WelcometoVeniaGymSports
At Venia GymSports we are a South Australian Gymnastics Club striving to
provide the very highest quality gymnastics training program, with
professionalcoachesworkinginapositiveandsafetrainingenvironmentfor
South Australian Gymnasts. We acknowledge that the land we train and
competeonisthetraditionallandsfortheKaurnapeopleandthatwerespect
their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the
KaurnapeopleasthecustodiansoftheAdelaideregionandthattheircultural
andheritagebeliefsarestillasimportanttothelivingKaurnapeopletoday.
Throughinvolvementinourprogram,weencouragegymnastsatVeniaGymSportstobuildlifeskillssuchas
timemanagement,productiveworkethics,theabilitytosetandachievegoals,selfdiscipline,teamworkand
acceptanceofresponsibilityfortheirownactionsandattitudes.VeniaGymSportsisthehomeofGymnastics
SA'sYear2007,2008,&2011LevelsGymnastsoftheYearaswellasthe2009,2010EliteGymnastoftheYear.
Venia GymSports is affiliated with Gymnastics SA and Gymnastics Australia. Venia GymSports achieved
STARCLUBstatusinAugust2012fromtheOfficeforRecreation&SportinSouthAustralia.VeniaGymSportsis
alsoaGymnasticsAustralia‘Launchpad’clubandregisteredwiththegovernmentinitiativeSportingSchoolsas
aprovider.PrimarySchoolagedgymnastsarealsoabletouseSportsVoucherswithinourprograms.These
membershipsdemonstrateourdedicationtoapositivegymenvironmentandofferingqualitywellrunclasses.
Staffinclude;
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KateJohnson(RGHeadCoach/Venia
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VarriaVassillieva(RGCoach)
ProgramManager)
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EmilySchneider(RGCoach)
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ErinPankoke(RGCoach)
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JaydeOrmsby(RGCoach)
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ErinJames(RGCoach)
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IvaSorsaSunic(RGCoach)
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NataliaZankina(RGCoach)
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LouiseQuin(RGCoach)
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HannahMoroney(RGCoach)
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CatherineLyndon(RGCoach)
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AbbieJohnston(RGCoach)
VeniaCoachingPhilosophy
Wetakeourrolesveryseriouslyandunderstandthecoachingweprovidecanhelptoshapeyourchild’s
sportinginvolvementinthefuture.Weaimtoprovidequalitycoachingfrominformedlearningand
knowledgethatempowersathletesinawelcoming,safeandcaringenvironment.GymnastswillleaveVenia
trainingfeelingvaluedandcapableofachievingsuccesswithpositivememoriesoftheirexperiencewithVenia.
Allgymnastswillbetreatedequallywithoutregardtoability,gender,race,cultureandreligion.
WehopethatyourassociationwithVeniaGymSportsisbothrewardingandenjoyable.
YoursSincerely,
KateJohnson
HeadCoach/ProgramManager
VeniaGymSports
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WhorunsVeniaGymSports?
Venia GymSports was founded by Kate Johnson at the end of 2006. Kate began her gymnastic career at 6
yearsofageinarecreationalgymnasticsprogram.KateisGymnasticsSouthAustralia’s2006,2009,2011,2013
& 2015 Coach of the Year. Kate and sister Emily started in gymnastics with a one hour a week session and
progressedtobecomesuccessfulrhythmicgymnastswhoultimatelyrepresentedtheirclubatbothStateand
Nationallevel.Duringthe2002NationalChampionshipsEmilywasselectedtocompeteintheAustralianLevel
7teamintheTrans-TasmanChallenge.EmilyandherAustralianteammemberswonthecompetitionagainst
NewZealandandbroughthomeGoldforAustraliaagreatachievementfrombothEmilyasthegymnastand
Kateasthecoach.
KateandEmilybeganvolunteercoachingatayoungageandwhentheGymnasticsSARG-JETSprogramwas
establishedforEliteRhythmicGymnasts,KateandEmilywerebothselectedasprimarycoachesbyOlympian
Linda Douglas who initiated the program. In 2006 Kate was promoted to the Head Coach position and
continued to work with the athletes in the program ensuring fantastic results for the gymnasts and for the
growth and development of the sport of Rhythmic Gymnastics in South Australia. Venia GymSports is the
biggestrhythmicgymnasticsclubinSouthAustraliawithover200membersattwovenues.
Venia GymSports is an Incorporated Not for Profit entity and the Coaches, with support from the Venia
GymSportsManagementCommittee,administerthegeneraldaytodayrunningoftheclub.Thesededicated
volunteers,alongwiththeCoachingstaff,areresponsiblefordealingwithinitialenquiries,financialmatters,
gymnast registrations, training venue and times, internal camps and clinics, supporting the Talent
IdentificationPlanandthemanagementofequipment.
TheHeadCoachandallProgramcoaches’ofVeniaGymSportsdealwiththeday-to-dayprocessesneededto
maintainthegymnasticsprogramsofferedatVeniaGymSports.
VeniaGymSportshasbeenwidelyrecognisedforthegreatworktheyprovidegymnastsandcoachesinSAwith
Kate Johnson being awarded Coach of the Year Award from Gymnastics South Australia and is a two-time
recipient of the Wendy Ey Scholarship to enhance her coaching development. Kate has been an Australian
TeamcoachonNationalLevelsTourscompetinginternationallyonanumberofoccasions.
VeniaGymSportswasawardedthe2008ClubofYearawardfromGymnasticsSouthAustraliaandwasthefirst
predominatelyrhythmicgymnasticsclubtoachievethisacknowledgement.TheClubhasalsobeennominated
onanumberofotheroccasionsforthisaward.
COACHINGSTANDARDS
All eligible Coaches are required to be accredited members of both Gymnastics South Australia (GSA) and
GymnasticsAustralia(GA).ManyofourcoachesalsoholdadditionalqualificationswiththeAustralianSports
CommissionandStJohn’sAustralia.
