NEWS

Edmonton, August 20, 2010

Additional Open Gym-Time
Champions Gymnastics is now offering (as of Sept 2) an additional Open-Gym time : After-School Drop-In (ages 12 and under) $5.00 per person Thursdays 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Come and experience gymnastics fun !

Edmonton, January 21, 2010 (updated April 22)

Exciting News !
Champions Gymnastics is now offering ZUMBA classes. What's ZUMBA ? The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! In the past years, the Zumba® program has become nothing short of a revolution, spreading like wildfire, and positioning itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness. As of July 2009, the Zumba® program is being taught at over 40,000 locations in 75 countries, has sold millions of DVDs, and has changed the lives of Zumba® Fanatics worldwide with an astonishing five million participants taking Zumba classes every week. Why ? Because it's the best party around !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.zumba.com/us/about/

Champions Gymnastics is proud of its association with MOMSTOWN-EDMONTON and now offers 50% off the regular drop-in fee at any of our PRE-SCHOOL OPEN-GYM times with proof of membership with Momstown. If you want more information about joining Momstown, please contact:
Momstown Edmonton - South
Cathy Konski Edmonton South/East/Sherwood Park-
http://edmonton-south.momstown.ca
cathy.konski@momstown.ca
Phone: 780-570-0036

Momstown Edmonton – North
Laura Boeyenga Edmonton North/West/St. Albert-
http://edmonton-north.momstown.ca
info.edmonton-north@momstown.ca

Edmonton, November 12, 2009

New and exciting "BOUNCE HOUSE" for Pre-school kids !

Champions Gymnastics will be inaugurating its brand NEW Bounce House on Wednesday November 18, during Pre-school Open-Gym at 9:30 am. Come and play in the gym and try our new BOUNCE HOUSE ! DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION FLYER

HERE !

Edmonton, September 21, 2009 (updated 7.3.10)

Open-Gym Schedule and News !
For September to June, the regular times are: Pre-school Open-Gym Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays/ 9:00 am to 10:30 am Family Open-Gym Fridays/ 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Open-Gyms are USUALLY closed on Statutory holidays and on the Sundays that are long weekends. Always check our website or call us at 780-440-0014 during the preceding days.

Ottawa, March 1, 2009

Miranda Meyer named to the 2009 Canadian Senior National Team

Miranda Meyer has been named to the Canadian Senior National Team by Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique. Miranda's nomination was announced today by Lise Simard, Women's Program Director and by Edouard Iarov, who is responsible for the 2009 World Championships preparation of both the Men's and the Women's Teams. "We are proud of Miranda for achieving yet another goal she has set for herself. Miranda's determination and hard work are paying off. This nomination comes at a very good time for her. Her first assignment will be to represent Canada at our own Wild Rose, right here in Edmonton. Anybody who knows Miranda knows that this will give her wings." said Michel Arsenault.

Edmonton, November 27, 2008

Miranda Meyer honored at the City of Edmonton's Salute to Excellence Awards !

Miranda Meyer was honored last night at the City of Edmonton's Salute to Excellence Awards which were held at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel in downtown Edmonton.
Miranda was nominated by the Alberta Gymnastics Federation for her outstanding achievements at the 2008 Canadian National Championships, where she won GOLD and the title of National Champion (Open category) on Vault and Beam as well as GOLD in the team event, a first for Alberta since 1989 !
Miranda's story is one of dedication and perseverance through a very difficult two years. Miranda was diagnosed with Osteochondritis Dessecans of the elbow in late 2006 and underwent surgery twice in the U.S. (in January and October 2007). Throughout this ordeal, she maintained a positive and determined attitude and never once waivered from her goals.
Champions Gymnastics is very proud to echo the City of Edmonton's recognition of Miranda's incredible dedication to her sport and to the achievement of her goals.
CONGRATS MIRANDA !

Edmonton, July 28, 2008

Welcome to Christine Park !

Champions Gymnastics is happy to welcome Christine Park as its new Business Manager & Recreational Program Manager, effective August 18, 2008.Christine will be replacing Riana Luck who is, sadly, leaving us to move to Red Deer, closer to friends and family and to the country.

Champions Gymnastics will miss Riana dearly and we wish her all of the luck in the world in any new endeavor she pursues.Christine is a fully certified N.C.C.P. Level 2 women’s artistic coach and has been coaching for the last seven (7) years. She has been involved in gymnastics since the age of three. In addition, she was a stunter with the Edmonton Eskimo Cheer Team.

