About Us
Okanagan Gymnastics Centre (OGC) has been offering high quality gymnastic programs for over 40 years. As a proud member club of Gymnastics BC, OGC welcomes gymnasts of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and provides opportunities for everyone to participate in the sport and reach their full potential.
As the longest-running high-quality gymnastics club in the Okanagan, OGC has a reputation for producing talented gymnasts, excellent training and coaching to its athletes. OGC has a well-established culture and philosophy, emphasizing not just technical skill development, but also the importance of hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
In addition to regular training sessions, the club offers parent and tot classes, kids camps, field trips and drop in programs. These programs provide opportunities for each participant to learn from experienced and knowledgeable coaches who are dedicated to helping each person reach their full potential while having fun and making connections.
As a non-profit gymnastics centre, we are focused on serving our local community by providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in gymnastics. From pre-school to our adult programs, all our classes are designed to safely teach each athlete at their own age, skill level and ability.
Meet Our Team
Our team of coaches is dedicated to helping every athlete achieve their maximum potential. They employ a diverse range of training methods and techniques that are customized to each gymnast's unique requirements and capabilities. Our coaches provide continuous feedback and guidance to assist athletes in advancing and enhancing their skills. In addition, our coaches are certified in CPR and first aid, as well as National Coach Certification Program* (NCCP) certified.
Paula Quinn
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Danielle Blazenko
OFFICE MANAGER
Lynne Ethier
WAG HEAD COACH
Jenn Dougherty
RECREATIONAL DIRECTOR
Jamie Gardner
TG HEAD COACH
Sara McLean
MARKETING LEAD & XCEL TEAM
Maryna Vorobyova
WAG TEAM
Cody Gribble
WAG TEAM
Jadyn Ansell
WAG TEAM
Misauti Voros
WAG DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM
Natalia Simeunovic
WAG DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM
Sophia Speer
WAG DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM
Curtis Gerein
TG TEAM
Paula Pelechaty
XCEL TEAM
Katie Flaten
XCEL TEAM
Ferron Ouwehand-Minchin
REC TEAM
Vanna Harris
TG TEAM
Brendan Ansell
REC TEAM
Emma Cox
REC TEAM
Jessica Higgins
REC TEAM
Kaylee Gawley
REC TEAM
Sasha Malchyk
REC TEAM
Alexie Fox
REC TEAM
Jacob Kochylema
REC TEAM
Kait Sawatzky
REC TEAM
Shanna Roworth
EVENTS LEAD & WAG TEAM
Kira Tomlinson
REC TEAM
Rae Roworth
REC TEAM
The highest priority for our admin staff is to provide outstanding customer service to everyone who walks in the door. We keep busy by welcoming you, answering your questions on the phone and doing all those ‘behind-the-scenes’ activities that, along with our coaches, deliver the best possible OGC experience.
The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre is a non-profit Society, run by a Board of Directors who are tasked with overseeing the operations of the club.
The Board of Directors is elected by OGC's members at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in the fall of each year. The Board of Directors is made up of volunteers, carefully recruited from a variety of backgrounds, experience, skills and abilities who are committed to delivering OGC's Mission, Vision, & Values. The Board is led by an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
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