|
In case you missed it... - GymCan released information regarding the NCCP Transfer of qualifications for Trampoline. Scroll down, or check your inbox, for further information.
- Remember - any club planning to travel outside of Canada requires a Travel Authorization Form, which is required for all activities. Learn more on our website. Without approval, insurance coverage WILL NOT be provided.
- Are you a Gymnastics Club in Alberta that's interested in joining AGF? You can find out more info on the benefits of membership here, or get in touch with our office and we'll be pleased to help you get started.
- Visit our online store to shop for CanGym badges and certificates, CanJump stickers, and retro AGF gear! Limited quantities!
- Don’t forget, if you would like to reach a staff member directly, you can find their direct phone lines and emails here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Admissions InformationTickets are still available for one of the most exciting gymnastics events of the year - 2026 Artistic Élite Canada! With both weekend packages and daily rates, you can select which option works best for you. Plus, kids under 5 get in for FREE! 🙌 Don't miss out on your chance to witness all the action and amazing routines!
Get tickets here! |
|
|
Volunteer InformationWant to help put on one of Calgary's biggest sporting events of 2026? Volunteer spots are still available for the 2026 Artistic Élite Canada! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, support athletes from all across the country, and participate in an incredible meet. 👏
Don’t forget, as a perk, volunteers get free daily admission! 🤩
Register here! |
|
|
|
|
|
✨Sport Dev News✨Do not be a Tortured Poet! Click HERE for the first info directive for 2026 Gymfest, which is happening May 1st-3rd at the University of Calgary. We are celebrating all decades and ERAs, and celebrating gymnastics throughout. The deadline for registration is March 15th, so do not delay! Register here. Have you signed up yet for Ali Stoffel's (RecGymPros) online workshop opportunity? There are only a few spots left!! 🙌 Don't wait!! Designing a Summer Camp that Empowers & Motivates Staff - Sunday, February 22nd 6pm
- Wednesday, February 25th 12pm
Sign up HERE! Will your club's comp team be joining us in Calgary at the 2026 Provincial Championships, this April? Directive #2 has been released, and we want to ensure everyone has had a chance to check it out. Keep up-to-date on all information regarding registrations, fees, parking, accommodations, and Souvenir Bodysuit merch! Early bird prices close on February 27th at 4pm, and final registrations are due March 25th at 4pm. Do not delay, and we'll see you at the BMO Centre in Calgary! Watch out for future updates. Yahoo 🤠 |
|
✨TG News✨A big welcome goes out to Will Krentz, our new Trampoline Gymnastics Program Manager! 🙌 "I hope to contribute with fairness and consistency while supporting and encouraging the next generation as they carry the sport forward. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and serve as a support to everyone along the way! "👏 Will joins AGF right out of Cup 1, the Pegasus Classic, where we selected AB's Team Excel. They will compete in Coquitlam, BC at the Aviva Cup. Let's hear it for our Level 5 athletes:
Aiden Drysdale
Brayden Hatton-Fearnley
Brooklyn Scherpenisse
Ella Thompson
Reese Scales
Sasha Pigeon Accompanying them will be Coach Stephen and Coach Janelle. We wish you all the best and hope you have a blast! |
|
|
|
✨MAG News✨Last week our MAG Program Manager, Moorea Oliver, moved along to a new challenge. Mo joined the AGF team in Oct 2023 and has been a treasure with her dedication and commitment to the MAG community. 😌 Please join us in wishing her all the best in her future endeavors. Thank you, Mo!! 💖 Keep an eye on our Classified section if you're interested in Sports Management and working with the MAG team. Are you all ready for Artistic Elite, which starts next week in Calgary?! We have a strong team of 15 MAG athletes + coaches competing in the Novice, Junior, and Senior categories; we can't wait to welcome all of the top teams from across Canada! 🇨🇦 Once the competition starts, live scoring will be on SportzSoft. Be sure to follow along and cheer on our athletes! 👏 Looking ahead, more exciting events are on the horizon. Alberta Team Trials are coming up, starting with the Copeland Classic, hosted by Aerials Gymnastics Club, at the end of February. This will mark our first trial toward Westerns and Canadians, and we look forward to seeing everyone out there on the competition floor! 🙌 |
|
|
✨WAG News✨Wow! We've had quite a few updates from the WAG community! 🙌 GymCan Proposed Program Update ✍️ WAG clubs - you should have received GymCan's new proposed framework of competitive programs from GymCan. This is not the final doc, just a skeleton of what it may look like. The CCP and Youth program docs will be sent in February. Then, we will host a meeting (online or in-person) for discussions and to answer questions. As proposed, CCP and Youth will be judged as per FIG. If you have any questions on the framework, you may email Carolyn at wag@abgym.ab.ca. Unfortunately, we may not be able to provide any specific answers until next month after the docs are sent. Program Updates ✨ Gymnastics Canada has provided some updated program manuals, including clarifications on the new Aspire Stream. Visit them HERE Events Calendar 📆 We are furiously updating the AGF calendar as events are confirmed and finalized! Tentative dates have been set for the following events: - Canadians Training Camp - May 9th-10th weekend (one day)
- Canadians Championships - May 25th-29th
- Women's Program Assembly - June 13th-14th weekend
Also, we are already building the schedule for 2026-2027 with a preliminary calendar that was sent to all WAG clubs. Those dates are subject to change, so stay in touch with Carolyn! See you next week at the BMO Centre for Élite Canada!!! 🐎🤸♀️ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information regarding the 2026 Provincial Championships is continously being added to our event page. So check back frequently for the latest news! |
|
|
|
|
All registered AGF members will get 7 days of priority registration to sign up for NCCP courses BEFORE they open to the general public. If you are registered with an AGF Member Club and are still getting an error, contact us at education@abgym.ab.ca.
