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Gymnastics Clubs Australia has revealed the induction of the first recipients into the new Gymnastics Industry's Hall of Fame.

Presented during Gymnastics Clubs Australia’s first National Congress last week each of the inductees have a long history of remarkable contributors to the industry and its respective sectors.

Pioneer: John Dorrington. Revolutionised the focus on professionalising management and operations with Pit Gymnastics becoming a private club - while maintaining competitive excellence.

Outstanding Contributor: Gai Forrest. As the founder of KindyGym Australia she has placed an emphasis on early childhood gymnastics while helping spread high quality programming around the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Outstanding Contributor: Nadine Weight. A trail blazer in developing club governance procedures, club growth planning and on-going coach PD; and sharing this and more in helping other clubs in the ACT get established.

The highlight of Gymnastics Clubs Australia’s initial Awards Gala, held during the GCA National Congress in Melbourne, GCA Chief Executive, Ross Gage stated "the concept was extremely well received, with John Dorrington's emotional acceptance further validating the value of recognising and celebrating industry achievements."

The next Inductions will be made during the Awards Gala held in conjunction with GCA National Congress 2022 in Darwin during July.

For more information go to www.gymnasticsclubsaustralia.org.au

Images: (Top, from left) GCA President Sarah Reid, with Gai Forrest, John Dorrington and Nadine Weight and (below) Anthony Dorrington with his father John Dorrington.

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