News archives | Alberta Gymnastics Federation

AGF Board Member, Maya Patrie Steps Down

11 January 2019

Please be advised that Maya Patrie has stepped down from the Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) Board of Directors. "Maya has been instrumental in moving the Federation forward over the last five years. We are grateful for the passion and commitment with which she served and the positive impact she has had on our sport. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours," says Ka...

Heather Davidson Appointed to the Board of Directors

20 December 2018

The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Davidson to AGF’s Board of Directors and as Chairperson of the Governance Committee. Heather is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and has practiced law for over 18 years. Her primary area of practice is Family Law with experience in insurance, criminal and administrative law. Over the years He...

Announcing the T&T Team Excel Athletes Set to Compete at Dallas Cup in Texas

13 December 2018

The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) is pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected for this year’s Team Excel in Trampoline & Tumbling Gymnastics. Team members will compete at Dallas Cup in Dallas, Texas from January 17 – 20 as Level 5 athletes.AGF's Team Excel members who will be participating in the competition include:Athletes Jason Bell, Calgary Gymnastics Centre Ryla...

Trials to Canada Winter Games for Women's Artistic Gymnastics This Weekend

12 December 2018

The Alberta Gymnastics Federation and Altadore Gymnastics Club will be hosting Trials to Canada Winter Games this Friday, December 14 to Sunday, December 16 at the Altadore Gymnastics Club in Calgary. Athletes, ages 12-19 will compete in Junior Olympic level 10 for a spot on the team that will represent our province at the upcoming Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta from February 15 to 21...

City of Edmonton's Salute to Excellence Awards recognize Trish Quinney and Alberta gymnasts

27 November 2018

On November 26, 2018, the City of Edmonton hosted the Salute to Excellence Performance and Citation Awards Ceremony at City Hall. The Citation and Performance&n...

Team Excel Brings Home Gold and Silver from Elite Gym Massilia in Marseille, France

26 November 2018

Alberta's Team Excel had a strong showing at the Elite Gym Massilia competition in Marseille, France from November 16-18. Malayna Ramos from Kin Gymnastics won All Around Gold in the Mini Cigales category and was accompanied by fellow Team Excel member Marisa deGroot of Calgary Gymnastics Centre who captured Silver. Ilka Juk from the Calgary Gymnastics Centre qualified for Vault fina...

Alberta Results: Trampoline World Championships and World Age Group Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia

26 November 2018

Six Alberta athletes travelled to St. Petersburg, Russia to represent Canada at the 33rd FIG Trampoline World Championship from November 4th to 11th. Two athletes – Kalena Soehn and Alexandra Forest – were then joined by 11 more Alberta athletes for the FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competition (WAGC) from November 15th to 18th, also in St. Petersburg.At the World Championship...

Memo: Aerial Silks and Insurance

20 November 2018

Attention All AGF Members: The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) would like to share insight regarding the utilization of Aerial Silks in your facility. Aerial Silks can be defined as an exercise or performance where an artist uses fabric to wrap, spiral, swing, fall, or suspend their bodies in and out of a variety of positions. Utilizing Aerial Silks can strengthen muscles, extend one’s...

Team Excel Set to Compete at Elite Gym Massilia in Marseille, France

08 November 2018

The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) is pleased to announce that Team Excel for Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) will be competing at Elite Gym Massilia in Marseille, France from November 11 to 19. Through AGF's Team Excel, High-Performance athletes are provided with funds for quality educational and practical experiences that help to assist them in attaining National Team status...

13 Alberta Athletes to Compete at the 2018 FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competition

31 October 2018

45 athletes will represent Canada at the 2018 World Age Group Competition in Trampoline Gymnastics from November 15 to 18 in St. Petersburg Russia. Over a quarter of them will be from our province. 13 Alberta athletes have made the team and will be accompanied by three Alberta coaches and one judge. This is an opportunity for Canada to showcase our junior teams and the next generation of Trampo...