Gymnastics NSW
Gymnastics For All TECHNICAL HANDBOOK
POLICY NAME: GFA Technical Handbook DATE OF ISSUE: February 2015 POLICY COVERAGE: All Gymnastics NSW GFA events & activities DATE OF REVIEW: February 2016 CONTROLLING BODY: Gymnastics NSW
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Contents Page Abbreviations 3
National Gymsports Commission 3
GNSW GFA Sports Management Committee 3
Sub Committees 4
Final Consideration 4
GFA SMC Meeting Schedule 4
Gymnastics For All 5
GFA Gymnastics Sport Policies 6
Regulations for Coaches 6
Regulations for Judges/Adjudicators 7
Coaching Information 8
Programs 9-13
Kindergym Programs 9
Gym Mix Program 10
Team Gym Program 11
Stepping Stones Program 12
Get up and Cheer Program 12
Events Opportunities 14-16
GNSW Performance Teams 17
Travelling overseas 18
GFA SMC Structure 19
GFA SMC Duty Statements 20-24
Annual Awards 25
GFA Coach of the Year Criteria 26
GFA Club of the Year Criteria 27
Kindergym Club and Coach of the Year Criteria 28
Inclusions Club of the Year Criteria 29
Appendix 1 – Application for sanctioning 20-21
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook TECHNICAL HANDBOOK PURPOSE
The FIG Code of Points and Technical Regulations and the Gymnastics Australia Technical Commission Regulations provide governance for Gymnastics for All programs. This handbook provides technical regulations, competition rules, apparatus specifications as well as general information relating to GFA in NSW with regard to Interclub and State competitions.
ABBREVIATIONS Definitions
GFA SMC GNSW Gymnastics For All Sports Management Committee
GFA NGC GFA National Gymsport Commission
GNSWPT GNSW Performance Team
ESDO Events and Sport Development Officer
FIG International Gymnastics Federation
ALP Australian Levels Program
GA Gymnastics Australia
GFA NATIONAL GYMSPORT COMMISSION
National Technical Director Justin Hayes
General Member Nicole Colev
Programs 0-12yrs
General Member Jillian Arthur Programs 13+ yrs General Member Ben Cork Events and Activities General Member Brooke Sergeant Education National Sports Development Petrina Hutchinson Email Manager (SDM) [email protected]
GNSW GFA SPORTS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The GFA SMC consists of the following elected positions:
Technical Director Ben Cork Phone: 0402 882 362 Email: [email protected] Team Gym Bernie Spedding Phone: 0413 415 912 Coordinator* Email: [email protected] Kindergym Lesley Gilbey Phone: 4365 5545 Coordinator* Email: [email protected] Inclusions Judy Tolhurst Phone: 0413 033 170 Coordinator* Email: [email protected] Performance Michaela Pendleton Phone: 4365 5545 Coordinator Email: [email protected] Initiative Program Matt Angel Phone: 0408 607 883 Coordinator* Email: [email protected] GNSW Events & Natalie Jaques Phone: 8116 4113 Sports Email: [email protected] Development Officer
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The NSW GFA Management Commission (SMC) in conjunction with the GNSW GFA Events and Sports Development Officer (ESDO) is committed to the following goals:
. Increase participation and provide support for clubs to continue growth in the sport. . Ensure educational programs are provided to train and develop both coaches and judges. . Enhance communication within the GFA community. . Coordinate well run and economically viable competitions. . Strive for the premier position in the GFA National. . Evaluate dedicated venue for GFA events. SUB-COMMITTEES
The Gymnastics For All Sports Management Commission may at their discretion create sub committees* to meet specific needs and appoint members to those sub committees – e.g.; competition sub-committee.
FINAL CONSIDERATION
The GNSW GFA SMC shall be master of its own procedures.
Where any event occurs that is not elsewhere provided in these regulations, any decision or action required shall be decided by a simple majority vote of the Committee, whose determination of the matter shall be final and not to be construed as having set a precedent.
Where by error or omission any of the foregoing regulations shall require interpretation, the original intent of the Committee in the framing of the subject regulation shall prevail, rather than the letter of the law.
The GNSW GFA SMC Technical Handbook will prevail over any other document or manual.
GFA SMC MEETING SCHEDULE
The GNSW GFA SMC will meet at least four times per year on the 2nd Thursday of each school Holidays. Notification of a meeting will be emailed out 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Any agenda items should be forwarded to the GFA ESDO at least 1 week prior to the scheduled meeting who will then add it to the agenda for the next meeting. Minutes from the meetings will be put on the GNSW website in the GFA specific section under the sub-heading Management Committee.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook GYMNASTICS FOR ALL (GFA)
Gymnastics For All is a sport for everybody and a sport for Life, regardless of age, gender or ability. It is the perfect activity to prepare children for long term participation in sport and develops vital life skills.
Gymnastics for All:
. Is lots of fun. . Develops balance, co-ordination and confident body movement. . Builds self-esteem, strength and flexibility, preparing the body & mind for life's challenges. . Provides heaps of variety.....so there is something for everyone . Is a sport for life. . Is conducted within a safe environment which caters for personal growth and development. . Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life.
Gymnastics For all is the basis of all Gymsports and a Gymsport in its own right. Clubs can utilise Gymnastics for all as a starting point for teaching the fundamentals, before gymnasts specialise in any of the other 6 Gymsports. Alternatively, clubs may focus on developing gymnasts with diverse skills, adaptable to a variety of movement experiences.
