The SafeSport Helpline provides crisis intervention, referrals, and emotional support specifically designed for athletes, staff, and other SafeSport participants affected by sexual violence. Through this service, support specialists provide live, confidential, one-on-one support. All services are anonymous, secure, and available
MARCH 18, 2020 UPDATE: Closure of ALL GBC MEMBER CLUBS CHECK OUT OUR WEB PAGE: CORONAVIRUS AND GYMNASTICS IN BC Good evening member clubs, In a media announcement on March 18, the BC Government declared a state of emergency. In light
Based in Vancouver, Gymnastics BC (GBC) is a not-for-profit provincial sport organization responsiblefor the governance, development and promotion of gymnastics in BC. Our dynamic team serves 79member clubs representing a membership of over 52,000 participants throughout the province. As amember-based
Gymnastics BC is pleased to welcome Nigel Loring as our CEO. With over 25 years of experience in sport management and leadership, Nigel will be a strong addition to the team, allowing the organization to continue providing excellent programming and member services to the
Over the past two weeks, Gymnastics BC staff have been working hard to advocate on behalf of our members. Over the past week and a half, staff have met with viaSport representatives and privately lobbied the government, both individually on
Return to Sport Phase 3On Monday, August 24, Minister Lisa Beare announced that the BC sport sector is moving into Phase 3: Progressively Loosen. As we move forward, clubs may introduce more activities to their members, while continuing to prioritize the
Registration HandbookFollowing approval of fees for the 2020-2021 season, GBC’s Registration Handbook is now available online. If you have questions regarding the content of the handbook, please email membership@gymbc.org.
EGM ResultsThank you to everyone who took part in the 2020 Gymnastics BC Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The purpose of the EGM was to consider an ordinary resolution to approve an insurance levy for the 2020-2021 season. The ordinary resolution
August 25, 2020 Yesterday, Minister Lisa Beare announced that the BC sport sector is now moving to Phase 3: Progressively Loosen. viaSport’s Return to Sport document has been updated accordingly, and is available online. As we move forward, clubs may introduce more
Attention member club representatives: Your Board of Directors met last week and spent a significant amount of time discussing the various attributes, pros, cons, benefits, and risks surrounding the insurance policy options that were available. Because of the changing insurance environment and
Following our Virtual Town Hall Recap announcement yesterday, we have finalized three risk management forms that all member clubs must implement immediately. Each required form is linked separately below, and GBC’s Return to Sport Plan appendices will be updated shortly. Instructions