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!
Senior Coach & MAG/WAG/Tumble Squads Program Manager - Rhys
Rhys has been a part of DGC for 20 years as a MAG & Tumble gymnast and as a Coach for 13 of those years. Rhys is a supervisor and mentor to DGC's developing coaches. In 2018, Rhys was nominated and named Darwin’s Young Citizen of the Year for his involvement in the gymnastic community. Rhys has been a passionate volunteer in both club roles, as a judge, and as the Technical Director for MAG and Tumble in the past. Rhys is also a 'Life Member' of Darwin Gymnastic Club!
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 is now currently studying a Masters in Occupational Therapy.
Throughout the week, you will see Rhys coaching:
- MAG Routines Squad
- BoysGym Green & Yellow Steps Program
- WAG Teal
- WAG Emerald
- WAG Sapphire
- WAG Ruby
- Strength
- Tuesday Adult Class
- Saturday Tumblers
- Handstand and Mobility Pro
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 has the following accreditations:
- Advanced Rhythmic and GfA
- Intermediate WAG, MAG, TeamGym, and Kindergym accreditations
- Module 1: Spring and Landing Certificate
Sharon is also a supervisor and mentor to DGC's developing coaches.
At DGC, Sharon coaches:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning Kindergym
- Tumblers
- Team Gym
- School Programs around the Top End!
Sharon is also a 'Life Member' of the Darwin Gymnastic Club!
Senior Coach & Strength Program Manager - William
Coach William joined the DGC Team in 2017.
William has the following accreditations:
- Intermediate GfA, Kindergym, MAG, WAG and Free-G
- Module 1: Spring and Landing Certificate
William is an accredited Personal Trainer and has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science!
You can see William coaching:
- BoysGym Yellow & Green Steps Programs
- Thursday Kindergym
- Tumblers
- Girls Only
- Free G - Green Steps Program
- Squad Strength
Coach Kristy
We are excited to officially welcome Kristy to the DGC Coaching Team
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, and recently joined our Adult class.
In 2023 Kristy will be coaching:
- Tumblers
- Girls Only
- Monday and Wednesday Adult Class
- WAG Scarlet Squad
- Holiday Gym-Fun Sessions
- Free-G Green and Yellow Steps Program
Kristy has already team-coached and covered many of our classes this term and has been out and about in the community running school programs with GymNT and DGC, so you might have already met her! Please extend a warm welcome to Kristy.
Senior Coach - Siobhan
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 Tumble Squad, and supporting DGC at our events throughout the year!
Senior 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 10 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 Hannah
Hannah is a locally grown coach and ex-WAG gymnast who started her coaching with DGC in late 2023!
Hannah is accredited through Gymnastics Australia and holds:
- WAG Intermediate Coach
- WAG Intermediate Judge
Throughout the week you will see Hannah coaching:
- WAG Ruby
- Tumblers
- Strength (Team Coaching with William)
- Handstand and Mobility (Team Coaching with Rhys)
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
- GfA Spring
- Friday Tumble Squad (Team Coaching with Rhys)
Junior Coach: Madison
Madison is a life 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 his Fundamental Gymnastic Coach Accreditation, working with our coach CCE and supervisors.
Throughout the week you will see Madison coaching:
- WAG Development Aqua
- Tumblers
Junior 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, working with our coach CCE and supervisors.
Throughout the week, you will see Matthew coaching:
- MAG Routine Squad (team coaching with Rhys)
- BoysGym Green (team coaching with Rhys)
- Tumblers
2024 Trainee Coaches:
Coach Brylie - Soon to start her Fundamental Coaching Pathway
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.