Gymnastics for all has been categorised by the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) into the following areas: . Gymnastics on and with traditional, innovative or creative apparatus . Playful apparatus gymnastics . Floor exercise and gymnastics . Gymnastics with and without hand apparatus . Rhythmic gymnastics, Jazz gymnastics and jazz dance
Modern dance aerobic gymnastics activities which contribute to the health and wellbeing of participants. Kindergym and Cheerleading fall into the above categories and therefore come under the Gymnastics For All banner.
The Table below shows the pathway of a GFA Athlete.
Foundation Skills Fundamental Skills Refining Skills Life Style
• Kindergym Program • Gym Fun Program • Team Gym • International • Gym Skills Program • Performance/Display Performance Team opportunities • Get up & Cheer • Veterns • Aero Schools • Team Gym • Step 2 Connect • Live 2 Move
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GFA GYMNASTICS SPORT POLICIES
The following rules, conditions and procedures apply to all Gymnastics NSW GFA Gymnastics Competitions. These conditions may not be varied without prior approval from the GNSW GFA SMC.
REGULATIONS FOR COACHES
DRESS CODE - COACHES Coaches are on display while at GNSW competitions. To ensure professional presentation to the public, all coaches must be properly attired at GNSW events. Coaches who do not conform to the competition attire requirements as listed below can be asked by the Competition Coordinator to leave the competition/warm up floor. . Tracksuit top and/or club t-shirt . Appropriate pants/tracksuit pants/ 3/4 pants (No Shorts or Jeans) . Soft soled shoes i.e. joggers or sneakers (no heels) . GA Technical Membership Lanyard must be worn at all GNSW competitions. Coaches who are not current Technical Members or not registered as GFA gymnastics Intermediate or higher coach will not be allowed in the warm-up area.
CONDUCT Coaches are governed by the ‘NSW Coach Code of Behaviour’ policy found on the GNSW website. Any coach who is found to be in breach of these rules will be warned by Competition Coordinator/Technical Director. Further infringements will result in the coach being removed from the competition arena for the duration of the competition.
COACHING ACCREDITATION The Coaches Code of Ethics as per the National Standards must be adhered to by all coaches. All coaches attending competitions must hold a coaching accreditation at the level of intermediate or higher and a current Technical Membership. Clubs are asked to exercise common sense in the ratio of coaches to gymnasts that they have in the warm up area. This area is for the preparation and comfort of the gymnasts and overcrowding does not enhance this requirement. Only coaches who have been named on the entry form should be in attendance and it will be at the discretion of the Technical Director or Competition Co-ordinator to ask clubs to remove ‘surplus’ coaches, either prior to or during the competition. Due to the new guidelines Beginner coaches will only be allowed on the competition floor if assisting an Intermediate Coach. Gymnastics NSW Policy v3 Page 6 of 31
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REGULATIONS FOR JUDGES/ADJUDICATORS
DRESS CODE – JUDGES/ADJUDICATORS Judges are on display while at GNSW competitions. To ensure professional presentation to the public, all judges must be properly attired at GNSW events. Judges who do not conform to the competition attire requirements as listed below may be asked to leave the competition floor. . Navy or Black Pants or Skirt (a dress is not considered regulation attire) . Navy or Black Cardigan, Jacket or Coat . White Shirt or Top . Appropriate Navy or Black Shoes . Navy, black or white scarf (optional)
CONDUCT . Judges are governed by the NSW Official’s Code of Behaviour policy.
. Any Judge who is found to be in breach of these rules will receive a yellow card warning by the Judging Coordinator or Competition Coordinator. Further infringements will result in the Judge being removed from the competition arena for at least the duration of the competition.
. Judges are not allowed in the warm up area before or during a competition. Should there be a need to enter this area approval should be gained from the Competition Coordinator.
JUDGE’S ACCREDITATION To judge at any GNSW event a Judge must have a current judging accreditation and be registered with both Gymnastics Australia and GNSW.
Gymnastics Australia technical membership lanyard must be worn at all GNSW and GFA SMC competitions.
NOTE – BABIES ACCOMPANYING JUDGES & COACHES Under no circumstances are judges or coaches with babies, allowed to have them present in the gymnast warm up area or within the vicinity of the judge’s table or competition area. This is a duty of care as well as a health and safety requirement. All judges and coaches, with babies have a personal responsibility to ensure that alternative arrangements are made for baby’s care while they are judging or coaching.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook COACHING INFORMATION
Coaches are advised to have access to the following packages: . GA Gym Mix Levels Program . GA Kindergym Manual . GA Gym Fun and Gym Skills lesson Plans . GA GymAbility Manual . Gymnastics NSW Team Gym Manual . Gymnastics NSW Live 2 Move Manual . Gymnastics NSW Stepping Stones Program Manual
UPDATING COACHES
All coaches must complete updating to remain active in the sport.
Beginner Accreditation –minimum of 3 updating points is required. GFA & Kindergym Intermediate Accreditation – 6 Points GFA Advanced Accreditation – 6 Points GFA Advance Silver Accreditation – 12 Points Updating activities should be diverse, with no single type of activity contributing more than 50% of the updating points required,
Coaches must keep informed about technical regulations and be aware of any changes as they take place. For information about courses and updating workshops contact either the GFA ESDO or the GNSW Education Officer.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook GFA PROGRAMS 1. Kindergym
Born to Move!
