MIGS People
Management Committee
We have an enthusiastic management committee who work very hard to ensure the needs of the club and it’s members are met. The committee is responsible for charting the strategic direction of Mid-Island Gym Sports and ensuring that the club is fulfilling its missions and objectives on a sustainable basis. The committee also has a responsibility for the functioning and development of Mid-Island Gym Sports and the continued satisfaction and enjoyment of the people involved in the programmes.
The committee, made up of parents who act on a voluntary basis, is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.
Current Committee Members:
| Brent MacDonald | Chairman |
| Sheryl Howard | Secretary |
| Jill Allely | Treasurer |
| Karen Archer | Committee Member |
| Cathy Bjarnesen | Committee Member |
| Davina Bruere | Committee Member |
| Sarah Coffin | Committee Member |
| Brendon Conwell | Committee Member |
| Jill Gimblett | Committee Member |
| oe Mack | Committee Member |
| April Simpkin | Committee Member |
| Gaylene Smith | Committee Member |
| Michelle Stanley | Committee Member |
| Krista Taylor | Committee Member |
| andy van den Heuvel | Committee Member |
Staff
At MIGS all the coaches are affiliated to the NZ Gymnastics Association (NZGA). NZGA provide coaching courses for instructors to increase their knowledge, skill level and qualifications. Every class at MIGS is run by a Senior NZGA accredited coach. We have many junior coaches (most ex-gymnasts) that have relevant qualifications to their position. Most of the coaches work on a voluntary basis and MIGS certainly appreciates the time and effort they put into coaching.
• Centre Manager - Sarah Coffin
Background
Before taking over from Nicole Heard at MIGS, Sarah worked in the Hospitality Industry overseeing the successful running of several Bars/Pubs:
• Head Artistic Supervisor/Schools Facilitator – Darnell Mercer
Background
Darnell Mercer was a competitive gymnast for Turn and Gymnastics Circle in Hamilton for 11 years. During her time competing for T&G she represented Waikato at the NZ Nationals on more than one occasion, then succeeded in representing NZ in Hawaii. Darnell started coaching with T&G at the end of her gym career and then pursued a career as a full time Gymnastics coach with Hamilton City for four years. In that time she represented Waikato as junior coach for two NZ Nationals. After returning from her overseas experience her role at the club now is Head Artistic Supervisor along with the new role as a Schools Facilitator.
| Coaching: | Gymnastics Coaching NZ Level 0 Gymnastics Coaching NZ Level 1 WAG Gymnastics Coaching NZ Level 2 WAG GNZ Coach Education Programme Junior Coach MAG GNZ Playgym Leadership Coaching NZ Level 1 National Certificate in Sport Coaching “Level 4” |
| 1st Aid: | Comprehensive 1st Aid |
• Trampoline Head Coach / Special Needs Coach - Lynette Farkash
Background
Lynette was a competitive gymnast for 12 years and a gymnast at MIGS for 6 of those. Lynette represented NZ in the under 14 Australasian Champs receiving 3rd place overall and 1st place New Zealander. Lynette had great success as a competitive gymnast. One of the many highlights in her gym career was a bronze medal in the team event at the Commonwealth Games in 1978, Edmonton, Canada. She went to the World Championships the year after in Fort Worth, Texas representing New Zealand. When retiring as a gymnast Lynette began coaching for a few years before taking off overseas. Before she knew it she was involved again at ARGOS Gymsport from 2004 – 2006. She returned to Rotorua with her family and began coaching at MIGS. Her Gymnastics Qualifications include:
| Coaching: | GNZ Coach Education Programme Level 0 GNZ Coach Education Programme Level 1 WAG GNZ Coach Education Programme Level 2 WAG Introduction to Trampoline Recreational Coach and Junior Coach |
| 1st Aid: | Comprehensive 1st Aid unit standards – 6400, 6401 and 6402 |
• Recreational Supervisor / Coach in Scallywags - Jo Squires
Background
Jo has been involved with MIGS for a number of years firstly as a parent and in the last 5 years as a coach in our pre-school and recreational programmes. Recently Jo has taken on the role of recreational supervisor so she is now in charge of all recreational classes with children 5yrs+.
| Coaching: | GNZ Coach Education Programme Level 0 GNZ Coach Education Programme Level 1 MAG |
• Office Administrator – Sheryl Howard
Background
Sheryl comes to us with many years experience in accounts and administration. Sheryl co-ordinates and oversees all administrative duties and office support activities for supervisory staff and supports the functioning of the MIGS Committee. Sheryl has been a parent of MIGS for many years with two children coming through MIGS Scallywags and Recreation classes.