Gymnastics Canada - GymCan Board of Directors

GymCan Board of Directors - Candidates Application Form

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Board of Directors for GymCan. Our board members play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction, governance, and community impart of our sport.

Please complete this form and submit it along with your current resume/CV, references, headshot and passport in the spaces provided below by July 31st, 2026.

Candidate Contact Information

Candidate Information

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Mobile *

Address *

City *

Country *

State/Province *

Zip/Postal code *

Current Profession / Title *

Are you a current board member in an organization? *

Yes No

If yes, please provide the name of the organization(s) :

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

GymCan emphasizes that diversity includes a broad range of demographic characteristics. *

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

Are you bilingual (English/French?)

Do you identify as an Indegenous person?

Do you indentify as a visible minority or BIPOC?

Do you identify as LGBTQ2S+?

Do you have a disability (visible or invisible?)

Geography and Affiliation

Please select your primary region of residency or significant affiliation where you were raised, educated or spend a significant career portion: *

Alberta Atlantic British Columbia Manitoba Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan Territories Other

Areas of Expertise and Skills

Please choose a score that best describes your professional background, skills, and areas of expertise. Comments and specific consideration will be appreciated - space is provided at the end of this section.

= Familiar: no experience but basic knowledge
= Practical experience: practical knowledge and used occasionally
= Advanced experience: practical knowledge and used regularly in complex setting
= Expert: Specialist, certified and recognised authority in this specific area

Board of Director experience *

Branding, Marketing & Communications *

Canadian & International Sport system *

Canadian NSO & PSO stakeholder relationships *

Financial literacy & Audit *

Governance *

Human Resources, DEI Strategy & Culture *

Information technology & digital business models *

Legal, Regulatory & Negotiation *

Philanthropy & Fund Development *

Risk Management & Compliance *

Safe Sport *

Sponsorships *

Sport specific subject matter *

Strategic Planning *

Please place any and all comments or additional information here for the above skills.

Statement of Intent & Background

Please provide brief answers to the following questions (maximum 200–250 words per question). Alternatively, you may attach a separate document.

Why are you interested in serving on the Board of Directors for GymCan?

What specific perspectives will you bring to the board?

If applicable, describe your past or current involvement in sport (as an athlete, coach, official, volunteer, or administrator.) What sport(s)?

Alternative Statement of Intent - Upload document (Word, PDF)

This area is provided as an alternative to the above three question blocks concerning Statement of Intent and Background.

Note in the next section there is a specific area of uploading your resume/CV.

Document Uploads

Resume / CV - Upload document (Word, PDF) *

Please provide your resume / CV.

Reference Letter #1 - Upload document (Word, PDF) *

Please provide letter of professional or community reference who speak to your character and suitability for a governance role.

Reference Letter #2 - Upload document (Word, PDF) *

Please provide letter of professional or community reference who speak to your character and suitability for a governance role.

Headshot *

A PHOTO (JPG) of your head/shoulders clearly in view without any hats/accessories.

Background must be white or neutral.

File must be labled: First Name, Last Name HEADSHOT.JPG

Passport *

Please upload a PICTURE (JPG) of your passport.

File name must be : First name, Last Name PASSPORT.JPG

Declaration & Conflict of Interest

Eligibility: I confirm that I am at least 18 years of age, of sound mind, and have not filed for bankruptcy (or otherwise meet the legal requirements outlined in the organization's bylaws). *

Yes No

Please disclose any potential conflicts of interest below (e.g., being a paid coach, supplying goods/services to the organization, having family members employed within the sport): *

I have no conflicts to disclose Potential conflicts

Note potential conflicts here:

Signature

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By signing below, I certify that the information provided in this nomination form is accurate and true. I understand that this information may be shared with the Nominations Committee and voting members of the organization.