VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Kristy helps “Physie” thrive in Dubbo
If you want something done, ask a busy person. Mum of four, Kristy Hubbard, fits that bill and despite a full life-schedule she makes time to volunteer for Orana Physical Culture, Dubbo.
The club honoured her at the end of 2021 as Club Person of the Year for a long list of worthwhile reasons which are testament to her passion for the sport of physical culture. Dubbo Photo News caught up with Kristy to ask about her role.
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What is Orana Physical Culture?
‘Physie’ is a fusion of different dance styles to popular music designed to increase strength, fitness and flexibility. Each age group learns 5 different routines and girls and ladies can go on and compete against others their own age from other clubs right around the country. BJP Physie has been going in Australia for 129 years and has evolved over the years to continue to inspire generations.
Orana club is one of 130 clubs nation-wide and was formed in 2018. We currently have approx. 100 members ranging from pre-schoolers to ladies and 6 teachers in total.
What motivated you to volunteer for the club and how long have you been doing it?
I’m passionate about the girls having fun first and foremost but love to see them grow and develop with positive body image, confidence, body coordination and the friendships formed.
What roles do you have as a volunteer with the club?
I currently teach the 5 to 10 years but also love helping with our other age groups from the sparkles pre-schoolers right through to our ladies.
How important are volunteers to the running of club?
As a not-for-profit club, many hands make light work. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing volunteer committee to cover all the many and varied behind the scenes jobs that are equally as important.
What do you love about your volunteering?
Definitely seeing the hard work, we all put in pay off. The results at competitions is obviously one thing but the fun and the fitness and the friendships are just as vital.
What’s the most challenging aspect to it?
The mixture of abilities, personal goals and varying personalities can be challenging but also just as rewarding.
If you were encouraging someone to volunteer in any capacity, what would you tell them are the greatest rewards?
All sporting organisations need volunteers to fill all the critical roles to function. It’s so amazing to make a difference to people, to see the joy it brings and the physical benefits.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
I’m just so thankful for my very supportive family. I am lucky to have this opportunity to be able to teach the juniors all the fundamentals of Physie and all the lifelong benefits it has to offer and to make it positive, empowering and fun for all the girls. I’m so proud of our beautiful Orana Physie community – the committee, my co teachers (Mia, Sophie, Sarah, Jaimee, Sarah and Rhi) the parents and our members. I’m so proud to stand with you and share this journey together.