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BOARD NEWS 2010 VOLUME : 01Development | Sport | Marketing & Promotion | Governance | Human Resources | BUSINESSDevelopmentIn addition to the development strategies reported on the insidepages of this report the NSW Board is pleased to report that theAssociation successfully delivered the following:Leadership CampThirty girls aged between 14 – 15 attended the first GymnasticsNSW Leadership Camp. Conducted at the Sydney Academy of SportNarrabeen, the camp provided the participants with a mix of teambuilding and workshop activities which were designed to increasetheir exposure to future leadership opportunities through theirparticipation in gymnastics.The camp was a resounding success with the Board committed tomaking it an annual event. Our thanks go to Skye Benson, WallySalinger, Julie Amanatidis, Ben Cork, Nicky Sammut and KellyMarshall. GNSW has since received feedback from clubs havingalready recognised the positive impact the camp has had ontheir young leaders.The camp was visited by Noel Fitzgerald, DET Premier Sporting Challengeof which the feedback provided was; “Very good vibe at the leadershipprogram, vibrant, interested and highly motivated girls. Well done”Disability AwarenessThe first GNSW Disability Awareness training workshop and Pathwaysand Opportunities workshop were launched at GNSW educationcongress on the 17th January.Both workshops had over 30 participants from clubs all over NSW allof which wish to develop disability programs within their club settingor school programs.GNSW wish to thank Natalie Johnston for leading the workshops,Helen Turnbull for conducting practical sessions, Bernie Spedding forconducting amputee sessions, Gladesville RSL Gymnastics Club for theirwheelchair display demonstration and Vision Australia for providing avery inspirational talk.GNSW is planning 2 more courses in July 2010, 1 course targetingclubs and the other targeting school providers wishing to engage withspecial schools.GNSW is now forming a GNSW Disability sub committee to focus ondisability pathways and opportunities in partnership with SpecialOlympics NSW and further development of resources and fact sheetsfor GNSW. People interested in being part of this are invited tocontact GNSW.Marketing & PromotionMeltwater NewsIf you have been on the Gymnastics NSW website recently you wouldhave seen a new feature which includes a list of gymnastics articles inthe news. The service tracks gymnastics stories in the media and allowsthe Association to promote it via the website.The information will be tracked to determine what stories receivemedia coverage and in which areas across the state. The informationcollected will be used when the Association develops its nextmarketing strategy.Gymnastics CommercialThe Gymnastics NSW Marketing and Sponsorship Committee isexploring the feasibility of partnering with a regional committee, ona trial basis, for the screening of a gymnastics commercial targetingrecreational and Kindergym gymnastics. The Board has allocated$10,000 in the 2010 budget for this initiative.GovernanceGymnastics Australia and the State AssociationsRoles and ResponsibilitiesGymnastics NSW has chaired a Gymnastics Australia working groupwhich has sought to clarify and clearly delineate the roles andresponsibilities of GA and the state associations. The purpose of theexercise was to establish clear jurisdiction with the view to enhancinga cooperative and coordinated approach to the delivery of the sportat state and national level.Gymnastics Australia Governance StructureGymnastics NSW has been an active participant on the GymnasticsAustralia focus group which has been exploring different models ofgovernance of national sporting organisations.NSW Sports FederationThe CEO of GNSW was invited to be a Board member of theNSW Sport Federation which is a advocacy group - the voiceof Sport in NSW.Unit 2/11-21 Underwood Rd, Homebush NSW 2140. PO Box 190, North Strathfield NSW 2137. T: +612 9763 5011 F: +612 9763 5158 E: info@gymnsw.org.au www.gymnsw.org.au

Gymnastics NSW Development PlanFacilityStrategyIn 2010 the Gymnastics NSW Board of Management has commissioneda number of development strategies for the growth and developmentof our sport in the coming years. The development plan, whichis summarized in this Board Report, focuses on increasing accessto education, developing new purpose built facilities throughpartnerships with providers and local government, providingprofessional development opportunities in business management,connecting gymnastics programs with funding opportunities externalto sport, and maintaining a focus on quality assured practices.ReboundTherapyQualityAssuranceCountryStimulusEDUCATIONHUBSEducationHubsSuccessionof existingcourses &programsExternalLinks &ProgramsStaff trainedas presenters& assessors indevelopinggymsportsRegionMerger/ReviewLink with(long term)regiondevelopmentofficersCountry StimulusGymnastics NSW has applied for funding from DSR to increase thenumber of course assessors and course presenters in regional areas. Theobjective is to increase access to education by conducting more courses inregional areas and by further reducing the number of people required tobe in attendance for a course to be conducted. By the end of the year anadditional ten course presenters in regional centres will have commencedtraining to present courses. To