Mission Statement
Since its humble beginnings in a local school gymnasium, the Aereo Gymnastics Club has been faithfully servicing the communities of Niagara for the past 28 years providing instruction for both girls and boys. A non-profit organization, Aereo Gymnastics relies on the volunteer help of parents to operate all aspects of the club, except coaching.
AIMS OF THE AEREO GYMNASTICS CLUB
* To promote quality recreational programs for the children of the community that provide fun, fitness and skill development
* To provide quality competitive gymnastics for girls in Artistic Gymnastics at the Invitational and Provincial Levels
* To provide a safe, healthy, positive atmosphere in which gymnasts can train
* To ensure that gymnastics is an avenue for the physical, emotional, and social growth of all children
* To keep training costs for members to a minimum through parental involvement in fundraising, facility maintenance, etc…
* To keep all members well informed of club business through newsletters and meetings
* To support the gymnastic activities of Gymnastics Ontario
Facilities
Over the years the club has acquired a great deal of quality equipment through fundraising, including:
· a 42' x 42' air cube floor
· 4 sets of uneven bars
· 9 beams
· 2 vaults (1 table top)
· a full inground pit with tumbling strip and pit bar
· a second tumbling floor
Staffing
The Coach's Role
The coach's role is to ensure a safe learning environment. While working with our classes, Aereo coaches will continually challenge children based on their individual potential. Feel free to approach your coach with any questions you may have.
- All Aereo coaches are certified by the National Coaching Certification Program
- All Gymnastics Ontario Clubs are governed by risk management policies, guidelines,
Codes of Conduct and Ethics
- Aereo coaches are certified in CPR and First Aid.
| Julie Roberto Competitive Coach |
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Level 3 Artistic NCCP Certified Seneca College Coaching Technical Program 19 years coaching experience - pre comp - interclub - provincial 17 years at Aereo 23 years coaching experience CPR, First Aid, Risk Management Cert. Provincial level gymnast - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Gillian Barton Competitive, Recreational, Kindergym, Trampoline and Special Needs Coach |
Level 2 Artistic NCCP Certified Level 2 Trampoline NCCP Certified Kikawa College - Massage Therapy 5 years at Aereo 14 years coaching experience - pre-competitive - interclub 10 years competitive gymnast CPR, First Aid, Risk Management Certified Provincial level coach - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Katie Gasiorek Competitive Coach |
5 years competitive gymnast Level 2 national coaching certification program 4 years at Aereo First Aid and CPR Certificate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Andrea Portanova Competitive Coach |
Level 2 Artistic NCCP Certified 10 years competitive gymnast 3 years Provincial Level 3 2 years National Level 3 Pre-novice 3 & Novice 3 Central Region Champion 4 years coaching experience 7 years competitive coaching CPR, First Aid, Risk Management Certified - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Alyshia McCormick Recreational Coach |
8 years competitive, 1 year Provincial Level gymnast 3 years senior coaching experience CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified Level 1 national coaching certification program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Natalie Bisson Recreational Coach |
10 years competitive gymnast, 3 years Provincial level gymnast 3 yearrs senior coaching experience CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Hannah Flannery Recreational Coach |
5 years competitive gymnast 2 years senior coaching experience CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified Level 1 National Coaching Certification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Stephanie Gasiorek Recreational Coach |
6 years competitive gymnast, 2 years Provincial level 2 years senior coaching experience CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Jessica Gaudet Recreational Coach |
5 years competitive gymnast, 2 years Provincial 1 year coaching experience CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified Level 1 National Coaching Certification Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Cathy McCormick Office Manager |
Been with Aereo for 8 years Level 1 Certified CPR, First Aid and Risk Management Certified - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
| Junior Coaches |
Kara McCormick Shannon Flannery Jessica Cierri Rebecca Peters Meaghan Gutenburg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |