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Our Team

Cindy Rost

Owner, Head Coach, Program Coordinator

WAG Intro to Comp Advanced, Level 2 TG, Coach Evaluator

Cindy began her coaching career in 1999 as the Pre-School Program Coordinator with North Peace Gymnastics in Fort St John, BC. Throughout her career she has worked with gymnasts of all ages and skill levels. Cindy and her two amazing daughters (Haillie & Brittney) moved to Kelowna in 2009. In 2011 she became a co-owner of a successful Rec. based gymnastics centre. In January 2017 she ventured out on her own and created the Synergy Gymnastics Centre.  Cindy has a BA of Psychology, with a focus in Child & Sport Psychology, from UBCO and feels that this is just one more way to assist athletes on their road to success. Outside the gym she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters, Ally, Mia and Kinsley, paddle boarding  and enjoying all the Okanagan has to offer.

Haillie Soetaert

 Head Coach, Competitive Program Coordinator

 WAG Intro to Comp Advanced, Level 2 TG, CCP 6-8 Judge, Coach Evaluator

Haillie is a former competitive gymnast and competitive dancer. She began coaching in 2012 and has coached gymnasts whose levels ranged from pre-school to competitive. She enjoys coming up with new drills and progressions for teaching skills and is a valued choreographer. Haillie has a Bachelor of Science from UBC Okanagan and is currently working on her Human Kinetics degree. She and her husband are the proud parents of two beautiful little girls.



Tami Calkins

 Coach

Competitive/Tumbling

Tami is a WAG & TG Level 3 Coach. She is a Coach Training Instructor and a Level 6-8 Judge. Tami loves our sport and has been coaching for almost 20 years. She brings an invaluable  wealth of knowledge and skill to our team and to the athletes she works with. 

Cori Calkins

Coach

Comp./HSG/Tumb.

Cori is a WAG Intro to Comp Advanced and a TG Level 3 Coach. She is also a former competitive gymnast.

Cori is currently working towards her Masters degree in  Human Kinetics and is the lead coach in our High School Gymnastics (HSG) program. Her ability to connect and inspire her gymnasts make her invaluable  to our team. 

Jill Peters

Coach

Pre-Found./Comp.

Jill is a Foundation​ Level and Intro to Comp Coach. Her enthusiasm, sense of humour and endless pool of energy make her the perfect Pre-Foundations and Comp. coach. Her positive attitude and dedication makes her a valued team member. Jills daughter is a member of our CCPP team.

Ireland Jennens

Coach

Found./Perf/Xcel

Ireland is a Intro Comp. Level coach and a former competitive High School Gymnast.  She is a graduate of the CIT program and a positive role model for the athletes that she coaches.

Shelynne Zlipko

Coach

Found./Perf/Xcel

Shelynne is an Intro Foundation Level Coach, former Competitive athlete , and a CIT graduate who enjoys coaching young gymnasts and helping them to reach their full potential.


Alexa Martin

 Coach

CCP 1/2

Alexa is an Intro Foundations  Coach, current member of our Competitive  CCP team & a CIT graduate . Her work ethic and drive make her an incredible role model for the girls she coaches and all the athletes in our gym.


Cassidy Ashman

Coach

Found,/Perf/Xcel

Cassidy is an Intro Comp Level  coach and former competitive dancer.  Cassidy is a graduate of the Human Kinetics program at UBCO working towards becoming a physiotherapist.

Charlotte Ford 

Coach

Foundations

Charlotte is an Intro Foundations Coach and is a current member of our High School Competitive Program. Her positive attitude and great work ethic makes her an ideal role model for the girls she coaches and her teammates. 

Jadyn van Leenen

 Coach

Foundations

Jadyn is an Intro Foundations Coach

and a current member of our Competitive HSG program. Her patience and work ethic make her a great role model for her athletes.

Kacee Carter

 Coach

Found/CCP 1

Kacee is an Intro Foundations Coach and a current member of our CCP Level 8 Team. 

 Her work ethic makes her an inspirational role model for her young gymnasts. .

Francesca Harris

CIT - Jr Coach

Found/IC/CCP 1

Francesca is an Intro Foundations Coach and a current 

 member of our Competitive Xcel/HS team in Platinum/Level 4. Her work ethic and sense of humour make her a great role model for her young gymnasts. 

Aida Hedstrom

 Coach

IC/Found.


Aida is an Intro Foundations Coach and a current 

 member of our Competitive Xcel/HS team in Gold/Level 4. Her patience and enthusiasm for our sport make her a fabulous coach and   role model for her young gymnasts.  

Prabhnoor Bhangu

 CIT - JR Coach

Found/PT


Noora is one of our amazing young Coaches In Training working within GBC's CIT program.

She is also a member of our Competitive Xcel/HS team. Her patience with young athletes make her a welcome addition to our CIT program.


Juneia Danis

CIT - Jr Coach

Prep/Found


Juneia is one of our fabulous young Coaches In Training working within GBC's CIT program.

She is also a member of our Competitive Xcel/HS team. Her work ethic and enthusiasm for our sport  make her a great role model for our young gymnasts. She is a welcome addition to our CIT program.

Emmaly Jenn

CIT - Jr Coach

Found


Emmaly is one of our fabulous young Coaches In Training working within GBC's CIT program.

She is also a member of our Competitive CCP Level 6 team. Her work ethic and enthusiasm for our sport  make her a great role model for our young gymnasts. She is a welcome addition to our CIT program.

London McDougall

CIT - Jr Coach

Found


London is one of our fabulous young Coaches In Training working within GBC's CIT program.

She is also a member of our Competitive CCP Level 6 team. Her work ethic and enthusiasm for our sport  make her a great role model for our young gymnasts. She is a welcome addition to our CIT program.

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