Meet the Instructors

CHAD HAS A PADDLE

My Sup journey began in front of a Costco paddleboard display in 2014 and I fell in love with the sport on my first paddle. Since then, stand-up paddleboarding has taken me around the world and I never leave home without a SUP. I’ve paddled in the US, New Zealand, France, Belize, Japan, Laos, 4 Canadian provinces and one territory to date. As a Paddle Canada certified Advanced Flatwater SUP Instructor I seek to empower others to embark on their own SUP adventures, no matter how big or small their goals may be

Summerside!!! I absolutely love having the opportunity to teach in your beautiful community and share my love for High Fitness. It feeds my soul and challenges me in ways I didn’t know it would. Currently I’m teaching the format HIGH, a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop hour of cardio & toning tracks. We move and groove to current hits, oldies and everything in between. The choreographed moves are repetitive, easy to follow and adaptable to all levels of fitness. You can go high or low as you listen to your body and what feels right for you. Anyone regardless of dancing skill, coordination, physical ability, size or shape can participate. Can’t wait to see you in class and keep you eyes out for my free class at the beginning of each session. Follow me at highfitchrista on Instagram. 

Welcome, fellow yogis! I’m Samantha Dale, a dedicated yoga teacher with a passion for helping adults and kids of all ages discover the transformative power of yoga. With over a decade of experience practicing and teaching yoga, I bring a blend of wisdom, compassion, and joy to my classes. My journey with yoga began as a form of self-care and healing, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this practice with others.

In my classes, you can expect a balanced and mindful approach to yoga, incorporating breath awareness, alignment, and meditation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, I offer modifications and variations to suit every body and ability level. My teaching style is rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa traditions, with an emphasis on building strength, flexibility, and inner resilience.

I believe that yoga is more than just a physical practice – it’s a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through asana, pranayama, and meditation, we cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves, our breath, and the present moment. My goal is to create a supportive and nurturing space where you can explore, grow, and find balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Join me on the mat and let’s embark on this journey together toward greater peace, vitality, and well-being!

Hi! I’m Samm and I’ve been skating since I was 4 years old and have been playing hockey for 15 years! I’ve spent most of my life on the ice, playing every regular season and spending the off-season playing spring hockey, 3-on-3, inline hockey, ball hockey, and going to camps! I started hockey at 4 and became a full-time goalie by the time I was 6. As a goalie, I had to learn to be the best skater on my team and continue developing my strength and skills as I got older! I’ve played on numerous teams over the years, including the Northern Alberta Selects and the Edmonton AAA Royals! Now I play on a women’s team and coach with the same hockey association I grew up with! I am also working on my Bachelors degree to become a teacher! I’m so excited for this program and can’t wait to run all the fun drills I did when I was still learning to skate!

Truus Verkley is the artistic director of Puddle of Mud Productions and has been teaching students of all ages for more than 17 years. Truus has created and implemented arts education programs in schools (K-12), daycares, community centers and community programs in both Calgary and Edmonton and often works as an artist in residence with students. Creativity is very important to her and the programs she creates, and this what she builds the foundation of Puddle of Mud's 'fun-first' programs on.

I brought Sportball to Edmonton in 2008 and have loved it from the start. I have coached Sportball and ran the company since 2008. I have worked for NBC Basketball camps for 20 years and have been directing camps in Edmonton since 2009. My mission is to have every child who I lead feel loved and encouraged. I want them to be confident in who they are and be excited to attack life with an adventurous outlook. I do this by delivering excellent educational instruction that builds their confidence and by giving them constant encouragement.

Karate instructor with over 30 years of karate experience, third level black belt ("sandan"). My goal is to spread the spirit, history, culture, and techniques of karate as well as educate students in the traditional Kyokushin style, ultimately training their hearts and bodies to become equally strong fighters and peaceful individuals. Founder of "Friendly Eagle Kyokushin Karate School", as well as "Friendly Eagle Software", "Eagle GPS" and "Friendly Eagle Farms".

Everyone has the potential to learn and practice karate. We have fun from time to time, but training is pretty rigorous and strict, starting with the most basic technique and gradually evolving towards learning the advanced ones while strengthening the mind and body. OSU!