 2020-21 Membership Not Yet Submitted?
If any GymBC member club still has 2020-21 members to submit from summer registrations, please contact membership@gymbc.org ASAP to let us know.
GymBC is working on the Annual Report and require these numbers.
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 Trampoline Rules Webinar
In an effort to maintain safe environments and work within our new insurance policy’s limits, new Trampoline Use Rules for Public Access Programs (Birthday Parties, Drop-Ins, and Field Trips) must be followed by all GymBC member clubs.
The rules are available on our website.
Additionally, GymBC will be providing each member club with 2 hard copy posters of the rules that should be displayed near trampoline devices in member club facilities. Electronic versions of the posters are available on the GymBC website.
Webinar Information:
Further – GymBC will be hosting a webinar that explains the new rules and to answer any questions on:
Wednesday September 22nd from 1000-1100 AM.
Please use this link to sign up for the webinar!
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 National Coaches Week
It's National Coaches Week!
This week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and their communities across Canada. The annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by taking the time to say #ThanksCoach.
Make sure to tag us on social media (@gymnasticsbc) so we can repost your stories!
For detailed information on the week, please visit the CAC website: https://coach.ca/national-coaches-week.
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 Voicemail Issue Detected (Since Resolved)
On Monday (Sep 20, 2021), Gymnastics BC learned of an issue with our voicemail system that means some messages may not have reached the intended GymBC staff member over the prior 4-weeks.
If you left a voicemail with any of our staff and have not yet heard back, please contact them again as your message may not have been received.
Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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 Canadian Team Announced for the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The athletes, coaches, judges, and support staff who will represent Canada at the 2021 FIG World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, JPN from October 18th to 24th, 2021 has been announced.
From BC, Zachary Clay (Twisters) and coach Richard Ikeda have been named as part of the delegation. Andrée Montreuil has been selected to the women's judging panel.
Please join us in wishing them the best of luck!
For the full team list and competition schedule, please refer to the GymCan announcement here:
http://www.gymcan.org/news/details/Canada_at_2021_World_Championships
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 Call for Media!
Gymnastics BC would like to compile a brief slideshow of gymnastics in BC from the past year.
We know it was an extremely challenging year for clubs and participants alike, and we’d like to commemorate all the little moments that make our sport so special.
This can be anything from photos of a recreational class, to virtual competition clips, to candid training moments!
We’d love to receive any photos or videos of the joy of gymnastics from last year. Please email photos, videos, or links to events@gymbc.org
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 2021 Virtual GFA Program Assembly
The 2021 Virtual GFA Program Assembly will be held on:
Friday, September 24 2021 at 10:00 a.m. PST
Please visit the event page for full meeting details, including a registration package that contains the voting delegate form and nomination form.
Questions can be directed to: kurquhart@gymbc.org
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 2021 Virtual WAG Program Assembly
The 2021 Virtual WAG Program Assembly will be held on:
Thursday, September 30 2021 at 8:00 p.m. PST
Please visit the event page for full meeting details. Registration is required.
Questions can be directed to: mkomagata@gymbc.org
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 2021 Virtual GymBC AGM
Mark your calendars! The 2021 Gymnastics BC AGM will take place virtually on:
Sunday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. PST.
Detailed information will be distributed via e-mail, and posted on the event webpage soon.
Questions can be directed to: info@gymbc.org.
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 2022 Canadian Gymnaestrada
Gymnastics Canada would like to share with you the first bulletin for the 2022 Canadian Gymnaestrada.
The event will be taking place in Edmonton, Alberta from June 30 – July 5, 2022, and we are excited to be organizing this event to celebrate gymnastics and our Gymnastics for All (GfA) participants.
Below you will find the first bulletin for the event, which also includes the registration link for your performance teams to submit their Intent to Participate (due November 5, 2021).
Download Bulletin #1
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 2021-22 TG Committee
Thank you to everyone who attended the TG Assembly on September 19th.
GymBC would like to express our deep gratitude to Rusty Pierce, Adri Pope, Jamie Gardner and Jill Drake for your commitment and contribution to the committee, the sport and the province.
We are particularly thankful to Rusty Pierce who has retired from the committee, having served for more than 25 years. Your contributions are immeasurable.
Your 2021-2022 TG Committee is:
- Chair - Kirsty Porter
- Coaching Chair - Jake Maxim
- Judging Chair - Kelly Donald
- Athlete Rep - Maja Bonham / Sydney Lovell Schmidt
- Member at Large - June Booth
- Member at Large - Ruth Saunders
- Member at Large - Lilla Gulyas
- Member at Large - Megan Conway
The next TG committee meeting is scheduled for Sunday October 31st.
Questions can be directed to dmcboyle@gymbc.org.
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 Comp 1 TG (Kelowna)
We are very excited to be running the first Competition Introduction (Comp 1) TG Course in BC this year! The course will run from October 9-11, 2021 at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre in Kelowna, BC.
Comp 1 TG is the next step after Foundations TG, and it will carry the same coaching status as the old Level 2. If coaches need their Level 2 TG they should sign up for Comp 1 today! Coaches only need to be Foundations TG Trained to take Comp 1.
- Comp 1 TG (Kelowna)
- OGC October 9-11 (registration closes October 3rd)
- Participants must be Foundations TG trained
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viaSport Events & Deadlines
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Education
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For a full list of our upcoming events and courses, check out our events calendar!
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Coaching & Judging Education
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Want to host a Gymnastics BC course in your area? Contact Bobbie Worrall (bworrall@gymbc.org, 604-333-3495) to find out how.
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The following coaching courses have been added to Gymnastics BC's calendar:
Foundations Theory (Virtual)
- October 2nd (Register by September 26th)
Comp 1 Theory (Virtual)
- October 2-3 (Register by September 26th)
Comp 2 WAG (Kimberly)
- October 8-11 (Register October 3rd)
Comp 1 TG (Kelowna) NEW
- October 9-11 (Register by October 3rd)
Foundations Theory (virtual) NEW
- October 21st (Register by October 17th)
Foundations Theory (virtual) NEW
- November 6th (Register by October 31)
Foundations Introduction (Langley) NEW
- November 7th (Register by October 31)
Foundations Artistic (Langley) NEW
- November 11th (Register by October 31)
Comp 2 WAG (Langley) NEW
- Dec 29 – Jan 1 (Register by December 19th)
**If the course registration is closed, but we have not yet passed the registration deadline, it is because the course is full**
We will continue to add new courses throughout the province as quickly as possible! If your club wishes to host a course please make sure to fill out the survey which was sent directly to club contacts.
If you have any questions about this course or coaching gymnastics in B.C., please contact us at coaching@gymbc.org or 604-333-3493.
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Want to know when NCCP courses are added to our schedule?
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Contact Us
Nigel Loring, CEO, ceo@gymbc.org
Christine Ormerod, Technical Director, cormerod@gymbc.org
Catherine Dubinsky, Member Services Manager / Bookkeeper, cdubinsky@gymbc.org
Nathan Kindrachuk, Safety Officer, nkindrachuk@gymbc.org
Keara Urquhart, Recreation Program Manager, kurquhart@gymbc.org
Bobbie Worrall, Events Manager, and Coaching, bworrall@gymbc.org
Momona Komagata, WAG Coordinator, mkomagata@gymbc.org
Thorstein Fischer, MAG Coordinator tfischer@gymbc.org
Debbie McBoyle, TG Coordinator, dmcboyle@gymbc.org |
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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
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