People Excellence in Delivery Act as One Lead with Integrity

page 2 Contents

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO GO TO EACH PAGE. 04 President’s Report 05 ceo’s Report 06 Gymnastics Australia Board 07 Gymnastics Australia Staff 08 2019 Gymnastics Year in Review 09 A Message from sport australia 11 Celebrating 70 Years

13 Business Operations 14 Marketing, Commercial and Events 15 Member Services 16 Member Services • Department Reports 17 Child Safety 18 High Performance 19 High Performance • Event Results 25 High Performance • Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement 26 State and Territory Key Achievements 27 Oceania Gymnastics Union Report 28 World Gymnaestrada

31 Gymnastics for All 32 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics 33 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 34 Rhythmic Gymnastics 35 Trampoline Gymnastics 36 Aerobic Gymnastics 37 Acrobatic Gymnastics

38 Awards, Hall of Fame and Life Members

40 Financial Report

page 3 President’s Report

To support GA in achieving its HP targets, an Olympic Gymsport Advisory Committee was created to bring together key stakeholders from within GA and from the broader HP sport sector to provide advice to the National Performance Director and CEO on strategic issues relevant to the Olympic Gymsports.

In the Olympic arena, I was incredibly proud to see Georgia Godwin and Tyson Bull earn Australia’s first named Tokyo Gymnastics Australia (GA) had another successful and Olympic quota positions for Gymnastics. Georgia and Tyson challenging year and I am proud of the growth and achieved this significant accomplishment by reaching the successes that were achieved in 2019. Accomplishments finals at the 2019 World Artistic Championships. were seen in every area of the business; from the outstanding display of quality GA events, highlighted by The GA High Performance team take a holistic approach the Melbourne World Cup, to the implementation of the to the development of our athletes and this was further new Child Safe and Member Protection Policies and the strengthened in 2019 with the release of our Body Positive wide range of pleasing international competition results Guidelines. This incredibly successful document attracted including two Olympic quota positions being earned. international acclaim and further positioned GA as a leader in the national sporting landscape. From a financial perspective, after a difficult 2018, significant and necessary progress was made in improving After the creation of the Oceania Gymnastics Union (OGU) fiscal controls and reporting and a modest operating in the year prior, 2019 saw many wonderful achievements surplus. This was the result of a disciplined and focused and milestones for the growth of OGU. From volunteer approach to all decisions being made by the Board and GA programs and coach education to an increased voice management and I thank all those involved in this process. within the International Gymnastics Federation, the OGU I have every confidence that this result will provide the has enjoyed a great year, including securing a major foundations for a more sustainable and secure future for equipment partner for the region. OGU plays a vital role the organisation and for our sport. in the future development and growth of gymnastics in the region and provides an incredible opportunity to unite Throughout the year, GA further solidified its position as many communities across Oceania. I am very proud of the a leader in child safety with the launch of a new stand- leading role that Gymnastics Australia plays in the OGU. alone Child Safe Policy (CSP) alongside a comprehensively reviewed and updated Member Protection Policy (MPP). I would like to acknowledge and thank GA CEO Kitty Both policies were the result of more than nine months Chiller AM, for her admirable worth ethic and continued consultation and review with key child safe industry outstanding leadership of the organisation. Kitty, the senior partners. These policies provide clear and comprehensive leadership team and all GA staff have once again showed guidelines for the safety and wellbeing of children within that their collective effort has delivered meaningful results the sport of gymnastics — an area that remains a key during the year that will importantly ensure a strong future priority for the organisation. for Gymnastics in Australia.

The two policies were supported by a Child Safe To the GA Board, thank you for your continued Commitment Statement co-signed by GA CEO, Kitty commitment, wise counsel and passion for our sport. Chiller AM and the Executive Directors of all eight GA As a Board, we look forward to continuing to work Association Members. It follows a similar statement collaboratively with clubs and states to ensure the future signed in 2018 by myself and the Presidents of all State prosperity of our sport. and Territory Associations. Aligning with these policies was And to finish, a key achievement in 2019 was the the introduction of a new Travel Policy aimed at providing establishment of the Gymnastics in Australia Working more efficient, effective and safe travel for athletes, staff, Group, with the clear mandate to build a strong and parents and guardians with a focus on travel for athletes sustainable future for our sport in a collaborative manner. under 12 years of age. With a nationally agreed Terms of Reference and equal In 2019, GA established a clear purpose for its Olympic membership representation of GA Directors, Member Gymsport High Performance (HP) program — to create Association Presidents and Club representatives, the and lead a united national high-performance system that formation of the Working Group was an historic and critical enables Australian Olympic Gymsport athletes to achieve step toward ensuring our sport has the most effective, consistent and sustainable international success and medal- efficient and relevant governance and operating structure winning results at international benchmark events (BMEs) for the benefit of all our club and individual members. in disciplines on the Olympic program. sam mckay — president page 4 ceo’s Report

expand program delivery through coach education and club capacity building and create increased community awareness of the importance of fundamental movement and physical literacy through a national marketing campaign.

In addition to this, GA secured funding, also from Sport Australia, to implement the Fitter for Life program nationally. Fitter for Life is a gymnastics-based program specifically for the over 50s. The funding has enabled the program to be reviewed and aligned in both the sport and health sectors.

2019 was an especially significant year for Gymnastics Our State and Territory Member Associations also Australia (GA) as we recognised our 70th birthday and benefitted from these grants to deliver KinderGym and celebrated the rich history of our sport. Since the Australian Fitter for Life programs locally. Gymnastics Federation was formed in 1949 with the first member associations being Queensland, New South Wales The ongoing success of our athletes on the international and Victoria, we have come a long way, to now have stage is a credit to the dedication and commitment of our eight State and Territory Member Associations and over gymnasts, coaches and support staff. In 2019, Australian 230,000 individual members. We celebrated this significant athletes in all gymsports again competed all over the milestone and all those who have contributed over the globe. From the Artistic World Cup series that started years with a special section on the GA website and a here in Melbourne in February 2019, to the inaugural function during the National Clubs Carnival. Junior Artistic World Championships, and the record- sized team participating in Gymnaestrada, our athletes Operationally, it was another extremely busy yet rewarding rose to the challenge and represented our sport and our year with significant change across many areas of the country with pride. organisation, all aimed at delivering the most effective and efficient service to all our members. Special mention must be made to Tyson Bull and Georgia Godwin, who both earned quota places for We underwent a significant review of our operations and the Tokyo Olympic Games by reaching the finals at services and in line with our value proposition, realigned the 2019 Stuttgart Artistic World Championships. It our Club Services and Participation and Education and was disappointing to see our WAG team miss Olympic Gymsport Services teams to create a Member Services qualification again by just one place and the very smallest Department. This restructure, along with the appointment of margins. Elite high-performance sport is cutthroat at of a new General Manager to manage the team, better the top end, but this disappointment will only fuel even positioned GA to leverage and maximise our industry greater ambition for the future. profile and create direct member benefits for our clubs through participation programs, government grants and I would like to acknowledge and thank all our coaches, education resources. as they are the lifeblood of our sport, along with the judges who also dedicate an incredible amount of time It was pleasing to yet again see gymnastics ranked so throughout the year. Our sport of gymnastics would not be highly in the nation’s largest and most comprehensive sport what it is today without the thousands of volunteers who and physical activity survey ‘AusPlay’. Gymnastics sat in the commit these countless hours. top three participation sports for boys and girls for the age bracket of 0–4 and was in the top five for the female age Finally, I would like to thank all the GA staff for their brackets of 5–8 and 9–14. incredible hard work and dedication to the sport and for contributing to a fantastic culture in the organisation This data shows the incredibly important role that that encourages and exhibits a focus on delivering to gymnastics plays in developing the physical literacy, our members first and foremost. I would like to say a fundamental movement and foundation skills of our next special thank you to the GA Executive Leadership Team generation. With over 90 per cent of our membership in whose commitment and support never waivers and to the 2019 being under the age of 12, it is essential that GA Gymnastics Australia Board and President Sam McKay. continues the strong advocacy in this space to maximise the I would also like to thank the State and Territory Executive opportunities for this important membership demographic. Directors who all provide the support and expertise on the ground to enable Gymnastics in Australia to be stronger The important role that Gymnastics plays in physical literacy than ever into the future. was recognised by Sport Australia with GA being awarded national funding through the Move it AUS grants program kitty chiller am — ceo for our KinderGym program. The funding is designed to page 5 2019 Gymnastics Australia Board

Outgoing Board Members FIG Representatives Mr Michael Burnett Kym Dowdell Vice President, Elected Director Vice President, FIG Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee Brennon Dowrick OAM Elected Director Jacqui Weatherill President, FIG Women’s Commission Technical Directors FIG Council, Oceania Member Justin Hayes Ben Cork Gymnastics for All FIG Parkour Commission Member

Rohan Kennedy Athlete’s Commission Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Sam Offord — Chair Jill Wright Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Georgia Bonora Virginia Elliott Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics Danielle Prince Darren Gillis Rhythmic Gymnastics Trampoline Gymnastics Blake Gaudry Pam Behan Trampoline Gymnastics Aerobic Gymnastics Cairo Leicester Aerobic Gymnastics Tony Barber Acrobatic Gymnastics Madison Chan Acrobatic Gymnastics

page 6 Gymnastics Australia Staff

Executive Luke Gaetani High Performance Joshua Fabian State Operation Manager Senior Coach — NCE Perth Kitty Chiller AM Andrew Logan (TAS and ACT) Chief Executive Officer Director Performance Katherine Rogers Suimai Leong Strategy and Engagement Development Melanie Zimmermann Program Coordinator Coach — Perth Executive Officer Petria Thomas Amy Jones Manager, High Performance Brooke Kneebush Gymsport Services Thanks to Outgoing Staff Secretary General Mary Schumacher Coordinator Oceania Gymnastics Union Operations Manager, Matthew Smith Kim Richardson High Performance Brooke Irvine Allyse Taylor Education Development National Child Michelle DeHighden Phoebe Pownall Manager Safe Manager Elite Coach Manager Nikhil Devgan Lyly Poh John Curtin Hannah Bennett Finance and Finance and Operations MAG National Coral King Administration Officer Greg Hill Teams Coordinator Emma Cocks General Manager — Sian Lee Dabin and Pathways Coach Pam Dyson Education Support Officer Finance and Operations Regan Molyneaux Caroline Wickens Grace (Ye) Gao Nathan Tranter WAG National Mihai Brestyan Finance Officer Member Support Officer Pathways Coach Jessie Hare Marney Shepherd Phillipa Hedley Stephanie Moorhouse Janina Karalos Digital and Data Manager Club Development Athlete Wellbeing and Joshua Iacobozzi Engagement Manager Darshil Pansuriya Coordinator — TAS Digital Systems Developer Jonathon Ratz Vladimir Vatkin Club Development MAG National Coach Member Services Coordinator — ACT Brett Austine Bradley Low National Coach Trampoline General Manager — Commercial and Events Member Services Peter Trevaskis National Centre of Excellence — Perth Lynne Sheehan General Manager Operations Manager, Commercial and Events Alicia Hayes WAG Development Member Services Shannon Knaus Coach — Perth Tom Finch Communications and National Education Marketing Manager Nikolai Lapchine Technical and Mentor Manager Renata Perini Coach — NCE Perth Chris Schleusener Events Manager Dhana Antulov National Participation Daniel Augoustakis Program Manager Manager Junior Graphic Designer

page 7 2019 Gymnastics Year in Review over Australians Engaging in 800,000 Gymnastics 231,200Athletes

77% 23% 91%

Female Athletes Male Athletes Athletes Under 12 Years

618 8,051 3,136 Clubs Coaches Judges 11,677 3,620 Coach Accreditations Judge Accreditations page 8 A Message from sport australia

There is no success without integrity. We continue to encourage environments that are inclusive and welcoming. Increasing diversity in our industry is critical and we want to make sport the benchmark for a more equitable society.

