WHAT’S NEW?
Magnificent Mooloolaba Masters
Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA) fourth annual Masterclass was again a massive success. The UK's Katie Cannon led the 2 day Review, Revise, Reinvent Retreat magnificently, with loads of highly relevant info presented in a readily digestible manner. PS. the...
IACDP Big Splash at Niagara Falls
The International Association of Child Development Program's annual High Performance Conference has once again pulled together a stellar caste of presenters and super-networkers. Join me at the amazing Niagara Falls from the 3 - 6 June. For more information, including...
AO a Disability & Inclusion Grand Slam
Whilst in Melbourne to catch up with various GCA Partners, the opportunity was taken to participate in the ASC's Disability and Inclusion in Sport Forum. Many terrific speakers, led by superstar Dylan Alcott. A wonderful bonus was a guided tour of what the Australian...
OFF TO TORONTO IN 2026
Already looking forward to working with the International Association Child Development Programs (IACDP) on their 2026 Conference. This will be around mid-May to early June. Great things being planned for in and around Toronto!
GCA Events Calendar
Well into convening time now for the next 12 months of GCA events: Sep 9: Child Safe seminar, Brisbane Oct 28: Getting More Enrolments masterclass, Melbourne Nov 5: Level Up seminar, Sydney Feb 18-19: Masterclass, Mooloolaba Jul 26-29: National Congress, Newcastle...
Dovetailing Events a Big Hit
July 28, 2025 Last week, RGSEC convened Gymnastics Clubs Australia's National Congress and the International Association of Child Development Program's Conference at Twin Towns, Tweed Heads. The GCA event started the week, flowing into the IACDP's for the remainder of...
NEW ROLE AT IACDP
I am delighted to be taking up a part-time role with the International Association of Child Development Programs (IACDP). This allows me to expand my network of SwimSchoolers, whilst dovetailing perfectly with my role at Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA). This from...
RECOGNISING THEO MILLWARD
During the recent International Association of Child Development Program Awards Gala in Puerto Rico, Ross Gage was honoured to present the UK's Theo Millward with the Association's Outstanding Achievement Award. He was joined in the presentation by international Swim...
AUSSIES IN VEGAS
Jan 19. Ross Gage Social Enterprises will be hosting a seminar in Las Vegas for children's activity providers, as part of Australia Week. The seminar will be on Friday March 1, with networking continuing on into Saturday March 2 during the NRL double-header. The...
MASTERING MASTERCLASSES
Dec 4, 2023 Ross Gage has now convened a trifecta of highly successful Masterclasses for Gymnastics Clubs Australia (GCA) – with the next already nearly sold out. The series kicked off with Marketing to Mums’ guru, Katrina McCarter presenting on same – as an add-on to...
FABULOUS FOUNDING FATHERS/FEMALES TOUR
Nov 27, 2023 With the USSSA Conference and Lynn Ledford’s The Summit being only three weeks apart this year, Ross Gage took the opportunity to catch up with a number of the older SwimSchoolers that he has befriended since his first USSSA Conference (then NSSA) back in...
EARLY YEARS SWIMMING 10 YEARS ON
Ross Gage was honoured to present during the recent United States Swim Schools Conference in Orlando. Jointly with Florida Swim School’s Kate Cassidy, they addressed what steps have been made by the Industry in general and swim schools in particular to utilise...