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. Congratulations Canadian Group!- The Canadian Senior group did very well and placed 2nd - AA, 2nd in ribbons/hoops final and 3rd in balls final at the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. The coaches are proud of the girls' achievement! The Team has now qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. There will be an official announcement after the last test event in early 2012.
 
2011/12 Provincial Team - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba is pleased to announce the 2011/12 Provincial Team. Senior Team: Danielle Stepnuk, Kristi Nikkel, Nadia Daoudi, Nika Korpesho, Annia Mulaire, Genevieve Giesbrecht, Sumandy Young, Nicole Zaki Junior Team: Kaedyn Lashley, Amila Hoang, Naia Dias-Gwyn, Meaghan Matthews, Kennedy Merril, Camille Silver, Haylee Valdez, Lauren Smith, Sydney Yeroshak Novice Team: Cerina Hoang, Amy Milne, Nicole Taylor, Katie Trojan.
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship- UPDATE! For the first time, the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship will be broadcast in Canada! Tune in Saturday October 1st and October 8th for the Individual and Group Finals or online at CBCsports.ca. The Canadians placed 17th with 48.950 points in a field of 24 teams. By outscoring the USA and Brazil, the group is on the verge of earning a wild-card spot at the 2012 Olympics. Watch their 3 ribbons and 2 hoops routine HERE and their 5 balls routine HERE. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches!
RGM in Europe RGM board member Zdravka Tchonkova is in training camp with the Canadian team preparing for the Montpellier 2011 Rhythmic World Championships. At the training camp in Marbella Spain, they were joined by seven Manitoban athletes from HPTC International as well as RGM Coaching Chair Tracy Chu.
The Canadian group’s latest results are from the Sofia World Cup held August 20-21, where they placed 11th on their ball routine and 11 on hoop/ribbon routine.
Coach Education, Important Updates - Posted Monday, July 4, 2011 -
FOUNDATIONS OF GYMNASTICS
COACHING CERTIFICATION
INTERIM PROCESS
As part of the certification process for the Foundations Course, coaches must complete the on-line evaluation.
- If the coach does not have a CC# - they must e-mail coach@coach.ca and provide their full name, address, phone number, birth date and request a password for the on-line evaluation.
- Once they have received the password they may proceed to complete the on-line evaluation at:
http://www.coachingmanitoba.ca/page.php?id=107 .
Please review the following documents:
Manitoba Fusion Team at World Gymnaestrada - Posted Monday, July 25, 2011 - Congratulations to Manitoba Fusion on their performance at the World Gymnaestrada in Lausanne, Switzerland. Visit the official World Gymnaestrada page here.
2011-2012 New Board of Directors, Posted Monday, June 27, 2011 Congratulations to the new Board elected at the recent Annual General Meeting. Special welcome to Emily Richard who will serve first time on the Board in the capacity of the Athletes Representative. Heartfelt appreciation is also extended to Sandie Kowalski who completed 6 year term in the position of the Clubs Representative. For complete list of the Board of Directors, follow this link.
Danielle Stepnuk 2011 Canadian Individual Champion - Posted Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Accomplished athlete and role model, Danielle Stepnuk adds Canadian Champion title to her stellar resume. Dedicated, disciplined, unassuming, hard working member of the HPTC International and the 2011 Provincial Team continues to reach after her goals winning 2011 Provincial Championships, 2011 Western Canadian Championships and now 2011 Canadian Championships in Senior Level 9 category. CONGRATULATIONS Danielle!!! We are all very proud of you!
2011 Elite Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba - Posted Sunday, March 13, 2011 - Today’s competition will see top 12 Junior and top 12 Senior athletes plus athlete that finished in top 8 in any one of the four prescribed apparatus. The qualification is based on the the all around score from the last two days of competition.
The competition starts today at 8:00 AM at the Investors Group Athletic Centre and will conclude with Gala and Awards ceremonies at 2:00 PM. The Gala will featuring the Junior and Senior Champions, Group National Team and other selected performances including Manitoba Fusion team who will be representing Canada in the World Gymnaestrada in Switzerland later this year. Tickets are available at the door.
Admission to the event is free for children under 12 years of age. The competition and Gala tickets are $7.00 each or $10.00 for both. Manitoba’s Danielle Stepnuk and Kristi Nikkel are expected to be amongst the qualified athletes. Come and support our best.
