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Coaches Congress MAG Forum. February 2011. Introducing The SMC. SMC members: Paul Szyjko (Chair) Peter Tyler Rick Semmelmann Max Schulz Mike Remkes David Rath Nicky Walker
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Coaches Congress MAG Forum February 2011
Introducing The SMC • SMC members: Paul Szyjko (Chair) Peter Tyler Rick Semmelmann Max Schulz Mike Remkes David Rath Nicky Walker My thanks to this team for its willingness to contribute to the development of the sport, attend meetings and carry out various tasks on behalf of the Committee.
Calendar 2011 • Competitions – Interclub and Championship • April 1 Level 6-10 Interclub • April 2 Level 1-5 Interclub • May 6 Level 6-10 Interclub • May 7 Level 1-5 Interclub • June 4 Level 1-10 State Championships • August 13 Level 1-6 Teams Challenge • September 23 Level 6-10 Interclub • September 24 Level 1-5 Interclub • November 4 Level 6-10 Invitationals • November 5 Level 1-5 Invitationals
Calendar 2011 • Competitions – Country etc • April 30 Milicent Invitational • June 11 L1-7 Country Championships • October 7 Pt Pirie Invitational • October 8 Masters Games
Calendar 2011 • Judges Course Work • February 20 Intermediate Bronze Workshop • March 5-6 Intermediate Bronze Accreditation Course • March 19-20 Beginner Level Accreditation Course • TBA Advanced Level Workshops • TBA Advanced Level Accreditation Course
Calendar 2011 • State Development / State Training • February 27 State Development Clinic (Levels 3-6) • March 27 State Development Clinic (Levels 3-6) • April 17 State Training (L6-10) & Development Training (L4-5) • May 1 State Training (L6-10) • May 15 State Training (L6-10) & Development Training (L4-5) • June 19 State Training (L6-10) • June 26 State Training (L6-10) • July 3 State Training (L6-10) • July 10 State Training (L6-10) • July 14-20 National Championships (Canberra)
Competition Protocols • Entries must be forwarded to Paul Szyjko at paul@gymsa.com.au. • A copy must also be forwarded to the entries@gymsa.com.au for registration verification. • Entries close7 DAYSprior to Interclub events. • Entries close28 DAYSprior to Ch’ship events. • Entries are preferred in the week prior to closing date. • Clubs will be invoiced for entry fees after the competition.
Competition Protocols • Entries should be on correct 2011 MAG Entry Forms, and include all detail requested. • Gymnastics SA office staff will check all entries to confirm correct registration • Entries for Non registered gymnasts – cannot be accepted
Competition Protocols • Preferred method of receiving entries • Email to paul@gymsa.com.auentries@gymsa.com.au • Send as attachments, with each level a separate document and identified by the name it is saved as, i.e. Goodwood GC Level 1 Interclub May 08
Competition Protocols • Clearly indicate • Level, • Under Age/Open Division • Correct spelling of names • Dates of birth • Team member • Upgrading • Correct dates of competition • Contact details
Competition Protocols Provision of Judges • All clubs MUST provide a judge at every competition entered • A levy of 50% of the entry fee for each gymnast entered will be imposed when clubs fail to meet this obligation
Competition Protocols Expectations of Gymnasts • Gymnasts should understand the sportsmanlike expectations of the Code of Points • Gymnasts must compete in club uniform. State Team uniform is NOT appropriate except when representing South Australia • Gymnasts must remain as a well managed group in the areas designated for seating • After the competition gymnasts must remain off the equipment / competition area until presentations
Competition Protocols Expectations of Judges • Judges in 2011 and beyond will be asked to adhere to formal expectations on dress • Judges must prepare by ensuring familiarity with the level of gymnastics they will be expected to judge • Judges should attend relevant workshops as and when scheduled • Where the panel consists of more than one judge, scores should be submitted quickly without consultation and averaged.
Competition Protocols Expectations of Coaches • Coaches should understand the sportsmanlike expectations of the Code of Points • Coaches should be suitably attired in club tracksuit • Soft drinks, hot beverages, food etc may not be consumed on the competition floor at any time (includes warm up, competition and presentations) • Coaches may request and query Start Values of the gymnasts under their care. Execution scores are final unless a judge becomes clearly aware that he has erred.
