KELLY ADLINGTON

Kelly is a Waitakere Gymnastics native, starting out in our recreational gymnastics as a young girl before moving on to the competitive stream over a period of a few years. Kelly then became a junior coach in her early teens, attending courses and gaining valuable experience.
In 2004, Kelly spent two years travelling New Zealand with Weber Bros Circus performing in the Splash Tour.
In 2006, Kelly took a break to have her two children, Ibeliz and Maseo and then returned to coaching at Waitakere. Kelly’s kids are often in the gym.
Over the years, Kelly has coached Pre-school, Gym Fun, Recreational, Pre-Comp and Competitive gymnastics and she has a wealth of knowledge, that our gymnasts all benefit from. 
"I also have had the opportunity to work with children with special needs on a one-on-one basis and I found this truly rewarding. I'm currently working with all the General Gym codes and I'm particularly proud of the growth of the Pre-school programme." 
More recently, Kelly has taken on more of an administrative role, overseeing programme planning and class content within the Club, to ensure a high level of gymnastics is being taught across all classes and streams.
“I’m looking forward to being part of the next chapter of the Club and the continued growth and success of Waitakere Gymnastics.”

KAYLA WALLACE

Kayla is a junior coach, currently teaching Pre-school and Gym Fun classes. She is also coaching a successful competitive class and is hoping to coach more next year. She has experience with the competitive side of gymnastics as she was once there herself. Kayla began as a 4 year old preschooler and progressed in gymnastics moving up to the competitive side, competing up to level 7.
In 2005, Kayla qualified for the Auckland National team and since then has taken a series of courses which has really increased the quality of her coaching, offering more to the kids and the Club.
“It is satisfying for me as a coach to see kids improve on their gymnastic skills”.

AYLA HUBER

Ayla is a coach who believes that gymnastics is a sport that requires a unique combination of power, strength, flexibility, mental and physical stamina.  She has been coaching with Waitakere Gymnastics for 4 years and strives to coach every gymnast to achieve their personal best.   Ayla promotes a safe and comfortable environment for every gymnast and encourages team support.  Ayla completed the Coach in Training program in 2009.  She has continued to further herself as a Coach and a Judge with the following qualifications:

• Gymsports New Zealand - Recreational Coach
• Gymsports New Zealand - CIT Incentive Awards
• Gymsports New Zealand - CIT Locomotion
• Gymsports New Zealand – CIT Self Esteem
• Gymsports New Zealand – CIT Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Gymsports New Zealand – Woman’s Artistic Junior Coach
• Women’s Artistic Level 1 Judge
• Men’s Artistic Level 1 Judge

Ayla has a background in dance with Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary and has attended Performing Arts Schools in Sydney Majoring in Dance. 
Ayla was part of the Total New Zealand Cheerleading Team and has competed at CANAM Cheerleading Championships in South Carolina, USA in 2006 and DUSC Championships in Gold Coast, Australia 2006. 
Ayla’ s other interests are Athletics (competed at New Zealand Secondary School Nationals 2009 & 2010), Music, Adventure Sports, Gym Fitness training and the outdoors. 

SARAH JAMES
RECREATIONAL COACH

Sarah James has over 10 years of coaching experience in the United States. She has coached gymnastics in Iowa, Minnesota, and California, where many of her gymnasts were awarded top honors at local, state, and national competitions.

Sarah has also attended national training camps with her athletes at the USA National Team Training Center in Texas.

Most recently, Sarah spent four years at Airborne Gymnastics in California, where she coached the level 7 and 8 team as well as pre-competitive and recreational classes.

Sarah originally became a gymnastics coach after realizing what a positive effect gymnastics had in her life as she was growing up. She loves coaching kids of all ages and abilities.

In addition to coaching gymnastics, Sarah is also a nutritionist. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing and snowboarding, yoga, trampoline, circus arts, reading, cooking, and gardening.