All this work is emphasised by our national behaviour change campaign, Move It AUS. Our call to action is to ‘Find Your 30’ minutes of physical activity every day, and enjoy the benefits.

We are continuing to build the capability of the sports industry, addressing governance reform to bring out the very best in our sporting organisations. The One Management project looks at helping sports align their strategy, workforce and financial management. Sport and physical activity has The AIS, in partnership with the National Institute Network enormous influence on our nation’s and National Sporting Organisations, is aligning Australia’s health, education, social, economic high performance sport strategy too. The National High and diplomatic outcomes. Performance Sport Strategy 2024 signals the first time all Federal and State/Territory sports agencies have signed up It’s why Sport Australia and the AIS remain steadfast in our to a joint high performance strategy. vision: to make Australia the world’s most active sporting nation, known for its integrity, sporting success and In November 2018, the AIS announced an updated world-leading sports industry. investment model for high performance sport and through this improved framework, Olympic, Paralympic and Australia’s commitment, outlined in the Australian Commonwealth Games sports will benefit from a longer- Government’s national sport plan, Sport 2030, is to reduce term approach to funding. Instead of annual grants to physical inactivity by 15 per cent. It’s a huge challenge sport, for the first time the AIS is providing longer-term Sport Australia enthusiastically accepts. funding commitments to give sports more stability and certainty to plan ahead. We are making significant progress and Sport Australia’s programs are benefitting sport, as well as broader All of this work is important with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics community health and wellbeing, including tackling issues and Paralympics drawing near, and the 2022 Beijing Winter such as obesity. Our partnerships with National Sporting Games and Paris 2024 beyond that. Organisations (NSOs) remain fundamental, but we are also engaging more than ever with other networks to Enhancing athlete pathways and athlete wellbeing grow our sporting industry. Collaboration with physical are primary areas of focus for the AIS, and are keys activity providers, health, education and various levels of to creating long-term sustainable success. We have Government can deliver more for sport and all Australians. embedded 20 Athlete Wellbeing Managers across National Sporting Organisations, and, working closely This was highlighted in 2018–19 when Sport Australia, on with the AIS Wellbeing and Engagement team, are behalf of the Australian Government, delivered $150million delivering key programs and support from mental health in new participation programs. The $100million Community programs, through to career guidance and connection to Sport Infrastructure grants program is enhancing hundreds Australians at the community level. of grassroots facilities across Australia. The $28.9million Participation grants program is encouraging innovative The AIS is also leading collaborative sports research, applied programs that help break the down barriers to physical technology and innovation initiatives including the Gold activity. The new $22.9million Better Ageing grants Medal Ready program, a unique partnership with the program is helping senior Australians 65 and older to get Australian Army to help athletes perform under pressure. more active and socially connected. From backyards to benchmark international events, we Our national Sporting Schools program remains a believe unquestionably in the power of sport and physical key platform to address childhood inactivity and drive activity to reflect the very best in our culture and to be a generational change. We have funded 7300 schools and powerful vehicle for change. recorded more than 5.2million attendances since its launch Thank you for all you do for Australian sport and best in mid-2015. We continue to look at ways to maximise wishes for the year ahead. the impact of Sporting Schools and link it with our work in physical literacy. By teaching our children to run, throw, john wylie am — chair jump or kick, we put them on the path to better lives. page 9 A LI Pl�OLIDI_,, SLIPPOl�TING SJ Ci''MNASTICS COMMONWEALTH GAMES Al,STl�Alw.lA

TO HELP ACHIEVE OUR SHARED GOAL OF TEAM SUCCESS IN BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND, COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTOR AND PARTNER FOR GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA.

DURING THE 2018 GAMES CYCLE WE PROVIDED $21.6 MILLION IN FUNDING TO MEMBER SPORTS THROUGH PROGRAMS RANGING FROM YOUTH TO THE ELITE. A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN SPORT, FOR WHICH WE ARE PROUD, AND WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH OUR SPORTS.

THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT CONTINUES WITH COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUSTRALIA COMMITTING $274,000 IN 2018/19 AND 2019/20 TO GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA TO SUPPORT ATHLETE AND COACH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

WORK IS WELL UNDERWAY FOR BIRMINGHAM 2022 AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO BUILDING ON THE SUCCESSES OF THE GOLD COAST 2018 CAMPAIGN AND CONTINUING OUR WORK WITH GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA TO DELIVER TEAM SUCCESS TOGETHER IN BIRMINGHAM.

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page 11 Gymnastics Australia Department Reports

page 12 Business Operations

In terms of national technology initiatives, GA continued to invest in the productivity, efficiency and security of the After more than 10 national CRM, rolling out the improved Club Importer which has helped clubs significantly with registering years at Sports House, athletes in the National Gymnastics Database. We also 2019 saw ga relocate implemented the first phase of an online automated to a new office Working With Children Checks validation in Queensland. The year was a challenging financial year; requiring GA location. Coupled to significantly reduce its cost base, to focus its resources towards key activities and to impose a heightened level of with the move, ga financial discipline with respect to its allocation of funding. invested in new Notwithstanding these challenges, GA was able to turn around the poor financial performance in 2017 and 2018 technology to the daily to deliver a modest surplus in 2019.

operating environment, As a result of changes to accounting standard AASB 15 improving our (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), GA made some necessary balance sheet adjustments which pushed net connectivity and retained earnings into deficit. Despite this, GA finished the year with more than $1m cash in the bank and an ability to offer flexible optimistic outlook for 2020.

working arrangements. Finally, GA welcomed Grant Thornton as its new auditors and both management and the Board appreciated their insights. page 13 Marketing, Commercial and Events

This year was significant for Gymnastics events as not only was there participant and spectator growth across all three events, but also the improvement of key processes and structures to significantly improve event delivery and satisfaction.

World Cup Partnerships Some of the world’s best artistic gymnasts descended on GA was pleased to bring multiple new partners into the Melbourne in February for the third, and so far, largest family in 2019; the majority of who were new to the sport, edition of the Artistic Gymnastics Individual Apparatus highlighting the growing interest in the broader Australian World Cup held in the city. Now counting for Olympic business community to align itself with gymnastics. qualification points, World and Olympic Champions joined a host of local talent to near sell-out finals crowds at Mantra Group, Commonwealth Games Australia, Puma, Melbourne Arena. SportsLink Travel and Make it Cheaper all became official partners of GA on multi-year deals. The World Cup Melbourne was beamed to a global TV audience of more than 570 million households in 101 Mantra Hotels became GA’s Official Accommodation countries and for the first-time, qualifications and both Partner, supplying all accommodation needs for GA and its days of finals were broadcast live in Australia on the Kayo events, plus a range of benefits for all State and Territory Sports streaming platform. Associations, clubs and members.

Australian Gymnastics Championships Puma joins GA as the organisation’s new teamwear partner through a collaboration with existing partner, Special Event Under the first year of a new two-year agreement with the Merchandising (SEM). Puma’s head-to-toe range of custom Victorian Government, the 2019 Australian Gymnastics apparel brings a bright green look to Senior National Teams, Championships returned to Melbourne Arena with nearly while the introduction of a yellow design for juniors provides 1,500 athletes across six Gymsports. The event was also a look specific to the sport’s rising stars. coupled with hosting the first Continental Championships since the formation of the Oceania Gymnastics Union. Make it Cheaper has linked with GA to help clubs and members save on their energy costs, while SportsLink Spectator numbers improved from the previous year, and Travel joined GA late in the year to become the we welcomed back Aerobics in to the program. The event organisation’s Official Travel Partner, as well as a Major again proved to be a focus for the whole sport with various Partner to the National Clubs Carnival and the Official Tour executive, technical and other committees scheduling key Provider for GA. meetings, discussions and planning forums. The popular VIP function also saw multiple annual Honours being awarded. GA welcomes its new partners and thanks them for their support and commitment to helping the Gymnastics in National Clubs Carnival Australia community. Another bumper National Clubs Carnival saw GA host its largest ever event with more than 4,200 participants attending the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre for three weeks as a true celebration of gymnasts of all ages and abilities.

The success of the National Clubs Carnival has become a blueprint for the City of Gold Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland who both see events of its kind as vital to their tourism and occupancy strategies.

page 14 Member Services

The new Member Services Department was created in June 2019 as a result of the merger of the Club Services and Participation Department with the Education and Gymsport Services Department.

The formation of this department aligned with the GA and State and Territory Executive Directors meeting in late May where the Value Proposition for Gymnastics in Australia was discussed. The establishment of the new Department and appointment of a new General Manager provided an ideal platform for GA to comprehensively review all its current member services functions.

The Member Services Department encompasses operations and services within GA that are member-related, including:

✦ Education, Accreditation and Workforce Development ✦ Technical Member Services ✦ Participation including National Projects ✦ Gymsport Services and National Commissions ✦ Sport Development for Non-Olympic Gymsports (ACR, AER, Parkour, TUM, DMT and GfA) ✦ State Operations for ACT and Tasmania

Within a comprehensive new Member Services Plan, the following key priorities were identified for the department:

✦ Partnerships to leverage industry profile and create direct member benefits ✦ Engagement and influence across the Education, Sport and Health sectors ✦ Education and accreditation through developing accreditation courses and delivering online learning to Technical Members and Affiliated Clubs ✦ National alignment in program development and delivery and the development of the gymsports ✦ Project delivery of key programs through national funding programs

Key Achievements ✦ The commencement of the National Facilities Guide project in collaboration with GV, GWA and GTAS ✦ The creation of a National Member Services Committee comprising of representation from GA and all States and Territories ✦ The development of the Member Services Plan

page 15 Member Services Department Reports

Education and Technical Member Services Participation In 2019, the focus for the Education Department was to The Participation Department focused on developing new facilitate opportunities for gymsports to grow by driving programs and opportunities to allow more individuals to the release of new education and program initiatives and experience gymnastics. The division relied heavily on the supporting our technical members. GfA Commission, sub-committees and working groups to drive industry engagement and program development. Working with National Commissions, Australian gymnastics experts and State and Territory Associations, Key Achievements the department released programs that focused on athlete safety, quality education outcomes and increased ✦ Secured national funding through the Sport Australia participation in gymnastics programs. Move it AUS program for KinderGym. The funding is designed to expand program delivery through coach Key Achievements: education and club capacity building; and create increased community awareness of the importance of ✦ 8,057 coaches who hold a total of 11,677 accreditations fundamental movement and physical literacy through a ✦ 3,136 judges who hold a total of 4,875 accreditations national marketing campaign. ✦ 4% growth in technical membership ✦ Through the Better Ageing funding program, GA secured funding to implement the Fitter for Life ✦ 88% candidate satisfaction with online courses program nationally. The funding enabled the program ✦ 4,941 enrolments in face-to-face courses to be reviewed and aligned in both the sport and health sectors. ✦ 6,115 enrolments in accreditation pathways ✦ Gymnastics ranked in the top four sports within the ✦ 15,881 enrolments in online activities sporting schools’ program with 1,114 programs delivered to 138,808 school students throughout Australia. Gymsport and Operations The Gymsport and Operations Division supports the National Commissions in their work to develop the gymsports, coordinates all non-Olympic gymsport activities including camps and tours and supports the States and Territories in club and member development.

