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.

Dianne is the lead coach on our Preschool 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.

Kayleigh started as a gymnast at Bolton Arena, and competed in team gym and floor and vault competitions in the North West region.

After volunteering at Bolton Arena at the age of 16, Kayleigh is now a Level 2 Gymnastics Coach General Gymnastics and Preschool Coach. Kayleigh’s main focus is for as many individuals as possible of all abilities to love the sport of gymnastics through fun and challenging sessions.

Izzy is another coach who's journey at Bolton Arena 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  level 1 Gymnastics coach and works with children aged 4-6.