January 26, 2023

2022 B.C. Coach of the Year Awards

The annual Coach of the Year Awards recognize outstanding coaches in British Columbia for their dedication and contribution to sport. 

viaSport invites the sport community to nominate coaches who have demonstrated leadership, effective coaching and personal growth throughout their career.

More information can be found Here.

Deadline: January 31

Dysfunctional Eating & Eating Disorders in Athleticism Workshop: Final Reminder

This is a free, two hour workshop for coaches, club staff & families (parents/guardians) from any discipline to educate & bring awareness on how to provide a safe sports environment where athletes can succeed whilst supporting their physical & mental well-being.

This workshop takes place on January 30.

For Registration details & more Information, please visit our Education Calendar Here. 

Team Up Series: Selkirk Challengers

ViaSport have introduced two fantastic initiatives focused on improving opportunities for sport participation among individuals with disabilities. 

The Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club and Kootenay Family Place are working together to provide free gymnastics programming to young people with physical disabilities or neurodiversity. 

To read the full article, please visit the ViaSport website Here. 

2023 BC Gymnaestrada: Final Reminder

The Registration Deadline for BC Gymnaestrada has been Extended to January 31. 

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

Gymnastics BC Events

Click on any of the events listed below to access the event information:

  • 2023 WAG, MAG and Trampoline Gymnastics BC Championships
  • 2023 Compulsory Gymnastics BC Championships

Reminder: Registration for BC Championships is now open!

To view the GymBC Events Calendar, please see Here. 

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

2023 MAG Elite Canada: Results

Congratulations to all MAG Athletes and Coaches who attended Elite Canada. 

Here are some Result Highlights:

Aspire 

  • Ethan Lee (LGF): 4th AA, 3rd FX, 3rd HB and 
  • Jonathan Ogilvie (LGF): 2nd PH

Junior 14-15  

  • Alec Ikeda (TWT): 2nd AA, 1st PH, 1st PB, 3rd SR
  • Parker Smith (LGF): 3rd AA, 2nd HB 
  • Reuben Dykstra (LGF): 2nd FX
  • Keita Kuramoto (LGF): 2nd VT

Junior 16-18

  • Blake Morfitt (LGF): 4th AA 
  • Hayden Isfeld (TWT): 2nd PH, 3rd PB

Senior

  • Ethan Ikeda (TWT): 4th AA 
  • Ryan Woodhead (DGS): 6th AA
  • Zachary Clay (TWT): 2nd PH

2023 WAG Elite Canada: Results

Congratulations to all WAG Athletes and Coaches who attended Elite Canada. 

Here are some Results Highlights:

Novice: 

  • Emily Kim (TAG) 6th AA 
  • Brooklyn Smith (LGF) and Carlaya Millin (Club Aviva) tied for 3rd on vault

Junior: 

  • Aaliyah De Sousa (Flip City) 7th AA (1st AA Day 2)

Senior: 

  • Sophie Patterson (Club Aviva) 8th AA 
  • Jordanna Phillis (LGF) 1st on vault
  • Makenzie Grant (LGF) 2nd on Vault
  • Sydney Turner (TAG) 3rd on beam
Coach & Judge Education Calendar

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Event Calendar

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

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GYMBC STAFF LIST

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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
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