It is recommended clubs undertake regular venue and equipment safety checks to ensure equipment is in working order and to rotate equipment to ensure even wear-and-tear.
It is also advised that spot checks are conducted daily by coaches prior to classes, while more thorough checks are conducted every four to six months. Regular checks can help clubs identify potential hazards and create an equipment replacement plan for when old equipment is nearing the end of service life.
For larger clubs with higher equipment usage, regular servicing is recommended to ensure equipment remains in working order. Below are the contact details for the following equipment servicing providers recommended by GA:
Acromat (Head office: Adelaide, SA)
Equipment provider also offering servicing nationally as they have contractors all over Australia. However, they will only service Acromat branded equipment.
Areas serviced: National
Contact: Craig Otto (acromat@acromat.com.au)
State/Territory branch contact information can be found on the Acromat website
AMCO (Head office: Melbourne, VIC)
Areas serviced: National
Can service all equipment, but generally prefer to service Spieth or JF branded equipment.
Contact: Pascal Ulrich (info@amco.com.au)
Absolutely Anything Gymnastics (Head office: Coffs Harbour, NSW)
Seller of a range of equipment and conduct equipment servicing.
Areas serviced: National
Contact: John Reynolds (sales@aagymnastics.com.au)
R&L Sports Services (Head office: Melbourne, VIC)
Non-equipment supplier, independent contractor specialising in conducting equipment servicing and maintenance within Victoria.
Area serviced: Victoria
Contact Russell Smart (russell@rlsports.com.au)
Please see below to download State/Territory specific Venue & Equipment Safety Checklists