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Gymnastics Australia

OFFICE BEARERS

VISION

MISSIONTo 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

Patron: R.J. (Bob) Ellicott

Board of Directors(January-December 2003)Chairman Murray Chessell (end of Term - May 03)

Ken Williamson (appointed - May 03)Deputy Chairman George Tatai (appointed - May 03)Elected Delegates Michelle Telfer (appointed - May 03)

(resigned - Oct 03)Wayne Hill (appointed - Oct 03)Peter RuttledgeGrant Harrison

Special Delegates Brennon DowrickMargot Foster

Sport Management Committee ChairpersonsMen’s Artistic Tim QuinlivanWomen’s Artistic Helen ColagiuriRhythmic Robyn PrideGeneral Gym Jenny CollinsSport Aerobics Karon WilliamsTrampoline Sports Chuck SmithSports Acrobatics Terry Jamieson

FIG RepresentativesFIG Council Murray ChessellFIG Women’s TC Kym DowdellFIG GG Committee Jenny Collins

Athletes CommissionBrennon Dowrick (Chairman)Jo HughesDanielle LeRayJi WallaceAnthony Ikin

National Office Staff

Chief Executive Officer Jane AllenFinancial Consultant Graeme Ainslie

Business Manager Matthew ConnellFinance Sue JamesAdministrator/Graphics Danni WattsMerchandise Suimai Hare

Development Manager Jenny CollinsEducation/Gymskools Linda PettitAeroSkools Coordinator Karon WilliamsClub 10 Project Officer (North) Nerine CooperClub 10 Project Officer (South) Bradley Edwards

Events/Membership Manager Shaun DoyleMembership Officer Danni HannaIT Club Support Ben Kerswill

Sport Manager Karen MyersProgram Managers:Men’s Artistic Gymnastics John Curtin (resigned Oct)Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Karen MyersRhythmic Gymnastics Danni WattsGeneral Gymnastics Jenny CollinsSport Aerobics Matthew ConnellTrampoline Sports Russell SmartSports Acrobatics Russell Smart

National CoachesWomen’s National Coach Peggy LiddickTrampoline National Coach Nikolay Zhuravlev

Gymnastics for Everybody... enriching lives through sport.

Sports Industry Australia (SIA)Commonwealth Gymnastics Confederation (CGC)International Aerobic Federation (IAF)

AffiliationsIntl. Gymnastics Federation (FIG)Aust. Olympic Committee (AOC)Aust. Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA)

Pacific Alliance of National Gymnastics Federation (PANGF)Assoc. of National Aerobic Championships (ANAC)

2003 Year in Review

CONTENTSChairman & CEO Report

Our Partner’s in Sport2005 Artistic World Championships

SPORTSport Manager’s Report2003 Key Performances

Men’s Artistic GymnasticsWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics

Rhythmic GymnasticsGeneral Gymnastics

Sport Aerobics ReportTrampoline Sports ReportSports Acrobatics Report

BUSINESSBusiness Manager’s Report

2003 Membership Statistics

DEVELOPMENTDevelopment Manager’s Report

EVENTSEvents Manager’s Report

STATE ASSOCIATIONSAustralian Capital Territory

New South WalesNorthern Territory

QueenslandSouth Australia

TasmaniaVictoria

Western Australia

APPENDICESSport Results

Membership StatisticsExtract from Audited Financial Report

Financial StatementGymnastics Australia Awards

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Chairman & ChiefExecutive Officer’s Report

Ken WilliamsonChairmanMay 2003

Jane AllenCEOSeptember 1997

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SPORT

In the Olympic qualifying year, Australiareceived mixed results in their fourOlympic sports.

Philippe Rizzo continued his outstandingcareer with strong, consistentperformances on the World Cup circuitwhich led to a 4th place in the High Barapparatus final at the WorldChampionships. The high standard finalwas extremely close - any of the top fourathletes could have won gold. Philippe’sresult helped lift the moral of the men’steam who had a disappointing WorldChampionship campaign.

From the beginning of their WorldChampionship preparation it was clearthat the 2003 Women’s team was aspecial unit. A mixture of youth andexperience is always a strong ingredientfor success and this was no exception.Allana Slater and Jacqui Dunn led theteam magnificently, with youngstersMonette Russo and Belinda Archercoming of age with outstandingperformances under extreme pressure.The bronze medal was a fitting rewardfor all team members and their dedicatedcoaching staff led by National CoachPeggy Liddick.

Both Philippe Rizzo (FIG wild cardnomination) and the Women’s Teamqualified for the 2004 Olympics.

After the Rhythmic and Trampoline WorldChampionships, Australia qualifiedPenelope Blackmore (RG) and Lesley Daly(TRP) for the 2004 Olympics after Australia

2003 will always be remembered as the year Australian gymnasticsbroke through their “glass ceiling” when the National Women’steam captured the bronze medal in the team event at the WorldChampionships. This clearly has paved the way for future teamsin all gymsports to strive for World Championship success.

Increased membership and club development, in conjunctionwith continued international success for our leading athletes,created very strong momentum as we entered the Olympic year.

was awarded FIG continental wild cardsfor both positions.Special mention should also be made ofLauren Farry’s three individual goldmedals at the ANAC and FISAF WorldChampionships and AFLAC InternationalCup. These results enhanced Australia’salready strong reputation in the SportAerobic international community.

2005-2008 NESC Quadrennial Planning

The last six months of 2003 weredevoted to developing our national highperformance plans for the 2005-2008cycle. In particular, we participated inthe NESC Quadrennial Planning forumsinvolving the ASC, AIS, State Institutesand Academies. This involved extensivecommunication and debate amongst ourHigh Performance committees and AIS/SIS/SAS network. The main thrust of ourNational Plan was the restructure of theAIS Men’s and Women’s program. Thisplanning process will continue into 2004.

High Performance Network

We continue to have strong partnershipswith the Australian Institute of Sport,Victorian Institute of Sport, QueenslandAcademy of Sport, NSW Institute ofSport and Western Australian Instituteof Sport in the delivery of our Men’s andWomen’s programs. Without thefinancial commitment of this networkand the relevant State Associations, ourathletes would not receive the supportthat is necessary for success atinternational level.

DEVELOPMENT

Our national Club 10 accreditationscheme was integrated into the clubaffiliation process across Australia forthe first time. After a two year pilotinvolving 60 clubs, 523 clubs have nowentered into this program and they willreceive various services and benefitscommensurate to their “Star” rating.

In collaboration with our StateAssociations who remain our keyregistered Training Providers, our focusfor the year was the refinement andenhancement of the administrativeprocedures associated with our nationaleducation courses. A national coursesanction process was introduced by GAsupported by the development of anational course presenter team toensure our accreditation courses deliverquality education.

BUSINESS

We continue to enjoy a steady increasein our membership. Over 80 clubs nowregister “on line” and GA, with theassistance of the State Associations,continues to refine the membershipprocess and support systems. Memberbenefits were also enhanced with theintroduction of an interactive CDmembership card.

Our national insurance programprovides a very valuable membershipbenefit for our clubs and participants.The challenge remains to contain thecosts whilst introducing strong riskmanagement practices.

2003 Year in Review

2003 MAJOR OUTCOMES

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BOARD AND GOVERNANCE

There were six Board meetings throughoutthe year. An Executive committee andother committees ensured that Boardoperations were closely aligned tocorporate governance standards.

At the AGM in May, the constitution, onlyallowing three 2 year terms for thePresident, called for a change and MurrayChessell stepped down as President ofGymnastics Australia. The Vice PresidentKen Williamson was elected as Chairman.

Murray gave outstanding service in the roleof President through some very challengingtimes and GA is extremely indebted to himfor his leadership, wisdom andcommitment to our sport. Murray has notbeen lost to gymnastics as he accepted therole as Chairman of the 2005 WorldChampionship Organising Committee.

FINANCES

GA was pleased to return a small surplusfor the 2003 calendar year of $30,790against a budgeted deficit of $50,841.

GA remains reliant on the Australian SportsCommission for the funding of itsdevelopment projects and HighPerformance programs. We are alsoindebted to the AOC and ACGA for theircontinued support. The ACGA Target 2006funding program was launched in July andGA received a considerable financial boost

An international l icensing programinvolving our education and nationalprograms was introduced at the end of theyear. This will strengthen our relationshipswith our neighboring countries and alsogenerate new income streams for us.Further work will be done in 2004 in theSouth East Asia region.

EVENTS

The organisation of the 2005 Artistic WorldChampionships remained a major priorityfor GA, the WC2005 Organising Committeeestablished event plans, appointing theirMarketing Agents and launching the eventto the international community at the 2003World Championships.

Gymnastics Australia will also be involvedin the staging of the 2006 CommonwealthGames Gymnastic program and hasentered into an agreement withMelbourne 2006 Organising Committee todeliver these services.

During the year a major review of ournational events program was conducted byGA in conjunction with our SportsManagement Committees and StateAssociations. A new format for our NationalChampionships will be introduced in 2004that will see all events (with the exceptionof Trampoline Sports) condensed into twomajor championships. It is hoped this willenhance promotional opportunities as wellas reducing the workload of national andstate event personnel.

to prepare its athletes for the 2006Commonwealth Games.Acromat remains a great supporterof Gymnastics Australia and theycontinue to provide first classequipment for all our events. EliteSportswear through its brand “GK”provides valuable support in outfittingour national teams in first classcompetition attire.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In closing, Gymnastics Australiaacknowledges the tremendoussupport that it has received from ourState Associations, clubs andmembers along with the manyvolunteers that underpin our sport.

Finally, we acknowledge thecommitment and dedication of theGA Board, SMC members andnational office staff, all of whomplayed a very important role in thedelivery of a successful year forGymnastics Australia.

KEN WILLIAMSONCHAIRMAN

JANE ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Business- Continued growth in both our athlete (4%) and technical membership (6%) registrations.- Establishment of additional income streams generated via an international licensing program involving our coach

education and gymsport programs.- Introduction of an Interactive CD membership card developed and distributed to our members.

Development- National release of the Club 10 scheme to all affiliated clubs and integration of the scheme into

state operations.- Development of a Club 10 Officer’s operational manual via a web based facility.- Introduction of a national course sanction process for all national accreditation courses in an effort to lift the

standards of our education delivery system.

Sport- Australia’s first World Championship team medal in the Women’s team final at 2003 World Championships.- Consistent outstanding performances by Philippe Rizzo on the men’s World Cup circuit and Lauren Farry on the

Sport Aerobics international circuit.

Events- 13% increase in entries into our National Championships- Combining of the National Championships to stage two major events each year.- Introduction of an International Cheerleading competition involving USA teams- Introduction of the International Levels Challenge involving Australia’s top national levels athletes.

CHAMPIONSHIPS2005 ARTISTIC WORLD

The WC2005 will be staged in Melbourne from the 21st-27thNovember 2005 at the Rod Laver Arena, by Gymnastics Australiaunder the auspices of the world governing body, the FederationInternationale de Gymnastique (FIG).

The event will be conducted over 7 days and involve approximately400 athletes (Men and Women) competing in an All AroundCompetition and Apparatus Finals.

The event will be managed by a WC2005 Organising Committeewhich will be supported by Gymnastics Australia event staff.Volunteers from clubs around Australia will be recruited to helpconduct the event. Volunteer Expression of Interest brochures wereproduced and formed part of the 2004 Technical Membership Benefitpackage which was distributed in early December 2003.

The 2003 World Championships in Anaheim provided Gymnastics Australia with the opportunity tolaunch the 2005 Artistic World Championships to the International Gymnastics Community. The mascotswe’re introduced and the ‘look and feel’ of the event was well received by all in attendance.

An official website has been established which can be accessed via the Gymnastics Australia websitewww.gymnastics.org.au.

Event Poster - Launched in Anaheim &distributed to all Australian Clubs.

WC2005 Organising CommitteeChairman Murray ChessellCEO Jane AllenChampionship Director Shaun DoyleCompetition Director George TataiVictorian Government Fiona HumphrisTourism Victoria Melissa KerrCity Of Melbourne Rebecca SherwillVictorian Major Events Lydia DowseMelbourne 2006 Larry Sengstock

ELLIE THE ECHIDNAEllie is a show-off. She is veryenergetic, loud & competitive. Shewants to be a star & demandsattention. She is popular & loves toplay with her mates.

KENNY THE KOALAKenny loves gymnastics & being fit.He is a happy guy & is great atencouraging his friends; especiallythose less confident like Bill. He iscompetitive & always rises to thechallenge.

BILL THE PLATYPUSBill is a bit of a clown. He loves totry new things, but usually his bill getsin the way. He is often clumsy &falls over. Although he is shy, he getsup and tries again.

Gymnastics Australia are working in conjunctionwith the FIG and the Victorian Government


SPORT REPORTKaren MyersSport Manager

2003 was an exciting and challenging year for gymnastics with athletes striving forOlympic qualification, Sport Management Committees (SMC) reviewing theirprograms and resources for the next cycle and clubs experiencing the ultimateexperience of the World Gymnaestrada.

Program Management

Throughout the year, the GAteam of Program Managersworked hard to support theirSports ManagementCommittees to deliver theprograms, events and servicesthat our community has cometo expect.

Program Managers, inconjunction with their SMCs,conducted their yearly reviewsand updates of the necessarydocumentation that underpinsthe sports such as selectionpolicies, technical regulations,national squad andcompetition handbooks andoperational plans.

An average of four SMCmeetings were held during theyear by each gymsport with aNational Joint TechnicalMeeting held in June byGymnastics Australia to allowall sports to discuss majorissues such as technicaleducation, planning, budgets,events, GA website andnational squad informationand communication.

On behalf of the ProgramManagers, thanks areextended to all the volunteerSMC members for theirvaluable time and expertise.

National Teams/Squads

Throughout the year, all gymsportsconducted a large number ofnational training camps andoverseas tours in preparation forWorld Championships or to assistnational junior and senior squaddevelopment.

Preparation for the 2006Commonwealth Games began inlate 2003 with the acceptance bythe ACGA of our Target 2006 plansfor MAG, WAG and RG.

2004 Olympic Preparation

Although only affecting our fourOlympic sports, preparation for thismajor event has been very timeconsuming and intense. The SportsManager has been appointedSection Manager for the 2004Gymnastics Team and therefore hasbeen involved in the following:

• AOC Team Management meetings • Section Manager briefings • AOC selection process • Team processing • Team administration eg uniform and travel

ASDAGymnastics Australia continues towork closely with ASDA and the GAMedical Officer to ensure that ouranti doping policies and procedures

are followed correctly by all ourathletes. The Program Managers areresponsible for ensuring allinformation required by ASDA iscommunicated to the athletes.

In Closing

There have been some outstandingperformances throughout the yearby our athletes. Special mentionmust be made of Philippe Rizzo, theAustralian Women’s Team andLauren Farry. Their achievements in2003 at their various world cup orworld championship competitionshas lifted Australian Gymnastics toa new level.

Sport Program Managers

Men John CurtinWomen Karen MyersRhythmic Danni WattsGeneral Gym Jenny CollinsAerobics Matt ConnellTrampoline Russell SmartAcrobatics Russell Smart

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2003 was indeed a year of highs and lows. Individually, Philippe Rizzo continues to achieve outstanding results on the internationalstage. His gold medal in the Paris World Cup on Horizontal Bar and his 4th place finish in the Horizontal Bar Final at the WorldChampionship with a score just 0.075 pts from a Gold medal, were the highlights.

Serious injuries to key gymnasts hampered our Senior team’s preparation and performance at the World Championships. OurJunior gymnasts achieved terrific results at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival, OBI and Junior Japan competitions.

John Curtin resigned as the National Program Director in October. He contributed significantly to the development of theNational Program and promoted the growth of many of the HPC’s and gymnastic programs around the country. With theabsence of a National Coach, John also assumed the responsibility of coordinating the preparation of the Senior National Team.Over the years, John has been of enormous assistance to the MAG SMC and will be sorely missed.

Pavel Mamin retired from competitive gymnastics after more than 6 years of representing Australia internationally. Careerhighlights include 2 Commonwealth Games and 2 World Championships. Pavel was Australian Senior Champion in 2000 andcontinues his involvement in gymnastics by coaching in the ACT.