Allcoachesrequireannualupdatingoftheircoachingqualificationsthroughtheoreticalandpracticalsessions.
The Head Coach is committed to having the best possible coaching team to enable the realisation of your
child’sfullpotential.Coachesareencouraged,andassistedwhereverpossible,toattendGSAandGAcoaching
clinicstoensurethattheyarefamiliarwithchangingcodesandlatestdevelopmentsingymnastics.
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ConditionsofAttendance
Gymnasts attending the Program are required to hold Gymnastic South Australia (GSA) registration and this
registrationfeeisincludedwithyourfirsttermfeesoftheyear.Gymnastswhoaremembersofmultipleclubs
are required to declare their additional registrations on their Venia GymSports Application for Enrolment
Form. Registration forms must be completed and returned with the registration fee within the first two
weeksoftrainingatVeniaGymSports.
RULESFORGYMNASTS
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Cometoclasspreparedtolearninappropriateclothes,hairtiedbackneatlyandbarefeet,whitesocks
orrhythmictoe-shoes
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Bringanamedwaterbottletoclass
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Wearclothingthatiscomfortableandallowsmovement–notutusorlongskirtsplease
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Listenandfollowthecoach’sinstructionatalltimes
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Treatallpeopleinthegymwithrespect
AthleteTransfer
GymnastsjoiningVeniaGymSportsfromanotherclubneedtohaveatransferrequestsenttotheexistingclub.
TheformissentbyGymnasticsAustraliatotheexistinggymnasticsclub.Ifthereisanyreasonforthetransfer
nottobepermitted,(i.e.outstandingaccountsetc)thendiscussionwilloccurbetweentheexistingcluband
membertorectifythissituation.
ExtendedAbsences
The Head Coach needs to be advised in writing, (email and letter are suitable forms of correspondence), of
long-termabsencesfromtheprograminadvance-3weeksormore.Ifadvancedwrittenadviceisgiventothe
HeadCoachthenamendmentstothetrainingfee’scanbemade.
WithdrawalfromtheProgram
Itisaconditionofattendancethatwrittennoticeofwithdrawalofagymnastisgiven.Termfeesarepayable
uptotheendofthetermalreadycommenced.
TRAININGATTENDANCE
Training
All Rhythmic Gymnasts are required to wear suitable clothing to training. Loose clothing is not suitable for
training. Gymnasts must wear clothing over leotards upon arrival and departure. Gymnasts must also wear
shoes,(i.e.sneakers)totraining,asbarefeetencourageinjury.
Upon the payment of the athlete’s first registration with Venia GymSports the gymnast will receive a
complimentary Venia T-shirt. Additional T-shirts and uniform items are able for purchase from Venia
GymSports.
Gymnasts in level 7 and above are required to wear hair in a bun to every training session and either black
trainingclothesorVeniaTrainingwear.
Jewelleryshouldnotbeworntoanyofthesessionsandfingernaillengthisbestkeptontheshortersideto
preventinjury.
VeniaGymSports,throughGymnasticsSA,areabletoprovidelettersofsupporttoinformagymnast’sschool
of training hours and requirements. Should it be necessary for the athlete to leave early to make training
sessionsonaregularbasis.
Punctuality
Punctuality is essential as it ensures that the training session is able to commence on time and is not
interrupted.Gymnastsmustbereadytocommencetrainingontime.Itisrecommendedthatgymnastsarrive
5-10minutesbeforestartingtimeinordertoprepareforthetrainingsession.
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Gymnastsneed:
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Tobedressedappropriately–fittedattire
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Tohavetheirhairtiedupinabun(orhighponytailforgymnastsunderlevel3).
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Tohaveadrinkbottlefullofwater
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Wearsuitableclothingtoandfromtraining
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Forsessionslongerthan3hours–gymnastsareaskedtobringsuitablesnackstokeepenergylevels
consistent
WhathappensifIdon’tturnuporamconsistentlylatetotraining?
Our training programs are structured and gymnasts must progress through the programs at a steady rate in
order to maximize their opportunities to perform to the best of their ability at all competitions and events.
Trainingsquadsaredisruptedconsiderablywhenagymnastisconsistentlylateordoesnotturnuptotraining
andnopriormessagehasbeenreceivedbytheCoachingstaff.Pleasesendamessageasearlyaspossibleif
yourchildcannotattendatrainingsessionorwillbelatetoasession.
All gymnasts are expected to attend the entire sessions required as stated by their competition level.
Negotiated finish times can be discussed at the beginning of the term with the Head Coach through a
scheduledmeeting.
Lackofpunctualityandfrequentlyleavingclassesearlyaltersthepatternoftrainingforthegymnast,hence
affectingprogress.
AbsencefromTraining
ShouldyourdaughterbeunabletotrainduetoillnessoranyotherreasonpleaseadvisetheHeadCoachprior
tothecommencementoftraining.Contactcanbemadevia–
SueJohnson82727541ortextmessagetoKateJohnson0422110764,amessagecanalsobesendviathe
DirectmessagingoptionintheVeniaGymSportsFacebookpage.
IfyoucannotgetamessagetotheCoachbyeitheroftheabovemethods,asecond-handmessageviaanother
gymnastispreferabletonomessageatall.
DeparturefromTraining
Onceatrainingsessionhascommenced,gymnastsmaynotleavethevenuewithoutpermissionoftheCoach.
IfaparentwishestowithdrawtheirdaughterfromtheclasstheyneedtoinformthesessioncoachandHead
Coachpriortodeparture.
Attheconclusionoftraining,gymnastswillbeescortedfromthegymtothemeetingarea.Forsessionsheld
atMarionLeisureCentrethemeetingareaistheFoyer,(wheretablesandchairsaresetup).AtPayneham
YouthCentrethemeetingareaistheGymFoyer.Whenpickingyourchildupafterasessionpleaseremember
to enter and leave the gym in a manner that causes as little distraction as possible as it can affect other
gymnastsandtheirtraining.
