DGC Staff
Club Manager - Karen
Karen's involvement in the club started when as a parent of gymnasts, she joined the DGC committee as a general member, and then as Treasurer, prior to then being employed as our Club Manager. Karen managed a successful family business for many years and also provided bookkeeping and administrative services to local small businesses.
Karen wears many hats, is responsible for admin, event, staff, and day-to-day requirements of managing DGC, and is the link between the Committee and Staff, and between DGC and external agencies.
Karen is also a very well-deserving 'Life Member' of the Darwin Gymnastic Club!
Coach Rhys & Competitive Squads Program Manager
Rhys has been a part of DGC for 20+ years as a MAG & Tumble gymnast and as a Coach for 17 of those years. Rhys is a supervisor and mentor to DGC's developing coaches. Rhys was named Darwin’s Young Citizen of the Year in 2018 for his involvement in the gymnastic community. Rhys has volunteered countless hours as a judge and as the Technical Director for MAG & Tumble. Rhys is also a 'Life Member' of DGC!
Rhys has the following gymnastic accreditations:
Coach: Advanced Silver FIG 2 MAG & WAG, Advanced Power Tumbling & GfA, Intermediate Acrobatics
Judge: WAG Advanced, MAG Intermediate Bronze & Tumble Intermediate, Trampoline Beginner
Rhys also has a Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters in Occupational Therapy.
Throughout the week, you will see Rhys coaching:
- MAG Squad & BoysGym Yellow Steps Program
- WAG Teal, Emerald and Sapphire
- Strength & Handstand and Mobility
- Tuesday Adult Class
Coach William & Strength Program Manager
Coach William joined the DGC Team in 2017. William is a jack of all trades and performs much of the maintenance tasks around the gym. William is a 'Life Member' of Darwin Gymnastic Club!
William has the following accreditations:
Coach: Intermediate GfA, Kindergym, MAG, WAG, Module 1: Spring and Landing and Free-G
Judge: WAG Intermediate Judginig
William is an accredited Personal Trainer and has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science!
You can see William coaching:
- Step programs: BoysGym Green & Yellow, GirlsGym Green and FreeG Green & Yellow
- Kindergym
- Tumblers
- Girls Only
- Squad Strength & Handstand and Mobility
Coach Kristy
Kristy comes to us from Queensland where she coached participants of all ages for 7 years! Kristy also has 15 years of gymnastics experience as an athlete.
Kristy has the following accreditations:
Coach: Advanced GfA, TeamGym & FreeG
Judge: WAG Beginner
You will see Kristy coaching:
- Girls Only
- Monday and Wednesday Adult Class
- TeamGym
- Step Programs: Girls Gym Green & Yellow and Free G Green & Yellow
- Development Tumble
Coach Kelly
Kelly started gymnastics when she was 1.5 years old. In 1995 Kelly was offered a position in the gymnastics program at WAIS. Whilst there Kelly trained under coaches, Vladimir Joura, Martine George, Nikolai Lapchine, and Jo Richards. She trained at a Junior International level and competed in many state and national competitions. In 2002 Kelly was offered a WAIS scholarship and a position in the Australian Junior National Squad. She competed and medalled at two international competitions in USA, and whilst there Kelly had the opportunity to compete against future Olympians, including Nastia Liukin and Carly Patterson.
Kelly has been coaching gymnastics for over 12 years and got her WAG Advanced accreditation in 2013. Kelly joined the DGC Team in 2017 and throughout the week you will see Kelly Team coaching WAG Teal and WAG Emerald.
Kelly also supports the club at events such as PAD Tests, competitions and fundraisers!
Coach Skye
Growing up training and competing in gymnastics in Darwin, we were very excited to have Skye join our club and become involved in our fantastic sport again!
Skye has her GFA Intermediate Coaching Accreditation and a great supportive and passionate approach to her coaching delivery!
You will see Coach Skye on Thursdays with our WAG Sapphire Squad, and supporting DGC at our events throughout the year!
Skye also supports the club at events such as PAD Tests, competitions and fundraisers!
Coach Anieke
Anieke started coaching in Perth at the HBF stadium working with kids between 18months to 12 years. She then relocated to NSW where she worked as a gymnastics coach/ coordinator at a PCYC.
Anieke relocated to Darwin in 2024 and has coached with us in between her university placements.