She has a Physical Education Degree from the University of Alberta which focuses on the Business and Managerial side of sport and recreation. She also owns a Wedding coordination company (Park Place Weddings). On her days off, she also enjoy golfing, snowboarding and shopping.

" I hope to bring interesting ideas and organizational knowledge to Champions, as well as my love for the sport of gymnastics. I look forward to the excitement that the Olympics will bring to the sport this summer and fall !" said Christine.Valerie and Michel and the entire Coaching Team at Champions Gymnastics wish Christine a heartfelt welcome and we look forward to great thing to come !

Edmonton, June 26, 2008 (Updated July 27)

Champions Gymnastics expands its current gym !

CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS IS GROWING; Yes, The much-anticipated expansion of the gym is now in full swing !

If you have been at the gym recently, you have noticed that there is major construction work being done in the adjacent space. Champions Gymnastics is going through a major expansion of its current facility, which started on July 1 and which will be completed in time for the September 2 beginning of the Fall session.After six (6) years of constant growth, Champions Gymnastics is adding 8,200 sq. ft to its current 10,500 sq. ft, for a grand total of 18,700 sq ft of gymnastics FUN !

The expansion will see a totally new wing devoted to Pre-school and recreational gymnastics. The new facility will also boast a new 70-feet long Tumbling Track, three (3) new trampolines, two (2) new spacious Birthday Party & Conference/meeting rooms, new offices (lobby, washrooms, changerooms), a spacious Viewing area for our parents and tons of other equipment novelties.

Champions Gymnastics will be having its Grand Re-Opening on Sunday September 7 @ 3:00 PM (FREE OPEN-GYM), an event which will be sure to attract a lot of attention. Keep visiting our website for more info !SEE YOU ALL IN THE NEW GYM IN THE FALL !

Calgary, September 30, 2007

A.G.F. Honors Athletes and Coaches at its Annual Awards Banquet
Champions Gymnastics was proudly represented at the recent 2007 A.G.F. Annual Awards Banquet in Calgary, where various people were recognized for their achievements in the past year. Amy Callaghan received an Achievement Award as the 2007 P.5 Novice Provincial Champion (with a GOLD on Vault and Beam). Amy comes off a very successful 06-07 season with an All-Around Bronze medal at Western Canadian Championships and a GOLD medal on Bars at the same event. She now has her sights set on achieving new skills and increasing the level of difficulty of her routines for the upcoming season. Miranda Meyer was also presented with an Athlete Achivement Award as a High Performance Junior category gymnast. Riana Luck, Champions' own Recreational Program Director, was also honored as one of A.G.F.'S TOP BANANA recipients for her outstanding work as a Coach and as a Program Director ! Valerie Oudin (one of Champions' owners) was also on hand to help present some of the awards in her capacity as the A.G.F. Women's Program Committee Chairperson. Congrats to all the awards recipients !

Edmonton, June 2, 2007

Champions Gymnastics says a Heartfelt Goodbye to Megan Conway and Berrie Onishenko !
The Champions Gymnastics Family is sad to be losing two of its key coaches. Berrie Onishenko and Megan Conway will unfortunately be leaving us in July. Berrie's husband has been accepted to a University in Ontario for a study program that is not offered in Alberta. Berrie was very sad to announce her departure and so were we. We wish Berrie and Dave all the best in their future. Megan's long-time boyfriend is a talented script-writer and has been assigned to a major movie project in Vancouver; he must relocate in order to fulfill this obligation. Vancouver is the Canadian hub for the Movie Industry. Megan was equally sad to have to relocate. Champions Gymnastics will be introducing their replacements in the next few days. Please make sure to wish Berrie and Megan all the best for their futures. They will be truly missed."

Edmonton, March 24, 2007 (Revised April 16)

Generous donations buy Champions's members a NEW FLOOR Exercise !
Champions Gymnastics is proud to announce that due to many generous donations, its members are now able to benefit from a serious upgrade to the existing large floor exercise surface which is currently in the gym. It became apparent last year that our competitive and devlopmental gymnasts were at a serious disadvantage by not having a spring floor with enough "spring". Michel Arsenault made a call for donations to upgrade the floor by changing the current base of the floor from a "foam cube" base to a "spring" base. Edmontonian's generosity is legendary and in keeping wih this tradition, many of our competitive and developmental members came out BIG for this project. The full amount for this project was raised in less than 7 days ! This will now allow our members (the developmental and competitive especially) to tumble full routines on the actual full floor ! It will also make for an even more orthopedically sound floor for all of our members. There will also be a commemorative recognition plaque installed in the gym as a humble way to say thanks ! DONORS: * Steven Dykstra & Edie Bunce * Cathy Burgess * Campbell-Snell family * Ekstedt family * Hanasyk family * Harrison Construction Management/ Harisson Family * Hela/ Lana Ohler-Madsen * Investors Group/ Tim Lau * Meyer family * Miller family * Molnar family * Nailbasics/ Tim & Kathy Rochemont * O'Brien family * O'Neill family * Phillips family * Richards family * Schirmaier family * Sherwood Nissan/ Pucci family * Wing Lim Professional Corporation/ Wing Lim * Wolbeck family