Competition Protocols Expectations of Parents • Parents are not permitted on ANY matted area (i.e. blue area). • Videos must be taken from the stands or areas adjacent to the stand that do not encroach the matted area.
Competition Protocols Expectations of Clubs • Clubs must provide a judge at any competition entered • All clubs involved in a competition MUST provide helpers after the competition to retract seating, open the pits, position surrounding padding and erect pit equipment and remove rubbish where possible. • Entry fee levies will be applied where either of the above obligations is not fulfilled
Judges’ Accreditation • Beginner – may judge execution at L1-2 • Intermediate - may judge execution at L1-6 and difficulty at L1-2 • Intermediate Bronze - may judge execution and difficulty at L1-6 & U14 • Advanced – may judge execution and difficulty at L1-9 • Advanced Silver – may judge execution and difficulty at L1-10
Judges’ Accreditation • Judges will be required to register nationally with Gymnastics Australia • Registered coaches who accredit as a judge will be automatically registered • Registration for stand alone judges is 50% of full coaches accreditation fee • Club responsibility • Will be included in course fee if judge is unregistered
Judges’ Accreditation • The courses for 2011 provide opportunities: • For judges to upgrade their accreditation • For clubs to introduce prospective Beginner Judges to Officiating • For suitably aged gymnasts to extend their involvement
Judges’ Accreditation • If clubs do not have a judge at the required level, they can • Enrol a suitable candidate in the next course, and provide that candidate as a Panel Secretary until that person has completed accreditation.
State Development Program • State Development Clinics • Will be targeted at levels 3-6 • Will focus on: • the correct interpretation of compulsory routines • understanding basic technique and suitable progressions for elements in those routines
State Development Program • State Training • Aims to: • offer additional training opportunities for gymnasts aspiring to make state team selection • provide informed technical advice • enhance the chances of individuals to achieve qualification scores for selection • allow a team bond to develop amongst the state team • help on selected occasions to develop L4-5 gymnasts toward Under 12 preparation
State Development Program • State Training Gymnasts will be required to express their desire to seek State Team selection. In order to then be considered, gymnasts must: • attend the state training sessions offered • Satisfy the selection committee of their commitment to optimal preparation • Achieve the appropriate qualification score for their level • In the case where there are more candidates for a team than there are places, the highest scores at State Championships will first be taken into account
State Training • South Australia aims to support gymnasts aspiring to compete at all levels provided for at National Championships. Minimum qualification scores for SA State Team: • Level 6 U/12 – 45.00 • Level 7 Open – 60.00 • Level 8 Open – 63.00 • Level 9 Open – 66.00 • Level 10 – 72.00 • Level 9 & 10 – SMC will consider these gymnasts for apparatus specialists as long as they reach the GA qualification score. Each case would be considered on an individual basis and on it’s own merits
Senior International FIG Requirements National Team Level Level 10 Under 18 FIG Requirements National Competition Level 9 Open Optional Routines Level 9 Under 16 Optional Routines International Development Program (IDP) National Levels Program (NLP) Level 7 Under 14 Compulsory Routines Level 8 Open Optional Routines Level 6 Under 12 Compulsory Routines Level 7 Open Optional Routines State Competitions Level 6 Open Open Level 5 Under 11 / Open Compulsory routines only levels 1 - 6 Level 4 Under 10 / Open Level 3 Under 9 / Open Level 2 Under 8 / Open Level 1 Club & Regional Competitions Level 0
Awards • Interclub Competition • All Around • 1,2,3, Certificates • Apparatus • 1,2,3 Certificates • State / Invitational Championships • All Around • 1,2,3, Trophies • Apparatus • 1,2,3 Medals
Awards • Teams Challenge • Team size – minimum of 3 to count • Team Overall • 1,2,3, Trophies • Team Members Overall • 1,2,3 Medals
Bruce Edwards Award • Points awarded to clubs at each Interclub event, State Championship, Invitational Championships and Teams Challenge event of a calendar year. • Levels 1-4 • 3 points for each gymnast placing 1st overall • 2 points for each gymnast placing 2nd overall • 1 point for each gymnast placing 3rd overall • Levels 5-6 • 5 points for each gymnast placing 1st overall • 3 points for each gymnast placing 2nd overall • 1 point for each gymnast placing 3rd overall • In Addition, in 2010 • 1 point for any gymnast who successfully upgrades • 1 point per team entry