Email Address:
admin@zanis.co.zaContact Number:
083 255 9390Biography:
Zani has made her mark in South African Gymnastics circles throughout the years. Zani herself has been awarded by SAGF as the "Best Coach" in various disciplines for 14 years since 2001: Women's Artistic Gymnastics, Boys Artistic Gymnastics, Tumbling, as well as Rhythmic Gymnastics. Zani is one of the top all-round coaches in the country for Level 1-7!
Zani has been coach for the South African Zone 6 Girls Artistic Team twice in her career. She is also a qualified judge in Rhythmic and Men's Artistic Gymnastics, as well as coach for boys, girls, rhythmic and trampoline. Zani is also a qualified Fitness Professional.
Academic:
- University of Pretoria - 5 years
- BA Physical Education (HED)
- BA Honores (Sports Science)
Teaching:
- Full time teacher 1991,1992 at Hoërskool Ben Vorster, Tzaneen
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- Full time Gymnastics Coach since 1991
- Started coaching gymnastics at the age of 16
- SAGF Level 2 Boys Artistic Coach
- SAGF Level 2 Boys Artistic Judge
- SAGF Level 2 Rhythmic Coach
- SAGF Level 2 Rhythmic Judge
- FIG (International) Level 1 Artistic Coach
- SAGF Level 1 Trampoline Coach
Gymnastics Achievements:
- Won SAGF Artistic SA's 4 times as a gymnast
- Coached TUKS Women's Artistic Team: Best University Coach
- Chosen as Coach for SAGF Zone 6 WAG Team 2003 & 2005
- Coach of more than 23 Zanis Gymnasts selected for Federation (SAGF) colours and Inter-Africa participation
- Limpopo Gymnastics Administrator 2008 2017
- Limpopo Gymnastics President 2017 current
Awards/Certification:
Awarded Best Coach in South Africa, 14 times:
- 2001 Lev 1-3 Women's Artistic
- 2001 Lev 4-6 Women's Artistic
- 2002 Lev 1-3 Women's Artistic
- 2003 Lev 1-3 Tumbling
- 2003 Lev 1-3 Women's Artistic
- 2004 Lev 1-3 Women's Artistic
- 2005 Lev 4-6 Boys Artistic
- 2006 Lev 4-6 Boys Artistic
- 2009 Lev 4 Rhythmic
- 2010 Lev 4 Rhythmic
- 2010 Lev 5 Rhythmic
- 2012 Lev 2 Rhythmic
- 2012 Lev 3 Rhythmic
- 2014 Level 6 & 7 Rhythmic
Biography:
Co-Owner Annemarie du Plessis is Zanis Financial Administrator, logo and attire designer for Zanis, as well as a freelance Wildlife Photographer. All the web-site photos is a proof of her talent. She has been awarded Best Coach by SAGF for boys artistic Level 4,5 and 6 for three years in a row. Annemarie is a highly qualified boys artistic and rhythmic judge, as well as coach for boys, girls, rhythmic and trampoline.
Annemarie was a teacher at Ben Vorster High School for 10 years. During this period she was awarded by ATKV Best Director of school plays, and also received the De Jager Haum Award for Best Playwriter.
Academic:
- North-West University, PUKKE - 5 years
- Baccalaureus Primariae Educationis
- BA Honores
Teaching:
- Full time teacher at Hoërskool Randburg (1 year)at Hoërskool Ben Vorster, Tzaneen (9 years)
- Received DeJager-Haum AWARD, written best play 1992
- Awarded best director in SA - ATKV 1993
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- SAGF Level 2 Rhythmic Judge
- SAGF Level 2 Boys Artistic Judge
- SAGF Level 2 Boys Artistic Coach
- SAGF Level 1 Girls Artistic Coach
- SAGF Level 1 Trampoline Coach
Gymnastics Achievements:
Awarded Best Coach in South Africa:
- 2003 Lev 1-3 Tumbling
- 2005 Lev 4-6 Boys Artistic
- 2006 Lev 4-6 Boys Artistic
- Coached Boys Artistic SA WINNERS since 1997
- Coached Boys Artistic Gymnast selected for SAGF Zone Teams, 2003-2011
- Coach of more than 23 Zanis Gymnasts selected for Federation (SAGF) colours and Inter-Africa participation
- Limpopo Gymnastics Administrator 2008 current
- Africa Geographic Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 2nd Runner-Up
- Admired in Africa 2019 - Bird Photographer of the Year
Email Address:
info@zanis.co.zaContact Number:
083 544 2648Academic:
- University of Pretoria - 3 years
- B (Sport Science)
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- SAGF Lev 2 WAG Coach
- SAGF Lev 1 Rhythmic Coach
- SAGF Lev 1 Rhythmic judge
- SAGF Lev 1 Trampoline Judge
- FIG 1 Qualification 2017
- Zanis Pre-School Manager
- Facilitator Lev l GL Development Course 2012
- Facilitator Lev 1 GL Development Course 2018
- SAGF Group Performance Course 2018
Gymnastics Achievements:
- Coached Region 5 Trampoline gymnasts since 2015.
