Alex Bittermann
Executive Director

Alex has been the ED of Halton Hills Gymnastics since 2021. Before joining the gymnastics world, Alex had worked with youth, non-profit organizations all over the country for almost two decades! From Youth Soccer in Cambridge, Ontario, to Ultimate Frisbee in Toronto, Ontario and Tennis Club management in Calgary, Alberta. Alex also had a long foray into private, gym management, managing multiple GoodLife Fitness’ in both Calgary and Toronto. He even had a stint as an entrepreneur running his own craft brewery!

Alex brings his love of sport and fitness to HHGC, coupled with his passion to ensure youth stay active in a safe and positive environment. You’ll see him most evenings and weekends talking to the kids or greeting parents; feel free to stop by and say hi!

Xhosa Baker
Director, Competitive Programs & Head Coach

Xhosa started gymnastics at HHGC more than 15 years ago and she grew up to be a high-performance Level 10 gymnast. She also did high-performance Acro Gymnastics competing at some international competitions representing Canada. She brings more than 8 years of coaching experience, more than 15-year of experience as a gymnast and a big smile every day. We believe that our gymnasts will have a great role model and leader in growing in this beautiful sport of gymnastics.

Barb Cameron
Office Manager

Barb has been with the Halton Hills Gymnastis Centre for 24 years and has over 20 years of coaching experience. Barb is a Certified Level 1 Women's Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline coach and has been involved in everything from Coaching, Rec Director, leading fundraising initiatives, Volunteer recruitment and running the day to day operations of the facility. Barb the number 1 fan of all the gymnasts in our club and gets excited for each athlete as they master new skills. She is an avid sportsperson and the Office Manager.

Emily Danecker
Director of Parent Relations and Recreational Programs

Emily started gymnastics when she was three years old and immediately fell in love with the sport. She competed in women's artistic gymnastics for many years before finishing her competitive career at the age of 22. Since then, she has kept active by participating in competitive cheerleading with Brock University and local all-star teams. Emily has over a decade of coaching experience, is a fully Level.2 Certified W.A.G Coach and has worked in many areas of gymnastics including, competitive, recreational, trampoline, tumbling, and more!

 Taylor McLaughlin
Assistant Recreational Director

Taylor has been at Halton Hills Gymnastics Centre since she was 4 years old. She participated in recreational gymnastics until moving to one of our Interclub groups at 13. She still loves to fit in a gymnastics practice when she can. Taylor has been coaching since 2017 and is Level 2 WAG trained, Level 1 Trampoline certified, and Active Start certified. You’ll see Taylor out on the floor coaching, managing parties and Kids Nights, and helping to answer questions. Taylor's passion for content creating has led her to put her best work into our social media here at HHGC.