2011 Northern Lights Cup, Winnipeg, March 10, 2011 - Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2011, 2011 - 78 competitors of Northern Lights Cup from five provinces converged on Investors Group Athletic Centre at the University of Manitoba. AB, BC, SK, MB, ON and QC are represented by 17 clubs: Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics, Edmonton SRGA, Chinook RG, Alegria RG, ARGO, HPTC International, Rhythmic Royasl, Sapphiers RG, Sokol, Wascana RG, Mississauga Newnorth, Silhouettes of York, York Stars and Questo. Competitors from Level 3B to Level 6C competed today with their first two apparatus. Competition in all levels was strong. Exciting competition is developing between Level 6C athletes Caitlyn French, Jennifer Levasseur and Manitoba gymnast Emily Richard. Northern Lights competition will resume tomorrow at 9:00 amd with national Pre-Novice, Novice and Junior competition. Results will be posted tomorrow. Tickets available at the door.
2011 Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships , Winnipeg, March 10, 2011 - Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2011, At this moment I am sitting in the IGAC and observing Elite Canada practice. Kalev national team group just finished. It is something to come and see! Plan to attend.
Tomorrow, Friday, March 11, 1011 schedule:
9:00 - 12:30 Northern Lights Cup
1:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies for Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships
2:00 - 8:00 PM ( Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships)
Follow results live feed at : http://www.score2u.com
 Volunteers needed! XXX position still to be filled - Posted Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
As the countdown to the 2011 Northern Lights Cup, Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships nears the 28 days mark, the Local Organizing Committee is would like to thank the volunteers who signed up as of this date and is pleased to announce the second winner of the volunteer appreciation draw. CONGRATULATIONS Jesse! You are the Second winner in the RGM WONDERLAND TICKET GIVE-AWAY. On behalf of RGM LOC, thank you for your volunteer commitment to the upcoming Northern Lights Cup and Elite Canada/Group Canadian Championships. We still have a way to go to fill our volunteer quota. Thank you for volunteering. Spread the word and help us to recruit needed volunteers.
Eva Swan, Logistics, RGM Local Organizing Committee
Congratulation Lorna - Posted Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 You are the first winner in the RGM WONDERLAND TICKET GIVE-AWAY. On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, thank you for your volunteer commitment to the upcoming Northern Lights Cup and Elite Canada/Group Nationals.
Next draw takes place next Tuesday February 8th. The LOC hopes to have 50 percent of volunteers signed up by next week. If you have not signed up yet, complete the Volunteer Sign Up Form today. Form...
Thank you,
Eva Swan, Logistics RGM Local Organizing Committee
Volunteers for Northern Lights Cup & Elite Canada RWB Wonderland Tickets Giveaway - Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2011
Three (3) draws will be made: the first draw on February 1st , the second on February 8th and the 3rd on February 23rd . Volunteers who have submitted their volunteer form will be eligible to win a ticket to the World premiere of the Wonderland performance by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, March 10th, 2011 along with the participants of the Northern Lights Cup ($70+ value!). Those who volunteer early have three chances to win! All volunteers will be given a souvenir event T-shirt and by sending in your commitment now you’ll really help us in our planning.
Please check the RGM website for information about the Northern Lights Cup and Elite Canada/Group Nationals: http://www.rgmanitoba.com/html/northern_lights_cup.html.
Thank-you so much for your support. Hope to see you all March 9th to 13th,
Best wishes,
The Local Organizing Committee
 Rising Stars Camp Report - Posted Monday, January 24, 2011
Winnipeg - There were 26 athletes registered for the Rising Stars Camp. Four athletes registered on the day of the camp, which brought the total number of athletes to 30. The athletes really enjoyed working one-on-one with the coaches, as they provided developmental skill training in body technique and apparatus. More....
 Toronto rhythmic gymnast sweeps junior titles at Koop Cup
Posted Monday, January 24, 2011
TORONTO -- Toronto’s Patricia Bezzoubenko swept all five medals in the junior competition at the Koop Cup on Saturday, winning the all around and individual event finals in ball, hoop, ribbon and clubs.
Bezzoubenko, who has dual Russian-Canadian citizenship and trains in both Moscow and Toronto, easily topped the field in the all around with Carmel Kallemaa of Estonia and Kristine Shaldybin of the United States second and third respectively.
Kiah Ward of Vernon, B.C. placed seventh, Teija Korjus-Parker of Toronto was 10th and Michelle Qin of Toronto, 11th.
In the senior competition Mariam Chamilova of Maple, Ont., finished seventh all around and qualified for three event finals. Complete release.....
 National Gymnastics Week has something for everyone - Posted Monday, January 17, 2011
OTTAWA -- From mini-Olympics and fitness challenges to contests and open houses, gymnasts of all ages from across Canada are participating in the annual National Gymnastics Week which runs from Monday, January 17-23.
Many other activities are planned at clubs across the country in a combined effort including Gymnastics Canada, 12-provincial/territorial federations and over 700 hundred clubs across Canada.
From recreational gymnastics programs all the way up to national teams in artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline, Gymnastics Canada has over 200,000 individual members, including 20,000 competitive gymnasts and 7,500 certified coaches.
An astounding 30 million people are members of their country’s gymnastics federation, making the sport one of the most popular in the world. Complete release....
Open Letter from the Meet Director - Posted January 14, 2011 - Dear friends of rhythmic gymnastics! By now, your club would have received invitation to the 2011 Northern Lights Cup (March 9-12), being held in conjunction with the 2011 Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships (March 10-13, 2011). As Meet Director for these very exciting events, I am inviting you to be part of this ambitious undertaking asking for your support in generating interest among your family and friends in order to help make these Competitions a success. Full letter...... ; Volunteer Signup Form......
2011 Northern Lights Cup Announced, March 9-12, 2011 - Posted January 5, 2011 - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba is pleased to extend invitation to all rhythmic gymnastics friends to take part in the “2011 Northern Lights Cup” the 5th invitational tournament in rhythmic gymnastics (previously known as Crocus Cup). The competition will take place at the University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre the site of the 1999 Pan-American Games. This year, we are excited to run the 2011 Northern Lights Cup in tandem with the 2011 Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships. The Northern Lights Cup competitors will have a rare opportunity to compete in the morning for the Cup and view the Canada’s best rhythmic gymnasts in the afternoon. The organizing committee is also excited to use this unique opportunity to treat the competitors of the Northern Lights Cup to a world premiere of Wonderland by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. We are looking forward hosting all of you in Winnipeg, March 9-12, 2011. More ........
2011 Elite MAnitoba, February 18-19, 2011 - Posted January 5, 2011 - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba in partnership with Assiniboine Rhythmic Gymnastics Organization is pleased to invite Provincial Stream Levels 4,B, 4C, 5B,5C, 6B, 6C, National Stream individual athletes and ALL Provincial and National Stream Groups to take part in Elite Manitoba 2011. This competition will serve as the qualification meet for Western Regional Championships, which takes place in Edmonton, AB, April 27 – May 1, 2011. More.....
 Rising Stars Camp, January 9, 2011 - Posted December 23, 2010 - Over 100 presents valued at $50.00 each were delivered by e-mail to RGM members 7-12 years of age. The present is a registration for the upcoming Rising Stars Camp coordinated by Tracy Chu and RGM office. The camp takes place on Sunday, January 9, at the University of Manitoba, MBC from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. “Each and every athlete is a unique individual and this camp is to help participants find their rising star within them.” For more information and how to register, click here.... .
 NCCP Level 4 Course - Posted December 23, 2011 - The NCCP L4 course was a success! The practical part for RG coaches was organized in Toronto, where we had the chance to work with national team athletes as demonstrators. The theory was presented in Gatineau, where 28 coaches from across Canada attended the course with Shari Hebert and Zdravka Tchonkova from Manitoba. Thank you RGM and Coaching Manitoba for your support. Submitted by: Zdravka Tchonkova.
Alegria Christmas Cup Invitational Competition, Sunday, December 12, 2010 - NEW LOCATION - Posted December 21, 2010 - “Ready or Not” as this competition used to be known have caught more athletes not participating than ready to compete. Low participation however, did not take anything away from this short but well organized competition. Results......
Adidas online campaign - Posted December 10, 2010 - GCG official release: Spread the word to your family and friends! Every referral will help support gymnastics across Canada! Adidas, Official Sport Apparel Supplier for Gymnastics Canada & exclusive discount offers for you, no matter what the sport. “We are grateful for the support we are receiving from Adidas. Partnerships such as these make all the difference. With Adidas as the Official Sport Apparel Supplier, we will be providing Gymnastics Canada's national teams with quality sport apparel to wear at national and international competitions with pride.
Working with Adidas is a delight because of the compatibility in our cultures and values; both of our organizations promote healthy and active lifestyles.”
30% off from December 9th to December 23rd
From December 9th to December 23rd, you can purchase Adidas apparel online at www.shopadidas.ca at a 30% discount exclusive to the gymnastics community and its friends. When you buy online from adidas during this period, Gymnastics Canada receives a sponsorship rebate from all such purchases. Gymnastics Canada in turn shares the rebate with the provincial federations.
