September 21, 2023

Nigel Loring Departing GymBC

GymBC is announcing that Chief Executive Officer, Nigel Loring has decided to leave GymBC to pursue new challenges. His departure will be effective November 19, 2023. 

Committed to a smooth transition, Nigel will continue to lead GymBC and work with the GymBC Board of Directors in the search for a successful successor. Please join us in expressing our gratitude to Nigel, and in wishing him the very best in future pursuits.

Click here to read more information.  

#ThanksCoach - Happy National Coaches Week!

National Coaches Week is September 16-24! This Sunday, we are offering FREE professional development opportunities for you! Check out the Education Calendar for more information!

Congratulations to our winners of the Instagram/Facebook Coaching Contest!

  • Devena Steinmann - TAG Sports Centre
  • Sarah Powell - Twisters Gymnastics Club 
  • Peter Allan - Falcon Gymnastics 
  • Sherri Kokiw - Trail Gymnastics

Be sure to stay tuned on Instagram and Facebook to see who wins tomorrow's prize!

2023-24 Registration Handbook

The new membership year’s Registration Handbook is 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.

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 AGM. 

Ticket Deadline for Awards and Scholarships: 
Wednesday October 4 at 11:59 PM
Registration Deadline for AGM: 
Monday October 9 at 11:59 PM

2024 BC Gymnaestrada - Intent to Participate

Gymnastics BC and Delta Gymnastics are thrilled to be co-hosting the 2024 BC Gymnaestrada Event! This year's theme: Back to the 80's! Join us May 4-5, 2024 at the Richmond Olympic Oval!

Interested in participating? Fill out this brief survey with your information to be added to our communication list and let us know how many individuals you plan on bringing!

Questions can be sent to events@gymbc.org.

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. Registration closes Thursday October 12
  • Click here for the WTC Nomination Form. The deadline to nominate someone is Monday October 9

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 Monday September 25

Questions can be directed to dmcboyle@gymbc.org.

2023 GFA Assembly

The 2023 Gymnastics For All Assembly meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday October 11 via ZOOM. 

  • Click here to submit your nominations for GFAC Chairperson, GFAC Vice-Chairperson, and GFAC Member at Large by Tuesday October 3
  • Click Here to register for the meeting. Registration deadline is Monday October 9

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

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

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. 

Classified Ads

GYMBC STAFF LIST

Nigel Loring, CEO, ceo@gymbc.org 
Catherine Dubinsky, Member Services Manager & Finance, cdubinsky@gymbc.org
Justin Schubert, Sport Safety Officer, safety@gymbc.org
Aidan Muth, Administrative & Events Coordinator, amuth@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  
Bobby Kriangkum, Recreation Program Coordinator, bkriangkum@gymbc.org 
Katharina Wilhelm, GymBC 2023 Admin Volunteer, kwilhelm@gymbc.org

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