WAG ALP Review - Phase 2 2026

WAG ALP Review Phase 2
The WAG National Commission is currently undertaking a review of the WAG ALP in preparation for release of the 2027 & Beyond program.

The WAG National Commission welcomes feedback from groups (ie STA staff, SMC's, Clubs) as well as individuals.

This jotform provides several sections for consideration/feedback - you are not required to complete every section or question.

The information you provide will assist the WAG National Commission to understand the views and needs of the community as they work to update the ALP with the assistance of the ALP Working Groups.

To assist you, we have provided below a pdf of the survey questions - you can download and review the questions before preparing and submitting your responses in the jotform. This will be particularly helpful for anyone responding on behalf of a group.

You can save your responses and return to complete the survey if you are not able to finish it in one session.

Please submit your feedback no later than 12noon (VIC) Monday 23rd February 2026

If you have any queries about the survey please email lsheehan@gymnastics.org.au
This is a PDF version of the survey - you can download and preview the questions.
Section 1: Demographic Information

This section asks for information about you - this will provide the reviewers with context around your responses - taking into account the Levels you work with/the accreditations/roles you have. Please note some of these are compulsory and others are optional.
Name

First NameLast Name
Email - please provide email if you are happy to be contacted re your responses or would like to receive a copy of your responses.
example@example.com
State/Territory*
If you are providing a response on behalf of a group ie SMC/Club, please advise the type of group here
Role - please select all that apply*

AthleteCoachJudgeSMC MemberSMC TDSMC JCSTA Staff member (Program area)STA Staff member (HP Program)Other
Qualification/Accreditations held*
Please list all WAG accreditations you currently hold (judge and Coach)
Level(s) currently working with*
Please list all WAG Levels that you coach and or judge (or compete).
When did you start being involved in the WAG Competitive program*
ie the year you first engaged with the program as an athlete, coach or judge
Section 2: Structure of the ALP

This section asks for feedback on some specific questions related to the structure of the ALP and overall considerations for Levels requirements. These questions are not compulsory.- there is no requirement to provide a response to every question.
What do you believe is the primary purpose of Foundation Levels (Levels 1 & 2)
What do you believe is the primary purpose of Compulsory Levels (L3-6)
The current Levels 1- 10 structure is appropriate:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
What do you like most about the current Level 1- 10 structure?
What do you find most challenging about the current Level 1 - 10 structure?
Which Level group do you believe needs the most change?

Levels 2 - 4Levels 5 - 7Levels 8 - 10No major changes neededOther
If you selected "Other" for the question which Level group do you believe needs the most change, please provide the reason for your response.
What is one key improvement you would like to see in the 2027 and Beyond ALP?
Levels 1 to 4 should be compulsory routines:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Levels 1 and 2 should remain as skills based levels:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Levels 5 and 6 should remain as compulsory routines:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Levels 5 and 6 should be offered bonus skills for all apparatus:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you disagree/strongly disagree that Levels 5 and 6 should be offered bonus skills for all apparatus, please state why and outline your alternate concept here.
The current Level 5 and 6 program prepares gymnasts for progression to Level 7:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 7 should have a compulsory set of skills on all apparatus, keeping optional music for floor and optional beam choreography (using the compulsory skill options)

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
The concept of Level 7's having compulsory set of skills is a positive progression towards Optional Levels:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 7 sits best with Level 5 - 6:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 7 sits best with Level 8+:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 7 should include additional vault options including vault #120 and vault #140:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 8 should include additional vault options including vault #120 and vault #140:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
The current Level 8 - 10 requirements support athletes with aspirations to make a state team and those with aspirations for international representation

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 10 requirements should be aligned with World Gymnastics (FIG) requirements:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
BB and FX should have a greater focus on artistry:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
It would be beneficial to have different pathways/routine options for different athletes e.g. athletes targeting Australian Championships, athletes targeting international representation, athletes not targeting these events.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Please explain your reasons for providing your response re different pathways/routine options.
If you feel there are currently some 'big jumps' between levels, please provide your thoughts here.
Section 3: Apparatus specific feedback

This section enables you to provide feedback on each Level from 1 - 10 for each apparatus. Please note you do not have to respond to each one - only provide responses for apparatus and levels that you have direct knowledge of and have specific feedback to provide.
Floor

The following section provides an opportunity to comment on ALP Floor routines and requirements
FX - L1
Provide specific comment on Level 1 floor here
FX - L2
Provide specific comment on Level 2 floor here
FX - L3
Provide specific comment on Level 3 floor here
FX - L4
Provide specific comment on Level 4 floor here
FX - L5
Provide specific comment on Level 5 floor here
FX - L6
Provide specific comment on Level 6 floor here
FX - L7
Provide specific comment on Level 7 floor here
FX - L8
Provide specific comment on Level 8 floor here
FX - L9
Provide specific comment on Level 9 floor here
FX - L10
Provide specific comment on Level 10 floor here
Floor - general feedback
Please provide any overarching feedback for this apparatus
Vault

