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June 2024 / Issue 35Do you have friends and family that are interested in gymnastics? Share this newsletter and ask them to hit: |
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In case you missed it...- Clubs, your final Coach/Athlete registrations are due into Uplifter by July 5th. Make sure all of your members are uploaded for insurance purposes! For more information see our website.
- The membership & insurance fee structure for the 2024-2025 season has been released. You can find them here. We've streamlined our GFA categories and updated the Developmental and Competitive levels. Always remember that whenever a member upgrades, your club will only be charged the higher membership AND insurance fee, no double payments!
- There are still a few spots available for Casino volunteers. Earn money for your club with every shift you fill! Click here to volunteer.
- The CanGym Active Start curriculum is available. As a member benefit AGF is covering the cost of one user account per club. To access this benefit, or to add additional users, click here.
- Our Parkour Program Curriculum is ready for purchase!!! See here for more info.
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Jaydon De Silva (Gold, All Around) and Majus Grabliauskas (Bronze, All Around) for the Aspire Category MAG NewsCongratulations to all of our MAG athletes, coaches, and judges that attended the Artistic Gymnastics Canadian Championships in Gatineau, QC! 💪 Together, Team Alberta MAG athletes brought home four gold, six silver, and five bronze medals for individual events. Additionally, Jaydon De Silva won the All Around Gold medal and Majus Grabliauskas won the Bronze medal, both in the Aspire Category. High fives! 🥇 We want to give a shoutout to the hosts, organizers, and event staff at the Centre Slush Puppie. What an extraordinary venue with amazing crowds, especially for our Senior Men! To our MAG athletes, we are beyond proud of you for what you've accomplished this year, and we know you will continue to go above and beyond! We cannot wait to see what's next! 🙌 Click the photo above or here to view a MAG recap on our Instagram! |
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CCP 10 ages 12-15 Gold Medalists WAG NewsWay to go, WAG Team! 👏 At Canadians this month, Team Alberta won one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals for individual events. And our Level 10s (ages 12-15) won the Team competition! 🥇 Everyone had such a great time in Ottawa and in Gatineau. We want to give our hosts and the staff at the dorms of UOttawa thanks for their hospitality. We also want to say thank you to the parents and spectators that travelled from all over the country to cheer. We heard you, and we look forward to hosting you next season here in Alberta! 🤠 To our athletes and coaches, words are not enough. We thank you for your commitment and perseverance throughout the year. No matter the results, we are very proud of your growth and accomplishments. Happy Canada Day, and have a wonderful summer 😊 Click the photo above or here to view a WAG recap on our Instagram! |
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ACRO Team AB athletes gathered together in Gatineau Acro NewsWow! What a week in Gatineau at ACRO Canadians! Three cheers to all of our athletes, coaches, and judges for their hard work and accomplishments. 💪 In all, Team Alberta ACRO athletes received three gold, four silver, and one bronze medals for group and pair performances! Good job, everyone! 🥇 We are so proud of all of you; your routines were incredible, and we hope you had a great time over there! Your dedication and hard work this season really shined through, and we know your performances will inspire others to give ACRO a try. We were so happy that all of Team AB was able to come together at Canadians this year. It was truly a special time! Have a wonderful summer, and we'll see you soon 🙌 Click the photo above or here to view an ACRO recap on our Instagram! |
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TG Team AB hanging out at the dorms of the University of Ottawa TG NewsWe had such a great time at TG Canadians in Gatineau! Bravo to all of our athletes and coaches for all of their hard work, routines, and successes. And thank you so much to the managers who volunteered their time with the team, the judges who attended, and the parents that came along to cheer! 👏 Overall, Team Alberta TG athletes brought home sixteen gold, thirteen silver, and sixteen bronze medals for individual rankings! 🥇 We cannot thank our athletes enough for all they've done this season (from camps to Cups, Provincials, and Elite Canada), and we were thrilled by your performances throughout! We can't wait to see what's next for TG 😄 Have a great summer! Click the photo above or here to view a full TG recap on our Instagram! |
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This year's GFA Getaway returns to Canmore! Everyone had such a great time in the Rockies last year that we are inviting everyone back Aug 23-25. We are now also offering single day options for those that cannot attend the whole weekend! Getaway is AGF’s keynote professional development opportunity for your GFA Coaches and Program Leaders; it focuses on technical tools that can be added to your coach's toolbox! Each year Getaway brings our talented GFA coaches together to learn from one other and our special presenters. It provides an opportunity to make new connections, strengthen old ones, and gather as a community. Also, most importantly - it's a whole bunch of fun! Location: Canmore Illusions Gymnastics Club Date: August 23-25, 2024 - GFA Getaway Weekend $125.00/Participant
*Now offering Saturday and Sunday Only options - GFA Getaway Saturday Only $95.00/Participant
- GFA Getaway Sunday Only $60.00/Participant
All fees are exclusive to GST & Service Fees Deadline to Register: July 24, 2024 Click here to register! 2024 GFA Getaway Bulletin #1 |
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We hope this day finds you celebrating with cherished family, good food, great friends, lots of fun and maybe some fireworks! 🎆 Happy Canada Day to all of our friends across our beautiful country! 🍁 Please note, the AGF office will be closed to celebrate. |
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AGF Casino Takeover Fundraiser!