Key Achievements:

✦ The successful delivery of the FIG 2 Academy course across every gymsport. This Academy was attended by 100 candidates and supported by over 15 lecturers and 60 athlete demonstrators. ✦ The management of seven Commission workplans and development initiatives including the review of the Australian Levels Program, Technical Regulations and the implementation of key development projects across WAG, MAG, RG and GfA

Participation

page 16 Child Safety

Gymnastics in Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children accessing our programs and services including Indigenous children, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children and adults with disability.

In 2019, to strengthen the sport’s commitment to child safety, the State and Territory Associations, together with Gymnastics Australia, signed a joint CEO Commitment Statement to complement the joint Presidents Commitment previously executed.

The joint statement was supported by the completion of the Australian Childhood Foundation online child safety course by all leaders of the organisation including members of the GA Board, State and Territory Boards, Technical Directors and Judging Coordinators and staff at state and national levels.

In addition, the Child Safety Department was responsible for:

✦ The implementation of a new Member Protection Policy and a stand-alone Child Safe Policy, accompanied by an explainer video to support understanding and implementation. ✦ The implementation of a Child Safety tab on the website for easier access to all child safety information. ✦ Distribution of the Parent and Carers Guide and posters, developed in partnership with Bravehearts, to affiliated clubs. ✦ The implementation and roll out of Blue Card and Blue Card exemption validations for Queensland, in the national database. ✦ The development of the Children’s Safety Survey in partnership with Sport Australia and the Institute of Child Protection Studies, to capture the thoughts of children and young people who participate in gymnastics. ✦ A new Travel Policy and Travel Guidelines. ✦ The commencement of a flagging system in the national database.

page 17 High Performance

USA, the National Immersion program conducted during It was yet another busy year Team Future Advance camps and the WAG professional development day conducted at the National Clubs Carnival. for High Performance (HP) This work is critical in recognising that coaches are the Olympic Gymsports that saw driving force behind athletes reaching their potential. the continuing implementation We acknowledge, thank and celebrate the many coaches of Gymnastics Australia’s High around Australia who continue to contribute to the Performance Plan 2018+. development of athletes. GA successfully secured funding from Sport Australia for the Women Leaders in Sport program, being awarded a $20,000 Staff focus throughout 2019 was on the improvement of grant that supports the roll out of the NextGen Coaching systems and processes so that all athletes, coaches, judges programs in 2020. In addition, the GA National WAG and support staff have a productive and positive experience Pathway Coach was awarded a position on the 12-month during camps and on tours. AIS Talent program for High Performance Coaches.

GA HP staff successfully delivered 20 national camps Commonwealth Games Australia supported GA’s HP (National Senior and Junior Squad and Team Future program via a Building for Birmingham Initiative — a Advance) and either directly organised, or facilitated 30 program aimed at accelerating the development of young tours. The focus of many of these camps and tours for our MAG, WAG and RG gymnasts targeting the Birmingham senior programs was on preparing athletes for or securing 2022 Commonwealth Games. Olympic qualification opportunities. 2019 International Highlights For juniors, 2019 also saw Australian teams participate in the inaugural Junior Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, ✦ Tyson Bull placing seventh on the Horizontal Bar at the Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and the Artistic World Championships and qualifying for a the Trampoline World Age Group Competitions. named quota place for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

th International competition experience continues to play ✦ Georgia Godwin placing 19 in the All-Around at the a critical role in the development of our athletes as they Artistic World Championships and qualifying for a progress along the HP pathway. named quota place for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. ✦ Australian combinations winning silver in the Women’s Coach development was another important focus in 2019 Synchronised event at the Trampoline World Cup. with a number of targeted learning and development opportunities offered to coaches. These opportunities ✦ Australian athletes winning one gold, four silver and included the GA International Immersion tour to the four bronze medals in FIG World Cup events. page 18 High Performance 49th fig Men’s Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

Team Athletes

Name Program Results

James Bacueti GA NTC 201st AA, 100th FX, 124th PH, 11th VT, 21st Team Tyson Bull GA NTC 219th AA, 83rd PB, 7th HB, 21st Team Mitchell Morgans GA NTC 74th AA, 95th FX, 149th PH, 103rd SR, 85th PB, 103rd HB, 21st Team Gabriel Swan NSW HPC 171st AA, 155th FX, 133rd SR, 34th HB, 21st Team Michael Tone QLD HPC 82nd AA, 145th FX, 51st PH, 96th SR, 150th PB, 160th HB, 21st Team

Team Officials

Name Role of Team Program

Andrew Logan Head of Delegation GA John Curtin Team Manager GA Vladimir Vatkin Head Coach GA NTC Sean Wilson Team Coach QLD HPC Hongwei Du Team Coach NSW HPC Paul Szyjko Judge SA JETS Josh Rigg Physiotherapist AIS

2019 Individual Apparatus Artistic World Cup Doha, Qatar (20–23 March 2019) Mitchell Morgans — Bronze PB

1st fig Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships James Hardy — 81st FX, 62nd PH, 70th SR, 8th VT, 53rd PB, 67th HB, 12th Team

Jesse Moore — 25th AA, 29th FX, 84th PH, 39th SR, 15th PB, 7th HB, 12th Team

Kiplin Smith — 32nd AA, 53rd FX, 16th PH, 33rd SR, 98th PB, 24th HB, 12th Team

page 19 High Performance 49th fig Women’s Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

Team Athletes

Name Program Results

Georgia-Rose Brown QLD HPC 171st AA, 42nd UB, 17th FX, Team 13th Talia Folino Waverley Gymnastics 184th AA, 117th BB, 71st FX, Team 13th Georgia Godwin Delta Gymnastics 19th AA, 44th UB, 28th BB, 28th FX, Team 13th Kate McDonald Waverley Gymnastics 216th AA, 146th UB, 54th BB, Team 13th Emma Nedov SGAC 48th AA, 70th UB, 18th BB, 150th FX, Team 13th Kate Sayer QLD HPC Reserve

Team Officials

Name Role of Team Program

Andrew Logan Head of Delegation GA Michelle De Highden Team Manager GA Mihai Brestyan Head Coach GA Alexandre Belooussov Team Coach Delta Gymnastics Zhen Zang Team Coach SGAC John Hart Team Coach Waverley Gymnastics Michelle McMurdo Judge WA Kylie Turton Physiotherapist ACT

2019 Individual Apparatus Artistic World Cups Melbourne, Australia (21–24 February 2019) Emma Nedov — Silver BB Georgia-Rose Brown — Bronze UB

Baku, Azerbaijan (14–17 March 2019) Emma Nedov — Gold BB Georgia-Rose Brown — Bronze UB

1st fig Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships Tianna Odessa — 26th AA, 31st VT, 30th UB, 58th BB, 24th FX, 14th Team

Chloe Trisic — 31st AA, 37th UB, 24th BB, 35th FX, 14th Team

Lucy Stewart — 57th AA, 55th UB, 27th BB, 55th FX, 14th Team

page 20 High Performance 34TH Trampoline World Championships Tokyo, Japan

Team Athletes

Name Role at Event Program Claire Arthur TRP — Individual Gymnastics SA T-Jets Jessica Pickering TRP — Individual and Synchro Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Kira Ward TRP — Individual and Synchro Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatics Centre Eva Kierath TRP — Individual Peak Trampoline Lauren Sampson TRP — Synchro Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Imogen Florian TRP — Synchro Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatics Centre Blake Rutherford TRP — Individual and Synchro Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Dominic Clarke TRP — Individual and Synchro Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatics Centre Ty Swadling TRP — Individual and Synchro Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Aiden Thomas TRP — Individual and Synchro Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Cheyanna Robinson DMT Robertson Gymnastics Club Braida Thomas DMT Robertson Gymnastics Club Carina Hagarty DMT High Flyers Trampoline and Gymnastics Academy Keara Nel DMT High Flyers Trampoline and Gymnastics Academy Ryan Hatfield DMT Omega Gymnastics Jack Petrie DMT High Flyers Trampoline and Gymnastics Academy Damien Axelsen DMT Kingborough Gymsports Owen Gilbert DMT Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatics Centre Georgia Beddall TUM Adelaide Tumbling Academy Ethan McGuinness TUM Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance Blake Grainger TUM Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance Jack Hemmings TUM Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance Jacob Smith TUM Kingborough Gymnastics Club

Team Officials

Name Role at Event Program Andrew Logan Head of Delegation GA Sam Palmer Team Manager Gymnastics NSW Brett Austine Head Coach GA / Eastlakes Trampoline Sports Belinda Cox TRP — Team Coach Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatics Centre Viktor Zhuravlev TRP — Team Coach Gymnastics SA T-Jets Elliot Stratton DMT — Team Coach High Flyers Trampoline and Gymnastics Academy Ben Kelly DMT — Team Coach Kingborough Gymsports Dima Kachan TUM — Team Coach Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance Will Morris TUM — Team Coach Adelaide Tumbling Academy Darren Gillis TRP — Judge Robertson Gymnastics Club Nicole Richter DMT — Judge N/A Jack Penny TUM — Judge Kingborough Gymsports Sam Offord Physiotherapist SA Dr Kathy Yu Doctor GA Chief Medical Officer page 21 High Performance 34TH Trampoline World Championships Tokyo, Japan

Results Men’s Individual Double-Mini Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) Men’s Individual Trampoline Owen Gilbert — 29th Dominic Clarke — 14th Damien Axelsen — 30th Blake Rutherford — 18th Jack Petrie — 41st Ty Swadling — 32nd Aiden Thomas — 58th Women’s Individual Double-Mini Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) Women’s Individual Trampoline Keara Nel — 13th Jessica Pickering — 24th Braida Thomas — 14th Claire Arthur — 27th Carina Hagarty — 17th Kira Ward — 29th Cheyanna Robinson — 19th Eva Kierath — 35th Men’s Team Double-Mini Trampoline Men’s Synchro Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) (Non-Olympic Discipline) Australia — 9th Blake Rutherford / Aiden Thomas — 6th Dominic Clarke / Ty Swadling — 10th Women’s Team Double-Mini Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) Women’s Synchro Trampoline Australia — 4th (Non-Olympic Discipline) Jessica Pickering / Lauren Sampson — 5th Trampoline Team All Around (Non-Olympic Discipline) Imogen Florian / Kira Ward — 8th Australia — 5th Men’s Team Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) Australia — 4th 2019 World Cups Baku, Azerbaijan (16–17 February 2019) Women’s Team Trampoline (Non-Olympic Discipline) Eva Kierath / Kira Ward — Silver Women’s Synchro Australia ­— 6th (Non-Olympic Discipline)

Men’s Individual Tumbling Khabarosvk, Russia (21–22 September 2019) (Non-Olympic Discipline) Jessica Pickering / Lauren Sampson — Silver Women’s Synchro (Non-Olympic Discipline) Ethan McGuiness — 7th Blake Grainger — 8th Valladolid, Spain (5–6 October 2019) Jack Hemmings — 21st Jessica Pickering / Lauren Sampson — Silver Women’s th Jacob Smith — 37 Synchro (Non-Olympic Discipline) Blake Grainger — Bronze Men’s Tumbling (Non- Women’s Individual Tumbling Olympic Discipline) (Non-Olympic Discipline) Georgia Beddall — 26th

Men’s Team Tumbling (Non-Olympic Discipline) Australia — 4th

page 22 High Performance 37thTH Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships

Team Athletes

Name Program Results Alexandra Prahran Rhythmic 60th AA, 73rd Hoop, 50th Ball, 64th Clubs, 49th Ribbon, 30th Team Kiroi-Bogatyreva Gymnastics Aspire Gymnastics Lidiia Iakovleva 65th AA, 84th Hoop, 57th Ball, 62nd Clubs, 114th Ribbon, 30th Team Academy Prahran Rhythmic Ashari Gill 128th Clubs, 87th Ribbon, 30th Team Gymnastics

