Lynne Hayward (President)

Lynne was appointed President of ACF in May 2004. She has been involved with calisthenics as a performer, and since has written two calisthenic books and been a state team manager. She is currently President of the Victorian Calisthenic Coaches Association and Vice President of Calisthenics Victoria Incorporated.

Outside calisthenics, Lynne has been running her own training consultancy business for 25 years specialising in leadership and customer service training for all sectors of business. She has a passion for helping people reach full potential, either in their work careers, or their sporting careers.

Marilyn Crossley (Director of Finance)

Marilyn has been involved in calisthenics as a pupil (15 years), mother of 2 girls from Tinies – Intermediates (13 years), section manager and DOF since 2004. Also volunteers as timer and ticket box attendant at Victorian competitions.

Working in her own bookkeeping business since 2000 she enjoys the challenges of being a member of the ACF Committee of Management. She feels it is a priviledge to work with the other members of the Committee, who come from various backgrounds, to develop the strategies and plan for the future growth of this uniquely Australian sport.

Kerry Fullarton (Director of Planning)

Kerry was first introduced to calisthenics as a junior competitor. Her involvement has continued over many years with both her daughters having been participants.

In Western Australia, Kerry has been involved with State Team, Competition Committee and Rules and Regulations. She was made a Life Member of the Association in 2010.

Kerry is currently the President of the Calisthenics Association of WA a position she has held for the past four years.

Liz Kratzel (Director of Competition)

Liz lives in Canberra and has been involved at ACF level since the year 2000. In 2002 she was elected to her current position which mainly involves the co-ordination of the National Championships each year and keeping up to date with the National Rules.

During over 13 years involvement in the sport she has undertaken the roles of Club President, CACTI President, Team Manager, Competition delegate, ACF Delegate and currently the ACF Director of Competitions and CACTI President. Her only claim to participation (on stage) was performing a solo with the sole purpose of trying to sell surplus merchandise from the Nationals. (it worked).

In her “other life”, Liz works in the Australian Public Service in the Human Resources field.

Liz is married and has a son and two daughters (thus my involvement).

Over the years I have enjoyed watching Calisthenics performances, but most of all I have witnessed the personal growth of individuals and applaud the sport for providing the opportunity to learn some very important life skills.

Meredith Phillis (Director of Coaching)

Married to Neville, Meredith has three adult children, two son in laws and a grandson. She works full time as a Tax Consultant/Area Manager for H & R Block Registered Tax Agents. Meredith has been involved in Calisthenics all her life, as a competitor, State team representative, Coach, Mother of competitors, Mother of Coach. She has been on the ACFCC since May 1997 and Director of Coaching since July 2002. Currently, she is also one of the Vice Presidents of the Calisthenic Association of South Australia and the Vice President of the SA Calisthenic Coaches Council (CALSAC). Meredith is also a Life Member of CALSAC. At club level Meredith keeps involved sitting on the committee of Highbury Calisthenics Inc. where her daughter is the Coach of the Junior section. Her involvement in Calisthenics helps maintain a balance between work and leisure activities which include of course Calisthenics, House Boating and her new activity, attending “Curves” Gym!!

Diane Winterling (Director of Cali Skills)

Calisthenics has had a significant impact in my life and my association with our wonderful sport has been developed over many years.

Diane has been involved at club and state representative level, as a Level 2 Coach, a Member of the Calisthenic South Australian Coaches executive and Level 2 Coordinator, as a Level 2 Adjudicator, Gold Medal Examiner and Calisthenics Association of South Australia Calisthenic Skills Administrator. This involvement has given an insight into and knowledge of all levels of our sport.

Her professional career within the Department of Education and Children’s services in teaching, leadership and the corporate section has helped her acquire organisational, communication and decision making skills.

As the ACF Director of Skills, I am delighted to offer my expertise to the Australian Calisthenic Federation and the Examiners Advisory Board.

Barbara Nickless (Director of Adjudicating)

Barbara has been involved in Calisthenics since 1953 as a pupil, coach and adjudicator. Barbara commenced adjudicating in 1980 and has adjudicated at Nationals, RSSS., Interstate and at all Melbourne metro. Competitions. She was presented with a National Official of the Year in 1997 and Vic. Sports Ed. Official of the Year in 2006. In 2007 A.S.C.A. Vic. awarded Barbara Life Membership. At the A.S.C.A. Vic. Branch Barbara has been on the Committee for over 20 years, President for 9 years also Secretary and Cadet Co-Ordinator. Barbara sat on the C.V.I. Board for 8 years and the C.V.I. Comp. Committee for 4 years. Barbara has served on the Adjudicators Advisory Board (1989-1999) (2003 – ongoing). In March 2008 Barbara was appointed as Director of the AAB. She is also an E.A.B. Examiner.

Helen Tobias (Executive Officer)

Helen enjoyed many years of calisthenics as a participant and has recently clocked up 20 years of involvement as a calisthenic mum. Helen’s eldest daughter is now retired from the sport, although continues to show her passion for dance, performing with Melbourne dance companies, Vertical Shadows and DVP. Helen’s youngest daughter is and always has been an enthusiastic participant and is loving being a Senior. Helen’s adult son has no involvement in the sport, although did perform a tap dance at a calisthenic fundraiser when he was about 5 years old. A fact he will be delighted to read on this website, I’m sure.
Helen’s parents have also been heavily involved in the sport over the years. Her mum as a costume maker, home practice supervisor, class taxi driver, canteen operator, sausage sizzle organiser and all round supporter of all things calisthenic. And Helen’s father has shown his great support for the sport as a prop maker / back stage crew member extraordinaire, retiring only a couple of years ago at 80 years young.
It’s been a family affair.
When she’s at work, Helen is involved in overseeing the development and/or delivery of training and documentation to support people in the corporate world—skills that seem to work well in her role as ACF Executive Officer.

Angie Baker (Director of Marketing)

Angie began her calisthenic career in 1988 with Berwick Calisthenic Club in Victoria, before moving on to join the inaugural Seniors at Ceres Calisthenics College.
Then after relocation and university commitments she followed her career to St Marks Calisthenic Club.  2011 will make this her 24^th calisthenic year. Angie has competed at a State level in both team and solo performances nationally, most recently being a member of the 2008 NSW State Team.
Angie moved to Sydney in 2007, joining the Dowling Senior Team in 2008 where she met her NSW Calisthenic family, allowing her the opportunity to meet new talented and inspiring girls . This gave her the opportunity to begin here own club the newly formed Maverick Academy.
Angie’s love of calisthenics has given her the confidence to travel the world solo along with enjoying solid friendships with cali girls all over the country.
“Calisthenics is my hobby, passion and outlet, to dance and perform in a team and create an experience for the audience really gets me going!”
Calisthenics is a excellent all round physical sport which is barely known in many states across Australia, it is big role to get the sport recognised on a broader level. My aim is to get more exposure through media and up and coming events. ACF work hard on bettering the sport for us all and I see the opportunity to deliver the knowledge, plans and goals implemented by ACF to each individual.
A  positive approach will create results, it is a very exciting time for The Australian Calisthenics Federation and the next couple of years will be the most prosperous.
With 8 years of international and national real estate experience Angie is the Director of Angie Baker Properties a boutique estate agency in Bondi, she attained a Bachelor of Art in Textile Design (Weaving) & is currently a Board member for the Bondi and District Chamber of Commerce coordinating the Bondi Winter Magic Festival 2010 and 2011.

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