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We are excited to announce that AGF will be staffing the Deerfoot Inn & Casino during the weekend of August 24th and 25th, and we are looking for volunteers (18+) to help. This is an incredible opportunity for AGF and our clubs to work together to earn some money for our organizations! All proceeds go towards supporting the delivery of gymnastics in Alberta through competitions, program resources, and athlete and coach development. Please consider signing up for as many time slots as you can to make this a successful weekend for everyone! (Individuals may also work multiple shifts, but cannot change positions). Event Details: When: August 24th & 25th, 2024
Where: Deerfoot Inn & Casino - 1000, 11500 - 35 Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 3W4 Who is Eligible for fundraising? Anyone 18+ can sign up, however only not-for-profit member clubs are eligible for a share of the proceeds. For-profit clubs shares will go directly to AGF for program resources and development. Volunteering Benefits: - Earn a percentage of the total earnings for your club!
- 0.5% of net proceeds per volunteer shift for clubs located within a 50km radius of Calgary
- 0.6% of net proceeds per volunteer shift for clubs located outside a 50km radius of Calgary
- Meet and socialize with fellow gymnastics peers in the community
- No experience necessary (training is provided)
- Delicious food and refreshments will be provided during your shift
- Out of town travel and accommodations costs can be reimbursed
Click here to Register here by July 26th, 2024! For those that register, we will be in touch later in August. If you require any additional info or have questions, please contact us at info@abgym.ab.ca |
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Upcoming NCCP CoursesAll registered AGF members will get 7 days to sign up for NCCP courses BEFORE they open to the general public. If you are registered with an AGF Member Club, contact their administrator, and they will grant you access.
*If you do not have a current AGF Membership in the Uplifter registration system, it will not allow you to sign up during the member-only time frame.* - C1 WAG | July 3-5 | NEGC WAITLIST
- GF Introduction & Artistic | July 6-7 | Glenmore Gymnastics WAITLIST
- GF Trampoline | July 14 | Pegasus East WAITLIST
- GF Active Start | July 19 | Dynamyx
- GF Introduction & Artistic | July 20-21 | Dynamyx
- GF Introduction & Artistic | July 20-21 | Exelta
- GF Introduction & Artistic | July 20-21 | Glenmore Gymnastics
- GF Theory | July 20 | Online
- C1 Theory | July 23-25 | Online
- GF Theory | July 28 | Online
- GF Active Start | July 30-31 | Online
- C2 Trampoline | Aug 7-10 | Airdrie Edge
- GF Intro & Artistic | Aug 10-11 | Dynamyx
- GF Intro & Artistic | Aug 10-11 | Glenmore Gymnastics
- GF Active Start | Aug 25 | Altadore
- GF Trampoline | Aug 25 | Pegasus East
- C1 Theory | Aug 26-28 | Online
- C1 WAG | Aug 27-29 | Exelta WAITLIST
Register and view all available courses here, or to view all past, present, and upcoming courses, visit our website.
If a course is full, make sure to put yourself on the waitlist, so you can be notified of spots that become available due to cancellation.