Parents/Carersareremindedtoensuretheydonotparktheircarsinthedisabledparkingbaysduringdrop
offandpickuptimes.Itisbestthatyouparkyourcarinthecarparkandwalkaroundtomeetyourchild.
If a gymnast cannot train due to injury or sickness, or a Coach has requested a gymnast to conclude their
training session early, the gymnast may not leave the gym until their parent or caregiver arrives to collect
them. The Squad Coach will inform parents if it is necessary for them to collect their daughter earlier than
theirscheduledfinishingtime.
Gymnasts must be collected within 10 minutes of the training session being completed, unless alternative
arrangementshavebeenmade.
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Ifagymnastisnotcollectedwithin15minutesofthesessionfinishing–thefamilywillbeinvoicedbyVenia
GymSportsafurther$20tocoverthecostofaCoachsupervisingthegymnastwhohasnotbeencollected.
It is the policy of Venia GymSports that the Coach will not leave the venue until all gymnasts have been
collected.
CONDUCT
Gymnasts,Coaches,andParents
GymnastsatVeniaGymSportsrepresentSouthAustralia’smosttalentedgymnastsandarerequiredtobehave
accordingly.
Conductexpectedofgymnastsandcoachesinthetraininggym.
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GymnastsandCoachesshouldshowrespectandsportsmanshiptowardeachotherandtothesport.
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Gymnasts must endeavour to co-operate fully and support all gymnasts and Coaches in the training
gym.
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Gymnast and Coaches must endeavour to support and encourage gymnasts and coaches of other
disciplines.
PrinciplesforConsiderationByParents
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Encouragegymnaststoparticipatetothebestoftheirability
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Encouragegymnaststoparticipateaccordingtotherules.
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Encouragegymnaststoenjoyparticipating.
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Showrespectandsportsmanshiptowardsgymnasts,Coaches,Judgesandfellowparents.
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Acceptthatweallmakemistakes
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IfthereisadisagreementwithanyOfficial,raisetheissuethroughtheappropriatechannel,(viaHead
Coach–KateJohnson),avoidinganyconfrontation.
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Recognisetheimportanceofvolunteers.
Keep in mind that sport at any level, including the elite level, can be demanding both physically and
emotionally,(forparentsandchildalike).
Ifyouobservesignsthatyourchildishavingdifficulties,pleasediscusswiththeCoachorProgramManager.
Earlyinterventionmayensureasmallconcerndoesnotdevelopintoalargeproblem.
EachchildisuniqueandavaluedmemberoftheVeniaGymSportsClub,andwillreactdifferentlytosituations
andexperiences.Asadultswemustbecommittedtoprovidingthebestopportunityforeachindividualchild
toachievetheirgoals.
Each competitive Rhythmic Gymnast in the program, (Level 3 and above), is required to sign a ‘Code of
Conduct’withtheirparentsandtheCoachesatthebeginningofeachyear’scompetitionseason.Acopyof
thisdocumentcanbefoundattheendofthismanual.
DisciplinaryProcedures
If a gymnast’s behaviour is inappropriate within a training session or in any situation where they are
representingVeniaGymSportsortheirStatethenthefollowingactionswillbetaken:
1stThechildwillreceiveaverbalwarningregardingthebehaviour.
2ndThematterwillbetakentotheHeadCoachoftheProgramandcontactwillbemadetoinformparents.
3rd A meeting between the parents, Head Coach, Squad Coach and the Club President will be required to
assesstheissue.Sanctionsthatmaybeimposedcouldinclude: •
TimeoutfromTraining
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AConductContract
th
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Note: When immediate intervention is warranted the above steps may be bypassed on authority from the
StateAdministrator,GSAorClubPresident.
UNIFORM
VeniaGymSportsGymnasticsUniform
TheGymnasticProgramuniformconsistsofthefollowingitems.
COMPULSORYFORCOMPETITIVEGYMNASTS
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VeniaGymSportsTracksuit(OrderedthroughtheclubfromGKEliteSportswear)
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Veniatraininggear(croptop,trainingsinglet,runningshorts)
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WhitesocksandCleanSneakers
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VeniaGymSportsT-Shirt
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VeniaGymSportsSublimationCompetitionLeotard
The Venia Tracksuit, training attire and club leotard can be ordered and purchased through the Venia
GymSportsManagementCommittee–seeKateJohnson.
WheredoIpurchaseLeotards?
TrainingLeotardscanbeboughtfromspecialiseddressmakersorfromballetshops.
Whenparticipatinginacompetition,gymnastswillrequirecompetitionleotards.Competitionleotardscanbe
purchasedviaKateJohnson.ItisimperativethatVeniaCoachesliaisewiththedressmakerregardingdesign
andsuitabilityofcompetitionleotards.AsleotardsmustsuittheroutineandvisionoftheCoach,allleotard
designsaretobeapprovedbytheHeadCoachpriortocommencingtheorder.
Generallygymnastswillrequireonlyonecompetitionleotard.Programleotarddesignsarechangedregularly,
(every 2 to 3 years). When gymnasts begin to compete at State run events, the number of competition
leotardstheyneedwillvarybetweenoneandfive.TheVeniaGymSportsCompetitionleotardisorderedvia
theHeadCoach.
Note:Pleaselabelallclothingandpropertyclearlywithyourchild’sname.Thisparticularlyincludesschooland
gymnasticsuniform.Wherepossible,apparatusshouldbenamed.
RhythmicApparatus
Whengymnastsmakeacommitmenttoattendclassesonaregularbasiswerecommendthattheypurchase
theirownapparatus.ApparatuscanbepurchasedthroughAMCOGymnastics.Apparatusshouldbepurchased
inconsultationwithyourdaughter’sCoachtoensureappropriateacquisitions.
