About elenargcElena RGC operates from Elena Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre on Wellington Street in Oldbury. The centre has been purposely fitted for the provision of gymnastics, cheerleading, dance and aerobics . The centre is open 7 days a week and provides sporting activities for children as young as 3 years of age. Coaching staff Head Coach - Sarah Smith  Previously an International gymnast for Great Britain and Wales, Sarah competed in the European Championships and pre-Commonwealth Games in the 1990's. Coached by Mrs Higgins and Lisa Higgins, Sarah soon started training worldwide in Russia, Bulgaria, Germany and Hungary.Starting at the age of 5, Sarah completed her training in 1996, to settle down and start her family. Sarah has since coached both within the club and Regionally producing gymnasts at Club, Regional, National and International level.
Level 2 Coach - Petra Milecova  Having begun her gymnastic career in Slovakia at the age of 5, Petra competed nationally until the age of 15. Petra then qualified for her first coaching role at RGC Danubia in Bratislava before becoming a Regional RG Judge. Petra moved to the UK 6 years ago and has been awarded Level 2 British Gymnastics RG Coach and RG Judge. In addition to her gymnastics career, Petra has also competed internationally at the International Dance Organisation championships in the “Show Dance” category. Petra is also qualified to judge Show Dance at National Grade level. Young Volunteer: Emma Finney
As a previous regional and National level gymnast, Emma has put her previous knowlede to good use, taking on the role of assisting with the Recreational and Competition classes. Being only 16, Thea is now able to take her Coaching award at Level 1
Assistant Coach - Louisa Poulis Louisa is a qualified Level 1 assistant coach - aiding with the recreational classes
Commitee members: Club manager - Sarah Smith
Club Chairperson- Elena Argirova (No our name wasn't taken from hers!)
Assistant Chairperson - Vicky Calcutt
Club secretary- Tracey Finney
Club treasurers - Sarah Smith and Vicky Calcutt
Welfare Officer - Jane Nicholson
Fundraising co-ordinators -Kay Green and Andrea Burke Event Co-ordinator- Pamela Bridgwater
General assistants - Becky Barker , Babs Whitty and Tracey Taylor
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