Our Team

Head Coach

Sarah is our Head Coach, she is a women’s artistic level 3 coach and coaches her squad and some recreational classes alongside overseeing the whole coaching team and being chairperson of the clubs committee. Sarah is passionate about gymnastics, starting as a gymnast then moving into coaching. Sarah is involved in all aspect of the gymnastic world, attending course on mentoring, club management and Equity in Coaching.  Sarah has gained add on modules on disabilities, Free-g and school gymnastics.  Sarah set up Penketh GC in 2006 which has gone from strength to strength. Sarah holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended First Aid and safeguarding training.

Squad Coach

Eric qualified pre the current level system as a women’s artistic senior club coach. Eric coaches his Sunday squad made up of some of our oldest gymnasts, many of who are also now our coaches. Eric is a retired electrical engineer and has been involved in gymnastics since 1974 when his daughter started gymnastics. Eric has an abundance of knowledge and experience which he generously shares with everyone. With the support of his wife, Joyce, they set up their own gymnastics club and supported gymnasts in reaching National and Regional competitions. He enjoys holidaying in Cornwall with Joyce and playing walking football. Eric also serves on the clubs committee. Eric holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended First Aid and safeguarding training.

Squad Coach

Louise is a women’s artistic level 2 coach and also holds all 4 coaching modules of the level 3 qualification. She coaches her squad. Louise has been involved with gymnastics since she was a young girl, completing in Regional and National competitions before qualifying as a coach at 18.  Louise returned to gymnastics after having her family, she joined Warrington Gymnastics Club with Eric before moving to Focus and then to Penketh.  Louise has coached gymnasts at County, Regional and National level. Louise holds enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

Squad and Recreational Coach

Angela is women’s artistic Level 2 coach with one additional level 3 module. Angela coaches her squad and some of our recreational classes. She is a retired midwife who has been coaching for over 15 years. Angela became involved with gymnastic through her daughters who were both accomplished gymnasts. Angela has gained 1 module towards her Level 3 coaching qualification. She has been coaching at Penketh GC since 2006. Angela also serves on the clubs committee. Angela holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended First Aid and safeguarding training.

Squad Coach

Emily is a women’s artistic level 2 coach and is currently studying for her level 3 qualification. Emily coaches her squad. Emily is accomplished flute player who studied at The Royal Northern College of Music.  Emily teaches the flute and is a freelance flute player.  Emily has been involved with gymnastic since the age of 6.  Emily is a qualified Regional Judge. Emily also serves on the clubs committee as Coach Representative. Emily holds and Enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

Squad and Recreational Coach

Ember is a women’s artistic level 2 coach and is currently studying for her level 3 qualification. Ember has two mini squads and coaches various recreational classes. Ember started her journey into the gymnastics world helping her mum Louise choregraph floor routines. Ember has a passion for dancing and has danced competitively for 10 years.  Ember is studying History, minoring in science, technology, and medicine. Ember dream is to become a teacher. Ember has attended safeguarding training and holds an Enhanced DBS.

Squad and Recreational Coach

Chloe is a women’s artistic level 2 coach. Chloe coaches her ‘Mini’s’ and her squad as well as many of our recreational classes. Chloe joined Penketh Gymnastics as a gymnast then qualified as a coach. Chloe has two cats and enjoys reading.  Chloe holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended First Aid and safeguarding training.

Squad and Recreational Coach

Jacqui is a women’s artistic level 2 coach. She coaches various additional squad sessions and cover for recreational classes. Jacqui has had a long association with the gymnastics world.  Jacqui started as a young gymnast and was persuaded to become a coach (by Eric) since then Jacqui has qualified in pre-school gymnastics, trampolining, sports therapy and is a Regional WA judge.  Jacqui has organised Cheshire and Merseyside competitions, been a member of NW committee and was instrumental in setting up of the Warrington Sports Forum.  Jacqui runs her own preschool gymnastics class Active Babies.  Jacqui enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and in her camper van. Jacqui holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

GymFusion & Floor Skills Coach

Nic is a women’s artistic level 2 coach and club judge. She currently coaches our floor skills class and our fabulous GymFusion squad of 24 display gymnasts. Nic has been involved with Penketh GC since 2009 when she started bringing her two daughters to gymnastics classes. Nic has previously coached a squad, entering several county and regional competitions with them.  Nic holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended First Aid and safeguarding training.

Recreational Coach

Caitlin is women’s artistic level 2 coach. She started her gymnastic journey when she was a six-year-old and has been an integral member of a squad partaking in several high-profile gymnastic competitions, displays and GymFusion.  Catlin joined the Young Leadership scheme before qualifying as a coach. Caitlin holds enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding and First Aid training.

Squad Coach

Sophia is a general gymnastics level 1 coach, she is currently studying for her women’s artistic level 2 coaching qualification. Sophia coaches her squad. Sophia works as Junior Designer at Flight Studio after graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University. Sophia has been involved with gymnastic since she was nine years old and progressed to county and regional level in 4-piece competitions. Sophie has been coaching since 2018. Sophia holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

Recreational Coach

Faith is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Faith started her gymnastics journey at the age of 9 moving onto becoming a Young Leader. Faith has completed a Judges course. She is currently studying at Edge Hill University and is a keen netball player. Faith holds and enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding and first aid training.

