Updated 11th February 2008

ASSET PROTECT - ARE YOUR CLUB'S ASSETS APPROPRIATELY INSURED?
Gymnastics Australia in conjunction with its Member Associations have worked with the sport's insurance broker (JLT Sport) to arrange a great new service to affiliated gymnastics clubs called Asset Protect.

In summary, Asset Protect allows affiliated clubs to receive a quote on costs to insure their club based assets (ie gymnastics equipment, plant and machinery,etc).

As the Asset Protect program is being rolled out to all clubs/associations that form part of JLT Sport's current sport clients (ie - AFL, Cricket Australia, Netball Australia), it means that great premium savings can be made as a large volume of clubs are increasing the insurance buying power.

Gymnastics Australia strongly encourages all clubs to view the Asset protect web site and further investigate this free service. In fact, Gymnastics Australia put its own general property insurance to the Asset Protect test and was pleasantly suprised with a $2000 premium saving.

Please click here to read the Asset Protect flyer

Please click here to visit the Asset Protect web site
Note: The on-line quote facility is presently not available.

Alternatively you can call JLT Sport directly on 1300 655 684.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL COACHES AND CLUBS
EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
GA is pleased to advise, that Sportscover (our insurer of General Liability) have agreed to include coaches (both past and present) within the definition of "who is insured".

"Gymnastics Australia Limited including all State Associations and Clubs, affiliated directly or indirectly with Gymnastics Australia Limited, registered members, non-participating officials including coaches (past and present), judges, voluntary workers including co-opted voluntary workers, club committee members, office bearers, medical officers and prospective members for up to four weeks after initial approach and, where applicable, guest gymnasts."

Further the definition of the Insured of Professional Indemnity is amended to read as:

"A qualified person acting as a coach (past and present)/judge/official but only whilst acting in the scope of their duties in such capacity. Qualified shall mean that person has appropriate qualifications or registration or accreditation or authorisation from the Insured body."

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this issue or the implications, this will extend cover to those Technical Members who cease coaching/judging and have a claim brought against years later when they are no longer a Technical Member.

This is a very big win for the sport as the inclusion comes at no extra premium cost.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - MAG ATHLETE STARS IN BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL
Gymnastics Australia has been advised that Rhys Kosakowski (NSW MAG Athlete - Hunter Sports Centre) was selected as one of only 4 young boys to take on the lead role in this hit musical and was selected to perform on the opening night. A fantastic result for this very talented athlete/performer.

As a result of this great achievement, Rhys has had to leave gymnastics to work full-time as part of the musical. Rhys is a MAG Level 6 athlete.

Gymnastics Australia would like to congratulate Rhys, his coach (Rohan Kennedy) and club (Hunter Sports Centre) and looks forward to his continued development within his new found role.

MEN'S ARTISTIC - CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT BARNES-OAKE
Congratulations to Matt Barnes-Oake, a MAG Coach at Darwin Gymnastics Club who was the Winner of the 2008 Darwin Citizen of the Year Award. Matt was nominated for this Local Government award in recognition of his outstanding service to DGC.

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WOMEN'S ARTISTIC - TECHNICAL BULLETIN
The February WAG Technical Bulletin is now available on the web.

Click here to access the bulletin.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS - FIG NEWSLETTER NO.30
This FIG RG newsletter can be downloaded from the RG website listed under Technical Information - FIG Newsletters. The newsletter covers examples of group originalities and new difficulties.

GENERAL GYMNASTICS - INVITATION FOR AN ACROBATICS DISPLAY TEAM
Gymnastics Australia has been invited to send an Acrobatic Gymnastics Display team to perform at the Osaka Festival from the 16 - 21 October 2008. Teams will be responsible for their airfares and any extra costs, however the festival organisers will cover participation fees, transport, meals and accommodation for the duration of the Festival. The team will be required to perform at least two different routines on an unmatted surface.

Teams should have a strong history of acrobatics and display performance and be good ambassadors for Australia and gymnastics. Preference will go to teams who have participated in the Aussie Gymfest or FIG Oceania Gala.

