February 16, 2023

2022-23 GymBC Member Club Survey: Reminder

Thank you to the club leaders who have completed the 2022-23 GymBC Member Club Survey. 

This is a reminder that the survey deadline is fast approaching. We kindly invite those who have not yet submitted a survey, to please do so by March 1. 

Please note that although this survey collects identifying data, information shared with external parties will only be viewed in aggregate.

Surveys completed on or before March 1 will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 $25 Visa Gift Cards!

Note: Please contact info@gymbc.org if your club did not receive the survey link. 

Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub

The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to announce that their Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub, is now live!

This hub 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. Access the Resources Hub here. 

Bystander Intervention Training

ViaSport are offering a further two free Bystander Intervention training workshops.

These sessions are available for everyone: Youth participants, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to get better at speaking up when things aren't right!

If you would like to learn more about these sessions, please visit the viaSport website Here.

Feb 22: Register Here

March 4: Register Here

2023 WAG, MAG and TG BC Championships: Deadline Reminder

Please note that the registration deadline for BC Championships for Artistic is fast approaching.  

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

Canada Winter Games: Team BC

GymBC would like to wish everyone attending the Canada Games, the very best of luck!

Canadians will be able to catch all the action live and on-demand on the Games' new streaming platform here. 

View the full broadcast schedule here. 

GO TEAM BC!

FIG World Cup 2023 AGD Trophy

Maja Bonham and Gabby Flynn, begin their competition season this weekend at the trampoline FIG World Cup 2023 AGD Trophy in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

This event will feature senior trampoline and tumbling athletes from around the world. They are joined by coach Curt Dewolff. 

The event runs from February 17-19 with preliminary competition starting on February 18. 

Good Luck to you all!

Compulsory Level Up Camp: Call for Interest 

The tentative plans are to have 4 coaches lead an apparatus each where athletes can work on next level skills and tricky text. 

This camp would be held in conjunction with the Grizzly Invitational where Compulsory athletes will be competing on May 12. The camp itself would be hosted at Synergy Gymnastics on Saturday, May 13.

Please email mkomagata@gymbc.org if you are interested in attending so we can determine if there is enough interest to pursue this plan further. 

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

Spieth Parallel bars for sale - Creston, BC
Recreational Coordinator - Victoria, BC 
Coaching Opportunity - South Edmonton Gymnastique + Ninja 
Technical Director - Gymnastics NL

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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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