CAWA awards Life Membership honours

development • April 7, 2025

CAWA awards Life Membership honours

At the 2025 Calisthenics Association of Western Australia (CAWA) Annual General Meeting, two remarkable individuals were honoured with Life Membership for their outstanding contributions to the sport: Sandra Gosling and Glenys Stade.

Sandra Gosling

Sandra's journey with calisthenics began in 2002 when her daughter Kristy joined the sport. Since then, she has immersed herself in various volunteer roles, including President and Vice President of the Association, Club President, costume coordinator, team liaison, theatre management member, and competitions committee member. As Association President, Sandra adeptly navigated the organisation through challenging times with compassion and dignity. Her ongoing involvement, particularly in competitions and theatre management, continues to be a source of support and warmth backstage. Sandra's unwavering dedication and passion have significantly enriched the calisthenics community, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious honour.

Glenys Stade

With a calisthenics journey spanning six decades, Glenys has been a cornerstone of the community since 1964, starting as a competitor with the Tuart Hill Girls Rhythmic League club. Her competitive career included representing Western Australia in the Intermediate State Team in 1974 and the Senior State Team in 1976. Transitioning to support roles, Glenys began writing for adjudicators in 1994 and joined the CAWA Board of Management as Secretary in 1996. She played pivotal roles in the State Team as Assistant Manager and Secretary, overseeing fundraising initiatives. Since 2000, Glenys has been an integral part of the Competitions Committee, managing various responsibilities, notably as the "Front of House" manager since 2014. Her meticulous coordination of critiques for competitions and her readiness to assist individuals and clubs underscore her invaluable contributions. Glenys's extensive and selfless service has left an indelible mark on the calisthenics community, rightfully earning her this esteemed recognition.

The CAWA community extends heartfelt congratulations to both Sandra and Glenys for their exceptional service and dedication to the sport.

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