2003 Major Highlights &AchievementsAUSTRALIAN YOUTH OLYMPICFESTIVAL – Sydney (January 2003)This competition was an outstandingsuccess for our junior team withextremely pleasing performances fromour future stars against teams from JPNand CHN. AUS was represented by:Team 1 (J.Jefferis, S.Simpson, S.Offord,D.Read) and Team 2 (A.Janssen,T.Pichler, P.Hum and M.Donnet). Team1 performed great as a team hitting 22from 24 routines and winning the silvermedal behind a strong Japanese team.Jefferis was the outstanding gymnastfor AUS winning a gold on P-Bars andbronze in the AA and Rings.

scoring 0.1 higher than the NKL Team in thecompetition with M.Jozwiak and P.Humplacing 2nd and 3rd respectively in the AAcompetition.OPEN LEVELS TOUR - Calgary, Canada(10-19 March 2003)The Open Levels Tour to Calgary, CAN for theJurassic Classic was a very successful tourproviding a great experience for all membersof the team. The AUS Open Team won thecombined divisions team competition withT.Lawrie winning his division and R. Lewisbeing the top scoring AUS coming 3rd in hisdivision in the AA competition.2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: LosAngeles, USA (16-24 August 2003)The team of P.Rizzo, P.Mamin, J.Moss, I. Bartlettand three first-timers: J.Carroll, J.Jefferis (QAS)and S.Simpson (QAS), in general performedwell although finishing 22nd with a team scoreof 213.8. The first four apparatus were terrificwith only a single counting fall. Rizzo qualifiedfor the Horizontal Bar final and finished 4th bythe narrowest margin with a score of 9.70(Top four places were within 0.075 of eachother).WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES – Daegu,Korea (27-30 August 2003)J.Carroll, J.Moss, A.Booysen and A.Mullencompeted well in the Team competitionfinishing 16th with a total of 154.95. Carrollhad a terrific competition finishing 18th with53.325 in the AA after flying straight fromthe Worlds and A.Mullen 29th with 49.975.

JUNIOR JAPAN INTERNATIONAL –Yokohama, Japan (14-15 September)In the AA competition, J.Jefferis finished 4th

overall with a score of 52.70 while S.Offordfinished 14th with 48.30 in a strongcompetition. In the individual apparatusfinals, Jefferis qualified for four finals andwon silver on Floor and Rings and Offordqualified for the Floor and Vault finals.

DTB WORLD CUP – Stuttgart, Germany(December)P.Rizzo won two Silver on the P-Bars and H-Bar. Rizzo placed 2nd in the P-Bars final eightand 2nd in the Super final and in the H- Barfinal eight, Phil was placed 1st and narrowlylost the Super Final by 0.038 pts.

Sports ManagementCommitteeProgram ManagerJohn CurtinTechnical DirectorTim QuinlivanJudging CoordinatorDaren WolfeTechnical Services OfficerKath GrahamCoaching CoordinatorPeter Abbott

Judging CommitteeJudging CoordinatorDaren WolfeJudges Education OfficerBrian WadeJudging Services Officer - IntlPaul SzyjkoJudging Services Officer - NatJulian Fritz

National Coaching StaffSergei Chinkar (QAS)Warwick Forbes (AIS)Xiong Songliang (NSWIS)Igor Bespalov (WAHPC)Greg Corsiglia (VIS)Paul Szyjko (SA)

SIA MEMBERS AWARD – Melb (March)P.Rizzo was recognised publicly for his stellarperformances in 2002, at the 2003 AustralianSport Awards, held in Melbourne in March.Phil was the recipient of the Sport IndustryAustralia’s Members’ Award for IndividualAchievement.JURASSIC CLASSIC CHALLENGE – Calgary,Canada (14-15 March)AUS finished 3rd behind the moreexperienced teams of CAN and the USA. AUSgymnasts however, performed well in theapparatus finals. J.Moss was our best-performed gymnast in the AA competition,whilst D.Smith was our sole gold medallist onVault and S.Simpson performed very well towin three medals in as many finals with Mosswinning bronze on H-Bar.FRENCH INTERNATIONAL – Paris, France(15–16 March)P.Rizzo, P.Mamin and D.Istria representedAustralia at this prestigious World Cup eventin Paris. Rizzo was once again successful onHigh Bar, finishing equal 1st in the final withOleksander Beresch from Ukraine with 9.700.D.Istria returned to international competitionfor the first time since August to finish 13th onVault with a 9.200 average in the qualificationround. P.Mamin scored 9.250 on Ringsamongst a very strong field of competitors.TURNIER DER MEISTER - Cottbus,Germany (21-23 March)D.Istria qualified 5th for the H-Bar final with9.137 and went one better in the finalfinishing 4th with 9.125. Istria performed wellon Vault again, scoring an average of 9.319and finished 10th. P.Mamin improved hisperformance on Rings, posting 9.450 for a12th place finish, barely missing the cut for thefinal.OBI CUP - Berlin, Germany (5 April)The AUS junior men’s team of M. Jozwiak,P.Hum, S.Offord and D.Read placed a credible4th from 17 teams at the 2003 OBI Team Cupin Berlin. The best AUS in the AA wasM.Jozwiak who ranked in the top 3 gymnastsin division 2.AUS V NKL LIESTAL - Liestal, Switzerland(12th April)The AUS junior men’s team of M. Jozwiak,P.Hum, S.Offord and D.Read performed well

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Strength

Philippe Rizzo (NSW)2003 Australian Men’s

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2003 NATIONAL SQUADMEMBERS...

Senior Squad A:Philippe Rizzo (NSW/AIS)John Carroll (WAHPC)Damian Istria (QLD/QAS)Josh Jefferis (QLD/QAS)Senior Squad B:Ian Bartlett (NSW/AIS)Sam Simpson (QLD/QAS)Adrian Looney (QLD/QAS)Pavel Mamin (QLD/AIS)Joel Moss (ACT/AIS)Dane Smith (QLD/QAS)Slavic Shorinov (VIC/AIS)U/18 Squad A:Joshua Jefferis (QLD/QAS)Sam Offord (SA/AIS)Thomas Pichler (QLD/QAS)U/18 Squad B:Daniel Read (ACT/AIS)Ian Greenwell (WAHPC)Vincent Van Berkel (VIC/VIS)Jack Coates (QLD/QAS)Michael Donnet (QLD/QAS)U/17 Squad A:Chris Martin (NSW/NSWIS)Tristan Skalina (QLD/QAS)Prashanth Sellathurai (NSW/NSWIS)U/17 Squad B:Peter Hum (SA)Ryan Wong (QLD/QAS)U/15 Squad A:Martin Jozwiak (WAHPC)Jonathan Chien (SA)Matthew Bonham (NSW/NSWIS)Matthew Curtis (QLD/QAS)U/15 Squad B:Genya Bespalov (WAHPC)U/13 Squad A:Michael Mercieca (NSW)Campbell Howieson (QLD)Zacheri Photinos (QLD)U/13 Squad B:Aaron Gray (WA)Sean O’Hara (SA)

2003 ANNUAL AWARDS...

Snr Intl Gymnast of the YearPhilippe Rizzo (NSW)Jnr Intl Gymnast of the YearJosh Jefferis (QLD)Intl Coach of the YearVladimir Vatkin (AIS)Levels Coach of the YearMartin Shields (NSW)Coach EncouragementIgor Bespalov (WA)Judges Hall of Fame InducteesJohn Hargreaves (TAS)Kathleen Graham (ACT)

SWISS CUP AND ARTHUR GANDERMEMORIAL – Switzerland (November)P.Rizzo won a Special Award for his P-Barsroutine (9.525) at the Arthur GanderInvitational. At the Swiss Cup, Rizzo and hisBritish partner (Vanessa Hobbs) finished 7th witha team total of 53.025.

OPEN TOUR – NZL (August 2003)The AUS Open Team travelled to NZL andcompeted in the Auckland RegionalChampionships on 23 – 24 August 2003. TheAUS teams competed extremely well with thetwo teams in the L9 competition taking out the1st and 2nd team places and the L8 teammembers also winning their competition. Thegymnasts also won an impressive number ofapparatus places.

CANBERRA CUP – Canberra (12-13 Dec)Team members M.Jozwiak, T.Pichler, I.Greenwell, J.Chien, S.Offord and apparatusspecialist Presanth Sellathurai. Offord achieved6th in the AA competition with a score of 50.35.

In the apparatus finals, gold medals wereachieved by T.Pichler on Floor Exercise andS.Offord on Rings. Presanth won silvermedals on P-Horse and Rings, while Sam wona Bronze on Vault.

In ClosingIt is evident from the numerous internationalachievements outlined above, that ourNational Program is successful in a greatmany areas. 2004 will be a very importantyear as we prepare for the next Olympic cycle.MAG gymnasts, coaches, judges andadministrators are charged with theresponsibility of ensuring the positives of2003 are maintained and the areas needingimprovement are identified and addressed.

In closing, I would like to thank the MAGSports Management Committee and theirsub committees for their efforts during thedifficult periods of 2003.

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Each year seems to be busier than the one before and 2003 was noexception. International tours happened throughout the year in ourpreparation for World Championships. This preparation led to Australia’sfirst team medal at World Championships – congratulations must go toeveryone concerned with the team and especially to the gymnasts.Throughout the year preparation of the new National Development Programwas also happening. The program was finished in October and madeavailable to our community in a CD format.

Sport ManagementCommittee

Program ManagerKaren MyersNational CoachPeggy LiddickTechnical DirectorHelen ColagiuriJudging CoordinatorJill WrightEducation DevelopmentCoordinatorSue SynnotProgram DevelopmentCoordinatorMichelle de Highden

2003 Annual Awards

Senior Intl GymnastAllana Slater (WA)Junior Intl GymnastMonette Russo (VIC)Intl Coaching TeamWAISNational Levels GymnastIyrna Rytova (VIC)National Levels CoachKylie Shabolt (QLD)

Major Highlights/Achievements2003 World Championships –Team BronzeGymnastsMonette Russo (VIS)Belinda Archer (AIS)Allana Slater (WAIS)Jacqui Dunn (AIS)Stephanie Moorhouse (VIS)Danielle Kelly (QAS)Lisa Skinner (QAS) - Injured

CoachesPeggy LiddickMisha BarabachNikolai LapchineShaoyi JiangValdimir ZakharovYang Qing Hua

Targeted 2006 DevelopmentSquad2003 saw the formation of theTargeted 2006 Development Squad,consisting of 16 international juniorand junior national athletes attendinga series of training camps heldthroughout the year. These camps willcontinue over the next 2 years in thelead up to the 2006 CommonwealthGames to ensure a strong foundationfor our junior athletes.

Program/Resources DevelopedThe National Development Programwas developed out of the need for aNational Levels 1 – 3 Program. AllStates were included in a weekendworkshop from which programcontent and design was decidedupon. The Program includes both ourNational and International streamsand is available on CD. The CDincludes the routines, judgingdeductions, coaching developmentskills and video footage of theroutines.From this program a National Level 1Judging Course was also developed.All WAG judging courses must now bepresented by nationally accreditedpresenters. A National CoursePresenters Program has beendeveloped which includes a genericPresenters’ Workshop and a WAGspecific component. Two of theseWorkshops were run in 2003.

Concluding StatementAn amazing year for WAG gymnasticsin Australia. The culmination of somany years’ work by so many peoplecame when we saw our girls on thedais at World Championships. To thegymnasts and coaches –congratulations.

In closing I would like to thankeveryone who contributed to the newNational Development Program. Thisresource is truly a reflection of theneeds of all States and all levels ofgymnastics.

As always I would like to thank theNational SMC, National LevelsCommittee and the Elite ManagementCommittee – you are the workers andthe planners for the development ofour sport.

My final thankyou is to the WAGProgram Manager, Karen Myers andto the staff at Gymnastics Australia.I can not imagine a harder workingor more supportive group of people.

2003 was an exciting year and I lookforward to our continued success inall areas in 2004.

Helen Colagiuri

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Balance

Allana Slater (WA)2003 Australian Women’s

Champion


SeniorBelinda Archer (ACT/AIS)Jacqui Dunn (SA/AIS)Danielle Kelly (QLD/QAS)Stephanie Moorhouse (VIC/VIS)Melissa Munro (NSW/AIS)Aleea Newton (VIC/VIS)Karen Nguyen (VIC/VIS)Monette Russo (VIC/VIS)Lynn Silcock (VIC/MLC)Lisa Skinner (QLD/QAS)Allana Slater (WA/WAIS)Hayley Tyrell (NSW/AIS)

JuniorAlyce Arrowsmith (QLD/MBC)Monique Blount (ACT/AIS)Ashleigh Brennan (VIC/VIS)Nadia Fairfax (NSW/AIS)Daria Joura (WA/WAIS)Amy Lauren (WA/WAIS)Emma Parker (NSW/AIS)Hayley Wright (QLD/QAS)

AIS - Australian Institute of SportMBC - Moreton Bay CollegeMLC - Methodist Ladies CollegeQAS - Queensland Academy of SportVIS - Victorian Institute of SportWAIS - Western Australian Insituteof Sport

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Sports ManagementCommittee

Program ManagerDanni WattsTechnical DirectorRobyn PrideIntl. Judging CoordinatorMargaret LanzNat. Judging CoordinatorEllena PapasProgram CoordinatorLisa BradleyEducation CoordinatorNicole Higham

2003 Annual Awards

Senior Gymnast of the YearPenelope Blackmore (VIC)Junior Gymnast of the YearLena Kotova (VIC)Elite Coach of the YearLisa Bradley (VIC)Levels Gymnast of the YearNaazmi Johnson (NSW)Levels Coach of the YearEdith Peluso (NSW)

2003 was a busy competitive year for our Senior International Squad gymnasts attending 13 International competitions inpreparation for the World Championships in Budapest. For our younger gymnasts, the AYOF was held in Sydney in January,followed by a tour to the USA. National Squad Camps were held in January (AYOF - Junior) and a performance readiness campfor the seniors in preparation for their European tour. In February, with thanks to the AOC, our Elite Judges and Coachesparticipated in an Olympic Solidarity Course, with guest lecturer Natalia Kuzmina. The Australian Championships were held inWA in July and the National Club Championships were hosted by QRGA in October. Our annual National Squad assessmentcamp was again successfully held in December and provided our gymnasts and coaches with valuable feedback for theirdevelopment and training.

2003 Major HighlightsAYOF - JanuaryAUS A: A. Lee-See (QLD), A.Khera (VIC), C. Holloway (WA), L.Kotova (VIC) - Silver – 211.225 ptsAUS B: K. Dolan (WA), A.McVeigh (NSW), J. Veal (NSW), R.Gysi (NSW)- Bronze – 177.100 pts

AOC Olympic Solidarity CourseRhythmic Gymnastics was offered agrant from the AOC to hold a coursefor Elite Judges and Coaches. Wewere fortunate to secure our guestlecturer Natalia Kuzmina, the formerhead coach of Russia in the 1980’sand vice-president of the R.G.European Union. The course providedour judges and coaches with theopportunity to better understand thecomplicated Code. The course was

held in Melbourne on the 22-23 February.The invited participants were:NSW - R.Pride, N.Higham, E. Duffin,H.Turnbull, V.Sologuren, G. Peluso,J.Mansfield, D.Halmu QLD - E.Papas,P.Papas SA - J.Miecinski, T.Evans VIC -M.Lanz, J.Duquemin, S. Button, L. BradleyWA - K.Murray, J.Edinger

National Program Manual (NPM)It was necessary to bring the Level 10 intoline with the FIG Code as the value of manyelements had changed. The NationalProgram committee met in July and haspresented to the SMC, proposed changesfor the rewrite of the Manual for 2005.

International/National events& CampsNational Clubs ChampionshipsQueensland Rhythmic GymnasticsAcademy again hosted the National ClubsChampionships. Thank-you to the Papasteam who were outstanding and a specialthankyou to Marjory and Ron Goward fortheir exceptional administrative assistanceduring the event. Thank you QRGA foryour commitment and support of theevent.

