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HOW DO I BECOME A TECHNICAL MEMBER OF GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA?
Technical Membership is a special category of membership with Gymnastics Australia. It is offered to
coaches and judges who have successfully completed required competencies by attending one of Gymnastics Australia’s accreditation courses in Coaching or Judging. For more information on the type of courses available and the next courses conducted in your state, please view our National Course Calendar or contact your State Gymnastic Association.

Once the required competencies have been met, coaches and judges are invited to become Technical Members of their State Association/Gymnastics Australia. Each State Gymnastic Association is responsible for setting their own annual Technical Membership fee, with Gymnastics Australia setting their annual Technical Membership fee at $98.25 for a coach/judge and $44.00 for a judge (both of which includes Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover) per member. The State Association and Gymnastics Australia's Technical Membership fee is usually presented to the member as one annual fee.

Please note that a participant cannot become a Technical Member and accredit as a coach or judge until they have turned 16 years of age even if they have finished all their post course requirements.
If a member finishes all requirements they should be advised to hold onto their new accreditation form and send it to Gymnastics Australia once they turn 16. They should complete updating while waiting to become accredited.

WHY BECOME A TECHNICAL MEMBER OF GYMNASTICS AUSTRALIA?
Gymnastics Australia has in excess of 3000 Technical members operating in around 550 Gymnastics Clubs throughout Australia. As a valued member of Gymnastics Australia, all Technical members
are provided with opportunities for:-

  • Information - via regular circulars & the internet
  • Education - access to courses, congresses and workshops
  • Protection - in the form of a special Insurance Package
  • Participation - in events at all levels of our sport
  • Communication - with other members and organisations

By becoming a member of your State Association (and in turn Gymnastics Australia), you are being counted as an active coach or judge within the sport of Gymnastics and assisting Gymnastics Australia to meet your growing needs and the needs of the participants within the sport.

It is only when Gymnastics Australia knows who its members are, that it can actively contribute to improving the quality and standard of services to these members. There is much truth in the old adage... "strength in numbers".

THE BENEFITS OF TECHNICAL MEMBERSHIP FOR 2008
Technical Members receive benefits that are designed to assist and support them in their roles. For this reason, not all Technical Members receive the same benefits. All Coaches who become Technical Members of Gymnastics Australia also receive separate benefits from their State Gymnastic Association.



Membership Card



2008 Technical Membership Benefit Pack
(Presentation Folder, Lanyard, Membership Card & Holder, Lapel Pin (new members only), USB Flash Memory Stick & Member Advantage Brochure)

 



2008 Diary


Accreditation Certificate



Member Advantage - Member Benefits Package


Click here for the Member Advantage Web Site

TECHNICALMEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK

Gymnastics Australia's Technical Membership Handbook is one of the most important documents for all Technical Members. It provides all coaches and judges with the necessary information for maintaining and upgrading accreditations as well as other important rules and regulations (including updating). Please ensure you are familiar with the contents of this handbook.

 

POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

By signing the Technical Membership Form, all coaches and judges agree to abide by all of Gymnastics Australia's Policies and Regulations. Please ensure you are familiar with each of following policies and regulations.

  • National Updating Policy - all coaches must update annually to renew their accreditation with Gymnastics Australia. This policy outlines the methods of updating that can be used and the rules governing all updating events. All coaches who submit updating evidence that is not in-line with this policy may have their Technical Membership withheld until verification is provided.
  • Coaches Code of Ethics - as an accredited member of Gymnastics Australia, every coach must abide by the rules outlined within this policy.
  • Member Protection Policy - outlines the rules associated with the fairness and equity of membership within gymnastics.
  • Privacy Policy - outlines the rules associated with the collection, storage and use of membership information and personal details.
  • Anti-Doping Policy - outlines the guidelines associated with the detection, deterrence and prevention of doping within gymnastics. This policy applies to all members, athletes and other personnel as outlined within.

INSURANCE

  • Gymnastics Australia's Insurance Web Site - for all additional Insurance information (including how to make a claim)
  • Gymnastics Australia's Education Framework - The Education Framework outlines the wide range of competencies that all coaches are expected to meet and maintain. These competencies are used as a guideline when determining the scope of cover for Gymnastics Australia's Insurance Policies. It is important that all coaches and clubs are aware of these competencies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • First Aid Now - Click here for more information.

  • INFORMATION REGARDING RED CROSS AND ST JOHN AMBULANCE SENIOR AND LEVEL 2 FIRST AID COURSES
    Any Level 2 or Senior First Aid Certificates issued by St John Ambulance or Australian Red Cross are valid for three years on successful completion of the course.
    A Refresher course (or update) must be completed prior to the certificate expiry date, if this is not done the full course will have to be completed again.
    There is no leniency with this. As soon as your certificate expires if you have not completed an update you must redo the entire course.

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL is a process that will enable applicants to be granted recognition of acquired competencies, regardless of when, where or how obtained, through formal and/or informal training, work experience and/or life experience. These competencies will be assessed against current and relevant learning outcomes/competency standards through the approved RPL process.

  • Renewal Survey - If you are NOT planning to renew your Technical Membership for the current year, we would like to know why so that we may improve our services and products in the future.
  • Member Login - to view your current membership status and details (as it appears on the National Database) grab your Gymnastics Australia ID number and login.

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