Kindergym is Gymnastics Australia's movement-based learning experience for young children and their caregivers.
Children need as many opportunities as possible to optimise brain development and increase physical potential before they go to school. KinderGym provides a safe environment for children to develop physical skills in a fun and playful way, at their own rate. Educational research tells us that children learn best through exploring and discovering their abilities through physical activity. Gymnastics Australia's KinderGym program offers children a LaunchPad into fundamental movement; ensuring they can experience a wide range of movement activities and be encouraged to think, create, construct and solve problems with their own bodies. While developing co-ordination and self-esteem, KinderGym programs assist in your child's physical, social and cognitive development. The KinderGym program is the first in a series of fundamental movement programs offered by Gymnastics Australia's initiative, LaunchPad.
Gymnastics Australia's KinderGym program has been founded on child development principles and is steered by the KinderGym Guiding Principles. An Accredited KinderGym Leader guides each program, ensuring that the equipment set-ups are safe, stimulating and provide endless movement opportunities for your child to play and learn. KinderGym promotes the child as the key focal point and involves active participation of the child's mother, father or carer who also benefit from sharing in their children's fun and enjoyment. KinderGym allows parents to share rather than direct, allowing for real benefits from their child's self-initiated play. Parents may also be interested in becoming KinderGym Leaders and can find more information in the GNSW Website Coaching pages.
The LaunchPad Kinder GymMix manual supports the KinderGym philosophy and covers a vast range of information and activities to help inspire KinderGym coaches and teachers.
Gymnastics Australia provides a KinderGym Passport, an exclusive program benefit for each participant, to clubs who are endorsed as KinderGym providers. The passports are distributed at the start of each year based on the number of KinderGym registrations from the previous year. Clubs who exceed registrations in the program can request additional copies from Gymnastics Australia.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook 2. Gym Mix National Levels Program
What is Gym Mix? Gym Mix is a coaching and teaching resource for clubs and schools developed by Gymnastics Australia. The resource introduces participants to the fundamentals of gymnastics using a challenging, enjoyable and safe approach.
. Gym Mix is a foundation program for participants of all abilities involved in: Gymnastics for All (GFA) or recreational gymnastics programs, fundamental movement relative to all sports
. Gym Mix offers a fusion of all Gymsports: Artistic Gymnastics combined with Rhythmic, Sports Acrobatics, Sport Aerobics, Trampoline Sports, Cheerleading and Display Gymnastics
. Part A offers Levels 1-3 of GFA National Levels Program, Part B follows with Levels 4 – 6, Part C with Levels 7 - 10
. Gym Mix gives ideas on how to teach skills safely whilst having fun by providing a fundamental, sequential gymnastics program. It is an update and combination of Gymnastics Australia’s “Introductory Gymnastics” with the “Gym fun” and “Gym skills” manuals.
Who is Gym Mix for? . All coaches and clubs involved in Gymnastics for All or recreational programs . All Physical Education teachers
Gym Mix Features: Series A - Promotion Pack (including a set of three posters, sticker samples, sample Participant Record Booklet and sample Certificates) and CD-ROM . Gym Mix Program – an introduction to the teaching of gymnastics activities . Gym Mix Activity Cards . Coaching Tips . GFA National Levels Program Levels 1-3 . Lesson Plans - Generic, Cheer, Aerobics, Hand Apparatus . Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records, DIY circuit cards
Series B - CD-ROM . Gym Mix Program – Tips on creating displays . GFA National Levels Program Levels 4 - 6 . Lesson Plans - Trampoline . Templates – certificates, assessment and participant records
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook 3. Team Gym
Team Gym is an exciting Gymnastics for All competition event for teams of gymnasts, aged 5 years and over, providing an opportunity for performances on 3 different apparatus. Team Gym competitions and championships are held regularly in the UK and Europe and are developing in the USA.
The GNSW Team Gym program has been adopted by Gymnastics Australia as the National Program for 2015 with an inaugural Team Gym Competition to be held at the 2016 National Club Championships.
Team Gym competitions exhibit gymnastic skills in three different disciplines; Floor, Tumbling and Single Mini Tramp. It is common for the performance to demonstrate effective teamwork, good technique in elements and spectacular acrobatic skills. Characteristics of a Team Gym competition include team spirit and a friendly atmosphere which captivates spectators, media and sponsors.
Team Gym competition consists of three different disciplines. In each discipline the number of gymnasts is between 6 and 12.
1. Floor
1Is performed on a full floor area and to music. It emphasises smooth teamwork and expressive presentation.
The floor routine brings together a variety of individual and group gymnastics elements. The choice of elements must suit the level and maturity of the team as well as the music.
A congruent and good technical performance, properly linked movements, certainty of execution and synchronization as well as expressive presentation is pursued.
2. Tumbling
Teams perform tumbling series on a long tumbling lane with good "streaming" i.e. consecutively and close to each other.
The tumbling routine is performed to music. Each team performs two different rounds. Each series must consist of at least two different acrobatic elements, without intermediate steps.
3. Single Mini Tramp
Teams perform skills on the Tramp with good streaming. The Tramp routine is performed to music. Each team performs four different passes – 2 single runs and 2 synchronised runs.