Team Officials

Name Role of Team Program

Kateryna Logachova Team Coach Prahran Rhythmic Gymnastics Iuliia Iakovleva Team Coach Aspire Gymnastics Academy

1st fig Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior World Championships INDIVIDUAL Saskia Broedelet — Ball 36th, Ribbon 20th, Team 29th Phoebe Learmont — Rope 40th, Clubs 34th, Team 29th

GROUP Brio Dos Santos-Lee, Maria Gourlas, Katerina Lai, Tahlya Smith, Isabella Wang — All Around 30th , Hoop 30th, Ribbon 30th

page 23 High Performance 2019 Australian Championships Senior Results MAG wAG Team • QLD Team • VIC All Around • Mitchell Morgans (QLD) All Around • Georgia Godwin (QLD) Floor Exercise • Gabriel Swan-McLean (NSW) Vault • Georgia Godwin (QLD) Pommel Horse • Jordan Papandrea (NSW) Balance Beam • Emma Nedov (NSW) Still Rings • Michael Tone (QLD) Uneven Bars • Georgia-Rose Brown (QLD) Vault • Gabriel Swan-McLean (NSW) Floor Exercise • Georgia Godwin (QLD) Parallel Bars • Tyson Bull (VIC) Horizontal Bar • Tyson Bull (VIC) rg trp Team • VIC Men Individual • Ty Swadling (NSW) All Around • Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (VIC) Women Individual • Claire Arthur (SA) Hoop • Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (VIC) Men Synchronised • Dominic Clarke (NSW) / Ball • Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (VIC) Ty Swadling (NSW) Clubs • Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (VIC) Women Synchronised • Leanne Van Rensburg (NSW) / Imogen Florian (NSW) Ribbon • Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva (VIC) Men Double Mini-Tramp • Liam Christie (NSW) Group • Premier Gymnastics Academy (Alannah Mathews / Himeka Onoda / Felicity White / Women Double Mini-Tramp • Kayla Nel (WA) Emily Abbott / Alexandra Eedle) (QLD) Men Tumbling • Ethan McGuinness (NSW) Women Tumbling • Georgia Beddall (SA) aer acr Individual Male • Kenji Fujihara (VIC) Women’s Trio • Maddison Lacey, Caitlin O’Neil, Individual Female • Olivia Feaver (VIC) Mikayla Carr (NSW) Trio • Carissa Uno, Deborah Greenbaum, Men’s Pair • Rafael Velasco, Aiden Lerch (NSW) Grace Kleppich (NSW) Mixed Pair • Andrew Nicoll, Whitney Picker (NSW) Group • Carissa Uno, Deborah Greenbaum, Grace Kleppich, Nicola Pithers, Eleanor Clifton-Bligh (NSW)

page 24 High Performance Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement

In addition to the many resources that have been developed to support the gymnastics community, there is In 2019, the Australian now a specific wellbeing mission statement, Institute of Sport (ais) 'To support our gymnastics community in developing and promoting a holistic culture, including the requirements of allocated funding to ga to elite sport, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and enable the engagement activities outside of training.' The resources developed included Transition Guidelines of a full-time Athlete to support athletes retiring from gymnastics and a post- Wellbeing and Engagement event wellbeing poster to assist athletes transition back into life after a major competition and cope with the mental, (aw&e) manager. emotional and physical challenges that can arise at this time.

The relationship with the AIS AW&E team has been crucial The new role’s primary focus during 2019 was on in driving this area of work in gymnastics and we thank developing resources and creating support for athletes them for their support. during their time in, and when they transition out of Another key achievement in 2019 was the development of gymnastics. While the emphasis has been on Olympic the Body Positive Guidelines in collaboration with Sports gymsport athletes, the overall focus on athlete wellbeing Dietitian and Director of The Mindful Dietitian and Body saw an increased awareness across all gymsports. Positive Australia, Fiona Sutherland. Early in 2019 the landscape of athlete wellbeing within The Body Positive Guidelines aim to set clear boundaries gymnastics in Australia was reviewed in collaboration on what is acceptable language and behaviour in relation with the AIS. This process included the facilitation of to body image. They aim to encourage clubs to ensure focus groups representing athletes (current and past), adequate and appropriate nutrition education is delivered coaches and significant others. As a result of this review, to their community by a qualified Sports Dietitian. a framework was established by the AIS with suggested focus areas and actions to be developed. The Guidelines have had extremely positive feedback across the gymnastics community and the wider sport system. page 25 State and Territory Key Achievements

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page 26 Oceania Gymnastics Union Report

In its first year as a recognised FIG In March, OGU Board members attended the ONOC/OSFO Annual General Assemblies in Fiji. OGU Secretary General, Continental Union, the Oceania Brooke Kneebush was elected to the OSFO Executive Gymnastics Union (OGU) continued Committee, recognising her potential to contribute to the working towards its purpose to broader development of sport in our region. Grow the sport, make it exciting and OGU partnered with GA on the Australian Government- secure the future. funded Pacific Sports Partnerships (PSP) projects in Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG). AeroGym Fiji aims to improve The Board, consisting of members from seven OGU health related behaviours through regular exercise, build federations, met face-to-face on the Gold Coast in leadership capacity of women and improve attitudes to September for Executive Committee, Board and Special disability inclusion. These inclusive activities were delivered General meetings, combined with a judges course. in partnership with Badminton Oceania and PNG. This was also a great opportunity for the developing federations to observe the Gymnastics Australia (GA) We would like to acknowledge our 2019 partners: FIG for National Clubs Carnival. providing development funding, the Australian Federal Government for providing PSP funding for projects in At this meeting, OGU officially accepted Guam Gymnastics partnership with Gymnastics Federations of Fiji and PNG, Federation as a member following the Federation Badminton Oceania and PNG. Internationale Gymnastics (FIG) granting of provisional membership in May. OGU Member Federations now total We also welcome AMCO Gymnastics as an Official Partner eight. Development activities are now focused in Samoa and — the official supplier of the world-class SPIETH gymnastics Vanuatu, both working towards FIG and OGU membership. equipment in Australia.

With child safety a key priority of the OGU, all member federation Presidents signed a Child Safe Commitment Statement and approved a Child Safe Policy which was recognised in the region as an example of best practice.

Achieving the strategic priority to develop pathways that enable international representation at key events, a combined Tongan-Fijian team performed at the FIG World Gymnaestrada in Austria. The team faced considerable challenges leading up to the event, but with support from across the globe the team performed to packed audiences, receiving standing ovations — including from FIG President Morinari Watanabe.

The team appreciated joining Australia’s largest Gymnaestrada team at a training camp prior to the event. President Watanabe also honoured OGU with a visit to the Pacific Games in Samoa in July. A priority of OGU is to become recognised as a sport for inclusion in the Games in the future.

page 27 7–13 July 2019 World Gymnaestrada page 28 340 Australian Participants Dornbirn, Austria

page 29 Gymnastics Australia

page 30 Gymnastics for All (GffA)

It was again a busy year for the Gymnastics for All Commission realising a number of key achievements during the year.

The 16th World Gymnaestrada was held in July in Another emerging discipline producing exciting Dornbirn, Austria. The Australian contingent was results is Parkour. GA worked with national and one of the largest we have sent to the event, with international athletes to grow the sport. 340 team members from 13 gymnastics clubs across six States and Territories involved. The event saw Athletes Stephania Zitis and Anna Yamashita the team from PCYC Taree perform in the FIG Gala proudly represented Australia in the World Cup event, and the honour of flag bearer bestowed on series, with Stephania racing to a bronze finish in Kit Poole — from Scallywaggs Gymnastics. the Women’s Speed event at the first World Urban Games in Budapest, Hungary. Work in the KinderGym area continued to focus on the growth and professional development of With the new national program for TeamGym in coaches. This has seen the structure confirmed for a place, the National Clubs Carnival attracted 18 new Advanced Level KinderGym course, which will teams across six States and Territories, and saw see the ongoing development of technical officials, the first teams ever to compete in the Open and and support ongoing education opportunities. International Divisions at the event.

The Gym for Life Challenge changed to an The achievements of the GfA Commission would annual event in 2019, running in conjunction not be possible without the commitment of our with the National Clubs Carnival. This is the first Working Group members, and the continued time the event was held in the same year as the contribution they make to improve our sport. Gymnaestrada, and whilst most Gymnaestrada justin hayes — technical director teams did not attend National Clubs, there was a strong showing of support from other clubs. Technical Director — Justin Hayes Judging Coordinator — Nicole Colev The work done in the area of FreeG was evident Project Coordinator — Bernie Spedding at the National Clubs Carnival, with the highest Project Coordinator — Ben Cork number of entries received to date. Athletes Project Coordinator — Naomi Nye represented in excess of 10 clubs, across five different States and Territories, and the addition of FreeG Jam outdoors near the beach, certainly drew some attention.

page 31 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)

In April, SportAus released its annual sport and a video supplement, which accompanies the Injury recreation survey AusPlay — where it stated that Prevention Essentials section in the ALP. It provides for gymnastics: "Participation for boys was high demonstrations of key elements to assist coaches from 0–4 years of age (almost on par with girls at with preventing athlete injury. 5% vs 6%) but girls participation increased sharply between the ages of 5–8 with 21.6% of girls in 2019 was not just a busy year but a very successful the age group taking part in Gymnastics, whereas year for Australian Men’s gymnastics. Our juniors boys participation only marginally increased attended several events throughout the year (5.7% at age 5–8)." including in the United States, Austria and the Czech Republic, but the big one was the inaugural The MAG Commission believes that with the right FIG Junior World Championships held in Hungary. endeavour gymnastics can be a more popular sport Australia was represented by Jesse Moore (SA), with boys. The Commission has undertaken steps Kipp Smith (VIC) and James Hardy (QLD). While to make entry-level boys’ competition programs the team performed well placing 12th and our top easily accessible to clubs that have traditionally all-rounder was Jesse placing 29th we achieved supported only a girls’ competition program. The two finals with Jesse on Horizontal Bar (7th) and MAG Commission now challenges Gymnastics James on Vault (8th). Australia and State and Territory Associations to actively encourage greater male participation in Our seniors with an eye on Tokyo 2020 headed our sport as a priority, fully exploring where the into the World Championships with high business and commercial opportunities may exist. individual expectations. Tyson Bull qualified into the Horizontal Bar finals and in the process The major Commission project for 2019 outside of guaranteed himself a quota position to Tokyo events was the release of the MAG 4x4 program 2020 Olympic Games. targeting clubs offering Women’s Gymnastics or Gymnastics for All but not Men’s Gymnastics. This The domestic competition year was very strong. program offers a full beginner men’s program as Mitchell Morgans (QLD) was crowned Senior well as simple ways existing equipment could be All-Around Champion and QLD won the Cheales- used to cater for a beginner or introductory Men’s Williamson Shield. From the National Clubs Gymnastics program. Carnival Sydney Hill Gymnastics Club (NSW) claimed the Junior Champion Club and Manly Also released in 2019 were the MAG ALP Essential Warringah Gymnastics Club the Senior and Overall Skills document and the Injury Prevention Essentials Champion Club award. resource. The Essential Skills document provided a detailed list of skill expectations based on each rohan kennedy — technical director gymnast’s age. Following the plan in this document Technical Director — Rohan Kennedy also provided coaches with a simple way to test and Judging Coordinator — Paul Szyjko track development in order to outline strengths Project Coordinator — Philippe Rizzo and weaknesses in both the gymnasts and the Project Coordinator — Trent Lawrie programs. The MAG Injury Prevention Essentials is

page 32 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)

In 2019, the main focus for the wag Commission was the review of the Level 3–6 curriculum. Two working groups were established. The first group determined that with some minor changes the current pathway remains relevant and provides the desired direction for the development of our athletes. The second group reviewed the compulsory skills within the program and some recommendations for change were made. The working groups’ recommendations were Recognising the high number of coaches attending distributed widely for consultation. After the Carnival from clubs across Australia, the considering the feedback the Commission finalised Commission took the opportunity to provide a the revised Level 3–6 program. Routines were one-day practical coaches workshop. The feedback updated to ensure a well-balanced developmental was positive and indicated that the coaches competitive program. Consequently, the appreciated and valued this learning opportunity. intermediate judges course was revised and a compulsory Intermediate judges update was The Australian Classic Competition for international developed for all judges to undertake in 2020. stream athletes was conducted prior to NCC to prepare them for World Championships. Our The Australian Championships allowed our World Championship team competed for Olympic top athletes from every state and territory to Games selection but unfortunately finished just demonstrate their talent and abilities. Creating outside the top 12. a 10–12 years age group at Level 9 led to an increased number of athletes participating in the jill wright — technical director international pathway. This is a pleasing outcome Technical Director — Jill Wright for our future growth. Judging Coordinator — Trisha Hade The number of athletes, from Levels 5–10, Project Coordinator — Heide Rose participating in the National Clubs Carnival Project Coordinator — Mark Moncur (NCC) showed that the support for our levels competitive program is strong and that it is seen to be an excellent pathway for the development of our club athletes.

page 33 Rhythmic Gymnastics (rG)

Rhythmic Gymnastics in Australia continues to combine strength and endurance with artistry and aesthetic qualities.