Recreational Coach

Sarah Jane is a general gymnastics level 1 coach, she coaches our recreational classes and has a group of advanced recreational gymnasts she coaches alongside coach Tilly. Sarah-Jane started her gymnastic journey aged 5, she is very passionate about the sport.  Sarah- Jane has represented the club in numerous competitions reaching 2^nd place in the North West Championships.  She is studying Maths and Science. Sarah-Jane plays piano and has a dog named Darwin (after Charles Darwin).  She holds Enhanced DBS and has attended Safeguarding training.

Recreational Coach

Tilly is a general gymnastics level 1 coach, she coaches our recreational classes and has a group of advanced recreational gymnasts she coaches alongside coach Sarah Jane. She was introduced to gymnastics through head coach Sarah at school and since then Tilly has competed in several competitions.  Tilly is currently studying Maths, Media Studies, and Photography at St John Deans College.  Tilly holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended Safeguarding Training.

Recreational Coach

Lily is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. At the aged 5, Lily was introduced to world of gymnastics and through this trampolining where she has competed in the British Championships. Lily is currently a student at Barrowhall college and is studying  A level Spanish, Btec sport and Btec science. Lily holds Enhanced DBS; she has also attended safeguarding and First Aid training.

Recreational Coach

Ellie is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Ellie has been a part of the gymnastics world since she was 5 years old, competing in Northwest, Merseyside and Cheshire and Milano competitions. Ellie still enjoys training as gymnast with Eric. Ellie has attended Safeguarding and First Aid training and holds an Enhanced DBS.

Recreational Coach

Fleur is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Fleur has been involved in gymnastics since she was 4 years old. She has competed in various gymnastics competitions (Northwest/Mersey and Cheshire) as well as completing Grades. Fleur is currently studying Fashion at Liverpool University. Fleur has attended Safeguarding and First Aid training and holds an Enhanced DBS.

Recreational Coach

Jessie is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Jessie has been involved in gymnastics from an early age and has represented the club at Milano and Merseyside competitions. Jessie is studying Animal Management at college. Jessie holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended Safeguarding training.

Recreational Coach

Chloe is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Chloe has been a gymnast at Penketh since age 6 and has competed in many North West and Cheshire & Merseyside competitions including passing her grade 1 at her last competition. Gymnastics led her to compete in the world championships with cheerleading.  She studies maths, physics, and art at Winstanley College. Chloe holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended Safeguarding training.

Recreational Coach

Chloe is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Chloe has been part of the Penketh family since she was 7, starting as a rec gymnast before moving to Eric’s group. Chloe is currently studying for her G.C.S.E.’s and is hoping to do Chemistry, Psychology and Biology in college. Chloe has attended Safeguarding and First Aid training and holds an Enhanced DBS.

Recreational Coach

Molly is a general gymnastics level 1 coach. Molly coaches our reception class alongside coach Ember. Molly is an SEN teaching assistant and coach of our Wednesday 4pm reception class.  Molly was introduced to gymnastics at a young age by her mum and has assisted her with the running of her own club and acro dance school. Molly holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

Young Leader/Leadership Academy Captain

Gymnastics has been a part of Imogen’s life since being introduced to it aged 5. Imogen started her coaching journey through the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and has joined the club’s Young Leaders Programme as one of its captains.

Young Leader/Leadership Academy Captain

Isobel blurb coming soon…

Committee Member

Joyce has retired from NHS where she worked on the maternity unit. Joyce has been involved in gymnastics since 1974 and has an abundance of knowledge and experience which she generously shares with everyone. Joyce qualified as a judge and has judged North West competitions. Joyce was a member if the Warrington Sports Forum which distributed funds to all sports throughout Warrington. Joyce enjoys holidaying in Cornwall with her husband, Eric. Joyce also serves on the clubs committee. Joyce holds an Enhanced DBS and has attended safeguarding training.

Club Secretary & Admin Support

Catherine became involved at Penketh in 2023 as an admin assistant. Both of her children had been coming to the club for Coach Jacqui’s Active Babies classes from being first walkers. When they started school it was an easy transition for them to join Penketh as recreational members and both love their weekly gymnastics classes. Since then Catherine has been voted in as Club Secretary and serves on the club committee and keeps the club social media up to date.

Club Welfare Officer & Parent Representative

In Elizabeth’s own words; ‘I have always loved to watch gymnastics on the TV and I have very vivid memories of watching Svetlana Khorkina on the beam and being mesmerised!  Unfortunately it was not a sport that I was able to take part in myself.  When my own children showed an interest in gymnastics I jumped at the chance to become involved in the sport too and found a love of gymnastics judging as well as being able to use my experience at work to support the club as welfare officer.  I am passionate that gymnastics is a sport that should be accessible for all as it give those that take part in it so much more than just the ability to perform amazing skills.  It builds confidence, resilience and life long friendships.  My favourite gymnasts are Max Whitlock and James Hall and I have been lucky enough to meet them both!’

Club Welfare Officer & Parent Representative

Laura brought her eldest child to a recreational class at Penketh in 2019, and now both her children are members of a squad and are mad about gymnastics! She is at the gym several days a week so please feel free to contact her. 

Laura is a teacher at a secondary school, holds an enhanced DBS and has attended first aid and safeguarding training.