Currently, you will see Anieke in the gym coaching GymFun during the holidays and covering other coaches when they are away.
Anieke has coached across all age groups since she has been here, from kindergym to adult classes.
Coach Hayley
Hayley and her family have a long history with our club, starting at just 18 months old Hayley participated and competed in Woman’s Artistic Gymnastics, Cheerleading and adult classes. At the age of 11 she began as a Junior Coach under our very own Sharon! She continued to coach a range of recreational and WAG level 1/2 squads for 7 years before saying goodbye (for now).
Hayley has spent the last 9 years working in a local specialist school, with 8 of those years as a dedicated Special Education Support Officer (SESO).
Her current qualifications include educational support, first aid/CPR, and an intermediate Gymnastics for All (GfA) accreditation. On top of that, Hayley has taken part in extensive professional development covering everything from behaviour management to complex medical and care needs.
Due to her background, Hayley is confident working with children of all abilities. She’s passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment and can’t wait to build strong relationships with both the kids and their families.
You will see Hayley coaching GymAbility on Sundays.
Coach Bridget
Bridget is a Darwin local who started coaching with DGC in late 2023!
Bridget is an ex-gymnast in WAG, Sports Acrobatics and Rhythmic gymnastics!
Bridget completed her GfA Intermediate accreditation in 2022!
Throughout the week you will see Bridget coaching:
- Tumblers
- TeamGym
- Assisting Kristy with development Tumble
Coach Madison
Madison is a 10 year member at DGC from her time training and competing from kindergym to her WAG Squad gymnastics. Madison represented DGC at the Singapore Prime Invitationals, Townsville, and NT events!
Madison has completed her Fundamental Gymnastic Coach Accreditation,and is now working towards her WAG Intermediate Accreditation.
Throughout the week you will see Madison coaching:
- WAG Pink Squad
- Girls Gym: Green Step
- Tumblers
Coach Matthew
Matthew is a MAG squad gymnast who has represented DGC and the NT at local and state events, and competed very well at in our level 4 National Clubs Team.
Matthew has completed his Fundamental Gymnastic Coach Accreditation, and is now working towards his GfA Intermediate Accreditation
Throughout the week, you will see Matthew coaching:
- BoysGym Green
- Tumblers
Coach Lucas
Lucas is a MAG squad gymnast who has represented DGC and the NT at local and state events.
Lucas is currently completing his Fundamental Gymnastics Coaching Course.
When he is not training, you will see Lucas coaching:
- Strength
- MAG Routines Squad
- Tumblers
Coach - Siobhan (overseas for 2025/6)
Siobhan has coached for DGC since 2013 and after a short break, returned in 2019 to take our Adult, Tumble Adults and Free G classes!
Siobhan remains a part of the DGC Team and you can see her at DGC Events, Workshops and filling in for our Senior Coaches when needed.
Siobhan has the following accreditation levels:
- Advanced Silver WAG, Advanced Tumble, GFA and Free G Coach, Intermediate Acro and MAG Coach
- Siobhan is also an Advanced WAG, Intermediate Tumble and Beginner Trampoline judge!
You will see Siobhan coaching Wednesday Adults Classes/Tumble Squad, and supporting DGC at our events throughout the year!
(RETIRED :) Senior Coach & GfA Program Manager- Sharon
Coach Sharon is a leader in the field of recreational gymnastics, promoting Gymnastics across many school programs, and providing gymnastic opportunities across all age groups. Sharon herself trained and competed as a Rhythmic gymnast Nationally in New Zealand, and later in Katherine.
Sharon is also a 'Life Member' of the Darwin Gymnastic Club!
Coach Rachael - (Currently Coaching Interstate, at SGAC NSW)
Coach Rachael has represented DGC as both an athlete and a coach in Sports ACRO at National Clubs,NT Champs & DGC Invitationals as well as competing in WAG in Singapore's Prime Invitational at Level 6 and at local events and National Clubs at Level 7. Rachael is also a 'Life Member' of the Darwin Gymnastic Club!
Rachael holds the following Accreditations:
- Advanced WAG, Acro, GfA, and Free G Coach
- Intermediate Tumble, MAG, and TeamGym Coach
Rachael is currently busy also studying a Bachelor in Nutrition & Sport Science through UniSA.