Contact  CALA 416-751-9823  CALA_AQUA@mac.com
to discuss your interest in joining this internationally recognized team of Aquafitness Trainers.

CALA is now accepting pre-screening applications for CALA Members
 interested in joining the CALA Trainer Team

Train the Trainer  Pre-screening

Download a copy of the PRE-SCREEN process 
Complete and submit the required information by June 1, 2022.
Prerequisite: CALA Aquafit Instructor Certification
CALA is always looking to expand their Training and Assessor Teams. CALA is specifically looking for individuals who love to facilitate courses and who understand the holistic philosophy of CALA - integrating the mind thinking, body moving and spirit soaring while promoting the joy of movement in water.

President, Founder and Owner
Kopansky, Charlene, Founder and President 

Charlene Kopansky, Founder & President of CALA, B.Sc. Human Kinetics, B. Ed., CALA Inc. Founder & President. Charlene is a dynamic, dedicated individual who embodies a vision of excellence. Charlene taught high school Biology, Science & PHE as well as dance fitness classes at the university level. Her skills in dance choreography, water running, personal training, fitness and aqua fitness leadership have made her a popular presenter in Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Cuba, Dominican Republic, UK, Israel, South Africa & New Zealand. Awards include ‘Top Presenter’ and Presenter of the Year-Germany, Volunteer Recognition and Leadership Awards-OFC, Who’s Who of Canadian Women in Fitness- Chatelaine Magazine, Fitness Leader of the Year-Fitness Institute & Specialty Presenter of the Year canfitpro & SAFS Beta, Germany, canfitpro Lifetime Achiever Award, BCRPA Trainer

Charlene Kopansky B.Sc. Human Kinetics, B. Ed., Présidente et fondatrice de CALA Inc. Charlene est une personne dynamique et engagée qui personnifie la vision de l’excellence. Charlene a enseigné au secondaire la biologie, les sciences et l’Éducation physique ainsi que des cours de conditionnement physique sur musique au niveau universitaire. Ses compétences en chorégraphie, course aquatique, entrainement personnel, conditionnement physique et aquaforme ont fait d’elle une conférencière appréciée au Brésil, Trinidad et Tobago, Mexique, Australie, Allemagne, Cuba, République Dominicaine, Angleterre, Israël, Afrique du Sud, Nouvelle Zélande. Ces reconnaissances professionnelles inclues « Meilleure conférencière » et Conférencière de l’année- Allemagne, Reconnaissance bénévole et Leadership-OFC, Who’s Who Femmes canadiennes en conditionnement physique – Châtelaine magazine, Instructeur de conditionnement physique de l’année-Fitness Institute & Conférencière spécialiste de l’année-CFP.

Master Trainers
Harries, Dylan, [B. Rec; B.Sc. (HK); C.A.T; CSCC)] CALA Master Trainer and Creative Director


Dylan is a former 4-time Canadian Artistic Roller Skating Champion. He travels the world educating and inspiring fitness leaders and athletes with his passion, high energy, sound technique and wild creativity. With 28 years of professional experience, Dylan is the Specialty Master Trainer for CALA Inc., the Senior Director at Body Rock Fitness International and the Health & Fitness Coordinator at Dovercourt Recreation Centre. In his spare time, he is a renowned athletic trainer and performance coach to national and international level figure and roller skaters. He is Canfitpro (PTS/FIS), CALA (all streams), Pilates (YMCA USA), Barre Above (Master Trainer), Tabata BC & GX (Master Trainer), SPI (Level 2), YMCA (all streams), Bender Ball (Master Trainer), Spinning (Star 2), TRX (Level 1), Hydrorider (Canadian Master Trainer), AquaMat (Canadian Master Trainer), Balletone (Trainer), Extreme HIIT Chaos (Trainer), Bosu Balance Trainer (Instructor), AEA (Aqua Yoga/ Hydrorevolution) and NCCP (Level 2 – Inline and Roller) certified.

