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Calisthenics Victoria Inc 6/104 Ferntree Gully Rd (PO Box 8041) East Oakleigh 3166 Ph: 9562 6011 Email: calsvic@bigpond.net.au

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Calisthenics - Something for Everyone!

Mrs Helen Richey, our Cal-ability Ambassador

With a focus on increasing membership to Clubs and raising the profile of Calisthenics within the wider community, CVI have implemented a number of specialised programs delivering modified Calisthenics to a variety of different target groups over the past few years. The newest of these programs is the Cal-ability program, which introduces calisthenics to children with disabilities.

Children with disabilities traditionally have been limited in their sport and recreation options, which is a terrible shame as every child should have the right to participate in sport. Sometimes these limits have been as a result of simply not knowing what is out there and other times it has been because sporting clubs have not been educated in how to create inclusive environments.

One person who can see the benefits that this program has to offer, is none other than ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge, and Australia’s first lady of Ballroom Dancing, Mrs Helen Richey, who agreed to become our Cal-ability Ambassador. This is the first time that CVI has had an Ambassador and we look forward to working with Helen and her husband, Robert, on a number of initiatives focusing on r a i s i n g the p rof i l e o f Cal isthenics through our Cal-ability program. (Continued on next page .)

Helen will officially launch the Cal-ability program at this year’s State Team Concert and will view some of the performances of the afternoon concert.

CVI’s Cal-ability program is currently being delivered in seven Special Development Schools across Victoria and has a pilot program being developed with Blind Sports Victoria. We are hoping to partner with other disability networks to ensure that calisthenics becomes an option for everyone, offering smaller classes of modified calisthenics.

With the assistance of a number of resources, the program also aims to educate and train Coaches and Club Officials in how to create inclusive and welcoming Club environments. CVI will be holding a seminar for Coaches with a panel of ‘experts’ in this field, including parents and Coaches who are already doing wonderful things in this area. We are also looking for Coaches to deliver these modified programs at various locations throughout Victoria. Whilst we know that this way forward may seem a little daunting to some Coaches and Clubs, we assure you that this is the right path to take, and we are confident that all Victorian Clubs and Coaches will embrace this opportunity for increased membership and personal growth and development.

This is a monumental step forward for Calisthenics, bringing our sport in line with some of the more popular and well known sports that attract greater funding and enjoy a higher profile due to their inclusive and welcoming environments. By expanding our umbrella of Calisthenics programs, we are ensuring that Calisthenics really is ‘Something for Everyone’ and our Cal-ability program, funded by VicHealth, is our first step towards making this a reality.

Changes to Age Groups - 2014

From 2014 the participant’s age groups will be as follows:

All ages are as at 31st December in the year of competition.

Tinies 7 years and under No change

Sub Juniors 10 years and under 8, 9 & 10 years

Juniors 13 years and under 11, 12 & 13 years

Intermediates 16 years and under 14, 15 & 16 years

Seniors 16 years and over No change

Masters 26 years and over No change

Brianna Lee 2012 CVI Senior Graceful Solo winner

I’m sitting on my lounge typing this piece. It has been 3 days since I won the CVI Senior Graceful State Championships and I still can’t believe it has actually happened! This is a title I have strived to win since my return to doing graceful solos in 2006. I have finally paved my way to success through the hours of hard work and dedication, the trials and tribulations, the heart aches and the tears, to come out and execute the most heartfelt and free performance of my calisthenic career. No matter what the result was to be on the night, I knew that I had put everything I could into my performance and nothing could change this. It is always my chief aim each time I perform to entertain my audience and focus on the feelings I experience when I do one of the things I love the most – dance! It was then a thrilling unexpected bonus to achieve 42 point win on the night in such a stunning section with the most beautiful dancers in calisthenics.

I will now begin again on the long and arduous journey to compete to win another great pinnacle of calisthenics – RSSS Most Graceful Girl. Since I resumed competing in graceful solos in 2006, at Ballarat I have achieved a 5th, two 3rd places and three 2nd places. All I can know for sure is that I will pour my heart and soul into my solo and I will take flight on that thrilling rollercoaster ride known as performing. It would be an absolute dream come true to be the RSSS Most Graceful Girl. It is something I have dreamed of for as long as I can remember. When I step onto that magic Ballarat stage I will be taking with me a small part of every special person who has supported me throughout my calisthenic life, for they have all added something unique to my development, which I am so thankful for - MOST of all Diane Synnott, both my team and solo coach, who as a previous graceful girl herself truly understands my dream.