Australian Championships These werehosted by Gymnastics WA at ChallengeStadium in Perth 8-12 July. Thank-you tothe staff and volunteers of WA who ensuredthe event was a success. (See theappendices for the list of 2003 AustralianChampions)

AIS Assessment Camp – DecemberBallet and Choreography/DanceAssessments were a new innovation thisyear and will be continued components incamps in the lead up to 2006Commonwealth Games. Thank you to theNational Coaching staff and the Judges forvolunteering their time. The group ofidentified T06 squad gymnasts stayed onfor two days and worked on their teambuilding skills and some finer skil ldevelopment.Lisa Bradley coordinatedher. both camp programs and I thank forher dedication and effort

In ClosingRetirement: Tanya Vahala, coached byLisa Bradley, started RG in 1989. In 1997she was the Junior Champion andrepresented Australia in manyinternational events including the 2001and 2003 World Championships. We wishTanya well and thank her for herdedication to the sport and developmentof RG in Australia.

SMC Resignation:Lisa Bradley’sdedication and enthusiasm towards herprojects on the SMC were very muchappreciated. Her work ethic drove theNational Program Manual, StagesManual, Multiples Package and theNational Assessment Camps and ensuredthe R.G. website was constantly updated.Her extensive RG knowledge was anattribute to the SMC. As Lisa is the coachof Australia’s highest ranked athlete,Penelope Blackmore, it is in Lisa’s bestinterests that she channel her energypurely to her gymnasts success in 2004.We sincerely thank Lisa for her dedicationand service to the RG SMC.

In ClosingWe faced many challenges both as acommittee and independently on personallevels and I cannot express sufficientgratitude to my colleagues for theircommitment and support.The task of the SMC elected by the R.G.community is one of many facets - to begreat communicators, relationshipbuilders, educators and leaders. The SMCis elected to present solutions notproblems.

Why do we choose to volunteer to play arole in our sport? To meet new people,help others, do fulfilling work, meet newchallenges, use natural talents – Be activeand involved and have fun!All of which leads me to the notice of theend of the cycle for the present SportManagement Committee in 2004.

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Grace

Penelope Blackmore (VIC)2003 Australian Senior International

Rhythmic Champion

2003 NATIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS*...Senior InternationalPenelope Blackmore (VIC)Eliza Gower (QLD)Tanya Vahala (VIC)Bree Robertson (NSW)

National SquadAmy Khera (VIC)Amanda Lee-See (QLD)Lyndsey Murton (NSW)Courtney Holloway (WA)Lena Kotova (VIC)

Tanita Still (VIC)Amelia McVeigh (NSW)Kate Dolan (WA)Heidi Meuwissen (NSW)Genevieve McManamey (NSW)Kimberley Mason (NSW)Rebecca Gysi (NSW)

Development SquadTanya Vulin (WA)Elizabeth Cumming (WA)Keziah Oliver (QLD)

Chloe Hayes (WA)Emma McCarthy (WA)Sara Jammal (NSW)Eloise Bankowski (QLD)Danielle Papadothomakus (SA)Anyi Mai (WA)Shelley Williams (VIC)Zarah Walker (QLD)Olivia Milnes (VIC)Alice Simpson-Young (NSW)Danielle Prince (QLD)

*Listed in order of National ranking

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MembershipA 5.70% growth in athletemembership was achieved with atotal of 67,336 members beingregistered across Australiathroughout the year. The growthwas in the main within the areas ofGeneral Gymnastics and Kindergym.The Technical Membership area alsosaw a 32.22% growth. The highestpercentage of growth was recordedfor Kindergym, which saw 490 Level1 Leaders accredited at the end of

As with all other Gymsports, 2003 was another year for growth withinGeneral Gymnastics in regards to both registered athletes and coaches. Asmaller (due to the world political environment), however just as committedAustralian Team headed to the 2003 World Gymnaestrada held in Lisbon,Portugal during July and over 60 clubs participated in the 8th annualGymnastics Week held during May. 2003 was certainly a busy andsuccessful year for those involved in the Federation’s largest Gymsport.Following is a summary of key projects and development undertakenthroughout the year.

the year compared to 376 in the previousyear. The number of accredited Level 1General Gymnastics Coaches has alsocontinued to grow with 178 beingaccredited by the end of 2003.

EventsThe 2003 World Gymnaestrada was heldin Lisbon, Portugal from the 20th – 27th July.Just over 22,000 participants from acrossthe world attended this very unique andexciting World festival. Due to the worldpolitical environment leading up to theevent, also contributing to an escalation incosts, the Australian team was smaller withonly a total of 120 members attending.Congratulations are extended to the fiveVictorian and New South Wales teams whoattended – Gosford Gymnastics, GladesvilleRSL, Goulburn Valley Gymnastics, PITGymnastics and Scallywaggs Gym For Kids.Special congratulations to Gladesville whoattended their 3rd consecutive WorldGymnaestrada – a first for any Australianclub!

The 2003 Cheerleading Championshipsonce again saw over 500 participantsinvolved with many new school teams alsonow participating. Congratulations to allparticipants and winning teams of theirvarious divisions as outlined in theappendices. Special congratulations mustbe extended to the Perth Angels who wereawarded the National Champion TeamAward, for the 2nd consecutive year, basedon their outstanding and winningperformances. The 2003 Championshipsalso saw the staging of a specialInternational Challenge with teams fromthe USA involved. Based on the success ofthis event it is planned to work inpartnership with International SportsSpecialists to stage an annual InternationalChallenge in Australia.

For the 8th consecutive year the Federationonce again coordinated Gymnastics Weekduring May. New promotional resources

were developed and available to clubs viathe special event Web site. Throughout theweek over 60 clubs actively promoted thesport of gymnastics via a range of avenues.This event continues to grow each year.

ProgramsWork continued throughout the year inregards to the development of a newLevels program and resource for GeneralGymnastics. The Level 1-3 program forCheerleading was finalised throughout2003 with the manual, video and musicCD being available for sale just prior toChristmas. The display area continues togrow and based on changes within theInternational arena the Federation’sAusTeam event has been re-named asTeamGym. This event now links into otherTeamGym events held across the world andwill be more actively promoted next year.

International CommitteeAustralia has continued to be representedon the International General GymnasticsCommittee. This role has ensured theFederation is kept up-to-date with the latestdevelopments and resources within thisarea. The International Committee alsostaged one of their meetings in Melbourneduring February, providing the Federationwith the opportunity to promote theircurrent courses, resources and programs.

In ClosingI wish to sincerely thank all members ofthe General Gymnastics, Kindergym andCheerleading Committees for theirdedication and support throughout 2003.Special thanks also to National office staffand Board members for their assistance andongoing support. I am sure 2004 will be abusier year and see many newdevelopments that will continue toenhance and grow the exciting Gymsportof General Gymnastics.

Jenny Collins


Program ManagerJenny CollinsSports OfficerNerine CooperKindergym Sports OfficerHeather Mooney

GG AdvisoryCommitteeJohn Dorrington (VIC)Heather Smith (QLD)Margaret-Mary Opstelten (QLD)Petrina Hutchinson (VIC)Nerine Cooper (GA)

Kindergym AdvisoryCommitteeKit Poole (NSW)Annie Rohrlach (SA)Denise Gustafson (QLD)Janet Leather (NT)Heather Mooney (SA)Jenny Collins (GA)

Cheerleading AdvisoryGroupLyn Parker (QLD)Margaret-Mary Opstelten (QLD)Tina Burger (QLD)Nerine Cooper (GA)

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2003 Annual Awards

Congratulations and thanks to thefollowing Award recipients who havedemonstrated ongoing commitmentand support to the sport ofGymnastics. The National Awardsbestowed on each person is only asmall token of the sport’s thanks.

GG Coach of the YearJohn Dorrington – VICKindergym Coach of the YearKit Poole (NSW)Club of the YearMaffra Gymnastics (VIC)GG Volunteer of the YearMargaret Mary Opstelten (QLD)Lance Otto AwardChrisse Nightingale (SA)Special Recognition AwardsTina Burger (QLD)Gladesville RSL (NSW)

FunPhotos taken at the 2003

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Sport Aerobics


The highlight of 2003 was the outstanding results achieved by LaurenFarry at the 2003 ANAC World Championships, FISAF WorldChampionships and the AFLAC International Cup. Lauren won Gold inall 3 events and retained her ANAC and FISAF Individual Female WorldChampionship title. Lauren’s success is a tribute to her talent, effort anddedication to Sport Aerobics.


Program ManagerMatt ConnellTechnical DirectorKaron WilliamsEducation OfficerLibby BoakEvents and ParticipationOfficerKerryn Cormick

2003 Annual Awards

Senior Athlete of the YearLauren Farry (NSW)Youth Athlete of the YearKieran Gorman (WA)Coach of the YearTrudi Nurse (WA)Official of the YearLibby Howard (NSW)

2003 Australian ChampionshipsThe Australian Championships wereheld at the Melbourne Sports &Aquatic Centre in Albert Park,Victoria from the 29th-31st August.The full list of Australian Championsis presented in the Appendices (p44).

AEROSkools ProgramAEROSkools is a national SportAerobics participation program withan event component that is conductedin schools and clubs. AEROSkools isan Active Australia initiative and isfunded by the Australian SportsCommission and GymnasticsAustralia. Phase 2 of the program waslaunched in February 2003 to schoolsin New South Wales and Queensland.

AEROSkools State Championshipswere held in all states, with theexception of Tasmania. TheAEROSkools National Championshipswere held in Melbourne in August inconjunction with the GymnasticsAustralian Sport Aerobics AustralianChampionships.

WA State Championships:4th July 03SA State Championships:27th July 03VIC State Championships:25th July 03NSW State Championships:6th July 03QLD State Championships:19th July 03Australian AEROSkoolsChampionships:29th August 03

2003 Major Highlights &AchievementsIAF Suzuki World Cup – Japan,April 2003Bronze Medal – Elite Trio – LeahHenville, Melissa Read &Melissa Davies (WA)Bronze Medal – Youth Varsity Trio– Kieran Gorman, Hannah Davies& Summer Van Loenhout (WA)

AFLAC International – Japan,May 2003Gold Medal – Elite IndividualFemale - Lauren Farry (NSW)

ANAC World Championships –Florida USA, August 2003Gold Medal – Elite IndividualFemale – Lauren Farry (NSW)

FISAF World Championships –Prague, October 2003Gold Medal – Elite IndividualFemale – Lauren Farry (NSW)

2003 National Squad TrainingCampsIn January 2003 a new format for theSport Aerobics Training Camp wasintroduced for the National andDevelopment Squad athletes. In thepast athletes travelled to the AIS inCanberra to attend a 2 day camp. In2003 camp personnel travelled toeach state for 2 days to work with theathletes in their home state. Thisformat proved to be successful withthe athletes having more one on onetime with the camp personnel.Feedback from the athletes was verypositive and it is the intention of theNational SMC to continue to use thisformat for future training camps.

2003 Training Camp PersonnelKaron Williams Camp ManagerJacque Harper Medical OfficerAnthony Ikin ChoreographerPatsy Tierney Choreographer

In ClosingI wish to sincerely thank the NationalSport Aerobics SMC for theirdedication and support throughout2003. Special thanks also to theGymnastics Australia staff, Boardmembers and State Association SportAerobics representatives for theirassistance and ongoing support. I amsure 2004 will continue to be a yearof achievements and rewards.

Karon WilliamsTechnical Director

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EnergyLauren Farry (NSW)

2003 Individual FemaleAustralian Champion


Chris Behan (NSW)Lauren Britten (QLD)Sandi Carmichael (SA)Karen Cater (VIC)Tim Crowe (NSW)Hannah Davies (WA)Melissa Davies (WA)Lauren Farry (NSW)Kate Fetterplace (VIC)

Jess Fetterplace (VIC)Kieran Gorman (WA)Carmen Hayward (WA)Leah Henville (WA)Alexandra Kane (WA)Emily O’Hagan (QLD)La shae Pentony (VIC)Jenna Philip (QLD)Kelly Piper (NSW)

Melissa Read (WA)Carly Rees (QLD)Chloe Sargent (WA)Emily Sharp (SA)Kylie Steere (QLD)Summer Van Loenhout (WA)

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Trampoline Sports


2003 has seen significant international exposure for Trampoline athletes. Theyear started with successful participation in the Australian Youth OlympicFestival in January, and culminated with an Olympic nomination from the FIGfor one of our female athletes at the 2003 World Championships. Along theway our athletes have acquitted themselves well against our New Zealandfriends, competed at a number of World Cups meets, and are already showingtheir potential for the 2005 World Championship and Age Group Games.Always in the shadows, our Judges and Officials have supported the athletesto ensure they can perform to their best.

Sport ManagementCommitteeProgram ManagerRussell SmartChairmanChuck SmithJudging CoordinatorMelanie TonksEducation CoordinatorBelinda CoxProgram CoordinatorDarren GillisNational CoachNikolay Zhuravlev

2003 Major Highlights/AchievementsAustralian Youth Olympic Festival7–12th January 2003, Sydney,Australian athletes competed againstrepresentatives from Japan, China, &New Zealand.Indo-Pacific CompetitionAt a meeting held during theTrampoline World Championships inGermany, member countries finalisedthe Competition Rules for future Indo-Pacific competitions. The nextcompetition will be in Canada in July2004.International Judging ExperienceAustralia supplied three Judges at the2003 World Championships and WorldAge Group Games (WAGG); MelanieTonks, David Wareham and BrettAustine. David Wareham wasappointed to senior roles by theTechnical Committee (TC) for anumber of Double-Mini Trampolineevents, while Brett Austine wasappointed by the TC as Degree ofDifficulty Judge for most WAGGTrampoline events.Olympic Games 2004Australia’s top placed female athleteat the 2003 World Championships,Lesley Daley, was awarded theContinental wildcard by the FIG for

the Women’s Individual Trampoline Eventat the 2004 Olympic Games. Ourcongratulations and best wishes to Lesley.Technical RegulationsThe 2003 SPTA implemented a bonus forthe performance of two double somersaultsin a single Double-Mini Trampoline pass, amove aimed to reward those athletesperforming difficult passes. The results ofthis move will be closely monitored for itsimpact on passes performed by athletes andthe overall standard of passes performedat senior levels.National Club Levels 2003The second National Club Levels was heldin Gosford on the 5th-6th April 2003.Central Coast Youth Club successfullyhosted the event. Victoria will host the 2004competition.

Programs/ResourcesJudging Resources - Crash VideoAdditional footage from 2002 AustralianChampionships is now available for furtherJudging education videos to be developed.Coaching Resources - Level 2 CoachingCourse.After a great deal of work by numerouspeople over the years, the first Level 2Coaches course was held in July, 2003following the Trampoline Nationals. It waswell received by attendees, with feedbackprovided to allow tuning of the material.

Tours/Camps/Events2002/2003 Trampoline National SquadTraining Camp - All Junior & SeniorNational Squad members and the AYOFteam members with one coach per trainingcentre were invited to a 4 day camp withthe National Coach, January 4-8th2003 Flower Cup - Netherlands S.Brown,J.Dore, V. Zhuravlev and R.Forbes with otherNational Squad members of B.Wilden,K.Ridge, I.Keay & L.Sansom and theNational Coach, Nikolay Zhuravlev,attended the Flower Cup on March 14-15th

2003 World Cup, Levallois - FranceSEP squad members S.Brown and R.Forbes and the National Coach, NikolayZhuravlev, attended the opening stage ofthe 2003-04 TRP World Cup, as part ofthe build up to the 2003 WorldChampionships and Olympic selection.2003 Trans Tasman SeriesThe Trans Tasman Competition was re-introduced and hosted by New Zealandon the 14-17th August 2003 providing anopportunity for our developing athletesto gain valuable internationalcompetition exposure. Tumbling wasincluded for the first time.2003 World Championships andWorld Age Group Games Hannover,Germany, 13th-19th October 2003.Australia also sent a strong team to theWorld Age Group Games immediatelyfollowing the World Championships, alsoin Hannover, on the 19th-24th October2003. One silver and one bronze medalwere achieved.

In ClosingTrampoline Sports has continued toprogress and mature over the past year.The Level 2 Coaches course was run, witha number of our coaches either accreditedat Level 2, or well on their way. Ourathletes participated successfully atvarious levels. Technical Regulationswere reviewed and changed asappropriate, with the goal of improvingthe performance of our athletes over thenext Olympic cycle.

It has been encouraging to see theattitude, commitment, talent and passionof our athletes over the past year, butparticularly in the younger athletes, thoseattending their first internationalcompetition, or even their firstcompetition. It reinforces that we have agreat sport, and a great responsibility.