ItisalsorecommendedthatgymnastsaboveLevel9andInternationalhavetwosetsofequipment,especially
ribbon sticks, ropes, hoops and ribbons. This is important for training and competition preparation. For
second-handapparatuspleasecontactKateJohnsontocheckwhatiscurrentlyavailable.
WheredoIBuyApparatus?
AMCOisthepreferredRGapparatussupplierinAustralia
Websitewww.amco.com.au
[email protected]
Pleaseconsultwithyourdaughter’sCoachbeforeorderingapparatus.
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COMMUNICATION
ContactwithCoaches
Coachesareaccessibletothegymnast’sparentssothattheymaydiscussaspectsoftraining.Thebesttimeto
speakwithaCoachisimmediatelyaftertraining,providingthemattercanbedealtwithbriefly.Alternatively,
usethistimetomakeanappointmenttodiscussmoreimportantmattersatlength.
IfyouhavedifficultycontactingaCoachaftertrainingpleasefeelfreetosendanotewithyourdaughteror
telephonetheProgramManager.
WeaskthattheHeadCoachonlybecalledonherprivatenumbersaftertraining,(night),formattersrequiring
urgent attention. Before contacting the Coach at night please consider if discussion of a problem or matter
couldwaitforthefollowingtrainingsession.Considerusinganoteoremailtorequestanappointmentwith
coaches.
KateJohnson(HeadCoach–0422110764)email–[email protected]
All coaches at Venia GymSports work full or part time jobsor attend University as full time students and we
wouldliketoremindyouthattheyalsohavecommitmentsoutsideofthegymincludingyoungfamilies.
NewslettersandInformationSharing
EveryRhythmicGymnastisprovidedwithapocketfornotices.Parentsandgymnastsareaskedtochecktheir
pocketsattheendofeachtrainingsession.
VeniaGymSportsusetheirFacebookpageasoneoftheprimarysourcesofinformationsharing.Ensureyou
‘like’ourpagetostayuptodatewithourlatestnewsandevents.Importantnotesandcopiesofhandbooks,
newslettersetccanbefoundontheclubwebsitewww.veniagymsports.com
LostProperty
LostPropertywillbeheldintheStoreroomatMarionandintheLostPropertybasketatPayneham;aftertwo
monthsiftheitemshavenotbeenclaimedtheywillbedonatedtocharity.
ProcessofComplaintsByParentsandGymnasts
AllcomplaintsshouldbedirectedtotheClubPresidentinwriting.
VeniaGymSports
c/o26NorthParade
KingswoodSA5062
PROGRAMPOLICIES-GENERAL
ParentViewing-
RhythmicLevel3>10&InternationalStream
TrainingsessionsareconsideredclosedandparentsaretodropgymnastsoffandpickthemupintheFoyerof
theLeisure/YouthCentre.
DuringtrainingtimeitisadvisablethatparentsdonotmakecontactwiththeirdaughterortheCoachesand
keepothernoisetoaminimumsothatthetrainingisnotdisrupted.
RhythmicSparkles,Parentsofthe‘Sparkles’andFoundation1&2gymnasts
Training sessions may be viewed from seating inside of the gym. Please keep in mind that whilst your
daughter is in the gymnasium during class time she is under the instruction of the Coach. Children not
enrolledintheclassarenotpermittedtobeonthecarpetsorusetheequipmentofVeniaGymSportsfortheir
ownsafety.
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FacebookPolicy-
VeniaGymSportsandtheirmembersareexpectedtocomplywiththeGymnasticsSouthAustraliaFacebook
Policy.
VeniaGymSportsusesFacebookasacommunicationandpromotionaltoolwithitsmembersandthewider
community.
http://www.facebook.com/VeniaGymSports
ChangingSquads
Ifgymnastschangesquadsmidyear,theywillautomaticallyassumethenewsquad’scommitmentsi.e.holiday
andtrainingsessionsandfeestructure.
TrainingDiary
Coaches complete a roll and make training diary notes for each session. This diary also tracks attendance,
injuryandillness.Gymnastsinlevel3+usetrainingdiariestoassistinmaintainingfocusduringtheclasses.
ColdWeather
Gymnastsmusthavewarmclothingtoputonaftertraining,especiallyintheevening.Thisincludesfootwear.
HotWeatherPolicy
Ourheatpolicyoperatesthroughoutthesummermonths.Ifthetemperatureisforecastas37 o Corabovein
theAdvertiser,theafternoonclasswillbecancelled.Intheeventofacoolchangeorare-adjustmentismade
totheforecast,theclasswillstillbecancelled.
Gymnastswhotakepartinmorningtraining,(Saturdaysessions),willstilltrainthemorningof37o Corabove
days.Onsuccessive37oC+days,extramorningtrainingmaybeorganized.
When hot weather is consistently high for a few days in a row and competition is near then the Coach will
scheduletrainingwiththegymnastsasrequired.ThiswillbenegotiatedbetweenCoachandfamiliesofthe
gymnast.
Storageofbelongings
Gymnasts are asked to bring a ‘gym bag’ to each training session; within this bag it is ideal to store the
followingitems
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GymnasticApparatus
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Pen&pencil
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Toeshoesandwhitesocks
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Gymnasticnotebook
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Tissues
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Folder containing element sheets and
handoutsfromCoach
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PersonalFirstAidkit(Band-Aids,etc)
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Drinkbottle
We expect that the athletes are responsible for their own belongings and respect others; each member of
VeniaGymSportsisencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirownbags.
VeniaGymSportsFundraising
TheManagementCommitteeiscurrentlyinchargeofdecidingallfundraisingactivities,theCommitteeroleis
to delegate jobs to parents of Venia GymSports to ensure that we can raise funds to ensure the financial
successoftheclub.AsVeniaGymSportsisanon-profitentityallproceedsraisedbythemembersareusedto
helppurchasenewequipment,runprograms,ensureCoachdevelopmentisuptodateandthatthetermfees
andfundraisingkeeptheclubviable.