2012 RSSS Ballarat Graceful Finalists CVI would like to congratulate the following participants who have gained a place in the final at the RSSS Ballarat Most Graceful Competition to be held in October 2012:

K. Andrews, S. Bayley, J. Bouloukis, A. Burton, M. Cousin, J. Doig, E. Gibbs, C. Harrison, R. Heckman, B. Lee, C. Lord, S. McKenzie, M. Newman, M. Nugent, N. Parkhurst, M. Roughana, N. Salton, E. Smith, L. Street, K. Wootton

Emergencies: S. Anderson & S. Reeves

2012 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAM

ARE YOU GETTING YOUR DAILY QUOTA OF FRUIT?

Fruit is an important part of our daily diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre to help keep us healthy and protect against disease. You should include at least 2 serves of fruit in your diet every day. A serve is equal to one medium piece of fruit (e.g. an apple, orange or banana), or 2 smaller pieces (e.g. 2 plums or apricots) or 1 cup of chopped fruit. Try not to get stuck on the same 2 every day. Variety is important, so it’s wise to include a variety of different coloured fruits as they all have different health benefits.

Include fruit in your day by adding some to your bowl of breakfast cereal, add it to yoghurt or blend it in a smoothie, use it for recovery after exercise, or simply eat it as a snack any time of the day. Why not also experiment with some new fruits – tamarillo, pomegranate, rambutan or mangosteen.

 

It is with great pleasure that we announce our 2012 Membership Benefits Partners.

Thank-you to those partners who’ve shown their support over a number of years and welcome also to our new partners! All 2012 partners are offering CVI members generous discounts and deals on their products and services so make sure you check out the membership brochure or visit our website for full details.

Once again we are offering all participant members the chance to ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ at the CVI team competitions this year.

Another exciting initiative CVI are introducing in 2012, is a Social Club Membership, open to anyone in the Calisthenic community who wants to further their support of our wonderful sport.

Benefits of being a Social Club Member include:

Social Club Membership Card The same discounts and special offers from our 2012 Membership Partners that

our participant members receive 10% off all CVI merchandise (when ordered through the office, excluding post-

age) Clublink magazine posted directly to your house 4 times per year Invitation to an exclusive Social Club Breakfast (date TBA)

All this for only $25!!

We invite all coaches, committee members, volunteers, families and friends to join our Social Club for what will be an exciting year in 2012! Social Club Membership forms will be available

at the CVI office and on the website from late May so keep an eye out!

All Purpose Sparkles, AMF Bowling, Cali Dance, The Dance Shop, The Dancing Years, Double-E Design, Knox Dancewear,

Travel Managers, Twinkle Glitz Dance Supplies, We Love Calisthenics Giftware and Wigs Online

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Guess who’s going to Queensland! It’s all smiles for the Maroondah Calisthenic Club Masters as they prepare for their trip to the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast in early November. Eleven Clubs from Victoria will be making the trek, including Bendigo, Boronia, Chelsea, Heathergene, Jeaden, Kingston, Kristar, Leawarra, Maroondah, Melton and Sterling. Entries can be made until the 1st June, so there is still time to enter as a team or a duo. Some enthusiastic participants are also going to compete in other sports while they are there!

Supporter tickets can also be purchased for $70.00. This ticket allows free entry to the opening & closing ceremony, free entry to the nightly entertainment at the games village and free entry to most of the 40 different types of sporting events.

Tickets to the Calisthenics events will be on sale directly from the theatre from the 11th June - yes, there is a charge to cover the cost of the theatre. Here’s the link to their web-site: http://www.theartscentregc.com.au/

For further information about the Masters Games, visit their website at: http://www.mastersgames.com.au

Blackburn College celebrates 50th year The club was established by Minna Johnson when she moved into the area with her husband and baby son. It began with approximately 26 students in the first year. Being a new and developing area the club quickly grew and by 1969 there were 200 pupils registered, with a waiting list in the Tinies and Sub-Juniors sections! Minna originally taught all sections of the club and went on to have three more children, Carol, Robyn and Sue. Over the years the club developed competitively and the three sisters became keen calisthenics pupils, all going on to become Level 1 Coaches and gradually taking over classes from their mother. Minna has remained the Principal of the club for its entire 50 years.

