Jo Walsh - LADIES

When Jo’s Mum first dressed her in a leotard at four years of age, little did she know that 'Physie' would become part of her life for the next 50 years. Jo has performed competitively as both a Senior and a Ladies competitor. In 2008 Jo was crowned 'Ladies National Champion' in the Over 43’s section, then to her delight was 'Ladies National Champion' in the Over 53’s section consecutively in 2012 & 2013.  

She has been teaching for over 25 years. Jo’s ladies have achieved some wonderful results both individually and in Team contests which has helped place her Ladies in the “Championship” section for team competitions – the highest honour in physie events.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Jo has an enthusiasm and love for the sport that she hopes to pass on to her ladies no matter at what level they wish to compete. However, her philosophy for physie is not only to be competitive and get fit but to have fun and enjoy yourself while making many new and lifelong friends.

CATHERINe carney - JUNIORS, SENIORS & LADIES

I started physical culture at the age 3 and have loved it from the word go! Throughout my physie career to date, I have won 6 National Championships and have won many team Championships.

I have always been involved in Physie, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Cheerleading and although those days have gone, my physie is still stronger than ever. I just love the adrenalin rush when I step out on the floor to compete. And as a mother of 3, I was lucky enough to have a little physie girl to enjoy this wonderful sport with.

JO REESON - Juniors

Jo’s physie journey started at the age of three years. Since then her love and passion for Physie has grown stronger over the years and is evident in her friendships and both personal and team achievements throughout her physie career.

Jo has had experience competing at the highest level and was a regular competitor at the National Physie Finals at the Opera House in both Junior and Senior years. Through years of dedication, Jo has won 2 National Championships.

She understands how significant the role of a physie teacher can play during a girls life, as she has had some very influential teachers who have made an enormous impact in her life’s direction. Jo is looking forward to being part of the magical physie journey in many girls lives and hopes to make the same impact on them.

KARA HALL - JUNIORS

Kara's Physie journey started at the age of 3, where she fell in love with not only the style of dance, but the amazing life-long friendships she has made along the way.

Kara has loved competing in both individual and team competitions throughout her 29 years. One of her recent highlights was winning our Under 33 ladies zone competition and then going on to make the national finals at Homebush. To top of the 2016 physie year, her Ladies Under 33's team placed first in Championship Grade. One of physic's highest accomplishments. 

Kara's love for physie continues to grow year after year, especially now that she is a mother to two beautiful daughters. Kara looks forward to sharing the physie journey with them and all of the members and friends at The Point Physie.

JULIE HANNON-RUDD - SENIORS

Julie started Physie when she was 6 years old but after 3 years turned her focus to other forms of dance including ballet, jazz and contemporary. In ballet she received honours in all grade exams 2–8 and is a certified RAD teacher. She returned to Physie as a Senior in 2007, placing second at nationals and has won her Open Senior section.

She still has a great love of contemporary dance and in 2010 successfully auditioned and performed for a company called Twisted Element in a production called, ‘Ostara’. She says if she could do it all over again she wouldn’t have given up physie as a child. Julz believes it’s such a special sport that has given her so many incredible friendships and the ability to now keep dancing throughout her adult life.

Julz feels honoured to also share her love of this sport with others. She loves to teach and bring out the best in each individual to help them achieve their goals - whatever those goals may be.

AMIE HANNON-RUDD - SENIORS

NatALIE Grzetic - preschoolerS & juniors

Natalie began her physie when she was just 3 years of age in the tiny tots class with her sister. She loved it & has done physie ever since. In 2021, Natalie took on the role of Stretch, Marching & Technique Teacher for all of our Junior members resulting in a great improvement for these girls. Natalie is a passionate and enthusiastic Associate, who loves teaching our Preschoolers and Juniors.

Natalie has competed at Nationals in Juniors, Seniors and Ladies, also performing with BJP at the Netball World Cup, walking out with the Aussie Diamonds at the Opening Ceremony. Natalie placed 3rd in the Under 33s Ladies National competitions in 2023.

KIM GERARD - LADIES