
Mercedes – Gymnastics Head Coach
Mercedes started her Gymnastics career at Rochdale Olympic Gymnastics Club as an elite Gymnast, training with the England squad.
She began coaching at the age of 15 and has worked with both elite and recreational clubs, holding a Level 2 qualification in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
Mercedes aims to help every child reach their full potential whilst at Bolton Arena Gymnastics Club.
Qualifications: Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Round off flick double back somersault
Favourite Apparatus: Asymmetric bars
T: 01204 488142 E: mercedesmiladinovic@boltonarena.com

Dianne – Gymnastics Coach
Dianne is the lead coach on our Pre School Gymnastics programme working with the under 5s as well as coaching the older gymnasts.
Keeping children safe in sport is a major part of Dianne’s role and for the last 10 years she has been the welfare officer for the Gymnasts at Bolton Arena, under the governing body of British Gymnastics.
Her philosophy is that all children no matter what age or ability should be able to participate in sport in a fun safe and inclusive environment.
Qualifications: Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Level 2 Pre School Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Back walkover
Favourite Apparatus: Beam

Madalina – Gymnastics Coach
Madalina began her career in Gymnastics in Romania, where she trained for over in 2 years.
After moving to England in 2017, Madalina began as a volunteer at Bolton Arena.
Since then, Madalina has become a qualified Level 1 General Gymnastics coach.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Handspring on vault
Favourite Apparatus: Floor exercise

Izzy – Gymnastics Coach
Izzy is another coach who’s journey at Bolton Arena Sports Village began as a gymnast from a young age, representing the Arena in team Gymnastics competitions and GymFusion competitions.
She completed her proficiency award and has been volunteering since the age of 14.
Izzy has recently qualified as a Level 1 Gymnastics coach and works with children aged 4-6.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Handspring
Favourite Apparatus: Vault

Summer – Gymnastics Coach
Summer’s background is predominantly in cheerleading, in which she participated for almost 10 years.
Towards the end of her Cheerleading career, Summer progressed into Gymnastics coaching and passed her Level 1 General Gymnastics qualification at the age of 18.
Summer enjoys coaching Gymnastics due to its disciplined nature.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Round off flick full twist
Favourite Apparatus: Vault

Ella – Gymnastics Coach
Ella has been a gymnast here at Bolton Arena for 4 years and counting. Alongside her training she started coaching and passed her Level 1 qualification in January 2024.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Round off flick
Favourite Apparatus: Floor Exercise

Anthony – Gymnastics Coach
Anthony has a very sporty background. Anthony currently takes part in American football and cheerleading. He wanted to get involved in gymnastics and has now been coaching with us since November 2023.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Handstand forward roll
Favourite Apparatus: Floor Exercise

Lucy – Gymnastics Coach
Lucy now takes part in cheerleading but was also a competitive gymnast for 8 years. She has recently started coaching with us at Bolton Arena and passed her Level 1 in January 2024.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Round off flick double twist
Favourite Apparatus: Floor Exercise

Meredith – Gymnastics Coach
Meredith is one of our advanced gymnasts here at Bolton Arena. Alongside her training she wanted to get involved in coaching and passed her Level 1 qualification in June 2024.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Half on over vault
Favourite Apparatus: Asymetric Bars

Meg – Gymnastics Coach
Meg started off as a gymnast here at Bolton Arena before stopping at the age of 16. As she still has a love for the sport, Meg began her coaching career and completed her Level 1 in January 2024.
Qualifications: Level 1 General Gymnastics
Favourite Skill: Handspring on vault
Favourite Apparatus: Asymetric Bars