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At a glance:
A team consists of 6-12 members, all apparatus are accompanied with music
Teams are classified as: . Men’s Teams . Women’s Teams . Mixed Teams
Each section is divided into three divisions based on difficulty: . Novice . Intermediate . Advanced
There are three apparatus at Team Gym Events: . Floor . Tumbling . Single Mini Tramp
Team Gym provides the opportunity for teams to travel interstate and internationally to participate. It is highly recommended that teams participate in an Invitational event before attending State Championships for 2015.
Other Events for 2015 include:
Invitational Events NSW Host Venue 9 Aug GNSW GFA SMC SGAC, Rooty Hill 1-5 Oct GNSW GFA SMC Country Championships, Orange
State Championships 31 Oct GNSW GFA SMC SGAC, Rooty Hill
Education Workshops GNSW will be conducting coaching and judging workshops throughout the state, it is highly recommended that if you are running a team gym program that you attend these workshops for a better understanding of routine structure and judges evaluation sheets.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook 4. GNSW Stepping Stones
The Stepping Stones Program is a GNSW initiative for clubs and schools who wish to conduct an assessment program for their athletes. Based on the GymMix National Levels scheme and supplementary gymsports manuals the program has been divided into 3 parts:
Part 1 – Step 2, Three . 10 single skill assessment program based on the GymMix levels. . 3 stages of difficulty: Blue, Red, Green
Part 2 – Step 2 Connect . Routines that are gymsport specific – MG/WG/RG/Tramp/Aero . 3 stages of difficulty: Bronze, Silver, Gold
Part 3 – Step 2 Direct . A ‘How to’ guide on setting up the program and running an event in your club.
5. GNSW Get up & Cheer
The Australian Sports Commission officially recognised Cheerleading as a sport under Gymnast Australia’s General Gymnastics banner in 2002 with the acceptance of the level 1 Cheerleading Coaches Course.
Gymnastics NSW is committed to develop cheerleading at a grass roots level offering the opportunity to experience the physical and social benefits of participating in cheerleading.
The ‘Get up and Cheer’ school and club participation program is an initiative between Gymnastic NSW and the NSW Department of Sport And Recreation for girls & boys aged between 8-16yrs who have never participated in the sport of cheerleading.
Delivered by an Accredited Intermediate cheerleading coach (club) or staff school teacher (school), teams have the opportunity to participate in an exhibition competition provided by Gymnastics NSW in conjunction with the Scholastic State Championships.
For further information contact [email protected] for the Get up & Cheer program manual.
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6. GymAbility Gymnastics
The GymAbility Philosophy GymAbility aims to support coaches and teachers to deliver movement programs that are inclusive for all, regardless of level of ability. Participants may or may not have a disability that impacts on participation. It is important to remember that all participants are individuals and any activities undertaken should consider their individual needs with the focus on what participants can do, rather than on what they can't. The GymAbility logo denotes clubs that have indicated they provide inclusive programs within mainstream classes or specifically for people with disabilities.
GymAbility’s inclusive programs and resources offered by Gymnastics Australia may include: GymAbility GymMix – Gymnastics for All Coaching Resources Managing Inclusion in Gymnastics – online coach development course Sport-specific National Levels Programs Special Olympics
GymAbility GymMix The GymAbility GymMix program provides participants with experiences that will enhance all abilities and, in particular, target the development of physical abilities. GymAbility GymMix provides an exciting entry point for participants beginning a gymnastics-based movement program and/or for participants who may have a disability that impacts on their physical ability.
Managing Inclusion in Gymnastics Managing Inclusion in Gymnastics (MIG) is Gymnastics Australia’s inclusive coaching resource. MIG is an online training course for club personnel including for coaches, judges and administrators and has been a compulsory requirement for GA Technical Membership since 2010.
Modified Routines All existing gymnastics participation and competitive programs can be modified to include participants with a disability. This may include modification of apparatus, rules or judging.
Gymnasts with a disability have the opportunity to compete at club / regional ‘friendly’ events throughout the year as well as selected state based competitions. Qualification requirements for the state based competitions will be determined by the relevant Gymsport.
When registering your athletes on the National Data Base please follow the procedure:
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook . Physical = amputee, birth defects affecting physical ability, muscular impediments, vision & hearing impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, . Intellectual = IQ lower than 85, Downs Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder including Asperger’s, Brain Injury . SOA = Special Olympics Australia Registered Athlete
For further information please contact [email protected]
Special Olympics Gymnasts with a disability also have the opportunity to participate and compete in the Special Olympics pathway in Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics, from a local through to international level. Special Olympics routines are available to download from www.specialolympics.org.
If you would like more information about Special Olympics, please contact the Inclusions Co-ordinator, Judy Tolhurst.
7. GNSW Live 2 Move
The benefits of Gymnastics are multi-faceted, including the development of flexibility, strength, balance and co-ordination. ‘Live 2 Move’ aims to incorporate all the benefits of gymnastics into a movement program for seniors, which is achievable fun and provides ongoing physical and psychological stimulation.