Edmonton, February 14, 2007 (revised 24.3.07)

Natasha Hallett update
Natasha Hallett, former long-time athlete of Michel and Valerie (1984-1993), has been a member of the prestigious Cirque du Soleil since 1993, soon after retiring from gymnastics and after the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. It came as a great shock to Michel and Valerie when the news came that Natasha suffered a major accident while performing in the "La Nouba" show in Orlando, Florida a few days ago. Natasha suffered a free-fall onto the stage from approximately 40 feet in the air while executing a manouevre in which her character (The Green Bird), was "flying". She suffered extensive injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Champions Gymnastics wishes to respect the privacy of the matter and will not disclose information it has no first-hand information about. Natasha is recuperating from the accident and from the ensuing surgeries. In rehab, she has already started to demonstrate the character that made her an Olympic gymnast and a world-class performer for the Cirque du Soleil. "Her doctors look at her determination and her progress so far and they are just shaking their heads in disbelief" said Beverley Hallett, Natasha's mom. Well, Michel and Valerie sure aren't surprised at Natasha's courage and rapid recovery from this near fatal disaster. "Natasha is one tough cookie...not much gets in her way. Asked what Natasha's plans were, Beverley didn't hesitate a second and said "She wants to get back to work!" related Michel. All of us at Champions Gymnastics want to extend our most sincere and deepest wishes to Natasha for a speedy and full recovery. In fact, the competitive gymnasts at Champions sent Natasha a get-well-soon card, who has now been transfered from the hospital to her home in Orlando. " Natasha is a strong person with a will of steel..we know that she will fight through this and emerge with the same character that she displayed for her entire career as a gymnast. We have followed her Cirque career since 1993 and we are so proud of her. We wish her the absolute best. Valerie and I are completely convinced that she will see this through with strength and determination. We love her so much." said Michel & Valerie.

Edmonton, January 26, 2007

Champions' gymnasts on the ice with Kyle Shewfelt at an Oilers game !
Upon invitation from the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club, Champions sent five (5) of its athletes to appear along 2004 Olympic Gold medalist canadian gymnast Kyle Shewfelt. The five girls were: Miranda Meyer, Katrina Schirmaier, Tegan Miller, Joscelyne O'Brien, Kiera Madsen & Samantha Bauer. The girls got to hang out with Kyle and got to ride the "Fanboni" during the Friday Jan. 26th game at Rexall Place. Kyle signed autographs and showed the girls his Olympic Gold medal ! What a thrill ! Thanks to the Oilers for the fantastic opportunity ! Hopefully, Champions Gymnastics will be able to attend in 2008 for a third year in a row !

Edmonton, November 14, 2006 (Revised Feb.19, 2007)

Jacquelyn Phillips signs with Central Michigan University !
Champions Gymnastics is proud to announce that one of its athletes, Miss Jacquelyn Phillips has signed with Central Michigan University for a full scholarship, effective Fall of 2007 ! Jacquelyn will be joining the Chippewa team in late summer 2007. Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and has a long standing tradition of excellence in the sport of artistic gymnastics. Jacquelyn will be entering her sophomore year as one of the team's newest canadian gymnasts. CMU has recruited gymnasts from Canada in the past and has obviously found that canadians make excellent members ! Jacquelyn's new coach, Jerry Reighard, visited Champions from November 11-14 and worked with Jacquelyn's long-time coaches, Michel and Valerie, in order to familiarize himself with Jacquelyn's training and skills. Jacquelyn and her mother, Judy, have just returned from a whirlwind tour of the CMU campus, residences and gym, which took place from November 9-11. Jacquelyn signed her Letter of Intent on November 10th, 2006. "We are excited, proud and a little sad at the same time" said Michel Arsenault, who has been coaching Jacquelyn for the last 12 years. "Jacquelyn has been a constant presence in the gym for all of those years; when Valerie and I opened Champions Gymnastics, she followed us from her previous club with no hesitation. Her loyalty is a testimony to the strength of our bond with her.", added Michel. "Our role is to make sure that Jacquelyn completes her canadian gymnastics career with as much success as possible and once National Championships will be over in May of 2007, our role will be to prepare her for college gymnastics. The Code of Points that Jacquelyn is being judged under is very different from the one they use in college in the U.S. They still use the classic 10.00 pts score system and skills are assigned difficulty values that are quite different than the current ones", explained Valerie. "Jacquelyn is a phenomenal person and a very good gymnast. For Valerie and I, this feels a little like sending our own daughter to college...we've been with her for so many years. In fact, we are sending our own daughter Sara to college too next year.....they sure grow up fast !" said Michel. "Coach Reighard really liked the kind of technical gymnastics that Jacquelyn does and that's partly why he recruited her for his program. Jacquelyn is also a top ranked student at her current school, Austin O'Brien. Jacquelyn's focus will also be on her academic goals. She is going into "Pre-Medicine" and Judy (Jacquelyn's mom) who is a nurse said she really liked what she saw in CMU's medical program." Michel related. CBC (French & Engligh networks) and Global TV interviewed Jacquelyn for their evening sports news, which was aired on Wednesday Nov. 15th. "Success in gymnastics cannot be only measured by making the Olympic team or by international level results; getting a fully paid College degree and being able to compete for your college at the same time is also one very special accomplishment ! We are extremely proud of her and will always be there for her ", concluded Michel Arsenault.

Edmonton, October 10, 2006

FOR YOUR INFORMATION/ Excerpts from our Program Policies
SCHEDULE CHANGES & MODIFICATIONS: All schedules may change without prior notice, depending on staff availability & other considerations. Every effort is made to notify the members when changes are made. Please read the notices posted in the gym lobby and visit our "HOME" & "NEWS" sections on this web-site for all current scheduling details (www.championsgymnastics.ca). MAKE-UP CLASSES & LATENESS: In the event a member misses a class due to no fault of Champions Gymnastics Inc, a make-up class may be possible but not guaranteed. In the event where Champions Gymnastics Inc. is responsible for a missed/canceled class, a make-up will be scheduled; however, in the event a make-up cannot be scheduled, the member shall be issued a credit note (applicable to other sessions or products redeemable at Champions Gymnastics Inc) or a refund for the portion missed. If a child arrives 15 minutes or more after the beginning of his/her class, he/she will not be admitted into the gym. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED/ REFUND & CREDIT POLICY: Champions Gymnastics Inc will give a full refund (no questions asked) after the first class if the member is not completely satisfied. This offer takes effect only before the second scheduled day of class. After the second day of class, Champions Gymnastics Inc will give a refund for the remaining classes only if a medical note is provided. Such a refund will be issued prior to the end of the session. Credits are valid for one year (from the date of issue). They can only be issued for special circumstances and only if they are given prior to the end of the session for which it is claimed. Credit notes will be given out or mailed to the member and not kept on record by Champions Gymnastics Inc Credits can only be valid with presentation of the credit note. For both credits and refunds, Champions Gymnastics Inc reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Edmonton, October 2, 2006

Champions athletes & coaches honored at the A.G.F. Annual Awards Banquet
Champions Gymnastics attended the recent Alberta Gymnastics Federation Awards Banquet, held in Edmonton. The event aims at recognizing notable performances during the previous competitive season. As reported earlier, Champions Gymnastics fielded eight (8) gymnasts in seven (7) different age categories last season and came out with the All-Around GOLD medal in all SEVEN ! .....and our eighth competitor was second all-around to one of her teammates ! The gymnasts who were honored are (from Left to Right): Miranda Meyer (National Novice); Stephanie McMullan (P. 2 Tyro); Tess Rochemont (P. 2 Novice); Shaena Bunce (P. 4 Tyro); Amy Callaghan (P. 3 Tyro); Jacquelyn Phillips (National Open); Lastly, Megan Conway received the Top Banana Award for her achievements as a coach at Champions Gymnastics ! Missing on the picture is Brittany Ekstedt (P. 4 Novice). CONGRATS GIRLS !

