Term 4, 2025 - Newsletter
A Message of Thanks from the President
On behalf of the Committee, I would like to sincerely thank our athletes, families, coaches, staff, and volunteers for making this year such a success.
Your commitment, flexibility, and support have been vital in helping our club thrive. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to another exciting year ahead. The Committee has many exciting plans for 2026, we are looking forward to sharing them with you.
I want to take a moment to recognise someone who is truly the backbone of our club - our incredible coordinator, Skye. Skye is not only our Club Coordinator, but she is also a member of our committee volunteering countless hours to help keep things running smoothly.
Skye is here more than anyone else, holding everything together behind the scenes and making sure our whole operation runs smoothly. She is the first to step up, the last to leave, and the one we all rely on when things get tricky.
Her dedication, passion, and consistency embody everything that makes Southport special. She is the true keeper of the Southport spirit - supporting us, cheering us on, and quietly making magic happen every single day.
Skye, thank you for your hard work, your heart, and your unwavering commitment to our club. We simply wouldn’t be who we are without you.
— Lauren Brown, President, on behalf of the Committee
Welcome to Our MAG Program
We are excited to officially welcome our MAG (Men’s Artistic Gymnastics) Program to the club! The program has had a fantastic start on a trial basis in Term 4, and we are pleased to confirm it will be continuing in 2026.
End of Year Gala – Results & Highlights
Our End of Year Gala was a wonderful way to finish the season, showcasing the hard work, progress, and confidence of our gymnasts across all levels. We are incredibly proud of every gymnast who stepped onto the floor.
Gala Awards included:
2025 Club Spirit
Chilli Phillips
2025 Perseverance Award
Sienna Collett-Parkinson
2025 Leaderboard Award
Arthur Gillespie
2025 Most Improved
Lyla Stone
Caitlyn Pullinger
Georgia Sandeman
Sophie Gardoll
Grace Fitzpatrick
Emma Ratcliffe
Oliver Pearson
Kiyan Mangungu
2025 Level 8 Champion
Zahli Harrison
2025 Level 7 Champion
Havarna Rogers
2025 Level 6 Champion
Payton Channell
2025 Level 5 Champion
Sarah See
2025 Level 4 Champion
Shaylah Bebendorf
2025 Level 3 Champion
Solana Purcell
2025 Senior Best Performance
Leo O'Hanlon
2025 Junior Best Performance
Wesley Gillespie
5 years Achievement Awards
Lyla Stone
Zahli Harrison
2026 Club Captain
Havarna Rogers
2025 Team Gala Event -
First Place - Pink Team
Captains Ollie and Zahli
Second Place - Yellow Team
Captains John and Havarna
Third Place - Yellow Team
Captains Sascha and Lyla
Holiday Camp Bookings – OPEN NOW!
There are limited spaces left for our school holiday programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Tuesday 6th January
Thursday 8th January
Tuesday 13th January
Thursday 15th January
Tuesday 20th January
Thursday 22nd January
Join us for a holiday full of fun!
Gymnastics circuits
Games
Massive inflatable obstacle course
Craft
And so much more!
Full Day – 9:00am to 3:00pm → $60 per gymnast
Half Day – 9:00am to 12:00pm → $40 per gymnast
Policy and procedures
Southport Gymnastics Club follows all policies and procedures from Gymnastics Queensland and Gymnastics Australia. Here is some additional resouces for your information.
Concerns regarding integrity or safeguarding in gymnastics can be raised with the Gymnastics Australia National Integrity Unit via:
Email: childsafety@gymnastics.org.au
Phone: 03 8698 9700 (option 0)
Formal complaints can also be made to Sport Integrity Australia via their online webform or by calling 1300 027 232.
Ongoing support are available through the following services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 – 24/7 confidential crisis support
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 – 24/7 support for children and young people up to age 25
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 – 24/7 support for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 – 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support