The NCCP Newsletter comes out every Friday with information about all available NCCP courses. Don't miss out, sign up! |
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Coaching in Canada eLearning ModuleThe new Coaching in Canada eLearning module was developed to support international coaches in implementing and adapting their coaching methods, principles, values, and past experiences within the context of sport in Canada. Click here for more info.
Launch date: April 30th
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Cost: Free
NCCP PD Points towards maintenance of certification: 1 point
Learning outcomes:
- Reflect on Indigenous history
- Consider the unique needs of individual athletes when making decisions that affect them
- Identify the key concepts of high-performance coaching in the context of sport in Canada
- Recall key elements and programs that support the Safe Sport movement
- Understand the structure of the sport system in Canada
- Identify the appropriate sport organization to contact for specific inquiries to assist athletes and coaches
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Coaching Association of Canada - Coaching AwardsThe Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) strives to recognize coaches and organizations who reflect the diverse makeup of Canada and celebrates their tremendous contributions to its sport in Canada and to the success of its participants on and off the field of play. Below are the current awards accepting nominations. Click here for more information. Coaching Awards: - Lifetime Achievement Award - Nominations Deadline Fri, July 5th
- Coach of the Year Award - Nomination Deadline Mon, Sept 16th
- Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award - Nomination Deadline Mon, Sept 16th
- Impact Award - Nominations Deadline Fri, July 5th
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AGF and the Provincial and Territorial Gymnastics Sports organizations across Canada are pleased to announce the launch of SafeSport Gym Education.
SafeSport Gym Education is a collection of gymnastics organizations from across the country who worked hard to create documentary-style videos to share what safe sport means from real people, completely unscripted from real athletes, real coaches and real parents.
This is a collection of moments, feelings, and stories to educate us all.
Visit SafeSportGymEducation.org to view videos for all ages and for all people involved in our sport, in both official languages. You will also find Activity Books, Colouring Pages, and fact sheets about each video!
Feel free to browse and share and stay safe, because Safe Sport is Everyone's Responsibility.
Contact us at info@abgym.ab.ca for more information. |
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Instagram: @albertagymnastics
reposted from @madie.gymnast06
Nationals 2024! Memories, laughter, and fun were had, and gymnastics PB were made. I am so honoured that I got to compete alongside some of the best gymnasts in Canada. As my first level 10 nationals, I am very happy with my performance! CCP 10 oldies 2024 will forever have my heart🥹💙
Team alberta 4th
and reposted from @delaram_ghasemi2025 Nationals 2024 was such an amazing experience that will never be forgotten!! I am incredibly grateful to be able to have the opportunity to attend the Canadian National Championship. I couldn’t be more grateful to be apart of this amazing team and I am so proud of each and everyone one of them. I am so thankful I got to spend this week with such an amazing group of girls. The energy we brought to the competition floor was so incredible and the memories we made will last a lifetime. This meet was a great way to end the season and I am so excited to see what the future and the next season holds!!
