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In case you missed it... - Join us at the 2026 Gala Dinner on October 17th!!! Ticket sales start this Tuesday, Sept 1st. Don't delay!
- 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.
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We are excited to announce that this year’s annual general meeting weekend will be held on October 16th and 17th at Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre! 🙌 Please save the date. The registration window will be opening soon! 👏 |
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 AGF Awards Gala! Taking place on October 17, 2026, at the Delta South Edmonton Conference Centre, the festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Join members from across Alberta as we celebrate excellence in gymnastics while enjoying great food, great company, and plenty of well-deserved recognition. 🙌 This year's Diamonds & Denim theme invites guests to pair casual denim with a little sparkle for a night that's both stylish and fun! 💎👖 Ticket sales will open on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00am and close Thursday, October 1 at 10:00pm. You can get your tickets HERE! |
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✨ MAG News ✨Big news! Two coaches and six AGF athletes got an invite to attend the GymCan Hopefuls Camp in Ontario to train with members of the Senior National Team! 🙌 They had a chance to showcase their talent and learn from Canada's top gymnasts, including Felix Dolce, who offered practical advice and life experiences that will guide them through their gymnastics future. 💪 Your MAG coaching staff also collaborated at CGC for their annual planning session to map the upcoming season. 🤔 They had a great discussion and have positioned our program for a super successful and exciting year! 🤩 CGC also hosted a training camp featuring a fun skills competition! Athletes got to battle through a variety of events like handstands, rope climbs, and many others. 😎 It was a blast and a great opportunity to bond and develop team spirit before the kick off of the competitive season. 🙌 |
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✨ WAG News ✨Fall is here! 🍁 Starting next month AGF will be hosting a number of training camps for all levels: Xcel, Compulsory, and Optional levels. Registration information will be posted on the AGF calendar. 🗓️ Are you interested in becoming a judge?! We are always looking for new people to join our Alberta judging community. 🤩 It's a great way to take part in our sport, meet new friends, and give back! Email Carolyn at wag@abgym.ab.ca for more information. We will be hosting judging courses in October through December for all levels. Registration and course information will also be posted on the calendar. Finally, a reminder that all coaches and managers who attend Team Alberta events need to have a Police Record Check and a Child Intervention Record Check (both valid for 3 years). To review all Team Alberta coach requirements, please visit our website. 📋 |
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✨ TG News ✨With competitions wrapped up, we hope our coaches and athletes are enjoying some well-deserved downtime! 😌 Your T&T Team is currently working on many things: New F.A.S.T. Protocol: The new protocol is expected to be released during the 1st week of September. 🍂 Coaches Retreat, National Training Camp & Provincial Training: All these are taking place at Airdrie Edge, and info has been sent out to clubs. Once registrations are received, we will work on confirming the schedule and distributing it. 🗒️ National TUM/DMT Training Camp: We have started the initial planning for a National TUM/DMT Training Camp which will be held in January with the location TBD. More information will be shared once details are finalized. 🗓️ CWG Trials: The first trial is quickly approaching and will be held at Phoenix Gymnastics on October 24th. Registration will begin on September 1st for the first trial! ✅ Make sure to act fast! Potential Cup Event: We are awaiting confirmation from the host regarding a 1st Cup in late November or early December. We will distribute the information as soon as it is confirmed, so stay tuned! We hope everyone has a great September, and we look forward to seeing everyone as we kick off the season with our Coach Retreat on September 25th! 🙌 |
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✨ Sport Development News ✨We just completed a highlight of our calendar - the annual GFA Getaway at Pine Valley in Tawatinaw! 🙌 Your Sport Development Committee welcomed 42 attendees from 13 different clubs from around the province. Sessions covered a wide range of GFA topics, including: 101 Ways to Use a Mat, Coaching Boys, Year-End Events, and many others. Beth Gardner was a hit at 2012 Congress, and she returned to Alberta as our presenter. What an inspiration she was to the coaches, and she led many great discussions stemming from her decades of leadership and experience. 🗣️ Thanks Beth! Make sure to save the dates for the 2027 GFA Getaway August 20-22nd! 🗓️ Also, don’t forget that Gymfest 2027 runs May 1st-2nd! 👏 Regarding the development of Parkour, we have had some great things working in the background this summer across Canada! This cross-provincial group will have some great things to share in the future, so keep your eyes peeled to this page. 🙌 Acro is starting the beginning of the competitive season this fall, with the draft handbook being distributed to clubs in September. Does your club want more information on this great pathway? Reach out right now to Kate, our AGF sport development manager! 📱 |
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The AGF Back to School Clothing Sale is happening NOW! 😱 ✨ All items $5 ✨ All sales final ✨ Shipping buyer's responsibility ✨ Sale ends September 30th |
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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! ⬇️ |
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MAG & WAG Transfer Course
