VISION Gymnastics for Everybody... enriching lives through sport. MISSION To promote and develop participation through the provision of products and services of the highest quality. GOALS • Identify and respond to the needs of clubs and other Gymsport providers • Develop an effective and efficient national service delivery network • Provide comprehensive National and International programs • Design and implement e-business solutions • Identify and develop new business OFFICE BEARERS Patron: R.J. (Bob) Ellicott National Office Staff Chief Executive Officer Jane Allen Board of Directors(January-December 2003) Financial Consultant Graeme Ainslie Chairman Murray Chessell (end of Term - May 03) Ken Williamson (appointed - May 03) Business Manager Matthew Connell Deputy Chairman George Tatai (appointed - May 03) Finance Sue James Elected Delegates Michelle Telfer (appointed - May 03) Administrator/Graphics Danni Watts (resigned - Oct 03) Merchandise Suimai Hare Wayne Hill (appointed - Oct 03) Development Manager Jenny Collins Peter Ruttledge Education/Gymskools Linda Pettit Grant Harrison AeroSkools Coordinator Karon Williams Special Delegates Brennon Dowrick Club 10 Project Officer (North) Nerine Cooper Margot Foster Club 10 Project Officer (South) Bradley Edwards Sport Management Committee Chairpersons Events/Membership Manager Shaun Doyle Men’s Artistic Tim Quinlivan Membership Officer Danni Hanna Women’s Artistic Helen Colagiuri IT Club Support Ben Kerswill Rhythmic Robyn Pride General Gym Jenny Collins Sport Manager Karen Myers Sport Aerobics Karon Williams Program Managers: Trampoline Sports Chuck Smith Men’s Artistic Gymnastics John Curtin (resigned Oct) Sports Acrobatics Terry Jamieson Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Karen Myers Rhythmic Gymnastics Danni Watts FIG Representatives General Gymnastics Jenny Collins FIG Council Murray Chessell Sport Aerobics Matthew Connell FIG Women’s TC Kym Dowdell Trampoline Sports Russell Smart FIG GG Committee Jenny Collins Sports Acrobatics Russell Smart Athletes Commission National Coaches Brennon Dowrick (Chairman) Women’s National Coach Peggy Liddick Jo Hughes Trampoline National Coach Nikolay Zhuravlev Danielle LeRay Ji Wallace Anthony Ikin Affiliations Intl. Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Sports Industry Australia (SIA) Pacific Alliance of National Gymnastics Federation (PANGF) Aust. Olympic Committee (AOC) Commonwealth Gymnastics Confederation (CGC) Assoc. of National Aerobic Championships (ANAC) Aust. Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) International Aerobic Federation (IAF) Gymnastics Australia CONTENTS Chairman & CEO Report ...p3 Our Partner’s in Sport ...p5 2005 Artistic World Championships ...p6 SPORT Sport Manager’s Report ...p7 2003 Key Performances ...p8 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics ...p9 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics ...p11 Rhythmic Gymnastics ...p13 General Gymnastics ...p15 Sport Aerobics Report ...p17 Trampoline Sports Report ...p19 Sports Acrobatics Report ...p21 BUSINESS Business Manager’s Report ...p23 2003 Membership Statistics ...p24 DEVELOPMENT Development Manager’s Report ...p25 EVENTS Events Manager’s Report ...p27 STATE ASSOCIATIONS Australian Capital Territory ...p29 New South Wales ...p30 Northern Territory ...p31 Queensland ...p32 South Australia ...p33 Tasmania ...p34 Victoria ...p35 Western Australia ...p36 APPENDICES Sport Results ...p37 Membership Statistics ...p45 Extract from Audited Financial Report ...p46 Financial Statement ...p49 Gymnastics Australia Awards ...p50 2003 Year in Review 2 Chairman & Chief Executive Officer’s Report 2003 will always be remembered as the year Australian gymnastics broke through their “glass ceiling” when the National Women’s team captured the bronze medal in the team event at the World Championships. This clearly has paved the way for future teams in all gymsports to strive for World Championship success. Increased membership and club development, in conjunction Ken Williamson Jane Allen with continued international success for our leading athletes, Chairman CEO created very strong momentum as we entered the Olympic year. May 2003 September 1997 SPORT was awarded FIG continental wild cards DEVELOPMENT for both positions. In the Olympic qualifying year, Australia Special mention should also be made of Our national Club 10 accreditation received mixed results in their four Lauren Farry’s three individual gold scheme was integrated into the club Olympic sports. medals at the ANAC and FISAF World affiliation process across Australia for Championships and AFLAC International the first time. After a two year pilot Philippe Rizzo continued his outstanding Cup. These results enhanced Australia’s involving 60 clubs, 523 clubs have now career with strong, consistent already strong