HEAD ASSOCIATE - Tracey tighe

Tracey commenced Physie from an early age in her hometown of Dubbo and continued attending classes on moving to Newcastle for University.

After settling in Maitland and a break to have children she returned to physie with a real passion. Striving to do her best and be the best role model she can for her two daughters. Tracey loves the Maitland Physie Club and what it has become since her and her sister Kerry opened the doors in 2018. In 6 short years Tracey is proud of the success the club has enjoyed but more importantly the community it has made. In the heart of Maitland for the people of Maitland and surrounds.

Tracey loves sharing her passion for physie with her students young and old providing each member with a welcoming place to come and enjoy all the benefits physie has to offer. Tracey loves to challenge all her students to strive and achieve their goals in a supportive environment for all. Tracey will lead the Junior and Senior sections in 2024.

Associate - Kerry Bellette

Physical Culture has been a life-long passion for Kerry, having started at the Dubbo Physical Culture Club at the age of seven.

Kerry loves to teach foundations of Physie to girls and women of all ages. She firmly believes that building a strong foundation with Physical Culture will allow all women to achieve their life goals.

Kerry is looking forward to getting back into teaching in 2024 after taking 2023 off to focus on family.

Kerry looks forward to guiding our ladies in 2024.

Associate - Ann

Ann started Physie as a 4 year old and continued for several years, where her love for Physie excellence and friendships began. After a break she came back to Physie as a Novice lady in 2017 and found her passion.

Ann has enjoyed her success as a junior and a lady, but just as importantly she loves what it has done for her fitness, strength and resilience that is so important for girls and busy mothers alike. She loves seeing the special friendships that the girls develop through Physie, and watching them come to class each week so excited and enthusiastic.

Her passion for Physie will stay strong as she is determined to still be doing it in her 80s. Ann loves empowering girls and ladies to achieve their own excellence, sportsmanship, strength and fitness. She has taken pride in her own daughter competing at Nationals over the last four years.

Ann will co-teach the 9-12 years and Ladies sections.

Associate - Rebecca

Maitland Physie welcomes Bec to the associate ranks in 2024. Bec returned to Physie on the commencement of Maitland Physie in 2018 after enjoying Opera House representation at a young age.

Bec can’t wait to take on the teaching role in 2024, she sees the benefits Physie brings to her and her beautiful daughters and can’t wait to help our juniors shine in 2024.

Bec will co-teach the 5-8 year section.

Associate - Mia

Mia is a passionate dancer with over 25 years of Physie experience, dancing since she was 3 years old. 2024 will be the beginning of a new adventure on Mia’s Physie journey with 2024 marking her debut as a Physie Teacher.

Mia has experience teaching swimming, karate and working with children an young people as a paediatric therapist. Mia is a strong contributor to the Physie community attending as many competitions as possible to show her support and cheer on the girls and ladies.

Mia is looking forward to getting back to the basics of Physie and sharing her knowledge and experience. Call her crazy but she does love a good march!

Mia will co-teach the 2nd year to Open Senior section.

Assistant - Courtney

Courtney has found a home at Maitland Physie. A place to fuel her passion for Physie in a welcoming and supportive environment. Courtney works hard and strives for excellence on her own Physie journey and brings those key qualities to her teaching.

Courtney is caring, kind and loves to work with our junior members to increase skills and confidence. Courtney leads our Maitland Mermaids.

Assistant - Lauren

Lauren began physie when she was just 4 years old in Moree, where she grew up, and hasn’t stopped since!

She has been doing physie for over 25 years, and 2024 will be her 10th year of teaching. Having a range of experience in both regional- and city-based clubs, Lauren’s favourite thing about teaching is helping girls achieve their goals. There’s nothing more rewarding than working with someone to reach their dreams - whether that be making friends in a fun class, or winning a national title!

As an exercise and sport scientist, Lauren is excited to use her knowledge to aid in the improvement of fitness and flexibility, as well as technical dance technique and performance. She can’t wait to jump right into the Maitland Physie community!

Lauren will co-teach the 13-1st year section.

Assistant - Georgia

Georgia started Physie from the age of 5 and fell in love with dancing and performing.

Now a senior, Georgia loves being a positive role model for the junior members of Maitland Phyise. Georgia has enjoyed success on her own Physie journey and loves to participate in the sport with her mum and sister.

Georgia has a special spot for her Maitland Mermaids and can’t wait to progress on her teaching journey in 2024. Georgia will assist with the junior sections.