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Please see our drop in page for more information.
Birthday Parties
Are you planning a party for a group of rambunctious kids? Don't want them in your living room?
Have the birthday party here at Flicka! Please contact us for more information or book the party online!
Flicka Gymnastics
Harry Jerome Recreation Centre
123 East 23rd Street,
North Vancouver, BC
V7L 3E2
Phone: 604-985-7918
Fax: 604-986-7908
flickaregistrar_gmail.com
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 5:30
Closed Weekends and statutory holidays.
Sponsors
Flicka gratefully acknowledges
the financial support of the
Provincial Government.
Board and Facilites 
Board of Directors
Flicka is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors. These people are elected at Flicka's Annual General Meeting.
The Board of Directors for the 2011/2012 year is:
President: Cari WIlson
Past President: Sarah Ahmadi
Vice President: Carla Vysohlid
Treasurer: Liz Chew
Members at large: Jan Kuno, Anne Delgiglio, Stephanie Jansen, Sue Drolet and Karin Oakley
If you need to get in touch with a Board member, please call Flicka at 604-985-7918 or email flickaregistrar_gmail.com
2011 Annual Report.pdf
Facilities
Come enjoy our 16,000 square foot state of art facility with 2 full floors, 14 beams, 4 double bars at floor level. On the platform we have 1 double bar and 1 single in the pit, 2 tumble strips each landing in the pit, 4 vault tables also in the pit, rings, parallel bars, and the high bar for boys in the pit, and also 1 trampoline in the pit.
We have lots of toys for recreational and kindergym programs and special equipment for learning skills in a very safe environment.
About Location and Directions
Flicka is located in the Harry Jerome Rec Centre at 23rd and Lonsdale in North Vancouver, BC.
From the Upper Levels Highway (Trans-Canada 1), take Lonsdale Ave. Exit and turn South (downhill). Turn Left on 23rd Street and park in the Rec Centre parking lot.
Our gym is located downstairs.
Our Philosophy
Flicka Gymnastics Club has been providing superior gymnastics instruction to athletes of all ages since 1962.
Founded by John and Louise Hemingway the club has grown from 2 gymnasts to almost 2,000! Currently located in the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre, Flicka offers Kindergym, Recreational and Competitive programs and has given gymnastics a high profile in the local community, BC and Canada.
Our goal is to enable every gymnast to attain a realistic and achievable level of personal success in order to promote self confidence and a lasting enjoyment of the sport of gymnastics. Flicka inspires its gymnasts to be the best that they can be and to meet their personal goals and commitments.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
FACILITIES
Kindergarten Kindergym FAQs
Kindergym Drop-in
KINDERGYM
Kindergym classes allow young children to explore the fundamentals of movement, balance, and coordination in a fun, safe environment! Our enthusiastic coaches are trained to work with everyone, from the very young Tall and Small participants all the way to our Hi Fives after-school program. If you have any questions about our Kinderym program please contact our Kindergym Coordinator Barbara Vadovicova-Fong at flickaclubcoordinator_gmail.com.
Please note that Tall and Small classes require a parent or caregiver to be with the child at all times.
Registration Closes Jan 23rd, 2012
Schedule and Registration
To see our class offerings, please click here to be directed to our online registration site !
Winter Registration opens Online and in our Office November 15th.
Please make sure to have your child's Care Card and payment ready at the time of registration.
Flicka Gymnastics Refund Policy
Pro-rated refunds (less GBC fees) will be given for cancellations provided in writing up to the end of the first class but before the second class. After the first class, refunds are only provided for medical reasons.
In order to qualify, a note from a qualified medical practitioner must be provided to the office no later than two weeks after the class has finished.
Birthday Parties
Kindergym Staff
Session 2 Schedule.pdf
KG FAQs Drop-in Kindergym Drop-ins
Drop In Times
Family Drop In: Ages 2-12 years old
Saturdays from 4:15-5:15
$7.00 per child/ per drop in
Starts Saturday September 17th, 2011
*New!*
W eekday Drop In times!
Tuesdays and Thursdays (Ages 2-6)
11:30-12:15pm
$6.00 per child/ per drop in
Starts Tuesday September 13th, 2011
*$16.00 GBC Insurance fee payable on your first visit to Flicka Gymnastics. Insurance can be bought online or in our office.*
Drop In is CLOSED from December 16th-January 6th.
Kindergym FAQs
Q: If we are new to the gym, how do we know which level to put our child in?
A: The Kindergym program is organized by age, so register your child for the class appropriate for their age.
Q: What should my child wear to gymnastics class?
A: Female gymnasts are required to wear a body suit. They can also wear stretchy shorts if they like. Male gymnasts are required to wear close-fitting shorts and a t-shirt. Long hair must be tied back in a pony tail or braid. Athletes should not wear jewellery or watches and should be in bare feet.
Q: Where can I get a gymnastics leotard for my daughter?
A: The Flicka office always has a wide range of attractive new and used leotards. Stop by and have a look!
Q: If I have a question or concern what I should do?
A: You can talk directly to the coach or if you wish to speak to the Kindergym Coordinator, please ask to speak to Barb Vadovicova-Fong.
Recreational RECREATIONAL
Flicka Gymnastics offers a wide range of Recreational / Educational gymnastics programming for children, teens and adults of all ages and abilities. All programming is designed to provide each participant the chance to experience the exciting world of gymnastics in a positive, safe environment.
Fun, fitness and fundamentals is the base format of all Recreational / Educational classes offered at Flicka Gymnastics. The Recreational educational gymnastics program is a great way for everyone to discover fundamental and dominant movement patterns that can enhance each participants agility, coordination , balance, strength and speed. Our nationally certified coaches working within the parameters of a curriculum ensures that each participant has the opportunity to achieve a positive outcome.
If you're not sure where you should register your child, or if you have any questions regarding our programming please contact our Recreational Program director Geoff Patterson at flickarec_gmail.com.
Schedule and Registration
Registration is available either online or in our office. Unfortunately we do not take registrations via the phone.
Classes start the week of September 12th and run until the week of December 17th, 2011.
Fall Registration is closed.
Winter Registration opens November 15th Online and in our office!
Flicka Gymnastics Refund Policy
Pro-rated refunds (less GBC fees) will be given for cancellations provided in writing up to the end of the first class but before the second class. After the first class, refunds are only provided for medical reasons.
In order to qualify, a note from a qualified medical practitioner must be provided to the office no later than two weeks after the class has finished.
Session 2 Schedule.pdf
Recreation Staff
Drop-In
Birthday Parties
Camps
Drop-In Adult Drop In
Pre-Teen/Family Drop In
Drop In FAQ's
Adult Drop In Ages 16+
Mondays and Wednesday Nights
9:00pm-10:30pm
$11.00 per person/ per session
*$16.00 GBC insurance fee is payable on your first visit to Flicka Gymnastics Club. Insurance can be bought online by clicking on the register now button, or when you arrive at the gym.
Q: What should my child wear to gymnastics?
A: Female gymnasts are required to wear a body suit. They can also wear stretchy shorts if they like. Male gymnasts are required to wear close-fitting shorts and a t-shirt. Long hair must be tied back in a pony tail or braid. Athletes should not wear jewellery or watches and should be in bare feet.
Q: What are the rules for Drop-in?
A: -Children under the age of 8 must be accomanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
-Respect other participants, coaches and groups who are on the floor at the same time.
-Use proper language
-Carefully use equipment and return these where they were taken from
-Do not fold any mats
-No chalk on mats
-No food on mats
-No weapons on floor (i.e. sticks, numchucks, ...etc)
-No non paying, non insured bystanders on the floor
-No spotting by anyone who is not Level II NCCP certified
-Long hair must be tied back away from gymnasts face
-No valuables in the gym.
-Wear proper gymnastics attire
-Do not use equipment if marked "No jumping" or "Do not use"
-Flips (trampoline/floor/pit) are allowed only with permission from the Level II coach
-NO double flips
-Gainers - only after supervisors approval
Drop In times
Kindergym Drop In: Ages 2-6yrs
11:30-12:15pm
$6.00 per person/per session
Tuesdays and Thursdays *note new days*
Family Drop In : Ages 2-12 yrs
4:15-5:15pm
$7.00 per person/per session
Saturdays
Pre-Teen Drop-In : Ages 8-12 yrs
5:15-6:15pm
$7.00 per person/per session
Saturdays
*New* Teen Drop In : Ages 13-16 yrs
7:00pm-8:30pm
$11.00 per person/per session
Saturdays
*$16.00 GBC insurance fee is payable on your first visit to Flicka Gymnastics Club. Insurance can be bought online by clicking on the register now button.
Notice to all Drop In Participants:
A new pay policy has been put in place.
As of February 1st, 2012 Flicka Gymnastics will no longer be accepting any form of payment other than a pre-paid punch card and pre-paid insurance.
Please click on Register Now to be redirected to our registration site.
The Pre-paid cards can be found under Special Events.
Girls Competitive 
Girl's Competitive Team
Flicka has a long history of excellence in Women's Gymnastics. Past gymnasts include Olympians Karen Kelsall, Anita Botnen, Bonnie Wittmeier and Lise Leveille. as well as many Provincial and Canadian team members. Our mandate is to provide the facility, the equipment and the coaching necessary to achieve excellence at all competitive levels at a reasonable cost to the members. The Flicka Girls' Team includes athletes from the pre-competitive level all the way to the National High Performance level.
Competitive gymnastics is a wonderful but very demanding sport, requiring a high level of commitment from both gymnasts and parents. Placement on the competitive team is at the discretion of the Head Coach and is based on ability, desire, and the potential to pursue competitive gymnastics.
Competition News
Please click here for results from the 2011 Canadian National Championships, held in Prince Edward Island.