2011 Elite Canada and Northern Light Cup, March 9-13, 2011 LOC - Posted Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba is pleased to announce establishment of the Local Organizing Committee: Event Director - Rosemarie Cloutis, Finance - RGM office, Marketing and promotion - Zdravka Tchonkova, Logistics - Eva Swan, Protocol and Awards -Raymond and Wanda Chu. The committee is looking forward to meet the event objectives showcasing our national athletes in a manner that attracts the public and media interest, celebrating the Gymnastics Canada and Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba gymnastics community while providing the best possible experience for all participants on and off the field of play. Set the week of March 9-13 aside. Volunteer or be a spectator!
2011 Elite Manitoba date set - Posted Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 2011 Provincial Championships date now set for February 19 & 20, 2011. The competition will take place at the Technical Vocational School. Elite Manitoba is qualification meet to represent Manitoba at the Western Canadian Championships: “To be eligible to compete at the Western Regional Championships as part of the Manitoba Team (group and / or individual) the competitor must compete at the Elite Manitoba (except unattached gymnasts). In addition, an athlete is required to participate in at least two other RGM events prior to the event and during the competitive year of the qualification meet.” Complete text of the regulation....
 Canadian rhythmic gymnasts win gold in group event at Pan American Championships - Posted Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Canadian rhythmic gymnasts won the gold medal in the all around group competition on Friday, finishing well ahead of Brazil and Venezuela in second and third place respectively. Read more....
Competition Music Workshop, November 21, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - From talk to action! Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba is now poised to implement changes on how coaches submit the music at competitions. One hour “hands on” workshop is must for clubs hosting invitational competitions and definitely must for the coaches preparing gymnasts for competitions. For more information and how to register read on.....
 Judging Course Results, November 5, 6, 7, 2010 - Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Provincial Level 1 & 2 and Club Level 1 & 2 Judging Course was held with 6 participants under the instruction of Tracy Sterdan and Wendy Mackenzie. Congratulation to the following individuals for passing the course: Club Level 2 - Jeneva Cloutis & Nadia Daoudi, Club Level 1 - Lisa Smyrichinsky, Provincial 2- Monique Lashley, Provincial 1 - Pat Cassie, Tracy Chu.
 Santa Clause Parade, November 16, 2010 - Posted Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - Many thanks to everyone involved in making rhythmic gymnastics visible at the Santa Clause parade last Saturday. This was RGM first attempt in being Parade Ambassadors. Thank-you to Zdravka for recruiting Emily, Kristi, and Danielle and supplying the most of hoops. Thank you Mrs. Cloutis for overseeing the activity. Read more.......
Scoring Workshops, November 21, 2010 - Posted Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - Scoring workshop for new and returning scorers will be held on Sunday, November 21st from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the new Resource Center for coaches and athletes located on the 2nd floor of the Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue. Brothers, sisters, friends 16 years and older are most welcome to be trained. So are the parents, relatives and friends. For more information please read on....
Santa Clause Parade Contest - Posted Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - Big, big disappointment! We did not received a single contest submission. We certainly hope that there is more lively spirit in rhythmic gymnasts in Manitoba than judging by this response. We challenge the coaches to lead by example and respond to our VP Marketing call for volunteers. In her own words Zdravka Tchonkova writes to the Club Presidents and the Coaches: “This is a friendly reminder for submitting the names of the coaches willing to participate at Santa Clause Parade. Please email me the names by TOMOROW. It would be ideal if we have a coach from each club! This will be fun event!” Zdravka can be reached at the following e-mail.
 Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba Launches Prism Program in Schools Campaign - Posted Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Winnipeg - Rhythmic gymnastics, one of the disciplines of gymnastics develops physical literacy combining fundamental movement patterns with use of small hand apparatus i.e. Rope, Ball, Hoop, Ribbon, Clubs, Scarves, etc. The benefits of rhythmic gymnastics are immeasurable! Participants develop flexibility, strength, endurance, hand-eye coordination, and creativity in fun environment. Many participants in gymnastics programs go on to play other sports with ease as gymnastics has given them skills transferable to many sports. Read more: Letter to School, Program Information, Workshop Request Form, After School sample Home Letter & Registration Form.