In 2019, there were 197 clubs with 278 coaches As more athletes choose to compete overseas, and 277 judges supporting the development new travel sanction guidelines were put in place, of Rhythmic Gymnastics individual and group and developmental camps at the AIS benefited divisions across Australia. from master coaches who have challenged athletes and coaches about performance As numbers grow, athletes and coaches are expectations, especially in artistry. enjoying an Australian Levels Program (ALP) which has been able to adapt to changing FIG rules with Following the Commonwealth Games, there were recreational programs through to competitive several retirements and the last 12-months have levels at national and international championships. seen many new and younger athletes take on the challenge of elite gymnastics. Review of the competition framework led to an altered pathway for Level 9 athletes who moved The International circuit is the highest level to the National Clubs stream under one level with of rhythmic competition. Congratulations to junior and senior divisions. This was a great success all Australian rhythmic athletes who proudly and athletes demonstrated a high-standard of represented our sport in 2019. routine choreography and skill development. virginia elliott — technical director The Commission continues to consider innovative options which for the first time in 2019, included Technical Director — Virginia Elliot a large freehand group performance competing Judging Coordinator — Erin Pankoke at the National Clubs Carnival. A Category 5 Project Coordinator — Anya Tabolkina group was also added to the program and Project Coordinator — Katie Sigsworth this provided clubs with more opportunity for Project Coordinator — Krasi Yurukova competition at the national level.

page 34 Trampoline Gymnastics (trp)

The growth of Trampoline Gymnastics in Australia, particularly through increased membership, active coaches and number of participating clubs remained a high priority for the National Commission in 2019.

This growth was particularly evident at national programs offering greater acrobatic diversity, events, with the sport seeing an all-time record athlete retention, and improved coaching career number of entries. opportunities.

To support the Commission’s aim of elevating the The development of new programs to existing focus of Australian Trampolinists to international clubs remains key to the expansion philosophy of stream whilst also supporting national stream the National Commission. athletes, changes were made to the structure of the Australian Gymnastics Championships in 2019. A healthy team of internationally competitive Australian trampoline gymnasts were busy working With a desire for more coaches in more clubs, the towards securing Olympic places, with a strong streamlining of cross-over pathways for artistic, campaign at World Championships and at a series trampoline, and tumbling coaches within the of World Cup Olympic Qualifying events. education framework continued. In it’s second year, Australia competed in the finals Coaching and judging courses were presented in in the prestigious World Championships All Round a manner that encouraged whole-of-gymsport team event. This demonstrates the health of and cross-gymsport learning and accreditation Australia’s high performance across all disciplines outcomes was a focus of investigation. The desired and genders, as nations must field an athlete in outcome of this philosophy was to develop better every senior division contested in order to qualify. equipped coaches and judges from the outset with a broader gymsport knowledge via fewer, but darren gillis — technical director more inclusive courses. Technical Director — Darren Gillis The simple introduction of competitive Tumbling Judging Coordinator — Jarrod Spear and Trampoline Gymnastics programs to existing Project Coordinator — Ben Kelly gymnastics clubs continues to build healthier Project Coordinator — Jennifer Allison

page 35 Aerobic Gymnastics (aer)

In 2019, Aerobics was included on the program of the Australian Gymnastics Championships. This was a highlight for Aerobics to be part of Gymnastics as a whole and the community thoroughly enjoyed being involved to showcase the discipline.

2019 saw an increase in participation at the ✦ AeroSchools/Levels — Chris Behan (Chair) two National Clubs Carnvial, with 23 clubs from around separate working groups were established: Australia attending. Melbourne Girl’s College took – Feedback and Analysis 2020–2021 out the Champion Club while All Starz Gymnastics AeroSchools Levels 1–5 cycle. and Dance took honours for Best Performance Club. – Development and Finalisation 2020–2021 The AeroSchools National Championships AeroSchools Levels 1–5 cycle. was held prior to the Carnival with 35 schools ✦ High Performance — Nicky Donaldson (Chair) attending and Abbotsleigh School for Girls NSW along with High Performance coaches — taking out overall School. to develop initiatives which will give the We also had a number of athletes and officials opportunity for athletes and coaches to achieve representing Australia at several international their full potential in future international events. events with our athletes receiving valuable pam behan — technical director experiences and once again bringing home medals. Technical Director — Pam Behan One of the goals of the Commission was to Judging Coordinator — Pearl Rozenberg establish the following working groups: Project Coordinator — Nicky Donaldson Project Coordinator — Jenna Ward ✦ Judges — Pearl Rozenberg (Chair) along with Project Coordinator — Chris Behan state Judges Coordinators, and top 2 ranked FIG Cat 3 judges.

page 36 Acrobatic Gymnastics (aCr)

In 2019, the Commission’s main focus was on the completion of the new Australian Levels Program (alp), the success of the qualification process, the initial establishment of a High Performance Working Group and the preparation work for new judging education courses. In late 2019, a dedicated working group completed We also had 150 clubs registered for Acrobatic the new ACR ALP. The mammoth 18-month Gymnastics, with 63 offering national programs project saw a full restructure of the levels system and 14 providing international program training. from Levels 1–10 as well as the introduction of a new club-based Preparation Level. The 2019 Australian Championships attracted 251 high level Acrobatic gymnasts. This was a 40 The working group committed hundreds of hours per cent increase on the previous year. Nineteen of time and energy into the new skill selection, gold medals were contested in Levels 6–10 and writing new descriptions, consulting with states International divisions. New South Wales finished and territories and coaches, as well as developing top of the points table winning 18 gold. new artwork to produce the 256-page manual. Sincere thanks to Working Group Chairs Bruce The 2019 National Clubs Carnival attracted Treble (2019) and Mat Sinclair (2018), and 384 acrobatic gymnasts across Levels 4–10 and members Michelle Mason, Masha Stepchenkov, Internationals. This was a 25 per cent increase in Wendy Treble, Jaclyn Rhodes and Amy Yeomans participation than the previous year. Acrogym (2018), together with assisting GA staff. (NSW) was awarded Champion Club for the event, with SXL (NSW) and Robertston (QLD) The Acrobatics National Squad program saw taking second and third. almost 50 international division pairs and trios compete in one or more of three squad selection tony barber — technical director events. A record number of 42 pairs and trios Technical Director — Tony Barber qualified to the Squad showing the significant Judging Coordinator — Michelle Mason development in the standard of Acrobatic Project Coordinator — Deborah van Hagen Gymnastics in Australia. Project Coordinator — Mathew Sinclair This year, we had 2,741 gymnasts register in the Project Coordinator — Serg Sharapayeu discipline. The number of Australian coaches (344) increased more than 10 per cent and judges (198) increased more than 20 per cent.

page 37 Awards, Hall of Fame and Life Members Award of Merit An Award of Merit is presented by the Gymnastics Australia Board to any person who has demonstrated positive and meritorious service to Gymnastics Australia at a national level for no fewer than five years.

Graham Bond* (QLD) Yoshietru Matsuzaki (JPN) Yvonne Bradley (NSW) Grant Harrison (SA) Joan Caelli* (VIC) John Atkinson (GBR) Peter Read (NSW) Edith Peluso (QLD) Barry Cheales (QLD) Bob Wherrett (TAS) Laurie Farrow (WA) Ludmilla Vitesnikova (TAS) Stan Davies (VIC) Warwick Forbes (ACT) Neil Brodie (WA) Sue Partrick (VIC) Ena Duffield (QLD Ju Ping (ACT) Kathleen Graham (ACT) Darren Gillis (QLD) Nelleck Jol (WA) Peter Fricker (ACT) Elizabeth Chetkovich (WA) Belinda Cox (NSW) Jane Schmid (NSW) Don McIntosh (VIC) Margare-Mary Bruce Treble (VIC) Maureen Strass* (WA) Lee Caelli* (VIC) Obstelten (QLD) Desiree Jones (WA) Phil Teare (VIC) Gene Schembri (ACT) Allen Cullen (NSW) Rohan Kennedy (NSW) Chris Timpson (ACT) Jonathan Hooper (VIC) Karon Williams (WA) Andrew Cordery (SA) John Wilby (QLD) David Zuker (VIC) Pamela Ryan (NSW) Trisha Hade (QLD) Dexter Lorbach (VIC) Kym Dowell (QLD) Danica Mladenovic (ACT) Kerryn Cormick (VIC) Anne Bigham (SA) Steve Chetkovich (WA) Jillian Wright (VIC) Joanne Edinger (WA) Jeff Cheales (QLD) Jacky Wood (ACT) Jean Lang (NSW) Lynn Martin (SA) Margaret Lanz (VIC) George Tatai (VIC) Paul Szyjko (SA) Ben Kelly (TAS) Allistair Low* (VIC) Tony Davis (VIC) Peggy Browne (VIC) Michael Burnett (TAS) Frank Vig* (QLD) Helen Colagiuri (NSW) Darren Wolfe (QLD) Brennon Dowrick (QLD) Ken Williamson (VIC/ACT) Tim Quinilvan (QLD) Michelle De Highden (VIC) Amy Yeomans (NSW) Peter Chen (NZL) Murray Chessell (VIC) Margot Foster (VIC) Gina Peluso (QLD) Keith Russell (CAN) Robyn Pride (NSW) Peter Ruttledge (WA) Nicole Higham (NSW) Sue Synnot (VIC) *Deceased Special Recognition Award The Gymnastics Australia Special Kazuaya Honda (NSW) Recognition Award recognises Jo Penny (TAS) service to Gymnastics in Australia, Mark Moncur (TAS) resulting in a positive contribution Andrew Cordery (SA) to the sport. Recipients of this Award Trent Lawrie (QLD) are nominated by an Association Alex Hunt (NSW) Wendy Braybon* (VIC) Member, Technical Member, or Gymnastics Australia Board Member. *Deceased page 38 Awards, Hall of Fame and Life Members Life Members There is only one category of Life Membership and the award shall be restricted to those whose association with Gymnastics Australia extends for a lengthy period (at least ten (10) consecutive years or twelve (12) years of broken service of no more than two (2) breaks, at a national level and whose service to gymnastics is worthy of the highest honour. Service to ga may be as an athlete, coach, official or administrator.