ParentInvolvement
Gymnasticstrainingatthehighestlevelisapartnershipbetweenthecoaches,gymnastandparents.Wewant
yourinvolvementwiththesporttobepositiveandyoursoleresponsibilityasaparenttobesupportforyour
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daughter,forthatreasonwherepossiblewefillrolesinvolunteerpositionswithourcoaching/judgingstaffin
thefirstinstance.Onsomeoccasionsthecallforvolunteersismadetohelpateventsandwithfundraising.
Weappreciateallparentalsupport.
ParentswhowishtovolunteertimeonGymnasticsSASportManagementsub-Committeesorinafundraising
committeemustcomplywiththeviewsandaimsofVeniaGymSports.Approvalontosuchcommitteesmust
firstbeapprovedbytheVeniaGymSportsManagementCommitteeandClubPresidentbeforeanyapplications
aremadeandrepresentationofVeniaGymSportsismade.
MedicalConsent
ParentsarerequiredtofillouttheApplicationtoEnrolFormandattachanyadditionalinformationregarding
any known medical or other information pertaining to the member’s safe participation within the Venia
GymSportsProgram,anychangestogymnasthealthmustbesubmittedinwritingassoonasknown.
Medical&PhysiotherapyServices
Consultation with medical and physiotherapy remains the Parent’s responsibility and this includes any
associatedcosts.
FirstAidKit
Thereisafirstaidkitlocatedintheequipmentstoragearea,whichhassuppliestodealwithminorincidents.
Werequestthatgymnastskeeptheirownsuppliesofdisposableitemsthattheyarelikelytouseonaregular
basisinthecourseofatrainingsession.e.g.Band-Aids,strappingtape,tissues,cream.Thesepersonalsupplies
shouldbekeptintheathlete’sgymbag.
IceisprovidedandavailableatbothPaynehamYouthCentreandMarionLeisure&FitnessCentre.
GymnastswithAsthmaarerequiredtoattachtheirAsthmaplantotheenrolmentformandalsobringreliever
puffer/medicationetctotrainingasrequired.
AccidentandEmergencyProcedures
Intheeventofanaccidentoremergencyoccurringduringtrainingthatrequiresmedicalattention,thereisa
setprocedurethathasbeendevelopedforCoachestofollow.Theactiontakenwoulddependonthetypeof
attentionrequired.
For any injury requiring immediate attention, parents will be notified as soon as possible. It is therefore
important for the Coaches to be advised of any changes to your contact details, particularly mobile phone
numbers.
AllaccidentandinjuriesthatoccurduringthetrainingarerecordedinanInjuryreportbook.
PhysiotherapistRecommendations
We recommend Sam Offord and David Spurrier, Mitcham Rehab Centre, 9 Princes Rd, Kingswood, as our
consultingphysiotherapist,(82714122).
CommunicationfortreatmentandpaymentsaremadedirectlytoSamandDavid.
MedicalRecords
RecordspertainingtotrainingwillbekeptbytheCoachesoftheProgram.
AllinformationavailabletoCoacheswillbetreatedasconfidential.
Drugsinsport
Drugtestinghasbecomepartandparcelofsportatanelitelevel.
Gymnasts are placed on the potential testing list once they have been named on a Gymnastics Australia
NationalSquad.
TestingcanoccuratState/SouthAustralianandNationalCompetitionsandalsooutofcompetition.
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FurtherInformationcanbeobtainedfromtheCoaches,oralternativelyfromtheAustralianSportsandDrug
Agency,(ASADA).
Beforetakinganymedications,athletesonthetestinglistshould:
Alwaysaskifthemedicationispermitted.
If unsure, check with the ASADA Hotline to see if the medications are on the banned list, even if you have
previouslychecked.Alterationstothelistofbannedsubstancescanoccur.
ASADAHotline
Freecall:1800020506
Weekdays9am-9pm(EST)
Weekends9am-5pm(EST)
www.asdmac.org.au
GymnasticsSouthAustraliaInsurance
Gymnasts are provided with insurance cover through their registration through Gymnastics South Australia.
DetailsofthisinsuranceareavailableontheGymnasticsSouthAustraliawebsite–www.gymsa.com.au
Medicationpolicy
Nomedicationwillbeissuedtoyourdaughterwithoutyourpriorconsent.Ifyouhavemedicationthatyou
wishadministeredtoyourchildinthecaseofillnessoremergencywhilstattendingtraining,pleaseensureitis
clearlymarkedandhandedtotheProgramManager.Clearinstructionsshouldbeonthecontainer,itisthe
parentsresponsibilitytothenensurethatthemedicationiswithinvalid‘expirydates’
TheEnrolmentformallowsforthispermissiontobegiven.
Whenaninjuryoccurs,itispossibletoclaimthe‘gap’throughthepersonalaccidentinsurancepolicythatis
includedintheGSAregistration.
Claimformswillbeposteddirecttotheclaimant.ContactGSAforfurtherinformation(82948288)
Nutrition&Rest
Itisimportanttoeachchild’stotalwell-beingthattheyeatabalancedandnutritiousdiet.
Where sessions are longer than 3 hours children are encouraged to bring snacks to training, fresh fruit,
sandwiches&driedfruitareallappropriatesnacks.Ifgymnastsarecomingdirectlyfromschooltotraining–
pleaseensurethattheyconsumesuitablefoodsofnutritionalvaluewhiletravellingtothegym.
Restandrecreationarealsoimportantingredientstoahealthylifestyle.
https://www.sportsdietitians.com.au/factsheets/food-for-your-sport/food-for-your-sport-gymnastics/
VENIAGYMSPORTSFEEPOLICY
FeeCollectionPolicy
Term fees must be paid by the due date on each invoice. The Venia GymSports Management Committee
reservestherighttochangethispolicyatanytime.
