Balclutha Gymnastics Club

Balclutha Gymnastics Club Gymnastics club, for ages 4 and up. Classes range from Jumping Jacks all the way through to competition. Your children won't go home unable or disappointed.

We are a small gymnastics club with a big heart in helping children reach their goals. Each session is provided with coaches they have been through courses to enable each child is given the best experience while in the gym. Each class is fulled and packed for of fun, challenging skills to test your children's strength, and physical ability. Contact Michelle Forbes for more information. Michelle: 027 301 5490

Our next coach highlight is Michelle Forbes 👏Michelle has been part of our club for quite some time, first joining as a ...
08/06/2026

Our next coach highlight is Michelle Forbes 👏

Michelle has been part of our club for quite some time, first joining as a parent before stepping into coaching — and we’re so lucky she did!
She is our go-to person behind the scenes, helping with enrolments, newsletters, and organising badge work resources to keep everything running smoothly.

Michelle coaches our Thursday recreation classes and does a fantastic job. She’s always willing to step in when needed and is a huge support to the whole coaching team — especially our younger coaches in training.

Fun facts about Michelle:

• She started coaching gymnastics when her daughter was a competitive gymnast
• She has a twin brother — and is 19 minutes older! Together they’ve been part of the Dunedin Study since they were 3 years old (the longest-running study in the world!)
• She is a representative indoor bowls player for South Otago
• In her spare time, she enjoys computer games, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and crochet

We appreciate everything you do, Michelle 💙

Next up is our amazing Head Coach, Patrice Wrigley!Patrice has been part of the club for many years, supporting both gym...
02/06/2026

Next up is our amazing Head Coach, Patrice Wrigley!

Patrice has been part of the club for many years, supporting both gymnasts and coaches. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is always willing to help with any questions or advice.

Patrice is also a judge at gymnastics competitions. She coaches our competitive and GFA gymnasts, as well as our recreational classes on Wednesdays. Her dedication, experience, and passion for the sport make her a valued member of our club.

Fun Facts About Patrice:
🤸 Patrice was a gymnast growing up in the North Island.
🤸 She started coaching gymnastics as a teenager.
🤸 2026 marks Patrice’s 20th year of coaching at Balclutha Gymnastics Club!

Thank you, Patrice, for your commitment, expertise, and the positive impact you have on so many gymnasts over the years.

Meet our next featured coach — Carla Murray 🌊💪Carla is an absolute wonder woman when it comes to outdoor education and g...
25/05/2026

Meet our next featured coach — Carla Murray 🌊💪

Carla is an absolute wonder woman when it comes to outdoor education and giving back to the community. You may even recognise her from the paper after completing an incredible hike with her sisters!

Carla is a busy face around the gym, coaching our recreational classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as our GFA girls on Wednesday nights. If you see her around the gym, make sure to say hi!

A few fun facts about Carla:

• IRBs (Inflatable Rescue Boats) and ocean paddling are her favourite sports
• She’s passionate about movement and education — she’s also a PE teacher
• Carla grew up on a farm in the heart of Southland 🚜

✨ Coach Introduction ✨Next up, we’re excited to introduce Sacha Brown!Sacha coaches our Tuesday recreation classes and i...
11/05/2026

✨ Coach Introduction ✨

Next up, we’re excited to introduce Sacha Brown!

Sacha coaches our Tuesday recreation classes and is always happy to jump in and help with other sessions when needed. Her energy and willingness to support across the club make her such a valued part of our team.

A few fun facts about Sacha:

• She was a Level 8 gymnast for a club in Dunedin and has competed in Masters twice 🤸‍♀️
• She hates all kinds of nuts… but somehow loves a good chicken satay 😂
• She also coaches netball and plays on Friday nights — busy lady! 🏐

Be sure to say hi when you see her in the gym! 👋

Say hello to our amazing coaches! Over the coming weeks, we'll introduce them one by one. First off is Nic Ryan, our inc...
05/05/2026

Say hello to our amazing coaches!

Over the coming weeks, we'll introduce them one by one.

First off is Nic Ryan, our incredible competition coach for step 1-4 girls and elementary judge. Here are some fun facts about Nic:

🎈 I'm a day hike and tramping enthusiast, working my way through the Great Walks
🎈 On Friday nights, you can find me umpiring Senior netball, and I've recently earned my Zone Theory qualification
🎈 I used to play the saxophone

We’re loving all the big smiles at the gym this week—classes are officially back in full swing!A quick reminder to help ...
23/04/2026

We’re loving all the big smiles at the gym this week—classes are officially back in full swing!
A quick reminder to help your child feel prepared and ready to go:
• Hair tied up
• Drink bottle packed
• A quick bathroom visit before class

Did you know? All of our coaches are trained in first aid and child safety, so you can feel confident your child is in safe and capable hands while at the gym.

You may have noticed some new signs on our doors. While we truly appreciate your support, we’re working to minimise noise so our coaches can run classes smoothly and safely. We invite you to come in and watch during the last session of the term instead.

In the meantime, feel free to enjoy a coffee or take a stroll while classes are running. Thank you so much for your understanding and support 💛

It's amazing to see creativity shine through in every skill! ✨Check out our Super Springers class - awesome teamwork and...
15/04/2026

It's amazing to see creativity shine through in every skill! ✨
Check out our Super Springers class - awesome teamwork and coordination on display 👏

Classes are back in action next week!

We all love a good handstand 🤸‍♀️Why not mix things up these holidays and get creative with it? Whether it’s on the beac...
07/04/2026

We all love a good handstand 🤸‍♀️
Why not mix things up these holidays and get creative with it? Whether it’s on the beach, in the backyard, or somewhere totally unexpected — we want to see your best (and most fun!) handstands!
Drop your photos below 👇 let’s see who can come up with the most creative one!

It’s the final week of Rec classes for the term! If your child will not be returning in Term 2, please contact your coac...
30/03/2026

It’s the final week of Rec classes for the term! If your child will not be returning in Term 2, please contact your coach as soon as possible, as we have long waiting lists.

Over the holidays, we’d love to see your best handstand photos in fun or unique locations! Send them through and we’ll share them for everyone to enjoy. (We might even see some coaches joining in too!)

22/03/2026

Reminder! 📣

Our AGM & general meeting is on this Thursday at 6:30pm (Rec Centre). We’d love to see you there!

It’s a great way to get involved in your child’s sport and be part of what makes our club so special.

P.S. Don’t forget… we’ve got snacks waiting for you 😉

Address

Cross Recreation Centre
Balclutha
9230

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Friday 3:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+64273015490

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