It was an impressive haul for Delta Gymnastics at the recent Gymnastics B.C. Awards and Scholarship night in Burnaby.
The Ladner club walked away with four honours at the year-end gala including the prestigious Club of the Year honours.
"We were very proud to be recognized this year by our peers in the sport on a provincial level," said Ana Arciniega, Delta Gymnastics Executive Director. "This was an extraordinary year as we offered more programs at our gym than ever before as well as hosted the largest gymnastics event in the country!" The night's recognition started off with the presentation of the Scholarship Award to Stephanie Rico. It is given to an athlete that is recognized for their dedication, work ethic, and contribution to the sport. Rico graduated from the club's High School Gymnastics Program earlier this year.
"She is such an amazing example of what a gymnast can accomplish, not only in the sport but as a coach and mentor to peers," explained Arciniega.
One of the most honorable awards given is the Gymnastics BC Member of Distinction. This award recognizes longterm commitment, contributions and achievements that have benefited gymnastics in B.C. One of this year's recipient was Delta Gymnastics' Mike D. Hood, who was joined by Rio 2016 Olympians Shallon Olsen and Scott Morgan.
"Mike is such an embodiment of our sport, who is always striving to make the gymnastics experience better for athletes, judges, coaches, administrators and parents. He is such a dedicated, generous and knowledgeable person - we are lucky to have him as a key member of our team," continued Arciniega.
Delta Gymnastics received this year's Host Award for delivering Best of the West Gymnastics Fest back in May at the Richmond Olympic Oval. It was the biggest
gymnastics event held in the country with over 1800 athletes participating in three different competitions.
"This event was massive and it was definitely a huge undertaking only made possible by the incredible work of our organizing committee, a team of very dedicated parents and over 450 volunteers," said Arciniega.
Gymnastics B.C. presents the PLAY Gymnastics Club of the Year Award to a club that has offered a variety of programs for children of all ages and abilities, hosted and participated recreational events, and are active in the development and promotion of recreational gymnastics.
Delta Gymnastics was recognized for the work they do spreading the importance of gymnastics as a fundamental movement sport.
"We are very committed to ensuring that all children, youth, adults and seniors have the competence and confidence to participate in whatever activity or sport they choose, including gymnastics," added Arciniega.
"We are very honoured that the work we do in the community has been recognized; we will continue to do all we can to spread the importance of physical literacy and an active lifestyle for emotional, physical and mental health and well-being."
Delta Gymnastics offers program from six months of age to seniors. For all information visit www.deltagymnastics.com.