Patron Jim Brown* (NSW) Harry Morris* (VIC) Jill Wright (VIC) The Hon Robert Jack Carey* (VIC) Lance Otto (SA) Fred Austine* (NSW) Ellicott AC, QC Jeff Cheales (QLD) Robyn Pride (NSW) Ernest Blamires (NSW) Murray Chessell (VIC) Tim Quinlivan (QLD) Sydney Hurle* (VIC) Recipients Helen Colaguiri (NSW) Paul Szyjko (SA) Ian Irvine* (NSW) Brennon Dowrick Frances Crampton (NSW) George Tatai (VIC) Mervin McKay* (VIC) Steve Chetkovick Kym Dowdell (QLD) Jim Thompson SA Len Ransom (QLD) Teresa Evans (SA) Bob Wherrett (TAS) Kay Stevenson (SA) Gymnastics Kathleen Graham (QLD) Karon Williams (WA) Daren Gillis (QLD) Jim Barry (VIC) Grant Harrison (SA) Ken Williamson (ACT) *Deceased Val Beitzel* (VIC) Maragret Lanz (VIC) Bill Wilson* (NSW) Anne Bigham (SA) Peggy Liddick (VIC) Daren Wolfe (QLD) Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame Award was established in 2012 to enable Gymnastics Australia to recognise the efforts and achievements of those who have helped shape the sport of Gymnastics in Australia.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Artistic Rhythmic Gymnastics Aerobic Gymnastics Gymnastics Brennon Dowrick (QLD) Naazmi Johnston (NSW) Patsy Tierney (QLD) Philippe Rizzo (ACT) Monique Allen (ACT) Kasumi Takahashi (CA) Juanita Little (NSW) Bret Hudson (VIC) Lisa Skinner (QLD) Lauren D'Jamirze (NSW) Ken Meredith (NSW) Allana Slater (WA) Trampoline Gymnastics Trudi Nurse (WA) Peter Hogan (NSW) Monette Russo (VIC) Ji Wallace (NSW) Andrei Kravtsov (NSW) Lauren Mitchell (WA) Adrian Wareham (VIC) Acrobatic Gymnastics Warwick Forbes (ACT) Peggy Liddick (VIC) Scott Brown (SA) Veronica Alcobio (QLD) Vladamir Vatkin (ACT) Nelleck Jol-Jacoby (WA) Ben Wilden (SA) Tara Congo (QLD) Graham Bond* (QLD) Nikolai Lapchine (WA) Nikolay Zhuravlev (SA) Jessica Jagpal (QLD) Ju Ping Tian (ACT) Robyn Forbes (VIC) Prashanth Sellathurai (NSW) *Deceased Serguei Chinkar (QLD) Songliang Xiong (NSW) page 39 Financial Report 31 December 2019

GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA LIMITED abn 63 125 115 424

page 40 Directors’ Report

The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the company for the year ended 31 December 2019. Directors and Company Secretary The names and particulars of the Directors of the company during or since the end of the previous financial year and the number of Directors’ meetings attended during the financial year are set out below.

No. of No. of Position / Qualification & Meetings Name Special Responsibilities Meetings Representation Experiences Eligible to Attended Attend

Elected Director (to General Manager 25 May 2019) Participation & Customer Member — Commercial Committee Adamson, Nicole 7 7 Appointed Director Service, Cycling Australia Chair — People & Culture Committee (from 25 May 2019) BAS, GradCertBus

Chair — Finance, Risk & Audit Committee (to Elected Director Partner, Accru Hobart 25 May 2019) Burnett, Michael (Retired 25 May 3 3 2019) BCom, FCA Member — People & Culture Committee (to 25 May 2019)

Elected Director Dowrick, (Retired 25 May Key Note Speaker, BJ Member — Awards Committee 3 3 Brennon 2019)

Chair — Olympic Gymsports Advisory Senior Manager, Centre Committee Elected Director D’Costa, Russell for Cancer Biology Member — Governance Committee 4 4 (from 25 May 2019) MBA, GAICD, FGLF Member — Gymnastics in Australia Working Group

Professor, Susan Alberti Women in Sport Chair, 7 6 Hanlon, Dr Clare Elected Director Victoria University Chair — Governance Committee PhD, MAppSc, BEd, DipEd

Board Vice President Founding Partner, H2 Member/Chair — Finance, Risk & Audit Ventures Committee Heap, Ben Elected Director 7 6 Company Director Chair/Member — Commercial Committee BCom, BSc, GAICD Member — Gymnastics in Australia Working Group

Director Appointed Director Member — Finance, Risk & Audit Committee Hood, Tony William Buck 3 3 (from 7 June 2019) Member/Chair — Commercial Committee MBA, BEc, CA

Managing Director – Board President Consumer, Consolidated Member — Commercial Committee Press Holdings McKay, Sam Appointed Director Member — People & Culture Committee 7 7 Partner, Point King Capital Chair — Gymnastics in Australia Working BA/BBus Group

Appointed Director Vice President, General (to 25 May 2019) Counsel and People & Member — Governance Committee O’Shea, Anna Culture, Asia Pacific Member — Awards Committee 7 6 Elected Director Cochlear Ltd Member — People & Culture Committee (from 25 May 2019) BA, LLB (Hons)

page 41 Directors’ Report

No. of No. of Position / Qualification & Meetings Name Special Responsibilities Meetings Representation Experiences Eligible to Attended Attend

Non-Executive Director — Kennards Hire Member — Commercial Committee Page, Nicki Elected Director 7 6 Business Advisor Chair — Nominations Committee GAICD, MACS

Chief Executive Chiller, Kitty AM OLY, BA (Hons) 7 7 Officer

GM Finance & Hill, Greg Operations BBus, CPA 7 7 Company Secretary

page 42 Directors’ Report

Principal Activities During the financial year, the company paid a premium in The company’s principal activities were to promote and respect of a contract to insure the Directors and Executives develop gymnastics from grass roots to the elite level. of the company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance Result prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. The operating profit for the year ended 31 December 2019 was $100,990. Indemnity and Insurance of Auditor Dividends The company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the In accordance with its Constitution, the company is auditor of the company or any related entity against a precluded from making any dividend distributions to its liability incurred by the auditor. members. During the financial year, the company has not paid a Changes in the State of Affairs premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of There have been no significant changes in the state of the company or any related entity. affairs of the company during the financial year ended 31 December 2019. Members’ Guarantee The company is limited by guarantee. If the company is Future Developments wound up, the Constitution states that each member is The company does not anticipate any significant change required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards in the operations and activities of the company during the meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. 2020 financial year. The total number of members at 31 December 2019 was Events After the Reporting Period 8. Each member has a vote at a general meeting by ballot. In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Proceedings on Behalf of Company the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout Australia. No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of The spread of COVID-19 has caused significant volatility in the Corporations Act for leave to bring proceedings on Australian and international markets. There is significant behalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business which the company is a party for the purpose of taking disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on responsibility on behalf of the company for all or any part the Australian and international economies. The Directors of those proceedings. The company was not a party to any cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this such proceedings during the period. pandemic, but we currently anticipate a material adverse Non-Audit Services impact on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in the financial year 2020. The Board of Directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the period is compatible with the No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the general standard of independence for auditors imposed end of the financial year which have significantly affected by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied or may significantly affect the operations of the company, that the services disclosed below did not compromise the the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons: company in financial periods subsequent to the financial year ended 31 December 2019. • All non-audit services are reviewed and approved prior to commencement to ensure they do not adversely Environmental Issues affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and The company’s operations are not believed to be regulated • The nature of the services provided do not compromise by any significant environmental regulations under a law of the general principles relating to auditor independence the Commonwealth or of a state or territory. as set out in APES110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Indemnity and Insurance of Officers Ethical Standards Board. The company has indemnified the Directors and executives Fees of $2,000 for non-audit services were paid/payable of the company for costs incurred, in their capacity as to the external auditors during the year ended 31 a Director or Executive, for which they may be held December 2019. personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this Directors’ report.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

sam mckay — director & president ben heap — director & vice president

4 May 2020 4 May 2020

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CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO GO TO EACH PAGE. 47 Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 48 Statement of financial position 49 Statement of changes in equity 50 Statement of cash flows 51 Notes to the financial statements 63 Directors' declaration 64 Independent auditor's report to the members of Gymnastics Australia Limited

General Information The financial statements cover Gymnastics Australia Limited as an individual entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Gymnastics Australia Limited’s functional and presentation currency. Gymnastics Australia Limited is a not-for-profit unlisted public company limited by guarantee. Its registered office and principal place of business is:

Level 3 100 Albert Road South Melbourne VIC 3205

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of Directors, on 4 May 2020. The Directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

page 46 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 december 2019 Note 2019 $ 2018 $ Revenue Grants revenue 3 4,736,459 4,901,926 Membership and fees revenue 5,033,748 4,775,498 Merchandise revenue 186,757 133,692 Participation and events revenue 3,202,528 2,918,560 Sponsorship revenue 205,034 140,000 Other income 4 1,190,729 980,961

Expenses Employee benefits expenses 5 (4,001,839) (4,857,124) Project expenses 6 (7,392,681) (6,959,865) Depreciation and amortisation expenses 7 (142,799) (77,006) Membership direct expenses (1,777,843) (1,573,772) Merchandise expenses (78,853) (120,232) Operating and administration expenses (1,060,250) (1,056,527)

Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to 100,990 (793,889) the members of Gymnastics Australia Limited

Other comprehensive income for the year – –

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to 100,990 (793,889) the members of Gymnastics Australia Limited

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. page 47 Statement of Financial Position as at 31 december 2019

Note 2019 $ 2018 $ Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 8 2,179,458 514,966 Trade and other receivables 9 475,424 547,761 Contract assets 75,644 86,153 Inventories 78,208 69,517 Other current assets 11 168,506 477,347 Total current assets 2,977,240 1,695,744

Non-current assets Plant and equipment 12 292,728 210,026 Right-of-use asset 10 511,272 – Intangible assets 13 138,345 76,950 Total non-current assets 942,345 286,976

Total assets 3,919,585 1,982,720

Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables 14 1,206,833 1,156,297 Contract liabilities 15 2,252,925 439,440 Borrowings 16 43,242 – Lease liabilities 17 90,339 – Employee benefits 18 219,238 250,140 Total current liabilities 3,812,577 1,845,877

Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities 17 421,180 – Employee benefits 18 37,017 – Total non-current liabilities 458,197 –

Total liabilities 4,270,774 1,845,877 Net assets/(liabilities) (351,189) 136,843

Equity Retained profits/(accumulated losses) (351,189) 136,843

Total equity (351,189) 136,843

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. page 48 Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 31 december 2019

Retained Total Profits $ Equity $

Balance at 1 January 2018 930,732 930,732

Loss for the year (793,889) (793,889) Other comprehensive income for the year – –

Total comprehensive income for the year (793,889) (793,889)

Balance at 31 December 2018 136,843 136,843

Accumulated Total Losses $ Equity $

Balance at 1 January 2019 136,843 136,843

Adjustment for change in accounting policy (589,022) (589,022)

Balance at 1 January 2019 — restated (452,179) (452,179)

Income for the year 100,990 100,990 Other comprehensive income for the year – –

Total comprehensive income for the year 100,990 100,990

Balance at 31 December 2019 (351,189) (351,189)

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. page 49 Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 december 2019

