Terrace Peaks is a not-for-profit organization. The club relies heavily on fundraising, donations, and community & government support to help with operating costs and purchasing new equipment.
Please note that we are a NUT AWARE facility. To make it a safe environment for children with nut/peanut allergies, please avoid bringing nut products to the gym whenever possible.
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OUR HISTORY
The Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club was started in the early 1970s by John and Ellen Simon (who coached the competitive group), the principal of Clarence Michiel Elementary School, and Les Orr (who coached the recreational group). These individuals volunteered their time in the belief that a gymnastics club would be beneficial to our community. For many years the Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club used the equipment of Clarence Michiel Elementary School. This meant that every piece of equipment required for training needed to be taken out, set up, dismantled, and put away each day it was used.
Ed Fairless and other dedicated parents spent many hours tirelessly moving equipment so gymnasts could train. Ed’s daughters (Kris and Kim) were among the gymnasts training at that time. According to his wife Wanda Fairless, this prompted Ed to state, “The club needs its own gymnasium so that other parents don’t need to go through what we had to go through.”
It was with genuine concern, the dedication of countless volunteers, and the endless hours put in by everyone involved that enabled the vision of Ed Fairless to become a reality. The…
ED FAIRLESS MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM
In 2017, the legacy continued and Phase 2 was built giving the club a much-needed dedicated office space, mudroom, updated bathrooms, and a multipurpose area.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club strives to provide recreational and competitive gymnastics instruction for all ages and abilities. We emphasize “Safety”, “Team Spirit”, “Fun”, “Fitness”, and “Progressive Development” at all levels. We aim to help children develop self-confidence through mental and physical perseverance and pride in accomplishments. It is our goal to allow each athlete the opportunity to become the best athlete they can be.
TERRACE PEAKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Terrace Peaks Board is made up of volunteers who are committed to delivering our club mission. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, the Board guides overall club planning and policy development. Board members are responsible for a portfolio that capitalizes on their experience, skills, and abilities. The Board of Directors is led by an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Anyone can be nominated for the board elections at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in September of each year.
Board of Directors Email: board@terracepeaks.ca
2023/24 Board of Directors:
Chair – Sarah Kirwin
Vice-Chair – Troy Peters
Treasurer – Destiny Stewart
Secretary – Nicole Lavoie
Directors – Ashley Hope, Boby Wagner, Trish Smith, Vincent Giesinger
Meeting minutes are available upon request by email.
COACHING STAFF
Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club is a member of Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada. As members, we have strict insurance and safety policies we must follow. All of our coaches are NCCP certified in both artistic and trampoline gymnastics, this includes Respect In Sport and Safe Sport Training certifications. In addition, all staff have valid vulnerable sector Police Record Checks done every 3 years and hold valid First Aid certificates.
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a standardized coach education program available and accessible throughout Canada. Identified as a world leader in coach education, the NCCP ensures all coaches receive training based on best practices in instructional design, ethical decision‐making, and with content that is relevant, current and which leads to the development of competent coaches. The NCCP gives coaches the confidence to succeed and is designed and delivered in partnership with the Government of Canada, 65 National Sport Organizations (NSOs), 13 Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), and the Coaching Association of Canada™.
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