For further information on the tour, please contact Petrina Hutchinson phutchinson@gymnastics.org.au. Interested teams should apply via email by the 22nd February.

SPORT AEROBICS - SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Anthony Ikin, dancer, choreographer, former aerobic champion and a member of GA's Athletes' Commission has successfully auditioned for the So You Think You Can Dance Show on Channel 10. From the thousands of dancers that auditioned from around Australia Anthony was one of a hundred dancers selected to travel to Sydney for the second round of selections. On last night's show Anthony was selected into the top 20 to compete for the title of Australia's top dancer.

To view some outstanding dancing check out the show that airs on Channel 10 on Sunday nights at 7.30pm. Your phone vote will help keep Anthony in the show!

Anthony Ikin - Ikin Dance

SPORT AEROBICS - AER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION TRIAL
The Selection Trial was held in Perth on the 10th February 2008 at the Spirit Gymsports Club in Subiaco.

Congratulations to the following National Squad athletes who have been selected to compete at the FIG World AER Championships and the International Age Group Games in Ulm, Germany in April 2008.

Elizabeth Kane Individual Female
Elizabeth Kane Trio
Eloise Kane
Sarah Salerno
Kieran Gorman Individual Male
Martin Warren Age Group 2 Individual Male
Samantha Elkington Age Group 2 Individual Female
Zoe Tisdale Age Group 2 Individual Female (Conditional)
Chelsea Carroll Age Group 1 Individual Female
Stephanie Collins Age Group 1 Individual Female

Trudi Nurse Coach
Liz Lyons Judge/HOD

Well done to all team members.

Australian Team to the 2008 FIG World Championships

TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - NATIONAL JUNIOR AND SENIOR SQUADS
The National SMC is pleased to announce the Junior and Senior Squads for 2008. Congratulations to the selected athletes for your efforts in 2007.

DOWNLOAD - 2008 SQUAD LISTING

TRAMPOLINE SPORTS - PACIFIC ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM
Congratulations to the following athletes who were selected to represent Australia at the 2008 Pacific Alliance Championships in San Jose California in March 2008:-

Scott BROWN - SASI
Ben WILDEN - SASI
Alexandra FREEMAN - SASI
Aslin STYLES - T-Jets
Blake GAUDRY - T-Jets
Reece Thompson - Wynnum

SEE THE WORLD'S FASTEST, THE WORLD CHAMPION IN SYDNEY
Asafa Powell, world 100m record holder and Jeremy Wariner, 2007 world 400m champion know where they want to be on February 16.

So should you.

The duo will take to the track with Australia's best on a night loaded with scintillating track and field action.

Sydney Olympic Park will host an array of Australian and international stars including our own Sally McLellan, Josh Ross and Bronwyn Thompson in the lead-up to the biggest event on the world sporting calendar: Beijing 2008.

The action will explode from 6.45pm as the Sydney Athletics Grand Prix gets underway.

In a special offer for members, general admission tickets are just $10.00 adults (normally $15.00) and $5.00 concession (normally $8.00). Book online via the special link, phone Ticketek and quote promo code rawlinson07 or go to any Ticketek agency or the gate and present your membership card.

Further information is available at athletics.com.au, Australia's No. 1 track and field website.

SEE THE WORLD'S FASTEST, THE WORLD CHAMPION IN MELBOURNE
Asafa Powell, world 100m record holder and Jeremy Wariner, 2007 world 400m champion know where they want to be on February 21.

So should you.

The duo will take to the track with Australia's best on a night loaded with scintillating track and field action.

Melbourne Olympic Park will host an array of Australian and international stars including our own Craig Mottram, Jana Rawlinson and Steve Hooker in the lead-up to the biggest event on the world sporting calendar: Beijing 2008.

The action will explode from 7.30pm as the IAAF World Athletics Tour Melbourne gets underway.

In a special offer for members, general admission tickets are just $10.00 adults (normally $16.90) and $5.00 concession (normally $7.90). Book online via the special link, phone Ticketek and quote promo code rawlinson07 or go to any Ticketek agency or the gate and present your membership card.

Further information is available at athletics.com.au, Australia's No. 1 track and field website.

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