Anthony Dorrington (Pit Gymnastics Australia)

Anthony has been involved in the sport from a young age coming up though the Australian MAG and Acrobatic level programs. When he completed his Physical Education Applied Science Bachelor degree, he took over his family's Gymnastics Business in Melbourne that was established in 1979.

Prior to his university studies, Anthony spent a year in Denmark specialising in Power Tumbling, TeamGym and Performance Gymnastics. He then went on to coach in Canada furthering his knowledge in DMT and Trampolining.

Today, Anthony's club PIT Gymnastics, is thriving as a multi gym sport club predominantly in MAG, WAG and GfA. Anthony's passion for GfA, staying fit & active and being a gymnast for life has led to opportunities such as participating at the World Gymnaestrada six times, being a member of his State and National GfA technical committees and coaching & presenting internationally. He holds a MAG FIG II as well as an Australian advanced WAG & Acro accreditation.

Amy Kwan (SG National Training Centre)

Amy holds the title of being the second-ever Malaysian rhythmic gymnast to win an individual gold at the Commonwealth Games, including a silver in team and two bronzes in the individual all-around and hoop. She was part of the Malaysian team to win the bronze and in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games won two golds and two silvers. Amy has since graduated from University Malaya under Faculty of Economics and Administration and is currently part of the Singapore Gymnastics National Training Centre working with the juniors.

Dr. Berfin Serdil Ors (SG National Training Centre)

Berfin hails from Turkey and was an accomplished national gymnast, national coach, FIG Brevet Judge and Head of the RG Technical Committee in her home country. Outside of coaching, Berfin is also an accomplished assistant professor in her home country where she obtained a Ph.D. in Sport Sciences, and has published articles, books and conference papers related to rhythmic gymnastics and performance development.

Bianka Panova (Bianka Panova Academy)

Bianka Panova is a nine-time Rhythmic Gymnastics World Champion. Recognised as one of Bulgaria’s Golden Girls, she became the first rhythmic gymnast to get a clean sweep of gold medals in all five individual events at a world championship.

Bianka has been a Rhythmic Gymnastics coach for over three decades with a career which spans five European countries where she was Head Coach of clubs, and National Coach and Consultant to teams in Italy, Belgium Switzerland, Spain and the UK. She was also a FIG International Judge, authored “In The Name Of The Great Goal – Behind the Scenes” an autobiographical reflection on her journey as the leading gymnast of her generation and co-founded the Bianka Panova Academy alongside her partner Daniela Michaely. Bianka has been involved in our coaching courses and currently serves as a member of the Technical Advisory Council since 2019.

Cecilia Chia (D’Gymnastique Academy)

Cecilia's journey in Rhythmic Gymnastics officially began at the age of 13, with her most significant achievement as an athlete being the representation of Singapore at the Youth Olympic Games 2010. Since her time in JC, Cecilia has delved extensively into coaching and judging. Additionally, she has made substantial contributions to Singapore Gymnastics, serving as a Board Member and a member of the Technical Advisory Council.

Cherrie Kwek (Releve Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy)

Cherrie was a former national team gymnast from 2002 to 2008, subsequently attaining FIG Brevet 3 Judge (RGI) status. Since 2010, she has judged at numerous international events, including the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, World Cups, and Asian Games. Additionally, she holds accreditation as a FIG Level 3 Coach.

Daria Simbiriova (SG National Training Centre)

Graduating from the National Choreographic College in the Republic of Moldova under the mentorship of renowned pedagogue Elvira Kern, Daria who is a distinguished former ballerina and choreographer, earned acclaim as a soloist in international companies such as the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Moldova, Imperial Russian Ballet Moscow, and the Royal Czech Ballet. Her expertise extends beyond traditional dance as she collaborated closely with artistic and rhythmic gymnasts from Russia, Moldova, Romania, and Kuwait, focusing on developing their artistry, flexibility, and performance purity.

Gerrit Beltman (SG National Training Centre)

Hailing from the Netherlands, Gerrit brings a strong background in physical education to their extensive coaching career. As a FIG WAG Level 3 coach, Gerrit has successfully assumed various roles, including head coach, program director for juniors, and technical director. With a keen focus on developing young talent, Gerrit has also played a pivotal role in assisting with project preparation for the recent European Championship 2023 in Austria. Gerrit’s experience and dedication have been instrumental in planning and executing successful training programs, and he remains committed to fostering young talent and driving excellence in sports.

Hansen Bay (Mental Edge Singapore)

Hansen brings together the skills and experience from coaching and performance psychology to help coaches, athletes, business leaders, and revenue teams develop resilience and achieve their goals. More importantly, he helps his clients achieve this without compromising their mental well-being.  Hansen was the former assistant director for caching development at SSI. He was also a former national coach and recipient of the Singapore Disability Sports Coach Award in 2019 and 2021. His current appointments include: Performance Consultant/Coach with the Singapore Golf Association, Singapore Disability Sports Council, Wrestling Federation of Singapore, and Valor Performance Inc.

Jeanette Tan (Singapore Trampoline Academy)

Jeanette is a FIG Level 2 Trampoline Coach as well as a FIG Brevet 4 Judge. Now she is a full-time coach with Singapore Trampoline Academy, managing Team X, which focuses on building local talents in the sport to bring them to the international stages. In addition to coaching full-time, she is member of Singapore Gymnastics Trampoline Technical Advisory Council as the Coaching Co-ordinator.

Muhammad Hidayat Osman (National Youth Sports Institute)

A seasoned coach and performance pathways scientist who is dedicated to helping youth athletes develop and succeed in their chosen sports. With experience in performance coaching, exercise and sport science, Hidayat finds fulfilment in witnessing the progress and growth of athletes, as well as contributing to their overall development as individuals.

Natasha Kang (National Youth Sports Institute)

Natasha is a performance pathways scientist at the National Youth Sports Institute, a former gymnastics coach at BazGym Gymnastics, and a current wrestling coach. Bringing with her a strong background in sport science, Natasha has worked with both recreational and high-performance athletes across various sports, fostering their development as athletes and holistic individuals.

Ryosuke Kusumi (SG National Training Centre)

Born in Niigata Japan,  Ryosuke began Gymnastics at the age of 7 and competed at the East Japan University Championships & All Japan Syakaijin Championships. He completed his Masters of Science in Health and Sports Science at Juntendo University and has been coaching the MAG team at Singapore Gymnastics National Training Center since 2014. Ryosuke’s focus is on helping the gymnasts improve their techniques in each skill while trying to keep each training session fun & enjoyable.

Zhou Ying (Agape Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy)

Zhou Ying, a renowned national rhythmic gymnastics coach and FIG judge in Singapore, began her journey in the sport at age 4. With over 18 years of experience, she's a distinguished representative of the Shanghai Rhythmic Gymnastics Team and continues to pursue the sport with a burning passion.

Zhou Ying, armed with a bachelor's degree in sports coaching, brings determination, broad perspective, and innovative thinking to her role. These traits also aided in her preparing the Singaporean gymnastics team for prestigious events like the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and SEA Games.