Our Team
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
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
Tami Calkins
Coach
Competitive/Tumbling
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
Cori Calkins
Coach
Comp./HSG/Tumb.
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
Jill Peters
Coach
Pre-Found./Comp.
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
Ireland Jennens
Coach
Found./Perf/Xcel
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
Shelynne Zlipko
Coach
Found./Perf/Xcel
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
Alexa Martin
Coach
CCP 1/2
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
Cassidy Ashman
Coach
Found,/Perf/Xcel
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
Charlotte Ford
Coach
Foundations
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
Jadyn van Leenen
Coach
Foundations
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
Kacee Carter
Coach
Found/CCP 1
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
Francesca Harris
CIT - Jr Coach
Found/IC/CCP 1
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
Aida Hedstrom
Coach
IC/Found.
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
Prabhnoor Bhangu
CIT - JR Coach
Found/PT
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
Juneia Danis
CIT - Jr Coach
Prep/Found
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
Emmaly Jenn
CIT - Jr Coach
Found
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
London McDougall
CIT - Jr Coach
Found
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.