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National SquadMembers...

TRAMPOLINE –SENIOR NATIONAL SQUADScott Brown NSWViktor Zhuravlev NSWAdrian Wareham VICJonathon Dore NSWBen Wilden SAChris Chatfield VIC

Lesley Daly QLDKhali Ridge NSWRobyn Forbes VIC

DOUBLE MINI TRAMP -SENIOR NATIONAL SQUADBen Wilden SADamian Ryan VICAdrian Wareham VICDamien Kelso QLD

Lauren Gillett VICCarly Ward QLDLesley Daly QLD

TUMBLING –SENIOR NATIONAL SQUADBenjamin Jones QLDAdri Pretorius VIC

TRAMPOLINE –JUNIOR NATIONAL SQUADDavid Cullen NSWTy Swadling NSW

Anna Vivash QLDAlena Darcy NSWPhillipa Malone NSWLouise Stack NSWSuzanne Stewart QLDAshlee Rideout QLD

DOUBLE MINI TRAMP -JUNIOR NATIONAL SQUADGregory Clune NSWDavid Cullen NSWChris Bailey QLDTy Swadling NSW

Christie Jenkins VICDanica Hilton QLDAnna Vivash QLDJaimi Meyer VIC

TUMBLING –JUNIOR NATIONAL SQUADGreg Clune NSW

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Sports Acrobatics


2003 was a year that saw the sport continue to grow. This washighlighted in particular by the improved athlete performancesdemonstrated at the National Championships. The SMC was focusedon international and local needs and reviewed the sports resources inreadiness for the next cycle.

Sport ManagementCommittee

Program ManagerRussell SmartTechnical DirectorTerry Jamieson(Resigned Oct 2003)Judging CoordinatorPamela RyanProgram CoordinatorSuzi JordanEducation DevelopmentCoordinatorMyles CavillNational TechnicalServicesBrad Stock

2003 Annual AwardRecipients

Coach of the YearDeloris Watson (ACT)

Major Highlights/AchievementsThe Sports Acrobaticscommunity received a setbackwhen Terry Jamieson resignedas National Technical Directorin October to spend more timewith family and work. Terryhad held the TechnicalDirector position since 2000and will be missed from theNational SMC. He continuesto coach at club level whichhe describes as his truepassion.

Sports Acrobatics held itsWorld Championships andWorld Age Group Gamesselection trial at the ArtisticGymnastics Canberra Cupevent in December 2003. This

was a major success for the profileof Sports Acrobatics with apotential International event forSports Acrobatics in Canberra everytwo years.

Program/Resources

The National Level System for sportsAcrobatics was reviewed via aworking party of:Suzi Jordan – ChairpersonPamela RyanKathrine SharwoodYuriy Stepchenkov

The review was called after the FIGintroduced a new World AgeGroup Games event every even year.The SMC recognised this as thefuture and that the current NationalLevels System was unable tocategorise the pair/group forselection to this event.

The revised National Levels Systemwas completed and approved at the2003 SPTA for levels 4 to 10 andcame into effect on 1st January2004.

Intl Tours/Camps/Events

It was disappointing whenGymnastics Australia was forced tocancel the first ever National SquadInternational tour. All NationalSquad pairs & groups were selectedto travel to China in July 2003 andtrain with the best Acrobaticathletes and coaches in the world.

The highlight was two competitionsagainst China. Due to the SARSepidemic in China at the time theevent was cancelled.

Flanders Acro Cup – Belguim12 April 2003Women’s Three:Lisa JonesRebecca BuffreyMia RomanoCoach: Agnes SajgalResults: Senior Women’s Three –

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In Closing

Sports Acrobatics is proud of itssuccess during the year and thelifting of its profile in Australia andoverseas. Our internationalrepresentatives continue to makefinals in World Class competitionand grass roots Acrobatics is morepopular than ever before. Moreathletes are moving into Acrobaticsfrom other gymsports. All this can’thappen without the officials andvolunteers that support this sport oncommittees or at events across thecountry. Gymnastics Australia isindebted to all of you.

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2003 National SquadMembers...

National DevelopmentSquadWomen’s Three (NSW)Ingrid DunkerleyAlison CzolijLucia Osbourne-Crowley

Women’s Three (NSW)Monique BoswelKorynn MorrisonMelissa McWilliams

National SeniorDevelopment SquadWomen’s Three (NSW)Ashleigh RyanJessica WardRenee Quail

Women’s Three (NSW)Anne Marie MooneyBianca IlacquaCaitlin Hespe

Women’s Pair (NSW)Erryn DiamondKeryn Swadling

National Senior SquadWomen’s Three (QLD)Veronica GravolinTara BusbridgeJessica Stamenvic

Women’s Three (NSW)Lisa JonesRebecca BuffreyMia Romano

Mixed Pairs (VIC)Peter BoothLouise Khong

Women’s Pair (NSW)Megan BoltonRebecca Buffrey

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BUSINESS REPORTMatthew ConnellBusiness Manager

National Membership/InsuranceSchemes:-Gymnastics Australia continues tomaintain a National Membership/Insurance Scheme run in conjunctionwith each State Association. The twoschemes ensure the efficient processingof our membership and the provisionof appropriate forms of insurance forall members.

It is pleasing to report an increase inmembership for 2003. Our threemembership categories (Athlete,Technical and Coach) all experiencedcontinued growth, which is anextremely positive result, leading intoan Olympic year. (Please seeMembership Statistics over page).

There is little doubt that these increasesare a direct result of programsdeveloped by Gymnastics Australia andsupported by the Australian SportsCommission, in particular Club 10 andthe Targeted Participation Program,which work in supporting the foundationof our sport – our Clubs, StateAssociations and their members.

The ongoing servicing of Technicalmembers by Gymnastics Australia hasresulted in new levels of membershiprenewals/retention and lead to theexpedient provision of membershipbenefits and membership relatedinquiries.

Our Membership database (iMIS) andits ancillary programs, systems and staffcontinue to play an invaluable role insupporting our membership. Thechallenge ahead is to streamline ourmembership processes in order toprovide more efficient service to allmembers; a commitment that is sharedby our Membership team, stateassociations and GA Board.

Thanks are extended to Shaun Doyle,Brad Edwards, Danni Hanna and BenKerswill (our Membership Team) for thecontinued growth of the Membershipdepartment.

2003 was a year of consolidation for the Business department of Gymnastics Australia.National schemes and initiatives that have been initiated in previous years began to solidifyand provide useful tools for the management and administration of the sport nationally.These included:-

Merchandise Department:-The Merchandise Department/GymShopat Gymnastics Australia continues toprovide a range of apparel, books andcoaching/program related materials forthe gymnastics community. Thisdepartment continues to provide analternative source of income for thesport.

The expansion of merchandise tocoincide with forthcoming internationalevents will also present an excitingopportunity in 2004 and beyond.

An exciting development within thisdepartment is the international interestin our coaching/program relatedresources, that have caught theattention of other English speakingnations. Gymnastics Australia hasundertaken work in 2003 to negotiatelicensing contracts in an effort togenerate additional income streamsfrom our resources. The fruits of this workwill be realized in 2004 and beyond withthe potential signing of formal contracts.

Furthermore, the ongoing tracking ofmerchandise sales via the iMIS databaseis allowing Gymnastics Australia to buildcustomer profiles and is assisting in theresearch and provision of newmerchandise lines.

Targeted Participation GrowthProgram:-In its second year of partnership withthe ASC, Gymnastics Australia continuedto develop and roll out its AEROSkoolsand GYMSkools programs, with theprimary aim of increasing participationand attracting new membership to ouraffiliated Clubs.

It is pleasing to note that both programsexperienced increases in membershipthroughout 2003, with the AEROSkoolsprogram being launched in newmarkets, (New South Wales andQueensland respectively) and theGYMSkools program consolidating itsservices in Victoria and establishing newlinks with Clubs operating as part of theClub 10 program.

Thanks are extended to our programpartners - the ASC, our National Co-ordinators; Karon Williams (NationalAEROSkools Co-ordinator) and Linda Pettit(National GYMSkools Co-ordinator) alongwith the KidSkills Australia staff andappointed State AEROSkools co-ordinators.

Information Technology:-Gymnastics Australia continues to strive forincreased use of Information Technology,to provide better service to our members.The ongoing development of the iMISdatabase and the Gymnastics Australiaweb site, are the central tools being usedto achieve this goal.

All web sites managed by GymnasticsAustralia are updated on a weekly basisand provide a portal for members to viewLatest News, search for Event Results,download Technical Information or view/change selected Membership details.

Substantial work has also been undertakento develop a consistent “look and feel” forall State Association web sites, withtemplates and artwork provided to Statesthroughout 2003. The aim is to minimizeduplication amongst national and state websites and present a unified brand to thecommunity. The results of this work willnot be fully realized until 2004 and beyond.

Following the success of the CD-Membership card provided to members in2003, Gymnastics Australia has workedhard to re-develop a “new look” CD-Membership card in 2003, that will bereleased to members in 2004. The newcard will act as a promotional tool for the2005 World Artistic GymnasticsChampionships and features new videos,games, screensavers and information. Thecard is predominantly aimed at our 5-12year old athlete market.

In closing, the Business department ofGymnastics Australia has consolidated itsoperations in 2003, in an effort to providebetter service to members. The workundertaken throughout the year hasensured that the sport is in the best positionto capitilise upon the increased interest thatwill be generated in an Olympic year.

Matt Connell

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DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Jenny CollinsDevelopmentManager

CLUB 102003 saw the release of theClub 10 scheme to all affiliatedclubs. An enormous amount ofwork was undertaken to ensurea consistent club affiliationscheme could be implementedacross Australia so that uponaffiliation, clubs wouldautomatically enter the Club 10accreditation scheme. This workincluded the development andadoption of national affiliationstandards across Australia,which is without a doubt anexcellent step forward for oursport. All State Associations areto be congratulated on theircontribution and continuedsupport to the nationalaffiliation scheme.

In addition, the new andconsistent national affiliationscheme required a range ofadministrative and managementchanges so that clubs couldnow re-affiliate prior to the endof the year. This allowsaffiliation benefits to be issuedand Club 10 Accreditationratings to be advised at the startof the new year.

In launching the Club 10scheme to the wider clubnetwork, Gymnastics Australiawas thankful to the AustralianSports Commission who alsoprovided additional “bonus”funding that allowed the sportto produce a National ClubAffiliation Kit. This kit providedthe means for distributing arange of promotional resourcesand benefits to clubs as they

Once again the year was extremely busy and rewarding for the Development Unit,which includes the two key areas of Education and Club 10. Both areas have continuedto grow and underpin all other areas of Federation work. My thanks and congratulationsto the National staffing team who have all committed enormous time and dedicationto their work areas – Nerine Cooper, Brad Edwards and Linda Pettit. Following is asummary report on the key activities undertaken within Education and Club 10.

affiliated. All elements were producedand designed to assist clubs in liftingtheir presentation to a professionallstandard now required across thesporting industry.

At the start of 2003 all clubs who hadbeen involved in the two year pilotscheme had the opportunity to applyfor Club 10 accreditation, based ontheir level of development andachievement of national benchmarks.It was extremely pleasing to see 78%of the clubs achieve Star 2 and aboveaccreditation, with 17% achievingaccreditation in the top two Starcategories. This is an outstandingachievement and ensures our sportwill continue to grow and develop asmember clubs continue to improvetheir management, operations andservice through undertaking the Club10 quality improvement program.

2003 also saw a key focus by NationalClub 10 Officers on the developmentof support resources. A special Club10 Officers Operations Manual wasreleased late December, via a webbased facility. This site provides Club10 Officers access to a large range oftemplates, example models andguidelines that are all tailoredspecifically to the sport of Gymnasticsand assist clubs in developing theirpolicies, procedures and resources.The site will continue to be developedthroughout 2004.

The Club 10 scheme has now becomewell entrenched into the sportsoperations and ensures that minimumbenchmarks and standards can beachieved by all clubs regardless oftheir location, size or the range ofGymsport programs they offer. The

Quality Improvement Checklist will becontinually monitored and updated toensure that industry standards andnew laws and/or amended laws areincorporated, ensuring Gymnasticsclubs are well prepared and canoperate successfully.

Congratulations and thanks must beextended to every club and StateClub 10 Officer who have workedextremely hard to develop and refineall elements of the Club 10 scheme.Thanks are extended to the Club 10Advisory Committee for their foresightand commitment to ensuring thesuccess and adoption of the nationalclub affiliation scheme.

CLUB 10 OFFICERS National - Nerine Cooper - Brad Edwards

ACT - Mary Hewett NSW - Aaron Bloomfield NT - Nerine Cooper QLD - Brenda Lofthouse

/ Kim Medcalf SA - Tamara Jerram TAS - Brad Edwards VIC - Christine Davidson WA - Sam March

CLUB 10 ADVISORY OFFICERS Jane Allen (GA) Nadine Weight (ACT) Kris Mathieson (NSW) Debbie Gill (NT) Wayne Hill (QLD) Phil Sinnott (SA) Sue Hope (TAS) Jane Farrance (VIC)

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2003 Year in Review

EDUCATION

2003 was an extremely busy year inthe Education area with a particularfocus on enhancing and refiningadministration procedures associatedwith our National AccreditationCourses. A new national ‘CourseSanction’ scheme was introducedwhich involves all States submittingtheir annual course calendar and theFederation providing sanction for anynational accreditation course to bestaged. This process helps ensureaccredited presenters are utilised forall accreditation courses, allows anational education calendar to beproduced each year and provides thesport with valuable statistical data inrelation to course participationnumbers and up-take of TechnicalMembership.Thanks are extended to all StateAssociation staff who have workedclosely with our National EducationCoordinator, Linda Pettit, to refine thesystem and procedures utilised. There

on their expertise andexperience in the area of coursepresenting.Work has also continued on theplanning of new educationresources to support GA’snational accreditation courses.

IN CLOSING

I wish to thank and congratulateall State Associations andNational staff who havesupported and contributed to theongoing developments withinthe Education and Club 10areas. I am confident that thesport of Gymnastics will continueto reap rewards in years tocome from the changes and newprocedures that have beenimplemented within both areasthroughout 2003.

Jenny Collins

2003 National CoursePresenters TeamTina Burger (QLD)Myles Cavill (QLD)Nerine Cooper (QLD)Robyn Crowe (VIC)Kerryn Cormick (VIC)Belinda Cox (NSW)John Dorrington (VIC)Kate Debnam (QLD)Brad Edwards (VIC)Petrina Hutchinson (VIC)Brooke Kneebush (VIC)Margaret Mary Opstelten (QLD)Alida Scott (WA)Lisa Shuck (VIC)Russell Smart (VIC)Kate Sigsworth (NSW)

is no doubt that this scheme will havemany long term benefits for the sport’seducation services.

The year also saw a growth inTechnical members with a total of2925 Coaches and Judges beingregistered with GA at the close of theyear compared to 2743 in the previousyear.

In addition, a number of FederationLevel 2 Coaching courses andGymsport Judging courses required re-accreditation with the AustralianSports Commission. All weresuccessfully completed and have nowgained national accreditation status.

GA has also continued theircommitment to course presentationthrough maintaining and coordinatinga national presenters team. This teamof expert presenters across allGymsports has been extremelyvaluable with many memberstravelling interstate to provide muchneeded support and assistance in thepresentation of national accreditationcourses. Congratulations to allrepresentatives who have beeninvited to be part of this team based

CLUB 10 BENEFITS

National Education TeamSharon Hartley (ACT)Eva Wycrota (NSW)Tim Coupland (QLD)Anita Hobson(QLD)Michaela Carey (QLD)Kate Johnson (SA)John Hargreaves (TAS)Matt Pywell (VIC)Jane Collins (WA)

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EVENTS REPORTShaun DoyleEvents Manager

Australian Championships

Throughout the year, sevenAustralian Championships weresuccessfully staged in variouslocations around Australia. Theseevents would not have beenpossible without the support of thehost State Associations and SportsManagement Committees(SMC)who assist enormously in thedelivery of the event.

Overall there was a 13% increasein the entries of the variousAustralian Championships. Thelocation of the RhythmicChampionships impacted on thenumber of entries to that event.

