Members of the Adjudicator’s Advisory Board

Kerryn Waddell
Director of AdjudicatingKerryn has been a member of ASCA (Victoria) since 1989 having served on the Committee as Secretary, the CVI Director of ASCA, Vice President and President. She has adjudicated a broad range of divisions and age groups in all States, Territories, at Royal South Street since 1996; and at the National Championships on 4 occasions. Her recent Calisthenic achievements include ASCA Life Membership, ACF Official of the Year 2012, a CVI Certificate of Appreciation and the VIS Official of the Year.
Kerryn has been a representative of the Adjudicators’ Advisory Board for 15 years, and in 2013, commenced as the AAB Director of Adjudicating. As the Director she looks forward to providing leadership, support and direction to the AAB on all matters related to adjudication; acting as an adviser to the ACF on the training, education and accreditation of Adjudicators; and identifying the changing needs of adjudication and with the AAB developing plans to meet these.

Alison Lewis
ASCA delegate – Victoria
Alison has been involved in calisthenics as a pupil, coach, parent and an adjudicator for over 45 years. She has been a part of the Victorian Branch of ASCA since 1997 and has adjudicated teams and solos at ACF National Championships, RSSS, Interstate, CVI State Championships and all Melbourne Competitions. She was presented with a SEV Official of the Year in 2009.
Alison has been a Victorian Branch Committee member since 2002 having held the positions of Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Accreditation Officer and Cadet Coordinator over that time. She currently holds the position of President.

Karen Hicks
ASCA delegate – South Australia
Karen joined the Australian Society of Calisthenics Adjudicators in 1989. In 2016 Karen received the ACF Official of the Year award. She has held all executive positions on the South Australian committee including President from 2003 to 2006 and served on the Adjudicators Advisory Board for many years, returning in 2019.
Karen adjudicated at the National Championships in 2004, 2010, 2016 & 2019 has been very fortunate to adjudicate at Royal South Street covering all grades and sections including the Senior Graceful Competition on two occasions. She has travelled to many States adjudicating all facets of our wonderful sport and says it is always a privilege to adjudicate interstate, not only for the great competition but to touch base with her colleagues and the many friends she has met over the years.

Lisa Vettese
ASCA delegate – South AustraliaLisa commenced her Calisthenic career aged two following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother. As a pupil, she was chosen for many championship state teams. She won Junior, Intermediate and Senior South Australian State Graceful Titles and in 1979 won the Graceful Girl at Royal South Street. In 1980, she was a member of a combined team from Adelaide and Melbourne, travelling to America to promote Calisthenics.
Lisa began adjudicating in 1980 with the SA ASCA Branch. During this time she has held executive positions including President, Vice President, Secretary and Accreditation Officer. Since 2017, she has enjoyed the camaraderie of being a member of the Adjudicators Advisory Board. She has adjudicated in all age groups and aspects of calisthenics in South Australia and Interstate. The Ballarat senior week was especially enjoyable, the highlight being the Graceful Girl and the Inaugural Solo Competition. Lisa has also adjudicated dance competitions in Adelaide.
Lisa is fortunate to share her passion with her mother and daughter who, for most of her life, has been a competitor and now a coach. Together their love for calisthenics continues to strengthen.’.

Dawn Chester
ASCA delegate – Western AustraliaDawn has coached Championship teams and State teams over many years and has also adjudicated across all sections and levels of calisthenics. Adjudicating appointments have included ACF National Championships, RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod, interstate and local competitions. In addition to adjudicating Dawn is also a Calisthenics Skills Examiner.
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 this wonderful sport of Calisthenics.

Lynette Cousins
ASCA delegate – Victoria
Lynette has been involved in Calisthenics most of her life. She was a pupil at an elite club for 20 years then made the transition into coaching. She has coached all age groups, including a Senior Championship team for 13 years in Victoria, winning aggregates both at CVI State Titles and RSSS. Lynette has also coached 3 Victorian State teams, winning the 2010 Senior National Championships. She has mentored teams from the Northern Territory and ACT; and was awarded Victorian Coach of the Year in 2018.
Lynette commenced adjudicating in 2002 joining ASCA (Vic) as a Cadet Adjudicator and attained Advanced 2 Maintenance in 2016. She has adjudicated at the CVI State Titles, RSSS and all Melbourne/Victoria team and solo competitions. She has also travelled to all States and Territories to adjudicate. Lynette has been on the ASCA (Vic) Committee since 2015, holding the positions of Secretary, Treasurer and now Vice President. She is looking forward to becoming a Victorian representative on the Adjudicators Advisory Board.

Margaret Bourne
ASCA delegate – Western Australia
Margaret is one of Western Australia’s inaugural Calisthenics Adjudicators with approximately 40 years adjudicating experience, She has held many positions with ASCA (WA) Branch having served on the Committee as Secretary, Cadet Co-Ordinator. Accreditation Co-Ordinator, Treasurer and President. She has been a delegate on the Adjudicators” Advisory Board from its commencement.
Margaret’s adjudication experience extends across all sections and levels of Calisthenics. Adjudicating appointments have included all States, Territories, ACF National Championships, Royal South Street, Pan Pacific Masters and CVI State Championships. Her calisthenic achievements include ASCA Life Membership and ACF Official of the Year. Margaret has always been dedicated to the Australian Society of Calisthenic Adjudicators and is committed to the ongoing development and promotion of our sport.
ASCA Life Members
VIC |
SA |
WA |
Maureen Connelly (Dec) Betty Corrigan (Dec) Judy Currie Eileen Deveney Barbara Evans Julie Fox Brenda Green Sue Hayes (Dec) Margaret Lingham Joan Lloyd (Dec) Pat Miles (Dec) Barbara Nickless Shirley Pettitt Helen Simmons Elaine Smith Janice Unsworth Kerryn Waddell Margaret Whelan |
Cheryle Ablett Beverley Bahr Kay Butterworth Rita Ellard (Dec) Val Engel (Dec) Jennifer Feutrill Diane Harris Rhonda Pilkington Mavis Scott (Dec) Shirley Tilley Pam Walters |
Margaret Bourne Linley Campbell Dawn Chester |