Hundreds of pupils and their families have passed through the club in its 50 years and have great memories and developed strong friendships. Many of the clubs original members have returned to Blackburn with their daughters and many more ex mothers and pupils still support the club in various ways.

To commemorate this milestone they are holding a celebratory evening on Saturday 26th May in Blackburn. They invite all past members and their families to join us. Please RSVP to Minna by phone on 9802 0285 or through the club website www.blackburncalisthenics.asn.au

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A Volunteer for 45 Years Mrs Lorna Chalmers received a Community Services Award in 2011, from the Moonee Valley City for her ongoing commitment to Westaire Calisthenic College for the past 45 years. Lorna, a sprightly 91 year old, has been an integral part of the Westaire College since its inception in 1967, assisting her two daughters, Sue Smith and Jenny Godber who originally founded the church activity in Airport West.

Mrs C, (as she is affectionately known), had learnt her dressmaking skills from her mother, volunteered to take on the role of dressmaker, making costumes for the pupils from 1967 to 2010. It is estimated that in one year, Mrs C may have made or altered over 300 team costumes, which would add up to 13,000 costumes during the 45 year period. She would go shopping to purchase the materials and would often take on completing the trimming of costumes and headpieces, and researching library books to ensure that the Folk Dance costumes were authentic.

Being a bit of a perfectionist, Lorna would attend class to take accurate measurements, fit ballet and Folk Dance shoes, (and dye them if necessary), attend competitions to ensure that the costumes fitted well and the hem lines were correct. It is not surprising that she would recall costumes for minor adjustments if she felt it necessary, especially if one of the girls had grown during the year.

Mrs C allocated part of her house and garage to the storing of costumes, materials and trimmings. She purchased several sewing machines, just in case one broke down while in the middle of making costumes, as she did not want to let the team down.

As with most Calisthenic devotees, Mrs C’s main focus during the year was to attend the Royal South Street Society competitions in Ballarat. She would sit in the back row - she claimed this as being her seat!

Both Mrs C and her husband, Jim Chalmers (dec), were recognised by Rotary and received a ‘Pride of Workmanship Award’. Mrs C was active in the church as a Sunday School Teacher and being part of the St Phillips Church Choir.

Mrs Chalmers was not able to continue in her role this year due to ill health, but recently mentioned at the 45th Anniversary Celebration of the Club, that she is ready to go back to the sewing machine. She did make the octopus, pictured right, for the Sub Junior song last year.

Glenroy CC—Successful funding Glenroy Calisthenics Club was successful in acquiring a grant from VicHealth for $2,380 for the Ac ve Club Grant . Thrilled to receive the  le er confirming the grant, Paula Hessey thanked the staff of CVI for passing along the  ini al  informa on regarding applica ons for the funding. The money will be used for the purchase of equipment (clubs and rods), Level 1 course fees for cadets, First Aid payment for coaches and cadets and the cost of the VCCA conference for one coach. If your Club has been successful in acquiring a grant, then let us know at the CVI Office! 

2013 State Team Manager Applications for the above position, State Team Manager, are now invited.

Name____________________________

Phone (AH) ___________(B)___________

Address___________________________

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Email address:

If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the information above and forward it to The Executive Officer, PO Box 8041, East Oakleigh, 3166. A complete application form and criteria for the position will be forwarded to you. The completed application form must be lodged at the CVI office by the 1st August 2012

CONCERT 1, commencing at 1.00pm

CONCERT 2, commencing at 7.00pm

VENUE : BESEN CENTRE, STATION STREET BURWOOD

NAME: ………. ……….………………............................................................…………………..PHONE NO…………...............………..

Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the return of your tickets!

Forward your application, along with a cheque/money order made payable to ‘CVI State Team’, to;

CVI State Team Concert, PO Box 8041, East Oakleigh , 3166

2012 STATE TEAM CONCERTS Saturday 9th June

Number of tickets Number of tickets Total $

Adult Tickets @ $27.00 each

Age Pension Con. @ $20.00 each*

Children’s Tickets @ $12 each (Children up to 16 years incl)

Total

2013 State Team Sub Committee Applications are open for anyone interested in joining the 2013 State Team Sub Committee. Six positions are available. The Sub Committee has the power to co-opt appropriate expertise if required, however co-opted members have no voting rights. Interested? Please return this form by the 1st Aug 2012 to: Executive Officer, CVI, PO Box 8041, East Oakleigh, 3166

I___________________________wish to apply for a position on the 2013 State Team Sub Committee.

