2014/2015 > ANNUAL REPORT 2014/2015 > ANNUAL REPORT > OUR VISION Canada is recognized as a world-leading gymnastics country through the achievement of international sport excellence, growth of the sport, and demonstrated sport organizational excellence. > OUR MISSION To lead and govern the Canadian gymnastics system, to direct High Performance in pursuit of international excellence, and to guide and/or partner in the development of quality and innovative gymnastics programming. > OUR CORE VALUES Gymnastics Canada is athlete focussed and believes in operating by the core values of: • Accountability • Collaboration and teamwork • Diversity • Excellence • Integrity and fairness • Safety Ellie Black 2014 World Championships > In addition to the change in leadership, additional staffing MESSAGE FROM changes brought a positive impact to the organization. THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT/CEO Most significant was the completion of the artistic gymnastics program staffing and additions to the rhythmic program. RICHARD CRÉPIN & PETER NICOL Finally, the addition of a Director of Communications and Marketing reemphasized the importance of this area and the willingness of the organization to make positive investments and change in this area. IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO PRESENT THIS YEAR’S In a very busy year hosting events, GCG also finalized REPORT TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the development and submission of the bid application for the hosting of the FIG 2017 World Artistic Gymnastics FOR 2014/15. Championships in Montreal. In February, the FIG conducted a formal site visit and approved the appointment of the event to It seems like we repeat this phrase every year, but it truly has Canada. As a result of this formal approval, the 2017 World been another busy year for the Federation. First and foremost Artistic Gymnastics Championships Board was formed, was the transition period that occurred with the formalization comprised of members from both the GCG board and the of the new President and CEO for Gymnastics Canada, Quebec Gymnastics Federation Board as co-hosts of the and the many changes that followed with new leadership. event. This formalization also led to the hiring of the CEO for Additionally, last year’s board elections brought new board the independent organization that will be formed to prepare members, with their expertise and passion, to the table for and run the event on behalf of the two federations. Gymnastics Canada. It was also a very busy year for the organization with athletes competing at numerous international On behalf of Gymnastics Canada, we would like to thank our events with tremendous success -- demonstrating further staff and board for your continued dedication during this time growth and consistency at the international level. The formal of change. Your tireless efforts in support of the Federation opening of the National Training Centre in Montreal as well over the past year have ensured that we continue to move as the Rhythmic Training Centre in Toronto brought further forward to achieve our designated goals and objectives. opportunity for the development of excellence for our athletes. We would also like recognize and thank our provincial/ Finally, it was a very busy year from a hosting perspective territorial counterparts across the country, and the gymnastics including GCG’s hosting of the combined Canadian volunteers without whose efforts Gymnastics in Canada Championships in Ottawa and the Senior Pan American would not be the success that it is. Last year we mentioned Championships in Toronto. that together we are stronger, and your teamwork and support over this past year demonstrates the truth of that statement. Further board and staff teambuilding continued in 2014/15 Once again, thank you to all for your hard work and support, with the second annual board/staff retreat conducted and we look forward to continued progress as we move in Ottawa in January. The focus for this year was forward together. communication, with the objective of improving this important aspect from both internal and external perspectives. The final result of this session was the first draft of the new GCG Strategic Communications Plan which will be completed this year and which will provide the road map for all GCG communications moving forward. As this retreat once again received great feedback from both board and staff, this practice will continue moving forward. The focus for the upcoming year’s session will be the development of GCG’s next four-year strategic plan. Rosie MacLennan MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR & PRESIDENT/CEO > > INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL RESULTS FOR 2014-2015 Gymnastics Canada national teams attended several The opening of the Institut National du Sport du Quebec international events this year, working towards our goal of (INS) in Montreal has also provided the