Windsor Calisthenics

Club Expectations

CLUB EXPECTATIONS

COMMITTMENT

For the benefit of the team, girls are advised to remain for the full year until after the End of Year Concert, or at least until competitions. Calisthenics is a team sport therefore the girls depend on each other. Every girl is very important to her team and so it is imperative for all participants to attend all practice sessions. High levels of attendance enable the Coach to ensure the team is working with uniformity and precision.

New students will be accepted as from the beginning of the year until (at the discretion of the coach) it is considered that late commencement would jeopardise the team for competitions. New students may also join after competitions for their particular section.

ANNUAL CAMP

This weekend camp is usually held prior to the commencement of the May Competitions. The camp is organised and attended by the Committee and all students (except Tinies) are asked to participate. Although the purpose of the camp is to learn routines and work on technique, it also serves as an opportunity to build friendships, promote fellowship and to enable the younger students to work in a close relationship with the senior students (which in not possible in normal class situations).

EXTRA PRACTICES

Girls will be expected to attend some extra practices during the year. Extra Practices during the year are held prior to competitions, with each team (excluding Tinies) being scheduled up to four extra practices, as well as a stage practice at the Royalty Theatre. Team Coaches will notify in writing of all extra practices.

ROYALTY THEATRE PRACTICE

Each team (excluding Tinies) will have a two hour stage practice in the lead up to Competitions. Stage practices are held at the Royalty Theatre, 65 Angas Street, Adelaide. Royalty Practices are very important. It is a chance for the girls to practice on the stage, without the nerves, and to also practice their stage balance.

CONCERTS

Two concerts are held each year.

The Mid Year Rehearsal Concert is held prior to the commencement of the annual competitions. Its main purpose is that of full rehearsal for competitions, to give the teams an opportunity to present their items before an audience under competition conditions and to give parents, families and friends a chance to view the work which the students have learned.

The End of Year Concert is usually held in late September/early October and provides a very entertaining evening. Prizes are raffled and trophies and prizes are awarded at this Concert.

COMPETITIONS

Windsor Calisthenics Club is a competitive Club affiliated with the Calisthenics Association of South Australia (CASA). The Association sets the type of work to be presented at competitions each year.

Tinies perform in the CASA demonstrations which are held in late July/early August. They perform three items which include March, Exercises and a fancy item.

All other sections compete in two competitions.

May Competitions
Girls perform three items (selected by CASA) and present their items in a black leotard.

State Competitions
These competitions are held in August/September. Teams wear costumes and are adjudicated.

Dates are set by CASA and all competitions are held at the Royalty Theatre.

FUNDRAISING

This is an essential part of meeting the financial needs of our club. Members are encouraged to assist wherever possible by attending functions, buying/selling raffle tickets, purchasing products, and supporting all fundraising ventures. This support can be in the form of donating goods or providing suitable raffle prizes – all offers of help would be appreciated. It may also be necessary to provide rostered help if stalls are conducted or if additional help is needed at a fundraiser. All fundraising monies directly benefit the participants of the club including subsidising costumes and the purchasing of trophies and medals.

HOT WEATHER POLICY

In line with Sports Medicine Australia recommendations, the following policy has been developed for Calisthenics in South Australia. Please see below for the rules on lesson cancellation during extreme heat. This applies to all teams/sections.

• If the forecast temperature (on the 6pm National Nine News or 7pm ABC television news service the previous evening) exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, practice is cancelled (even if the hall is air-conditioned).
• If the forecast temperature (on the 6pm National Nine News or 7pm ABC television news service the previous evening) does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius and the actual temperature during practice (as reported by the Bureau of Meteorology) exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, the coach shall terminate the practice (even if the hall is air-conditioned).

If lessons are to be cancelled you will be notified by either your child’s coach or a committee member. Any cancelled lessons due to hot weather will be re-scheduled to a suitable time, if possible.

COMMITTEE

Windsor Calisthenics Club is managed by a Committee which consists of Coaches and parents. Parents have an opportunity to have a big say in helping determine how the club is run. All parents are encouraged to join the Committee and offers of help are always appreciated.

2012 Committee

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Committee Members