Gymnastics for Kids

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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:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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. Annemarie is also a world-renowned photographer, specializing in Wildlife and Wildlife Art. She has numerous National and International Awards, publications and Cover Pages behind her name.

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 – 2^nd Runner-Up
• Admired in Africa 2019 - Bird Photographer of the Year

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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Academic:

• 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
• Level 1 Facilitator
• Level 2 Judge - Trampoline

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.

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

Biography:

Joalette started gymnastics at Zanis Gymnastics Acadamy, at the age of 3 and participated for 14 years, up to Level 8. She received Provincial colors every year and won numerous SA titles.

She is a mom of three beautiful girls, has a passion for children and love to work with them.

Academic:

• ETA – Exercise Teachers Academy
• Nacional Diploma in “Coaching Science” Theta registered. Level 5
• Athletics Coaching Course – Long jump and Sprints

Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:

• Coached Gymnastics at Zanis 2007 & 2009 Level 1 – 5
• TUKS Gymnastics Club (2008) Level 1 WAG
• Computer Literate

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Academic:

• General Leaders Course (SAGF)
• Level 1 Coaching (SAGF)
• Higher Certificate in Physics (UNISA)
• First Aid Level 1 (Turtle Life Support)
• Safeguarding Certificate
• National Senior Certificate IEB (Helpmekaar College)

Teaching:

• Johannesburg Gymnastics Center (JGC) Aug 2019 – July 2021
• Bronkhorstspruit Gymnastics Club 2009 – 2011
• Tuks Gymnastics Club 2008 – 2009

Gymnastics Achievements:

• Participating in artistic gymnastics since the age of 4 years
• Protea Colours (2004 - 2007)
• All-round Winner at South African Games (2005)
• Captain of RSA Common Wealth Team (2006)
• All-round African Champion (2006)
• World Championships Gymnast (2005 - 2007)

Awards/Certification:

• People Skills and Customer Satisfaction
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans
• Computer Literate
• Restaurant Management
• Art sales
• Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation (2020)

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Sanja started gymnastics in 2009 at Zanis Polokwane, as an 8-year-old and continued doing Zanis for the next 10 years.

She received provincial colours every year and won numerous Gym Games and Zonal titles. Concluded my gymnastics career with a gold medal on uneven bars in Level 7 at Gym Games during 2019.

Teaching:

Full-time coach at Zanis Gymnastics Academy since March 2021

Background & Gymnastics Qualifications:

• GL Coaches Course 2018
• Matriculated at Pietersburg High School 2019
• GL Coaches Course 2021
• SAGF Level 1 WAG Judge
• SAGF Level 2 Rhythmic Judge
• Full-time coach at Zanis Gymnastics Academy since March 2021

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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Teaching:

• 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 

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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Biography:

I am a Homeschool Mom of two beautiful children. My husband is a farmer, I manage the office and finances. We are also Lodge owners, I manage our Lodge bookings, functions and overall running of the lodge.  I am a very detail orientated person committed to my work.

I love working with kids teaching them all about the wonderful world we live in and Gods amazing creation. I did tumbling gymnastics during my years at school, and just love the sport of gymnastics, and all the advantages it has for every child.

Academic:

CAPITAL HOTEL SCHOOL: 2004 - 2005
DEGREE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CULINARY ARTS

MABULA GAME LODGE: 2005–2006
WEDDING AND CONFERENCE COORDINATOR  

IRENE COUNTRY LODGE: 2007–2009
WEDDING AND CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

BLOSSOM HILL BOERDERY & OSTROLONEA RIVER LODGE: 2010–CURRENT
FARM BOOKKEEPER AND FINANCIAL MANAGER
LODGE MANAGER & CO-OWNER
 

Awards/Certification:

• 2020 Safeguarding Certificate & Accreditation

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