Download a list of available CALA workshops Dylan Harries (Master Trainer) offers.  If you see anything of interest, please forward your wish list to CALA.
Queen, Jennie,  CALA Master Trainer

Jennie Queen, Master Trainer has over 20 years of experience in developing, training, presenting & teaching many aspects of fitness & aquatic programming. Jennie has a passion for everything aquatic & fitness. Jennie is a true visionary & leader in the industry & a Recreation Supervisor with the City of Ottawa. Along with her many aquatic related certifications, she is a certified Aqua fitness Leader, Assessor & Trainer with CALA, & a Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer CFP and SPI & holds a Diploma in Fitness & Lifestyle Management. Jennie enjoys continually educating & challenging herself to stay informed & up to date with the fitness industry.

Jennie Queen WAvec plus de 20 années d’expérience dans le développement, la formation, la présentation et l’enseignement de nombreux aspects du conditionnement physique aquatique et la programmation, elle a une passion pour tout ce qui est aquatique et conditionnement physique. Jennie est une véritable visionnaire et leader dans l’industrie et une superviseure des loisirs à la Ville d’Ottawa. Avec ses nombreuses certifications liées aquatiques, elle est une instructeur de conditionnement physique certifiée en aquaforme, évaluatrice et formatrice CALA, et entraineur personnel PCP et SPI et détient un diplôme en Fitness & Lifestyle Management. Jennie est toujours à l’affut des nouvelles formations et reste informée des nouveautés dans le domaine du conditionnement physique.
McKeown, Katherine, CALA Master Trainer and Certification Coach

Katherine McKeown, Master Trainer and Certification Coach is a very proud member of the CALA Trainer Team. Katherine brings an infectious enthusiasm, sense of humour and a deep desire to further her own learning every day. Her greatest strength is her insatiable curiosity about how concepts can be presented with relevance and heart in limitless ways according to the unique creativity which resides in all of us. Having been a fulltime teacher for 30 years, she brings considerable insight into the process of learning and the critical importance of celebrating the gifts, skills and abilities of all learners through a Holistic lens. Katherine offers numerous workshops that you can host at your facility.  Katherine can create a workshop specific to your facilities needs. 

Download a list of available CALA workshops Katherine McKeown (Master Trainer) offers. If you see something of interest, please forward your wish list to CALA.
Kristin Murphy, Kristin Murphy, CALA Trainer has been passionately involved in the fitness industry for two decades. She began her journey as an aqua fitness instructor through CALA, and then expanded into land fitness with the LesMills programs and now enjoys teaching a variety of freestyle programs. She graduated with a Degree in Translation, which helps in her day -to-day work as a Project and Policy Coordinator with Transportation Services at the City of Ottawa. She is certified in various disciplines including Aqua fitness (CALA), Spinning®, TRX®, Fitness Instructor Specialist (CFP). She is now a Master Trainer for Tabata Bootcamp™ and Barre Above™ as well as a trainer, presenter and assessor for CALA. She continuously finds ways to help her participants and students challenge and better themselves. As a wife and mother of 2 young girls, Kristin is always on the go, incorporating fitness into every aspect of her life. Kristan is available to deliver many workshops Download Kristin’s list of workshops she can facilitate on ZOOM or On-Site.
Notargiovanni, Karl, CALA Master Trainer  

Karl Notargiovanni, Acupuncturist, B.F.A. Choreography; CALA Trainer; Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Co-Author of CALA Aqua Yoga Specialty Course l. Karl is skilled at blending several disciplines to connect movement, memory and imagery encouraging the practice of engaging the body through consciousness. Teaching for many years, he has developed a unique perspective in his leadership. Karl is passionate about exploring these connections and sharing them through energetic classes and workshops

Karl Notargiovanni B.F.A. Chorégraphie; Formateur CALA; Massothérapeute, Instructeur de Yoga, Copropriétaire de “Yoga for the People”, Co- auteur du manuel de formation spécialisée CALA Aqua Yoga expérience de mouvement linéaire. Karl est doué pour intégrer plusieurs disciplines et les connecter à travers le mouvement, la mémoire et l’imagerie, encourageant la pratique d’engager le corps à travers la conscience. Enseignant depuis plus de 15 ans, il a développé l’excellence de son leadership. Karl est passionné par l’exploration des connections et les partage à travers l’énergie de ses courts et ateliers.
Graham, Jaye, CALA Trainer 

