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Australian Levels Program Summary of Program Framework


Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3�

Overall Goals of the WAG Australian Levels Program ....................................................... 3�

Guiding Principles of the WAG Australian Levels review .................................................... 4�

One United WAG Stream .................................................................................................... 5�

The WAG ALP Framework.................................................................................................. 6�

The WAG Competition Structure – National and International Levels ................................ 7�

The WAG National Levels Program .................................................................................... 8�

National Levels ................................................................................................................ 8�

Physical Testing Program ............................................................................................... 9�

Skill Development Program ............................................................................................. 9�

WAG International Levels Program................................................................................... 10�

Open Division Concept ..................................................................................................... 11�

Athlete Pathway ................................................................................................................ 12�

The Foundation Program .............................................................................................. 12�

The New WAG National Levels Program .......................................................................... 14�

Direct Benefits to Gymnasts, Coaches and Clubs ........................................................ 14�

Appendix 1: ....................................................................................................................... 17�

Appendix 2: ....................................................................................................................... 18�

Appendix 3: ....................................................................................................................... 20�

This document may be read in combination with the New WAG ALP L1-10 Skill Content.


INTRODUCTION The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) National Levels and International Levels Program

2009 – 2012 has been revised to better align the program with current Gymnastics Australia

strategic direction and to assist WAG in reaching its’ full potential in terms of athlete and

technical membership numbers.

The new WAG Australian Levels Program beyond 2015 (incorporating International and

National Stream) has been structured to provide gymnasts with an inclusive, attainable and

challenging sport program. The new Australian Levels Program will continue to provide

appropriate pathways that allow gymnasts, irrespective of their ability, to develop to their full

athletic potential.

Overall Goals of the WAG Australian Levels Program

A revised WAG Australian Levels program has the overall goals of:

• Increasing WAG membership numbers (clubs, athlete and technical members)

• Increasing the rate of involvement and retention of athletes at the grassroots levels

(Level 0 to 2) and moving past the foundation level (to Level 3)

• Providing one clear, progressive and attainable pathway for gymnasts to move

through the Australian Levels Program

• Identifying athletes to the appropriate training pathway

• Providing a National Levels program that enables all States to field (state) teams to

the National Championships at Levels 7-10

• Facilitating the movement of athletes from sports participation to the gymnastics

workforce.


Guiding Principles of the WAG Australian Levels review The guiding principles in the revision of the WAG Australian Levels program were:

• One pathway - National Levels Program will provide ONE clear, progressive and

attainable pathway for gymnasts

• Sustainable - The National Levels program will have longevity - allowing it to be

used across more than one Olympic cycle.

• Motivational - The National Levels program will provide all participants with the

confidence, competence and motivation to progress through the levels

• Relevant and retentive - The National Levels program rewards will be relevant to

participants and will encourage ongoing progression through the levels (promoting

retention seamlessly from one level to the next)

• Progressive and Developmental - The National Levels program contains skills that

are progressive and developmental in nature

• Reliable and Rewarding - The National Levels program has valid and reliable

assessment of performance outcomes (competitive & developmental), with tangible,

attainable rewards.

• Ultimate success - The ultimate success of the National Levels Program will be

evident by the realisation of talented gymnasts identified and developed throughout

the system.

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Skill Development Program The Skill Development Program includes teaching method and skill progressions. It will be

developed and be available with the program package in the subsequent years.

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1. WAG National Levels Skills Program and Competition Format

a. Include Routine content, videos, music and technical content

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The New WAG National Levels Program

Direct Benefits to Gymnasts, Coaches and Clubs The introduction of the new ALP framework provides many benefits to our member clubs.

Compulsory Program Benefits The benefits of the Compulsory program in Level 3 to 6 include:

1. Compulsory routines ensure that the athletes develop the correct skills and

techniques for continuous improvement.

2. Compulsory routines have no bonus skills and this provides a “level playing field” for

junior competitive gymnasts.

3. Compulsory routines teach musicality and dance for the young gymnasts.

4. Compulsory routines with provided choreography reduce the resources a club needs

to prepare their compulsory level gymnasts.

5. Compulsory routines teach the basic skills of choreography to coaches and

gymnasts.

6. Compulsory routines enhance the movement of gymnasts UP through the levels.

7. A compulsory set of routines helps to make the transition to competitive events less

costly (little or no fees for music, choreography, additional coaches etc.)

8. Compulsory routines integrate with the new Coaching Education program.

Judging Guidelines The benefits of the judging system include:

1. A judging structure that will allow for the scores to build upwards as the athletes

move through the program, thus providing motivation with increased difficulty.

2. The ability to transition athletes and coaches into judging through the introductory

level with minimal requirements.

3. An increased number of judges being able to judge both International and National

Stream as the general table of faults are consistent.

4. A modified Code of Points (CoP) for the National Levels Stream will allow the

sustainability of the program over more than one Olympic Cycle and a consistent

direction for these athletes.


Competition Structure The benefits of the competition structure include:

1. The provision of flexible resources to assist with the development of events at the

foundation level of the sport.

2. Short routines, simplified judging and fewer numbers per session will promote more

efficient competitions.

3. The flexibility with competition formats will allow clubs and states to develop and

design competition formats to meet the needs of their community.

4. The number of competitors in state sanctioned events will increase as the ease of

engaging with the competitive routines increases.

5. There will be an increased number of rewards through the system without the need

for additional competition sessions.

6. The National event structure will provide the potential of additional numbers of

athletes attending Australian Championships and additional awards. See Appendix 2

Athlete Pathway The direct benefits for the athletes’ pathway include:

1. A clear, continual, developmental skill pathway to build athlete development with

resources to support this.

