February 2, 2023

Canada Winter Games: Team Announcement 

GymBC is pleased to officially announce the individuals who were selected to represent Team BC at the Canada Games!

Read more about this announcement here. 

Congratulations and the very best of luck to everyone!

2022 Presidents' Awards: Announcement

The Presidents’ Awards presented by Sports With Balls are given to volunteers from Sport BC member & partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through the dedication, commitment, & tireless energy they give to their sport organizations.

We are incredibly delighted to announce that Adriana Schemel is one of 41 recipients who will be celebrated during Sport BC’s 55th Athlete of the Year Awards which takes place on March 9, 2023. 

Congratulations Adriana! 

Conflict Management Workshops

After a successful first round of learning, ViaSport is proud to re-launch the Play Safe B.C. conflict management and effective communication training program again in 2023. 

Application Deadline: February 20.

Apply Here

2022 BC Coach of The Year Awards: Deadline Extended

The annual Coach of the Year Awards recognize outstanding coaches in BC for their dedication and contribution to sport. 

ViaSport invites the sport community to nominate coaches who have demonstrated leadership, effective coaching and personal growth throughout their career.

Nominate a coach Here.

Extended Deadline: February 12

Free Bystander Intervention Training

ViaSport are pleased to offer Free Training for Bystander Intervention in Sport. 

These sessions are available for everyone: Youth participants, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to get better at speaking up when things aren't right.

If you would like to learn more about these sessions, please visit the viaSport website Here. 

Feb 22: Register Here

March 4: Register Here

*NEW* Trampoline Provincial Cup: Save The Date

The TGTC can confirm that a third provincial cup has just been added to the Events Calendar.

This event will take place from April 14-16. 

Please note that this event will be the 3rd trials event for selection to Team BC, Western Canada Cup and Canadian Championships.

For more information, please visit the GymBC Events Calendar Here. 

For further information, please contact jake@clubaviva.ca or dmcboyle@gymbc.org  

*NEW* Team BC Handbook

The new Team BC Handbook linked below contains all the necessary information for being a Team BC staff member. Please review it carefully.

Team BC Handbook

 

*NEW* Trampoline Competition Scoring Program

GymBC has finalized an agreement with Sportzsoft LiveMeet in time for the 2023 competition season! 

This scoring program will be live at the Aaron Johnson Memorial Cup, BC Championships & the Aviva TG Invitational.

Clubs should have received their invitation to join as Sportzsoft Members. 

Note: If you would like to apply for the LiveMeet Master Scorekeeper Training please apply via the Application Form Here. 

Questions and inquiries in relation to Scorekeeper training can be directed to Debbie McBoyle (dmcboyle@gymbc.org )

 For more information and to explore the Sportzsoft program details, please visit their website Here.

How to Team BC Coach 

On February 8, BC leaders: Nancy Beyer, Jennifer Dober & Jared Goad, share their perspective on how to be an effective team coach for BC at travel meets like BCWG, Westerns and Canadians.

The topics that will be covered include: Preparation, warm-up, OOO, team spirit and more!

This is a must for any coach aiming towards or expecting a Team Coach position. 

Registration is now open through the Education Calendar linked Here.

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
Sign-up for Course Alerts

To receive notifications when Courses are added to our calendar: 

Sign-up for Course Alerts
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The following postings have been added to the GymBC website in the last two weeks:

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Coaches Needed - Peaks Gymnastics
Coaches Wanted - North Peace Gymnastics Association
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GYMBC STAFF LIST

Nigel Loring, CEO, ceo@gymbc.org 
Megan McDermott, Administrative & Communications Coordinator, mmcdermott@gymbc.org 
Catherine Dubinsky, Member Services Manager/Bookkeeper, cdubinsky@gymbc.org
Leanne James, Business Development and Events Manager, ljames@gymbc.org
Bobbie Worrall, Coach and Judge Development Coordinator, bworrall@gymbc.org
Momona Komagata, WAG Program Coordinator, mkomagata@gymbc.org
Thorstein Fischer, MAG Program Coordinator tfischer@gymbc.org
Debbie McBoyle, TG Program Coordinator, dmcboyle@gymbc.org  
Aidan Muth, Recreation Program Assistant Coordinator, amuth@gymbc.org
Bobby Kriangkum, Recreation Program Coordinator, bkriangkum@gymbc.org 

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