history

Our History Over 50 Years of Gymnastics in WA The founder of Jollettes Gymnastics was Nelleck Jol who started Women's Gymnastics in 1953, subsequently sending 7 Olympians to represent Australia - starting in Rome inclusive to Atlanta - as well as officiating at and sending various champions to overseas competitions. She is affectionately known as the Australian "Mother of Gymnastics" having coached thousands of children. Nelleck retired and was awarded life membership to the "Australian Gymnastics Federation" for services to the sport and promoting fitness in children.	Nelleck Jol
Her daughter Renay Jol took over the Jollettes in 1991. Renay has been involved in gymnastics all her life and is a fully accredited level 2 coach, Kindergym and General Gymnastics coach with the Australian Gymnastics Federation. She has also completed coaching courses in the United States on three separate occasions. Renay also holds a position on the General Gymnastics Committee of Australia helping promote gymnastics to the Australian Community.	Renay Jol
In 2008 Jollettes Gymnastics became the first gymnastic club in Australia to Franchise. This resulted from a very extensive Risk Management and Succession Planning process. Six of our most experienced and longest-serving Head Coaches became franchisees, taking over the entire operational side of their centres. The franchising process was a lengthy one involving input from all of our original franchisees and has been successfully implemented over the last few years. The franchisees still have significant support from Renay as the franchisor and still enjoy the benefit of her vast experience and expertise. All Jollettes centres still operate under the same rules, processes and procedures as they always have, and are committed to providing the same level of safe, fun and quality gymnastics to children of all abilities.
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Renay Jol - 1981, 1983, 1988, 1999 Natalie Bonjolo - 1987 Yvonne Dobrowolski - 1987 Jacquie Knight - 1987 Tam Le - 1996, 1997, 2000 Simone Glenny - 1998 Sharon Buchholz - 1998 Elizabeth Robertson - 1998 Donna Zaffino - 1999 Jenny Smith - 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000	OLYMPIC REPRESENTATIVES Nelleck Jol - 1956 Kaye Breadsell - 1960 Jan Bedford - 1964 Lyn Hancock - 1964 Jenny Sunderland - 1972 Wanita Lynch - 1976 Jenny Smith - 1996