GYMNASTICS
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GYMNASTICS
ONTARIO


About Gymnastics Ontario (GO)

GO Values and Beliefs

GO Vision

GO Mission

GO Board of Directors 1999-2000

GO Staff



Gymnastics Ontario
Value, Beliefs, Vision and Missaion

The Gymnastics Ontario is a provincially incorporated, non-profit organization, responsible for Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics, Trampoline and Tumbling, Sports Aerobics, and Recreational Gymnastics in Ontario. Current membership include 175 affiliated clubs and approximately 60,000 registered members.

The affairs of Gymnastics Ontario are under the direction and control of The Board of Directors. The Board of Directors determines the policies of Gymnastics Ontario. The Committees/Sub Committees, in partnership with the professional staff, develop, implement and manage programs and services according to the policies set by the Board.

The Professional staff manage the day to day operation of Gymnastics Ontario.

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The GO Values and Beliefs

 * Ensure optimal safety in sport.
 * Sport is participant oriented and athlete centered which has access to quality coaching, judging and various support services.
 * The fundamental rights of the individual are recognized and protected.
 * Sport includes a continuum from recreational to high performance.
 * Opportunities exist for participants to move through the continuum of the sport in accordance with their abilities, skills, and desires.
 * The sport system is community based.
 * The sport educates and develops leader.
 * The sport has a responsibility in promoting positive values and ethics including achievement, enjoyment, equity, responsibility, cooperation, fair play, mutual respect, self esteem, etc.

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The GO Vision

Gymnastics Ontario will achieve growth by:
 * Providing programs and service excellence.
 * Providing leading edge programs in the sport.
 * Becoming financial self-sufficient.
 * Offering visible vaule.
 * Providing an effective infrastructure.

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The GO Mission

To develop, promote and guide gymnastics as a lifetime activity in Ontario. The GO shall provice programs, services and leadership so that all participants may safely achieve their potential.

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The GO Board of Directors 1999-2000

Harold Sanin*
President

Brian McVey*
Vice President, Programs

Karen Carmichael
Treasurer

Joan Payne-Myles
Secretary

John Hummel
Club Advocate

Gretchen Kerr
Director of Ethics & Standards

Philip Bruce
Director-At-Large

Angel Crossman
Director-At-Large

Nicki Chretien Ranney
Director-At-Large

Mike Cappa
Director-At-Large

* Executive Management Committee

Jean-Paul Caron, GO. CEO is ex offcio to the Committee

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The GO Staff 1998-99
Jean-Paul Caron
Chief Executive Officer
416-426-7339
Jane Liu
Membership Coordinator
416-426-7099
Kathy Arnond
Program Coordinator
416-426-7104
Nicole Ayres
Technical Assistant
416-426-7096
Richard Brunet
Financial Accountant Coordinator
416-426-7094
Terri Parsons
Membership Assistant
416-426-7061
Sue Dorey
Program Coordinator
416-426-7095
Janine Rankin
Technical Assistant
416-426-7108
Carole Abrahams
Executive Assistqnt
416-426-7097
Naen Lamarche
Program Coordinator
416-426-7098

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Last update August'99