On Saturday March 1st the Bowen Island Gymnastics Club (BIGC) hosted their first ever invitational meet with 70 competitors participating from clubs such as Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver and of course Bowen Island.
Proud parents looked on as eighteen excited young islanders represented the BIGC showing off their skills while being judged for their efforts in a friendly competition held at the Bowen Island Community School gym. The meet consisted of four events: floor, uneven bars, balance beam and vault.
"For many gymnasts it was their first competition ever and all gymnasts received recognition medals and outstanding event awards," explains Lisa Bullock, Program Director.
BIGC was formed in March 2004 and currently has 120 members with a variety of programs to suit different levels of experience. This organization caters to ages starting as young as 2 right through to 18 years of age.
BIGC is a registered non-profit society who relies on volunteers and donations. This event was also a fundraiser for the club, they raffled-off 2 large gift baskets filled with local delicacies and had a fun airplane toss game which proved to be a hit with the kids.
Bullock says shewould like to thank meet volunteer coordinator Karen Shea for all her hard work, all the parent volunteers and junior teen coaches that made this great event possible.
For more information about the club and to register for any spring break camps (March 24, 25, 26 for ages 4-14) check their website at www.bowenislandgymnastics.com
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