fast track the training process, providedthe grant funding is approved, GNSW will conduct coaches courses intargeted areas with as few as two candidates to provide opportunities forpresenters to obtain the practical presenting hours required to becomean accredited course presenter or cover the expenses associated withbringing them to Sydney.Rebound TherapyDuring 2010 GNSW will have key providers accredited to deliver the‘Rebound Therapy’ program. Rebound Therapy is a successful andestablished British program for obese children and for children withphysical and mental disabilities. Gymnastics NSW will become theaccredited provider of this program in Australia.Succession of Existing Courses and ProgramsGNSW now has a number of state based courses which compliment theNational Education program. To date GNSW staff have delivered thesecourses – for example Member Protection and Risk Management,however it is proposed that key personnel in NSW to be trained in theeducation hubs to deliver these programs.One stop education shopStill in developmental stage, increasing the number of coaches andjudges in Sport Aerobics and Cheerleading is particularly important.In these sports GNSW currently has staff completing training topresent and assess coaching and judging courses. The objectiveis that staff will be able to provide one-on-one tuition to increasethe number of coaches and judges within the community.Link withfacilities strategy,comp sanctioning,school providerendorsement(2010/11)Merge regions& employ localdevelopmentofficersRegionmerger/reviewRegion Merger/ReviewOver the next two years GNSW will work to merge anumber of regions. At present, the region structure isfocused on the very narrow competition area of level 1-3 WG.This approach ignores the development potential of strengtheningregions through the establishment of regional education hubs withthe long term view of employing regional development officers.This process will be a little uncomfortable for some programs becausemore participants will attend competitions and some adjustmentsneed to be made for level 1-3 B state championships, however thelong term objective of creating a critical mass of clubs to supportthe employment of development officers that can provide coursesand assistance in a local area will serve as a significant advantage toregional areas.Incorporateeducationhubs & trainpresenters(2010)Region Development OfficersIt is the long term plan of Gymnastics NSW to have developmentofficers employed and located in regional centres. The officers wouldbe trained to deliver the full compliment of NSW and GA courseswhich will mean that courses can be conducted very quickly and easilywith only a few candidates. This will increase access to education andaddress issues associated with the ‘tyranny of distance’. Key to thisstrategy is the amalgamation of a number of regions to establish acritical mass of clubs that can support the employment of a dedicatedofficer. Although it is conceded that the distances required to betraveled in some centres would still be excessive this approach willdecentralize the delivery, but not the management, of education fromthe Sydney metropolitan area so that it is closer to the regional clubs.School ProviderEndorsementProgram(Current)ReboundTherapy(2010)Traineeship(Current)Externallinks/programsBenchmarkPerformance(2010/11)GovernmentDepartments(ongoing)NSW SportingInjuries Strategy(2009/10)External Links/ProgramsAn integral part of the GNSW Business plan is the establishment of linkswith external programs and the benchmarking of the Associations programsagainst other external programs. The objective is to improve the quality ofservices and to have GNSW courses externally recognised and accredited.Link withReboundTherapy(2011)Link withEducation Hubs(2011)Link withFacility Strategy(2011)QualityAssuranceLink withCompetitionSanctioning(2010/11)Link withSchool ProviderAccreditation(Current)Quality AssuranceAn important element of all aspects of the Development Plan is theneed to ensure and promote quality services and a quality culturethroughout the organisation. The Education Hubs concept and allother strategies will be linked back to the ‘Club 10’ program. TheBoard firmly believes that a persons’ first experience with the sportwhen training to become a coach or judge is positive.Link withNSW SportingInjuries Strategy(2010)Facility Design(2010)Survey tobenchmark fees(2010)FacilityStrategyFacilityAudit – Needsmapping(Underway)Developa club businessmodel(2010/11)Facility ‘Fit forpurpose’ plan(2010/11)Facility StrategyThe ongoing strength of gymnastics in NSW is dependant upon thedevelopment of more purpose built and appropriately maintainedgymnastics facilities. One of the first sports to pursue this approach,GNSW is developing an important and comprehensive strategy forthe development of more centres across the state – particularly in theSydney Metropolitan area. The strategy maps need, and projectedneed, based on population growth forecasts and other demographicchanges. After establishing the need a ‘Fit for Purpose’ plan andsample venue layouts will be developed. The ‘Fit for Purpose’ planwill effectively be a club business model which promotes sustainablegymnastics practices. The business model will be supported by afees benchmarking exercise to determine what fees clubs should berealistically charging to remain a going concern.

