Brett Bounces His Way To Beijing

Newcastle Herald

Thursday May 22, 2008

By TEYA DUNCAN, SARAH SOLOMON and TAYLAH OEHME

TRAMPOLINING expert Brett Austin has been selected as a judge for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August.

Originally coached by his father, Mr Austin has developed a great range of expertise in the area of trampolining over many years of training and hard work.

He has been travelling overseas for the past five years with the Australian trampolining team as a manager and judge.

"I nearly cried when I heard the news," said Mr Austin, a teacher at Belmont High School whose children attended Jewells.

"I think they picked me because I have a very in-depth understanding of my role and the knowledge to perform my duties correctly."

The Federation of International Gymnastics considered Mr Austin's experience when making the selection after he received one of the top marks.

After success at national level, Mr Austin was nominated to sit exams for international judging. At the Olympics he will be one of a team of judges.

© 2008 Newcastle Herald

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