Hi, my name is Kim and I have been coaching for over 15
years.  Gymnastics was always a major
part of my life growing up. My grandparents started the gymnastics club in my
small town and my mom continued it as I grew up. I competed until I was 12
then transitioned to coaching. It is an awesome sport and the best for body
awareness and literacy!

My background experience with children comes from over 15 years of specializing as a children’s yoga teacher offering classes and programs in yoga studios, playschools, and schools in Edmonton and surrounding areas. As well as my work history which includes employment with Edmonton Public Schools, and Amiskwaciy Cultural Society Aboriginal HeadStart. I have worked in partnership with PALS program, ASHRAB Sports and Recreation for the Blind, Autism Services of Edmonton, Family Resources Services in Strathcona County and Leduc, and CHANGE health. I received my Early Childhood Education from Lethbridge College and Norquest College My free time is spent either teaching yoga or with my husband and our two children. I LOVE spending time outdoors especially in the mountains. I enjoy yoga, paddleboarding, biking, hiking, camping and my guilty pleasure reality TV. My philosophy around children’s learning is to provide an enriched learning environment which focuses on physical literacy, exploratory play, social/emotional literacy and early learning concepts. I feel honored to be taking on the role as Preschool Director at Salto and I will strive to provide a supportive and compassionate learning environment for your children to flourish and grow.

Aleesha has been involved in gymnastics since she was 5 years old and has trained in all different aspects of gymnastics including Artistic, Rhythmic, and Acro. She was a part of the Alberta North Medley that went to Helsinki, Finland as a part of Team Canada to perform at the World Gymnaestrada in 2015. She has been coaching gymnastics for 12 years including 18 months of coaching in China after graduating high school. Her goal is to create a fun and safe environment in her classes and to inspire a love of the sport within the kids she coaches.

Hi, my name is Tana Arcand, and I have been involved in the gymnastics world for over 40 years now.  I was a gymnast in my youth, when I was a part of the Saskatchewan provincial team, making nationals twice and was the provincial floor champion 2 times.  I have participated in the LOC of many AGF and GymCan events working the floor at provincials, westerns, Elite Canada and Nationals.  I have been coaching recreational gymnastics for 30 years in different clubs throughout Alberta, with a great passion for the kids and the sport.  Throughout my career I have coached some lower level competitive and all ages and levels of recreational gymnastics along with some rhythmic gymnastics and performance groups.  I have been the Recreation Director at Salto for 6yrs now, with a great family of coaches and athletes.  

I started Acro out in Saskatchewan in 2019 with a background in gymnastics administration and was also a long-time recreational coach before starting the Acro program. I also coached the Special Olympics swimming program for 5 years. I have my education degree and have the goal to work for Gymnastics Alberta in the future.

Rebecca (aka Coach Becky) is a Sherwood Park high school student who has been a part of the Salto community since her first Mat Mice class at 18 months old.  She later spent 7 successful years in the competitive acrobatics program, culminating in competing for Team Alberta and winning two gold medals at the Canadian National Championships.  She was known in the gym for her epic dive rolls, doing ‘the worm’ and never wasting an opportunity to bust out a Fortnite dance.  Rebecca is now completing the National Coaching Certification Program courses and is excited to be a part of the Salto coaching team.  She hopes to use her enthusiasm and experience to help the next generation of athletes meet their goals.

Born and raised in Sherwood Park, Alexa takes interest in gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, biking, long-boarding, and spending time with friends. She is very excited to be a part of the Salto family and hopes to spend lots of time learning and growing with the other coaches and students.

Hi, my name is Ainslee, and I started working at Salto in December 2023. I also have trained here for a year, and this will be my second year on the Acro team. I’ve found that Salto is a very positive place for me and for everyone that comes here. I was born and raised in Sherwood Park, and I am currently still in high school. I love to get creative with writing and drawing and love to explore different methods of arts and crafts. I find that gymnastics is a kind of starter sport, you can really branch into anything from it, and I find that very interesting.

Emma grew up in Edmonton and has been living in Sherwood Park since 2010. She started recreational gymnastics with Salto at the age of three and trained until 2021. Since then, she has been coaching recreational gymnastics with Salto. Along with gymnastics, Emma also did 13 years of competitive dance and has been skiing all her life. Salto has been home for Emma for over a decade and she hopes to create an environment where her students can thrive and have fun in gymnastics.

Hey I’m Carla, my friends call me Los!  I’m the coach with the (usually) pink hair.  I’ve been coaching at Salto for over 10 years and my claim to fame is that I can recite the alphabet backwards!

Growing up in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Helena has always loved gymnastics. Training 20+ hours a week from the age of 8-13, she has a very wide range of knowledge in the sport. Now a high school student, Helena is excited to be back at Salto not to train, but to coach.  She is very fortunate to be able to teach children about a sport she has always been passionate about. 

Hey, my name is Haley.  I have been a coach at Salto since the beginning of 2021.  I coach a variety of classes, from parkour to competitive.  I love helping athletes to become stronger & more confident in their capabilities!

Hi, I’m Isla and I started acrobatic gymnastics when I was 9 and competed for almost 4 years.  I now coach at Salto Gymnastics as a CIT for recreational gymnastics classes.

Raised in Sherwood Park, Nicole calls this community her home.  Nicole enjoys reading, writing, exercising, and spending her time outdoors. Nicole obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Politics, History, and Economics with Distinction at The King’s University in 2022.  She started her gymnastics journey as a recreational athlete at Salto Gymnastics Club and shortly thereafter, she joined the competitive gymnastics program.  After competing in gymnastics, in 2013 Nicole started coaching at Salto.  Nicole aspires to bring an upbeat personality and energy to each class in order to encourage a positive learning environment for her athletes.  Nicole believes that building solid foundations in gymnastics through strength, flexibility, and proper technique is best supported by encouraging positive mental fortitude in her athletes every day in training. Nicole cannot wait to see you in a gymnastics class!

Bailey started gymnastics at the age of three and moved to competitive training with Salto from the age of seven to seventeen. At the age of twelve, she began coaching on days she was not training.  In all, Bailey has been coaching with Salto for 27 years.

Hi, my name is Maisen, and I was a gymnast for ten years, seven of which I was in the competitive program.  I grew up loving the sport and invested much time into it. I retired at level 9 a couple of years ago, and now I will be going on my second year of coaching. I love coaching with the people who taught me the foundations of gymnastics when I was younger.  I love seeing the kids not only become better athletes but also become better people. I am very excited to see what the future holds and what will come for Salto and our athletes. 

Sophie has been involved with Salto for 18 years. Since she was two, she started training and then when she was old enough, she made the move to coaching.  She has been a coach here for 9 years now and she loves it!  For Sophie, there is nothing more fulfilling than watching an athlete accomplish their gymnastics goals and find joy in the same sport she loves.  When not at the gym, Sophie is going to school to become an elementary teacher!  She also loves to read books, watch TV and movies, and listen to music!