Jaye Graham is the owner of "H2O Works Canada" since 2010. Jaye has worked extensively with those having degenerative conditions, spinal cord injuries, stroke, frozen shoulder issues, surgeries such as hip and knee replacements, athletes and ageing individuals.  She is a CALA, Trainer, Facilitator, and Assessor for Group Aqua Fitness, Water Running, and Healing Waters: Post Rehab.  Jaye is the lead instructor for the University of Guelph for their Water Rehabilitation program and instructs a variety of aquafitness classes for the university plus the City of Guelph. Jaye is a Third Degree Black Belt Sensei, enjoys hosting International Students, has 2 grown children plus 2 fur babies.   
Murphy, Kristin, CALA Trainer

Kristin has been passionately involved in the fitness industry for two decades. She began her journey as an aqua fitness instructor through CALA, and then expanded into land fitness with the LesMills programs and now enjoys teaching a variety of freestyle programs. She graduated with a Degree in Translation, which helps in her day to day work as a Project and Policy Coordinator with Transportation Services at the City of Ottawa. She is certified in various disciplines including Aqua fitness (CALA), Spinning®, TRX®, Fitness Instructor Specialist (CFP). She is now a Master Trainer for Tabata Bootcamp™ and Barre Above™ as well as a trainer, presenter and assessor for CALA. She continuously finds ways to help her participants and students challenge and better themselves. As a wife and mother of 2 young girls, Kristin is always on the go, incorporating fitness into every aspect of her life.

Download a list of available CALA workshops Kristin Murphy offers. If you see something of interest, please send your wish list to CALA.
Northcott, Linda, CALA Trainer  

Linda Rampen honours degree from Ontario College of Arts, involved in water – as a lifeguard, instructor & aquatic assistant supervisor. Worked at Oakville Pain Rehab Clinic for 10 years gaining insight in the post rehab field. Specializes in CALA Healing Waters program, also an advanced LSS instructor trainer. Linda programs the only Municipal Therapy Pool in Mississauga.
Dianne Levy CALA Trainer Active and certified as a CALA aquafitness instructor, developing programs and mentoring new leaders at a variety of pools in Nova Scotia since 2002. Currently teaching at Acadia University and Hants Aquatic Centre. I have been an instructor of aquafit for 35 plus years in Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Instructor-Trainer with the Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance since 1996 and with the Lifesaving Society and the Canadian Red Cross for over 35 years. I have developed comprehensive aquafit programs and aquafit instructor training for the Sackville Sports Stadium in Nova Scotia from 1989 - 1996. Affiliated with BCRPA from 1997 – 2001 providing Basic Fitness Theory and the Aquafitness Specialty at Simon Fraser University, and various facilities on the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island as well as delivering Aquafit instructor workshops. Taught Aquafit at Simon Fraser University and for North Vancouver Recreation. I am Affiliated with the Nova Scotia Fitness Association from 2001 – 2015 as a member of the professional development committee and as a provider of Basic Fitness Theory and the Aquafitness Specialty as well as delivering sessions at conferences and PD days for instructors.
Netzer, Oded, CALA International Trainer (Israel)

Oded Netzer, lives in Raanan Town. In the past-long he was a 10k-Marathone distance runner.

Works as Fitness coach since 1995 and an Aqua fitness coach since 2001.  Oded is AEA andCALA certifications.  He has 15 hours of teaching aqua fitness in Raanana and Hertzliya pools, with growing number of participants.

Oded is the CALA presentor in Israel since 2010,and promotes the GAF andTFI method in Israel.

Until now there are 50 students in Israel that use this method successfully.
Every year Oded and THe CALA team celebrates the Aquathone day in Raanana and Hertzliya pools.