Ifthefullterm’sfeesarenotpaidbytheendoftheterm,agymnastwillnotbepermittedtoreturntoclass
thefollowingtermuntilthefeeispaidinfull.Gymnastswithoutstandingfeesarenotpermittedtocompete
incompetitionsorattendholidaytraining.
Feesarestructuredinsuchawayastohavethehourlyrategraduallyreduceuntilthegymnastistraining20
hoursormoreeachweekoftheschoolterm.Itisessentialthatalltermfeesandotheramountspayableare
paidbytheduedate.
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Thepreferredmethodofpaymentisforthegymnast/familytoarrangeforaregularpaymenttoVenia
GymSports.Thiscanbeactivatedforonceperterm-atthebeginningofterm,fortnightlyormonthly.Should
youwishtochoosethisoptionpleaseletitbeenknowntotheFinancialOfficer.
Whendepositingregularfeepayments,itisimportanttoclearlyidentifyyourchild’snameorinvoicenumber.
On-linepaymentscanbearrangedthroughyourownbank/creditunionormadeasabankdirectdepositto:
To:
VeniaGymSportsIncorporated
CommonwealthBank,MitchamSA
BSB 065140
Accountnumber:
10146378
Toidentifythepayment:
e.g.
SCartwheelinv7864
GYMNASTSWHOSEFEESARENOTPAIDBYTHEENDOFATERMWILLNOTBEPERMITTEDTOCOMMENCE
TRAININGTHEFOLLOWINGTERMUNTILALLFEESAREPAID.
ItisessentialthattheHeadCoachisadvisedattheearliestopportunitypriortoagymnastleavingthe
Program.TermFeesarepayableuptotheendofthetermalreadycommenced,andrefundsfornonattendancearenotpossible.
Holiday training will be determined by the Head Coach and notices will be given to the gymnast. Additional
feesforclinics,additionaltrainingtimesoraddedhoursmayrequireadditionalbilling.
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Nogymnastwithoutstandingfeescantakepartinaninterstateorinternationaltrip.
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Parents who experience difficulties in payment may contact the Venia GymSports Management
CommitteebyletterorspeakwiththeClubPresidenttonegotiatealternativepaymentarrangements.
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Please Note; there are no refunds for classes missed due to illness but make up sessions during the
termmaybeofferedifavailable.
VeniaGymSportsoffersa50%termfeediscountforsecondandsubsequentchildrenwhojointheprogram.
GYMNASTICSSAREGISTRATION2017
Afeeof$55paforallmembersispayableannuallytoensureallnon-competitivegymnasts(Sparkles,
Foundation1&2)areregisteredmembersoftheStateAssociationandthattheyarecoveredforpersonal
accidentinsurance.Gymnastsinthecompetitivelevels,(level3&above),areinvoicedfora$65registration
fee.
ThisfeeshouldbepaidwiththefirstinstallmentofTermfees.
Asaparent/caregiverofachildintheprogramyouarerequiredtosigntheenrolmentform,whichdeclares
thatyouhavereadthishandbookandunderstandandshowcommitmenttoourpolicies.
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STAFFANDCONTACTS
VeniaGymSports
TrainingVenues:
MarionLeisureCentre
CnrOaklandsRd&RosedaleAve
MorphettvilleSA
PaynehamYouthCentre
TurnerStreet
FelixstowSA
Website:
www.veniagymsports.com
ClubPresident
RogerJohnson
Phone–82727541
EmailAddress
[email protected]
PostalAddress
c/o26NorthParadeKingswoodSA5062
IfyouneedtocontactaCoach–pleasecontactHeadCoach:KateJohnsonon0422110764
Kate is available after 3pm on weekdays and most hours during weekends. As part of our training policy
Coachesdonotanswermobilephonesduringlessons,pleasesendatextmessageifthematterisurgent.
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Thefollowingdocumentisdesignedtoensurethatallcoaches,gymnastsandparentsareawareofthe
expectationsofbeingmembersorsupportersofVeniaGymSports.
Pleasereadthroughthedocumentwithyourchildtoensurethatyouarebothawareofyourobligationsas
membersofVeniaGymSports.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheliteraturepleasespeakwiththecoach
todiscussyourthoughts.
GymnastCodeofConduct
AVeniaGymnastmust…
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Showrespecttocoaches,judges,officialsandothergymnasts.
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Followtheinstructionsofhis/hercoachquicklyandexactly.
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Supportandencouragehis/herteammates.
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Alwaystrainwithapositiveattitude.
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Attempttodoeverymovewithgoodform.
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TakecareoftheClub’sequipment.
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TakeprideintheirClubandmakesurethattheydotheirpartinkeepingthegymcleanandtidy.
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Neverarguewithanofficial.Ifyoudisagree,haveyourcoachorteammanagerapproachtheofficial
duringabreakorafterthecompetition.
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Controlyourtemper.Verbalabuseofofficialsandsledgingothergymnasts,deliberatelydistractingor
provokinganopponentisnotacceptableorpermittedbehaviourinanysport.
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Workequallyhardforyourselfand/oryourteam.Yourteam’sperformancewillbenefitandsowill
you.
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Beagoodsport.Applaudallgoodworkwhetherperformedbyyourteamoranother.
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Treatallparticipantsinyoursportasyouliketobetreated.Donotbullyortakeunfairadvantageof
anothercompetitor.
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Cooperatewithyourcoach,team-matesandotherparticipants.Withoutthemtherewouldbeno
competition.
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Participateforyourownenjoymentandbenefit,notjusttopleaseyourparentsandcoaches.
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Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallparticipantsregardlessoftheirgender,ability,cultural
backgroundorreligion.
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AbidebytheGymRulesdisplayedinthegymonthenoticeboard.
