General Meeting 5th May 2015

GMAS SWIMMING CLUB
General Meeting
Wednesday 6th May, 2015 at 6.30pm
GMAS Staff Room
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WELCOME
Kate Griffiths opened the meeting and welcomed all present advised of
apologies.
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PRESENT
Ruth Antonio , Brooke Kemp, Phil Nicol, Julianna Johnston, Jacqui Warner,
Steve Robinson, Kim Blake, Jenny Sandor, Ruth Miles, Judy Norris, Kate
Griffiths, Carolyn Jordan.
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APOLOGIES
Selena Butler
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Approved:
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Steve Robinson
Seconded:
Phil Nicol
MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
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Bank details will be finalised tomorrow by Julianna. Kate Griffiths
will replace Kim Blake as bank signatory. Other signatories will
remain the same.
Meeting with Daryl at GLC Monday 11th May at 4pm to discuss lane
hire.
Has Brooke got her squads targeted swim meet dates.
ACTION: BROOKE STILL NEEDS TO PROVIDE HER TARGETED SWIM
MEETS TO KATE.
Stop Watches have been ordered.
Reece still investigating his work visa he is also on leave from 20th
May for 2 weeks. He is looking at doing his farm work from June to
August.
Spin class investigations by Brooke she has contacted everybody’s
gym they will take children from 14 years and up and the varied
program will be delivered in in 6 week blocks. The gym is happy to
be a sponsor of the club and try and make it financially viable for the
6 week blocks, depending on numbers and payment arrangement.
Obviously we will get a greater discount for paying in blocks of 6
rather than per visit.
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ACTION: BROOKE WILL SEND OUT AN EMAIL ASKING FOR
NUMBERS FOR THIS LAND BASED ACTIVITY. SHE WILL ALSO GET A
CONFIRMED PRICE FOR THE PROGRAM.
Judy was able to submit the communities grant.
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REPORTS
5.1
Coaches
Brooke – A brief overview of her time in QLD – report is attached.
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GENERAL BUSINESS
6.1
New Fee Structure
After a long discussion and several scenarios it was decided
that the GMAS Swimming Club will absorbed 50% of the lane
hire fees for term 2. A letter to all members will be sent out
explaining that our fees will increase minimally for this term
until we have negotiated a lane fee with the GLC. When
letters go out we will ask families to estimate how much it is
costing each family per year to enter the GLC.
MOTION MOVED BY CJ AND SECONDED BY RUTH
MOTION 1- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
That the Stinger squad fees be raised to $138.00, effective
from term 2, 2015.
Unanimously approved by all present.
MOTION 2- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
That the Inters/Fitness squad fees be raised to $157.50,
effective from term 2, 2015.
Unanimously approved by all present.
MOTION 3- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
That the senior squad fees be raised to $167.50, effective from
term 2, 2015.
Unanimously approved by all present.
MOTION 4- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
That the Performance squad fees be raised to $236.00,
effective from term 2, 2015.
Unanimously approved by all present.
MOTION 5- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
That all squad fees will be revised in term 3 when GMAS
Swimming Club has negotiated lane fees with GLC.
Unanimously approved by all present.
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Coaching for Reece’s squad from 20th May to approximately
the end of August.
Options for alternative coaches to cover Reece were
discussed. Currently Ruth Antonio (who has a bronze licence)
is committed elsewhere, however would be happy to assist us
with Friday mornings for the short term. Steve Robinson
advised that he would be happy to assist us in the short term
for relief. In order for Steve to coach he will be required to
undertake the coaching course being offered on the 16 th May,
2015.
MOTION 6- GENERAL MEETING 6TH MAY 2015
Kate Griffiths moved motion for GMAS Swimming Club to pay
for Steve Robinson to do the coaching course on May 16th
2015.
Unanimously approved by all present.
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MEETING CLOSED
NEXT MEETING 6.30PM 3RD JUNE 2015
ASCTA CONVENTION 2015
GOLD COAST
I have just returned back from the Gold Coast after the 2015 ascta
conference where I completed the 6 day Silver License Accreditation
course.