The following section provides an opportunity to comment on ALP Vault routines and requirements
VT - L1
Provide specific comment on Level 1 VT here
VT - L2
Provide specific comment on Level 2 VT here
VT - L3
Provide specific comment on Level 3 VT here
VT - L4
Provide specific comment on Level 4 VT here
VT - L5
Provide specific comment on Level 5 VT here
VT - L6
Provide specific comment on Level 6 VT here
VT - L7
Provide specific comment on Level 7 VT here
VT - L8
Provide specific comment on Level 8 VT here
VT - L9
Provide specific comment on Level 9 VT here
VT - L10
Provide specific comment on Level 10 VT here
Vault - general feedback
Please provide any overarching feedback for this apparatus
Uneven Bars

The following section provides an opportunity to comment on ALP Uneven Bars routines and requirements
UB - L1
Provide specific comment on Level 1 UB here
UB - L2
Provide specific comment on Level 2 UB here
UB - L3
Provide specific comment on Level 3 UB here
UB - L4
Provide specific comment on Level 4 UB here
UB - L5
Provide specific comment on Level 5 UB here
UB - L6
Provide specific comment on Level 6 UB here
UB - L7
Provide specific comment on Level 7 UB here
UB - L8
Provide specific comment on Level 8 UB here
UB - L9
Provide specific comment on Level 9 UB here
UB - L10
Provide specific comment on Level 10 UB here
Uneven Bars - general feedback
Please provide any overarching feedback for this apparatus
Beam

The following section provides an opportunity to comment on ALP Beam routines and requirements
Beam - L1
Provide specific comment on Level 1 BB here
Beam - L2
Provide specific comment on Level 2 BB here
Beam - L3
Provide specific comment on Level 3 BB here
Beam - L4
Provide specific comment on Level 4 BB here
Beam - L5
Provide specific comment on Level 5 BB here
Beam - L6
Provide specific comment on Level 6 BB here
Beam - L7
Provide specific comment on Level 7 BB here
Beam - L8
Provide specific comment on Level 8 BB here
Beam - L9
Provide specific comment on Level 9 BB here
Beam - L10
Provide specific comment on Level 10 BB here
Beam - general feedback
Please provide any overarching feedback for this apparatus
Section 4: General Content

This section asks for feedback on some general questions related to elements of the ALP and overall considerations for Levels requirements. As per the previous section, the questions are not compulsory.
A bonus should be available for each apparatus for athletes who performs all CR’s:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded disagree/strongly disagree to the question above re CR's please explain why. If you would like to see bonus applied for only some apparatus, please state which ones.
There is too much focus on particular skill/s in the current ALP:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded disagree/strongly disagree to the question above re skills please explain which one/s.
There should be a compulsory level/stream upgrade score:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you would like to comment on the topic of compulsory level/stream upgrade scores please put your feedback here
Section 5: Support material

the following section invites input into resources/material that could provide support to those delivering the ALP (ie items not provided automatically such as the ALP Manual, music and video for compulsory routines)
It would be helpful to have access to a resource with drills associated with specific skills in the ALP:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded agree/strongly agree to the question above re drills please explain why and list any specific skills you would like drills for.

The following resources would be helpful for Clubs and Coaches successfully progress athletes through the different levels.

	Strongly disagree	Disgree	Agree	Strongly agree?
Basic Ballet and musicality programs
Basic trampoline (aerial awareness) programs
Basic Injury prevention programs
Sample routines for L7-10 progressions on all apparatus
Fitness testing protocols

If you would like to provide comment on the suggested resources or add any other ideas, please do so here.
The STARS Program provides support for athlete progression through the pathway :

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded disagree/strongly disagree to the question re STARS please explain why here.
It is helpful for members of the WAG Community to have access to ALP information via an APP :

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded agree/strongly agree to the question re provision of ALP material via an APP and have ideas for relevant content please provide them here.
Section 6: Judging

Noting that following the ALP review the immediate focus will be making the required adjustments to course content, we acknowledge you may have identified concepts or ideas for judging as you reflect on the ALP. This section is to allow you to provide your thoughts for future consideration by the WAG Commission and Gymnastics Australia.
UB – we should adjust the angle of completion requirement from circles in Level 7-10 to provide greater consistency of judging. For example the requirement could be a “B” value circle skill or a circle skill to handstand and deductions:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
BB & FX – there should be more focus on artistry:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
BB – side movement be an artistry requirement for optional levels:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Level 3-6 judging should reflect correct technique, not just skill outcome:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
The current levels of judging accreditation meet the needs for those judging the ALP levels :

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
If you responded disagree or strongly disagree to the question above, please provide here context to your answer.
Intermediate judges should be required to reaccredit (complete updating requirements) for each cycle - including for changes to ALP rules:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Advanced judges should be required to reaccredit (complete updating requirements) for each cycle including for changes to ALP rules:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Any other feedback on the structure of the WAG judging courses in relation to judging ALP requirements
Section 7 Final Comment
If you have any other feedback, comments or suggestions regarding the WAG ALP - implementation, athlete welfare etc particularly if your thoughts have not been captured by the survey questions above, please provide it here.
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WAG ALP Review Phase 2

Section 1: Demographic Information

Section 2: Structure of the ALP

Section 3: Apparatus specific feedback

Floor

Vault

Uneven Bars

Beam

Section 4: General Content

Section 5: Support material

Section 6: Judging

Section 7 Final Comment