SportCongratulations Xiong – NSWIS Head Coach for beingnamed the 2009 NSW Sports Awards – Coach of the Year.Naazmi Johnston Funding AssistanceGymnastics NSW in partnership with the NSW Rhythmic Gymnastics SportManagement Committee has provided Naazmi Johnston (RG Olympian)and coach Dani Leray (Former Olympic Gymnast) each with $5,000 (atotal of $10,000) to assist them with preparations for the CommonwealthGames. Our best wishes go out to Naazmi and Dani as they attend anumber of international events in preparation for the games.Sports Acrobatics World Championships Team FundingGymnastics NSW is proud to announce that it will provide $9,000assistance to the Sports Acrobatics officials that have been selectedfor the World Championships. Eight of the nine teams selected for theWorld Championships were from NSW.Congratulations to our Sports Acrobatics representativesWorld ChampionshipsSenior Women's GroupEmma Briggs, Ingrid Dunkerley, Annelise Olsson (NSW)Shani Meadows, Kate Ryan, Melissa Scott (QLD)Head of Delegation/Team Manager.................................Andrew SabaHead Coach................................................................. Yuriy StepchenkovAssistant Coach..................................................................... Agnes SajgalJudges......................................................... Suzi Jordan & Amy YeomansWorld AGE GROUP Championships12-19 Women's GroupMelanie Byrne, Laura Hespe, Eliza Hui (NSW)12-19 Women's PairMolly-Louise Hanrahan, Shelby Lacey (NSW)12-19 Mixed PairRenee Blake, Jacob Faour (NSW)11-16 Women's GroupMadelyn Bennett, Rachel Cook, Katrina Kissock (NSW)Mei Hubnik, Samantha Murphy, Paige Stevens (NSW)11-16 Women's PairSarah Conningham, Elyse Powell (NSW)Eloise Dwyer, Andie O'Brien (NSW)Head of Delegation/Team Manager.................................Andrew SabaAssistant Team Manager (Chaperone)..............................Lynette WardHead Coach................................................................. Yuriy StepchenkovAssistant Coach..................................................................... Agnes SajgalAdditional Coach................................................................. Shayley ClarkJudges............................................Pamela Ryan & Catherine SharwoodHuman ResourcesHuman Resources planThe Gymnastics NSW Board approved a new Human Resources Planwhich at its heart promotes a training culture. The key features ofthe plan include a staff training matrix, professional developmentprogram, and improved volunteer program.Club Professional Developmentand Training opportunityIn a project similar to the Australian Traineeship Company partnership,Gymnastics NSW will partner with ‘Cage Sports’ for the alignmentof Club 10 and the certificate IV in Small Business Management. Theinitiative will see some club administrators eligible for the federaltraineeship grant of $4,000 while they attend workshops designed tocomplete their clubs application for star 3 and star 4.Service Skills AustraliaGymnastics NSW will be represented on the Service Skills Australiafocus group for the further alignment of sports NCAS/NCOS andthe National Training Program. As previously reported GymnasticsNSW was the first sport in Australia to successfully align the twocompetencies which has made federal government traineeship fundsavailable for NSW gymnastics clubs to access.BUSINESSGymnastics NSW was a finalist in the NSW Sports Awards –Sporting organisation of the Year category. The Board would liketo congratulate the CEO, staff and committee members for anoutstanding year.Facility DevelopmentGymnastics NSW is currently working in partnership with providersfor the establishment of dedicated training and competition facilities.Announcements are expected to be made this year on two significantdevelopments which are expected to represent the largest state of theart gymnastics facilities in Australia.Tender Process CompleteGymnastics NSW has completed the tender for the new state teamuniform and state team leotards. C2C has been awarded the tenderfor the uniform and competition merchandise and GK has beenawarded the tender for leotards.Both are existing providers. A complete new uniform will beintroduced in 2010 while the states new leotard will not be introduceduntil 2011 to help alleviate the expense during 2010. The existingRhythmic leotard will have a skirt added for free. Further details ofthis will be circulated via the latest news.State Teams AssistanceGymnastics NSW will increase the funding assistance of state teamsin 2010 to $80,000. The Board is pleased to announce that GNSW isin a strong financial position to increase the funding assistance toState teams. In addition to this Gymnastics NSW will contribute closeto $26,000 to Gymnastics Australia in 2010 to financially assist judgesattending the National Championships.Judges Funding AssistanceGymnastics NSW will increase the financial allocation to the judgesassemblies by $7,000 in 2010, and additional $7,000 in 2011 – a $14,000increase on 2009 levels, and a total review of contributions at the end of2012. The increases will see Gymnastics NSW increase its funding assistanceto the judges assemblies by $26,000 per annum compared with 2003 levelson top of the $26,000 in 2010 that will be paid to Gymnastics Australia toassist judges attending Nationals and the $25,000 paid in 2008/09 to assistFIG judges with the cost of the FIG course. In making its decision the Boardof Management expressed its deep appreciation for the contribution thatjudges make to the sport and reaffirmed its commitment to eliminatethe costs associated with volunteering for the sport.®