March 2, 2023

Notice Of Bereavement: Stan Wilkes

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of Stan Wilkes.

Stan was an integral member of the Men’s gymnastic community from the early 1970s until his retirement from the sport in the late 1980s. This is why we honour his legacy at the GymBC Awards and Scholarships every year.

He was a leader in the B.C. men’s artistic gymnastics program among athletes at the provincial and national levels. He also helped to shape B.C.’s men’s artistic gymnastics system and its committee organization.

Stan devoted his life’s work to bettering our sport and acting in the best interest of our Gymnastics BC community. 

On behalf of Gymnastics BC, we send our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time.

2023 Canada Winter Games: Results

The 2023 Canada Winter Games has concluded for Gymnastics. Please visit the GymBC website Here for a full recap of results and medal standings for Team BC.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Go Team BC!

GymBC Staff Updates

Administration and Communications:
Administration & Communications Coordinator, Megan McDermott, is heading back to her home in Ireland. GymBC is grateful for the many contributions and positive relationships Megan has made during her time with GymBC and wish her the very best of success in her future endeavors. Megan’s final day will be March 24. 

This departure means we will look to hire a Communications Coordinator as a paid internship position on a PT basis until November when Keara Urquhart is expected to return from her parental leave.

Business Development, GFA, Administration & Events: 
Leanne James, Business Development & Events Manager, will be departing on parental leave starting in late April. GymBC has reorganized GFA responsibilities to rest with GFA Coordinator, Bobby Kriangkum which allows for Aidan Muth to transition to the role of Administration & Event Coordinator. 

Aidan will still maintain a strong connection with GFA as he continues to lead Gymnaestrada planning and delivery with 2023 hosts, White Rock Gymnastics Club. Aidan started his new duties on March 1.

Sport Safety Officer:
GymBC is close to finalizing a new hire for the Sport Safety Officer position and will announce details within the next few weeks.  

Please direct any staffing related questions to Nigel at ceo@gymbc.org.

CAC Mental Health and Sports Resource Hub

The Coaching Association of Canada has launched their Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub.

This hub linked below, provides the tools and information to overcome stigma and guide conversations about mental health.

This free online portal offers training and resources for coaches to develop mental health literacy and positive coaching practices to improve performance and well-being in sport. 

Mental Health & Sports Recourse Hub

2023 Compulsory Gymnastics BC Championships

Please note that the registration deadline for the 2023 Compulsory Gymnastics BC Championships is March 24.

Registration and Key information can be found on the event page Here. 

If you have any questions about GymBC events, please email events@gymbc.org

2023 TG Canada Western Cup: Bulletin #1

Bulletin #1 is now available to view for the 2023 Trampoline Gymnastics Canada Western Cup. 

Please visit the link Here to view event information. 

WAG Updates

Please click on the links below to see the latest updates to the following WAG documents: 

  • BC CCP Charts & Excel Program 
  • WAG Operations Manual 

Call for Interest: GFA Retreat

GymBC and the Gymnastics For All Committee (GFAC) are collaborating with VIP GymSports in Nanaimo, BC to host the GFA Retreat this summer! 

This will be a GFA Coach and Program Manager Professional Development and Networking event.

Please complete the following survey so we can determine if there is enough interest to pursue this further. 

Take Survey

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

The following postings have been added to the GymBC website in the last two weeks:

Equipment & Mats for sale - Wings Gymnastics
Front desk representative - Nanaimo, BC
Gymnastics Coach - Elk Valley 

Classified Ads

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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