May 29, 2025

Anti-Racism Awareness Week 

This week (May 26 - June 1) is recognized as Anti-Racism Awareness week in BC. This is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and take meaningful steps toward creating more inclusive, equitable spaces, both in our communities and in gymnastics. 

Click here for more information.

2025 Canadian Gymnastics Championships

The 2025 Canadian Gymnastics Championships are underway Calgary, AB!

Hosted by the Alberta Gymnastics Foundation and Gymnastics Canada at the Calgary Olympic Oval, this event will showcase top talent in TG, MAG, WAG, and ACRO!

📣 Meet Team BC: Team Announcement
📺 Watch the action live: Event & Livestream Info

Let’s go, Team BC! 💙💪

Staff Update - Trampoline Program Manager

Sandra Poelzer, our Trampoline Gymnastics Program Manager, will be leaving Gymnastics BC, with her last day being June 20, 2025. 

💙Sandra has been a dedicated member of our team, working tirelessly to support TG athletes, coaches, judges, and clubs. We thank her for the lasting impact she’s made over the past year and a half. Please join us in wishing her the best in her next chapter. 

We’ll share more about the transition soon. If you have any questions, please email info@gymbc.org.

Heads-Up: US Tariffs on Gymnastics Equipment

Please be aware that gymnastics equipment ordered from US suppliers may now be subject to a 35% import tariff. One BC club recently faced an unexpected $17,000 charge when ordering custom foam equipment due to these tariffs.

⚠️ A few important notes:

  • These tariffs may not be covered by insurance, even if the equipment was ordered as part of a claim.
  • As of May 20, new Canadian regulations require a Government of Canada Security Clearance to import goods. One-time brokering is no longer allowed.

This change could have major cost implications for any club ordering equipment from the US. Please plan accordingly and share with others who may be affected.

2025 GymBC Awards & Scholarships – Submissions Now Open

2025 GymBC Nominations and scholarship applications are open until July 15, 2025! Help us celebrate the amazing people/clubs in our community! 

📣 New awards this year include the Coaching Impact Award, True Sport Award, Xcel Club of the Year, and more!

🔗 Click here to learn more and submit!

TG Western Canada Cup

GymBC wishes the best of luck to all of our Team BC TG athletes, coaches, judges, and staff who will represent BC next weekend at the Western Canada Cup! 

✨Hosted by Manitoba Gymnastics Association, the event takes place June 6-8 in Winnipeg, MB!

Click here to meet Team BC.

Assisting & Guiding Tour – Zones 1 & 2

GymBC is excited to offer an Assisting and Guiding Clinic for Zones 1 and 2, taking place at various Zone 1 and 2 Clubs from June 25 - July 6, 2025! 

Geared towards GF trained coaches, this clinic bridges the gap between GF and Comp 1, focusing on progressions, drills, and safe physical assistance techniques.

🔗 View full details in the Education Calendar

📬 Clubs in Zones 3–8: Stay tuned. Dates for your zones are coming soon!

2025 GymBC GFA Summit 

GymBC is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Gymnastics For All Summit, taking place on June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics.

✨This free event provides a valuable opportunity for GFA leaders and coaches from across the province to connect with the GFA Committee, reflect on our progress, and collaborate on the path forward for GFA in BC. Together, we’ll review the successes and challenges of our current initiatives, assess what needs further attention, and explore new opportunities as part of the 2024–2026 Strategic Plan. 

Click here to RSVP by June 4, 2025 so we can have an accurate head count. Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided throughout the day. We hope to see you there!

FIG Parkour Coaching Course – Quebec

Interested in expanding your coaching skills into parkour? Don’t miss this free FIG Parkour Course happening in Quebec, August 26-30!

Click here to register.

📧 Questions can be sent to dalivantov@gymcan.org

A great opportunity to learn from international experts and bring new skills back to your club!

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

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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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