Taekwondo

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2026 Taekwondo Program

We are pleased to again offer our Taekwondo Program in 2026.

Our vision is to provide an opportunity for all rural/regional Taekwondo athletes the chance to achieve excellence in the sport. No matter their style or affiliation, we are seeking to build an all inclusive program. Athletes with experience in at least two of these disciplines: Poomsae (Patterns), Kyorugi (Olympic Sparring), ITF Sparring and Weapons (Kama/Bo-staff); with a Blue Belt or higher and aged between 10 – 21 years old will be led by coaches Remy McLeod who have an extensive background in the sport of Taekwondo.

2026 Training Sessions:

DateTimeVenue
7th Feb9am – 2.30pmWarragul Civic Park
14th March9am – 2.30pmWarragul Civic Park
18th April9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
2nd May9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
27th June9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
25th July9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
1st August9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
5th September9am – 2.30pmCobb & Co Sale
10th October9am – 2.30pmWarragul Civic Park
7th November9am – 2.30pmLakes Entrance Beach (Bridge)

Induction Day: Sunday 7th December 2025 – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

ACE Day: Tuesday 14th April 2026 – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

Venue details:

  • Sale : Cobb &b Co Stables, 199 Raymond St, Sale 3850
  • BARC : Bairnsdale Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 80 McKean Street, Bairnsdale 3875
  • Warragul Civic Park, Civic Pl, Warragul 3820
  • Lakes Entrance Beach (Cunninghame Arm Foot Bridge), 591 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance  3909

Support Staff

  • Remy McLeod (Head Coach)
  • Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
  • Christopher Shen – Christopher Shen Consulting (Psychology)
  • Lauren Nicholls (Nutrition)

Advisory Panel

  • Sandra Timmer-Arends (GSA Board Rep)
  • Remy McLeod (Head Coach)
  • Anita Pistrin (GSA EO)

     Strength and Conditioning

    Please see our dedicated Strength and Conditioning page.


     

    Congratulations to 2026 Taekwondo Athletes

    Taylan CoathJaxson KuillJacob Sargen
    Kelsey DawesMímí McLeodRyan Scott
    Jesse DurrantTara MoodieSharna Tansley
    Brooklyn LubkeJoshua RichardsonBen Williams
    Alexandra JaskulaJed PlaydellBelinda van Ginkel
    Emmanuel Rodriguez-deGroot

    Alex-Vuillermin-rowing

    The Gippsland Sports Academy has played a significant role in shaping me both as an athlete and as a person. From a young age, my involvement in volleyball, progressing into rowing, helped me develop a strong, disciplined mindset of consistency and accountability. The support, coaching, and high-performance environment encouraged me to push through comfort zones while maintaining focus under pressure, while also bridging opportunities with the Victorian Institute of Sport. The Academy also taught me how to carry myself with professionalism and composure on the world stage, representing not just myself but my team, region, and country. The Gippsland Sports Academy will forever hold a place in my heart. 

    ~ Alex Vuillermin