An international competition, theInternational CheerleadingChallenge was incorporated intothe National CheerleadingChampionships for the first time.Teams from USA and Australiacompeted in this successful event.Due to the success of this format,this event will stand alone nextyear with interest shown fromJapan and New Zealand.

The national participationprogram, AEROSkools continuesto give great support to SportAerobics with one whole daydevoted to this national schoolscompetition.

Following discussions with allSMCs and State Directors during2003, it was agreed that the eventprogram would be changed toimprove promotionalopportunities. This would also

minimise the number of actualevents during the year as this wastaking a toll on all volunteers andstate/national staff.

With the exception of Trampolinein 2004, the Olympic gymsports willstage a combined NationalChampionships in Sydney. This willbe the first time for many yearsthat all International and Levelscompetitors in these sports willcompete together. This event willbe known as the AustralianGymnastics Championships and willbe conducted in May 2004.

The remaining gymsports (SportsAcrobatics, Sport Aerobics,Cheerleading and Aussie Gymfest)will be combined into one eventalso in Sydney at the end ofSeptember. This new event will beknown as the Australian GymsportsSpectacular.

International Events

Two International events, CanberraCup and the Women’s InternationalLevels Challenge were held in 2003in conjunction with GymnasticsACT. Gymnastics Australia wouldlike to thank Gymnastics ACT andtheir event staff for allowing theseInternational events to be held inconjunction with their annual clubevent “Reach for the Stars”.

The Women’s International LevelsChallenge incorporating Australia,NZ and South Africa was held forthe first time. This was a greatsuccess as it gave our Level 7-10gymnasts a chance to represent

Australia and compete in front of ahome crowd. It has beenrecommended by the Women’s SMCthat this event become an annualevent to be held in conjunction withNationals Clubs in July 2004..

Once again the Canberra Cup provedto be a very important event for thedevelopment of Australia’s Junior Menand Women international athletes.Countries competing in 2003 wereChina, Japan, Canada, Switzerland,Germany and Wales.

2005 Artistic WorldChampionships

Following the successful bid for theArtistic World Championships in 2002,the World Gymnastics – Melbourne2005 Ltd company was establishedand supported by an Organising Teamconsisting of representatives fromGymnastics Australia, VictorianGovernment, City of Melbourne,Tourism Victoria, Melbourne 2006and Victorian Major EventsCorporation.

Planning is well on the way withdetailed plans established coveringadministration, operations,competition and marketing.

During the 2003 WorldChampionships in Anaheim, USA , theofficial international launch of theevent was held incorporating the FIGPresident and Executive members andaffiliated countries.

The event will also be a test event for2006 Commonwealth Games andstrong links have been establishedbetween the two organisations.

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2003 Year in Review

2006 Commonwealth Games

Gymnastics Australia and Melbourne2006 have entered into an agreementfor GA to assist with the staging ofthe gymnastics competition of the2006 Commonwealth Games. The GAevents management team willconduct and plan this event inconjunction with the overall M2006Games Organisation.

In Closing

Special mention should be made ofGeorge Tatai who oversees anddevelops all competition and trainingprograms for the Artistic and Rhythmicevents. His international competitionexperience is invaluable to GA and weare very appreciative of his support.

All the events conducted in 2003could not be staged without thesupport of the State Associations andthe many volunteers. Our thanks areextended to all personnel involved.

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GymnasticsAustralian Capital Territory

PRESIDENTRobert Weight

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORNadine Weight

MEMBERSHIPGymnasts 2,674Technical Members 43Clubs 9School Program 5400

2003 will go down in the ACT as the year of Events. The Associationconducted five major events during 2003, Women’s Level 4 – 6 NationalClubs, Men’s Australian Championships, Reach for the Stars, CanberraCup and the inaugural International Levels Challenge. Not surprisingthat ACT Gymnastics was awarded the 2003 Sport and Recreation ACTindustry award for event management

Management/Staff/SMC

The Association’s planning anddevelopment seminar held inOctober 2003 was verysuccessful with all Boardmembers attending. Theworkshop concentrated mainlyon our strategic plan and keyresult schedule.

We have met all and exceededmost of our performance targetfigures detailed in our strategicplan for 2003, this has resultedin ACT Gymnastics receiving a$6,000 performance bonus fromSport and Recreation ACT.

ACT Gymnastics is fortunate tohave a loyal band of volunteers,their assistance in conducting themajor events during 2003 wasinvaluable.

Major GymsportsHighlights

2003 saw a number of highlightsfor our gymsports:

MAG - AustralianChampionships held in theACT

WAG - First International LevelsChallenge held during Reachfor the Stars.

Sports Aerobics - AEROSkoolsprogram launched in the ACT.

Club 10 Update

Club 10 officer Mary Hewettcontinued her role during 2003;most of the clubs in the ACThave used the qualityimprovement checklist to assistin improving theiradministration, communicationand overall programdevelopment.

In Closing

On behalf of ACT Gymnastics Iwould like to thank Sport andRecreation ACT for providing anumber of professionaldevelopment opportunities for ourmembers and to all our volunteersand officials.

Thankyou for a great year.

Nadine Weight

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NEW SOUTH WALES

GymnasticsNew South Wales

PRESIDENTDon Bollard

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKris Mathieson/Aaron Bloomfield

MEMBERSHIPGymnasts 27,647Technical Members 985Clubs 166

I take great pleasure to commence the 2003 annual report by publicly thanking our many volunteers thathave worked tirelessly during 2003. Gymnastics NSW has been largely shaped by the commitment of ourvolunteers and is eternally grateful for this commitment.


After numerous years of dedicatedservice Peter Read stood down asPresident at the Annual General Meetingin June. Peter’s tireless dedication andservice to gymnastics will be longremembered and was appropriatelyrecognized through the award of LifeMembership. Don Bollard was proudlyelected as Peter’s successor and hasdemonstrated a similar commitment toNSW gymnastics. NSW also welcomedMs Helen Leys to the Board to fill a casualvacancy. Helen has a history within sportsadministration and her knowledge andexperience were welcome ingredientsto the already diverse skills base of theNSW board.

Adopting a new administrativeframework the beginning of 2003witnessed the introduction of thepositions of Sports Program Managerand Competition Coordinator. HelenColagiuri assumed the role of the StateSports Program Manager following aredefinition of her existing duties andRebecca Johnson was welcomed as theCompetition Coordinator. Thereclassification of the positions aimed todepartmentalise the Association,however it became apparent that theworkload of the Sports ProgramManager was too great for one personand the data entry requirement of thecompetition coordinator imposed asimilar burdensome workload. With theview to make the two positions morefunctional they were redistributed inSeptember, a move that saw Helenassume responsibil ity for theManagement and Competitionorganisation for MAG, WAG and RG andRebecca assuming congruentresponsibilities for ACRO, TRAMP, AERand GG.

To relieve the data entry requirementfor competitions and education, JamieSinko was a welcome addition to thestaff mix as the State Data Entry Officerin late July and Aaron Bloomfield was

employed in June as the Club 10 Officerfollowing the sad departure of JustinHayes and Sara Scott.

Following the appointment of a SportProgram Manager, the Association hasbeen extremely productive regarding thesports technical matters. To increasecommunication between the Associationand its members, highlights of SMCmeeting minutes commenced beingposted on the website, a technicalhandbook was produced for everygymsport and service level agreementswere drafted to clarify the responsibilitiesof SMC’s and the Association.

Major GymsportHighlights

During 2003 NSW athletes achievedoutstanding results in all gymsports. Themost noteworthy of these results includeAerobics Lauren Farry’s two world titlesat the ANAC and FISAF WorldChampionships , New South Walesawarded the Williamson Shield for thesecond consecutive year and NSW clubstaking out most National Clubs events.

Club 10 Update

Following a wonderful response 108 clubsin NSW were categorised under the Club10 scheme as star 2 or above followingthe 2003 audit. Of the 108 clubs 86 werecategorised as star 2, 15 were categorisedas star 3, three were categorised as star4 and New South Wales proudly hosts twostar 5 clubs.

Feedback from the participating clubssuggested that although the processis long the clubs could recognise thebenefits of Club 10 and a number ofclubs expressed interest to worktowards a star 4 rating following the2004 audit.

Level 1 Cheerleading and Level 2Trampoline Sports Courses wereincluded in the number of accreditationcourses that were offered in 2003 andKate Kinner and Theresa Knightsuccessfully attained level 1Kindergym Course Presenter Status.

In Closing

Gymnastics NSW is committed toproviding our clubs with the highestlevels of service and support. Ouremphasis upon the provision of thisservice will ensure that our memberclubs receive an even higher standardof service as we head into 2004.

Aaron Bloomfield(for Kris Mathiesen)

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NORTHERN TERRITORY

PRESIDENTDebbie Gill

MEMBERSHIPGymnasts 1142Technical Members 47Clubs 8

GymnasticsNorthern Territory


Following the AGM in September,we welcomed new Board ofManagement members, DixieBlake (Treasurer) and GillianFurniss (Vice-Chairperson). TracieMorgan took on the position ofBoard Member Sport following theresignation of Karl Metcalfe. Thepositions of Board MemberFacilities and Board MemberDevelopment remain unfilled.Debbie Gill continued asChairperson and Linda Robertsoncontinued as Board MemberBusiness.Our Development Officer, SharonHartley, continued to lift the profileof gymnastics in the NT. She hasbeen keeping gymnastics inschools, and schools in the gym,and never misses an opportunityto take her displays to shoppingcentres, community events, andanywhere else she can.Aydee Read replaced TracieMorgan as Administration Officerfor GNT. The conscientious effortsof both these ladies in providingthe Board with up to date andmeaningful information on whichrational and informed decisionscan be made is much appreciated.The Sports ManagementCommittee, comprising theTechnical Directors for eachgymsport, has proved a successfulalternative to the TechnicalCommittees which representedonly one gymsport. Susie Andersonjoined the SMC as WAG TD. BruceWhittaker, Debbie Gill, LindaRobertson and Lorelei Brigdenstayed on as TDs for MAG, RG,GG and ACR respectively.

2003 was the first full year for Gymnastics Northern Territory under itsnew corporate structure. The Association has moved ahead with thedevelopment of a culture of cooperation between Board members andbetween the Board and staff. Common goals have been identified,resulting in a strategic plan to which all are committed.


In 2003, NT had representatives atNational Championships for WAG,RG and ACR. Congratulations toKatie Strobel and Ashlea Beckett,our Sports Acrobatics Level 5Women’s Pair, for theirachievement of a bronze medal atNational Championships.In GG, our InterschoolCompetitions go from strength tostrength. This year we had 350primary school students competein the Alice Springs InterschoolCompetition.Despite AEROSkools not beingofficially launched in NT in 2003,Leanyer Primary School couldn’twait and have been running theprogram under the instruction ofPE teacher, Merryn Brown. Welldone.

Club 10 Update

Nerine Cooper, the NT Club 10Officer made two visits to NT in2003. Clubs are working towardsimproving, or at least maintainingtheir star rating. Of our eight clubsin NT, four are Star 3, three are Star2 and only one club is still at Star1.

In Closing

There are tough times ahead forGNT. We have come a long way inthe last two years, thanks to a lotof work from a small group ofpeople. External pressures aremaking it increasingly difficult forindividual clubs and even theAssociation to survive, let aloneprosper. Achievement of our goalswill be limited by our resources,both human and financial. A smallpopulation base remains ourbiggest impediment to success.

Debbie Gill

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2003 Year in Review

GymnasticsQueensland

PRESIDENTGraham Carey

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORWayne Hill


QUEENSLAND2003 witnessed increased membership, serviced by slightly fewer clubs where merges were theorder of the day. Technical membership grew to 625 and the performance of our Internationalathletes has excited the community. The Board focused on finalising a Strategic Plan for theAssociation and an Operational Plan was later developed by staff. Throughout the latter part of theyear concentration was placed on working with Sport Management Committees to develop theirown Business plans.


In June, by mutual agreement,the Management arrangementwith Gymnastics Australiaformally ceased. The assistanceGA continues to offer theAssociation is sincerelyacknowledged.

Staff roles were re-arranged tobring management of theAssociation into four key areas:Business, Services, Events andSport.

Emphasis was placed onproviding support to ourvolunteer SMC committees byadding 2 Sport Coordinators tostaff. Board, staff and SMCChairs conducted 2 meetingsthroughout the year toestablish guidelinespreparatory to developinggymsport business plans for thenext Olympic Cycle.

Major GymsportsHighlights

Whilst the focus of GQ isparticipation for all, theachievements of our eliteathletes who represent ourState and country greatlyenhances the image of oursport. We recognise the effortsof all our elite athletes whocompeted at National andInternational level. DanielleKelly, Lisa Skinner (Res),Vladimir Zakharov (Coach)Team Bronze medallists 2003Worlds warrant specialmention.

Club 10 Update

The uptake of the Club 10program has beenencouraging with 51 clubsnow participating and a further54 clubs committed toadvancing through this qualityimprovement program. 32clubs are deriving benefit fromthe iMIS database program.

In Closing

We welcome all cheerleaders toour sport for the first time and themany new members who aretouched by the many wondersgymnastics offers.

The growth and wellbeing of oursport is well assured by the devotedservice offered by our memberclubs, Administrators,Committees, members andvolunteers at club level, andespecially those who devote manyhours serving on SportManagement Committees and ourBoard of Management.

The willingness and capacity of ourstaff in embracing change has alsocontributed to a wonderful yearand benchmarked the health ofGymnastics Queensland.

Wayne Hill

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GymnasticsSouth Australia

PRESIDENTGrant Harrison

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPhillip Sinnott


SOUTH AUSTRALIA2003 has been a busy and successful year for Gymnastics SA, which washighlighted by approximately 75 past and present members attending theAssociation’s 50th Year Anniversary Celebrations. Throughout 2003 the corebusiness of the Association has remained focused on delivering qualityservices to Affiliate Clubs, Technical Members, Judges and Athletes.

2003 saw a change in Gymnastics SA’s Administration, following theresignation of Denzil O’Brien (April 2003) and the appointment of Phil Sinnott(July 2003).

Management/Staff/SMC2003/04 Office for Recreation andSport Funding enabled GSA tocontinue servicing member clubs viathe employment of the Club 10,Education and KindergymDevelopment Officers. The Officerscoordinated and delivered a widerange of support services toMetropolitan and Regional Clubsand Technical Members throughoutthe year. The Association alsoreceived further funding from ORSto support disability educationinitiatives and training workshops.

The resurrection of the Gymnasticsin Schools program has seenapproximately 30 schools and 3,600students participating in anintroductory gymsports program.The program has provided good linksto Club membership along withincreased usage of the State TrainingCentre.

Funding from the SPARC Foundationhas enabled GSA to facilitateworkshops involving Local andRegional Club Representatives. Theworkshops will assist GSA with thepreparation of a DisabilityDiscrimination Action Plan, to befurther developed in consultationwith Clubs in 2004.

Major GymsportsHighlightsCongratulations to all gymnasts,coaches and officials whorepresented South Australia andAustralia during 2003. Specialrecognition needs to be made of theachievements of Jacqui Dunn,member of the Australian Women’s

Bronze Medal team at the 2003 WorldChampionships.

Congratulations are also extended to SamOfford and Claire Xian who achieved, byinvitation, scholarships with the AIS, as wellas the South Australian Athletes who wererecipients of the 2003/04 SASI Scholarshipprogram

Thanks are also extended to the GymJETSstaff for their valuable contribution to theSouth Australian Junior Elite HighPerformance Program.

A highly successful gymsports calendarensured clubs and competitors enjoyed agood range of well run competitionsthroughout the year. Considerablepreparation and “behind the scene” workundertaken by SMC members andvolunteers guaranteed that each event wasfirst class in its delivery to junior and seniorathletes.

Club 10 UpdateIn 2003, sixteen Club 10 workshops wereconvened across metropolitan Adelaide,attended by over 50% of affiliated Clubs.The Club 10 workshops have provided agood structure for Clubs to participate in aprocess that ensures best practice andcontinuous improvement is delivered at thelocal level. Clubs have achieved the

following accreditation targets, as atDecember 2003. • Star 1 Accreditation - 59 Clubs • Star 2 Accreditation - 33 Clubs • Star 3 Accreditation - 6 Clubs.

In ClosingIn the later months of 2003, BoardMembers, SMC representatives and staffcommenced work on Gymnastic SA’s2004-2007 Strategic and Operational Plans.The strategies set out in the documents willsupport a planned approach to ourMember services and operations.