2. An increase in the number of WAG gymnasts moving through the levels and

remaining in the sport as the program is achievable and motivational.

3. An increase in overall participation in WAG, as the program is accessible and

achievable to athletes of all abilities.

4. An increase in the retention of WAG gymnasts in Levels 3-4-5 due to the less

onerous routines and requirements.

5. There will be greater encouragement for the athletes moving upwards through the

system

a. More efficient movement of gymnasts through the levels. This will be

achieved by the use of compulsory routines in Levels 3-4-5.

b. It will reduce the resources required (such as choreographers and music

purchase) in member clubs to prepare Levels 3-4-5 gymnasts.

6. The pathway will no longer change at the end of each cycle, but remain sustainable

over a longer period of time.

7. A clear link between the National and International Streams throughout the

developmental pathway. See Figure 8.

8. The opportunities to transition into a range of ability pathways including other

Gymsports and the gymnastics workforce.


Coach and Club Benefits The direct benefits for the coaches and clubs include:

1. A reduction in cost to the club as the transition through the WAG program is less

costly (fees for music, choreography, additional coaches etc.).

2. Flexible resources will be provided to the clubs to support events at the foundation

level of the sport.

3. Additional resources will be provided, developed and distributed to support the skill

framework and competition formats.

4. The WAG National Levels resources will integrate with the new Coaching Education

program.

5. The resources will support coach education within the club.

6. A united and flexible framework that will enable the club to provide the athlete with a

broad range of opportunities.


Appendix 1:

Proposed format for Australian Championships – National Levels 7-10 Division into both levels and age groups at National Championships & National Clubs provides the opportunity for recognition and reward. This also encourages the growth of the full spectrum of our sport which encourages both early developers and a pathway for mature athletes. This is a key to meeting the Gymnastics Australia objective of “Engage & Enthuse”. Refer to the outline below.

Year 1 Maximum 11 sessions* Team and Qualification Event finals and awards *** Level 7 3 sessions

8 in a team, 8 to compete 4 scores count 2 sessions for team (64 athletes)

Top 32/36 competitors U 13 Awards, AA and App 13 & Over, AA and App

Level 8** 3 sessions

8 in a team, 8 to compete 4 scores count 2 sessions for team (64 athletes)



8 in a team, 8 to compete 4 scores to count 1 or 2 sessions for team (64 athletes)



6 in a team + 2 Individuals 3 scores to count 1 or 2 sessions for team (64 athletes)

Top 32/36 competitors U 13 Awards, AA and App U 15 Awards, AA and App 15 & Over, AA and App

Total athletes 256 athletes Approx.147 Awards

* 11 sessions is 4 days of competition plus 1 day of podium. **Levels 8,9,10 there could be insufficient numbers for 2 maximum sessions at each level. Therefore there could be team sessions where the levels are combined. E.g. Level 8 and 9 there are three sessions in total with the same judging panels; one session Level 8, one session Level 9 and one session of combined Level 8 and 9. ***Age groups are approximate and yet to be determined. More analysis needs to be undertaken in this area to clarify this further.


Appendix 2:

WAG Transition from National Levels from Current to New National guidelines / recommendations Assume that the gymnasts will be placed into the same level as they currently are (i.e. State Level 4 /

Level 4 B, National Level 4 = ALL placed into Level 4) UNLESS the Club coach deems this to be not

suitable. The decision to move to a different level is the responsibility of the coach - and undertaken

when they register the athlete in January 2015. As a general guide, the skill level is approximately 1

level lower in difficulty. If an athlete has competed at an Australian Championships at Level 7 or

above it is recommended they should register at the same or higher competition level.

Current Level New Level Rationale / guidelines Comments Level 10 National Level 10 Maintain status quo If competed at Nationals - should

remain at Level 10.

State Level 10 National Level 10 If strong competitor

National Level 9 (or even 8) If average / weaker competitor / reduced hours /

Level 9 National Level 9 or 10 If strong competitor select L 10 If competed at Nationals - should remain at Level 9 or higher.


National level 8 (or even 7) If average / weaker competitor / reduced hours /







Level 6 National Level 6 or 7 If strong competitor select L 7








National Level 3 If average / weaker competitor / reduced hours /



National Level 2? If average / weaker competitor / reduced hours /


WHO makes the decision? • The Club coach. • They have the most knowledge and are best equipped to make the decision. • When they register for 2015 they change the level accordingly - utilising the guidelines above. • Qualification / upgrading to a new level - to be determined by the State. • States can apply a "pass mark" if they wish.

WHEN is the decision made? • January 2015 by the club coaches. • Upon registration next year in January.

HOW?

• Assume that the gymnasts will be placed into the same Level as they currently are (i.e. State Level 4 / Level 4 B, National Level 4 = ALL placed into Level 4) UNLESS the Club completes the submission form with Registrations in Jan.

• Should States wish to have prior knowledge to plan events for 2015 then it is suggested they completed a report from iMIS and email WAG Clubs to request 2015 competition level / something similar

• Check to see if the new data base help with this?

HOW to correct incorrect placement?

• Compulsory upgrading for 2016? • Criteria determined once knowledge of judging rules are complete. • At State / National Championship events

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HOW can States accommodate the changes in numbers for 2015? • The State streams are a State based program and therefore transition should be controlled by the

State. • Providing limited restrictions through the transition phase - particularly in the 1st 6 months will

allow the coaches control over the decisions and the flexibility to understand and adapt to the new program with their athletes.

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