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WAG Program Updates - March 2022

07 March 2022

 Carolyn is always updating our website with new tools for skills' development and coaching education.Here are some resources that may be useful as you prepare for your upcoming competiti...

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Managers Needed!

07 March 2022

We are looking for Team Managers for our 2021/2022 season. Below are the dates and locations of our events.If you know any coaches, parents, judges, etc. that might be interested in managing one of our teams, please forward this information to them.  Western Canadian Championships - Women's and Men's ArtisticApril 21-24, 2022Winnipeg, AB Canadian Championships - Women's and Men'...

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Easing COVID-19 Restrictions

28 February 2022

This past weekend, the Government of Alberta (GoA) announced that on Tuesday, March 1st we will move into Step 2 of the Easing of Restrictions, where most remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted. Step 2 Beginning 12:00am Tuesday, March 1st Indoor masking no longer required. Screening checklists are no longer required. Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted....

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Creating Inclusive Spaces webinar link

24 February 2022

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the Creating Inclusive Spaces webinar!Eddy Robinson from Skipping Stone provided foundational knowledge for creating inclusive and affirming spaces in our Gymnastics Clubs and we had great discussion afterwards.  Eddy answered questions on how we can help our members understand the challenges and barriers of the Gender Diverse community,...

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Calgary Face Covering Mandate

15 February 2022

The Calgary City Council voted to repeal the Face Covering bylaw and now The City of Calgary will follow the Provincial guidelines.These will be in place until at least March 1, 2022, dependent on COVID-19 hospitalizations.   Masking policies Anyone 13 years and older entering your facility is required to wear a mask at all times in all common areas and when not participating in a...

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Activity Messenger for Injury and Accident Reports

11 February 2022

Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) has partnered with Activity Messenger to provide AGF Member Clubs with an online Injury and Accident Report solution. This simple to use form of reporting will help AGF to better assist our clubs. The data we collect will help AGF to show insurance companies that we are looking for risk mitigating tools to help keep injuries down. In addition, it will help AG...

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COVID-19 measures for the City of Calgary

09 February 2022

Mayor Jyoti Gondek held a press conference in response to the Government of Alberta’s February 8th announcement on COVID-19 measures. The City of Calgary Vaccine Passport Bylaw, passed in September of 2021, was linked with the Provincial vaccine guidelines. With the removal of the Provincial vaccine guidelines, in turn, Calgary’s  bylaw will no longer be enforced as of 12:00am Wednes...

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Government of Alberta Update - Easing of Restrictions

09 February 2022

As of February 9 the Government of Alberta (GoA) began easing COVID-19 restrictions.Step 1 Beginning 12:00am Wednesday, February 9 Restrictions Exemption Program removed, along with most associated restrictions. Capacity limits in large facilities and entertainment venues (500+) remain in place, but food and beverages now allowed in seats. Capacity limits for locations not covered under the...

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T&T Program Updates - Feb 2022

08 February 2022

 We had an extremely busy January with THREE straight weeks of training camps!Thirty-four Canada Winter Games hopefuls and up-and-comers got together with special guest host, Jason Burnet...

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MAG Program Updates - Feb 2022

08 February 2022

We held a mock Canada Winter Games event during the last weekend of January.  Fifteen Alberta athletes competed head-to-head (in person!) in front of a selection of AGF judges to see who would make the top 8 that would, in turn, form a CWG type team.It was planned to have that new Team Alberta travel to Quebec for a meet in March.Unfortunately that meet was cancelled but we now plan to bri...

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