Live 2 Move programs are based around agility, mobility, strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination, posture, fitness, fun and friendship. Programs can be delivered for all participants, including those less mobile or with a disability. Activities incorporate the use of hand held apparatus, which participants can also undertake sitting.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook EVENTS CALENDAR
The Competition Calendar is available on the NSW Gymnastics website at: Click here to view the ‘Competition Calendar’ OR Access the page via the GNSW website (http://www.gymnsw.org.au/), clicking on the ‘Events & Results’ tab and proceeding to ‘GNSW Event Calendar’. Information relating to sanctioned competitions can also be accessed here
Volunteers Each club must supply at least one volunteer for each GNSW and SMC competition entered. Volunteers will be required to assist with scoring, announcing, music, running or marshalling. All volunteers nominated by clubs may not be required for every session but must be provided to the GFA ESDO by the requested time prior to the event. Any issues in regards to volunteers should be directed to the Competition Coordinator.
NOTE: Mobile phones are not allowed to be used by volunteers while at the judges’ table during a competition. This includes text messaging or reading texts received. Should volunteers be expecting, for example, an urgent mobile call/text during a competition they should request that the call be sent to the Competition Coordinator or GFA ESDO, who will advise the volunteer of the received call/text.
STATE AND COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All competition entries are to be forwarded to the Gymnastics NSW office, via the email stipulated on the entry form. Entries not on the official competition entry form will NOT be accepted.
As per the Gymnastics NSW Events Policy (www.gymnsw.org.au), an entry refund will only be granted if an athlete: . Cannot compete due to illness or injury (minus 15% administration fee). NOTE: A medical certificate AND request for refund MUST be received within 7 days of the competition to receive the refund.
. is part of a group where another individual has withdrawn due to illness or injury (100% refund applies for non-injured athletes)
Any other withdrawals received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for a refund. All withdrawals and changes must be communicated to the GFA ESDO directly.
Any entries received after the closing date (provided the entries are still accepted by the ESDO in consultation with the GFA Competition Coordinator)
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The ‘Gymnastics NSW Event Policy’ applies to all GNSW sanctioned GFA competitions. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy.
EVENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. The GNSW Festival of Gymnastics
The Festival of Gymnastics is open to all gym clubs, all gymsports, all ages and all abilities. The festival is a celebration of our sport through Fun, Fitness, and Friendships. This year with celebrate 30 consecutive years of the GNSW Festival of Gymnastics
Gymfest schedule can include any of the following:
1. Kinderfest A themed Kindergym class for registered GNSW Kindergym athletes/career and coaches to participate in. Ages 0-5yrs
2. Launch Pad Challenge 10 station activities for athletes to participate in. Ages 5+yrs
3. Group Performance The Group Performance is a day for the presentation of displays from clubs, schools and other sporting organisation’s. This is a non-competitive event following the aims of the World Gymnaestrada.
All performances are evaluated by guest coaches to provide feedback on your performance. 20 Awards are presented to teams based on the feedback. For the breakdown of the awards and criteria see the Festival information pack.
The Showing and Sharing of Gymnastics through Fun, Fitness and Friendship
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook 2. GNSW Gymsports Spectacular The Gymsports Spectacular is held biannually on stage under lights providing a theatre style performance for both teams and spectators. Clubs are selected by the GFA Committee to perform in the Spectacular based on the clubs involvement and support of Performance Gymnastics. Date: Sunday 21 June 2015 Venue: Laycock Street Theatre Wyoming NSW 2250 Show Time: 5pm Phone: 4323 3233 Tickets: Available from venue www.laycockstreettheatre.com
Previous spectaculars include: 1. 2009 Back Flip in time – Laycock St Theatre & Hurstville Civic Centre 2. 2011 Post cards to the World – Sutherland Entertainment Centre 3. 2012 Post cards from the World – Sutherland Entertainment Centre
3. Country Championships
Team Gym & Special O Please see the Country Championships Booklet which can be found on the GNSW website.
4. The Australian Gym 4 Life Challenge National Event
The Australian Gym for Life Challenge is an event especially for display groups.
All performances are evaluated as teams vie to be named the Australian G4L Champion Team. This event mirrors the first Gym for Life Challenge conducted by the FIG in July 2009. www.gymforlife09.org
The event programme includes a contest for display groups of all ages and gymsports plus a gala evening, social function and workshops. The Australian Gym for Life contest encourages groups to create displays which show their gymnastic skills in entertaining and innovative ways.
Participants in the Australian Gym for Life Challenge will have the opportunity to unite, share, learn and make new friends while experiencing the best display gymnastics our country has to offer.
See Gymnastics Australia website for further details www.gymnastics.org.au
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook 5. World Gymnaestrada – International Event World Gymnaestrada - http://www.wg-2015.com
The World Gymnaestrada is an incredible and unique international event opportunity for Gymnastic for all across the world. The event is organised under the auspices of the International Gymnastic Federation (FIG) and is held every 4 years. The event attracts over 20 000 participants from over 50 countries of all ages and abilities.
The World Gymnaestrada is a non-competitive display event for teams of 10 or more participants. A range of performance opportunities is provided to teams as well as the chance to mix with gymnastic enthusiasts from around the world.
The event program is usually held over seven days and includes: - Opening Ceremony - Group Performances - Large Group Performances - National Evening Presentations - FIG Gala - Educational Forum - City Performances - Closing Ceremony Australia has been represented at the 1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2007 & 2011 events and is looking forward to participating in the next World Gymnaestrada being held in Finland 2015.
In order to participate in the FIG World Gymnaestrada, display teams must gain sanction and register via their National Federation. Members of Gymnastics Australia of all Gymsports, ages and abilities, can apply to become a member of the Australian World Gymnaestrada Team. Sanction can be gained after performing at a state or national display event in the four years prior to the World Gymnaestrada for which sanction is being sought.
