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Gymnastics WA – State Gymnastics Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville – PO Box 1024, West Leederville WA 6901 Ph 08 9228 9399 - Fax 08 9228 9499 - [email protected] – ABN 35 014 656 688

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Gymnastics WA are pleased to introduce the 2016 Go for 2&5 Conference at the State Gymnastics Centre from the 15th – 18th January. Throughout the conference we will be offering workshops on: Club development – aimed at club managers, administrators and committee members in the club General coaching development – relevant to all coaches. These workshops will focus on the generic aspects of coaching, conditioning and exercises to develop the gymnast holistically Inclusive clubs and coaching – different workshops for clubs and coaches to assist in incorporating inclusive practices in your club and being an inclusive coach Workshops are open to anyone who would like to participate. Spots are limited so book early to secure your spot.

Contents

Introducing 2

Presenters 3

Conference Schedule 4

Workshop Descriptions

Club Development 7

Coach Development 9

Venues 14

Refreshments 14

Booking 15

Prices 15

Conditions 16



Introducing

Guest Speaker Christina Matthews – Chief Executive Officer WACA

Christina was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the WACA in December 2011

after previously serving as General Manager of Commercial Operations and

Communication at Cricket New South Wales. She was also Acting Chief

Executive Officer of the Association for prolonged periods.

Prior to joining Cricket NSW, Christina was General Manager of Sydney Grade

Cricket Club, Balmain for three years and also worked for Women's Cricket

Australia, Women's Hockey Australia and the Victorian Football Association.

Christina kept wickets in 20 Tests and 47 one-day international matches for

Australia between 1984 and 1995, including two World Cups in 1988 and 1993,

and was the Southern Stars' Vice Captain from 1991 to 1993. She has also served in a number of off-

field roles for the Australian Women's team, including Manager, Assistant Coach, and Chairperson of

the CA Selection Panel.

Guest Presenter Farkas Pungur – Queensland HPC

Farkas Pungur is a High Performance coach and judge from Queensland, who

coaches WAG and ACR gymnasts. He was awarded Queensland’s ‘Best Coach of

the Year” in 2008 and 2012 and has coached National squad members who have

represented Australia from 2008-2014. Farkas holds a Master’s Degree in Physical

Education and a Bachelor Degree of Gymnastics coaching (from Hungary). In

addition to all these skills he is a personal trainer with a keen interest in strength

training and injury rehabilitation and has international entertainment experience,

performing in stunt roles in movies and television series.



Club Workshop Presenters

Noel Forster – JLT

Noel Forster is the service contact for WA and has been at JLT since 2001. He is the State Account Manager for JLT Sport who prior to working at JLT worked for several insurance companies in underwriting and underwriting management roles.

Laura Koh – Volunteering WA

As the Project Manager for Volunteers in Sport, Laura Koh advises sport and recreation clubs throughout WA through training, one on one consultations, advice and planning. Laura has a diverse background in not for profit roles ranging from working with children and the elderly to support staff and senior executives. She draws on her

insights from her personal volunteer management experience coupled with her MBA and additional leadership training to provide specialised services to sport and recreation clubs throughout the state. Stu Williams – SportXChange

Stu Williams has twenty years’ experience in the design, development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies for sports governing bodies, teams and individual athletes at a local, national and international level. In that time he has worked with 25 WA State Sporting Associations including the team at Gymnastics WA where the focus has been on furthering the organisations commercial capacity and capabilities.

Frank Salhein – 3rd Level Consulting

Frank Sahlein has been involved with the children’s activity centre industry in the U.S.

since 1967 as an athlete, coach, business owner, consultant and business broker. Frank

has delivered over 1,000 presentations for a variety of children’s activity centre industries

and organisations. 3rd Level Consulting is currently a Business Development Partner for a

variety of associations and organisations around the globe – including gymnastics,

swimming, cheerleading, dance, martial arts, fitness and child care. Two-time recipient of the National

Business Leader Award from USA Gymnastics, Frank is the author of “Building Your Business

Potential” and creator of the Success Solutions Dashboards and other online applications.