Swimming Australia Ltd has three tiers (Le. Bronze, Silver, and Gold) of
coaching qualifications under the National Coaching Accreditation. This
structure is designed to meet the needs of coaches at all levels.
These courses conform to the National Quality Framework for
Vocational Education and training.
The Goal of Silver License candidate is to be competent in planning,
conducting and evaluating coaching programs and enable swimmers to
compete successfully at a State and National Level.
There is a workbook to complete in 6 months and a Silver Performance
Criteria.
The array of high quality speakers included keynote presenters from the
US Gregg Troy, Bill Sweetenham, Dennis Cottrell, Doug Frost, The CEO
of Swimming Australia John Bertrand - Skipper Americas' Cup II and
from the Netherland's Jacco Verharen as Head Coach of the Australian
Team.
There was a lot to take in over 6 days spending 9am- 5pm either in
lectures or technical drills at the pool. To listen to experienced coaches
and have Olympic and our Australian Swimmers demonstrate the skills
was amazing. Topics covered were All Strokes and skills and the
biomechanics of the body, Adaptations and energy Systems in the
body, Physiotherapy and a better understanding of the body and its
movements, load monitoring and Injury prevention, Or David Payne
from the A.I.S specializing in Physiology and Training for Peak Fitness,
Quadrennial Plan, Annual Plan, Seasonal and session Workout Design
, Longer Summer Season and Shorter Winter Season, we also covered
Body Composition, fluid and diet, anit Doping and Insurance and
Managing a club, There was so much to learn and I can slowly drip feed
all this information into our club system, I am very excited about the
information and came away very enthusiastic and motivated. There was
one thing I came away from the conference was "Passion on fire rather
than knowledge on Ice" I will learn my craft but it's how we connect with
the athlete that's going to get the best out of them.
Our Club is on the right track everything that was discussed is exactly
what we are doing and that gives me a lot of confidence and
reassurance.
Thank you once a again for the opportunity
I have just returned back from the Gold Coast after the 2015 ascta
conference where I completed the 6 day Silver License Accreditation
course.
Swimming Australia Ltd has three tiers (Le. Bronze, Silver, and Gold) of
coaching qualifications under the National Coaching Accreditation. This
structure is designed to meet the needs of coaches at all levels.
These courses conform to the National Quality Framework for
Vocational Education and training.
The Goal of Silver License candidate is to be competent in planning,
conducting and evaluating coaching programs and enable swimmers to
compete successfully at a State and National Level.
There is a workbook to complete in 6 months and a Silver Performance
Criteria.
The array of high quality speakers included keynote presenters from the
US Gregg Troy, Bill Sweetenham, Dennis Cottrell, Doug Frost, The CEO
of Swimming Australia John Bertrand - Skipper Americas' Cup II and
from the Netherland's Jacco Verharen as Head Coach of the Australian
Team.
There was a lot to take in over 6 days spending 9am- 5pm either in
lectures or technical drills at the pool. To listen to experienced coaches
and have Olympic and our Australian Swimmers demonstrate the skills
was amazing. Topics covered were All Strokes and skills and the
biomechanics of the body, Adaptations and energy Systems in the
body, Physiotherapy and a better understanding of the body and its
movements, load monitoring and Injury prevention, Or David Payne
from the A.I.S specializing in Physiology and Training for Peak Fitness,
Quadrennial Plan, Annual Plan, Seasonal and session Workout Design
, Longer Summer Season and Shorter Winter Season, we also covered
Body Composition, fluid and diet, anit Doping and Insurance and
Managing a club, There was so much to learn and I can slowly drip feed
all this information into our club system, I am very excited about the
information and came away very enthusiastic and motivated. There was
one thing I came away from the conference was "Passion on fire rather
than knowledge on Ice" I will learn my craft but it's how we connect with
the athlete that's going to get the best out of them.
Our Club is on the right track everything that was discussed is exactly
what we are doing and that gives me a lot of confidence and
reassurance.
Thank you once a again for the opportunity