INSIDE THE REVIEW

Inside the Review

Building strong, consistent pathways for coaches, adjudicators and examiners
 

The Australian Calisthenics Federation has launched a national Program Review to strengthen the foundations of our Coaching, Adjudicating and Examining programs.

 

Led by independent consultant Mike McLaughlin (McLaughlin Sports Consultancy), the review will assess governance, alignment, delivery, and sustainability — ensuring every pathway supports officials consistently across Australia.

 

This work directly supports the Elevate 28! strategic plan, focusing on growth, inclusion, and excellence.

 

Regular updates will be published through this page and the Inside the Review newsletter.

 

Program Review Timeline

 

December 2025

  • Program Review formally approved by the Board and the Program Review Reference Group (PRRG) established
  • Background documentation compiled and prepared for review

 

January – February 2026

  • Indépendant consultant reviews existing ACF documentation
  • Mapping of current coaching, adjudicating and examining pathways
  • Benchmarking against national sport frameworks and best practices

 

March 2026

  • Targeted surveys released to coaches, adjudicators and examiners
  • Analysis of survey feedback and key themes
  • Preliminary findings and opportunities identified

 

April 2026

  • Focus group sessions across coaching, adjudicating and examining
  • One-on-one interviews with key stakeholders
  • Refinement of findings based on consultation feedback

 

May 2026

  • Draft recommendations developed and reviewed with the PRRG
  • Final recommendations report delivered to the ACF Board
  • Clear implementation considerations and priorities identified

 

Beyond The Review

  • Board consideration of endorsed recommendations
  • Staged implementation planning
  • Ongoing communication with members 
 
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