Examiners Profiles

Alex Otzen

Amy Philipsen

Iolanda Coffa

Iolanda has dedicated more than 50 years to the sport of calisthenics as a performer, coach, club principal, and examiner. Throughout her career, she successfully completed all ACF Pupil Skills levels and has been a passionate advocate for skills development, inspiring countless club members to participate in both the ACF Skills Program and the newly established CaliExams program.

In recognition of her commitment to her performer’s development, Iolanda was awarded Skills Coach of the Year in 2016. Building on this achievement, she became a Skills Examiner, further contributing her expertise to the program. As both a coach and examiner, Iolanda remains deeply committed to the ongoing growth and success of the CaliExams program, helping to foster excellence and confidence in the next generation of calisthenics participants.

Kelly Finlayson

Katrina Berryman

Katrina has been involved with calisthenics for well over 50 years, as a performer, coach, national educator and interstate mentor, competition convener, examiner and has been part of many committees including time as the Chair of the VCCA. Katrina coached all age groups from Division 10 through to Division 1, and has been a writer for many different adjudicators, both Victorian and interstate for over 20 years. She has recently progressed to become an ASCA adjudicator.

She started her journey to become an ACF examiner in 2019, but due to Covid interruptions, only just started examining in 2024. She is passionate about the new Cali Vic exam programs and promotes its structure and benefits at every opportunity.

Katrina's calisthenics achievements include – 2004 Level 2 Coach qualification, 2008 VCCA Development Coach of the Year, 2008 Volunteer of the Year Nominee, 2011 Service Recognition Award, 2013 Victorian Coach of the Year Award, 2014 National Coach of the Year Award, 2021 Service Award to Calisthenics Victoria, 2022 Calisthenics Victoria Life Membership.

With a passion for coach education, she hopes to continue to provide encouragement and support through examining and adjudicating, as calisthenics continues to develop and evolve.

Julie Fox

My life in calisthenics has rewarded me with exciting achievements as a performer and coach of a calisthenic college equivalent to Championship status, having gained accreditation as an Advanced 2 Adjudicator, and in 2024 became a Calisthenics Victoria Examiner for the recently created CaliExams program in Victoria, being approved to examine from Foundation 1 through to the Elite and Platinum Bar streams.

My background to support this appointment is set out below:

My belief is that an exam program is essential for the personal development of respective skills and personal achievement.
Appointed as an ACF Skills Examiner from Test One through to Gold Medal Honours in 1985.
Redeveloped the Aesthetic and Dance sections of the ACF Pupil Skills Program in 1995.
Appointed to the inaugural Examiner Advisory Board of the ACF Pupil Skills Program in 2000.
Extensive experience in examining all levels in the ACF program throughout Australia.
My contribution to the upgrading of the ACF Skills syllabus (and videos) was ongoing.
In 2024 co-produced a Medals program to ensure elite candidates in Victoria were not penalized by the removal of the ACF Skills program in Victoria as from November 2023 and were given the opportunity to complete their Medals training and performances through to Gold Medal with many obtaining Gold Medal with Honours.
Life Member of Calisthenics Victoria in 2015, Life Member of ASCA Victoria in 2018, ACF Life Membership in 2023, and Life Member of the Royal Academy of Dance.
My ongoing involvement with classical ballet, pilates, yoga and strength classes and a strong interest in music theatre and dance in general.

Andrea Philipsen

Kylie Pitruzello

Kylie has been involved in calisthenics for over 37 years as a performer, 30 years as a coach and in my recent years as a writer and examiner. She is still currently competing as a Master and is a mum to 3 daughters who perform across 3 different ages (currently) Examining has been such a rewarding path and has allowed her to further develop and part her depth of knowledge and experience into every aspect of Calisthenics. Through her examining role, Kylie is passionate about upholding standards while supporting the development of candidates and coaches alike.

As a pupil, coach, mentor and examiner Kylie is passionate about developing a lifelong appreciation for the discipline, teamwork and performance Calisthenics fosters. Her transition into coaching/examining allowed her to share this knowledge, guiding performers to achieve both technical excellence and confidence during their team lessons, solos classes and performances on stage.

Kylie is deeply committed to the continued growth of Calisthenics and values the opportunity to contribute through examining. She enjoys seeing the students hard work and dedication of coaches, as they present their skills and technique during their exams, and takes pride in offering constructive feedback that supports the ongoing development of the students in Calisthenics.

Lucinda Williams

Sarah Halbisch

Penny Doig

Roberta Dwyer Smith