 Rhythmic Gymnastics Team wins silver at Commonwealth Games in Delhi - Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - DELHI -- Mariam Chamilova of Maple, Ont., led the Canadian women’s gymnastics team to a silver medal on Tuesday at the Commonwealth Games. .....read more
Posted Thursday, October 14, 2010 - DELHI -- Rhythmic gymnast Maria Chamilova of Maple, Ont., just missed winning a bronze medal in the ribbon final in a strong finish to three straight days of competition at the Commonwealth Games. ... read more
Announcing the 2010/2011 Provincial Team -
Senior Team: Danielle Stepnuk, Kristi Nikkel, Nadia Daoudi, Dara Hallock, Nika Korpesho, Ania
Mulaire
Junior Team: Sumandy Young, Nicole Zaki, Genevieve Giesbrecht, Meaghan Matthews,
Sabrina Kratsberg, Kennedy Merril, Camille Silver, Haylee Valdez, Lauren Smith
Novice Team: Kaedyn Lashley, Jennifer Wang, Lily Zhang, Anastasia Anistratov, Naia Dias-Gwyn,
Amila Hoang, Amy Milne, Nicole Taylor
Team Coaches: Shari Hebert, Tanya Manastersky Natalia Rybak,
Without Judges there is NO Competition?! Did you know that rhythmic gymnastics competition requires minimum of 4 to a maximum of 16 panel judges to judge a single gymnast? Over the last few years, we have seen competitions run with fewer then 4 judges.  Many of our current judges are also coaches. This limits their availability to judge part or entire competitions. Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba mandate is to train judges at all levels from Club, Provincial, National to International Levels. We can train you!
Who is a good candidate to become a judge? An individual with keen interest in rhythmic gymnastics, who appreciates the intricacy of moving gymnast with the apparatus set to music, who watches rhythmic gymnastics competitions on the internet, comes to watch competitions even when not involved in other capacities, or volunteers in different capacities because of the opportunity to catch a glimpse of a competition. An individual who has keen observational abilities, can view performance without emotions and most importantly can render judgment with impartiality. Retired athletes, coaches, interested parents and athletes nearing the end of their competitive carrier or recreational/performing athletes make good candidates to be judges. Is it you or you know of some one who meets this profile? If you do help us to recruit them. RGM will cover the registration fee of the first new recruit registered for the upcoming Club Level 1 & 2 Judging Course. For the details see the registration information to the right in the Upcoming Events column.
Contest, Contest, Contest - Creative, outgoing, full of ideas????? Than we want to hear from you! We have an opportunity to participate with Sport Manitoba in this year’s Santa Claus Parade. Sport Manitoba is looking for three sports to provide interactive entertainment prior to the Santa Claus Parade, November 13th from 3-5 PM and then from 5-7 PM keeping the block clean and orderly. The key word is INTERACTIVE. This is great opportunity to raise awareness about rhythmic gymnastics and our events. RGM is announcing a contest for “Interactive rhythmic gymnastics game”. The games must be simple for adults and children, catchy and fun to play, equipment RG hoop, keep score. Top three submissions will receive mention on the website. Top submission will be rewarded with a prize. Submission deadline: October 15th, 2010.
2010/2011 Routine Script Program - Attention coaches! New Routine Script Program is now available by contacting the RGM office. If you are not familiar with the program, it is to help gymnasts/coaches describe and create the judging forms required for a routine through point-and- clicks. The program is provided to the RGM members free of charge. To get access to the program, email the RGM office.
 20110 World Championships Feedback - The World Championships was a success for the Canadian Group, who finished 14th AA out of 29 countries and 1st from the American continent. Only the top 24 countries from this Worlds will be invited to the next Worlds which will be the qualification for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Something new for this World Championships was that each country was permitted only one coach to walk with the athletes on the competition carpet along with a team's doctor. Assistant coaches and other personnel were encouraged to sit in the stands and watch the performances of their teams from a distance. I was the official Canadian Group Coach who led the team to the success during the 30th World Championships. I'm grateful to the Canadian Federation for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to participate and contribute to the accomplishment of our team at this extremely important event. Contributed by: Zdravka Tchonova. Congratulation to Zdravka and the team! Team picture.. Link to hoop routine!
2011 Elite Canada, Canadian Group Championships and Northern Lights Cup - Coming to Winnipeg, March 9 - 13, 2011! Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba is excited to be awarded hosting of the 2011 Elite Canada and Canadian Group Championships. In conjunction with this prestigious events we will be also staging ever so popular 2011 Northern Lights Cup invitational competition. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Living in Winnipeg? We would love to have you as a volunteer on our event team. To volunteer e-mail your contact information to RGM office at: rhythmic@sportmanitoba.com.
 2010 World Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics - Moscow, September 19th - 29th, 2011. Pleased to report that Manitoba is represented at the World Championships by one of our own? Yes, Zdravka Tchonkova, assistant coach/ choreographer for the Canadian Group Team is already with the team at the World Championships in Moscow. Follow the Canadian Team performance at the Worlds on internet. When you come across of sites reporting on the Worlds share the links with the rest of the members by e-mailing RGM office.
