October 24, 2024

Last Call - Board of Directors Recruitment for Director-at-Large Positions

Gymnastics BC is currently recruiting individuals to volunteer for Director-at-Large positions on the Board of Directors. At the 2024 AGM, two Director-at-Large positions will be elected for a two-year term, and two additional positions will be appointed by the Board for a one-year term.

For more information, please refer to the Official Notice of Meeting or visit the event page. The deadline to nominate someone or apply, is this Sunday, October 27, 2024. 

Questions can be sent to events@gymbc.org.

How to be a Good Ally: Engaging and Empowering Indigenous Communities

Sport for Life is hosting a webinar on October 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST.

Join Greg Henhawk, a respected Indigenous educator and leader, for a webinar on the importance of allyship in Truth and Reconciliation. This session will explore how allyship can support reconciliation efforts and deepen your understanding of its impact on Indigenous communities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to engage respectfully and contribute positively to the reconciliation process.  

Click here to register.

Sport BC's Community Sport Hero Awards

The Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards honour volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through the years of dedication and commitment they have given to their sport enhancing their local community. 

GymBC is delighted to share that Vicki Lynn Bobbie from the Prince George Gymnastics Club is a recipient of the Community Sport Hero Award this year!

As a dedicated volunteer with her club, Vicki has been instrumental in coordinating the annual Prince George Invitational Competition, she serves on the board of directors, and her reliability and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable asset to both her gymnastics community and the organization. Congratulations Vicki!

More information about the Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards can be found here. 

2024 Annual General Meeting

The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place at 10 a.m. on November 6, 2024.

Click here to view the events page, containing all information and helpful documents. Questions can be sent to events@gymbc.org.

2025 Western Gymnaestrada

GymBC and Pacific Rim Gymnastics care thrilled to invite clubs from across Western Canada to attend this exciting event celebrating Gymnastics for All! 

We are pleased to announce the release of Workplan #1. All Gymnaestrada resources can be found on the event page.

2025 Western Gymnaestrada Event Details:

  • Date: May 9 - 11, 2025
  • Location: Ucluelet, BC
  • Theme: Island Escape

Resources Available on the Event Page:

  • Workplan #1
  • Registration Link
  • Accommodations Information
  • Draft Schedule
  • Adjudication Score Sheet 
  • Consent Form Templates 

Questions?

Please direct any questions to gfa@gymbc.org. We can't wait to see you in Ucluelet!

Last Call for Registration - TG Specific Strength & Conditioning Camp

A TG Specific Strength & Conditioning Camp is happening at Flip City Gymnastics Club on October 27, 2024. This camp is open to competitive trampoline athletes of all levels from across BC. For athletes outside the Lower Mainland, virtual attendance options will be available, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 26, 2024. 

To register for the camp, follow the link. We hope to see you there!

Join the Rec Gym Pros Collective!

The Rec Gym Pros Collective is an online community built for (and by!) the recreational gymnastics community!  We’re making it easier to access rec-specific support, experts, resources & education! 

Here’s a glimpse at what you’ll find inside The Collective:

🤝  24/7 access to a forum of supportive peers
🚀  Education & ongoing PD with weekly virtual events
📚  Growing library of rec-specific resources
✨  Exclusive RGP offers & discounts
🧠  Monthly Roundtables, Expert Chats, Micro-Trainings, etc.
🤸🏾‍♀️ Amazing people + a sense of fun!

If you’re looking to be part of a supportive, collaborative and passionate group of fellow rec gym pros, The Collective is for you!  

GymBC members get their first month free via this link.

Coach & Judge Education Calendar

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

Coach & Judge Education Calendar
Event Calendar

For a full list of upcoming Events, visit the Events Calendar:

Event Calendar
Classified Ads

Click the link below to the Classified Ads page on our website:

Classified Ads

GYMBC STAFF LIST

Jennifer Keith, CEO, ceo@gymbc.org 
Justin Schubert, Sport Safety Officer, safety@gymbc.org
Catherine Dubinsky, Member Services Manager & Finance, cdubinsky@gymbc.org
Leanne James, Business Development & Events Manager, ljames@gymbc.org
Aidan Muth, Communications & Events Coordinator, amuth@gymbc.org
Bobbie Worrall, Coach and Judge Development Coordinator, 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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