Signed___________________________

Address__________________________

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SPONSORING ITEMS AT THE VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

An invitation is extended to all Clubs, parents, former pupils, Coaches and Calisthenic supporters, to sponsor all or part of the prize money for an item at the 2012 Victorian State Championships. The financial support of our generous donors helps offset the enormous costs associated with the staging of the State Championships.

$100 will fully sponsor March, Clubs, Free Exercises, Rods and Aesthetics / Rhythmical Aesthetics. First prize $50, second $30, third $20.

$125 will fully sponsor Action Song, Folk Dance, Calisthenic Spectacular, Stage Medley, Song & Dance, Calisthenic Revue. First prize $60, second $40, third $25

Or you may prefer to sponsor either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize in a section - any of the above amounts would be most appreciated.

Unless otherwise advised by you, all sponsors will be acknowledged on the Championships Program and the Sponsors Board.

VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 YES- I/We would like to sponsor an item at the Victorian State Championships Name (please print)…………………………………….……………………...............………….................................................………………

Address…………………………..................…………………………………………………………….............….

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1st Preference: (section)…………………………….............…………………………………………………. 2nd Preference: (section)………………………………............……………………………………………… Cheque Attached $……………………. Please return the form by 14th June to :

CVI State Championships, PO Box 348, Mt Waverley BC, 3149

VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU! The Victorian State Championships cannot be operated without the wonderful services of our volunteers. We require the services of twelve volunteers per session of competition. With seventy-two sessions throughout the State Championships, we require 864 volunteers! It is a very rewarding experience for anyone who enjoys Calisthenics.

VOLUNTEERS are required for:-

Doors, ticket box, timing & backstage duties.

For more information, contact:-

Comp Hotline on 9543 4111 or email: cvicomp@bigpond.com

8 YEARS Novice 1st M. Vos 2nd J. Lopez 3rd B. Humphreys HM M. McVeigh HC A. Wallace & T. Lowe SpM O. Cataldo

9 YEARS Novice Div 1 1st E. Rozinsky 2nd C. Bast 3rd C. Falcon HM JK. Grinton & L. McKenzie HC H. Foley & B. Cowper-Hill

9 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st E. McCorkell 2nd M. Patterson 3rd E. Cosgriff HM P. Hughes & T. Courtot HC C. Brown & S. Kiomala

9 YEARS NOVICE Div 3 1st E. Nash 2nd N. Adams 3rd A. Livolti HM A. Killender & P. Anderson HC E. Inserra & L. Hamilton

9 YEARS OPEN 1st E. Lawless 2nd I. de Vries 3rd M. Witchell HM M. Farrelly HC D. Gurney

10 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st S. Egglezos 2nd S. Harris 3rd J. Wang HM C. Braden & K. Gaskell HC C. Lord, A. Williams & E. Hawdon

10 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st J. Dziadosz 2nd C. Gaal 3rd T. Lappage HM G. Mahoney HC S. Stornello, J. Irvine & M. Ayres 10 YEARS OPEN 1st M. Reed 2nd K. Gosling 3rd O. D’Argruma HM T. Hammond HC T. Appel & E. Illot 11 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st H. Yuill 2nd Y. Narai 3rd E. Chan HM L. Castricum HC B. Grinton & C. De Faye 11 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st E. Holbrook 2nd C. Hocking 3rd S. Holloway HM A. Ljaskevic HC D. Mead 11 YEARS NOVICE Div 3 1st T. Killender 2nd S. Brindle 3rd M. Hanley HM N. Potter & O. Vines HC H. Cox 11 YEARS OPEN 1st K. Bast 2nd B. Ruckwood 3rd E. Baensch HM R. Carroll, M. Brooks & N. Walli HC O. Pirotta, L. Sexton & T. Moonen

CVI 2012 State Solo Championship Results  CALISTHENIC SOLOS  

12 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st S. Kyberd 2nd L. Gibson 3rd E. Levina HM T. Place, C. Arhontissas & A. Pellinger-Riley HC C. King & M. Parton