Club Development Workshop Schedule

Time Topic

9.30am – 12.15pm

Growing your gymnastics club into the future- (Part 1)

12.15pm – 12.45pm

LUNCH

12.45pm – 3.30pm

Growing your gymnastics club into the future- (Part 2)

Time Topic

9:00am- 10:30am

Welcome Function Guest Speaker and Industry Panel

10.30am – 12.00pm

Fitness Industry Award – GA JLT Insurance

12.00pm – 12.30pm

LUNCH

12.30pm-2.30pm

Sporting Schools – GA Growing Inclusion in your club

2.30pm-4.00pm

Utilising Technology – SportXChange

4.00pm-6.00pm

Recruiting Volunteers – Volunteering WA

Monday 18th January 2016 Friday 15th January 2016



Coach Development Workshop Schedule

Saturday 16th January 2016

Time Workshop A Workshop B Workshop C Workshop D Workshop E Workshop F 9.00-10.30am

Zoom! Workshop (INT coaches; requires online course prior)

Beam – Progressions for skill learning (Dhana Antulov)

Balance and flight for Group gymsports (Farkas Pungur at Subiaco PCYC)

Disability General Coaching Principles (Special Olympics) DSR

10.45-12.15pm

Making every moment count – Getting the most out of your program (Michelle Ranieri)

Shaping our future – Shaping your gymnasts through physical prep. (Dhana Antulov)

Sporting Schools for Coaches (GA)

Dynamic skill preparations and use of a safety harness (Farkas Pungur at Subiaco PCYC)

12.15-12.45pm

LUNCH

12.45-2.15pm

Circuit Creations – bright ideas and clever solutions to keep your classes moving (Michelle Ranieri)

MAG skill development for P.Bars (Brenton Treacher)

Long swings to Giants swings and how to get there (Michelle Yardley)

Tumbling basics – backward tumbling skills, progressions and drills (Farkas Pungur)

Part A - Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (Karyn Murray) GWA Boardroom

2.30 – 4.00pm Adult gym

(David Marion)

Leap, turn and dance towards success (Michelle Yardley)

Flyaways – timing is everything (Brenton Treacher)

Tumbling basics – forward tumbling skills, progressions and drills (Farkas Pungur)

Part B - Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (Karyn Murray) Hall 2

4.15pm – 5.45pm

KinderGym – Theming your classes for spectacular success (Fiona Harling)

MAG skill development for Pommels and rings (Brenton Treacher)

Beam, balance and artistry (Michelle Yardley)

Reducing injuries with balanced training plans (Farkas Pungur)

What judges want coaches to know – from some of our experts relevant to all gymsports (Panel) DSR

RG Forum (4.30pm) GWA Boardroom

MAG Forum (6.00pm) DSR Training Room

WAG Forum (6.00pm) DSR Conference Room



Coach Development Workshop Schedule

Sunday 17th January 2016

Time Workshop A Workshop B Workshop C Workshop D Workshop E Workshop F

AER Forum (8.00am) GWA Boardroom

ACR Forum (8.00am) DSR Training Room

9.00am – 10.30am Coaching a range of

abilities/levels in a single class (Michelle Ranieri)

Choreography and dance elements (Coral King)

Swing into success on bars - Planning and physical preparation future years

(Igor Bespalov)

Developing spatial awareness and rotation in aerial and twisting moves (Farkas Pungur)

8.30am – 5.00pm First aid DSR

Strength and conditioning fundamentals (Daniel Kural) DSR

10.45am – 12.15pm

Inclusion and practical coaching of athletes with sensory impairments and other disabilities (Hall 2) (Michelle Ranieri)

Building blocks for the future – Handstand and shaping workshop (Michelle Yardley)

Basics for bars – Getting the basics right (Coral King)

Vaulting basics

(Igor Bespalov)


Spotting methods for ACR/group gymsports (Farkas Pungur)

12.15pm – 1.00

LUNCH

1pm – 2.30pm

Hands-on spotting techniques for Coaches (Coral King)

Rotation on bars – from hip circles to clear hip circles (Michelle Yardley)

Practical ways to develop power in your gymnasts (Farkas Pungur)

Trampoline Basics (at Lords)


2.45pm – 4.15pm

Teaming up for Success – Team Gym Practical Workshop (Debbs Van Hagen)

Pilates for flexibility & core strength (Hall 2) (Janine Murray)

Trampoline Skill Development (at Lords)


How to create annual training plans (Farkas Pungur) DSR

TRP Forum (4.30pm) (at Lords)