Through these strategies, we look forwardto working with the gymnastics communitytoward consolidating our local and statelevel governance, so that Gymsports arewell positioned to cater for continuedathlete and club achievements; growparticipation and membership; and furtherestablish athlete pathways, from grassroots to elite, schools to clubs, and athleteto coach/judge.

In closing, Gymnastics SA is indebted toour Member Clubs, Athletes andVolunteers for their support andcommitment, across the breadth of thegymsports. Thankyou to these people fortheir valuable contribution to the sport ofGymnastics.

Phillip Sinnott

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2003 Year in Review

PRESIDENTSue Hope


TASMANIA

GymnasticsTasmania


The Board of Managementfunctioned effectively throughout2003. The office of GymnasticsTasmania is ably co-ordinated byGaylene King and her efforts inthe areas of administration,registration and development ofour web page are outstanding.

WAG SMC has seen a rebuildingprocess during 2003 with bi-annual forums well attended bythe WAG community.


State Championships were wellsupported by WAG & TRP in2003, though numbers in MAG& RG continue at a low level. TheWAG Trans Bass Challenge washeld in conjunction with Statesand proved to be a great successwith Victoria promising to returnin 2004 with an additional team.It was also gratifying to have acontingent of mainland judgesassist on the day.

2003 has been a strong and positive year for Gymnastics in Tasmania. Registrations have continued ata high level – it is particularly pleasing to note the high number of retained athletes.

Club 10 Update

The Club 10 program has continuedto be developed during 2003. Theassociation has been ably assistedin this area by Brad Edwards,National Club 10 Officer.

One of his main achievements wasthe presence of over 70% of clubsattending the Club 10 launch inJanuary. Gymnastics Tasmania alsoappreciated the consistent club visitsover the year.

It is particularly pleasing to note thatTasmania has two Star 4 clubs – agood result for the small number ofclubs in the state.

In Closing

In conclusion I would like tothank all who contributed to astrong year for our associationand look forward to continuedgrowth in 2004.

Sue HopePresident

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VICTORIA

Major GymsportHighlightsThe highlight of the sportingyear was to have two Victoriansas part of the very successfulWAG National Team that wona bronze medal at the WorldChampionships. All our variousgymsports have reported manysuccesses during the year. Wehave been proud to send StateTeams, or to have Staterepresentation to all Nationalevents. Victoria now has fourclubs with WAG InternationalStream athletes. Rhythmic isvery proud that PennyBlackmore was the best-performed Australian at 2003World Championships. OurMAG program has doubled innumbers and showing verystrong quality. Our otherdisciplines continue to developand grow.

The event highlight was theWomen’s National Clubs eventconducted at, and inconjunction with, MaffraGymnastic Club. All whoattended were impressed withthe hospitality, organisation andpublicity the event gained.

2003 was a strong year for Victoria. Registrations continued toshow strong growth. With the next three years each offering agreat publicity platform for gymnastics with the, Olympic Gamesin 2004, World Championships in 2005 and Commonwealth Gamesin 2006. We expect to see gymnastics improve its publicrecognition and to see continued growth.

Club 10 Update

Club 10 was implemented to allclubs and a strong effort wasmade to engage clubs in theprocess. By the due date Victoriahad 47 Star 2 clubs, five at Starthree, 3 at Star 4 and one Star 5club. However a further 40 clubssubmitted the introductorycheck list in 2003 in readinessfor the 2004 cut off date. Club10 Officer Christine Davidson isdoing a great job assisting clubsin all areas of their operation,not limited to completing thechecklists

In Closing

Relationship with our supporters isstrong and we have extremely closealliances with Victorian Institute ofSport, Department of VictorianCommunities (Sport) and VicHealth.Support from Gymnastics Australiafor the International Stream WAGprogram was very welcome, andtheir support to all staff and SMCs isof great benefit to the State and thesport.

Yet again we boast an excellentBoard who lead and direct Victoriain a positive and open manner. Themembers all give freely of theirexpertise and time to gymnastics.Volunteers are the base on which oursport exists we honour and thankthem all. Beginning with the BoardMembers it continues through theSport Management Committees,Technical Members, Clubs andparents all who volunteer their timeand energy to gymnastics. I thankthem for their support.

Jane Farrance

GymnasticsVictoria

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PRESIDENTGeoff Sussman

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJane Farrance


2003 Year in Review

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

GymnasticsWestern Australia

PRESIDENTPeter Ruttledge

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORGratton Wilson


Gymnastics in Western Australia has had an outstanding year in all areas of operation. 2003 will be remembered for ourunprecedented success in the competition arena balanced with the delivery of a high level of service to our Affiliated Clubs, andthe achievement of small operating profit of $2,683 for the Association.

Without question the year’s highlights were the outstanding results of our Western Australian athletes, from the superb Bronzemedal of our Australian Women’s Team at World Championships, led by Allana Slater, to the selection of John Carroll in theAustralian Men’s team for World Championships (a first for WA since 1989), and the performances of our athletes at Nationaland other events.

Management/Staff/SMCEach of the disciplines was once againexpertly run by their own SMC. This yearhas seen the ongoing development of eachof the seven disciplines culminating in oneof the most successful competition periodsin the history of our sport. A special welldone must go to all State representativesin WA Gymnastic teams - gymnasts &officials - who proudly represented our stateat the National Championships and otherevents throughout the year.

Major Gymsport HighlightsCongratulations must go to ourInternational representatives; J.Carroll,M.Jozwiak and I.Greenwell (MAG); A.Slater, A.Lauren, D.Joura, and O.Vivian(WAG); C.Holloway, and K.Dolan (RG);L.Henville, M.Read, M.Davies, K. Gorman,H.Davies, S.Van Loenhout, A. Kane,C.Hayward, and C.Sargent (AER); and inInternational Women’s Levels N.Smith,J.Bolton, C.Keating, and K.Morgan.

Australian ChampionshipsMAG: in the Seniors J.Carroll took the AAsilver and gold on Pommels and Vault. TheU15 Team took the gold with M. Jozwiakgoing on to take gold in the AA andPommels, Rings, Vault and High BarWAG: WA returned with excellent resultsin both elite and levels. WA took out sevenof the ten gold on offer in the Senior andJunior International Divisions throughA.Slater, D.Joura, A.Lauren, and O.Vivian,and for the first time in six years ofcompetition WA won the Levels teammedal.RG: WA successfully hosted the RG NationalChampionships in July, and WA won 13gold in elite and levels divisions.AER: WA athletes won 12 gold, 3 silverand 2 bronze medals. Trudi Nurse won theNational Coach of the Year award withKieran Gorman winning National JuniorAthlete of the YearTRP: The team returned from Brisbane withsome solid team performances. With strongteam numbers there is certainly somethingto build on for the future.

ACRO: With a team of only twelveathletes a special congratulations is to goto K.Pudelek and C.Trigwell who won goldin the L7 Mixed Pairs.CHEERLEADING: The Perth AngelsCheerleaders returned home triumphant,completing a meritorious set of back-to-back victories (2002, 2003).GG: also continued to achieve at a highlevel. We saw the linking of gymnasticsand the arts through the introduction ofthe highly acclaimed Cirque deGymnastique, the successful annualGymFest event, the growth ofCheerleading, and the Wheel Team travelabroad on their first international trip in July.

At the WA Sports Federation’s Sport Starawards. Jo Richards and Nikolai Lapchinewon WA Coach of the Year, and KaronWilliams won WA Official of the Year.

Club 10 UpdateIn the membership area, we maintainedgood gymnast numbers despite thedecision of the PCYC not to affiliate. ThePCYC withdrawal has resulted in areduction in Club affiliations, and slightreduction in the Technical members.Notwithstanding, the strong membership,and range of events of offer has driven arecord number of participants atGymnastics WA events.

We have successfully launched the Club10 program to all affiliated Clubs and theprogram has been met with enthusiasm bythe majority of Clubs in WA.

In Closing2003 was an outstanding year in allareas of operation. It will beremembered in particular for theunprecedented success of our athleteson the International and Nationalstage and we can look forward withgreat optimism to building on thisoutstanding level of athleticperformance. Three other focus areasfor the future will be the furtherdevelopment of Clubs through theClub 10 program, continuedimprovement of the Association’sfinancial position, and the furtheringof our position to develop a dedicatedState gymnastics venue.

Thank you to the Clubs, Committees,Club Volunteers, Coaches, Judges,Athletes, staff, and all those in theRegional Associations for what hasbeen a very positive year. Gymnasticsis a great sport, and your support isappreciated in helping as manypeople as possible enjoy its qualities.Thank you also to our partners andmajor sponsors – the Department ofSport and Recreation, Healthway,WAIS, BHPBilliton; Woodside EnergyAustralia, Gymnastics Australia andChallenge Stadium.

Gratton Wilson

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APPENDICES - SPORT RESULTS

MEN’S ARTISTICNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – CANBERRA (July)

All Around TeamSenior International Philippe Rizzo (NSW/AIS) -Level 10 U/18 Sam Offord (SA/AIS) -Level 10 Open Peter Kismartoni (VIC) -Level 10 Combined New South WalesLevel 9 U/17 Chris Martin (NSW/NSWIS) QLDLevel 9 Open Luke Wiwatowski (NSW) NSWLevel 8 U/15 Martin Jozwiak (WAHPC) WALevel 8 Open Brett Gainsford (NSW) NSWLevel 7 U/13 International Michael Mercieca (NSW/NSWIS) QLDLevel 7 U/13 National Chris Reynolds (QLD) QLDLevel 7 Open Samuel Green (NSW) NSW

NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – SYDNEY (September)Champion Club: 1st - Nth Beaches Gymnastics (NSW), 2nd - Woollongong (NSW), 3rd - AirbourneDIVISION 1Floor: Northern Beaches Vault: Northern BeachesPommels: Northern Beaches Parallel Bars: Northern BeachesRings: Northern Beaches High Bar: Northern BeachesDIVISION 2Floor: Northern Beaches Vault: Northern BeachesPommels: Northern Beaches Parallel Bars: Northern BeachesRings: Airbourne High Bar: Northern BeachesDIVISION 3Floor: Northern Beaches Vault: Gold CoastPommels: Wollongong Parallel Bars: Northern BeachesRings: Northern Beaches High Bar: Northern BeachesDIVISION 4Floor: Northern Beaches Vault: Northern BeachesPommels: Northern Beaches Parallel Bars: PITRings: Northern Beaches High Bar: Northern BeachesDIVISION 5Floor: Epping YMCA Vault: WollongongPommels: NBG/Epping YMCA Parallel Bars: Epping YMCARings: Epping YMCA High Bar: Epping YMCADIVISION 6Floor: Northern Beaches Vault: Epping YMCAPommels: Northern Beaches Parallel Bars: Northern BeachesRings: Northern Beaches High Bar: Northern Beaches

Australian Youth Olympic Festival – Sydney, January2003

Team A: Josh Jefferis, Sam Offord, Sam Simpson,Daniel Read

Team B: Thomas Pichler, Adrian Janssen, Peter Hum,Michael Donnet

Coach: Igor Bespalov, Yu Bo, Viktor Trofimov

RESULTS:

Team Competition: Team A - 2nd, Team B – 4th

All Around: S. Offord – 8th

Apparatus Finals:Floor – J. Jefferis (4th), S. Offord (6th), D. Read (8th)Pommel Horse – S. Simpson (5th), J. Jefferis (8th)Rings – J. Jefferis (3rd), S. Simpson (5th), S. Offord (6th), D.Read (8th)Vault – J. Jefferis (6th)

Parallel Bars – J. Jefferis (1st), S. Simpson (6th), D. Read (7th)High Bar – J. Jefferis (4th), S. Offord (7th)

Jurassic Classic – Calgary, March 2003Team: Joel Moss, Josh Jefferis, Sam Simpson, Dane

SmithCoach: John Curtin

RESULTS:Team: 3rd

All Around: J. Moss (7th), J. Jefferis (8th), S. Simpson (9th),D. Smith (10th)

Apparatus Finals:Floor – S. Simpson (3rd), J. Moss (7th)Pommel Horse – S. Simpson (2nd), J. Jefferis (8th)Rings – J. Jefferis (5th), S. Simpson (6th)Vault – D. Smith (1st), S. Simpson (3rd)

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Parallel Bars – J.Jefferis (5th), J. Moss (6th)High Bar – J. Moss (3rd), J. Jefferis (5th)

French International, March 2003

Gymnasts: Philippe Rizzo, Pavel Mamin, Damian IstriaCoach: Vladimir Vatkin

RESULTS:

Apparatus Finals:High Bar - P. Rizzo (1st)

Turner Der Meister – World Cup – March 2003

Gymnasts: Philippe Rizzo, Damian Istria, Pavel MaminCoach: Vladimir VatkinRESULTS:P.Rizzo – Finals (Pommel Horse, Parallel Bars, High Bar)D. Istria – Vault (10th, High Bar (4th)

OBI Cup - Germany – 5th March 2003Gymnasts: Martin Jozwiak, Daniel Read, Peter Hum,

Sam OffordCoach: Paul Szyjko

RESULTSTeam: 4th

All Around: Martin Jozwiak (3rd)

AUS v NKL Liestal, Switzerland – 12th March 2003Gymnasts: Martin Jozwiak, Daniel Read, Peter Hum, Sam

OffordCoach: Paul SzyjkoRESULTS:Team: 1st

All Around: M. Jozwiak (2nd), P. Hum (3rd)

World Championships - Anaheim USA, August 2003

Team: Philippe Rizzo, John Carroll, Josh Jefferis, IanBartlett, Joel Moss, Pavel Mamin, Sam Simpson(Reserve), Adrian looney (Non Travelling Reserve)

Coaches: Sergei Chinkar, Vladamir Vatkin, John CurtinRESULTS:Team: 22nd

Apparatus Finals:High Bar – P. Rizzo (4th)

World University Games – Korea, August 2003Team: John Carroll, Joel Moss, Ashley Mullen, Arne

BoysenCoaches: Igor BespalovRESULTS:Team: 16th

All Around: J. Carroll (18th), A. Mullen (29th)

Junior Japan , September 2003Gymnasts: Josh Jefferis, Sam OffordCoaches: Viktor TrofimovRESULTS:All Around: J. Jefferis (4th), S.Offord (14th)Apparatus Finals:Floor – J. Jefferis (2nd), S. Offord (Finals)Rings – J. Jefferis (2nd)Vault - S. Offord (Finals)

Arthur Gander – World Cup, November 2003Gymnasts: Philippe RizzoCoaches: Vladamir VatkinRESULTS:All Around: 7th

Parallel Bars: 1st

DTB Cup – World Cup, November 2003Gymnasts: Philippe RizzoCoaches: Vladamir VatkinRESULTS:Apparatus Finals:Parallel Bars – 2nd

High Bar – 1st

Super Final:Parallel Bars – 2nd

High Bar – 2nd

Canberra Cup – Canberra, December 2003Gymnasts: Sam Offord, Ian Greenwell, Thomas Pichler,

Martin Jozwiak, Jonathon Chien, PresanthSellathurai

Coach: Igor Bespalov, Yu Bo, Xiong Songliang

RESULTS:All Around: S. Offord (6th), I. Greenwell (8th), T. Pichler(9th), M. Jozwiak (10th), J. Chien (11th)Apparatus Finals:

Floor – T. Pichler (2nd), M. Jozwiak (5th), S. Offord (8th),J.Chien (9th), I. Greenwell (11th)

Pommel Horse – P. Sellathurai (2nd), I. Greenwell (6th), M.Jozwiak (7th), S. Offord (10th), T. Pichler (11th), J. Chien(12th)Rings – S. Offord (1st), P. Sellathurai (2nd), T. Pichler (6th), I.Greenwell (10th), M. Jozwiak (11th), J. Chien (13th)Vault – S. Offord (5th), T. Pichler (6th), M. Jozwiak (7th), J.Chien (11th), I. Greenwell (12th)Parallel Bars – I. Greenwell (4th), P. Sellathurai (7th), S.Offord (8th), T. Pichler (9th), M. Jozwiak (10th), J. Chien

(13th)High Bar – I. Greenwell (5th), T. Pichler (6th), S. Offord (7th),M. Jozwiak (11th), J. Chien (12th)