Note 2019 $ 2018 $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts from members and customers 6,745,538 5,253,049 Receipts from government grants 6,828,173 5,392,119 Receipts from participation and events 3,522,780 2,420,777 Receipts from sponsorships 225,537 154,000 Interest received 7,286 8,186 Cash paid for projects (10,671,894) (8,652,549) Payments to suppliers and employees (4,802,684) (4,600,548) Interest and other finance costs paid (34,351) (14,388)

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities 1,820,385 (39,354)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for plant and equipment (85,115) – Payments for intangible assets (84,475) – Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment – 22,262 Loss on sale of investment – (51,941)

Net cash outflows from in investing activities (169,590) (29,679)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Proceeds from borrowings 43,244 – Repayment of lease liabilities (29,547) –

Net cash inflows from financing activities 13,697 –

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 1,664,492 (69,033) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 514,966 583,999

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 8 2,179,458 514,966

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying note.

page 50 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies position. Straight-line operating lease expense recognition The principal accounting policies adopted in the is replaced with a depreciation charge for the right-of- preparation of the financial statements are set out below. use assets (included in operating costs) and an interest These policies have been consistently applied to all the expense on the recognised lease liabilities (included in years presented, unless otherwise stated. finance costs). In the earlier periods of the lease, the expenses associated with the lease under AASB 16 will New or Amended Accounting Standards and be higher when compared to lease expenses under AASB Interpretations Adopted 117. However, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, The company has adopted all of the new or amended Depreciation and Amortisation) results improve as the Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the operating expense is now replaced by interest expense and Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are depreciation in profit or loss. For classification within the mandatory for the current reporting period. statement of cash flows, the interest portion is disclosed in operating activities and the principal portion of the lease At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, payments are separately disclosed in financing activities. no Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially have been issued or amended and are applicable to the change how a lessor accounts for leases. company but are not yet effective and have not been adopted in the preparation of the financial statements. AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities The company has adopted AASB 1058 from 1 January The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations 2019. The standard replaces AASB 1004 'Contributions' are most relevant to the company: in respect to income recognition requirements for not-for- AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers profit entities. The timing of income recognition under AASB 1058 is dependent upon whether the transaction The company has adopted AASB 15 from 1 January 2019. gives rise to a liability or other performance obligation The standard provides a single comprehensive model for at the time of receipt. Income under the standard is revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is recognised where: an asset is received in a transaction, that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer such as by way of grant, bequest or donation; there of promised goods or services to customers at an amount has either been no consideration transferred, or the that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects consideration paid is significantly less than the asset's fair to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. value; and where the intention is to principally enable the The standard introduced a new contract-based revenue entity to further its objectives. For transfers of financial recognition model with a measurement approach that assets to the entity which enable it to acquire or construct is based on an allocation of the transaction price. This is a recognisable non-financial asset, the entity must described further in the accounting policies below. Credit recognise a liability amounting to the excess of the fair risk is presented separately as an expense rather than value of the transfer received over any related amounts adjusted against revenue. Contracts with customers are recognised. Related amounts recognised may relate to presented in an entity's statement of financial position contributions by owners, AASB 15 revenue or contract as a contract liability, a contract asset, or a receivable, liability recognised, lease liabilities in accordance with AASB depending on the relationship between the entity's 16, financial instruments in accordance with AASB 9, or performance and the customer's payment. Customer provisions in accordance with AASB 137. The liability is acquisition costs and costs to fulfil a contract can, subject brought to account as income over the period in which the to certain criteria, be capitalised as an asset and amortised entity satisfies its performance obligation. If the transaction over the contract period. does not enable the entity to acquire or construct a recognisable non-financial asset to be controlled by the On transition, the company has adjusted the opening entity, then any excess of the initial carrying amount of the retained earnings by $589,022 decrease as of 1 January recognised asset over the related amounts is recognised 2019 for the change in accounting policy. as income immediately. Where the fair value of volunteer AASB 16 Leases services received can be measured, a private sector not- for-profit entity can elect to recognise the value of those The company has adopted AASB 16 from 1 January 2019. services as an asset where asset recognition criteria are met The standard replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees or otherwise recognise the value as an expense. eliminates the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets, right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities are recognised in the statement of financial

page 51 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Basis of Preparation consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received These general purpose financial statements have been that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting as a refund liability. Standards — Reduced Disclosure Requirements and AASB 1058 Income for Not-for-Profit Entities Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, Income under this standard is recognised where: an asset is as appropriate for not-for profit oriented entities. received in a transaction, such as by way of grant, bequest or donation; there has either been no consideration Historical Cost Convention transferred, or the consideration paid is significantly less The financial statements have been prepared under the than the asset's fair value; and where the intention is to historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, the principally enable the entity to further its objectives. revaluation of selected non-current assets, and financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis For transfers of financial assets to the entity which enable of accounting has been applied. it to acquire or construct a recognisable non-financial asset, the entity must recognise a liability amounting to Critical Accounting Estimates the excess of the fair value of the transfer received over The preparation of the financial statements requires the any related amounts recognised. The liability is brought use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires to account as income over the period in which the entity management to exercise its judgement in the process of satisfies its performance obligation. applying the company's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or If the transaction does not enable the entity to acquire areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to or construct a recognisable non-financial asset to be the financial statements, are disclosed in note 2. controlled by the entity, then any excess of the initial carrying amount of the recognised asset over the related Revenue Recognition amounts is recognised as income immediately. Accounting policies applicable from 1 January 2019 The company recognises revenue in line with AASB 15 AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers and AASB 1058 Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the Income of Not-for-Profit Entities as follows: consideration to which the company is expected to be Grants Revenue entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the Grant agreements are reviewed in line with the requirements company: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies of AASB 15 and AASB 1058, as discussed above. the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates For contracts that satisfy the criteria of AASB 15, revenue of variable consideration and the time value of money; is recognised over time, when or as each performance allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligation is satisfied based on the input cost method. obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; For contracts that satisfy the criteria of AASB 1058, the and recognises revenue when or as each performance consideration provided to acquire an asset, including obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer cash, is initially recognised as a liability and recognised as to the customer of the goods or services promised. income in the profit or loss when, or as, the entity satisfies its obligations under the enforceable agreement. If no Variable consideration within the transaction price, if consideration was received, the difference being the fair any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such value of the asset transferred is recognised as revenue in as discounts, rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses the period in which the entity took control of the asset. receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates are determined using either the Membership and Fees Revenue 'expected value' or 'most likely amount' method. The Revenue is recognised over time across the membership measurement of variable consideration is subject to period at which the services relate to. a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be Merchandise Revenue recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue Revenue from the sale merchandise is recognised at the recognised will not occur. The measurement constraint point in time when the customer obtains control of the continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable goods, which is generally at the time of delivery.

page 52 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Participation and Events Revenue A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected Revenue is recognised at a point in time when the event to be settled in the company's normal operating cycle; occurs. it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; Sponsorship Revenue or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement Revenue is recognised over time, when or as each of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting performance obligation is satisfied based on the input period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. cost method. Cash and Cash Equivalents Other Income Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits Revenue is recognised at a point in time when the rights to held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, receive payment are satisfied. highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known Accounting policies applicable before 1 January 2019 — amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant Prior period disclosure error risk of changes in value.

For the financial year ended 31 December 2018, the Trade and Other Receivables company stated that it had adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers which had resulted in Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value no change from the 2017 financial year in comparative and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the information. The Directors confirm that Gymnastics effective interest method, less any allowance for expected Australia Limited had a prior period disclosure error in the credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, settlement within 30 days. as in fact, the company had not early adopted the new The company has applied the simplified approach to accounting standard in relation to AASB 15 Revenue from measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime Contracts with Customers. The company had continued expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit to apply the accounting standards - AASB 118 Revenues losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on and AASB 1004 Contributions. The following accounting days overdue. policies were applicable prior to 1 January 2019. Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any Revenue from services and sale of merchandise rendered is allowance for expected credit losses. recognised upon the delivery of service to customers. Contract Assets Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis Contract assets are recognised when the company has taking into account the interest rates applicable to the transferred goods or services to the customer but where financial assets. the company is yet to establish an unconditional right to consideration. Contract assets are treated as financial Sponsorship and government grant monies received assets for impairment purposes. during the financial period that will be expended in the subsequent financial year are shown as current liabilities Inventories on the basis that these funds would be refundable if not Stock on hand is stated at the lower of cost and net expended as prescribed. realisable value. Cost comprises of purchase and delivery costs, net of rebates and discounts received or receivable. Current and Non-Current Classification Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of financial position based on current and non-current completion and the estimated costs necessary to make classification. the sale.

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected Financial Instruments to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the company's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the Financial instruments are recognised initially using trade purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 date accounting, i.e. on the date that the company becomes months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.

page 53 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 On initial recognition, all financial instruments are Measurement of the expected credit losses is determined measured at fair value plus transaction costs (except for by a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over the instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss expected life of the financial instrument. where transaction costs are expensed as incurred). Trade and Other Receivables Financial Assets at Amortised Cost The company makes use of a simplified approach in Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets accounting for trade and other receivables and records meet the following conditions (and are not designated as the loss allowance at the amount equal to the expected fair value through profit or loss): lifetime credit losses. The company uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking • they are held within a business model whose objective information to calculate the expected credit losses using a is to hold the financial assets and collect its contractual provision matrix. The company assess impairment of trade cash flows; and receivables on a collective basis as they possess credit risk • the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise characteristics based on the days past due. to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and Plant and Equipment interest on the principal amount outstanding. Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is and impairment losses. omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable receivables fall into this category of financial instruments. assets are:

Impairment of Financial Assets Furniture and fittings AASB 9’s impairment requirements use more forward 3–10 years looking information to recognise expected credit losses Computer equipment — the ‘expected credit losses (ECL) model’. Instruments 3–5 years within the scope of the new requirements included loans and other debt-type financial assets measured at amortised Gym equipment cost, trade receivables and loan commitments that are not 3–10 years measured at fair value through profit or loss. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing The company considers a broader range of information proceeds with carrying amount. These gains and losses are when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit included in the income statement. losses, including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the expected Right-of-Use Assets collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument. A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, In applying this forward-looking approach, a distinction is adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or made between: before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where • financial instruments that have not deteriorated included in the cost of inventories, an estimate of costs significantly in credit quality since initial recognition or expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the that have low credit risk (‘Stage 1’); and underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset.

• financial instruments that have deteriorated significantly Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis in credit quality since initial recognition and whose over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated credit risk is not low (‘Stage 2’). useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where ‘Stage 3’ would cover financial assets that have objective the company expects to obtain ownership of the leased evidence of impairment at the reporting date. asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are ‘12-month expected credit losses’ are recognised for the subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement first category while ‘lifetime expected credit losses’ are of lease liabilities. recognised for the second category.

page 54 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 The company has elected not to recognise a right-of-use lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase with terms of 12-months or less and leases of low-value option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding profit or loss as incurred. right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. Intangible Assets Software Finance Costs Significant costs associated with software are deferred and Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expected benefit, being their finite life of 5 years. expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Trade and Other Payables Employee Benefits These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services Short-Term Employee Benefits provided to the company prior to the end of the financial Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not be settled wholly within 12-months of the reporting date discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when paid within 30 days of recognition. the liabilities are settled.

Contract Liabilities Other Long-Term Employee Benefits Contract liabilities represent the company's obligation to The liability for annual leave and long service leave not transfer goods or services to a customer and are recognised expected to be settled within 12-months of the reporting when a customer pays consideration, or when the company date are measured at the present value of expected future recognises a receivable to reflect its unconditional right to payments to be made in respect of services provided by consideration (whichever is earlier) before the company has employees up to the reporting date using the projected transferred the goods or services to the customer. unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee Borrowings departures and periods of service. Expected future Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair payments are discounted using market yields at the value of the consideration received, net of transaction reporting date on national government bonds with terms costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, using the effective interest method. the estimated future cash outflows.

Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets of the liability for at least 12-months after the reporting Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure date, the loans or borrowings are classified as non-current. required to settle the present obligation, based on the Lease Liabilities most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date present obligation. Where there are a number of similar of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required present value of the lease payments to be made over the in settlement is determined by considering the class of term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to their in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, present values, where the time value of money is material. the company's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives Any reimbursement that the company can be virtually receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an certain to collect from a third party with respect to the index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual obligation is recognised as a separate asset. However, this value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision. the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable No liability is recognised if an outflow of economic lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate resources as a result of present obligation is not probable. are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Such situations are disclosed as contingent liabilities, unless Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the outflow of resources is remote in which case no liability the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are is recognised. remeasured if there is a change in the following: future

page 55 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and Other Similar Taxes In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is pandemic, which continues to spread throughout Australia. not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is The spread of COVID-19 has caused significant volatility recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the in Australia and international markets. There is significant asset or as part of the expense. uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the the Australian and international economies. The Directors amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount cannot reasonably estimate the length or severity of this of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority pandemic but have already seen and expect to continue to is included in other receivables or other payables in the see a significant business activity and financial impact. statement of financial position. The Company is committed to supporting the gymnastics Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST community, in particular its Association Members, through components of cash flows arising from investing or the deferral of membership fees, impacted by COVID-19. financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable The Company has significantly reduced its annual to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. operating costs to reflect this commitment and current conditions. Further, the Company expects to access various Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the government stimulus programs. amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. The Company continues to have the financial support of Sport Australia in the form of participation and high- Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances performance funding. The Company has available cash Transaction and Balances balances in excess of $1 million at the time of the signing Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the spot rate of these accounts and cash balances are forecast to remain on the date of the transaction. positive through the next 12-months. Should the need arise, operating costs of the Company can and will be Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary reduced further. items or on translating monetary items at rates different from those at which they were translated on initial The Directors continue to monitor budget and cashflow recognition or in prior reporting periods are recognised forecasts for the Company, noting these forecasts have through profit or loss. been prepared based on assumptions about certain economic, operating and trading performance achievement Taxation contingent on future events and actions yet to occur, The company is exempt from income tax under Division 50 which may not necessarily occur. Whilst the Directors of the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997). believe the assumptions are best estimate assumptions based upon information available, the occurrence and Going Concern timing of future events are not certain. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal Having considered all of the factors above, the Directors are operations and the realisation of assets and discharges of of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds to believe liabilities in the ordinary course of business. that the Company is a going concern, that is, able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. In the year that ended 31 December 2019, the Company delivered a surplus of $100,990 versus a deficit in The financial statements do not include any adjustments the previous corresponding period of $793,889. At relating to the recoverability or classification of recorded 31 December 2019, the Company had total assets of asset amounts or classification of liabilities, which might be $3,919,585, but a net current asset deficiency of $835,337 necessary should the Company not be able to continue as a (current assets less current liabilities) and net asset going concern. deficiency of $351,189 (total assets less total liabilities). This in part reflects the deferred nature of certain grant and other revenues that have been booked in the Company’s accounts, at 31 December 2019, as contract liabilities and have subsequently been recognised as revenue, which, as recognised, immediately returns net current assets and net assets to surplus.

page 56 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 2. Critical Accounting Judgements, Estimates and overdue, and makes assumptions to allocate an overall Assumptions expected credit loss rate for each group. These assumptions The preparation of the financial statements requires include recent sales experience and historical collection rates. management to make judgements, estimates and Estimation of Useful Lives of Assets assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the The company determines the estimated useful lives and financial statements. Management continually evaluates its related depreciation and amortisation charges for its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on result of technical innovations or some other event. The historical experience and on other various factors, including depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where expectations of future events, management believes to the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal abandoned or sold will be written off or written down. the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a Employee Benefits Provision material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and As discussed in note 1, the liability for employee benefits liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next expected to be settled more than 12 months from the financial year are discussed below. reporting date are recognised and measured at the Allowance for Expected Credit Losses present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires determining the present value of the liability, estimates of a degree of estimation and judgement. It is based on attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and the lifetime expected credit loss, grouped based on days inflation have been taken into account.

Note 3. Grants Revenue 2019 $ 2018 $ ASC/AIS revenue 3,790,635 3,754,255 ACGA revenue 133,000 115,881 Other grants revenue 812,824 1,031,790

4,736,459 4,901,926

Note 4. Other Income 2019 $ 2018 $ Broadcast fees 253,645 252,004 Contributions and donations revenue 39,740 49,254 Gymnastics Tasmania and ACT management fees 280,887 225,000 Interest revenue 7,286 8,186 Loss on sale of plant and equipment (2,678) – Other cost recoveries 611,049 445,153 Other project income 800 1,364

1,190,729 980,961

page 57 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 5. Employee Benefits Expenses 2019 $ 2018 $ Salaries and wages 3,386,145 3,887,065 Superannuation 318,620 355,736 Other employee expenses 297,074 614,323

4,001,839 4,857,124

Note 6. Project Expenses 2019 $ 2018 $ Consultants and contractors 879,430 817,314 Event expenses 1,392,671 1,389,781 Marketing expenses 621,181 613,944 Travel and accommodation expenses 3,205,521 2,902,989 Other project expenses 1,293,878 1,235,837

7,392,681 6,959,865

Note 7. Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 2019 $ 2018 $ Depreciation of plant and equipment 97,771 77,006 Depreciation of right-of-use assets 21,308 – Amortisation of intangible assets 23,720 –

142,799 77,006

Note 8. Cash and Cash Equivalents 2019 $ 2018 $ Current assets Cash on hand 523 159 Cash at bank 1,678,935 514,807 Cash on deposit 500,000 –

2,179,458 514,966

page 58 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 9. Trade and Other Receivables 2019 $ 2018 $ Current assets Trade receivables 375,374 545,278 Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (44,358) (23,894) 331,016 521,384

Deposits 144,408 26,377

475,424 547,761

Note 10. Right-of-Use Asset 2019 $ 2018 $ Non-current assets Land and buildings — right-of-use 541,066 – Less: Accumulated depreciation (29,794) –

511,272 –

Note 11. Other Current Assets 2019 $ 2018 $ Current assets Prepayments 168,506 477,347

Note 12. Plant and Equipment 2019 $ 2018 $ Non-current assets Furniture and fittings — at cost 161,820 439,931 Less: Accumulated depreciation (131,930) (370,668) 29,890 69,263

Computer equipment — at cost 165,852 9,854 Less: Accumulated depreciation (131,331) (1,857) 34,521 7,997

Gym equipment — at cost 520,160 369,663 Less: Accumulated depreciation (291,843) (236,897) 228,317 132,766

292,728 210,026

page 59 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below:

Furniture and Computer Gym Fittings $ Equipment $ Equipment $ Total $ Balance at 1 January 2018 69,263 7,997 132,766 210,026 Net additions and disposals (1,905) 23,396 62,984 84,475 Reclass between accounts (25,909) 25,909 – – Adjustments under AASB 1058 – – 72,597 72,597 Depreciation expense (11,559) (22,781) (40,030) (74,370)

Balance at 31 December 2019 29,890 34,521 228,317 292,728

Note 13. Intangible Assets 2019 $ 2018 $ Non-current assets Software — at cost 155,465 – Less: Accumulated amortisation (23,720) – 131,745 –

Work in progress 6,600 76,950

138,345 76,950

Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below:

Work in Progress $ Software $ Total $ Balance at 1 January 2018 76,950 – 76,950 Net additions 85,115 – 85,115 Transfers in/(out) (155,465) 155,465 – Amortisation expense – (23,720) (23,720)

Balance at 31 December 2019 6,600 131,745 138,345

page 60 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 14. Trade and Other Payables 2019 $ 2018 $ Current liabilities Trade payables 602,298 755,132 Other payables and accruals 604,535 401,165

1,206,833 1,156,297

Note 15. Contract Liabilities 2019 $ 2018 $ Current liabilities Contract liabilities — grant revenue 2,013,002 60,000 Contract liabilities — sponsorship – 25,000 Contract liabilities — other 239,923 354,440

2,252,925 439,440

Note 16. Borrowings 2019 $ 2018 $ Current liabilities Finance loans 43,242 –

Note 17. Lease Liabilities 2019 $ 2018 $ Current liabilities Lease liabilities 90,339 –

Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities 421,180 –

511,519 –

page 61 Notes to the Financial Statements 31 december 2019 Note 18. Employee Benefits 2019 $ 2018 $ Current liabilities Provision for annual leave 161,745 203,183 Provision for long service leave 57,493 46,957

219,238 250,140

Non-current liabilities Provision for long service leave 37,017 –

256,255 250,140

Note 19. Related Party Transactions required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards Transactions with Related Parties meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. There were no transactions with related parties during the The total number of members at 31 December 2019 was 8. current and previous financial year. Each member has a vote at a general meeting by ballot.

Receivable from and Payable to Related Parties Note 22. Economic Dependence There were no trade receivables from or trade payables to Gymnastics Australia Limited is dependent on the Sports related parties at the current and previous reporting date. Australia for a large proportion of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report, the Board of Loans to/from Related Parties Directors has no reason to believe that the Sports Australia There were no loans to or from related parties at the will not continue to support Gymnastics Australia Limited. current and previous reporting date. Note 23. Dividends Transactions with Key Management Personnel In accordance with its Constitution, the company is The following table reports the number of “Key precluded from making any distributions to its members. Management Personnel” (KMP) who received remuneration in each specified band during the reporting Note 24. Events After the Reporting Period period. KMP is defined as senior executives with authority In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a the activities of Gymnastics Australia, either directly or pandemic, which continues to spread throughout Australia. indirectly. KMP is defined as Directors, CEO/Company The spread of COVID-19 has caused significant volatility in Secretary and five staff members. Australian and international markets. There is significant Remuneration is defined as gross salary payments, uncertainty around the breadth and duration of business superannuation and bonuses. However, no bonuses were disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on paid during 2018 and 2019. the Australian and international economies. We cannot The total remuneration paid to key management personnel reasonably estimate the length or severity of this pandemic, of the company is $938,826 (2018: $984,588). The total but we currently anticipate a material adverse impact on remuneration paid to Directors of the company is $nil our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows (2018: $nil). in the financial year 2020.

Note 20. Contingent Assets and Liabilities No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2019 that has significantly affected, or may There are no contingent assets or contingent liabilities significantly affect the company's operations, the results of that have been incurred by the Company in relation to those operations, or the company's state of affairs in future 2018 and 2019. financial years. Note 21. Member's Guarantee The company is limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is

page 62 Directors Declaration 31 december 2019

In the Directors' opinion:

• the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Accounting Standards — Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; • the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the company's financial position as at 31 December 2019 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and • there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

sam mckay — director & president ben heap — director & vice president

4 May 2020 4 May 2020

page 63 pagePage 64 Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s annual report for the year ended 31 December 2019, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the Directors’ for the financial report The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors’ responsibility also includes such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors responsibilities/ar4.pdf. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants

C S Gangemi Partner – Audit & Assurance Melbourne, 4 May 2020

27 page 65 Partners

page 66 Gymnastics Australia Limited Level 3/100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205 T (03) 8698 9700 F (03) 8698 9799 E [email protected] W gymnastics.org.au

ABN 63 125 115 424 ACN 125 115 424

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