CompetitionGymnasts’Responsibilities
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Alwaysbehaveinanexemplarymanner.Youaretherolemodels.Youngergymnastswillcopyyour
attitudeandbehaviour.
Workconscientiouslyatschool,TAFEoruniversityandmaintainyourgrades.
Supportyourteammembers,andhelpbuildteamspirit,bothintrainingandcompetition.
Cometotrainingsuitablydressed,hairtiedupoutofyoureyesandaimingtoimprove,andtoworkto
yourbestabilitywithapositiveattitude.
Beontimetotraining,competitionsandteammeetingsandattendtheclub'sfundraisingactivities
thatareheldtofundclubprojectsaswellascoaches’andgymnasts’traveltocompetitions.
Stayfitandhealthy.
Ifthereisaproblemdon'tletitbecomemagnifiedandgetoutofhand:-speaktothecoachassoonas
theissuearises.
Yourprimarycompetitionresponsibilityistocompetetothebestofyourability.Bepositiveand
courteousregardlessofscoreorperformance.Itisfarbettertoperformyourbestandcomelast,than
performdisrespectfullyorwithabadattitudeandcomefirst.
Whenwithyourteam,youmaynotleavetheteamunlessthecoachgrantspermission.
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AttendanceProcedureforCoaches,Gymnasts&Parents
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AllCoachesandGymnastsaretoarriveattrainingontimeorafewminutesbeforethestartofthe
class.–Anygymnastsarrivingaftertheclasshasbegunneedtocomequicklyintothegymandready
themselvesfortheproceedingtraining.Itisnotappropriatetowalkslowlyorspendtimetalkingto
anothergymnastratherthanpreparingyourbodyandmindforthetrainingahead.Eachblockoftime
thatislostintrainingtakestwicetheamountoftimetocatchup.Latenessofthegymnastwill
determineifshecompletesafullwarm-uporcompetitionwarm-up.(Competitionwarm-upiswithout
strengthcomponents–thegymnastwillneedtocompletetheseinherowntimeduringthesession).
Coachesaimtostarteachclassontimeandaskthatallparentsrespectthecoachesneedtosetup
andprepareforthesubsequentclass.Parentsofgymnastsabovelevel3arerequiredtodropoff
athletesinthefoyerofthegym,ifamessageneedstobegiventothecoachpleasedosoviaanoteto
withthegymnastoraphonecallortextmessagetotheHeadCoach.AssistantCoachesareonlytobe
contactediftheHeadCoachisonleaveorabsent.
Allmembersoftheclassaretoassistwiththeset-upandset-downofthegymnasium,onceyouhave
finishedyourtask,checktoseeifothergymnastsneedassistance
Oncethegymissetupreadyfortrainingthegymnastsaretobegintheirregularwarm-upprogram
unlessinstructedtocompleteanalternatetaskasdirectedbythecoach
Afterwarm-upiscompleted,(allgymnastsarerequestedtocompletethewarm-uptogetherasa
team),a‘line-up’infrontofthecoachistobecompletedandthentoawaitfurtherdirectionfromthe
coach.
Aftershowingaroutinetomusictothecoach,eachgymnastmustpresentthemselvestothecoaching
staffforcorrectionsandcomments.Failuretodosomaymeanthegymnastforgoeshernextturn
withthemusic
EquipmentprovidedbytheClubneedstobetreatedwithrespect,failuretodosowillresultin
gymnastsnotbeingprovidedwithsuchequipment,siblingsandspectatorsareaskednottousethe
equipmentasitisvaluable.
Gymnastsmustbeabletoworkingroupsandautonomouslyduringdifferenttimesofthetraining
session.Gymnastswhoarenotworkingatanoptimumrateorwithpoorattitudetowardsskill
acquisition,coachingstafforfellowgymnastswillberemindedbythecoachingstaffthattheir
behaviourisunacceptableatthattimeandwillbeaskedtoadjusttheirbehaviourinthegym.Failure
toadjustsuchbehaviourwillresultinthegymnastbeingaskedtotakeatimeoutfromtrainingand
parentswillbeinformed
Gymnastswhoareworkingatanoptimumrateandwithapositiveattitudewillbenefitfrom
additionalcoachingresourcesandchoreographyassistance.Gymnastsmustdemonstratetothe
coachingstaffthattheyarewillingtoworkhardandrespecttheassistanceandtimethattheyare
givenbythecoach.Eachcoachisnotinthegymforpersonalgainbuttoassistwiththegymnasts’
developmentandencouragetheirlearningandskilldevelopment.Gymnastswhoarenot
demonstratingastrongworkethicanddeterminationtoachieveskillsandgoalswillbeaskedto
reassesstheirpositionwithintheprogram.
Parents’CodesofBehaviour
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Rememberthatchildrenparticipateinthissportfortheirbenefit,notyours.
Encouragechildrentoparticipate,donotforcethem.
Focusonthechild’seffortsandperformanceratherthanwinningorlosing.
Rememberthatchildrenlearnbestbyexample.
Respectcoaches’andotherofficials’decisionsandteachchildrentodolikewise.
Showappreciationofvolunteers,coaches,officialsandadministrators.Withoutthem,yourchildcould
notparticipate.
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Criticismofotherpeople’schildren/coachescanbeupsettingtoallandisnotacceptabletoVenia
GymSports.Pleaserefrainfromdoingso.
Anyproblemsregardingyourchild,pleasespeakdirectlytotheappropriatecoach.
Encourage.Don’tcriticize.
Inthecaseofanabsence,amessageshouldbeleftwiththeHeadCoach,priortothestartofthe
trainingsession.
ParentalSupportoftheCompetitionGymnast
Parentsplayacrucialsupportingrole.Withouttheiractivesupportitisnotpossibletosustaintheinterest
anddedicationrequiredofthecompetitivegymnastoverthelongformativeyears.