Contacts
For questions about our competitive program please e-mail
flickaclubmanager_gmail.com
To schedule a meeting with our Girls' Head Coach, please email
flickagirlsheadcoach_gmail.com
Competitive Staff
Newsletter
Handbook
Competitive FAQs
North Shore Invitational
NSI 2012 
North Shore Invitational 2012
Flicka Gymnastics would like to invite your club to participate in our Annual North Shore Invitational! This event will be held at BCIT (British Columbia Institue of Technology) in Burnaby, BC.
The NSI will be held from February 10th-12th, 2012, and will include the following categories:
WAG Pre-Novice, Aspire and Elite, National Novice and National Open WAG Provincial Levels P1-P5, P1 & P2 Pre-Argo KIP 1 & 2 The NSI is also the 1st trials to Nationals for WAG.
Cost: CPP and National: $90.00
KIP: $65.00
Intent to participate forms due Dec 19th, 2011, with registration due on the 9th of January, 2012.
North Shore Invitational 2012 Invite.pdf
2012 North Shore Invitational Schedule.pdf
Handbook FAQs and Newsletters Handbook
Flicka Handbook.pdf
Newsletters
September Newsletter 2011.pdf
2011 November Newsletter.pdf
FAQs
Q: In what level will my son or daughter compete?
A: You will generally find out during the fall. Sometimes a child will move to a different level later in the year, as they learn new skills. The coaches will place your child in the level that best suits his or her skill level. Coaches have final decisions on gymnast's placements.
Q: When are the competitions?
A: Competitions usually take place from January to June and are generally on the weekend. A tentative schedule will be posted to the website and in the gym by Christmas. The coaches will decide which athletes will be invited to each meet, based on the athletes' skills and the meet levels.
Q: If I need a new uniform, who do I contact?
A: Uniform ordering occurs in the late summer or early fall. If you need a new uniform outside of this time, you can send a email to flickaregistrar_gmail.com or phone the office at (604)-985-7918.
Q: What is expected from the parents of competitive athletes?
A: All parents of competitive athletes are expected to volunteer a certain number of hours to help the club. In addition, we expect help from parents to fundraise for different projects. For further information about the volunteer expectations, please refer to the Flicka Handbook.
Boys Competitive Competitive Staff
Newsletters
Boys Competitive Team
Gymnastics provides boys with a great base level of fitness, flexibility, strenth and agility. In recent years Flicka has a developed a successful Boys Competitive Program, with several members of the Boys team competing at the Western Canada Championships and also the Canadian Championships. In 2011, Kal Nemier and Scott Morgan both received National Team status and have competed for Canada in several international competitions.
Competitive gymnastics is a wonderful but very demanding sport, requiring a high level of commitment from both gymnasts and parents.
Placement on the competitive team is at the discretion of the Head Coach and is based on ability, desire, and the potential to pursue competitive gymnastics.
Boys Competitive News
Please click here for results from the 2011 Canadian National Championships, held in Prince Edward Island.
Contacts
For questions about our competitive program please e-mail
flickaclubmanager_gmail.com
To schedule a meeting with our Boys' Head Coach, please email
flickaboysheadcoach_gmail.com
Competitive FAQs
Handbook
Nationals 
Flicka at Nationals
Flicka gymnasts recently attended the Canadian National Championships in Charlottetown, PEI. We're really proud of how they all did! A huge thank you to the coaches who attended - Dorina, Vali and David! Results follow:
Jennifer Chew - 17th AA, 8th Beam
Clair Kaji - 8th AA, 6th Bars, 4th Beam
Tamara Kuno - 7th AA, 5th Vault, 8th Bars, 5th Beam
Kerensa Mitchell - 6th AA, 6th Bars, 3rd Beam
Taylor Ricci - 10th AA, 7th Vault, 7th Floor
Scott Morgan - 1st Rings, 2nd Floor, 3rd Vault (Also named to TEAM CANADA!!)
Kal Nemier - 3rd AA, 2nd High Bar, 2nd Parallel Bars, 3rd Vault, 4th Rings, 7th Floor, 9th Pommel Horse
Michael Sibley - 19th AA, 3rd Pommel Horse
Congratulations 
Congratulations Kal!
Kal Nemier recently represented Team Canada at the Youth Commonwealth Games held at the Isle of Man. This was Kal's first international competition.
Kal was part of the three man Canadian team that won Silver in the team competition. On the second day of competition Kal came in 5th AA and on the third day he placed 3rd on High Bar in the Event Finals.
A huge congratulations to Kal and his coach, Vali!
(Kal is on the left in this picture!)
Work for Flicka Job Opportunities
Flicka is seeking coaches that are committed, enthusiastic, and energetic to help us with our growing programs.
Below are postitions that are open:
Full-time and Part-time Pre-School and Recreational Coaches. Positions open will have employment hours on weekdays, evenings and weekends. Preferred candidates will possess a minimum of NCCP Level 1. If you are interested please fax or e-mail your resume to:
Flicka Gymnastics Club
123 East 23rd Street
North Vancouver, BC V7L 3E2
Tel: 604-985-7918
Fax: 604-985-7908
E-mail: flickaoffice_gmail.com
Spring Camp 
Click on Register Now to be directed to our registration site.
Registration for Spring Break Camp begins Tuesday, January 31st, 2012.
