We have a group of professionally trained and accredited coaches, each from a wide range of backgrounds. Our coaches are all qualified and experienced Gymnastics New Zealand registered coaches, and all give their time voluntarily:
College age students are able to join the Gymnastics New Zealand Junior Coach and Leadership Programme – XTND.
Support
We are fortunate to have coaches who have given up their time to attend Gymnastics New Zealand courses, but we always need more parents or interested people who would be willing to assist with coaching. Mentor support and ongoing training are provided throughout the year, so don’t let a lack of experience deter you – most of us have been in that situation once too!
Children of parents who assist at gym every week qualify for a reduction in fees. If you’re interested, please let us know during your enrolment.
OUR TEAM
Kay Brown
Janet Weber
Karen Fitzgerald
Nat Pearson
Tara Fitzgerald
Molly Cutting
Annette Smith
Aniela Smith
Lily Grey
Deb Grey
Kay Brown
Kay Brown is a founding member of the club and was one of the main players setting up the club in 1984. Kay has coached just about every week since then. Until recently Kay was the Wellington region CIT/XTND co-ordinator and a Gymnastics NZ national presenter. Kay is also our club patron, a committee member, part of the coaching forum, a life member and assists with sessions and mentors everyone. This year Kay is coaching Hoppers, Springers and Flippers session.
Janet Weber
Janet has been a qualified coach since 1999 and has volunteered with our Club for all of those years, whilst her children have all gone through the Club. Janet is also a life member of the Club. This year Janet coaches the Hoppers session.
Karen Fitzgerald
Karen has been coaching since 2005 and this year is assisting the junior TeamGym team. Karen is also a life member, the Club’s Administrator and a Gymnastics New Zealand National Presenter.
Nat Pearson
Nat has been a part of our Club for a long time, initially as a gymnast and now as a qualified coach. This year Nat is leading the Twisters session.
Tara Fitzgerald
Tara qualified as a coach in 2012. She has spent a 2 terms at Ollerup, in Denmark. We are thrilled to have her back with the club
Molly Cutting
Molly completed her two year XTND training and has been a fully qualified coach since the beginning of 2017. Molly has done gymnastics since she was 4 years old.
Annette Smith
Annette qualified as a coach in 2021. Annette is leading the Hurdlers session
Aniela Smith
Aniela completed her two year XTND training and has been a fully qualified coach since the beginning of 2022. This year Aniela coaches the Flippers session
Lily Grey
Lily has been with our club for years, as gymnast and now a coach. She completed her XTND training and has been fully qualified as a coach since 2019,
Deb Grey
Deb qualified as a coach in . She is currently coaching the Explorers preschool session.
Life Members
Kay Brown
Karen Backler
Mary Dinniss
Liz Monk
Yvonne Oliver
Janet Weber
Catherine Fleming
Karen Fitzgerald