12 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st M. Moreland 2nd A. Irvine 3rd E. Oliver HM C. Jenkinson HC S. Kruithoff & L. Anderson

12 YEARS OPEN 1st S. Dowsey 2nd E. Mc Kenna 3rd C. Summers HM B. Mc Veigh HC T. Shattock SpM V. Cataldo & K. Arnold

13 YEARS NOVICE 1st K. Egglezos 2nd R. Augerinakis 3rd E. Roycroft HM C. Stubbs HC A. Davison

13 YEARS OPEN 1st A. Wilson 2nd C. Priamo 3rd M. Davies HM J. Goodman HC T. Anderson & I. Dalla Riva

14 YEARS NOVICE 1st M. Callaghan 2nd K. Louden 3rd S. Caddaye HM K. Last HC E. Armstrong & K. Renkin

14 YEARS OPEN 1st E. Whitford 2nd S. Fraser 3rd M. Tetlow HM O. Feaver HC E. Guastella, N. Nathan & S. Stewart

15 YEARS NOVICE 1st C. Di Lorenzo 2nd A. Short 3rd S. Patterson HM A. Jones HC K. Hughes

15 YEARS OPEN 1st S. Gosch 2nd L. Hedge 3rd H. Roffey HM M. Cubitt & M. Freeland HC B. White

16 YEARS NOVICE 1st S. Benn 2nd D. Curtis 3rd A. Stuart HM L. Wood HC S. Carter & B. Lacchiana

16 YEARS OPEN 1st C. Reed 2nd A. Labra 3rd M. Shami HM A. Smith HC K. Mitchell

17 YEARS & OVER NOVICE Div 1 1st S. Anderson 2nd E. Freeman 3rd M. Gentner HM L. Mc Clymont HC T. Jeffree

17 YEARS & OVER NOVIC Div 2 1st R. Lorenzi 2nd L. Mc Cowatt 3rd S. White HM J. Costelloe HC K. Pitruzzello

17 YEARS & OVER OPEN 1st L. Bashford 2nd J. Munro 3rd L. Brummell HM R. Sannwald HC P. Ellis & M. Smith

GRACEFUL SOLOS 

11 YEARS NOVICE 1st A. Renkin 2nd T. Lonergan 3rd S. Rayner HM H. Yuill & I. Spagnuolo HC K. Bast, A. Johnson & S. Tutakitoa SpM M. Perry, N. Jenkinson & A. Richards

12 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st E. McKenna 2nd T. Davison 3rd A. Studderd-Walsh HM L. Mitchell HC M. Leslie & G. Johnson SpM H. Hickey

12 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st N. Hanley 2nd M. Moreland 3rd C. Sherwell HM N. Mc Kee & A. Wawra HC A. Mahoney & B. Wood

12 YEARS OPEN 1st B. Mc Veigh 2nd B. Harrison 3rd C. Summers HM T. Shattock & S. Dowsey HC C. King & P. Johnson

13 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st A. Brooks 2nd N. Hammond 3rd C. Priamo HM I. Poulos HC S. Young & T. Anderson SpM G. Collard & M. Flynn

13 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st A. Wilson 2nd J. Abdi 3rd S. Wiltshire HM A. Dilnot HC G. Emery SpM C. Stubbs, T. Martin-Parker & V. Stweart

13 YEARS OPEN 1st K. Smith 2nd G. Stanton 3rd M. Sertic HM L. Farrelly HC N. Sartorel

14 YEARS NOVICE Div 1 1st G. Bennet 2nd A. Purcell 3rd E. Guastella HM S. Caruso & S. Moore HC A. Finlayson, E. Abbott & K. Renkin

14 YEARS NOVICE Div 2 1st S. Fraser 2nd A. De Lange 3rd K. Conway HM K. Louden HC R. Anderson

14 YEARS OPEN 1st C. Condon 2nd O. Bouloukis 3rd M. Tetlow HM E. Whitford HC O. Feaver & H. McKenna

15 YEARS NOVICE 1st L. Smith 2nd M. Freeland 3rd R. Hepburn HM G. McKay HC A. Gerryn SpM V. Marquardt & A. Podolak

15 YEARS OPEN 1st S. Gosch 2nd M. Toy 3rd A. Bignell HM I. Weaver HC K. Ether SpM H. Roffey & C McInnes

16 YEARS NOVICE 1st T. Paul 2nd M. Campbell 3rd S. Benn HM E. Eagles HC S. Lukavsky & R. Wisby

16 YEARS OPEN 1st C. Reed 2nd A. Labra 3rd L. Dodson HM M. Dooley-Axup HC R. Mackay & M. Durham

17 YEARS & OVER NOVICE Div 1 1st T. Tobin 2nd S. Gosch 3rd M. Sertic HM S. Judge & J. Mellor HC K. Kelly & A. Agostinello