reputation in the Sport entered into this program and they will performances on the World Cup circuit Aerobic international community. receive various services and benefits which led to a 4th place in the High Bar commensurate to their “Star” rating. apparatus final at the World 2005-2008 NESC Quadrennial Planning Championships. The high standard final In collaboration with our State was extremely close - any of the top four The last six months of 2003 were Associations who remain our key athletes could have won gold. Philippe’s devoted to developing our national high registered Training Providers, our focus result helped lift the moral of the men’s performance plans for the 2005-2008 for the year was the refinement and team who had a disappointing World cycle. In particular, we participated in enhancement of the administrative Championship campaign. the NESC Quadrennial Planning forums procedures associated with our national involving the ASC, AIS, State Institutes education courses. A national course From the beginning of their World and Academies. This involved extensive sanction process was introduced by GA Championship preparation it was clear communication and debate amongst our supported by the development of a that the 2003 Women’s team was a High Performance committees and AIS/ national course presenter team to special unit. A mixture of youth and SIS/SAS network. The main thrust of our ensure our accreditation courses deliver experience is always a strong ingredient National Plan was the restructure of the quality education. for success and this was no exception. AIS Men’s and Women’s program. This Allana Slater and Jacqui Dunn led the planning process will continue into 2004. BUSINESS team magnificently, with youngsters Monette Russo and Belinda Archer High Performance Network We continue to enjoy a steady increase coming of age with outstanding in our membership. Over 80 clubs now performances under extreme pressure. We continue to have strong partnerships register “on line” and GA, with the The bronze medal was a fitting reward with the Australian Institute of Sport, assistance of the State Associations, for all team members and their dedicated Victorian Institute of Sport, Queensland continues to refine the membership coaching staff led by National Coach Academy of Sport, NSW Institute of process and support systems. Member Peggy Liddick. Sport and Western Australian Institute benefits were also enhanced with the of Sport in the delivery of our Men’s and introduction of an interactive CD Both Philippe Rizzo (FIG wild card Women’s programs. Without the membership card. nomination) and the Women’s Team financial commitment of this network qualified for the 2004 Olympics. and the relevant State Associations, our Our national insurance program athletes would not receive the support provides a very valuable membership After the Rhythmic and Trampoline World that is necessary for success at benefit for our clubs and participants. Championships, Australia qualified international level. The challenge remains to contain the Penelope Blackmore (RG) and Lesley Daly costs whilst introducing strong risk (TRP) for the 2004 Olympics after Australia management practices. 3 Gymnastics Australia An international licensing program BOARD AND GOVERNANCE to prepare its athletes for the 2006 involving our education and national Commonwealth Games. programs was introduced at the end of the There were six Board meetings throughout Acromat remains a great supporter year. This will strengthen our relationships the year. An Executive committee and of Gymnastics Australia and they with our neighboring countries and also other committees ensured that Board continue to provide first class generate new income streams for us. operations were closely aligned to equipment for all our events. Elite Further work will be done in 2004 in the corporate governance standards. Sportswear through its brand “GK” South East Asia region. provides valuable support in outfitting At the AGM in May, the constitution, only our national teams in first class EVENTS allowing three 2 year terms for the competition attire. President, called for a change and Murray The organisation of the 2005 Artistic World Chessell stepped down as President of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Championships remained a major priority Gymnastics Australia. The Vice President for GA, the WC2005 Organising Committee Ken Williamson was elected as Chairman. In closing, Gymnastics Australia established event plans, appointing their acknowledges the tremendous Marketing Agents and launching the event Murray gave outstanding service in the role support that it has received from our to the international community at the 2003 of President through some very challenging State Associations, clubs and World Championships. times and GA is extremely