Gymnastics Queensland (GQ)
is the peak body for Gymnastics in Queensland and is affiliated
with Gymnastics Australia the controlling body for the sport
of Gymnastics in Australia. The Association also maintains
affiliation with relevant State Sporting Governing bodies
such as the Queensland Olympic Council, Queensland Commonwealth
Games Association and the Queensland Sports Federation.
Gymnastics Queensland is a
not-for-profit, Association incorporated under the 1981 Associations
Incorporations Act. of Queensland, comprising of affiliated
clubs, life members, registered athletes and technical members
(coaches and judges). Gymnastics Queensland embraces the seven
official Gymsports of gymnastics, which are:-
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
(MAG)
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)
Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG)
General Gymnastics (GG)
Sport Aerobics (AER)
Trampoline Sports (TRP)
Sports Acrobatics (ACR)
The primary objectives of
Gymnastics Queensland in accordance with its Constitution
is to:-
Encourage, develop, promote
and control Gymsports throughout the State of Queensland
Establish and maintain, throughout Queensland, a uniform code
of rules and regulations to govern Gymsports under its jurisdiction
Develop a network of successful member clubs across Queensland
to deliver quality Gymsport programs
Provide services and support, to member clubs, coaches, judges
and administrators, which is second to none.
Encourage community health, welfare, physical education and
research through gymnastics
Regulate, supervise, coordinate and promote Gymsport activities,
programs, competitions and events
Facilitate cooperation between members of the Association
and external organisations, bodies and individuals
Promote membership of the Association and foster the interests
of its members
Affiliate with organisations and any other bodies to further
the purposes of the Association
Provide a means by which Clubs in Queensland can become affiliated
to further these purposes
Membership across Queensland
now exceeds 128 Affiliated Clubs, 25,000 registered athletes
and 680 technical members. The Association provides a broad
range of services and benefits to its membership and has a
major focus on servicing member clubs, to ensure they are
well equipped to professionally delivery quality gymnastic
programs to the community.