17 YEARS & OVER NOVICE Div 2 1st S. Lacey 2nd M. Greaves 3rd O. Rundle HM A. Medina HC B. Lavender

17 YEARS & OVER OPEN RESERVE 1st K. Wootton 2nd E. Gibbs 3rd C. Lord HM A. Kenner HC L. Rundle & S. Calleja

17 YEARS & OVER OPEN 1st B. Lee 2nd M. Roughana 3rd M. Newman HM S. Bayley HC A. Bickford

CALISTHENIC DUOS

JUNIOR DUOS 1st H. Beecroft & A. Hughes 2nd S. StLeon & C. Morris 3rd M. Williams & E. Klaster HM L. Finlayson & A. Gunstone HC C. Cosgriff & A. Crook

INTER DUOS 1st M. Kearsley & M. Toy 2nd E. Maltaric & L. Maltaric 3rd M. Perros & C. Yole HM E. Karslake & S. Stewart and G. Collard & V. Collard and B. Parker & A. Griffiths HC K. Smith & S. Appel and D. Curtis & S. Mathias

SENIOR DUOS 1st E. Smith & A. Rohloff 2nd E. Gibbs & C. Lord 3rd J. Doig & S. Gosch HM K. Doig & N. Cousins HC K. Lightowler & R. Lightowler and N. Collins & E. Greenberg and N. Sheridan & T. Munro

THE JUDGES JOURNAL

A note from the A.S.C.A. - May 2012

Australian Society of Calisthenics Adjudicators

Our ASCA members have been busy adjudicating and enjoying the talents of our soloist and duo performers throughout the solo season as the 2012 CVI State Titles come to a close. We would like to congratulate all participants on their dedication to our sport and in maintaining such a high degree of excellence and professional stage presence. We would also like to acknowledge the amazing talents of our coaches whose vision and creativity continues to inspire our performers and the audiences alike. Our thanks also go to the hardworking support crew and families that encourage and assist these competitors on and off the calisthenics stage to reach such high standards. It is always a delight for our members to view the conclusion of the awards presentation at a competition - once the curtain falls the girls representing many different clubs, embrace and congratulate one another, fully appreciating the efforts they each bring to the stage. This camaraderie is a very strong element of our unique sport. Our State Team members have been training hard for the National Championships to be held in Darwin 11-14th July this year. We wish them well for the remaining weeks of preparations and look forward to enjoying their polished performances on stage. We congratulate two of our ACSA members Kerryn Waddell and Michelle Urquhart who will have the privilege of adjudicating the National Championships and our nation’s most talented competitors this year. Both ladies are held in high esteem by the calisthenics community and we wish them well for a successful competition. As we head towards our team competition season, we would like to remind all Coaches to be aware of the banned movements and review the video again to refresh on these. As new, creative moments are added to the calisthenics repertoire by coaches and pupils we ask you to take special care with the following Banned Movement: Chest Roll and all variations of this movement. Please review your work carefully to ensure that this movement is not included in team or solo arrangements, putting competitors at risk. We also remind you to ensure your time limits for each item are in line with the changes that were brought in at the commencement of the 2012 season. In closing, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you all as you prepare for the exciting 2012 team competitions and we look forward to enjoying and adjudicating your creative performances. Interested in becoming an Adjudicator or finding out more about our ASCA Cadet Program… please visit www.calisthenics.asn.au

CVI Honour Role 2012

CVI would like to honour pupils who have been registered as participants for their 20th year this year. If you have been registered for 20 years, not necessarily at the same Club, nor does it have to be 20 years of continuous registration, then forward your name and registration number to the CVI office prior to the 23rd July 2012.

