Our Coaches are Australian Accredited Coaches
and hold current first aid certificates.

In addition to our competitive teams, this year we are proud to offer our students an opportunity to enhance their strength and flexibility. These extra classes are run once a fortnight on a Saturday by Hayley and Danielle (both accredited level 1 coaches). There is no cost for these classes, as the committee believe that they are beneficial. These classes run up until the first competitions.

Our Tinies are a recreational group and are always looking for new members to join our unique Australian sport. As we have two qualified coaches involved in this section, we have the opportunity to break in to groups to focus on the different skill level and physical abilities of different aged children.

Michelle began Calisthenics at the age of 4 and has been competing with Bendigo Calisthenics since then. She became qualified as a Level 1 coach in 1997 and has since been coach or assistant of every age group – including solos. She gained honours in her Grade 2 pupil skills exam, and has competed in solos herself and has been coached by numerous coaches including some from Championship division clubs and state and national representatives. Last year Michelle coached pupil skills with fantastic results and coached the Inters to win the State Championships in their division.

Carol has had a very successful career as a competitive calisthenics girl, including being a member of winning A grade Seniors teams (Emmanuel) and competing at the prestigious South Street competitions in Ballarat. Carol competed from age 5 until she was married and has been assising at the Bendigo club from 2000 gaining her full Level 1 coaching accreditation three years ago. Carol also coached pupil skills last year with top results.

Libby began calisthenics in Lockington at age 8 and moved to Merinda club as a Junior. She went on to compete in Championship division teams (Phoenix & Jeaden) in Melbourne for 5 years as a Senior. She has won several country titles as a soloist and has coached since 1997. Libby coached Tinies and Subbies at the Watsonia and Banyule clubs, and has also coached solos, gracefuls and pupil skills. Having regained her Level 1 coaching accreditation last year after a short break from coaching, she coached the Seniors to win the State Championships in their division last year. Libby is also trained in ballet.

Zita’s calisthenics training began in Bendigo at age 8. She moved to Queensland at age 21 and has since competed as a member of two Senior Queensland state teams at National competition, coached a Junior state team and has also competed as a soloist and coached a soloist for Nationals. Zita also had many years of ballet training and has been a Level 1 accredited coach in Calisthenics since 1998. She has completed her Grade 4 pupil skills exam and took on coaching pupil skills at the Bendigo club last year, together with coaching the Sub-Junior team.

Hayley began Calisthenics at age 3 in Echuca and continued until age 16. From the age of 18 Hayley has been with Bendigo Calisthenics and has been an assistant coach for the Intermediates and co-coach of Juniors. Hayley has won country solo titles and completed her Grade 2 pupil skills. Her Level 1 accreditation was completed last year. She has also trained in rhythmic gymnastics and jazz ballet.