TheClubprogramcanmaskparentalindifferenceorlackofcommitmentforacertaintimebutinthelong
termthegymnastwillfalterorretire.Itisunderstandablethatparentsneedtobeconvincedthatthe
childissuitableandwantstobepartofaprogrambeforemakingsuchacommitment.
Theareasinwhichtheparentscanhelpareasfollows:
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Providepositivesupporttothegymnastduringtrainingandcompetitionsessions,irrespectiveofthe
levelofcompetitionorhowtheyperformontheday.Ifthegymnastdoesnotperformtoexpectations,
orisnottrainingwellandtheparentscriticiseorplaceunduepressureonthegymnastadditionalto
andunknowntothatofthecoaches,thesumtotalmaybemorethanthegymnastcanhandle.Please
provideatraining-freehavenathome.
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Parentalsupportandinvolvementintheareasofdiet,medicalandlifestylemanagementisessential
atSeniorLevelsinordertoofferarealisticchanceofsuccessforthegymnast.
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Helpmanagethenon-gymnasticpressuresonthegymnast.Thisincludesorganisingtheirtime,sothat
thereistimeforsocialcontact,homework,andgymnastictraining,asyoungchildrendonotyethave
thenecessarymanagementskills.Mosthighschoolswillpermitagymnasttouseanelectivelinetodo
theirhomework,andallowgymnasticstobecountedasanelective.Carefullyplanned,gymnasticswill
notaffectastudent’sschoolrequirements.
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Parentsareencouragedtoenjoy/supporttheirchild’sprogressintrainingoccasionally;forexample,to
seeanewskillorroutine.However,itisbesttoleavethegymnastandcoachtotheirworkforthe
majorityofthetrainingsessions.Excessivereferencetotheparentduringtrainingmayunderminethe
developingrelationshipbetweenthegymnastandhercoach.
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Pleasesetagoodexampletoallbyremainingoutsidethetrainingareasandusingthespectatorarea
duringsessions.
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Pleaseparticipateinthefund-raisingprojects.TheClub'scostingtothegymnastiscalculatedonthis
basis.Byhelpinginthiswayyouarealsoacknowledgingthefinancialsupportgiventoyourchildby
gymnastsinlowerlevels.
CompetitionEtiquette
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Pleasedonotapproachanyjudgeduringorimmediatelyafteracompetition.Failuretoobservethis
requestcaninvokeastingingrebuketotheClubfromtheStateorNationaloffice.
Pleasedonotapproachthegymnastsonthefloororcallyourchildoffthefloortoyourseatduringa
competitionorduringthewarmupprecedingthecompetition.
AllcoachesareboundbytheAustralianSportsCommissionsCoachesCodeofEthicsaswellastheMember
ProtectionPolicyasadoptedbyVeniaGymSports,GymnasticsAustraliaandGymnasticsSouth
Australia.
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Coach’sCodeofBehaviour
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Operatewithintherulesandspiritofyoursport,promotingfairplayoverwinningatanycost.
Encourageandsupportopportunitiesforpeopletolearnappropriatebehavioursandskills.
Supportopportunitiesforparticipationinallaspectsofthesport.
Treateachpersonasanindividual.
Displaycontrolandcourtesytoallinvolvedwiththesport.
Respecttherightsandworthofeverypersonregardlessoftheirgender,ability,culturalbackgroundor
religion.
Respectthedecisionsofofficials,coachesandadministratorsintheconductofthesport.
Whereverpractical,avoidunaccompaniedandunobservedone-on-oneactivity,(wheninasupervisory
capacityorwhereapowerimbalancewillexist),withpeopleundertheageof18years.
Adoptappropriateandresponsiblebehaviourinallinteractions.
Adoptresponsiblebehaviourinrelationtoalcoholandotherdrugs.
Actwithintegrityandobjectivity,andacceptresponsibilityforyourdecisionsandactions.
Ensureyourdecisionsandactionscontributetoasafeenvironment.
Ensureyourdecisionsandactionscontributetoaharassmentfreeenvironment.
Donottolerateharmfulorabusivebehaviours.
Placethesafetyandwelfareoftheathletesaboveallelse.
Helpeachperson,(athlete,officialetc),reachtheirpotential-respectthetalent,developmentalstage
andgoalsofeachpersonandcomplimentandencouragewithpositiveandsupportivefeedback.
Anyphysicalcontactwithapersonshouldbeappropriatetothesituationandnecessaryforthe
person’sskilldevelopment.
Behonestanddonotallowyourqualificationstobemisrepresented.
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UNIFORMPRICESANDITEMS
VeniaGymSportshasorganizedsublimationprinted
traininggearandclubleotard.
GirlswhorepresentVeniaatcompetitionsare
requiredtoweartheitemsduringwarm-upand
training.
For2017thistrainingattirewillcontinuetobe
compulsoryforourlevel3andabovegymnast’s/
orgymnastscanwearplainblack.
COSTS–
RacerbackTankTop-$25
RunningShorts-$25
RacerbackCropTop-$22
Tee-$27
Sizes
Youth Extra Small, Youth Small, Youth Medium,
YouthLarge
AdultExtraSmall,AdultSmall,AdultMedium,Adult
Large, Adult XLarge, Adult XXLarge & Adult
XXXLarge
Sizing chart is available and the club has sample
sizesfortrying.
CLUBLEOTARD
Compulsoryleotardforcompetitivegymnasts.Girls
will wear the leotard at upgrades, for podium
training at competitions and other display
opportunities
Cost-$155
Leotard is sublimation printed with diamanté’s.
Theleotardisprintedandsewnoverseasandsentto
Venia GymSports. The skirt will be fitted by local
leotardmakerstoensureappropriatelength.
Sizeswillbedeterminedbythecoachingteamafter
measuringandfittingtheathlete.
VeniaTracksuitsareavailableforpurchasefor$110
fromKate.GymnastscompetingforVeniaGymSports
mustweartracksuitsduringcompetitionsandevents.
[email protected].
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