Gymnastics BC (GymBC) is proud to announce that May 2026 has been officially designated as Gymnastics For All (GFA) Month, marking 40 years of the GFA Committee and its lasting impact on movement, inclusion, and participation across the province.

GFA has been the heart of recreational gymnastics in BC, helping people of all ages and abilities discover the joy of movement. To celebrate the milestone of 40 year's of the GFA Committee, GymBC will host a month-long celebration recognizing the coaches, member clubs, and programs that bring Gymnastics For All to life in communities across British Columbia.

Celebrating All Month Long

Throughout May, GymBC will share weekly features highlighting the inspiring coaches, clubs, and community programs that make recreational gymnastics thrive.

• Coach Features (Tuesdays): Showcasing coaches who foster connection, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.

• Member Club Features (Thursdays): Celebrating clubs that build welcoming, inclusive spaces for everyone to participate and belong.

• Athlete Features (Wednesdays & Fridays): Spotlighting recreational athletes from across all zones of the province, highlighting their joy of movement, personal growth, and connection to Gymnastics For All, at every age and stage. We highly recommend clubs from each zone to nominate their athletes! 

Nominations Now Open

GymBC invites nominations for individuals and clubs who have made a positive difference through GFA programming. Share your stories by March 31, 2026, for a chance to be featured throughout the month.

Events and Ways to Join the Celebration

The festivities begin with the 2026 BC Gymnaestrada, the kickoff weekend of GFA Month, taking place May 1–3 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Gymnaestrada will bring together clubs and performers from across the province for a vibrant, non-competitive showcase of creativity, teamwork, and movement for all. Visit the event page for updates!

Additional ways to celebrate include:

• Social media contests — stay tuned on GymBC’s Instagram and Facebook for fun challenges and giveaways.

• Exclusive GFA apparel — stay tuned for the launch of the GymBC Apparel store.

• Celebrate with us — clubs across BC are encouraged to celebrate in a way that works for you and your community, whether that’s offering discounted drop-in classes, hosting open gym sessions, creating themed days or weeks, launching partner or team challenges, organizing charity or donation-based events, setting up photo booths or “red carpet” moments, running social media challenges, or collaborating with local businesses and community partners.

A Province Moving Together

“The heart of Gymnastics For All is community. It’s where creativity, inclusion, and movement come together. It’s where everyone is welcome," said Taphatna Duncan, GymBC Recreation Program Manager.

Follow GymBC throughout the spring for updates, stories, and event highlights on gymbc.org and on social media.

Here’s to 40 years of Gymnastics For All and many, many more to come!