In the picture: Senior Group National Team who participated at 2010 Calais International Tournament winning a bronze medal for Canada. Included in the picture are two Manitobans Danielle Stepnuk (5th from the left ) and Zdravka Tchonkova (1st from the right.) Congratulation to Danielle and Zdravka and the entire team.
 Tracy Chu, recipient of Coaching Bursary - We are thrilled to inform everyone, that Tracy Chu, Rhythmic Gymnastic Coach with HPTC International is one of two students that was awarded 2011 Sport Manitoba coaching bursary. Good luck Tracy in pursuit of your education as well as continued coaching with the HPTC International.
 MB Fusion Team Auditions - Manitoba Fusion Team success at the 2010 Canadian Gymnaestrada is undisputed. The team thrilled the audience with original high energy performance earning birth on the Canadian Gymnaestrada Team to the 2011 World Gymnaestrada in Losane, Switzerland, Juy 7th - 17th, 2011. The Team will hold auditions for new members September 12th, 2010 at the University of Manitoba, Max Bell Centre. For more information follow the link: Information, Application UNDER 18 yrs, Application OVER 18 yrs of age.
 Remembering Rhythmic Gymnastics Pioneer - August 22, 2010, Irene Itsuko Okano, passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre with her children at her side. Current members of Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba will recognize Irene’s name through the prestigious RGM award named in her honor, the Irene Okano Volunteer of the Year Award. Irene was a member of Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba Board of Directors from 1977 - 1982. Irene played active role in establishment of many legacies of Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba including establishment of the Provincial Team Program and the High Performance Training Centre. Irene was a mother of Pamela Okano who was one of the first members of the RGM Provincial Team, member of the National Team, coach of the 1985 five time Canada Games gold medalist Lisa Merritt, assistant coach at the High Performance Training Centre from 1986- 1988. Irene’s contribution to rhythmic gymnastics in Manitoba will be always remembered. Please read the Obituary as appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press, August 28th, 2010.
 Congratulation Eva! - Eva Swan, RGM volunteer for over 15 years, was a recipient of the Investors Group Volunteer Administrator award presented to her at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Canadian Gymnaestrada for her exceptional contribution as a volunteer to the success of the event held here in Winnipeg, June 30 - July 4, 2010. Thank you Eva for all your hard work!
2010 Canadian Championships, June 3-6 in Edmonton, AB - Good luck to Team Manitoba at the Canadian Championships.
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Jennifer
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Sumandy
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Zaki
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Nicole
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Genevieve
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Tamsin
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Nikkel
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Kristi
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Richard
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Emily
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Nadia
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Dara
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Stepnuk
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Danielle
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Meaghan
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Coaches: Shari Hebert & Natalia Rybak
Team Manager: Tracy Chu
Judges: Wendy MacKenzie, Zdravka Tchonkova
2010 AGM, June 16, 2010 - Notice of 2010 Annual General Meeting of Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba Inc. was mailed to all members on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue at 7:00 PM. Plan to attend and register. The AGM will be followed by Annual Awards with reception to follow. Links to: Notices of AGM, List of Nominees, Registration Form.