Workshops

Club Development Welcome Function – Guest Speaker and Industry Panel WACA CEO, Christina Matthews will be headlining the Welcome Function. She will be sharing her experiences in the sports industry in addition to insights into her vision of sport for the future. Our Industry Panel, consisting of 4 experienced personnel in addition to Christina will be sharing their own experiences and insights as well as giving the audience the opportunity to ask questions. Fitness Industry Award – Gymnastics Australia This session will discuss some of the Fitness Industry Award (FIA) requirements and the work that has been done to try and modify the FIA to better reflect the manner in which work is performed by employees in gymnastics clubs. Insurance – JLT The presentation will include an overview of how liability issues have changed in relation to gymnastics clubs over the last decade. There will also be an overview of the newly released risk management app (available on iPhone and Android) for clubs/associations and events. Sporting Schools – Maximise contact with your local schools & encourage transition from students to members. The Australian Sports Commission’s Sporting Schools program has been in action for 6 months. This workshop will provide an overview of how Gymnastics as a sport is tracking in the program and discuss any new developments. You will also explore strategies to assist in the transition of students from school program participants to members of your club. Inclusion in your club There is wide belief that gymnastics is for everybody regardless of their age, ability, background or personal attributes. This workshop will give you valuable information about developing an inclusive environment in your club that is friendly, safe, and free of harassment and discrimination.

Utilising Technology – SportXChange This workshop will provide an overview of current digital communications technology (websites, social media and mobile) trends and their implications for gymnastics clubs in WA. The presentation by the SportXChange Project will address;

How our website browsing habits are changing

The different types of website technology – in particular mobile

What kind of website does my club have? Does my club need an app?



The importance of data and evidence based decision-making

10 things to think about!

Recruiting Volunteers – Volunteering WA This workshop covers strategies on volunteer recruitment and ways to understand and target particular volunteer types. Additionally, it will help inform you about the recruitment process and provide you with practical tools you can put to use immediately.

Information covered includes:

Identifying potential volunteers

The volunteering life-cycle

Volunteer recruitment methods

Growing your gymnastics club into the future – 3rd Level Consulting Come along and join 3rd Level Consulting’s Frank Sahlein in an action packed full day 2 part workshop that encompasses “Gymnastics, towards the future”. Delve into this topic with Frank and gain a wealth of information from this knowledgeable man to assist you in building your club into the future.



Workshops

Coach Development

Zoom! Workshop (Certified Workshop) A development workshop aimed at up-skilling coaches in all aspects of LaunchPad, such as the relationship between fundamental movement and brain development as well as a look into the brand behind LaunchPad and all it embodies. To receive the certification, completion of the online component is required. Beam – Progressions for skill learning High Performance WAG coach Dhana Antulov will conduct a practical workshop to help prepare your athletes for acrobatic beam skills and connecting moves. Balance and flight for group gymsports (at Subiaco PCYC) Practical workshop with guest presenter, High Performance coach Farkas Pungur, will show you ways to develop balance and flight in group gymsports. Advice for tops, middles and bases – learn how to develop your athletes for the best outcome. Disability General Coaching Principles A workshop conducted by Special Olympics, that provides coaches with information, strategies and techniques for coaching in the inclusion space. Making every moment count – Getting the most out of your program Learn how to maximise your classes and get the most out of your gymnasts through effective scheduling and programs with practical advice and ideas from our experienced coach and presenter Michelle Ranieri. Shaping our future – Shaping your gymnasts through physical prep Understanding the concept of shaping your gymnasts and why it is important for their future development. This practical workshop by WAG High Performance coach Dhana Antulov will show you how to incorporate physical preparation into your program to shape your gymnasts for their future years. Dynamic skill preparations and use of a safety harness (at Subiaco PCYC) Learn to develop dynamic skills with your athletes and how to use a safety harness in your gym with our guest presenter, High Performance coach Farkas Pungur. Suitable for all gymsports including ACR, cheer and group gymsports.



Sporting Schools for Coaches – Using GymFun and GymSkills resources in your club A workshop for coaches wanting to develop their knowledge and get creative about their use of Gymnastics Australia resources (GymFun and GymSkills) in their clubs’ recreation and school programs. Circuit Creations – Bright ideas and clever solutions to keep your classes moving. Be prepared to bring household items and create props to generate fun, creative classes. Presented by 2014 GfA Coach of the Year Michelle Ranieri. MAG Skill development for P.Bars Understanding the basics and how to build towards more advanced P.Bar skills, with highly regarded MAG coach Brenton Treacher. Long swings to giant swings and how to get there A practical workshop on developing your athletes from long swings to giants by WAG High Performance coach and presenter Michelle Yardley. Tumbling Basics – Backward tumbling skills, progressions and drills Learn how to develop backwards tumbling skills with Farkas Pungur from Queensland. This workshop will provide you with physical preparation, drills and progressions to help your athletes advance their backwards tumbling skills.

Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (Parts A & B) Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) is a discipline of gymnastics based on versatile and varied body movements. A group of gymnasts perform a routine together to music to create a story. Learn about AGG and how to broaden your skills and successfully incorporate this discipline into your club. (Part A – theory; Part B – practical) Adult gym – Because fun, fitness and friendship doesn’t have to stop. Learn how to appeal to the adult gymnastic sector now and into the future and make it an experience worth returning to again and again. Presented by David Marion. Leap, turn and dance towards success Learn how to take your athletes to the next level with their leaps turns and artistry, presented by WAG High Performance Coach Michelle Yardley. Suitable for all gymsports.



Flyaways – timing is everything Learn how to teach flyaways in your gym by using drills and progressions to get the timing right, with highly regarded MAG coach Brenton Treacher. Understand the building blocks to maximise swing to take your athletes to the next level. Suitable for both MAG and WAG.

Tumbling basics – forward tumbling skills, progressions and drills Learn how to develop forward tumbling skills with Farkas Pungur from Queensland. This workshop will provide you with physical preparation, drills and progressions to help your athletes advance their forward tumbling skills.

KinderGym – Theming your classes for spectacular success Our multi-talented coach presenter Fiona Harling will show you practical ways to capture the imagination and hearts of toddlers by introducing themes into your KinderGym classes. MAG skill development for Pommel and Rings Understanding the basics of pommel and rings and how to build towards more advanced skills, with highly regarded MAG coach Brenton Treacher. Beam, balance and artistry Often regarded as one of the most challenging apparatus – or is it? Learn how to prepare your athletes to make that 10cm wide beam look like a breeze, with beam drills, skills and tips from WAG High Performance Coach Michelle Yardley. Reducing injuries with balanced training plans Gymnastics requires so much of our athletes – strength, flexibility and control. Learn how to get the balance right with well-prepared programs combined with posture and balance for optimum performance. Presented by Farkas Pungur. What judges want coaches to know – from our panel of experts Come and hear what our expert judges would like our coaches to know, with useful tips and advice to maximise your athlete’s performance on the competition floor. Learn how working together benefits our sport. Relevant to all gymsports. Coaching a range of abilities/levels in a single class Whether you’re from a small or large club, at times coaches need to coach a range of abilities or levels in a single class. Well regarded coach and presenter Michelle Ranieri will show you ways to use your equipment and resources to maximise activity and productivity in your class.



Choreography and dance elements Learn how to help your athletes shine during their performance with tips and ideas for choreography and dance from High Performance coach Coral King. Suitable for all gymsports. Swing into success on bars High Performance MAG coach Igor Bespalov will teach you how to develop and advance swing for your athletes. Learn ways to develop swing through physical preparation, drills and progressions for now and into the future. Suitable for both WAG and MAG. Developing spatial awareness and rotation in aerial and twisting moves Understanding the basics of spatial awareness and rotation and how to develop it early in gymnasts. Practical tips and ideas from Farkas Pungur, High Performance coach. Strength and conditioning fundamentals Learn from our expert presenter – GWA High Performance Academy coach Daniel Kural, who will discuss the fundamentals of strength and conditioning and give you practical advice on how this applies to you as a coach (Theory workshop). Inclusion and practical coaching of athletes with sensory impairments and other disabilities A practical workshop providing essential coaching tips and techniques to manage and successfully coach athletes with special needs. Presented by Michelle Ranieri. Building blocks for the future – Handstand and shaping workshop Good solid handstands and shaping are essential for the future development of gymnasts. You will learn how essential these building blocks are and how they can be adapted to each apparatus with drills and ideas from High Performance coach Coral King. Basics for bars – Getting the basics right Practical coaching workshop for bars with Coral King. Learn drills and skills to strengthen your athletes basic bar skills in preparation for more complex skills. Vaulting basics Learn the elements to a good vault with High Performance MAG coach Igor Bespalov. Suitable for both MAG and WAG.



Spotting methods for ACR/Group gymsports Learn safe techniques for spotting gymnasts in formation. Hands on practical workshop by High Performance coach Farkas Pungur.

Hands-on spotting techniques for coaches Don’t get tangled up with spotting techniques. This practical workshop will show you how to spot your athletes safely and effectively to maximise their technique. Presented by Coral King.

Rotation on bars – from hip circles to clear hip circles Learn the correct body positions through physical preparation, drills and progressions with WAG High Performance Coach Michelle Yardley. Practical ways to develop power in your gymnasts Understand power and practical ways to implement it in your gym with High Performance coach Farkas Pungur. Trampoline Basics - Routine construction and basic skill development (at Lords) Practical ways to teach basic trampoline skills and how to construct routines for your athletes. Presented by TRP High Performance Coach Leo Kimble.

