GymBC Weekly is Back, Weekly!

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to go for the exciting 2023-24 season! Starting this week, we will be resuming sharing an edition of the GymBC Weekly every Thursday. 

Please be sure to encourage your community to subscribe on our website to the weekly, and any other informational newsletters that may be important to them. Lots of essential information is shared by GymBC staff, every week!

In Memory of Luke Van Harmelen

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Team BC gymnast, Luke Van Harmelen. Luke spent time training at Delta Gymnastics Society, Surrey Gymnastics Society & Langley Gymnastics Foundation. He touched the hearts of many in the gymnastics community, and his family’s dedication to the sport in BC is commendable. 

A go-fund me has been created to support Luke’s family. Should you wish to donate, you can access it here. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and community during this difficult time. 

Final Reminder to submit your 2022-23 Members in Uplifter!

Please remember to submit your summer membership registrations to GymBC via Uplifter! Thank you to all the clubs that have already submitted theirs.

2022-23 membership submissions will be accepted through September 17, 2023. Please Note: Catherine will be away on vacation from September 18 – October 3.

2023-24 Registration Handbook

The new membership year’s Registration Handbook is finally available and you can access it here on the GymBC website. 

The handbook also resides on our Registration Forms webpage: (https://gymbc.org/registration-forms) if you need to find it again in the future.

Launch of SafeSport Gym Education

Last week, GymBC and the Provincial and Territorial Gymnastics Sport organizations across Canada launched 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.

We encourage you to visit the SafeSport Gym Education Website to view the videos, and find supporting resources. Information has been sent to member clubs with specific instructions on how to utilize the SafeSport Gym Education videos. Any questions can be sent to info@gymbc.org.

National Coaches Week - September 16-24

National Coaches Week is September 16-24! Check out the Education Calendar for reduced cost courses, PD opportunities, and more! As part of National Coaches Week, September 24 will be the first Annual Pro-D Day! Clubs who are able to are encouraged to give their coaches the day off or a day off in lieu so that they are able to attend some of the PD opportunities offered that day!

Contest Time! Nominate your coaches for a variety of prizes we're giving out during National Coaches Week! Click here to nominate someone now! Deadline: Sunday September 17!

Job Posting: Full Time Recreation Program Manager

GymBC is searching for a Recreation Program Manager to join our team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall development, coordination, supervision and promotion of recreational and emerging gymnastics programming and physical literacy in BC.

For more information about the position, including job responsibilities and application details, visit our recent posting.

GymBC is Seeking Four Directors at Large 

Gymnastics BC’s board of Directors is made up of ten volunteers directors: four of whom are elected by the member clubs; four are appointed by the various standing technical committees; and two are appointed by the board as subject matter specialist, including the Director of Finance. Each year at the AGM, GymBC member clubs meet to elect new directors as members of the board. Click here for more information on how to apply. 

GymBC Awards & Scholarships Night & AGM

Mark your calendars! The GymBC Annual Awards and Scholarships Night presented by Sport Burnaby, and the AGM is happening October 14-15 in the Evergreen Ballroom at the Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel! This is an incredible weekend to come together, connect with the community, and celebrate our passion for gymnastics together. 

Event pages are LIVE! Click here to view the event page for the Awards and Scholarships Night. Click here to view the event page for the 2023 AGM. Tickets for the Awards & Scholarships night are now available!

Upcoming WAG Training Camps

The events calendar has been updated with training camps for the WAG community, coming up in October. Click here to view the GymBC Events Calendar to find full details about the camps. 

October 14: L5 & Beyond Training Camp | Flip City Gymnastics: Registration Link
October 21-22: Team BC + FIG Focus Training Camp | Chimo Gymnastics: Registration Link

2023 WAG Technical Assembly

The 2023 WAG Technical Assembly will be taking place on Saturday October 14 at the Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel.

• Click here for the Registration and Voting Delegates Form
• Click here for the WTC Nomination Form 

Full details can be found on the events calendar, and questions can be directed to wag@gymbc.org.

2023 TG Retreat and Technical Assembly

The TG Retreat will be taking place October 6-8 in beautiful Loon Lake, Maple Ridge, in conjunction with the TG Assembly October 8.

• Click Here for the registration for the Retreat. Registration closes Friday September 15
• Click here for registration and voting delegates form. Registration is open until September 25

Questions can be directed to dmcboyle@gymbc.org.

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

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

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

1 job posting has been added to the GymBC website in the last two weeks.