GO TEAM ALBERTA💙🤍
#nationals2024 #gymnastics #teamab |
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A Word from Finance and Membership 💵💰💲
Happy Pride month, everybody!!! 🏳️🌈😎
And just like that the 2023-2024 Gymnastics season comes to a close, but it was a great one. Every year our members continue to show the province and the world just how special gymnastics is to them. Each season following the global pandemic, our membership numbers have grown again and again. Be it recreational or competitive, parents or tots, and birthday parties or adult classes, you all can't get enough of the gym, and I love it! Sport has the power to unite, excite, and inspire. We see that now, and we'll continue to see that during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. I know our clubs have been patiently waiting for the 2024-2025 Membership and Insurance fees to be released so they can set up their classes for the next season. Trust me, we also want to get the prices out there as quickly as possible. Once again, I thank the clubs and their administrators for their understanding as we reported our information and evaluations to Gallagher Insurance and asked for the fairest quote available. The good news is that we finally got their response this week, and AGF was able to immediately calculate the 2024-2025 fees for our members! You can see the Membership & Insurance Fee Schedule here. Great effort was made to keep GFA, recreational, and coach's insurance at the same price as before. For Developmental and Competitive levels, the cost increases slightly, but in return, we receive an updated and enhanced Sports Accident policy with increased customer servicing. More details will be released in the coming days with a special communication. Be sure to watch for it! Once all of the new procedures have been received, you'll be able to view our website for information on the policy along with a guide on how to submit claims. In the meantime, have a wonderful long weekend! Happy 157th birthday, Canada! 🍁 You don't look a day older than 150! We'll see all of you for the 2024-2025 season. All sport for all people. 🌈🍁 |
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2023-2024 Team Alberta Results 🤸♀️🥇🥈🥉🤸♂️
2024 Arctic Winter Games
🥇 4 🥈 2 🥉 2 Results 2024 Artistic Western Canadian Championships - MAG
🥇 18 🥈 14 🥉 19 Results 2024 Artistic Western Canadian Championships - WAG
🥇 18 🥈 14 🥉 14 Results 2024 Artistic Canadian Championships - MAG
🥇 4 🥈 6 🥉 5 Results 2024 Artistic Canadian Championships - WAG
🥇 2 🥈 2 🥉 3 Results 2024 Trampoline Gymnastics Canadian Championships
🥇 16 🥈 13 🥉 16 Results 2024 Acrobatic Gymnastics Canadian Championships
🥇 3 🥈 4 🥉 1 Results
Way to go Team!!! |
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Getting to know our members! 📩
In May we asked:
We're coming up to the end of gymnastics season, so we're all going to have a lot of free time. Gamers, we want your video game and board game suggestions! What should we be playing? 😎🎮🕹️🎲 "My Time at Sandrock!" -@haleighpaigemccourt on Instagram "I'm willing to take anyone on in a game of Ticket to Ride!" -@craigdrebit on Instagram
🤠🏅 Question of the Month 🤸👏
Thank you @mollycarlson1 for speaking about body image and mental health on the latest GymCan Winning-Well Safe Sport series! AGF members, who are your favourite Influencers and Motivators that we should check out? 🙌👑🤩🎙️
Answer our Question of the Month, and you could be featured in our next newsletter!!! Don't forget to include your first name and city/town. Send your responses to info@abgym.ab.ca or DM us on Instagram @albertagymnastics
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👥 Getting to Know Your AGF Team! 🙌 Now that we are almost halfway through 2024, what has been the highlight of your year so far?🤩👏📆 |
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Jacinda - Survived my first Alberta winter ❄️ Watching World Cup halfpipe at Winsport was pretty epic 🏂 Next month is officially a year living in AB for me, so I’m going to celebrate by checking out the Stampede! 🤠 Keevin - Hands down it was finally buying the hot tub I’ve been saving up for, for almost 2 years. I use it all the time, and it’s even spawned some office jokes about how serious I am about my hot tub chemicals. Also, I agree with Jacinda that the Halfpipe World Cup was EPIC! Haleigh - I saw a moose for the first time ever in my life this year!🫎 Being new to Canada has been interesting, and it's nice to have these wonderful opportunities to experience nature and wildlife like I never have before! 🙌 Mo - My highlight has to be my birthday. I'm a Leap Year baby, and when I was younger, my mom and I would celebrate my official birthday on the 29th by travelling. So this year we got the chance to rekindle that tradition by spending the time in Mexico. 🏝️🥥 🥳
Robin - Following Nationals, I was able to head to Penetanguishene, ON. It sits at the bottom of Georgian Bay and is definitely one of my happy places. Being on the water, in the water, near the water fills my soul. To be able to experience that in such a serene, beautiful place, with family I don’t get to see enough, I couldn’t ask for anything more. Except for maybe my own place in Penetang and a private jet that could whisk me off to it at a moments notice!!
Craig - In January we attended a concert with The IndigiDivas and the Calgary Philharmonic, and we were absolutely blown away. Their music absolutely filled my soul! It was incredible. ❤️🎼👏💃🏻
Carolyn - My year has been so busy with my kids' activities and gymnastics, but this summer we are going to San Diego and Disneyland!
Jacqueline - Seeing Artistic and TG under the same roof for Provincials! It was great to see everyone together and celebrating gymnastics 😊 Roland the Monkey - Dancing with all my friends at Provincials! 🕺🪩 |
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