KunMing, China

Doing good but missing home !
Well, this has been quite the experience so far. I have been lucky to have been immersed completely in the Chinese culture. I have seen stuff that cannot be described over a simple report. I have made new friends and have seen amazing gymnastics. In any case, I have no time to write as I am at a coach's house, my new friend Wu. I am leaving for ZhengZhou tomorrow early to see a Youth level competition; exactly what I wanted to see here....I have to go, but if I have a chance I will try to write a better and more detailed report later. Bye to all and talk to you soon. Michel Arsenault

Head Coach gets head shaved by SEVEN Alberta Provincial Champions !
Head Coach Michel Arsenault had made a deal with his team; if Champions Gymnastics wins the All-Around GOLD in at least four (4) different age categories, each winner will have a swipe at his head until he is bald ! Well, the girls actually won SEVEN Provincial Titles ! So, the hair had to go ! (BEFORE THE HAIRCUT) Both CBC and Radio-Canada covered the "unveiling" for the 6 O'Clock News Broadcast on March 28th, 2006. The Provincial Champions were: ** SHAENA BUNCE: P.4 Tyro Bars & Beam & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** BRITTANY EKSTEDT: P.4 Novice Bars & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** STEPHANIE McMULLAN: P.2 Tyro Vault & Bars & Floor & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** TESS ROCHEMONT: P.2 Novice Bars & Beam & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** AMY CALLAGHAN: P.3 Tyro Bars & Beam & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** MIRANDA MEYER: National Novice Bars & Beam & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION ** JACQUELYN PHILLIPS: National Open Bars & Beam & Floor & All-Around PROVINCIAL CHAMPION Furthermore, our gymnasts dominated the Uneven Bars at Provincials, ALL winning GOLD on that event and making it a clean sweep !

AFTER THE HAIRCUT !

Edmonton, March 3, 2006

Champions Gymnastics on the ice with Haley Wickenheiser (Oilers March 3, 2006)
On March 3, 2006, Shaena Bunce, Miranda Meyer, Stephanie McMullan and Brittany Ekstedt all attended a very special event at Rexall Place in Edmonton, home of the Oilers. Fresh off her Olympic Gold Medal in Women's Hockey at the Torino Olympic Games, Captain Hayley Wickenheiser was honored before and during the March 3rd game. Champions Gymnastics was asked to delegate young female athletes to walk in with Haley during the ceremony. "The experience was marvelous for the girls...they got to ride in the Fanboni and they got to spend some private time with Haley, where she was nice enough to sign some autographs.", said Jodi Jang-Meyer, mother of Miranda Meyer, also accompanying the girls. When asked by their coach how this special evening went, the girls were unanimous and said "Cool!". They were then told: "Let's just hope that one day our beloved Oilers will parade in a Gold medal gymnast, accompanied by young hockey players!" THANKS TO THE EDMONTON OILERS FOR THE INVITATION AND FOR A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY !

Calgary, September 25, 2005

Alberta Gymnastics Federation honors its Provincial Champions
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation held its annual Honors Banquet in Calgary last weekend and Champions team member Tess Rochemont received a recognition award for being the 2005 Tyro 1 Alberta Provincial Champion. Congrats Tess !

Edmonton, February 7, 2005

Love conquers all!
Jacquelyn Phillips, one of our own, was featured in an emotional human-interest story in Sunday February 6's Sports section in the Edmonton Sun. Jacquelyn's story is truly one of victory over adversity and one of inspiration.
The article is available

HERE!

Edmonton, December 29, 2004

NEW Ballet Bar and mirrors at Champions !
Champions Gymnastics is proud to announce that it has received a generous donation from NAILBASICS & the Rochemont family for the procurement/installation of a wall of mirrors and specialized ballet bar. Our 30 foot-long wall now has 8 foot mirrors and a 30 foot-long ballet bar for use by all our gymnasts as part of their regular training.
As you may know, ballet is part of the overall artistic preparation of any gymnast. On behalf of all the coaches and athletes at Champions Gymnastics, thanks to Tim and Kathi from NAILBASICS !

Edmonton, August 16, 2004

Champions Gymnastics welcomes Megan Conway on Coaching Staff

Champions Gymnastics is proud to welcome Megan Conway to its Coaching Team. Megan comes to Alberta from British Columbia and brings with her a profound passion and love of gymnastics. Megan joins our Developmental and Competitive Coaching team (Berrie Zulak, Valerie Oudin & Michel Arsenault).
Megan was a long-time coach at the Chimo Gym Club in the beautiful city of Comox, B.C.

