GFA Month is Almost Here!

Who’s ready to celebrate GFA Month? Starting May 1, 2026 not only does BC Gymnaestrada begin, but it also marks the kickoff of GFA Month. We’re excited to celebrate with our community all month long! Join us next Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a social being held at the BC Gymnaestrada Event in Richmond, BC! 

We’re pleased to offer the following free webinars:

Finding the Balance of Fun and Fundamentals in Rec Programs
May 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. 

Balance First: How Coaches and Managers Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
May 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. 

Register for both through the GymBC Education Calendar and earn PD points.

Be sure to check out our social media for details on how to participate in our month-long handstand contest, with a GymBC prize pack up for grabs! If you missed the last round of GymBC apparel to celebrate GFA Month, stay tuned! The store will be launching again soon.

Here’s to GFA Month; celebrating 40 years of the Gymnastics for All Committee and many more ahead!

Community Sport Hero Awards

We are proud to share that Stacy Dupuis and Gail Tendall have been named recipients of the Sport BC Community Sport Hero Award! 

This recognition honours their exceptional volunteer contributions and the meaningful impact they continue to have on athletes and the gymnastics community in Smithers.

That’s a Wrap!

What an amazing GymBC Championships season!

Thank you to the athletes, coaches, judges, club staff, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone behind the scenes who made the last 2 weeks so special. 

Share your stories with us on Instagram @gymnasticsbc so we can re-share! 

2026 BC Gymnaestrada Next Week

We are one week out from the 2026 BC Gymnaestrada, happening May 1–3 at the Richmond Olympic Oval!

Admission tickets for the performance shows are available. Visit the event page for full details and to purchase tickets by Wednesday April 29, and to see Workplan #3 with schedules and more event info! 

Team BC in Yukon at Western Champs

GymBC sends our best wishes to all athletes, coaches, and judges participating in the 2026 Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships this weekend in Whitehorse!

Proud of our community representing our province. Go, BC! Click the link below for event information, results, and more! 

2026 GymBC Summits

Join GymBC this summer for our technical program Summits! Please see dates and how to register below. Information for all Summits is available on the events calendar. 

GFA: May 22-23 | Sunshine Coast 
Click here to register.

WAG: June 13-15 | Whistler
Email wag@gymbc.org to register.

MAG: July 17-19 | Whistler
Click here to register. 

Have your voice heard at a GymBC Summit! Connect with members of the community and help shape the future of gymnastics in BC. Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 TG Summit. 

MAG Entry Level Judging Course – Now Online

The Entry Level MAG Judging Course, which is the first step to becoming a MAG judge is now available online once again.

Click the link below to register! 

Upcoming Governance and Complaints Workshops

Now What Facilitation is continuing its webinar series. These sessions are live, interactive workshops, where participants will discuss real scenarios from sport organizations, ask questions, and work through practical governance tools during each session. Upcoming workshops this spring include:

May 5, 2026 — Why Your Complaint Process Is Creating More Conflict
June 4, 2026 — Anonymous Complaints: Protection or Problem?

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Athletes’ well-being isn’t just physical. It’s also mental and emotional. Coaches, parents, and peers can all play a role in supporting positive mental health in gymnastics. Click the button below for more information on this month’s Safe Landing Feature.