SCHEDULE

9:30am - 4:00pm (approx)

GCA Insights Tour

📍 Departing from Sydney Airport

💰 $66pp (covers bus hire – discounts available if self-driving)

In case you missed the Saturday option, a second tour is available for guests not only to experience the exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of 3–4 standout gymnastics clubs but also the convenience of guests travelling from Sydney. The tour will collect you at Sydney Airport and finish in Newcastle CBD, this immersive experience offers firsthand insights into diverse club operations, innovative practices, and community engagement strategies. Perfect for leaders seeking fresh perspective and practical takeaways.

👉 Register with your conference booking, or by emailing ross.gage@gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au

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10:00am - finishing over lunch

GCA Golf Congress Classic #3

📍 Merewether Golf Club - 4 Vardon Road, Fern Bay

💰 TBC

Tee off at one of the region’s most scenic courses for a relaxed 9-hole game. Whether you’re playing seriously, networking, or just for fun, it’s the perfect pre-conference activity. Wrap up with a casual lunch overlooking the greens.

👉 Register by emailing ross.gage@gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au

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2:30pm - 4:30pm

iClassPro Education Session

📍 Crystalbrook Kingsley - 282 King Street, Newcastle

Hear the latest from iClassPro and explore updates to streamline your systems.

👉 Register directly with iClassPro (link available soon).

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5:00pm - 8:00pm 

True Blue Migration GCA Welcome Reception

📍 Battlesticks Bar - 200 Wharf Rd, Newcastle

💰 $60pp (includes generous finger food; cash bar available)

Kick off the Congress in style at Battlesticks Bar - featuring sky to floor windows and a modern bar where you can relax and enjoy the fabulous views of the harbour. It’s the perfect place to meet for a drink. Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking, refreshments, and great conversation to set the tone for the days ahead.

👉 Register with your conference booking, or by emailing ross.gage@gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au

8:15am - 9:00am - Registration | 9:00 - 4:45pm - Conference

Building Better Clubs:  Conference Day 1

📍City Hall - 290 King Street, Newcastle

💰 Member Price: $595pp - Mon & Tue  |  $330pp - Mon OR Tue  /  Non-Member Price: $795pp - Mon & Tue  |  $440pp - Mon OR Tue

Kick off the Congress with a day designed to elevate your thinking, align your team, and sharpen your strategy. Through keynotes and targeted breakouts, you'll explore what it takes to build clubs that thrive—today and into the future.

Concert Hall Schedule – Owners & Strategic Leaders - Designed for owners and senior decision-makers shaping the strategic direction of their clubs. Sessions focus on growth, innovation, leadership, and sustainability - click here for more info

Hunter Room Schedule – Managers & Emerging Leaders - Tailored for team leaders, coordinators, and future change makers. Sessions are practical, people-focused, and designed to build leadership capability on the ground - click here for more info

👉 Click here to book your conference tickets

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6:30pm - Pre dinner drinks | 7:00 - Dinner

Recognition Plus GCA Awards Gala

📍City Hall - 290 King Street, Newcastle

💰 $130 (includes fine dining, 3-hour drinks package)

Celebrate the individuals and clubs driving excellence across the gymnastics community. An evening to connect, honour your peers, and enjoy a night of industry celebration. 

👉 Register with your conference booking, or by emailing ross.gage@gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au

9:00am - 4:45pm

From Ideas to Action:  Conference Day 2

📍 City Hall - 290 King Street, Newcastle

💰 Member Price: $595pp - Mon & Tue  |  $330pp - Mon OR Tue  /  Non-Member Price: $795pp - Mon & Tue  |  $440pp - Mon OR Tue

From inclusion and neurodiversity to staffing, leadership, growth, and future planning, day two's sessions are designed to challenge thinking, spark ideas, and provide practical strategies for modern gymnastics clubs. Through expert presentations, collaborative roundtables, and real-world insights..

City Hall Schedule – Owners & Strategic Leaders - Explore what it takes to build stronger teams, scalable systems, inclusive cultures, and sustainable success in the year ahead - built for those steering the long-term future of their clubs. 

Hunter Room Schedule – Managers & Emerging Leaders - Dive into the numbers that matter most, the habits and systems successful clubs consistently implement, and how data-driven decision making can support stronger performance, growth, and long-term sustainability. Practical takeaways for those leading day-to-day impact. 

👉 Click here to book your conference tickets

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5:15pm start

RGA Warm Down Networking Social 

📍 Romberg Bar, Crystalbrook Kingsley - 282 King Street, Newcastle

 💰 $60 (includes grazing platters; cash bar available)

As the Congress winds down, join us for a relaxed sunset gathering to celebrate a week of learning, connection, and shared experiences. This social event is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the week, strengthen relationships, and toast to the ideas, conversations, and community that made it memorable.

👉 Register with your conference booking, or by emailing ross.gage@gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au