MAG, WAG, MEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS being a Top 8 nation and achieving podium results at the and TG programs with state-of-the-art facilities for hosting 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. national team training and preparation camps. Floor GOLD Scott Morgan NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES “The WAG program held two “Aspire” Camps over the winter,” said Karl Balisch, Program Director, Artistic Rings GOLD Ryan Oehrlein The Rhythmic Gymnastics Group National Training Centre Gymnastics. “These camps are for identified pre-novice Vault SILVER Scott Morgan is now fully operational at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre and novice-aged athletes and are under the leadership of APRIL 10TH- 13TH, 2014 PACIFIC RIM CHAMPIONSHIPS Rings BRONZE Scott Morgan (TPASC) at the University of Toronto in Scarborough. With our Junior/Age Group National Team advisor Alex Bard. Richmond, BC, Canada Kevin Lytwyn, Scott this new, state-of-the-art facility, GCG is now able to offer a We had a great response to these camps with close to Morgan, Hugh Smith, Senior & Junior full range of training, conditioning, and health services to the 30 gymnasts and their coaches attending the camp held Team BRONZE Rene Cournoyer, Aaron Team RG Group athletes, and to a small number of identified Senior at the INS in February.” National Team individual athletes. Mah, Ryan Oehrlein The Aspire program is focused on early identification Rings, Vault GOLD Scott Morgan “Everything you could possibly want, they have at TPASC. and ongoing monitoring/development of talented young Floor SILVER Scott Morgan You’re not going to find a more well-equipped facility than gymnasts. In 2015-2016, two camps will be held in Rings SILVER Kevin Lytwyn this which also houses the Canadian Sport Institute-Ontario,” association with regional competitions, and two JULY 28TH - AUGUST 1ST, 2014 High Bar BRONZE Kevin Lytwyn said National Rhythmic Team Director Teresa Orr. “TPASC competitions will be by invitation. COMMONWEALTH GAMES enables GCG to deliver High Performance training to the Glasgow, Scotland Zachary Clay, Nathan Rhythmic Senior Group in a world-class facility which we Gafuik, Anderson Loran, Team BRONZE have never been able to do before!” Kevin Lytwyn, Scott Morgan Junior Vault 6th Rene Cournoyer AUGUST 16TH - 28TH, 2014 Competition YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) Nanjing, China High Bar 7th Rene Cournoyer DECEMBER 13TH- 15TH, 2014 TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL High Bar BRONZE Jackson Payne Toyota, Japan All Around, Pommel, Rings, Vault, Junior GOLD Felix Dolci Parallel Bars, High Bar (14U) Competition MARCH 28TH - 29TH, 2015 Floor (14U) SILVER Felix Dolci INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM Pommel Horse (16U) GOLD Olivier M. Thibault CUP Floor, Rings (16U) SILVER William Emard Berlin, Germany Rings GOLD Kevin Lytwyn Floor GOLD Damien Cachia Parallel Bars, High Bar SILVER Kevin Lytwyn MARCH 26TH- 29TH, 2015 UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Rings SILVER Damien Cachia INTERNATIONAL CUP Floor BRONZE Kevin Lytwyn Calgary, AB, Canada Vault BRONZE Damien Cachia Rhythmic Senior Group practices at TPASC INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL RESULTS > > INTERNATIONAL RESULTS FOR 2014-2015 CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL RESULTS FOR 2014-2015 CONTINUED WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CONTINUED APRIL 5TH, 2014 Rose-Kaying Woo, Shallon Olson, Junior team GOLD Juniors TOKYO WORLD CUP All Around 4th Victoria Moors Ana Padurariu, Megane Roberts Tokyo, Japan All Around, Beam, Floor GOLD Rose-Kaying Woo Vault GOLD Ellie Black Tie Vault GOLD Shallon Olsen All Around SILVER Ellie Black Vault, Floor SILVER Megane Roberts Ellie Black, Maegan Chant, Aleeza Yu, Shallon Olsen, Senior & Beam SILVER Ana Padurariu Team SILVER Megane Roberts, APRIL 10TH - 13TH, 2014 Junior Team All Around, Bars BRONZE Jade Chrobok PACIFIC RIM Rose-Kaying Woo All Around GOLD Victoria Kayen-Woo Seniors CHAMPIONSHIPS Vault BRONZE Maegan Chant MARCH 6TH-8TH Richmond, BC, Canada Beam GOLD Isabela Onyshko Floor BRONZE Ellie Black GYMNIX INTERNATIONAL Montreal, Canada Floor GOLD Sydney Soloski Floor SILVER Shallon Olsen Juniors Vault GOLD Helody Cyrenne Vault BRONZE Shallon Olsen Bars GOLD Sabrina Gill Floor BRONZE Rose-Kaying Woo All Around, Bars SILVER Isabela Onyshko APRIL 24TH- 26TH, 2014 WORLD CUP Floor SILVER Isabela Onyshko Beam SILVER Gabriella Douglas Osijek, Croatia Floor SILVER Meaghan Ruttan Beam GOLD Ellie Black Bars BRONZE Victoria Kayen-Woo Vault SILVER Ellie Black JULY 28TH - AUGUST 1ST, 2014 All Around BRONZE Sydney Soloski COMMONWEALTH GAMES Floor BRONZE Ellie Black Junior team SILVER Juniors Glasgow, Scotland Ellie Black, Maegan Chant, Team 4th Stefanie Merkle, Isabela Vault SILVER Shallon Olsen Onyshko, Victoria-Kayen Woo Bars, Beam BRONZE Rose-Kaying Woo AUGUST 16TH - 28TH,