Open Tour, Canada, March 2003(selected from 2003 Nationals Championships)Gymnasts: Robert Lewis, Adrian Pickering & Dane Wong(VIC); Kyle Thompson, Blake Lance & Brett Gainsford(NSW); Trent Lawrie, Jared Crunkhorn & Timothy Hayman(QLD) and Paul Black (SA).Coaches: Bruce Edwards, Rohan Kennedy.Judges: Rohan Kennedy, Kath Graham

Open Tour, Auckland NZ August 2003(Selected from 2003 National Championships)Level 9 Robert Lewis, Brett Gainsford, Owen Moulds, LukeIngham, Tae Tyrrel, Leigh Murphy, Nicholas Mullen , GuyWalterRESULTS: 1st and 2nd team placeLevel 8 Team Ryan Ansell, Brad Harrison, Glen Ng, DanielGraceRESULTS: 1st team placeCoaches: Bruce Edwards, Jamie Cannon, Daren WolfeJudges: Daren Wolfe, Lesley Thompson, Kath Graham,Brian Wade

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WOMEN’S ARTISTICAustralian Youth Olympic FestivalGymnasts Monette Russo

Stephanie MoorhouseKaren NguyenHayley TyrellNadia FairfaxLyn SilcockEmma ParkerAmy Lauren

Coaches Peggy LiddickGui Ping WangMisha BarabachMichelle DeHighdenVladimir Joura

Results Team 2nd,Monett eRusso1st AAStephanie Moorhouse 2nd AA

WOGA Classic and Parkettes InvitationalGymnasts Stephanie Moorhouse

Danielle KellyCoaches Mark Calton

Pacific Challenge – Anaheim, USAGymnasts Hayley Tyrell

Lisa SkinnerMonette RussoDanielle KellyJacqui DunnStephanie Moorhouse

Coaches Peggy LiddickVladimir ZakharovMisha BarabachYang Qing Hua

Judge Helen ColagiuriResults Team 4th

8 Nations Tournament Gronigen,NetherlandsGymnasts Allana Slater

Monette RussoStephanie MoorhouseLisa SkinnerDanielle Kelly

Coaches Peggy LiddickMark CaltonVladimir ZakharovNikolai Lapchine

Physio Keren FaulknerJudges Helen Colagiuri

Carol WeissResults Team 2nd

Monette Russo 7th AA

Friendship Classic USAGymnasts Lisa Skinner

Hayley WrightCoach Vladimir ZakharovResults Lisa Skinner 6th AA

Hayley Wright 8th AAWorld Championships Anaheim, USAGymnasts Monette Russo

Belinda ArcherAllana SlaterJacqui DunnStephanie MoorhouseDanielle KellyLisa Skinner

Coaches Peggy LiddickMisha BarabachNikolai LapchineShaoyi JiangValdimir ZakharovYang Qing Hua

Physio Keren FaulknerJudges Helen Colagiuri

Jill WrightResults Team 3rd

Monette Russo 12th AAAllana Slater 13th AA

Japan Junior, Yokohama, JapanGymnasts Monette Russo

Amy LaurenCoaches Misha Barabach

Vlaimir JouraJudge Jean LangResults Monette Russo 1st AA,1st UB, 1st BB

& 1st FX

Glasgow Grand PrixGymnasts Allana Slater

Stephanie MoorhouseCoach Nikolai LapchineResults Allana Slater 4th BB & 2nd FX,

Stephanie Moorhouse 4th UB

Marsillia Cup, Marseilles, FranceGymnasts Allana Slater

Belinda ArcherMonette RussoStephanie MoorhouseMelissa Munro

Coaches Nikolai LapchineMisha BarabachXiaoli Tang

Results Team 3rd

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DTB Cup, Stuttgart, GermanyGymnasts Allana Slater

Belinda ArcherCoaches Nikolai Lapchine

Xaoli TangResults Allana Slater 7th FX

Canberra Cup, CanberraGymnasts Monique Blount

Melissa MunroOlivia VivianDaria JouraChloe SimsAlyce ArrowsmithAshlee Woodward

Results Melissa Munro 2nd AAAlyce Arrowsmith 3rd AA

National Levels ChallengeFrom each Level (7 – 10) an Australian team was selectedat National Clubs to compete against teams from SouthAfrica and New Zealand. The competition was held inCanberra in December at the start of the Reach for theStars competition.

Level 7 Heather RathNicole SmithAllira WilliamsEmily WalkerJessica BoltonKate BishopMeagan Silvers

Coaches Kerri PorterJim Rickert

Results Australia A 1stAustralia B 2nd

Level 8 Corri KeatingCaitlin HannahKimberley DickNatasha JonesEmma LongmuirKaylin NorrisCourtney ParkTara Daniel

Coaches Desiree JonesJosh Holmes

Results Australia A 1stAustralia B 2nd

Level 9 Hui Nee ChinTamara GleaveKristy WhitingKaren MorganMichelle WilliamsEmily HollyoakSarah Clappers

Coaches Jessica Reynolds

Simone GreigResults Australia A 1st Team

Level 10 Chloe JacksonJessica McIlwraithMegan DowseNatasha HammannHolli LawlerAnthea HewettDanica Hilton

Coaches Kylie ShadboltBrad Spunner

Results Australia A 1st

Monette Russo (VIC)

Jacqui Dunn (SA)

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2003 European Tour Results

Gymnast Competition Results Gower Strasbourg 12th AA

23/02/03 Hoop 14 – 21.7Ball 12 - 20.95

Clubs 13 – 21.7 Ribbon 12 – 18.47

Gower Ljubljana 7th AA27/02/03 Hoop 7 – 18.7

Ball 6 – 18.9 Clubs 5 – 21.9 Ribbon 9 – 12.9

Gower Moscow Cup 35th AA06/03/03 Hoop 35 – 15.83

Ball 23 – 20.19 Clubs 38 – 17.09

Ribbon 35 – 16.16 Gower Ukraine 37th AA

Hoop 40 – 15.88 Ball 33 – 19.00 Clubs 39 – 16.57 Ribbon 30 – 18.38

Gower Thiais 23rd AA22/03/03 Hoop 24 – 17.57


Robertson Bourgas Hoop 16.92Ball 20.55Clubs 18.37Ribbon 18.4

Gower Calais 9th AAHoop 9 – 20.55


Final - Clubs 6th

Ribbon 3rd

Blackmore Latvia 12th AAHoop 19.8Ball 18.26Clubs 20.05Ribbon 16.98

RHYTHMIC

Gymnast Competition Results

Gower Poland 4th AAHoop

Ball

Gower Corbeil Hoop 22.00 Ball 16.97 Clubs 18.00 Ribbon 16.32

Blackmore Bratislava 11th AAHoop 76.55

Ball 6F Clubs 3F Ribbon 6F Blackmore Corbeil Hoop 19.65 Ball 17.1 Clubs 16.9 Ribbon 17.2 Blackmore Bourgas Hoop 17.3

Ball 19.5Clubs 18.17Ribbon 18.15

Blackmore Budapest 57th AAHoop 20.27Ball 18.80Clubs 21.25Ribbon 18.20

Vahala Budapest 81st AAHoop 19.55Ball 17.87Clubs 17.80Ribbon 17.75

Gower Budapest 64th AAHoop 20.17Ball 18.10Clubs 20.60Ribbon 16.47

Blackmore Bourgas Hoop 17.3Ball 19.5Clubs 18.17Ribbon 18.15

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2003 NATIONAL CHEERLEADINGCHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday 5th July, QLD

HOT SHOTSDance, Cheer & Chant1st Fit2Cheer Sapphires 8.752nd South East QLD Starletts 8.603rd Piranha Cheerleaders 7.90

Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st Fit2Cheer Sapphires 8.552nd South East QLD All Stars 7.953rd Strawberries & Cream Cheerl Team 7.60

ALL STARSDance, Cheer & Chant1st Perth Angels 9.352nd Townsville Dance & Cheerleading 8.603rd UOW Wildcats 8.50

Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st Perth Angels 9.20=2nd UOW Wildcats 8.35=2nd Townsville Dance & Cheerleading 8.35

OPENDance, Cheer & Chant1st Acrobatic Fanatics 8.852nd Cheersport Townsville/Thuringowa Snr 8.503rd Sydney Xtreme All-Stars 8.35

Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st Acrobatic Fanatics 9.102nd Cheersport Townsville/Thuringowa Snr 8.653rd Sydney Xtreme All-Stars 7.90

JUNIOR SCHOOLSDance, Cheer & Chant1st Gladstone Central Crystals 8.652nd Beaudesert State High School Junior 7.953rd Burnside Bandits 7.85Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st Gladstone Central Crystals 7.902nd Kirwan State High School Junior 7.75

SENIOR SCHOOLSDance, Cheer & Chant1st John Paul College Starz 9.152nd Helensvale State High School 8.303rd Kirwan State High School 8.00

Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st John Paul College Starz 9.152nd Kirwan State High School Senior 7.55

GENERAL GYMNASTICS

OVERALL1st Perth Angels 18.552nd John Paul College Starz 18.303rd Acrobatic Fanatics 17.95

INTERNATIONAL CHEERSPORT CHALLENGEDance, Cheer & Chant1st Perth Angels 9.352nd John Paul College Starz 9.153rd Acrobatic Fanatics 8.85

Tumbling, Stunts & Dance1st Perth Angels 9.202nd John Paul College Starz 9.153rd Acrobatic Fanatics 9.10

SPIRIT STICK AWARDTownsville Dance & Cheerleading

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12th World Gymnaestrada,Lisbon PortugalTeam Aus ’03

Team ManagementHead of Delegation:Matt ConnellTeam Manager:Nerine CooperAssistant Team Managers:Brad Edwards (National Stand Co)Margaret-Mary OpsteltenNational Stand Assistant:Karl Godau

PIT GymnasticsAnnette DorringtonAnthony DorringtonKate DorringtonJohn DorringtonPetrina HutchinsonMaureen Kear

Scallywaggs Gym for KidsEmma BransonPaul BransonSusan BransonAnne DalyMichaela DalyAnna GuilbertKerry GuilbertOlivia GuilbertRhiannon Johnson - McCartenSophie LatellaKim McCartenBrenden McNeeNatalie McNeeKarlie McNeeAmanda PooleGavin PooleKit PooleRod PooleLouise RiceMarcial RiveraDeborah SamuelHayley SamuelAshley WheelerLorraine WheelerKim Wilson

Gladesville RSL Gymnastics ClubChristine AldridgeJordan AldridgeSophie BennettDon BollardElla ChambersJanelle ChambersMichael Chambers

Sigrid ChambersGraham ChurchillJason ChurchillKristine ChurchillRobyn ChurchillKerri CookNerida CookJune CrowleyLaureane Ettiene-WalshNadine Ettiene-WalshRachel GrantPaul HarrisLaura HespeAlan HoyElise HoyMaree HoyDeb JanssonMorgan JanssonCarolyn McLeodSally McleodRobert OsborneKatherine Osborne CrowleyLucia Osborne CrowleyAlyce Reid-Maguire

Goulburn Valley Gymnastics ClubLisa BurgenerMegan CooneyCarmel LancasterKate LancasterGeoff LongHelen LongKara LongSarah MaclaughlinDiane Murphy Jacinda Murphy Heather MadgwickPaige MadgwickStephanie Wagdin

Gosford GymnasticsAndre AndrewsSarah AndrewsShaun AndrewsClaire BirdGabrielle BirdEllie CarrollLibby CarrollMatthew CarrollAlexandra CroweAngela CroweAshlee CroweGregory CroweBen Gilbey

Kate GilbeyLesley GilbeySarah GilbeyCatherine GreeningDianne GreeningSamantha HardieMatthew HensonCherie LangelaarDianne McInnes-MooreKoby MooreDylan MooreTegan MooreAshley MorgansJacqueline MyersAmy NewsomVictoria NewsomKatie OutzenMichaela PendletonBryna RobinsonJill RobinsonChristopher WellsHayley WellsJulie Young

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SPORT AEROBICS2003 Australian ChampionshipsMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, VIC29th – 31st August 2003.Snr Elite Male: Chris Behan (NSW)Snr Elite Female: Emily Sharp (SA)Snr Elite Mixed Pair: T Syphers and M Hayward (ACT)Snr Elite Trio: L Henville, M Davies, M Read (WA)Novice Female: Elizabeth Kane (WA)Novice Trio: E Kane, B Tung, V McCann (WA)Snr Youth Female: Chloe Sargent (WA)Snr Youth Male: Kieran Gorman (WA)Snr Youth Trio: K Parker, C Ramsden,

M Crawford (VIC)Snr Youth Group: A Smith, R Low, J Flack,

J Pashula (VIC)Intl Youth Female: Alexandra Kane (WA)Intl Youth Male: Martin Warren (QLD)Intl Youth Trio: K Belovari, J Todd,

B Cheah-Lord (QLD)Intl Youth Group: K Cross, N Cooke, E Simons,

S Richardson (VIC)Jnr Youth Trio: A Nicholson, L Yang, A leong (VIC)Jnr Youth Group: J Geeve, A Burgess, C Murphy,

C Harris (NSW)Jnr Female Level 1: Melissa Burke (VIC)Jnr Trio Level 1: A Cormack, C Lancaster,

E Poletto (NSW)Jnr Group Level 1: K Wilson, E Burgess,

A Athanasio, C McDiarmid (NSW)Intl Female Level 1: Alissa McGlashan (NSW)Intl Trio Level 1: M Kenny, N Franklin, B Heinus (QLD)Intl Group Level 1: A McGlashan, F Wainwright,

W leahy, C Hacek (NSW)Snr Female Level 1: Georgina Harvey (NSW)Snr Trio Level 1: T Ashworth, G Harvey,

A West (NSW)Snr Group Level 1: Heidi Correll, D Rule, E Falting,

K Smith, A Greig,S McInerney (SA)

Jnr Female Level 2: Chelsea Carroll (WA)Jnr Group Level 2: H Thek, T Mason, C Nadel,

H Adcock (VIC)Intl Female Level 2: Tamzen McAlpine (WA)Intl Trio Level 2: K Miller, K Smith, A Gazzola (VIC)Intl Group Level 2: L Morse, L Murtagh, A Skelton,

E Prowse, C Jubber (VIC)Snr Female Level 2: Lauren Campbell (VIC)Snr Trio Level 2: C Vannatter, C Wetherman,

S Bezzina (VIC)Snr Group Level 2: C Borberg, G Carey, K Rowe,

K Lack, L Campbell (VIC)Adult Female Level 2:N Keentok (NSW)Adult Trio Level 2: J Gammon, T Rowe, J Marsh (WA)Intl Female Level 3: A Salerno (WA)Snr Female Level 3: Samantha Rowney (WA)Snr Trio Level 3: J Pekar, K McCormick,

A Williams (NSW)Snr Group Level 3: A Gates, E Ballin, E Hudson,

J Martelli, N Melacrinis (NSW)Step Team: B Humble, W Herring, T Lianos,

C Suckling, E Scott, M Roberts (WA)

International ToursIAF Suzuki World Cup, Japan: 18th – 20th April 2003Head of Delegation/ Judge Karon WilliamsCoach Trudi NurseMedical Officer Jacque HarperEmily Sharp (IF) 11th

Carly Rees (IF) 12th

Chris Behan (IM) 11th

Tim Crowe & Kelly Piper (MP) 4th

Leah Henville, Melissa Read,Melissa Davies (Trio) 3rd

Kieran Gorman (VY) 4th

Kieran Gorman, Hannah Davies,Summer Van Loenhout (YVT) 3rd

Emily O’Hagen (YV) 11th

Alexandra Kane YJV) 4th

AFLAC International Cup, Japan: 5th May 2003Head of Delegation Karon WilliamsLauren Farry (IF) 1st

Carmen Hayward (IF) 8th

ANAC World Championships, Florida USA: 31st July - 4th

August 2003Head of Delegation Karon WilliamsCoach Anthony IkinLauren Farry (IF) 1st

La Shae Pentony (IF) 16th

Carmen Hayward (IF) 19th

Chris Behan (IM) 13th

Sandi Carmichael (YV) 4th

Chloe Sargent (YV) 7th

Emily O’Hagen (YV) 9th

IM - Individual MaleIF - Individual Female

YJV - Youth Junior VarsityYV - Youth Varsity

MP - Mixed Pair

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MEMBERSHIP STATISTICSETATS 3002 2002 1002 0002 9991 8991 7991 6991 5991

