The Gymnastics program has a proud tradition dating back to the formation of the GPS Association, in 1918. It is built on a foundation of competitive excellence and the holistic development of athletes through the discipline of gymnastics.
In March 2000, the BGS Gymnastics Club (BGSGC) was established to expand the program’s reach and impact. Today, BGSGC is recognised as a leader in men’s gymnastics, supported by a state-of-the-art facility, which includes Olympic-standard equipment and a large foam pit with dismounts from all apparatuses.
Many BGS gymnasts have represented Queensland and Australia. The program offers two streams: the GPS program for current students and a Club program open to external gymnasts, which provides access to expert coaching, world-class facilities, and a strong pathway for progression in the sport.
Membership Information
We welcome new membership inquiries through the whole year. Please fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in contact.
Gymnastics Membership Enquiry
Meet the Team
Find out more about the BGS Gymnastics Coaching team.
Jack began his coaching career immediately upon retiring as an athlete. Since then, he has coached gymnasts at all levels competing for Queensland and Australia and is the mentoring coach across the senior section, along with assisting to oversee all groups within the gymnasium.
Curtis was originally from Bundaberg and has been coaching at BGS for 8 years. Curtis is our mentoring coach across our Intermediate Competition section, along with being the leading coach of one of our senior groups.
Scott was both a Junior and Senior Australian team member and has been part of the coaching team for over 8 years. He has recently moved into a senior coach role and works alongside Curtis with one of our senior groups while assisting in overseeing our Junior and GPS sections.
Simon was a Junior International Australian team member who transitioned into coaching four years ago. Simon is now the leading coach of one of our GPS groups, as well as our IC1 group. Simon also assists in overseeing the GPS and Junior sections.
Lachlan currently still trains in one of our senior groups, along with being an FIG Judge. Lachlan is the leading coach of our IC2 group and has been coaching for over 6 years now.
Sam hails from Toowoomba and is currently studying physiotherapy, having just joined the team. Sam is a leading coach on our JCD3 and a member of one of our GPS groups.
Doug is a former captain of our GPS program and has been coaching for over five years with BGS. Doug is the leading coach on our IC3 group and assists where he can with our GPS programs.
John has just joined the BGS coaching team, having finished his time as an old boy at BGS. John is the leading coach for our JCD2 group, in addition to working with our beginner GPS gymnasts.
Jake is currently still training and works alongside Curtis, developing his coaching skills while working with our JC2 group.
Justin is currently still training and works alongside Scott, developing his coaching skills while working with our JCD18 and JCD19 groups.
Location
The BGS Indoor Sports Centre is located at the western end of the main Spring Hill campus at 24 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Australia, adjacent to the Normanby bus interchange.
BGS Gymnastics Club Contacts
Jack Coates, Director of Gymnastics and Head Coach
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BGS Gymnastics Club Administration
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