Getting to know your Adjudicators - Bronwyn Lloyd

Bronwyn began calisthenics (or gymnasium as it was then called) in 1950, with her mother Joan, at Ashburton Baptist. Her partner in crime was Ros Brereton (now Otzen), the present patron of Calisthenics Victoria. After a few years of weekly classes, she decided to “retire”. It lasted 6 months and still involved her attending classes sitting on the stage watching. As part of a junior team, Bronwyn was one of 60 girls and in the back row!! That year her team achieved an HM in hoops and the rest of the class achieved a first, a second, a third & HC!! Bronwyn continued with her mum’s classes and as a senior attended Clifton. (In those days a pupil could attend 2 classes at the one time!!) It was at this time she began coaching at Footscray Methodist and that year, for those who remember Carnegie Comps, her inter team achieved 1st in free arm, beating her mother’s class. In those days a club could be novice until a win was achieved, so that thrill of winning open was one remembered forever. It was the club she stayed coaching at for 25 years, St Stephen’s Williamstown. With Ballarat as a goal, she finally took her teams there in 1981 and over the years managed many places and several aggregates! Her first ever placing being a 3rd in the Junior Song. One year she recounts a junior spec item required bunting flags for the finishing pose. On arrival at Ballarat it was discovered that they had been left behind!! Requesting a dad to scout around car yards for a length, she was told by the said dad that he would get them after dark!!! Needless to say the item went on WITHOUT bunting! For many years Bronwyn has been involved in the Victorian Calisthenics Coaches Association, (VCCA), including 6 years as President, numerous years as secretary, committee member & an assessor/mentor for level one. For 7 years if you rang the VCCA office on a Thursday or Friday she would do her utmost to assist coaches with any query. She is a Life Member of the Association. At the 2012 Adjudicators Annual General Meeting, Bronwyn, along with Mrs Brenda Green, was presented with a certificate marking 35 years as an Adjudicator. She has had the honour to adjudicate State titles including Senior Graceful Girl, to travel to Royal South Street, be part of the National panel on 2 occasions and to travel interstate for various State championships. (“It’s always a worry that you make it on time!!”) As a member of the EAB Bronwyn examines skills from Test One through to Grade 2 both in Victoria and Interstate. She also assists with the training of pupils wishing to take exams. Other interesting appointments have included adjudicating at the APEX Games and on numerous occasions, being on the panel of adjudicators at the Dutch/German Carnivale competition held annually in Melbourne. (Just imagine the competition has to halted whilst the floor is swept because the canteen in operation has hot chips!!) Her interest in coaching is now with the older adults where, in conjunction with her mother, she takes a weekly recreational class in the Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh and for the past 3 years has been coaching Masters at Sterling CC. She is looking forward to coaching them for the Pan Pacs Masters Games in November this year.

2011 - Jeaden’s record-breaking year The year, 2011, will go down in history as a record-breaking year for Jeaden Calisthenic College. Not only was it Jeaden’s 21st birthday, it was also the year that saw every section - Sub-Juniors, Juniors, Inters, Seniors and Masters - win every aggregate for which they competed. That’s a 100% win rate!

And to top off Jeaden’s glory year, a long-time member of the Jeaden family, Stephanie Alway, trained by Jeaden’s founding coach, Jeanne Sorich, won all three Graceful Girl competitions; the CVI Graceful Girl, the VCCA Graceful Girl and the prestigious Royal South Street Society Ballarat (RSSS) Graceful Girl.

What’s the secret to Jeaden’s success? Many factors… Let’s start with great coaches and assistant coaches, who have a true passion and love for the sport. Led by Jeanne and her daughters, Lucinda and Kirrilly, the talented coaching team inspires excellence amongst all members of the Jeaden family.

Next, throw in Jeaden’s team members, whose enthusiasm, work ethic and team focus produces outstanding performances, not only on stage, but consistently week in and week out.

Combine this with the dedicated and hard-working Jeaden support team—mums, dads, grandmas, grandpas - encouraging home practice, creating costumes and props, supporting fundraising efforts, working backstage… It’s a winning combination. Mind you…2011 wasn’t all plain sailing. Obstacles arose that had to be overcome.

There was the moment when Subbie Rods was threatened at RSS with disqualification for a rule breach…thankfully proved to be unwarranted, but cause for significant angst for a while.

Then the moment when the heavens opened and it rained inside Her Majesty’s Theatre during the RSS Seniors comp. If the show didn’t go on, the unspoken dream of achieving a 100% win in 2011 would be lost.