 2010 Western Canadian Championships, Victoria, BC -
Great performances of 2010 continue! Congratulation to all Manitoba gymnasts who competed this past weekend in Victoria, BC. Special congratulation to the 2010 WCC Senior All Around Champion Tamsin Laurens and her coach Camille Martens! Senior results continue: Kristi Nikkel (6), Emily Richard (7), Nadia Daoudi (8), Anne-Claire Parent (9), Dara Hallock (10). Juniors: Sumandy Young (10), Nicole Zaki (24), Jennevieve Giesbrecht (25), Lauren Smith (26), Kennedy Merrill (27), Nika Korpesho (32), Anne Mulaire (34), Sydney Yeroschuk (35), Savanah Yeroschuk (36), Maeve Johnston (37), Nadia Lapetva (38), Novice: Kaedyn Lashley (9), Jennifer Wang (14), Sabrina Kratsberg (16), Lily Zhank (17), Maeghan Matthews (18), Anastasia Anistratov (20), Haylee Valdez (21), Aimee Lagimodiere (22), Daia Dias-Gwyn (23), Amalia Hoang (24)Mikayla Trojan (25); Pre-Novice: Camryn Hanneson (5), Cerina Hoang (6), Nicole Taylor (7), Amy Milne (8), Narmina Hoseynova (9), Katie Trojan (10); Level 4B: Taryn Cockle (6), Morgan Lymburner (7), Yufang Liu (8); Level 5B: Christina Livingstone (10); Level 5C: Kiera Blake-Kroeker (7), Nina Semchyshyn (8); Level 6B: Geneva Cloutis (5); Level 6C: Lisa Smyrichinsky (5), Chantal Seguin (6). In group competition: G23:Vicky Cloutis, Emma McLarty, Madisyn Pauls (2); GS23 Geneva Cloutis, Nina Semchyshyn (1); GS45 Courtney Ross, Sara Nelson, Katie Parsons, Kaleigh (1); N3 Aimee Lagimodiere, Mikayla Trojan, Haylee Valdez (1); N5 Anastasia Anistratov, Amelia Hoang, Cerina Hoang (1); J2 Maeve Johnston & Annia Mulaire (1); J2 Kennedy Merrill & Lauren Smith (2); J3 Genevieve Giesbrecht, Sumandy Young & Nicole Zaki (1). Thank you coaches: Tracy Chu, Shari Hebert, Jill MacGregor, Tanya Manastersky, Natalya Rybak, Nicole Speak, and Camille Martens. Click to view complete set of results!RGM New Administrative Assistant - As of February 16th, the position of the Administrative Assistant with Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba has been filled. We are pleased to welcome Laura Thomas to our organization. Laura’s hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Laura is Kinesiology student at the University of Winnipeg. She comes to us with previous experience working for Football Manitoba.
 2010 LA Lights - Congratulation! Great performances by Manitoba athletes at the LA Lights Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitational, January 22-24, 2010 in Los Angeles, USA. See highlights below:
Tamsin Lourens, Level 9 Senior - 5th AA, 3rd Rope, 5th Ball; Kristi Nikkel, Level 9 Senior - 3rd Hoop; Nadia Daodi, Level 9 Senior - 5th Hoop, Emily Richard, Level 9 Senior - 10th Hoop; Annia Mulaire, Level 9 Junior - 25th Hoop, Genevieve Giesbrecht, Level 9 Junior - 28th Hoop; Camille Silver, Level 7 Junior - 7th Rope; Kaedyn Lashley, Level 7 Child - 1st Hoop; Naia Dias-Gwyn, Level 7 Child - 9th Hoop; Nika Korpesho, Level 9 Junior - 30th Hoop
Montreal World Cup, FIG rhythmic gymnastics competition, Montreal, January 29-31, 2010 - Catch the excitement of watching the Montreal World Cup live on internet this weekend!!!! More info.....
Northern Lights Cup, February 19-21, 2010 in Winnipeg, MB
Alegria and SOKOL in partnership with Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba are pleased to invite your club to the Northern Lights Cup from February 19th-21st at Max Bell Centre at the University of Manitoba. Please see the first bulletin for more details. More info....
CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba requires ALL coaches to complete a Child Abuse Registry Check. Please see the memo for more details.
Dr. Gene Sutton - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba shares the sense of profound loss to the sporting community learning about the recent unexpected passing of Dr. Gene Sutton. Our world is poorer without Gene the person, leader, teacher, mentor, visionary, and friend.
2009 RGM Annual General Meeting - Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba hosted its Annual General Meeting on June 29, 2009. Each Year at the AGM, awards are given to dedicated members of the rhythmic gymnastics community. Congratulations to all the recipients. Click here for the full list of award recipients.
June 20, 2009, Ottawa, ON, GCG Annual General Meeting - At the Annual GCG AGM Awards Banquet, Executive Director, Zlatica Stauder was awarded the Evelyn Koop RG Program Service Award. The Program Service Awards are presented by GCG to a volunteer/staff who is/has been a judge, coach, or official and has been involved for an extensive period of time and is/was considered a builder/developer of the sport and is/had made exceptional contributions to the Program Area at the Provincial and/or National Levels. Congratulations Zlatica for all your hard work and dedication to rhythmic gymnastics in Manitoba and Canada - we are proud to have you!
The True Sport Report is Canada’s National Movement for Community Sport The purpose of this report is to enable communities, policy makers and business leaders to see the tremendous potential that lies within our community sport system and to catalyze new approaches that will put this potential to work for Canadians. Follow the link provided to read this incredibly passionate article, and see how we, as individuals can make a difference in our own communities. True Sport Report
“GYMNASTICS, WHERE GROWTH HAS NO LIMITS “- Gymnastics is much more than what you see at the Olympics. The elite athletes are but one part of the big family of gymnastics. In fact, gymnastics offers opportunities for fun, fitness, participation, learning and competition for everyone, regardless of age, gender or ability. Find out all about the GYMNASTICS in the newly released Gymnastics Canada Long Term Athlete Development document, the LTAD. The document sets out a framework for development of both high performance achievement and gymnastics for life concept for all six gymnastics disciplines including Rhythmic Gymnastics. Do not wait, investigate!
