Barbara Nickless (Director of Adjudicating)

Barbara has been involved in Calisthenics since 1953 as a pupil, coach and adjudicator. Barbara commenced adjudicating in 1980 and has adjudicated at Nationals, RSSS., Interstate and at all Melbourne metro. Competitions. She was presented with a National Official of the Year in 1997 and Vic. Sports Ed. Official of the Year in 2008. This year A.S.C.A. Vic. awarded Barbara Life Membership. At the A.S.C.A. Vic. Branch Barbara has been on the Committee for over 20 years, President for 9 years also Secretary and Cadet Co-Ordinator. Barbara sat on the C.V.I. Board for 8 years and the C.V.I. Comp. Committee for 4 years. Barbara was awarded Life Membership of CVI in 2010. Barbara has served on the Adjudicators Advisory Board (1989-1999) (2003 – ongoing). In March 2008 Barbara was appointed as Director of the AAB. She is also an E.A.B. Examiner.

Kerryn Waddell (ASCA delegate – Victoria)

Kerryn joined ASCA in 1989, and has been involved on Committee as Secretary, Assistant to Cadet Training, Delegate on CVI and Competition Committee, ASCA/CVI Seminar Presenter, President and Vice President. She has adjudicated at the Nationals, CVI State Championships, Royal South Street Society, Metropolitan, Country and Interstate competitions.

Kerryn has been an AAB delegate since 2004 assisting with the Accreditation Program, Cadet Video Modules, new critiques, ASCA Constitution and a questionnaire to establish perceptions of adjudicating. She has presented ASCA Writers’ Seminars, about the Mark up, Rules interpretation and Cadet information to the CVI Forum, Metropolitan, ACT and Country Coaches. In 2005/06 Kerryn received VIS scholarships to develop a Mentoring Program and the Victorian Sports Education Official.

Shirley Pettitt (ASCA delegate – Victoria)

Shirley has enjoyed a long association in Calisthenics as a pupil, coach, mother and now an adjudicator. Joining the Adjudicators’ Association in 1998, Shirley has been a member of the Victorian Committee since 2002 and is currently the President of ASCA (VIC).

Roles undertaken include Assistant Cadet Coordinator, Combined Competition delegate, Minute Secretary and Director of Planning on the ACF Committee of Management. Adjudicated at many levels and ages at local competitions as well as CVI State Championships, Royal South Street, Interstate and country competitions. Also conducted seminars to fellow adjudicators and coaches, particularly on Club Swinging and a Writer’s Seminar. A willing member of committees and will now ensure that the AAB benefits from that.

Rhondda Ryan (ASCA delegate – South Australia)

Rhondda has been involved in Calisthenics for over 42 years and is currently coaching as well as adjudicating. She was awarded Life Member of the Calisthenic Association of South Australia after coaching State and National teams of all ages for many years and received numerous aggregate awards during that time.

She has adjudicated at the ACF Nationals Championships, Royal South Street Eisteddfod and in various states of Australia. Rhondda has served on the Executive Committee in a range of positions for a number of years.

Rhondda, now, is looking forward to contributing to the betterment of Calisthenics in South Australia and nationally during her first year of service on the Adjudicator’s Advisory Board.

Diane Winterling (ASCA delegate – South Australia)

Diane Winterling has been Adjudicating for many years commencing with the introduction of the Cadet Program, taking time out for her family and eventually returning to officiating to complete her accreditation.

Since then Diane has adjudicated in every state and territory including Ballarat and the ACF National Championships. As the President of the ASCA SA Branch she now steps onto the AAB and looks forward to offering her skills and expertise to support the ongoing development of our Calisthenic Adjudicators.

Diane was awarded ACF Official of the Year in 2008 and was honoured to receive ACF Life Membership in 2010. In SA she is a Life Member of the Calisthenic SA Coaches and the Calisthenic Association. She is a Level 2 Coach, Gold Medal Examiner and Level 2 Adjudicator; she remains committed and dedicated to all facets of Calisthenics both at the local level and nationally.

Dawn Chester (ASCA delegate – Western Australia)

Dawn Chester commenced adjudicating in Western Australia in 1979. Dawn has held numerous positions within the WA Branch. Dawn has been an Adjudicators’ Advisory Board member since 2005 and has also been awarded the NOP Calisthenic Official of the Year award. Dawn has coached and adjudicated across all sections and levels of calisthenics. Adjudicating appointments have included ACF National Championships, Ballarat Eisteddfod, interstate and local competitions. Dawn’s involvement as a participant, coach, skills examiner, adjudicator and Calisthenic mum demonstrate the lifelong commitment and passion she has for developing, promoting and nurturing the artistic sport of Calisthenics.

Margaret Bourne (ASCA delegate – Western Australia)

Margaret Bourne is one of Western Australia’s Inaugural Calisthenics adjudicators with approximately 30 years adjudicating experience. She has held many positions with the ASCA and is currently President of ASCA (WA). Margaret represented ASCA (WA) on the Adjudicators’ Advisory Board from its commencement in 1991 to 1999. Margaret was awarded the NOP Calisthenic Official of the Year for her services to the Adjudicators Advisory Board.

Margaret’s adjudication experience extends across all sections and levels. Her experience has been at ACF National Championships, Ballarat Eisteddfod and many Interstate appointments. Margaret is committed to the ongoing development of the Australian Society of Calisthenic Adjudicators and has accepted a position on the Adjudicators’ Advisory Board again this year.