Gymnastics WA
STATE SQUAD

 

Creating a pathway from club training and preparation to WA Team selection

 

2022/23 WA STATE SQUAD LISTS

Athletes are invited to be a part of the State Squad to attend a number of sessions and activities which will provide them with the tools and techniques to enhance their technical and physical capabilities. 

SQUAD OBJECTIVES

• To engage athletes, coaches and clubs throughout WA in a structured pathway that creates strong foundations, encouraging performance. 
• To create a Team WA focus, fostering a supportive and positive culture. 
• To provide opportunities that reinforce skill development and nurture talent. 
• To develop coaches within the State through shared knowledge in a supportive and positive environment, cultivating a culture that is cooperative and collaborative. 

SQUAD ACTIVITIES

1. November 26-27, 2022 - MAG, WAG, ACR, TRP, RG
Gymsport training session with interstate Master Coach.
    December 3-4, 2022 - AER
Gymsport training session with interstate Master Coach.

2. December, 2022
Education session on building mental fitness for training, performing and life. 

3. February, 2023
Judging and Code of Points education session ahead of competition season. 

               

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection onto the State Squad, an athlete must have competed in at least one of the selection events in an eligible level, outlined below, for their relevant Gymsport.

MAG	WAG	RG	AER	TRP	ACR
Level 7 U13	National Level 7	Sun Junior	AeroDance Intermediate	Level 5 U13	Level 5
Level 7 Open	National Level 8	Pre Junior	AeroDance Senior	Level 6 U17	Level 6
Level 8 U14	National Level 9	Level 10	National Level 7	Level 7 Open	Level 7
Level 8 Open	National Level 10	Junior International	National Level 8	Youth U13	Level 8
Level 9 U15	Future International	Senior International	National Level 9	Youth U15	Level 9
Level 9 Open	Junior International	Development Group	National Level 10	Junior U17	Level 10
Level 10	Senior International	Jnr. International Group	Int. Age	Junior U22	Junior 11-16
Senior		Snr. International Group	Int. Jnr	Senior	Junior 12-18
			Int. Senior		Junior 13-19
					Senior

We strongly recommend and request that athletes looking to be selected on the 2023 Australian Championships State Team nominate to be a part of the WA State Squad. 

 

SELECTION EVENTS

• 2022 Gymnastics WA Qualification Competitions
• 2022 Formal Control Test
• 2022 WA Gymnastics Championships

In addition, an athlete must meet the below requirements in order to be eligible:

• A registered, financial member of a Gymnastics WA affiliated club. 
• No outstanding financial obligations to Gymnastics WA. 
• Must not be subject to any disciplinary action or the investigation of disciplinary action. 
• Must agree to uphold the Gymnastics WA Code of Conduct at all times. 

PROGRAM COST

$125

Inclusive of;

• All training and education activities
• State Squad singlet
• 6-month FREE, unlimited access to Stacey Umeh's 'The Artistic Advantage' - Gymnastics WA's State Squad Artistry Training Companion

PROGRAM COACHES

Each gymsport in the program will be led by the State Squad Program Head Coach, selected as per the eligibility and selection criteria in the State Team Procedure. 

Coaches selected as State Squad Head Coaches will also act as a Head Coach for the subsequent year's Australian Championships State Team. This is to assist in creating a seamless pathway from club training and preparation to WA Team selection and fostering a supporting, positive environment for Team WA success. 

All club coaches and athlete personal coaches are strongly encouraged to attend State Squad activities to assist the Head Coaches in facilitating the session. Sessions will also act as development opportunities for coaches, nurturing a culture within the WA coaching cohort that is supportive, cooperative and collaborative. All coaches who attend State Squad sessions will receive updating points. 

Nominations for the Head Coach position are due by Friday October 28, 2022 (link to nominate below). No nomination is needed for any other coaches to be a part of the program. 

STATE SQUAD PROGRAM HEAD COACH ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

NOMINATE TO BE A PART OF THE
2022/23 WA STATE SQUAD

ATHLETES	HEAD COACHES
Nominations have now closed	Nominations have now closed
Nominations Close: 5pm, Friday October 28, 2022	Nominations Close: 5pm, Friday October 28, 2022