Karon Williams – Sport Aerobics judge

Karon was working at the Aerobic Institute of WA during the time competitive aerobics started to become popular in the fitness industry.

She was asked by a private events promoter if she’d be interested in judging Aerobic competitions. Karon was keen to find out more and that was the beginning of her involvement in the sport as a volunteer official.

Inspirational aspects of your career

Karon is very appreciative of the opportunity she’s been given to travel the world to judge international aerobic competitions that include world championships, world cups and world series events. It is a privilege and an honour to represent one's country and national sporting organisation as a judge on an international judging panel. Karon feels that same sense of satisfaction when judging at a state and national level.

Defining moment

In 1995, the International Gymnastics Federation took control of competitive Aerobics at an international level.  Gymnastics Australia was given the responsibility of establishing and managing the sport in Australia and in 1995 Sport Aerobics became a discipline of gymnastics.

In 1995 Karon was asked to attend a judges course in Melbourne that was organised by Gymnastics Australia. This was her first stepping stone to judging events at a national level. It was this judging course that “opened doors” for Karon. She became involved working as a volunteer helping to set up the framework for aerobic coach and judge education in Australia. Karon attended a FIG International Judging Course in Perth in 1997 and gained her Brevet qualification.  In 2001 she renewed her Brevet qualification in Paris and again in 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Overcoming major obstacles

Karon believes she is fortunate to work with Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics WA.  Both value and support their volunteers.  They provide the knowledge and assistance to help overcome all obstacles.  Karon believes if you prepare yourself for the task ahead and always present yourself in a professional manner people will respect and listen to you.

Influential people

Karon is grateful of the support her husband and two daughters provide and admits she doesn’t have much spare time to spend at home. Her family have been fully supportive of her position in Sport Aerobics over the past 12 years.

Future Ambitions

Karon’s future ambition is to handover the role of “International Judge” to other judges so they can experience the sport at the top level.  She intends on continuing her involvement in the sport at a state and national level and continues to assist in its development.

 

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