- Team Limpopo WAG Head Coach @ Gym Games since 2015
- Assisted with all Logistical arrangements for FIG FOUNDATION COURSE 2018.
- Selected as National Coach for Region 5 Trampoline 2018-Receiving federation colors.
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- SAGF Lev 2 WAG Coach
- SAGF Lev 1 Rhythmic Coach
- SAGF Lev 1 Rhythmic Judge
- SAGF Lev 1 Trampoline Judge
- Facilitator Lev 1 GL Development Course 2018
- SAGF Group Performance Course 2018
Gymnastics Achievements:
- Coached Rhythmic Winning Teams Lev 1-3 since 2009
- Coached Boys Artistic Zone WINNERS Lev 1-3 since 2007
- Coached Lev 4 Rhythmic SA WINNERS 2011
Biography:
Cecil started Zanis as a 4 year old at Suikerbekkie Pre-School. He won SA's numerous times, the last time being in Level 7! Cecil was also an excellent tumbler and trampoline gymnast. Cecil is a qualified GL coach and coaching pre-school and boys gymnasts.
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- SAGF LEV 1 MAG COACH
- SAGF LEV 1 MAG JUDGE
- SAGF LEV 1 TRAMPOLINE COACH
- SAGF LEV 1 TRAMPOLINE JUDGE
- FIG FOUNDATION COURSE
- FULL TIME GYMNASTICS COACH AT ZANIS SINCE 2014
Gymnastics Achievements:
- Coached Zone and SA winners Lev 1-6 since 2015
- Team Limpopo MAG Head Coach @ Gym Games
Email Address:
tzaneen@zanis.co.zaContact Number:
071 881 3059Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
Hennie started at Zanis Polokwane as a 4-year-old and continued doing Zanis for the next 7 years, also competing at Nationals. Hennie is the coach for Preschool, MAG & WAG at Zanis Hoedspruit. He will also assist with preschool training at Zanis Tzaneen. He will also continue as part-time coach at Zanis Polokwane. Hennie was also Head counsellor at CCSC (Cape Cod Sea Camps) Summer camp in the USA during 2017 & 2018.
Email Address:
hoedies@zanis.co.zaContact Number:
072 613 4083Academic:
- College - Damelin 2007 & 2008
- Diploma in Game Ranging and Lodge Management
- Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Gymnastics Achievements:
Denise started doing gymnastics at the age of 5-year-old with Visions Gymnastics, Johannesburg. When she was 9 years old, she was chosen to be coached by Russian coach Azer Mirzoev in Sport Acrobatic Gymnastics.
- 1997 Represented South Africa in London Best Trio Award
- 1997 Gauteng Colors
- 1997 Junior National Championships Received Junior Protea Colors
- 1998 Represented South Africa in Armenia
- 1999 Represented South Africa in Scotland
- 2001 Represented South Africa in Russia including Russian
- 2002 Represented South Africa in Belgium
- 2002 Senior National Championships Received senior Protea Colors
- 2002 World Championship Riesa Germany
Awards/Certification:
FGASA:
- FGASA 2009 & 2010
- FGASA level 1 practical and theory
- FGASA level 2 theory
- Advanced rifle handling
Additional Courses:
- Advanced snake handling
- 4x4 Course
- Tracks and signs level 2
- Advanced Photography
Game Ranger: Ingwe Lodge & Ministries (2020 - 2016):
- Game drives & walks Sabi Sands
- Teachings on occasions
- Taking clients to activities at Moholoholo Rehabilitation and Moholoholo Mountain view
Game Ranger: Elandela Private Game Reserve 2016 - 2017
Email Address:
vivo@zanis.co.zaContact Number:
078 893 6513Teaching:
- 2012 - 2013: CVO Vivo
- 2011 - 2012: Dendron Primary
- 2008 - 2010: Laerskool Pietersburg Noord
Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:
- B.Ed Intermediate phase specializing in Human Movement Science, Mathematics and Remedial Education University of Pretoria
- Learn to swim instructor Swimming South Africa
- Excellent written and verbal communication, knowledge of disabilities