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Some might say calisthenics is my life, and they wouldn't be too far off! I began calisthenics at the age of 4, competing for over 30 years in various teams, clubs and divisions. I loved representing my state, sport, club, coach, team and myself over that time however, I have now hung up the lycra and officially retired from performing! I am currently the Principal Coach at Carisbrook Calisthenics Club, a small but mighty club in the centre of Salisbury, and the Assistant Coach of the senior team at Gawler Calisthenics Club. I have been coaching for just over 10 years now and have taught all age groups (except masters) over a variety of divisions with varying degrees of calisthenics experience. I also teach graceful girls, solos, duos and calisthenics skills. I love sharing what I have learnt with my girls and I encourage them to run their own race, to step outside their comfort zones and to be proud confident versions of themselves. I believe there is ALWAYS time for fun and I enjoy sharing many special moments with my teams. I joined CALSAC in 2019 and in 2020 became Vice President. I am passionate about this committee and the role we play - without our talented, creative and qualified coaches we have no sport. 

Jenny has been involved in Calisthenics for over 40 years as a pupil, coach and now adjudicator. She has competed at the highest level, culminating as a competitor in the RSSS Senior Championship section. Jenny was also a winner of National Senior Graceful Girl (Australian Society of Calisthenics, 1983), achieved Gold Medal in Skills and was a competitor at Ridgehaven Calisthenics Club coached by Christine Nightingale followed by Clearview and Marden Calisthenics Colleges, coached by Barb Prizrenac. Jenny has been a level 1 coach since 2001 and has coached across all age groups in teams and solos with much success. Jenny has been a member of ASCA since 2013 and her adjudicator appointments have included Interstate, Local Competitions and the inaugural New Zealand Solo, Duo Competition. Jenny has had a long-standing commitment to both coach and pupil education in improving technique, strength and conditioning and has presented at State mini conferences /seminars and National conferences.

This is Carolyn’s fifty ninth year of involvement in the sport of Calisthenics! Carolyn participated as a competitor for 31 years, competing in Victoria and South Australia, has been coaching for 48 years and have been actively involved in administration at club, state and National level for 26 years. Both her daughters have competed from Tinies to Masters and are still competing. Her eldest daughter has been coaching for 16 years and her youngest daughter is undertaking her Level 1 this year (her sons also participated as tinies and sub-juniors). Currently Carolyn presents coaching courses, assesses and mentors new coaches and assists her daughter with detailing and costuming for her teams and solo/duos. You would also recognise Carolyn’s voice from chairing competitions. Currently Carolyn is the ACFCC (Australian Calisthenic Federation Coaching Committee) Director of Coaching, Past President of CALSAC (Calisthenics SA Coaches Association), past vice president and member of CASA (the Calisthenic Association of South Australia). Carolyn has been awarded life membership of ACF, CALSAC, CASA, the Brighton Calisthenic Club, and the Port Lincoln Calisthenic Club.

Life Membership may be bestowed on any person who has rendered such services as would entitle them to this distinction, and they must be elected by a three-quarter majority vote of members at the A.G.M.

Jan Rogers, 5 February 1995
Helen Broad, 11 February 2001
Sharron Stubbs, 13 February 2005
Meredith Phillis, 13 February 2005
Diane Winterling, 12 February 2006
Carolyn Fortune, 7 February 2010
Dianne Nicholls, 7 February 2010
Leonie Parker, 7 February 2010
Glenys Anderson, 6 February 2011
Michelle Gaffney, 12 February 2012
Judi Rowe, 12 February 2012
Heather O'Connor 12 February 2017
Sue Edward 28th February 2020
Sarah Fortune 28th February 2020