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This a reminder that coaches who transferred from MAG or WAG Level 3 Certified to Competition 3 Certified in 2021 must complete an online course that addresses skills not covered in the Level 3 Technical course. The deadline for completion is January 1st, 2027. Coaches who complete the Transfer Course by the deadline will maintain their Competition 3 Certified status. Coaches who miss the deadline will maintain only Competition 2 Certified status and have their Competition 3 Certified status marked as "not renewed" on their transcript. We ask that you please share the following link with the appropriate coaches, as they must submit a request to enroll in the Transfer Course. The link is also available on GymCan's microsite for Coach Education. Enrollment Request for MAG/WAG Transfer Course for Level 3 Certified Coaches Once their form is submitted, a GymCan staff member will invite them to create an account on our learning management platform, Workleap. Enrollment will then be processed manually by GymCan so there may be a short delay between submitting the form and receiving access. |
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Level 4 Coaches - Transfer of Qualifications Information
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According to the Transfer of Qualifications matrix, coaches who hold Level 4 Certified or Trained status are not required to complete the Transfer Course. Unfortunately, we recently identified an issue where coaches who achieved Level 4 Trained status did not have their qualifications properly transferred in 2021. We are actively reviewing our records and manually updating the affected coaches’ transcripts in the Locker. We are aiming to have these updates completed by September 15th. |
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TG Transfer: PD Points Locker Issue
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GymCan is aware of an issue with the PD point calculation in the Locker for those TG coaches who transferred in January 2026. Currently, their cycle end date is showing as January 2027. We have submitted a ticket requesting that this be changed as it is unreasonable to expect coaches to complete 30 PD points within one year. We will keep you updated on the progress of the ticket in the coming weeks. |
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National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play, and to take time to say #ThanksCoach! In 2026, join us to say #ThanksCoach from September 14th-20th. Enjoy FREE or discounted NCCP educationCheck out the free eLearning schedule below, grab the promo code and login to the Locker to access the free eLearning of the day during NCW*: *Please note that each promo code is only valid on the specified date and you will not be able to claim the eLearning after the date has passed. Be sure to connect with your P/TCR or National Sport Organization to explore other events and offerings in celebration of National Coaches Week! WIN TOGETHER THIS NATIONAL COACHES WEEK 🎉Is there a coach who has made a difference in your life, on or off the field of play? Celebrate them for your chance to win together! To enter: - Post a photo or video celebrating a coach on one of the following social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X.
- Tell us why you are saying #ThanksCoach.
- Include #ThanksCoach and #CoachesWeek in the caption and tag the Coaching Association of Canada.
Two entrants will be randomly selected to receive a $100 digital gift card, plus a $150 digital gift card for the coach celebrated in their post. Enter between September 14 at 12:00 a.m. ET and September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. See full contest rules here. This contest is sponsored by the Coaching Association of Canada and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. |
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Wow. What an intense summer it has been! 🤪🏢 As you may have heard, the current trade dispute between Canada and the United States has dominated the headlines. Most recently, the Canadian government has decided to impose 15, 25, and 50% counter-tariffs on eligible goods, originating in the US, effective Sept 8. What does this mean for AGF? Currently all of our outfits and goods are manufactured overseas. Because the new rules are applied according to Country of Origin, these new tariffs are not including on anything we are importing. This is great news as it will keep our costs low. Of course, I will continue to monitor the situation and we will be very cognizant of the location of our suppliers. For our clubs, it’s important to point out that Gymnastics Equipment is explicity mentioned under item 9506.91. So it is very important to keep that in mind if you are choosing to purchase from a US based manufacturer. Any equipment that is built and shipped from a supplier in the United States will have an additional 50% tariff added to the cost. Buying local has never been more important! Nonetheless, there may be situations where that isn’t always an option but it’s always a great idea to review your options. 😊💵 Be well, everyone! Many of you will be back to school next week and I wish you the very best. |
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What kind of music do you listen to when you need to focus? 🎶🤘👨🎤💃
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Craig - I've actually been locked in the office recently completing AGF’s year-end processes! So, I have been blasting a playlist full of Sleep Token👺🎶 and Evanescence 💃🖤 It really gets me in the mood. Kate - When I really need to focus, it has to be quiet. I do like to have the TV on with an ocean wave or some other nature scene going on, though! 🌊 Haleigh - When I need to focus, the lofi hip hop radio by Lofi Girl on YouTube is my go-to! Nice and chill beats to really help me lock in and grind 😎📖🎶 Will - Can't go wrong with country. 🤠 If I really gotta lock in, heavy rock is a good motivator! 🎶🎸 Robin - I love all music, and my playlists are usually rather eclectic. As long as something is on in the background I’m happy. Maybe not Jazz but other than that … turn it up!!! 🎼 Jackie - I need music that is upbeat to keep me going. Nothing slow or else that is trouble! 💃🪩 Jacinda - Folk to focus! 😌 Carolyn - I prefer a little bit of silence when I need to focus, but I do enjoy listening to country music! 🤠 |
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