Gina started as a volunteer with the Club in 2014 after her daughter joined the club and is now the Club Manager and a Club Trustee. Gina holds the UKCC Level 2 WA, Pre-School and MAG module , along with also attending  SG Disability Awareness course , she also has her Floor and Vault Level 1 Judging Award. She is currently working towards her level 3 coaching awards. Gina plays a fundamental role in the running of the Y and dedicates a large amount of time to furthering its success.

Steven first became involved in the Club as a volunteer helper in 2012 when his daughter joined the Club. Steven holds the UKCC Level 3 WA Coaching, Pre-School Coaching Award, Level 1 Floor and Vault Judging Awards and is currently working towards the Level 4 Senior Club Coach Award.

Steven was also awarded the Spirit of Gymnastics Award in 2023  and enjoys seeing the children strive to achieve their dreams.

Katie joined Dumfries Y when she was 6 years old and competed for a number of years before starting her coaching journey in 2014. Katie holds the UKCC Level 2 WA Coaching, Pre-School Coaching Award, Level 1 Floor and Vault Judging Awards and is in the process of completing the WA Level 3 theory and modules. Katie also achieved a HNC and HND in Sports Coaching and Development at Dumfries College. she coaches in preschool, Reccy4All, and 4 piece squads.

Dee is the Lead Coach at Annan Y running Pre-School and Recreational classes. She hold the UKCC Level 2 WAG, Pre-School Coaching Awards, MAG Module, Fun4baby and has attended SG Disability Awareness course. Dee also coaches at Dumfries weekly. She also holds the Level 1 Floor and Vault Judging Award. Dee loves being part of kids' early years development and watching all children excel.

Lorna, an ex-Scottish squad gymnast, has been a volunteer coach at the Club since her daughters became members in 2006. Lorna holds the UKCC Level 3 WAG and Level 2 Pre-School Coaching Awards, Level 1 Floor and Vault Judging Award and is a Scottish Gymnastics Tutor and Assessor. Lorna volunteers her time to coach in our 4 piece section on Saturdays. Lorna also achieved club volunteer of the year 2022.

Lia joined the Club as a Coach in 2020 after moving to Dumfries to attend university. She was a competitive gymnast with Balwearie Gymnastics Club for many years. Lia holds the UKCC Level 1 & 2 WAG Coaching Awards, Preschool CPD, Level 3 modules, and is currently completing her level 3 written modules. Lia coaches in our 4 piece section.

Kayla started gymnastics when she was 2 years old. She was a competitive gymnast in the Club for many years before she had to give up due to injury. Kayla now coaches in our 4 piece section along side her studies at University to become a primary teacher. Kayla holds her level 1 & 2 WAG qualifications and her preschool CPD. 

Alisha started gymnastics when she was 7 and competed in the 4 piece section until she was 14.  Alisha then began volunteering at the club and is now coaching at both our Dumfries and Annan facilities. She holds her WA level 1 & 2 qualifications, preschool CPD and completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Leisure Management through the club. Alisha coaches in preschool, Reccy4All and 4 piece squads.

Niamh started gymnastics when she was 3 years old and later joined Solway Gymnastics to keep involved in the sport. Niamh then joined the Y team in 2022 and is currently working at both Dumfries and Annan facilities. While at the club, Niamh has successfully achieved her Level 2 WAG qualification and also completed her Modern Apprenticeship in Leisure Management . Niamh is based in our lochmaben facility coaching Reccy4All classes.

Liam joined the club as a volunteer in 2022, becoming involved through his mum and sister. Liam has completed lots of extended studies with a HNC in Sport Coaching and Development, L2 Gym Instructor qualification and Strength and Conditioning qualification. He has also just achieved his Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. With the club, Liam has also been busy gaining qualifications, completing his Level 1 WAG and his MAG add on and is now coaching the boys section. He is currently doing his Level 2 MAG qualification and works with our squads as their Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Lisa joined Dumfries Y as a gymnast in 1995 and competed for 10 years before her coaching journey. Lisa holds the UKCC Level 2 WAG Coaching Award, Floor and Vault judging and is a trustee for the club. Lisa also volunteers her time coaching in the 4 piece section 2 days a week along side working as a full-time Physiotherapist for the NHS. Lisa was also awarded club volunteer of the year 2023. Lisa enjoys playing golf , going to the gym and hill walking.

Lauren joined Dumfries Y when she was 7 years old and continued in the 4 piece section up until the age of 14. Lauren is still currently competing in sport and has the great achievement of World Champion Synchronised Skater with the Solway Stars. She started volunteering with the club after she stopped her training and has completed her Level 1 WAG and is currently working towards her Level 2 WAG. Lauren coaches in our Reccy4All section, 4-pice squads and floor and vault squads.

Sarah is an ex-gymnast of Dumfries Y and used to be Lead Coach for Annandale and Eskdale. Sarah has stepped away from this role; however, she continues to stay involved with the club. Sarah has her Level 2 WAG, her Scottish Gymnastics Tutor and Assessor qualification and her Floor and Vault Judging qualification. She also volunteers her time at our in house competitions as a judge.

Brooke has recently completed University and successfully gained a Sport and Fitness degree. As part of her course, Brooke became involved with the club to carry out some volunteering within sport. She is now in the process of completing the level 2 WAG qualification.  Brooke completed her volunteering hours and is now a coach in our Intermediate Reccy4All and Floor and Vault squad.

Beth was a gymnast at the Y at the start of her gymnastics career before moving clubs to further develop her gymnastics. She has since came back to the club as a coach and is doing her Level 2 WAG qualification. Beth coaches in our Reccy4All and floor and vault sections.

Sommer started gymnastics in Eastriggs at the age of 6 years old, then joining Dumfries Y shortly after at the age of 7. Sommer is currently training and competing at the club, with a massive achievement of taking part in the Women’s Senior Scottish and British Championships. Sommer started to volunteer at 14 years old and last year completed her WAG level 1 qualification. She now coaches at our Annan facility.

Sadie has been with the club for several years and is a former Floor and Vault gymnast. She has recently joined our coaching team and has completed her level 1 WAG qualification. She currently coaches at our Annan facility doing Reccy4All and floor and vau7lt sections.

Emma joined the Club when she was 6 years old as a competitive gymnast. She started her coaching journey at the age of 14. Emma holds the UKCC Level 2 WAG Coaching and Level 1 Floor and Vault Judging Awards. Emma coaches our intermediate Reccy section. Emma loves watching the gymnasts grow and develop new skills.

Kirsten was a gymnast for several years at our club and has recently came back and joined our coaching team. Kirsten has done her Level 1 WAG and is currently completing a  modern apprenticeship in Leisure Management with the club. Kirsten coaches in our preschool, reccy4all and Floor and Vault sections.

Aimee is currently a gymnast in our Floor and Vault section as well as working towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Leisure Management. Aimee is also working towards her Level 1 WAG qualification and coaches classes in our Reccy4All and preschool sections.

Kayla started gymnastics at 5 years old in Annan until she then joined the Y in Dumfries. Kayla has 2 younger sisters in our competitive section and she also use to compete in floor and vault. She started volunteering when she was 12 years old and volunteers weekly with the Development group. Kayla was awarded Volunteer of Year with the club in 2023.