The NCCP Newsletter comes out every Friday with information about all available courses. Sign up below, so you don't miss out! ⬇️ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NCCP Coach Education GrantThe Coaching Association of Canada, in partnership with Game Plan, offers a coach education grant for athletes who are interested in pursuing a career in coaching. Game Plan and the CAC are excited to provide support up to $1000 for the following NCCP coaching streams: - Competition-Introduction (C1)
- Competition Development (C3)
- Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD)
Important Dates: Application Submission Opened January 19, 2026 Application Deadline March 19, 2026 Please visit the Coach.ca website for more information! |
|
|
|
NCCP Trampoline Transfer of QualificationsThis is a reminder regarding the recent transfer of Trampoline Gymnastics Levels–NCCP qualifications to the updated NCCP pathway. This transition took place on January 7, 2026. As a result, you may notice that your coaching transcript in The Locker looks slightly different. An email about this update was sent to all clubs on December 5, 2025. Review your transcript in The Locker to ensure that all certifications transferred correctly. If anything is missing or did not transfer properly, please email a copy of the printed transcript (which we previously requested that you keep) to education@abgym.ab.ca. Then we can have it corrected with Gymnastics Canada. Having a printed copy that includes Locker Event Numbers will serve as proof in the event that any course or certification does not transfer correctly. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to get in touch with Jacqueline Escobar at education@abgym.ab.ca. More information about Transfer of Trampoline Qualifications |
|
|
|
|
First, I just wanted to express my sympathy to those who have been affected by the tragedies and violences that are currently ongoing in Minneapolis and some of the other United States. Let’s hope that a peaceful resolution can eventually emerge. 🕊️ The value of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. Greenback continues to climb which has been a definite benefit to those gymnastics teams that are competing in the USA. 🛫💵 Unlike previous years, cross-border travel costs may be going down a little over the next few months. Closer to home, next week we will be welcoming over 300 athletes and coaches to 2026 Artistic Élite Canada in Calgary! To all those gymnasts that are trekking to our province for the first time, I wish you bon voyage and hope you have a great time exploring the area. I am especially excited to see the Cardinal MAG team, from Stanford University, who are coming to challenge Team Canada. Hopefully the Stanford Tree mascot also comes for a collab with Roland! Also, a special shout out to Tourism Calgary 🤠 for providing $25,000 in funding towards the hosting costs. Lastly, I want to send best wishes to Mo Oliver, our former MAG Manager, who recently moved onward towards a new chapter. She has been a tremendous value to AGF with her dedication, long-hours, and hard work with the MAG community. Thank you Mo. 😊🙌 I know you will continue to grow your energy and manifest success! |
|
|
|
|
What new habits or activities have you picked up in the new year? 🥖🏋😌🎶📖
|
|
Robin - Getting back into playing piano and maybe even pick up the guitar. 🎸 I played and competed in piano for many, many years, but it’s been a while. I’m really looking forward to making music part of my routine again—it’s a great way to relax. 🎶 Kate - I’m working on the small things this year to make a big difference in my day to day life. 🙌 Haleigh - I have a goal for the year to read or listen to 50 books! 📚 I've also started making homemade bread, and I've ventured into the sourdough starter territory! 🍞 Apart from these new endeavors, I'm continuing other positive habits such as going to the gym. 💪 Will - Giving back to the community by joining the AGF team! 👏 Gina - More self-care (the grays are coming in and I hate them) and more sleep (it sucks getting old)! 👩🦳 Jackie - Trying to take more time for myself and stretching more often. 😌 Craig - I didn’t make any resolutions this year, but I did recently discover the Degrassi: The Next Generation podcast and I’ve been binging that hard!💙🎧👧👦🎒 Carolyn - I'd like to get out snowboarding a bit more with my family and maybe try some new activities. I always say I am going to eat healthier and exercise more… but who knows if that will actually happen! 🏂 |
|
|
|
|