NATIONAL SPORTS TRUST FUND (NSTF) - a philanthropic gift-giving program now available to RGM member Clubs! For more information follow the links to the memo sent to the Club Presidents. Find documents.
OLYMPIC MEMORIES ARTICLE - “Susy Cushman - our 1992 Olympian - shares her experience as an athlete, mother and firefighter!”. Visit the link for a very interesting interview with a Manitoba Olympian.
2008 WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, Vancouver, BC, April 9-13, 2008- More than a competition! Enjoy the experience of attending the 2008 Westerns in Vancouver through the eyes of the Team Manager and the HPTCI members. From the view of majestic Rocky Mountains, shopping at the Granville Island, to the podium experience. Thank you Sandie and Sarah for sharing the pictures with us. To access the Album click here or on the link above.
 2008 PROVINCIAL GYMNAESTRADA, Steinbach, April 26th - Goldstream Rhythmic Gymnastics Club in Steinbach was a perfect host to the 2008 Provincial Gymnaestrada this past Saturday, held for the first time outside of Winnipeg . The host organizing committee lead by the club president Donna Giesbrecht have gone all the way out to make the day at the Gymnaestrada special for everyone. Pasta lunch, cheese cake and tea during intermission, vendors, many local sponsors and of course hand full of courteous volunteers created warm backdrop for the annual showcase of the rhythmic gymnastics talent as well as special guest groups from Winnipeg and Steinbach. All in all 233 performers took part in this annual rhythmic gymnastics extravaganza. The participants came from the following rhythmic gymnastics clubs and special guest groups: Alegria, ARGO, Flippers, Formettes, Goldstream, HPTCI, Masterworks Studio, Momtaza, Rhythmic Royals, Sapphires, Stoney Brook Dance Company and South-East Sparks. Congratulation to coaches and performers for providing colorful and entertaining afternoon.
Thank you Goldstream Rhythmic Gymnastics club! Thank you volunteers! View the picture album.
 PROVINCIAL GYMNAESTRADA & “Send off toWorld Gymnaestrada”, Winnipeg, May, 6 2007 -
...And spectacle it was! Sunday, May 6 at the Tec. Voc Collegiate, over 200 gymnasts from Alegria, ARGO, Formettes, Goldstream, HPTCI, Momtaza, Rhythmic Royals, Masterworks Dance Studio and the Manitoba Gymnaestrada Team performed in front of the sold out house. One performance better than other kept the audience involved and asking for more. The afternoon was crowned by performance of the Manitoba Gymnaestrada Team with presentation of the program they will be taking to the the 2007 World Gymnaestrada in Dornbirn, Austria this July. Those of you who have missed this performance you have one more chance to catch them before they leave for Europe. The team will perform at the awards ceremonies of the 2007 provincial Championships, June 1-3, at Max Bell Centre.
APRIL 16, 2005, COACHING MANITOBA EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
Coaching Manitoba is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2005 Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards. Presentation of the awards took place on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Hilton Suites Hotel Winnipeg Airport. The awards recognize a history of commitment and dedication to coaching in Manitoba.
Tracy Sterdan – Rhythmic Gymnastics, Winnipeg
Vince Leah Memorial Award – Grassroots Category
Tracy is a NCCP Level 3 certified Rhythmic Gymnastics coach and has been coaching for the past 13 years.
One of Tracy’s goals is to introduce the sport of rhythmic gymnastics to new athletes on an ongoing basis, in order to increase the number of children being exposed to this sport. She changed the recreation program at the Sapphires club from one 27-week program to 2 ten-week programs per season, thus reducing costs and increasing opportunities for more children to participate. This season alone the program has grown to 82 athletes from just 30 in 2003.
Tracy recognizes the different technical aspects and demands of rhythmic gymnastics. She is always encouraging her athletes to broaden their gymnastics training, by attending various skills camps offered by other clubs, as well as any opportunities to work with outside coaches. Tracy also encourages her athletes to take part in other sports, attend school trips and take advantage of opportunities, even if they may conflict with rhythmic gymnastics events.
Tracy has developed the Sapphires club into a place where gymnasts feel welcomed and accepted.
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