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Updated 19th December 2005

GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL OFFICE - UPDATE
Please note that the Gymnastics Australia National Office will close for Christmas from 5.00pm on Friday 16th December and re open on Monday 9th January 2006 at 9.00am.

Please also note that owing to the closure of the National Office the final E-News for 2005 will be sent in the week beginning Monday 12th December. The first issue for 2006 will be sent in the week beginning Monday 6th February 2006.

On behalf of the Gymnastics Australia Board and staff we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and rewarding New Year.

TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Technical membership renewals for 2006 have now been sent and include the mailing of the 2006 Technical membership diary. Keep an eye out for yours to arrival this week.

State Associations will be providing Technical members with professional development workshops throughout the January 2005 Congress Series. This year once again, GA and State Associations (QLD/NSW/VIC/SA/WA) have sourced an International Presenter (Tom Forster) for the Congress Series.

Members from TAS/NT/ACT are encouraged to attend Congress sessions in neighboring States to make the most of this exciting opportunity. More information is available by contacting the Education Coordinator in each State. Whilst most Congresses are offered for an extended period, the dates that Tom Forster will be attending the January Congresses are:

VIC: 13th -14th
SA: 15th
NSW: 20th
QLD: 21st -22nd
WA: 23rd

NATIONAL INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 2006
Gymnastics Australia and the State Associations are pleased to announce that due to the introduction of the MRC and good risk management procedures introduced through the Club 10 Program, the Public Liability premium for Clubs in 2006 has been reduced by our insurance underwriters (Sportscover).

The personal accident tragedy benefit payable upon death or disablement has also been restored to $100,000 in lieu of the $50,000 benefit payable in the 2005 policy.

The Public Liability premium has been reduced to $875 (inc of GST) and this will take effect from 1st January 2006.

State Associations will be in direct contact with all affiliated clubs regarding this PL premium saving and restored benefit of the National Insurance Program.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - FIG CODE OF POINTS
The FIG Office have advised the following:-

"The documents concerning the New Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Code of points (only available in French – German and English for the moment) and the New Women’s Artistic Tables of Elements are now available on the FIG INTERNET website.

Please visit the “RULES “section (on the top of the page), then select “Go to download section” under FIG RULES and have a look at CODE OF POINTS 2005-2008 – women’s section.

BE CAREFUL, I remind you that for the new code of points only the French, German and English version available for the moment. The other one are the old versions".

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - AIS CLINIC
The annual AIS Clinic will be conducted again from the 19 - 22nd December 2005.

DOWNLOAD - CLINIC TIMETABLE

DOWNLOAD - CLINIC ENTRY FORM

All queries regarding the Clinic should be directed to Susanne Howell - AIS Gymnastics Administrator.

Ph: 02 6214 1280
E-mail: howells@ausport.gov.au

SPORT AEROBICS - TECHNICAL BULLETIN
The December edition of the Sport Aerobics Technical Bulletin can be found on the Gymnastics Australia Sport Aerobics website.

Included in this Bulletin is a listing of the new FIG Aerobics elements and the nomination form for Official positions on the Australian Team at international events in 2006.

SPORT AEROBICS - 2006 NATIONAL STREAM RULES
The Sport Aerobics National Stream rules are now available free of charge for download from the Sport Aerobics web site.

Please note that these rules are no longer available for purchase from Gymnastics Australia.

CHEERLEADING - UNIFORM DESIGN AND POM PON BAG COMPETITION
Congratulations to Simone Gilmour from Western Cheerleading Dance Co. for designing the winning uniform.

Simone will receives 12 FREE Team cheerleading uniforms, courtesy of "Nacisey", Cheerleading Products Manufacturer and proud sponsors of Gymnastics Australia..

We look forward to seeing your team in their new uniforms in 2006!

Two special recognition prizes have also been awarded to Zoe Ross from Sydney University and Kim Finlay from Mudgee High School. Both will receive a special gift from Nacisey.

Congratulation also to the following winners of the Pom Pon bag competition:
Vanessa Vazquez (JA Gym & Dance)
Paige McKee (Mater Warriors)
JenifferTrodden (Mt Lilydale Mercy College)
Margaret-Mary Opstelten (Port City Power)
Jenna Browne (SCYC Nowra)

The Cheerleading Program Manager will be in contact with all winners before the end of the year.

WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES EQUIPMENT GOES UP FOR GRABS
Acromat is pleased to announce to Clubs that a fantastic opportunity exists to purchase
World Gymnastics Championships podium equipment from December 2005 and Commonwealth Games Equipment and training equipment from March 2006.

What an exceptional opportunity to obtain FIG tested and approved equipment used in International Competitions. A Deposit of 10% is required to reserve your selection of equipment, with all Equipment to be sold on a first in basis. Special Discounts are available if purchasing large quantities of equipment. Freight is not included in the price, however can be arranged on your behalf. An extra discount will apply if equipment is collected from the Melbourne competition venue immediately after the competitions.

Please note that all Podium Equipment will feature World Championship and Commonwealth Games logos.

For more information on the range of equipment available and the full conditions of sale please see the documents below.

DOWNLOAD - EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AND PRICE LIST

DOWNLOAD - CONDITIONS OF SALE

Clubs are asked to Fax, E-Mail or Post the list of equipment required, to confirm availability and prices. Acromat can be contacted as follows:-

Phone: 1300 305 947
Fax: 08 8352 7053
Email: acromat@acromat.com.au
Web: www.acromat.com.au
Post: Acromat
25 Manchester Street
Mile End South SA 5031

Or phone your nearest Acromat representative.
Vic (03) 9764 1300
NSW (02) 9580 4466
WA 1300 305 947
QLD (07) 3393 5436
ACT (02) 6254 5628

GYMNASTICS SA - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST T-JETS COACHING POSITION
Gymnastics South Australia is seeking expressions of interest for the position of T-JETS trampoline coach.

Desired Qualifications:
- Level 2 Trampoline or higher
- Experience in talent identification and development of junior elite athletes
- Coaching experience and success at junior national level at a minimum

Forward inquiries and resume to:

Mike Martens
Aerial Sports Coordinator
South Australian Sports Institute
(08) 8416 6635 (O)
0434 073 578 (M)
martens.michael@saugov.sa.gov.au

Closing Date:
Friday 23 December 2005

Gymnastics Australia acknowledges the ongoing financial support of the Australian Sports Commission
in the delivery of a "whole of sport" approach to gymnastic related services and benefits.

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