Thankfully, the show did go on, leaving final pressure on the Inters to complete the dream, which they did convincingly. The club’s success was recognised when Jeanne was awarded the Coach of the Year award for 2011.

CVI Annual General Meeting The CVI Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 27th May 2012 at the Regal Room, The Tudor Motel, 1101 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, commencing at 1.30pm. Registrations for nominated delegates will commence from 1.00pm. All members are welcome to attend the meeting, however you will need to contact the CVI Office to let them know of your intention to attend, just for catering purposes.

If you have a passion for the sport, you may like to be nominate for a position on the CVI Committee of Management. You can see full position descriptions and nominations forms in the 'About Us', 'Management' section of our website. (see the link below) Nominations for the positions close on the 10th May 2012.

The guest speaker at the meeting will be Susan McLean, Australia's foremost expert in cyber bullying and internet misuse. She regularly appears on television in Australia and overseas, as one of the most sought after and influential commentators and acknowledged experts on cyber bullying in the world. To find out more about Susan, visit our website:

http://www.calisthenics.asn.au/node/339

Ballaarat Solo Comp - 20th Anniversary For their 20th Anniversary, the Ballaarat Solo Competition had a record number of entrants this year, 368, with the comp having to be held over 3 days; even though the days were long, they were most rewarding. This year was very special for one lady, Mrs Lorraine Meade, celebrating her 20th year as a volunteer. Lorraine was one of two founding members of the competition, the other being Barry Davis. To celebrate the event, on the Saturday night they invited many guests, including Joy Smith, President of CVI and Gwenda Lucas, Director of Competitions, to view the 17years Graceful Solo Competition. Gwenda kindly offered to make the presentations to the place getters, before a celebratory supper was held in the Foyer of the theatre.

Many thanks to the Studio Arc Calisthenic Club, who gave us 28 volunteers for the weekend. We are a small committee of 14 who run this competition every year, which we could not do without the continued support of the Calisthenic community and the competitors. (Pictured at right Lorraine Mead being congratulated on her 20 years by Julie Wiseman.)

Ceres ‘Sister Act’ The Ceres seniors have their very own sister act going on. This year the team of 28, consists of seven pairs of sisters, making up half the team. They include Sarah and Emma Lacey, Jodi and Natalie Cousins, Melinda and Rachel Cowan, Renee and Elise Heckman, Karina and Julia Doig, Bronwyn and Courtney Moore and Caitlin and Carly Ioannidis. Many of the girls have been at the

club since they were tinies and have followed in each others’ footsteps to become part of the senior team. Not only are there seven sets of sisters, coach Lynette Cousins also has two daughters and two nieces within her team. The number of sisters within the team certainly amounts to more work for their mothers. Of the 14 girls, eight also compete in solos and seven are members of the 2012 state team.

Calendar of Events

Date Event Enquiries

12th May State Team Solo/Duo Selection Trials 9562 6011

18th - 20th May Dandenong Solo Competition 0417 139 197

20th May Prep classes Hawthorn (Gr 3 & 4) 0419 222 771

26th May - 17th June Pupil Skills Exams 0419 222 771

27th May CVI Annual General Meeting 9562 6011

9th June Victorian State Team Concert 9562 6011

11th - 14th July ACF National Championships

21st July - 16th Sept Longbeach Team Competition

22nd July - 5th Aug Ringwood Team Competition

3rd Aug - 16th Sept Mountain District Team Competition

4th Aug - 23rd Sept Barwon Team Competition

5th Aug - 16th Sept Northern Districts Competition

6th Aug - 7th Oct CVI State Championships - Team Comps

31st Aug - 23rd Sept Bayside Team Competition

14th September Cut off date for entry to Nov/Dec Skills Exams 0419 222 771

28th Sept - 14th Oct Westside Team Competition

30th Sept - 7th Oct Waverley Team Competition

6th Oct - 28th Oct RSSS Ballarat Team Competition

13th - 14th Oct Westernport Competition

Get your club into good ‘policy’ shape Are your club policy documents a bit out of date? Or is it just time to make sure those policies and guidelines are in shape for the year? Either way, take a look at the Play by the Rules Club Toolkit; this is where we can help you get up and running with some basic policies and guidelines your club should have, such as a Member Protection policy, Spectator Behaviour policy and Team Selection policy to name a few.

http://www.playbytherules.net.au/latest-hot-topics/808-club-toolkit

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