February 13, 2025

Recognizing Black History Month in Sport

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of Black athletes, coaches, and leaders in sport. It’s also an opportunity to continue fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in our gymnastics community and beyond.

Click here to learn more and explore resources from viaSport.

Stand Up Against Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 28, 2025, and it's a powerful reminder to foster kindness, inclusion, and respect in sport and beyond. As a community, we can take action against bullying by promoting safe and positive environments for all athletes, coaches, and supporters.

Join the movement by wearing pink, starting conversations, and learning more about how we can make a difference.

For more information and resources, visit viaSport's Pink Shirt Day page.

Bystander Intervention in Sport

Knowing how to safely step in when you witness harmful behaviour can make a big difference in creating a safer sport environment. viaSport offers a free Bystander Intervention in Sport course on March 27, 2025, to help you gain the skills to take action effectively.

Learn more and register here.

Reminder! Registration for the 2025 Western Gymnaestrada Event is Open!

🗓️ May 9 - 11, 2025
📍 Ucluelet, BC

We can’t wait to share Workplan #2, a draft workshop and performance schedule, and additional event information for Western Gymnaestrada! However, these materials can only be finalized once we’ve received registrations from all participants. If you haven’t already registered, don’t wait—secure your spot today to ensure you receive the latest updates and important details for this exciting event!

You can find all the essential details on the event page, including: Workplan #1, the registration link, accommodations information, the draft schedule, adjudication score sheet, consent form templates, and more!

Click here to register. We hope to see you in Ucluelet! 

Artistic Elite Canada 2025

GymBC wishes the best of luck to everyone attending Artistic Elite Canada 2025 this weekend at the Markham Pan Am Centre! 

To all the athletes, coaches, judges and supporters—your dedication and passion inspire us. Compete with confidence, and enjoy the experience! We’re cheering you on! 

LAST CALL for Volunteers - Team BC Staff

Do you want to play a key role in supporting Team BC during the 2025 season? GymBC is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join the Team BC Staff for these exciting competitions:

Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships
📍 Saskatoon
🗓 April 24–26, 2025 (Travel: April 23–27, 2025)

Canadian Gymnastics Championships
📍 Calgary
🗓 May 26–30, 2025 (Travel: May 25–31, 2025, TBC)

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the action! Click here to learn more and submit your application. The deadline to apply is February 16, 2025!

Canucks Autism Network Train it and Try it! - ONE SPOT LEFT!

GymBC has partnered with Canucks Autism Network to provide a Train It and Try It Workshop. Participants who join are eligible for PD points!

What to Expect: a 5.5-hour interactive session designed to equip coaches with the skills and resources needed to support neurodivergent athletes.

  • Train It Session: Learn how to structure classes, create schedules, and expand your coaching toolkit with practical strategies for working with neurodivergent athletes.
  • Try It Session: Put your learning into action! Set up stations and apply your skills while working directly with CAN participants.

🗓️ Sunday, March 2, 2025
⏰ 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Richmond Gymnastics Association

Click here to register! 

Coach & Judge Education Calendar

For a full list of upcoming Coaching & Judging courses, visit the Coach & Judge Education Calendar:

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Event Calendar

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GYMBC STAFF LIST

Jennifer Keith, CEO, ceo@gymbc.org 
Justin Schubert, Sport Safety Officer, safety@gymbc.org
Catherine Dubinsky, Senior Manager, Operations, cdubinsky@gymbc.org
Leanne James, Senior Manager, Development, ljames@gymbc.org
Aidan Muth, Communications & Events Manager, amuth@gymbc.org
Bobbie Worrall, Coach & Judge Development Lead, bworrall@gymbc.org
Momona Komagata, WAG Program Manager, mkomagata@gymbc.org
Thorstein Fischer, MAG Program Manager, tfischer@gymbc.org
Sandra Poelzer, TG Program Manager, spoelzer@gymbc.org
Taphatna Duncan, Recreation Program Manager, tduncan@gymbc.org

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