This section of our website is dedicated to rebooting gymnastics; getting the 260,000 of our members back participating in the sport they love, safely and securely.
The information below has been designed to provide clubs with the most up-to-date and relevant sources of information to make informed decisions. Any specific State/Territory government guidelines and regulations must be adhered to in the first instance. State and Territory Gymnastics Associations will provide clubs with further detail and specific guidance around specific state/territory government guidelines and regulations. For official COVID-19 information sources: Australian Government Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int Australian Institute of Sport: https://ais.gov.au/health-wellbeing/covid-19 Sport Australia: https://www.sportaus.gov.au If you have a question about the information below, contact [email protected] To view the National Guidelines for Rebooting Sport, click here To view the National Principles for Resumption of Sport and Recreation, click here
The fact sheets are based on the National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recreation and the Framework for Rebooting Sport developed by the Australian Institute of Sport. Overview of the National Principles National Principles - Return to Training Guidelines Return to Training and Performance Return to Training Questionnaire COVID-19 Flowchart Hygiene Education Athlete Health and Safety Preparing your Training Environment Training at Home Insurance and Child Safety Considerations National Principles - Level B overview Club Surface and Equipment Cleaning Guidelines Dr. Kathy Yu webinar Q & A Gymnastics Australia National Risk Protection Program Summary (NRPP)
Any specific State/Territory government guidelines and regulations must be adhered to in the first instance. State and Territory Gymnastics Associations will provide clubs with further detail and specific guidance around specific state/territory government guidelines and regulations.
Guidelines & Resources for Online Training Training at Home Insurance and Child Safety Considerations Child Friendly Codes of Behaviour Member Protection and Child Safe Policies
Along with maintaining our physical health and strength as we look to reopen. it is also important that we focus on our own mental health and that of our athletes. It is also important to know what resources and support networks are available to you. If you’re feeling anxious or worried seek support if you need it. National mental health organisations have some great online resources available (Beyond Blue have information specifically pertaining to COVID-19) and are always a good starting point – you can call beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 for free counselling or Lifeline in a mental health crisis on 13 11 14.
MyGymIsOnline.com provides an online platform that helps clubs keep members and their parents connected, and engaged. As part of the platform, you gain access to training and educational videos safe for members athletes and students. We are excited to partner with MyGymIsOnline.com to ensure clubs can offer classes and resources to members during this time and beyond. As part of the partnership GA will cover the $40 set-up costs for any affiliated clubs who want to sign up to this resource. To learn more, click here.
For the month of May, GA is offering discounted online courses to enable coaches to upskill. Until 31 May, all intermediate coaching courses will be reduced by 30% and advanced courses by 40%. As part of Education Month GA has released a series of new and free professional development resources on our website, designed to ensure our technical members have the tools and information they need to grow their knowledge of gymnastics and learn best practice methods from around the world. To learn more click here.