GSAA would not be what it is today without the outstanding efforts of the founding and past board members. We’d also like to continue to recognise their efforts in growing the sport in Australia. Click here to view current Committee Members.
2017 – Present
President – Cheryl Schneider
Achievements
- IKSFA CMS LC
- Ketacademy MS LC
- Ketacademy CMS Snatch
- IUKL Rank 1 Snatch
- Represented Australia x 2 at IUKL World Championships
- Gold medal Women’s Snatch Arnold Classic 2016
- Gold medal Women’s Long Cycle Arnold Classic 2015
- Winner at Australian Nationals 2016 Snatch – Professional Division
- Coach at Lonedog
Qualifications
- Diploma of Management
- Certificate IV (Fitness)
- Certificate IV (Massage Therapy)
- Nutrition Coach
- IKSFA Certified Girevoy Sport Coach
- For further qualifications (lonedog.com.au/index.php/contact-us)
Contact
- Mobile: 0427 261 101
- Email: cheryl@lonedog.com.au
- Gym: Lonedog – 6/986 Carcoola St, North Albury, NSW
Vice President – Sharyn Mills
Public Officer – Saga Wessman
Qualifications
- Bachelor of sport science and international tourism management
Achievements
- Running a full marathon in 2014, climbed to Mt Everest basecamp, travelled to 40 countries
Contact
- Mobile: 0423408027
- Email: saaga88@hotmail.com
- Gym: Bodylanguage Personal training, Neutral Bay, Sydney
Secretary – Roger Saheli
- IUKL/IKSA Level 2 National Instructor GS Coach
- Certified Australian Kettlebell Instructor (AKI)
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Personal Trainer
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- TRX instructor
Contact
- Toughlovekettlebells.com.au
- Email: info@toughlovekettlebells.com.au
Treasurer and Support/IT – Roger Ruzzier
Membership Officer – Claire Maidment
Events Co-ordinator – Shannon Pigdon
2016
President – Jessica Wadd
Qualifications
- Cert 3&4 in fitness
- IKFF CKT 1&2
- Kettlebell Coach
Achievements
- First Australian female to compete with 2x24kg Biathlon
- CMS 2x24kg Biathlon (Keta academy)
- Represented Australia 3 times at IUKL World Championships
- Head Coach to team Kettlebell Jess
Contact
- Mobile: 0404142766
- Email: hello@kettlebelljess.com
Secretary – Kate Kraschnefski
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Diploma of Management
- Certificate IV (Fitness)
- Certificate IV (Massage Therapy Practice)
- Certificate IV (Training & Assessment)
- Nutrition Coach
- Level 1 Wellness Coach
- Level 1 – Kettlebell Teacher IKFF
Achievements
- Team Australia 2015 (Snatch)
- Silver Medal, Women’s Double Biathlon, Arnold Classic 2016
- AKA Ranking 2 – Double Biathlon
2013 – 2016
President – Jad Marinovic
- Founder of ‘Kettlebell Athletica’, Australia’s first Kettlebell Gym
- IUKL/IKSA Level 2 National Instructor GS Coach
- IKSFA Kettlebell Sport coach
- Certified Australian Kettlebell Instructor (AKI)
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Personal Trainer
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Professional Girevoy Sport Athlete
Contact
- Kettlebellathletica.com.au
- Email: info@kettlebellathletica.com.au
Vice President – Scott Carroll
Secretary – Roger Saheli
- IUKL/IKSA Level 2 National Instructor GS Coach
- Certified Australian Kettlebell Instructor (AKI)
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness – Personal Trainer
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- TRX instructor
Contact
- Toughlovekettlebells.com.au
- Email: info@toughlovekettlebells.com.au
Treasurer – Rebecca Dakers-Carroll
Science Advisor – James Ross
- James Ross has Completed a Masters in Exercise Science
(focusing on strength and conditioning) and is currently a
Masters of Exercise Science candidate, as well as a Candidate
for Master of Sport in Kettlebell Sport. - The focus of James’ research is the kettlebell snatch.
- James has a strong interest in Kettlebell Sport, Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning and competes at a National level.
Contact – www.gsscience.com
2008 – 2014
President – Paul Tucker
- The original Founder of GSAA.
- MB BS FRCPA , medical advisor to association
- Level 3 (International GS) IUKL/IKSA coach
- IKSFA Kettlebell Sport coach
- First Australian international Girevoy Sport Athlete (2006 , 2008)
- First CMS Long cycle 32+32kg
- First Australian delegate to IUKL
- Kettlebell sport advisor (Oceana) IKFF http://www.ikff.net/
Contact
- Tasmanian Kettlebells
- Email: tasgirevik@gmail.com
- Phone: 0417 557 527
Vice-President – Mick Valentine
- ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
- IKFF CKT Level 1
Contact
- Location: Sydney
- Email mickvalentine@gmail.com
- 0414694034
Other Past Committee Members
Membership and Records Officer – Vladimir Rakic
Public Officer – Nathan Lowe
- Background in kickboxing & boxing and Girevoy Sport instructor
- Designer of GSAA logo
- Location: Gosford , Sydney
- Email: slowe4200@yahoo.com.au