Participants who wish to perform at a World Gymnaestrada but whose club cannot field a viable team can join a composite team. Performers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Composite team members must be over 18 years old or be accompanied by an adult to the WG. A sense of adventure will be a definite advantage for composite team members.
People interested in attending the World Gymnaestrada as an observer can attend as a non- performing supporter.
Teams with experience performing at a high standard may apply to perform in the WG FIG Gala. Contact the GA GFA Program Manager for further details. A DVD of a previous display performance is usually required for your application
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook GNSW PERFORMANCE TEAMS JNR Performance Team This is a new initiative for 2015 and will be for athletes aged between 12 – 17 years of age who have a passion for performing.
The Team will train one day per month and will perform at the annual Festival of Gymnastics and Team Gym State Championships.
Applications will be available on the GNSW website www.gymnsw.org.au. Selection schedule as follows: . July Athlete and Coach Applications posted on website . September Coach applications close . October Athlete applications close . November Team Auditions . December Team selection . Jan – Dec 2016 Team Training and performances.
SNR Performance Team This is an over 18’s team of selected past and present gymnasts that will represent GNSW at a multitude of events both state, National and International.
The team has been invited to attend the Suebian Sport Festival in Ulm, Germany in July 28-31 2016
Applications will be available on the GNSW website www.gymnsw.org.au. Selection schedule as follows: . April 2015 Athlete and Coach Applications posted on website . July Coach applications close . July Athlete applications close . August Team Auditions . Sept/Oct Team selection . Oct 2015 – Dec 2016 Team Training and performances.
Past events have included: 2009 – Participated in both the Norwegian and 12th DGI Gymfest, Holbaeck, Denmark 2010 - Participated in the 50th Blume Festival, Canary Islands. 2013 – Participated in the 13th DGI Gymfest, Esbjerg Denmark
Brendan Ridge, Gavin Poole, Simon Murrell, Thomas Dryer, Charmaine Ridge, Kirsten Maloney, Lucy Napoli, Sarah Griffith , Rosie Marley, Penny Schubert, Amiiy Fuge, Chantelle Galante Coach: Ben Cork Team Manager: Natalie Jaques
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
Event Name Country Date/s GNSW Gymsport Spectacular Australia 21st June 2015 USA Gym for All Nationals California, USA 15th – 29th June 2015 Cosmos Festival Greece Athens, Greece 17th – 21st June 2015 15th World Gymnaestrada Finland 12th -18th July 2015 *Riccione Over Italy 3th -9th Sept 2015 *GNSW Festival of Gymnastics Australia 1st November 2015 *Bluemfest Gran Canaria Canary Islands 27th Nov – 5th Dec 2015
Festival of Sole Riccione, Italy 3rd- 9th July 2016 *5th Golden Age Gym Festival Portorse, Slovenia 2nd – 9th Oct 2016
*Denotes inclusion of an over 50’s section.
TRAVELLING OVERSEAS
Any clubs or gymnasts undertaking international travel must comply with the GA ‘Program/Club International Tour Guideline’. These require they:
Ensure the International event does not conflict with any State/National events, which may be selection trials for State or National Teams, State Championships or National Championships. Should this be the case the priority of your Club or Program should be to attend these events unless permission is granted by GNSW or GA.
Complete Appendix 2 form, “NSW Application for Sanction– Gymnasts and Coaches” which you must send to the GFA SMC well before the date of the intended travel
Once state approval has been gained the GA endorsement form for travel sanctioning will need to be completed and submitted to GA via [email protected] email address. This form can also be accessed through the GA website.
Upon return from overseas travel, the club is required to provide a report to the GFA SMC detailing the tour outcomes. The report will contain, but not be limited to, travel dates, persons competing and support persons, competitions attended, results, and any comments on gymnast performance, issues or considerations that can be made which may assist other clubs when travelling to the particular country or competition.
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook GFA SMC STRUCTURE
GFA Sports Program Manager
GFA SMC Chair
Team Gym Kindergym Inclusions Performance Iniciatives Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Free G Coofdinator
Assist with Assist with Lead Sub committee & Monitor Program Network with Development of Development of Network with Manual communities Programs Performance Pathway communities
Coordinate Education Coordinate Education Coordinate Education Coordinate Education Work with NCM for Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Free G
Coordinate Educaciton Coordinate Events Co ordinate Kinderfest Coordinate Events Coordinate Events Workshops
Assist with judging Assist with Judging Assist with Adjudicating Coordinate Events resources Resources Resources
Coordinate Sub Committee
Ex officio’s can be co-opted at the discretion of the committee
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GFA CHAIR – 2013 & 2015 Responsibilities
Planning and reporting In conjunction with the GNSW Events and Development Officer (ESDO) and the GFA Sports Management Committee (SMC) develop, monitor and evaluate the GFA strategic plan As requested by GNSW ESDO provide GFA reports on the committee progress and for publications such as the GNSW annual report and annual general meeting. Ensure GFA committee budget is regularly monitored in conjunction with the GNSW ESDO and SMC.