"I am excited to take on this new challenge and I hope to contribute to the development of top quality gymnastics at Champions. I am looking forward to working with the Super Girls, Developmental and Competitive gymnasts as well as with children in the recreational program. Champions Gymnastics philosophy of "quality at all levels of programming" is exactly what I believe in as a coach, so this opportunity is truly exciting for me. I have known Michel and Valerie for many years now and I have developed under their tutelage, so this new opportunity already feels comfortable. On top of having very high quality recreational programs, Champions Gymnastics is committed to the development of high performance women's gymnastics, which is exactly what I was looking for at this stage in my coaching career."

Edmonton, May 12, 2004

2000 Canadian Olympic Gymnast Kate Richardson to train & give clinic for gymnasts in June 2004 !

CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS is proud to host a VERY SPECIAL Training Camp & CONVERSATION WITH A CHAMPION event to be held in Edmonton on Saturday June 19th & Sunday June 20th. The Training Camp portion is open to C.P.P. Competitive levels (P.2/Pre-Novice & +) + L.E.A.P. Silver & Gold levels and their coaches.

NEWS FLASH: Canadian Olympic Hopeful gymnasts Melanie Banville, Heather Purnell, Laura-Ann Chong & Marci Bernholtz to join Kate Richardson in Edmonton from June 17 to June 21 !!!!!

It will be held at the Champions Gymnastics facility, located at 9527-49 St., Edmonton, Alberta. This camp is aimed at providing competitive gymnasts with a high quality development and a memorable meeting with Superstar Canadian gymnast & 2000 Olympian Kate Richardson.
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TRAINING CAMP
Sunday June 20 (9:00 am to 12:00 PM)
This portion will be directed by Mr. David Kenwright, Mr. Michel Arsenault, Mrs Valerie Oudin and Mrs Tobie Gorman.

CONVERSATION WITH A CHAMPION
Saturday June 19 (7:00-8:15 PM)
This is your chance to meet Kate face-to-face and to sit down with her and talk about her career, her preparation for this summer's Olympic Games in Athens. Kate will answer your questions and she will sign autographs after her presentation.

FREE COACH ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION with Mr. David Kenwright (Kate's coach)
Saturday June 19 (8:30-9:30 PM)
This is an informal sit-down discusssion/social event with David and is reserved for coaches who want to get to know the inner workings of our sport in greater detail and perhaps through a different point of view....

Each session (camp or presentation) is $25.00/person and registration forms can be obtained by contacting us at championsgymnastics@telus.net

Come and hang out with Kate Richardson on June 19th and 20th.
(Modified 8.6.2004 & 10.6)

Download the Registration Info HERE !

Edmonton, February 1, 2004

BABYNASTICS & CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS in the Edmonton Sun !
CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS is creating quite a stir with its NEW and exclusive BABYNASTICS program. WE OFFER FREE BABY-SITTING FOR SIBLINGS AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION ! The Edmonton Sun published a full feature on Babynastics in the Amateur Sports Section of the Sunday February 1, 2004 edition (page 6 of the Sports section).

Edmonton, January 11, 2004

BABYNASTICS !  A Champions Gymnastics EXCLUSIVE !
CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS is very excited and proud to bring to you a unique and completely NEW program called ...........BABYNASTICS ! This special program will start on March 5, 2004 and will be instructed by our own TANYA VAN DRUNEN. As some of you know, Tanya is a new mother herself. She has been working hard at developing this new and exclusive CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS program for children 3 months old to pre-walking age ! The program will consist of four levels, each of them specific to the stimulus response level of each child. The class will include various basic massage techniques for infants/introductory Yoga-inspired movement (called Masyog), basic motor pattern/skill development, environment exploration, stimulus recognition/response activities (music & sounds, etc)......all in a calm and loving atmosphere of moms/dads and babies. This will be a great opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with other parents; documentation and ressource material will be made available for those interested. No other classes will run at the same time in the gym and BABYNASTICS classes will run in the morning. All the appropriate amenities are available for parents and their baby. Children who are able to walk cannot be part of this program. Please call 440-0014 for more information. Classes will start on March 5th 2004 for the regular 8-week session and are scheduled for Friday morning 9:15-10:30 am. (Posted on 11.1.2004-Reviewed 12.1.2004-Reviewed 13.1.2004-Reviewed 29.1.2004).

Ottawa, January 9, 2003

CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS Named Edmonton's 2003 G.C.G. Center of Excellence for women's gymnastics-
The Canadian Gymnastics Federation (better known as Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique) has sent a Press Release to all Canadian Newspapers to announce the names of only 11 canadian gymnastics clubs that have been identified as GCG Centers Of Excellence for 2003. This honor will hopefully reflect the quality of all of our programs and the pride that we take in our philosophy that "Every child is a winner !".