BC Multiculturalism Week

This week is BC Multiculturalism Week, a time to celebrate the diversity, cultures, and communities that shape our province and our gymnastics family.

We recognize and appreciate the many cultural backgrounds represented across our clubs, athletes, coaches, judges, and volunteers, and remain committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone.

Please Register Your Competitive Athletes

This is a friendly reminder that if your club has competitive athletes, please ensure they are registered in the appropriate competitive category. It has come to our attention that some clubs have not yet submitted any competitive registrations for their athletes!

If you currently have athletes registered in the WAG or MAG UNDECLARED competitive categories, please be aware that if they plan to compete in any of the December GymBC-sanctioned competitions, you must first withdraw them from the UNDECLARED category before registering them in the correct category for their competition(s). Click here for detailed instructions on how to change your competitive athletes’ membership categories.

As in previous years, March 1, 2026 will mark the deadline for finalizing competitive WAG/MAG athlete registration categories. After this date, categories will remain unchanged until after the GymBC Championships. Athletes may move up in category but cannot move down without petitioning the appropriate discipline’s Technical Committee.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine at membership@gymbc.org. 

PS – Are you unsure about how to present GymBC membership fees to your club’s members? Click here for an informative article on this topic.

Competitive Athlete Transfers

An athlete may register with a new club only after the following conditions have been fulfilled:

• The new club must notify GymBC by submitting a Competitive Athlete Transfer Request form; and
• The current club approves the transfer within 10 days of receiving the request from GymBC; or
• If no response is provided by the current club within 10 days after notification of the transfer request.

Once these conditions have been satisfied, GymBC will proceed to register the athlete with the new club.

Be aware that athlete transfer requests are mandatory even between membership years or seasons. A new membership year does not automatically allow a competitive athlete to switch clubs without initiating a transfer request. 

2026–27 GymBC Sanctioned Events

Information is now available for the 2026–27 GymBC Sanctioned Events bidding rounds. Bidding Round 1 opens December 1, 2025.

All competitive and recreational events (excluding joint training and camps) must be sanctioned by GymBC. Please take a moment to review the updated information on our website.

If you have any questions, reach out to events@gymbc.org.

2026 TG High-Performance Prep Camp

GymBC is hosting a 2026 TG High-Performance Competition Prep Camp at TAG Sports Centre on January 18, 2026!

This camp is open to eligible athletes and coaches and will support preparation for the upcoming competitive season.

Registration is now open on the Events Calendar!

Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships

Congratulations to our BC athletes who represented Canada at the Junior Trampoline World Championships in Pamplona, Spain! Hayden Good (CA) earned a Bronze Medal in Junior Women's DMT!

Shoutout to Brooklyn Lee-McMeeken (CA), Max Oughtred (WG), and Brayden Renou (OGC) who contributed to the team's performances in Synchro, Trampoline, and DMT! 

Junior World Championships

Alec Ikeda (TWS) and Aiden Gonzalez (LGF) will represent Canada this week at the Junior World Championships in Manila. Their coaches, Richard Ikeda (TWS) and Kris Krunick (LGF) will also be on the team supporting them. 

Check out the full schedule and link to results, below! Go, BC go! 

2026 GFA Summit

As we plan for the 2026 GFA Summit, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Your input will help us better understand the priorities of the GFA community and guide the direction of the 2026-28 GFA Technical Plan. 

Please click the link below to fill out the GFA Summit survey.

Conflict Resolution Workshop

Join Nadia Kyba from Now What Facilitation on December 2, 2025 at 9:30 - 11 a.m. PST for an interactive session on Conflict Resolution! Add new tools to your toolkit for managing conflict with parents, athletes, and coworkers.

Register via the link below, or through the GymBC Coach & Judge Education Calendar

Governance Webinar

Now What Facilitation is hosting a Strengthening Governance: Clarifying Roles and Reducing Conflict webinar.

Join facilitator Andy Stuart on November 22, 2025 from 12-1:30 p.m. PST for practical tools to strengthen structure, communication, and accountability within your organization.

PD Opportunity - Multi-Sport Leadership Spotlight

FSQ Consulting is hosting the BC Multi-Sport Leadership Spotlight on December 5, 2025 at the Richmond Olympic Oval! This is a full-day, in-person leadership event designed for sport leaders, administrators, and change-makers across BC.

The day will feature workshops, guest speakers, and conversations focused on strengthening leadership capacity within the sport sector.

November Feature - Creating Welcoming Gym Spaces

Creating a healthy, safe and welcoming sport environment means creating a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported. Clubs that invest in this culture see stronger communities, happier athletes, and healthier outcomes for all. Click the button below for more information on this month’s Safe Landing Feature. 

Preventing Eating Disorders in Young Athletes

We recently came across a valuable Safe Sport resource from SIRC on recognizing and preventing eating disorders among young athletes. The article outlines key warning signs, addresses the impact of sport environments on body image, and offers practical guidance for coaches and caregivers.