Effective management of the Gymnastics for All committee Chair regular meetings for the GNSW GFA SMC ensuring all aspects of the GFA strategic plan are implemented within agreed timeframes and budget. Provide advice and guidance to committee members implementing GFA responsibilities In conjunction with the GNSW ESDO provide support and develop the skills of the SMC members so that they gain confidence to carry out tasks specific to their role responsibilities. Ensure implementation of GNSW procedures and policies as set down in the GNSW Yearbook and GFA Technical Handbook and are adhered to by the GFA community. Research nationally and internationally Gymnastics for All opportunities and developments that could be implemented within GNSW. Analysis GNSW GFA membership data for the use of future GFA planning. Ensure the committee and where appropriate the wider membership are updated on and provided access to any national or international projects, programs and events relating to GFA. Provide support to committee and volunteers at GNSW GFA events and activities Provide support and guidance to the GNSW ESDO with the development of GFA. Regularly liaise with the GNSW Education Officer to ensure GFA workforce training needs are provided to the membership including contributing towards the planning of the state congress. In conjunction with the GNSW and SMC identify opportunities and facilitate forums that provide opportunities for GFA community to come together to share best practice and develop GFA.
Stakeholder relationships and communication Ensure GFA information is effectively communicated through GNSW in a timely manner using a variety of tools to communicate to GNSW members. Actively promote GFA opportunities to GNSW members and external stakeholders Liaise on a regular basis with the GNSW members to ensure the committee are understanding and meeting the needs of the membership Regularly liaise with Gymnastics Australia (GA) GFA commission and GA Sports Development Manager (SDM) to ensure NSW GFA requirements are represented and identify opportunities to collaborate together to develop GFA pathways.
Representation Represent the SMC at GNSW executive council meetings. Represent the SMC at external stakeholder meetings as requested by GNSW.
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KINDERGYM COORDINATOR – 2013 & 2015
Responsibilities
Planning and reporting In conjunction with the GNSW Events and Development Officer (ESDO), GNSW Participation Officer (PO) and the GFA Sports Management Committee (SMC) contribute to the development of the GFA strategic plan ensuring Kindergym strategies are included. As requested by GNSW ESDO provide reports on the progress of the KinderGym initiatives and activities for committee meetings and publications such as the GNSW Annual report In conjunction with the ESDO develop project plans for the implementation of Kindergym initiatives within the GNSW GFA strategic plan In conjunction with the ESDO ensure KinderGym activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets. Implementation of GNSW Kindergym developments and initiatives As required coordinate and lead KinderGym sub-committees to develop and implement Kindergym initiatives Implement the project plans for each Kindergym initiative; this will include coordination of workforce and volunteers for the activities, organising logistics for the activities and promoting the opportunities within the membership and to external stakeholders. Ensure implementation of GNSW procedures and policies as set down in the GNSW Yearbook and GFA Technical Handbook and are adhered to by the GFA community. Conduct research in relation to increasing Kindergym participation within NSW such as linking with external stakeholders including early year’s specialists, health sector. Provide support to committee and volunteers at GNSW GFA events and activities Provide support and guidance to the GNSW ESDO with the development of Kindergym. Regularly liaise with the GNSW Education Officer to ensure Kindergym workforce training needs are provided to the membership including contributing towards the planning of the state congress. In conjunction with the GNSW and SMC identify opportunities and facilitate forums that provide opportunities for GFA community to come together to share best practice and develop Kindergym.
Stakeholder relationships and communication Ensure Kindergym is information is effectively communicated through GNSW in a timely manner using a variety of tools to communicate to GNSW members. Actively promote Kindergym and GFA opportunities to GNSW members and external stakeholders Liaise on a regular basis with the GNSW members to ensure the committee are understanding and meeting the needs of the membership
Representation Represent the SMC at external stakeholder meetings as requested by GNSW.
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INCLUSIONS COORDINATOR 2013 & 2015
Responsibilities
Planning and reporting In conjunction with the GNSW Events and Development Officer (ESDO) , GNSW Education and Inclusions Officer (EIO) and the GFA Sports Management Committee (SMC) contribute to the development of the GFA strategic plan ensuring inclusion strategies are included. As requested by GNSW ESDO provide reports on the progress of the inclusion initiatives and activities for committee meetings and publications such as the GNSW Annual report In conjunction with the ESDO develop project plans for the implementation of inclusion initiatives within the GNSW GFA strategic plan In conjunction with the ESDO ensure inclusion activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets.
Implementation of GNSW inclusion developments and initiatives As required coordinate and lead inclusion sub-committees to develop and implement inclusion initiatives Implement the project plans for each inclusion initiative; this will include coordination of workforce and volunteers for the activities, organising logistics for the activities and promoting the opportunities within the membership and to external stakeholders. Ensure implementation of GNSW procedures and policies as set down in the GNSW Yearbook and GFA Technical Handbook and are adhered to by the GFA community. Conduct research in relation to increasing inclusion participation within NSW such as linking with external stakeholders including early year’s specialists, health sector, schools and GNSW clubs. Provide support to committee and volunteers at GNSW GFA events and activities Provide support and guidance to the GNSW ESDO with the development of inclusion. Regularly liaise with the GNSW Education and Inclusions Officer to ensure inclusion workforce training needs are provided to the membership including contributing towards the planning of the state congress. In conjunction with the GNSW and SMC identify opportunities and facilitate forums that provide opportunities for GFA community to come together to share best practice and develop inclusion.
