Cross-Training User Groups
A cross-training user group consists of individuals from various sports (which could include gymnastics if from a non-GymBC member club/group) who rent a facility to enhance specific skills aimed at cross-training their athletes. The facility rental includes the presence of a gym attendant.
The user group is required to provide a certificate of insurance that names Gymnastics BC and the GymBC member club as Additional Insureds, confirming they hold a minimum $5 M in liability coverage. For reference, please click the following link for a Sample COI.
Please be aware that GymBC member club coaches are not permitted to provide any instruction to cross-training user groups.
- This facility rental arrangement is specifically for user groups that rent a member club’s gym or facility to conduct their own cross-training activities with their own coaches and other program supporters. Cross-Training groups do not utilize that club’s coaching staff.
- If a group wishes to engage the club’s coaching staff for basic gymnastics instruction, they need to instead register as an Associate Member (see Associate Member) and the cross-training sessions documented and reported as if they were a Public Access Program (school field trips or birthday parties).
If the group is looking for more advanced gymnastics programming (e.g., higher-level skills) the individual participants from the group (including the group's coaches) will need to be registered as GymBC members with the club.
Obligations of Cross-Training User Groups
The Cross-Training User Group:
- requesting cross-training activities must NOT be a subsidiary of a GymBC member club.
- requesting cross-training activities must rent the facility from the GymBC member club.
- must provide all necessary staff (including coaches and instructors) to conduct the activities.
- must provide the GymBC member club with the names and contact information of all participants and staff involved in the activities.
- must assume responsibility to inform all necessary parties, including participants and guardians, of the inherent risk in sport and obtain appropriate consent to participate.
Obligations of Gym BC Member Club
The GymBC member club:
- employees, including coaches, must not be involved in delivery of activities to cross-training user groups.
- must rent the facility to the cross-training user group and provide contractual arrangements.
- must provide a gym attendant (Gymnastics Foundations or Level 1 certified, 19 years or older, and valid GymBC approved first aid certification) who is a current member of the club. This is for the GymBC member club’s protection, to ensure that gym rules are being properly followed.
How to request Cross-Training Activities
The Cross-Training user group requesting Cross-Training activities must submit:
• A Request for User Group to Conduct Cross-Training Activities form (linked below)
• Proof of liability insurance with a minimum of $5 million coverage, listing both Gymnastics BC and the GymBC member club as additional insured – this must be submitted with the request form.
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