Teaming up for Success – Team Gym A practical workshop for coaches on Team Gym, presented by the well-known and multi-talented Debbs van Hagen. Please bring 2 demonstrators.

Pilates for flexibility and core strength Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast Janine Murray combines her knowledge of gymnastics, with her physiotherapy and Pilates qualifications to bring you a holistic workshop for developing flexibility and core strength in your athletes. Suitable for all gymsports. Trampoline skill development (at Lords) Practical ways to develop progressions and drills for more complex trampoline skills, presented by TRP High Performance Coach Leo Kimble. How to create annual training plans A theory workshop for coaches seeking advice on annual training plans to maximise their athlete's performance, by Farkas Pungur.



First Aid Course – Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) & Provide CPR (HLTAID001) HLTAID003 is a practical, full day course with an e-learning component completed online prior to the workshop. Based around a sporting environment, this First Aid course is designed to equip people with sound skills and knowledge to prevent and manage injuries. Includes Provide CPR (HLTAID001).

HLTAID001 is a practical, 2 hour workshop with a 1 hour e-learning component completed prior to the workshop. This course has been designed to equip individuals with basic skills to respond to a situation where emergency life support may be required. CPR is one of the least practiced but the most vital skill of a First Aider, therefore it is recommended that CPR is updated every 12 months. Both of these First Aid courses will be delivered by Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and upon receipt of application and payment, contact will be made with participants about access to the e-learning component.

HLTAID001 (Provide CPR) will be conducted from 8.30am – 10.30am in conjunction with the HLTAID003 (Provide First Aid, full day course).



Venues

Gymnastics WA, State Gymnastics Centre (SGC)

Loftus Recreation Centre: 99 Loftus Street, Leederville Off-site Locations Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR)

246 Vincent Street, Leederville East Perth Football Club (EPFC)

Leederville Oval (Medibank Stadium): 246 Vincent Street, Leederville

Lords Recreation Centre

3 Price St, Subiaco

Subiaco PCYC

450 Rokeby Road, Subiaco Location Access For the SGC, DSR and East Perth Football Club there is 3 hour free parking available at the Loftus Recreation Centre. For train access take the Butler train line to Leederville station and walk approx. 600m. They are also easily accessible by bus.

Onsite parking is available at Lords Recreation Centre, alternatively the centre is easily accessible by bus and is a 15 minute walk from the Subiaco Train Station on the Fremantle line. Limited parking is available at Subiaco PCYC, alternatively the centre is accessible by bus or a 15 minute walk from the Daglish Train Station on the Fremantle Line. For all public transport details please contact Transperth on 13 62 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au

SGC

DSR

Parking

EPFC


http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/


Refreshments

Morning tea will be provided at the Welcome Function on the Friday morning of the Conference at the East Perth Football Club. Lunch will also be provided on both of the Club Development days. Participants at all other workshops will have a short break between each workshop and a longer break for lunch on each day of the conference. Participants are required to supply their own food and drinks. Quantum Café operates from the Loftus Recreation Centre, opening at 8am.

Booking

Please complete and return the Conference Registration Form with payment to Gymnastics WA. The registration form should be emailed to [email protected]. If paying by Cheque, please make the Cheque payable to Gymnastics WA.

Please note, no refunds on sessions will be given. Please nominate an additional workshop at the bottom of page 6 of the Coach Development Application Form in the case we are unable to accommodate your first preference.

Prices

Coach Development

Early Bird Special MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED CLUBS (Up to 17th Dec 2015)

5 Workshops $195

SINGLE WORKSHOP 3 OR MORE (rate per workshop)

Early Bird Rate MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED CLUBS (Up to 17th Dec 2015)

$49.50 $45.00

Regular Rate MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED CLUBS (18th Dec 2015 – 8th Jan 2016)

$60.00 $56.00

Early Bird Rate CONCESSION $25.50 $22.50

Regular Rate CONCESSION $31.50 $28.00

Tech. Members in Non-Affiliated Clubs Rate

$100.00 N/A

First Aid Course HLTAID003 (Provide First Aid)

$160

HLTAID001 (CPR only) $60




Club Development

Day Attending

MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED CLUBS

Friday (2 people) FREE

Friday (Per Additional person) $50

Monday (2 People) FREE

Monday (Per Additional person) $50

Conditions

Please refer to the Education Policy Document for Terms & Conditions of Registration. http://www.gymnasticswa.asn.au/page.php?id=99


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