Recreational Gymnastics Staff
Barb Vadovicova-Fong
Kindergym and Recreational Director
Barbara was born in Slovakia and was a member of Slovak National team for more than 10 years in three different sports, Artistic Gymnastics, Acrobatic Rock and Roll and Gymnastics Aerobics, Barb obtained her Masters degree in Physical Education and Sport in 1995 from Comenius University in Slovakia and later obtained her doctorate degree in the field of Kinanthropology - Sport Biomechanics (Artistic Gymnastics specialization) in 2001. Barb coached National gymnasts in Rekyavik, Iceland before moving to Canada in 2001. She has been with Flicka since 2005 and is the heart and soul of our Recreation and Kindergym programs.
Adrienne Cafe
Adrienne has been involved in gymnastics for most of her life. She loves coaching because she loves the sport and enjoys helping others achieve their goals.
Brittany Stansfield
Brittany was a Flicka gymnast when she was younger. She enjoys coaching because she likes teaching kids all about gymnastics. She plans to attend Capilano University to study business.
Rachel Warwick
Rachel was a Flicka gymnast for most of her childhood. She began volunteer coaching at the age of 14 and enjoys teaching her gymnasts how to have fun and be successful. Rachel is currently studying at Capilano University.
Susy Lamb
Susy is a former high school level gymnast who trained at Flicka. She is in the 4th year of her Psychology degree at UBC and enjoys working with kids.
Charlotte Mah
Charlotte began her gymnastics career in Singapore before moving to Flicka. She is currently studying Kinesiology at SFU and loves combining the sport of gymnastics with teaching kids.
Brittany Carniato
Brittany is a former gymnast who is currently studying to become a personal trainer. She enjoys watching her gymnasts improve and finds it rewarding to be a part of each child's success.
Christina Lane
Christina is a former high school level gymnast who trained at Flicka. She recently finished her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Geography and really enjoys working with kids.
Ivana Gondekova
Ivana is originally from Slovakia and has attended university in both Slovakia and Canada. She has been working with children for the past 10 years and enjoys inspiring her gymnasts and passing on her knowledge.
Karolina Kanios
Karolina is a former Flicka gymnast who still enjoys learning new skills! She is currently finishing high school and enjoys helping her gymnasts have fun and learn new things.
Kristy Inouye
Kristy is a former Flicka gymnast who competed at the National level. She is currently in her last year at high school. Kristy enjoys coaching as it allows her to maintain her connection with the sport and teach other kids all about something that was such a big part of her life.