Gymnastics BC is the provincial governing body for gymnastics in BC.
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Gymnastics BC is the provincial sport organization responsible for the governance, promotion and development of gymnastics in British Columbia. Established in 1969 as a non-profit association, Gymnastics BC provides support and services to its member clubs.
Positive and diverse gymnastics experiences for province wide participation at all levels.
Primary activities:
Participation Development
Athlete/ Leadership Development
Membership Development
Services and Resources
Our mission:
Positive and diverse gymnastics experiences for province wide participation at all levels.
Our vision:
A provincial leader in the delivery of quality foundational and high performance programs and services that foster lifelong sport participation.
Our values:
Excellence - We conduct our activities at the highest possible standards.
Leadership - We are recognized as an organizational leader within the British Columbia sport community and Canadian gymnastics community.
Transparency - We disclose information, opportunities and decisions in a clear, open and accessible manner.
Ethical - We ensure a safe environment for all gymnastics participants, encourage fair play and adherence to the spirit of the rules.
Professional - We establish and pursue educational opportunities that will allow our gymnastics community to grow and prosper.
People - We recognize, support and celebrate the contributions and successes of our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, club members and staff.
Founded: 1969
Chair: Twyla Ryan, Cranbrook, BC,
Board of Directors: ten directors
Provincial Advisory Committee: eight zone directors
Chief Executive Officer: Brian Forrester, 604-333-3490, [email protected]
Office: 268-828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2
Member organizations:
75 full member clubs
250 associate members
Participants (approximate numbers):
42,500 recreational gymnasts
2,150 competitive gymnasts
1,250 coaches
100 judges
Annual budget: $1.9 million (approximately)
Staff:
Full-time: seven (as of July 2015)
Part-time: seven (as of July 2015)
Contact
Brian Forrester, CEO, 604-333-3490, [email protected]
Vanessa Albert, Communications & Marketing Manager, 604-333-3492, [email protected]
