Nanaimo Gymnastics School Staff

Head Coach

Tracy Welbourn

Tracy has been coaching for over 25 years and previously held roles as Preschool and Recreational Program Director at Nanaimo Gymnastics School. She is now Head Coach and Operations Manager. Contact:

tracy@nanaimogymnastics.ca

General Manager

Cathleen Church

As General Manager of Nanaimo Gymnastics, Cathleen draws on deep experience in leadership and management roles across for-profit, non-profit, Provincial Sport and co-operative organizations.

generalmanager@nanaimogymnastics.ca

Recreational Coordinator

Brianna Rapanos

Brianna has been working at NGS since 2015. She was a competitive gymnast through high school. Brianna is determined to make the gym and her classes a positive and welcoming place for everybody to have fun, learn new skills, and be active!

brianna@nanaimogymnastics.ca

Competitive Coach

Anna Mataganova

Anna has experience at every level of gymnastics. She was a member of the USSR national team and trained the national team of Kazakhstan. For more than a decade, Anna has been a course conductor and judging chairperson on Vancouver Island. She is a choreographer, high performance national judge, and course evaluator.

Competitive Coach

Trevor Nagy

Trevor is a Nanaimo-born former Canadian national gymnast and has been coaching for more than twenty years. Trevor is a devoted husband and father. His philosophy: "The cake tastes better if the baking process is fun."

Preschool Coach

Keli Crowe

Keli owned and operated a Children's Daycare with involvement in the B.C. Foster-Parent and Respite Care programs for children and young adults with special needs. She later pursued a coaching career and continues her work with Nanaimo Gymnastics School as our Preschool coach.

Office Coordinator

Tylar Rose

Tylar trained and worked at Aerial Gymnastics in Spruce Grove, AB as a Recreational and Play School Coach. Drawing on her Inuit heritage, Tylar is passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for our community.

info@nanaimogymnastics.ca

Assistant Recreational Co-ordinator

Katrina Penner-Loat

Katrina, or Kit, has more than 15 years of experience as a competitive athlete and coach. They were also on the 2019 Gymnaestrada team and got the opportunity to represent Canada. Kit is a level 2 competitive coach, as well as a recreational evaluator.

Katrina@nanaimogymnastics.ca

Coach

Tihanna Wright

Tihanna joined gymnastics when she was five years old and was a part of the Recreational, Pre-Competitive, and Interclub Programs before becoming a Competitive Gymnast in 2016.

Coach

Marina McDonald

Marina is passionate about improving accessibility and creating an engaging and structured environment. She coaches Preschool, Recreational, Adaptive, and Competitive. Marina is also an Administrative Assistant and previously served as the Event Coordinator for Island Time 2026.

marina@nanaimogymnastics.ca

Coach

Anjelica Lum

Anjelica has been coaching gymnastics in Nanaimo since 2011. She was a competitive artistic gymnast and is passionate about supporting her athletes progress in a safe and fun environment. Anjelica coaches Preschool, Recreational, and Competitive.

Coach

Junior Coaches

Our junior coaches are an integral part of our team. They bring their passion, energy and enthusiasm to every class. Our athletes find inspiration in their junior coaches leadership.

Board of Directors A

Board of Directors

The Nanaimo Gymnastics Board is comprised of dedicated volunteers with diverse backgrounds, elected annually at the AGM. They oversee the club's strategic direction, ensuring prudent financial management, ethical governance, and resource allocation, thereby enabling the staff to effectively carry out their daily operations in alignment with the club's mission. Email the board of directors: ngs.bod@gmail.com

President

Darya Fisher

Darya has been an integral part of growth and change at NGS over the past five years, she has volunteered hundreds of hours. She previously served as the Fundraising Committee Chair and Treasurer with NGS. Darya also served on the Board for the inaugural Island Time. She is delighted to serve the community and watch the organization thrive.

Vice-President

Mandy Fudge

Mandy is committed to supporting a strong and positive environment where athletes, coaches, and staff thrive. She brings a long-standing connection to NGS and supports the club's growth.

Secretary

Annie Wilson

Annie's has experience in collaboration, advocacy, problem-solving, and working with diverse groups toward shared goals. Annie is honored to bring her professional experience, passion for youth sport, and perspective as a gymnastics parent to the board.

Finance Director

Cait Holmes

With more than 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Cait brings a strong background in business development, financial management, strategic planning, marketing, and relationship building. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young athletes to thrive, both in gymnastics and in life.

Member at Large

Tiffany Burgess

Tiffany’s passion for gymnastics began at a young age. She trained in the competitive program at NGS for eight years. She is honoured to support the athletes, coaches, and programs.

Member at Large

Kate Iannindinardo

Kate believes in the importance of fostering a positive and encouraging training environment where athletes can excel and coaches feel supported. Kate had the pleasure of serving on the board last year and would be honored to serve again this year.

Member at Large

Amanda Ball

Amanda is a versatile member and a driving force behind the Island Time competition. She is a proud member of the NGS community and is appreciatively known for her friendly demeanor. Amanda also brings forth her adept experience as Co-Chair for a PAC.

2026-27

Board of Directors

Contact them at ngs.bod@gmail.com

Careers

Gymnastics Coach

If you are a motivated coach that is committed to coaching and teaching children, we want to hear from you. Our community is growing: come grow with us!

Position: Gymnastics Coach

Reports To: Head Coach

Type of Position: Full-time 30 - 40 hours a week

(or Part-time 20 hours a week)

Wages Range: Compensation based on experience

Application Close: Ongoing

For more information or to apply:

Please email tracy@nanaimogymnastics.ca with your Resume and Cover Letter to the attention of Tracy Welbourn, Club Head Coach, Nanaimo Gymnastics School.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers & Events

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September 8 -13, 2026

Cash out gently used suits and stock up! We collect suits throughout August for commission stock. This year with fresh Gymgear and Rising Stars!

November 16 - 29, 2026

*currently seeking donations of products or services - would your business like to participate as an NGS Sponsor Winter 2026? Contact Us!

Race to Recycle! Return bottles & credit the funds to the NGS account. Bring the receipt to the office and apply 100% of the donation to your fundraising account. The top bottle returns each month September-June 2026-27 wins a prize!

You are invited... to join the hunt for the lost eggs at the artist's garden.

March 26th 2027

June 4 - 6, 2027

We look forward to welcoming you to "Island Time 2027", a youth women's artistic gymnastics competition hosted annually by NGS in Nanaimo.

June 13, 2027

We look forward to welcoming you to our recreational showcase. Athletes will start their session with a group warmup and move through each apparatus, demonstrating their routines to their loved ones.

Sponsorship

Partner with Nanaimo Gymnastics School

We are so grateful for what our sponsors have helped us accomplish over the years: from new equipment to sending our athletes to compete internationally. We are immensely thankful to our past, present and future sponsors.

We look forward to partnering with you. For more information, please contact Cathleen at generalmanager@nanaimogymnastics.ca or stop by the office for a chat.

Nanaimo Gymnastics School is a not-for-profit society dedicated to being the heart of the Vancouver Island Gymnastics community, where athletes thrive on and off the mat.

Our expert coaching and strong community help athletes of all abilities build confidence, character and connection.