About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Crystal is a 2000 Canadian Olympic team member, 2 x World Championship team member, and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist. She has been involved in gymnastics since the age of five, in capacities including gymnast, coach, judge, and parent. Crystal lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with her 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. They are also competitive gymnasts at the Halifax ALTA Gymnastics Club.
In 2022, at the age of 39, Crystal competed as an Elite gymnast and placed 16th AA in Canada. In 2023, she competed at the National Championships as a Level 10, and placed 8th on floor. She continues participating in the sport as a fun way of keeping active and hopes to inspire others to do what they love, regardless of age. Crystal is known for her unique, eye-catching moves and creative floor choreography.
At ALTA Gymnastics Club, she coaches a wide range of ages and levels, including parents and toddlers up to adults. She also coaches a group of level 9/10. She loves to share her joy for the sport and allow others to feel a sense of challenge and satisfaction when learning something new.