TCA 476,2 003,2 547,1 008,1 118,1 122,1 755,1 601,2 300,2

WSN 476,72 393,52 397,22 537,91 754,81 759,61 031,02 156,03 284,62

TN 241,1 571,1 791,1 461,1 061,1 010,1 212,1 723,1 233,1

DLQ 047,02 162,02 010,81 895,51 727,81 183,31 578,31 765,41 593,51

AS 876,41 950,41 648,41 170,11 624,11 523,11 613,41 368,51 227,4

SAT 124,2 555,2 267,1 583,1 096,1 524,1 936,1 777,1 457,1

CIV 343,91 386,81 382,61 933,61 789,81 390,71 277,61 329,81 029,61

AW 328,5 773,6 989,6 631,6 453,6 067,6 093,8 568,8 059,8

LATOT 864,49 308,09 526,38 822,37 216,87 271,96 198,77 970,49 855,77

2003 TECHNICAL REGISTRATIONS

ETATS 3002 2002 1002 0002 9991 8991 7991

TCA 34 23 83 93 33 74 74

WSN 589 698 258 509 077 418 268

TN 74 44 55 65 25 86 56

DLQ 526 975 606 484 956 265 125

AS 562 872 832 432 752 972 592

SAT 16 76 36 37 26 56 55

CIV 896 336 216 636 826 626 996

AW 302 412 122 232 722 622 202

SIA 7 9 8 8 9 9 0

AG 31 01 0 0 51 01 0

LATOT 749,2 267,2 396,2 766,2 217,2 607,2 647,2

2003 ATHLETE REGISTRATIONS

ETATS 3002 2002 1002 0002 9991 8991 7991

TCA 9 9 8 7 8 8 21

WSN 661 691 581 971 322 081 671

TN 8 11 11 01 11 8 8

DLQ 631 931 931 931 741 521

AS 89 601 201 011 701 45 06

SAT 31 41 81 81 11 31 41

CIV 401 211 301 711 711 311 411

AW 94 56 45 45 15 46 47

LATOT 385 256 026 436 576 565 854

2003 AFFILIATED CLUBS

TROPSMYG 3002

GAM 530,5

GAW 726,71

GR 785,1

GG 088,06

REA 807

PRT 867,2

ORCA 267

LATOT 763,98

TROPSMYG 3002

GAM 291

GAW 845

GR 23

REA 01

PRT 02

ORCA 41

LATOT 618

JUDGES BY GYMSPORT

ATHLETE BY GYMSPORT

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EXTRACT FROM AUDITEDFINANCIAL REPORT 2003BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2003

Last Year This Year

MEMBERS FUNDS791,446.20 Opening Balance 626, 125.35

-165,320.85 Surplus (Deficit -) for the year 30,789.95

626,125.35 656,915.30

Represented by:CURRENT ASSETS

500.00 Petty Cash 500.0036,183.39 Cash on Deposit - ANZ Bank 37,313.12

590,861.36 Short Term Investments - at cost 622,500.00ANZ Cash Management Account 253,384.81

354,196.62 ANZ Bank Account AGF 127,672.62215,590.85 Trade Debtors 150,204.11

-1,500.00 Less Provision for Doubtful Debts -1,500.0028,000.00 Other Debtors 19,599.963,333.00 Office Rental Bond 9,165.73

15,773.27 Prepayments 124,118.08156,576.31 Stock on Hand 144,606.64111,070.18 Work in Progress 87,569.68

1,510,584.98 1,575,134.75INVESTMENTS

80.00 Kidskills Australia Pty Ltd - at cost 80.00

FIXED ASSETS321,098.87 Furniture & Fittings - at Cost 322,404.40229,042.09 Less Provision for Depreciation 238,007.2792,056.78 84,397.13

1,602,721.76 TOTAL ASSETS 1,659,611.88

CURRENT LIABILITIES241,997.72 Trade Creditors & Accrued Expenses 426,948.7331,290.40 GST Liability 61,612.49

Membership Fees in Advance - 2004 56,262.5011,637.46 Provision for Long Service Leave 13,250.0471,156.83 Provision for Annual Leave 43,921.14

328,447.54 Prepaid Government Grants & Sponsorship 394,984.8813,434.07 State Technical Membership Funds Held14,489.14 Trust Funds - Individual Members

Trust Funds - Commonwealth Gymnastics Fed. 5,716.80264,143.25 Trust Funds - 2003 World Gymnaestrada976,596.41 Deduct Total Liabilities 1,002696.58

626,125.35 NET ASSETS 656,915.30

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TRADING & PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2003

Last Year This Year

201,777.37 Merchandise Sales 191,856.83141273.77 Opening Stock 156,576.31145723.09 Add Purchases & Stock Overhead Costs 125,897.73286996.86 282,474.04156576.31 Deduct Closing Stock 144,606.64130,420.55 Cost of Merchandise Sold/Written Off 137,867.40

71,356.82 Gross Profit(Loss) from Trading 53,989.43

Membership & Affiliation Revenue32,000.00 Affiliation Fees - State Associations 32,000.00

187,074.21 Technical Membership 208,986.64343,680.00 Member Registration Fees 368,609.09562,754.21 609,595.73

Less Direct Membership Expenses74,113.67 Membership Expenses 50,198.5714,700.95 Kindergym Registrations 13,105.36

-49,077.56 Net Membership Insurance -55,366.0639,737.06 7,937.87

523,017.15 Net Income from Membership 601,657.86

Sponsorship & Royalties Etc.5,960.70 Licence Fees Received 9,926.48

94,739.54 Sponsorship General 56,533.05100,700.24 66,459.53

424,200.00 Government Grant Income 378,900.00

Other Income44,099.04 Interest Received 53,154.6019,800.00 State Registration Scheme 28,865.0020,000.00 GymSkools Management Fees 14,500.00

- 2005 World Championships Administration Fee 5,000.00- Capital Profit on Redemption of Investments 34,346.36

3,946.97 Sundry Income 827.44561.28 Disposal of Fixed Assets 4,946.08

88,407.29 141,639.481,207,681.50 TOTAL INCOME 1,242,646.30

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EXTRACT FROM AUDITEDFINANCIAL REPORT 2003

2003 Year in Review

OPERATING & ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

Last Year This Year39,925.00 Accounting / Audit Fees 41,000.005,249.51 Bank Charges & Govt Taxes 3,850.88

330.00 Cleaning & Waste Removal 2,817.941,882.41 Computer & General Consultancy Costs 389.13

27,952.50 Depreciation 27,840.254,756.56 Electricity & Gas 5,614.23

33,497.15 Expenses - National Office Staff & Board 33,904.692,270.75 General Expenses 1,405.198,132.96 Insurance - AGF 8,897.867,014.07 Internet Costs 7,332.23

19,930.31 Lease of Equipment 20,806.126,412.60 Legal Fees 100.00

43,640.61 Marketing & Sponsorship Expenses -51,378.91 Meeting Expenses 45,441.90

819.82 Motor Vehicle Expenses 1,290.61- Office Relocation Expenses 21,549.97

14,611.40 Payroll Tax 13,429.3616,232.63 Postage & Courier 13,502.1917,179.02 Printing Stationery & Photocopying 18,328.833,196.50 Promotions / Goodwill/Public Relations 1,426.191,559.01 Rates & Taxes 1,305.35

39,996.00 Rent of Premises 44,037.983,731.04 Repairs & Maintenance 2,935.281,444.09 Resource Library Materials 1,042.71

748,161.34 Salaries & Leave Provisions 789,705.893,838.83 Salaries / Indirect Costs 4,305.03

429.52 Staff Training & Amenities 1,177.235,389.02 Subscriptions, Registrations & Affiliations 7,517.62

71,345.03 Superannuation Contributions 81,235.8128,510.59 Telephone & Facsimile Expenses 31,716.171,575.22 Travel & Accomodation 1,786.93

14,259.80 Workers Compensation Insurance 16,761.16

1,224,652.20 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,252,454.73

-16,970.70 Net Operating Surplus (-Deficit) (Excluding Project -9,808.53Funding and Extraordinary Item

65,977.85 Net Surplus from Projects carried out during year 40,598.38-214,328.00 Extraordinary Item - Loss Great China Circus Project 40,598.38

-165,320.85 Net Surplus (-Deficit) for year 30,789.95

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NOTES TO FINANCIALSTATEMENTS

Investments The Federation has a 20% holding (80shares of $1) in a private company Kidskills Australia PtyLtd. These shares were acquired to facilitate theprocessing of grant funds to this venture the aim of whichis to promote Gymnastics in schools initially in Tasmania,Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

All Current Liabilities have been reviewed and reflectall known liabilities of the Federation

Income TaxThe AGF is exempt from Income Tax.

Government Grant and Sponsorship monies receivedin 2003 that will be expended in the first half of 2004 areincluded as current liabilities on the basis that these fundswould be refundable in the event that they were notexpended in the manner for which they were provided.

Employee BenefitsProvision has been made for Long Service Leave andAnnual Leave in accordance with Statutory Obligations.

Economic DependencyThe AGF is substantially reliant on appropriations of fundsfrom the Australian Sports Commission to fund currentlevels of operation.

ConstitutionThe Australian Gymnastic Federation Inc is an associationincorporated under theAssociations Incorporations Act of the ACT on 14th August1981, Registered Number A827.

Notes to Financial Statementsfor the year ended 31st December 2003These notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements.

Statement of Accounting PoliciesThe accounts of this entity (which is a ‘non-reporting’entity) have been prepared in accordance withapplicable statements of Accounting Concepts andAccounting Standards.

Results for YearThe Federation made a profit of $30,789.95 for theyear (2002 – loss $165,320.85).

Short Term Investments at Cost are Fixed InterestHybrids listed on the Stock Exchange the marketvalue of which was $630,670 at 31st December 2003.

The Furniture, Fittings and Equipment have beenvalued at cost less an appropriate provision fordepreciation based on the remaining useful life ofeach asset.

The Trade Debtors have been reviewed and in theopinion of management are all recoverable in thenormal course of business.

Stock on Hand has been reviewed and re-valuedto the lower of cost or net realisable value. The netresult of this is a write down of $16,935 (2002$12,940) that is reflected in the trading gross profit.This stock represents items held for resale at the AGFoffice.

Work in Progress (projects) has been reviewed andis valued at cost. It is believed the value shown isfully recoverable on completion of the various projectsin 2004.

GymnasticsAustralia

2003 Year in Review

AWARDSTed Trainer – NSWBret Hudson – NSWAndrei Kravtsov – QLDPhilippe Rizzo - NSWWomen’s ArtisticMonique Allen – NSWJan Bedford – WAJoanna Hughes – VICWanita Lynch – WAJulie-Anne Monico – ACTVal Norris – WALisa Read – NSWVal Roberts – VICKerry Bayliss – SALeanne Rycroft – SAKylie Shadbolt – QLDRebecca Stoyel – SAJenny Smith – WAMarina Sulicich – SAMichelle Telfer – WAKellie Wilson – QLDSalli Wills – WAZeena McLaughlin – VICLisa Skinner – QLDAllana Slater – WATrudy McIntosh – VICJacqui Dunn - SAMonette Russo - VICRhythmic GymnasticsKaren Ho – WAKasumi Takahashi – VICDanielle LeRay - NSWSport AerobicsJuanita Little – NSWDean Wright – VICLisa Osborne – VICPatsy Tierney – SAAnthony Ikin – QLDEmily Sharp - SA

LIFE MEMBERST.H. (Harry) Morris*W.E. (Bill) Wilson*J.R. (Jack) Carey*J.J. (Jim) Brown*J.A. (Jim) ThompsonL.M. (Lance) OttoV.L. (Val) BeitzelF.T. (Frances) CramptonJ.E. (Jim) BarryK.B. (Ken) WilliamsonE.A. (Anne) BighamR.B. (Bob) WherrettJ. (Jeff) ChealesM. (Margaret) Lanz* Deceased

AWARD OF MERITGraham Bond – QLDJoan Caelli – VICBarry Cheales – QLDStan Davies – VICEna Duffield – QLDNelleck Jol – WAJane Schmid – NSWMaureen Strauss – WAPhil Teare – VICChris Timpson – ACTJohn Wilby – QLDDexter Lorbach – VICAnne Bigham – SAJeff Cheales – QLDMargaret Lanz – VICAlistair Low – VIC*Frank Vig – QLDKen Williamson – VIC/ACTPeter Chen – NZLKeith Russell – ANYoshiteru Matsuzaki – JPNJohn Atkinson – GBR

Bob Wherrett – TASWarwick Forbes – ACTJu Ping Tian – ACTDr Peter Fricker – ACTDr Don McIntosh – VICLee Caelli – VICGene Schembri – ACTJonathan Hooper – VICDavid Zuker – VICKym Dowdell – QLDSteve Chetkovich – WAJacky Wood – ACTGeorge Tatai – VICTony Davis – VICHelen Colagiuri – NSWTim Quinlivan – QLDPeter Read - NSWKathleen Graham – ACTElizabeth Chetkovich – WAMargaret Mary Opstelten – QLDAllen Cullen – NSWKaron Williams – WAPamela Ryan - NSWDanica Mladenovic - ACTJillian Wright - VICJean Lang - NSW* Posthumously

ROLL OF HONOUR - GYMNASTSMen’s ArtisticGraham Bond – QLDShaw Byng – NSWStan Davies – VICBrennon Dowrick – ACTBenny de Roo – NSWPeter Hogan – NSWPeter Lloyd – VICKen Meredith – QLDLindsay Nylund – WA

FIG ELITE PINSMen’s ArtisticPhillip Cheetham NSW 1979Lindsay Nylund WA 1979Werner Birnbaum NSW 1981Shaw Byng NSW 1983Robert Edmonds QLD 1983Gennady Glyberman VIC 1983Ken Meredith QLD 1983Minouru Yamazaki NT 1983Grant Carlyon QLD 1987Tim Lees VIC 1987Brennon Dowrick ACT 1989Peter Hogan NSW 1989Bret Hudson NSW 1995Andrei Kravtsov QLD 1999Philippe Rizzo NSW 2000Women’s ArtisticKerry Bayliss SA 1979Marina Sulicich SA 1979Kellie Wilson QLD 1984Keri Battersby VIC 1984Debbie Graham NSW 1985Leanne Rycroft SA 1985Monique Allen NSW 1987

Kellie Larter TAS 1987Lisa Read NSW 1987Carolyn Stewart NSW 1987Katie Watts VIC 1987Jenny Clack WA 1989Jodie Rogers NSW 1989Kylie Shadbolt QLD 1989Michelle Telfer WA 1989Jane Warrilow WA 1989Joanna Hughes VIC 1991Julie-Anne Monico ACT 1991Brooke Gysen WA 1992Lisa Moro VIC 1995Kirsty-Leigh Brown NSW 1995Ruth Moniz NSW 1995Lisa Skinner QLD 1996Jenny Smith WA 1996Trudy McIntosh VIC 1999Allana Slater WA 1999Brooke Walker VIC 1999Jacqueline Dunn SA 2001Rhythmic GymnasticsKaren Ho WA 1983Ann Maree Kerr VIC 1983

Antonietta Guida WA 1985Kristy Darrah WA 1997Leigh Marning NSW 1999Bree Robertson NSW 1999Danielle LeRay NSW 1999Sport AerobicsMichael Betts QLD 1995Juanita Little NSW 1995Sonya Shepherd WA 1995Patsy Tierney SA 1995Eddie Walton WA 1995Dean Wright VIC 1995Todd Butland QLD 1996Trampoline SportsAdrian Wareham VIC 1999Ji Wallace QLD 1999Jacinta Harford VIC 1999Sports AcrobaticsChantelle Blackburn QLD 2000Megan Bolton QLD 2000Elena Armenis QLD 2002Tara Busbridge QLD 2002Veronica Gravolin QLD 2002

GymnasticsAustralia

Brooke Winzer - VICKira Morrison - SASandi Carmichael - SALauren Farry - NSWLeah Henville - WAMelissa Read - WAMelissa Davies - WAKieran Gorman - WAHannah Davies - WASummer Van Loenhout - WATrampoline SportsJi Wallace – QLD

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