Georgia has been a member of Balgowlah Physie Club since she was three years old. She values the lasting friendships she has made through Physie and still competes with girls she started with all those years ago.
Over the years, Georgia has achieved outstanding personal success in Physie, placing at the Senior Opera House 11 times and representing the club in the prestigious "Grand Champion" final at the Opera House 3 times. Georgia now competes in the Open Ladies section and in 2022 was awarded National Champion for the Under 33 years.
Georgia is passionate about dance and has participated in jazz, modern and ballet from the age of six. She completed all ballet exams, up to and including Advanced 2. She has also trained as a fitness instructor.
In 2007, Georgia began teaching Physie and she is an inspiration for all our younger members. Georgia has taught across all age groups for Balgowlah Physie Club and is a knowledgeable and accomplished teacher. She currently teaches our 9-12 years, 13-14 years, 15-1st years, 2nd years, Novice and Open Senior classes.
I enjoy teaching Physie because I love watching the girls improve week by week and watching them grow every year into beautiful, confident young women.
Maxine’s love of Physie started when she was five years old and she enjoyed many happy years as a Balgowlah Junior. At the age of 16 she started teaching, as she wanted to pass on her skills and passion for Physie to others, so that they too could enjoy the experience. 40 years on, having shared in the lives of thousands of pupils on the Northern Beaches, she still loves her teaching role at Balgowlah.
Maxine currently teaches our Open Ladies classes and is a full-time Director of BJP Physie.
As an individual competitor Maxine won the prestigious title of Open Grand Champion three times, was nine times National Champion and three times national place getter. But her passion has always been in teaching.
Her mission is to give all students at whatever level, the confidence to perform with success and to enjoy the bond that grows with club teammates and teamwork.
I love teaching Physie because it gives me a chance to share my passion for Physie, promote good sportsmanship to all our club members, and to be a mentor to our very talented younger teachers.
Ellie started Physie at Balgowlah Club as a tiny 2-year-old because she was so eager to join in with her older sister, Georgia. She has been an outstanding Balgowlah Physie girl ever since competing in 38 teams for the club and placing at Nationals 10 times. She has also played a crucial role in the success of many of the Balgowlah Physie teams she has taught over the years.
Ellie returned to competing at Physie in 2023 after an injury and giving birth to her first child and received 1st Place in Zone and competed in Ladies Grand Final receiving National 6th place.
Ellie has her Bachelor of Education and is a qualified primary school teacher and is able to use her teaching knowledge as a Physie teacher. Ellie began teaching Physie in 2008 and she is currently teaching our Novice and; Intermediate Ladies. Ellie has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share to the benefit of the whole club.
I love teaching Physie because I believe in holistically educating young minds. To further develop children’s skills in teamwork, cognitive ability and social skills outside of the school setting. Physie promotes the importance of a growth mindset in students and how to achieve their goals through hard work and determination. Teaching ‘Physie’ is a true passion of mine, as I believe it builds upon developing a well-balanced happy child who has positive self-esteem in a safe and nurturing environment.
Nicole's journey with Balgowlah Physie began at a very young age, and from that moment, physie has been in her blood. Her mother, had been a part of the Balgowlah ladies teams when Nicole was young, so it was only natural that she followed in her footsteps. Nicole competed passionately through to her high school years before taking an extended break to pursue her career as a primary school teacher in Jindabyne.
In 2010, Nicole returned to Balgowlah Physie, rekindling her connection with the club as a novice lady. “Going back to Balgowlah Physie felt like coming home”. Today, she brings her love for physie and her teaching experience to the next generation of juniors.
Nicole now teaches the preschool, 5/6, and 7/8 classes, using her educational background to create engaging and inspiring lessons for her students. She believes that physie enhances coordination, fitness, and self-discipline, all of which help build confidence while also fostering teamwork and lasting friendships.
Nicole believes that once a physie girl, always a physie girl, and she’s proud to be part of a club that fosters such a strong sense of community and passion for the sport.
Physie builds confidence, connection, and lifelong friendships something I now pass on to every student I teach.
Summer began Physie at the age of 6 and has been a committed and passionate Physie girl ever since.
Summer is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of our senior class. She has proudly competed as a National Finalist every year of her physie career, demonstrating outstanding consistency and her long-term dedication to the sport. In addition, Summer has achieved placings at Nationals on four occasions.
Summer will be working with Balgowlah’s 9–12s and she is excited to begin her teaching journey and share her love of physie.
Outside of Physie, Summer works in childcare and holds a Diploma of Counselling, allowing her to bring a supportive, nurturing, and confidence-building approach to her classes.
I look forward to creating a supportive and nurturing environment in my classes, where students can grow and build confidence.