The Alegria club is looking for gymnasts to joint the first Senior AGG Group in Manitoba. Please click to learn more about AGG.
Special Olympics Manitoba Looking for Volunteers
Special Olympics Manitoba (SOM) provides sport for Manitobans with an intellectual disability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers from Winnipeg and Westman Regions to help coach our athletes in Rhythmic Gymnastics from October to May. SOM benefits greatly from the presence of volunteers within our programs, and in turn, our volunteers gain valuable transferrable skills and experience, while knowing they are making a difference in their communities and having fun! Apply to become a volunteer TODAY! No experience required and training is provided. Must be able to commit 1 to 2 hours once a week and some weekends for competitions. Screening is part of the application process. For more information and to fill out an application form, please visit our website at www.specialolympics.mb.ca. You can also contact the Special Olympics Manitoba provincial office at 204.925.5628 (Toll-Free 1.888.333.9179) or som@specialolympics.mb.ca.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Honoured at GCG Achievement Gala
GCG held their Achievement Gala for the many deserving individuals who promote gymnastics in Canada. Mario Lam, developer of the scripting and scoring programs used by rhythmic gymnasts across Canada, was the recipient of the Evelyn Koop Rhythmic Gymnastics award.
Evelyn Koop, major founder of rhythmic gymnastics in Canada, was honoured as a Gymnastics Canada Life Member.
The 2012 Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics Group was recognized for being the first group from Canada to qualify for the Olympics. Congratulations to all the award recipients, and a special congratulations to Manitoban Zdravka Tchonkova, coach of the 2012 Olympic Group.
Gearing up for World Gymnaestrada
On June 1, gymnastics clubs from across the province took to TecVoc High School to showcase gymnastics performances. If you liked what you saw, you can continue to be a part of the Gymnastics for All movement by joining the Manitoba Fusion team! Please visit our MB Fusion page HERE for more information.
Watch the video for highlights on the 2011 World Gymnaestrada to get a taste of what we will see in 2015 in Helsinki!
Kaedyn Lashley Earns Bronze at Nationals
Building on her success at the Manitoba Provincial Championships the week previous, Kaedyn Lashley earned a bronze medal in the All-Around National Junior competition at the Canadian National Championships.