Stakeholder relationships and communication Ensure inclusion is information is effectively communicated through GNSW in a timely manner using a variety of tools to communicate to GNSW members. Actively promote inclusion and GFA opportunities to GNSW members and external stakeholders Liaise on a regular basis with the GNSW members to ensure the committee are understanding and meeting the needs of the membership
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TEAM GYM COORDINATOR 2013 & 2015
Responsibilities
Planning and reporting In conjunction with the GNSW Events and Development Officer (ESDO) and the GFA Sports Management Committee (SMC) contribute to the development of the GFA strategic plan ensuring Team Gym strategies are included. As requested by GNSW ESDO provide reports on the progress of the Team Gym initiatives and activities for committee meetings and publications such as the GNSW Annual report In conjunction with the ESDO develop project plans for the implementation of Team Gym initiatives within the GNSW GFA strategic plan In conjunction with the ESDO ensure Team Gym activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets.
Implementation of GNSW Team Gym developments and initiatives As required coordinate and lead Team Gym sub-committees to develop and implement inclusion initiatives Implement the project plans for each Team Gym initiative; this will include coordination of workforce and volunteers for the activities, organising logistics for the activities and promoting the opportunities within the membership and to external stakeholders. Ensure implementation of GNSW procedures and policies as set down in the GNSW Yearbook and GFA Technical Handbook and are adhered to by the GFA community. Conduct research in relation to increasing Team Gym participation and pathways within NSW and beyond. Provide support to committee and volunteers at GNSW GFA events and activities Provide support and guidance to the GNSW ESDO with the development of Team Gym. Regularly liaise with the GNSW Education Officer to ensure Team Gym workforce training needs are provided to the membership including contributing towards the planning of the state congress. In conjunction with the GNSW and SMC identify opportunities and facilitate forums that provide opportunities for GFA community to come together to share best practice and develop Team Gym.
Stakeholder relationships and communication Ensure Team Gym is information is effectively communicated through GNSW in a timely manner using a variety of tools to communicate to GNSW members. Actively promote Team Gym and GFA opportunities to GNSW members and external stakeholders Liaise on a regular basis with the GNSW members to ensure the committee are understanding and meeting the needs of the membership
Representation Represent the SMC at external stakeholder meetings as requested by GNSW.
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PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR 2013 & 2015
Responsibilities
Planning and reporting In conjunction with the GNSW Events and Development Officer (ESDO) and the GFA Sports Management Committee (SMC) contribute to the development of the GFA strategic plan ensuring GFA performance strategies are included. As requested by GNSW ESDO provide reports on the progress of the GFA performance initiatives and activities for committee meetings and publications such as the GNSW Annual report In conjunction with the ESDO develop project plans for the implementation of performance initiatives within the GNSW GFA strategic plan In conjunction with the ESDO ensure performance activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets.
Implementation of GNSW performance developments and initiatives As required coordinate and lead performance sub-committees to develop and implement inclusion initiatives Implement the project plans for each performance initiative; this will include coordination of workforce and volunteers for the activities, organising logistics for the activities and promoting the opportunities within the membership and to external stakeholders. Ensure implementation of GNSW procedures and policies as set down in the GNSW Yearbook and GFA Technical Handbook and are adhered to by the GFA community. Conduct research in relation to increasing performance participation and pathways within NSW and beyond. Provide support to committee and volunteers at GNSW GFA events and activities Provide support and guidance to the GNSW ESDO with the development of performance. Regularly liaise with the GNSW Education Officer to ensure performance workforce training needs are provided to the membership including contributing towards the planning of the state congress. In conjunction with the GNSW and SMC identify opportunities and facilitate forums that provide opportunities for GFA community to come together to share best practice and develop GFA performance.
Stakeholder relationships and communication Ensure GFA performance information is effectively communicated through GNSW in a timely manner using a variety of tools to communicate to GNSW members. Actively promote GFA performance and GFA opportunities to GNSW members and external stakeholders Liaise on a regular basis with the GNSW members to ensure the committee are understanding and meeting the needs of the membership
Representation Represent the SMC at external stakeholder meetings as requested by GNSW
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook ANNUAL AWARDS
All annual awards are decided on a point score system which may be found in the Awards Policy in the 'about us' section of the website. The following awards will be presented each year:
GFA Club of the Year GFA Coach of the Year Kindergym Club of the Year Kindergym Coach of the Year Inclusions Club of the Year
Please refer to the NSWGA Awards Policy on the website for more information on the points score allocation.
Contributed Efforts Awards
Please refer to the NSWGA Awards Policy on the website for information, selection criteria and nomination processes.
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APPENDIX 1 – APPLICATION FOR SANCTION REQUEST PG 1
Club Name: ______
Name of Competition/s for which the sanction request applies: ______
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Dates of Travel: ______
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Name of competing gymnasts:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
6. ______
7. ______
8. ______
9. ______
10. ______
Name of Coaches / Head of Delegation:
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
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APPENDIX 1 – APPLICATION FOR SANCTION REQUEST PG 2
Name of Judges/Officials: 1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
Additional Information: ______
Signature of Coach / Head of Delegation: Date: Contact Number: Email Address:
Completed forms must be submitted by the club concerned to both the GNSW GFA SMC and the GA Sports Commission for approval.
GNSW GFA SMC Natalie Jaques – Event and Sport Development Officer Email: [email protected] Fax: 02 9763 5158
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Gymnastics For All – 2015 Technical Handbook Petrina Hutchinson Email: [email protected]
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