TANJULE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CLUB – Rhythmic Gymnastics was first introduced in Australia and formed nationally in 1977, when it was included under the Australian Gymnastic Federation umbrella.  Club founder Julie Miecinski (then Longmire) competed as a gymnast in Australia’s RG inaugural year and then went on to form Tanjule Rhythmic Gymnastics Club in 1991, to establish the sport in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. In January 1991, the club was based at Morphett Vale Primary School, but moved to the Hallett Cove R-12 School Gym mid-1991, where it remains today. Tanjule RG Club began with 14 gymnasts and 2 coaches, and progressed steadily into the thriving club it is today.

CURRENT COACHING TEAM

LISA SIENKIEWICZ – HEAD COACH / JUDGE / CLUB PRESIDENT- Lisa is an Advanced Silver Coach and Advanced Judge who first came to Tanjule RG Club in its founding year in 1991 as a talented gymnast who competed at State and National levels. Lisa has previously been awarded both “Elite Gymnast of the Year” and “Levels Gymnast of the Year” Awards as an SA gymnast. Lisa has over 20 years coaching and judging experience and commitment to rhythmic gymnastics in South Australia and has represented the club at interstate competitions as a coach and judge. Lisa oversees the running of the club and is currently the coach of the level 3 and up classes.

EVIE ASKELL-WILSON – COACH / JUDGE- Evie came to the club as a young gymnast and has stayed on as a valuable member of the Tanjule coaching team. Evie is a successful Advanced coach and Intermediate judge and has also travelled interstate as a coach to represent the club. Her dedication to the club and her talent as a coach is shown through the numerous classes she coaches and the many events she attends as both a coach and judge. Evie currently coaches Level 1, Level 2, level 3 classes.

CLUB FOUNDER

JULIE MIECINSKI (nee Longmire) – FORMER HEAD COACH / JUDGE / CLUB FOUNDER – Julie began RG in 1976, and competed as a rhythmic gymnast in Rhythmic Gymnastics’ first year of competition in Australia in 1977. She represented SA and Australia, at Nationals and internationally. Julie started coaching as a 16-year-old gymnast, and in 1991 formed Tanjule RG Club.  Also in 1991, Julie first represented SA as a coach at Nationals, which were held in Perth that year. Julie was a High Performance coach, Gymnastics Australia Accredited Kindergym Leader and an Advance Judge. Julie has represented SA at Nationals as a gymnast, coach and judge. She had over 20 years experience as a coach, having coached gymnasts to a Senior and International Level. Sadly in 2020, Julie passed away, but left us with an amazing legacy for the community.