About Us

About Us
Discover the Grace and Skill of Rhythmic Gymnastics
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Explore the captivating world of rhythmic gymnastics, a dynamic and competitive sport blending the finesse of dance with gymnastic prowess.

GOLD REEF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS WALL OF FAME

Highest ranking competition that the gymnast attended

Renata Bormann – African Championships – 1995 – First Rhythmic Gymnast to receive Protea colours

Andrea Schermoly – Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur

Kim Baldry - Commonwealth Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur

Belinda Potgieter – World Games in 2001 in Akita Japan

Kiara Barnes – African Championships 2002 in Algeria

Stephanie Sandler – Olympic Games in 2004 – Athens Greece

Shalene Arnold – Commonwealth Games in 2006 in Sydney Australia

Renate Jansen van Rensburg – World Championships in 2001 Spain

Odette Richard - Olympic Games in 2008 – Beijing China

Erin Wakefield – World Championships in 2018 – Sofia Bulgaria

Aimee van Rooyen – Youth Olympic Games in 2010 – Singapore

Julene van Rooyen – Commonwealth Games in 2014 – Glasgow Scotland

Kayla Rondi – Commonwealth Games in 2022 in Birmingham England

Junior Group participated in African Championships in Tunisia in 2000

Shalene Arnold

Heather Malek

Belinda Potgieter

Renate Jansen van Rensburg

Odette Richard

Senior Group participated at the African Championships in 2020

Magreet van Wyk

Morongoa Mokholoane

Hannah Cawood

Karishma Naicker

Kerryn Cowper

Junior Groups participated at the 4 Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics competition in Florida America in 1999

Coached by Maureen van Rooyen

Heather Malek

Corinne Lalouette

Jessica Bermont

Danielle Esau

Shalene Arnold

Belinda Potgieter

Junior group participated at the African Championships in Senegal 2004

Coached by Heather Malek

Ade van Heerden

Claudia Rodrigues

Misha Nel

Janine Janssen

Rebekah Trebble

Junior group participated at the African Championships in Egypt 2018

Coached by Julene van Rooyen

Morongoa Mokholoane

Danielle van der Merwe

Carmen Jooste

Hannah Cawood

Kerryn Cowper

Our History
Our program introduces girls to this exhilarating discipline using five distinct hand apparatus – rope, hoop, ball, clubs, and ribbon – all performed in sync with enchanting music. Rhythmic gymnastics cultivates essential physical attributes such as strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and balance.

Precise coordination, extraordinary results.

Meet our team

Maureen van Rooyen
Maureen van RooyenCoach
With over three decades of coaching experience, Maureen has nurtured the talents of numerous Junior and Senior National Team members in South Africa. Her coaching journey spans three Olympic Games, three Commonwealth Games, and several World Championships. Maureen finds profound joy in witnessing a child's growth and has been a constant pillar of support for rhythmic gymnasts throughout their careers.
Aimee van Rooyen
Aimee van RooyenCoach
Aimee, hailing from Gold Reef, commenced her international competitive journey at just 11 years old. Recognized as an international High-Performance gymnast, she has represented her country at the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. With 18 years immersed in the sport, Aimee delivers top-notch coaching to girls of all levels.
Julene Ehlers
Julene EhlersCoach
Julene is the owner and head coach of our Cape Town branch. Hailing from Gold Reef, Julene commenced her international competitive journey at just 11 years old. Recognized as an international High-Performance gymnast, she has represented her country at Commonwealth Games, and 3 World Championships. With 19 years immersed in the sport, Julene delivers top-notch coaching to girls of all levels.