NorGlen Rhythmic Gymnastics is a non-profit organization that has been operating in Lakeview and the surrounding area of south Calgary since 1979.
We provide recreational rhythmic gymnastic classes for people of all genders and ages, 4 to 80+. Our emphasis is improving physical literacy and, most importantly, having fun and building community.
We are a non-profit organization and your fees are used to cover the cost of facilities, insurance and registration with governing bodies, coaching, and equipment. At NorGlen, all equipment is supplied for our intro level classes; gymnasts in performing groups may be required to purchase equipment and costumes.
As a non-profit organization, we require volunteers to make our club run smoothly. Parents/guardians will be expected to volunteer at one event throughout the year (eg. winter or spring show, chaperoning at an external event, fundraising, etc). We are also recruiting members for our Executive Board.
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We provide recreational rhythmic gymnastic classes for people of all genders and ages, 4 to 80+. Our emphasis is improving physical literacy and, most importantly, having fun and building community.
We are a non-profit organization and your fees are used to cover the cost of facilities, insurance and registration with governing bodies, coaching, and equipment. At NorGlen, all equipment is supplied for our intro level classes; gymnasts in performing groups may be required to purchase equipment and costumes.
As a non-profit organization, we require volunteers to make our club run smoothly. Parents/guardians will be expected to volunteer at one event throughout the year (eg. winter or spring show, chaperoning at an external event, fundraising, etc). We are also recruiting members for our Executive Board.
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Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
- The International Physical Literacy Association, May 2014
If we hope for children to be active throughout life, we need to support them to develop physical literacy at a young age. Rhythmic gymnastics offers children the opportunity to develop the motivation, confidence, appreciation for sport, and competence in movement that supports them to be active for life. According to Gymnastics Canada, early participation in gymnastics develops the most fundamental movement skills, physical and motor abilities, mental abilities, social and emotional abilities, and performance skills that carry over into all aspects of life. The development of fundamental movement skills and motor skills is critical to establishing the foundation for participation in many sports and physical activities. A child who has not had the opportunity to develop these basic motor skills experiences difficulties or barriers when participating in sport experiences, or later school-based programs that involve more difficult skills.
Norglen RG supports children and adults to be active throughout the lifespan by offering classes for preschoolers to seniors.
*All ages for classes are guidelines. The best interests of the gymnast and group will guide decisions on where to place an individual.
Norglen RG supports children and adults to be active throughout the lifespan by offering classes for preschoolers to seniors.
*All ages for classes are guidelines. The best interests of the gymnast and group will guide decisions on where to place an individual.
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Responsible Coaching Movement
Norglen RG has taken the Responsible Coaching Movement pledge. By making this pledge, we are committing to implement supportive policies and processes that adhere to the three key areas (Background Screening, Ethics Training and the Rule of Two), ensure the safety and protection of our athletes and coaches, and provide our coaches with the tools and training necessary to model ethical behaviour. |
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Coaches:
All of our coaches are certified under the National Coaching Certification Program, which is the governing body of sports coaching in Canada. We are fortunate that our coaches have been involved in rhythmic gymnastics for many years and bring a wide of variety of experiences:
- Ellie Monument - Head Coach
- Rhonda Helmeczi
- Janey Parks
- Nicole Caines
- Sierra Jenkins
Executive Board:
- President/Chairperson - Dana Hunter
- Treasurer - Genevieve Lal
- Head Coach - Ellie Monument
- Registrar/Administrator - Vacant
- Advertising - Vacant
- Compliance and Safety - Nicole Caines
- Fundraising - Teresa Hirata
- Web Development - Sierra Jenkins
- Social Media - Sierra Jenkins and Keira Gibson
- Facilities - Vacant
- Equipment - Ellie Monument and Sierra Jenkins