History

In 2018, a group of passionate parents, volunteers, partners, and interested individuals met to discuss and determine need, interest, and capacity for a local gymnastics club in Fort Frances. This group formed a Board of Directors when the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy was incorporated in December 2018. Less than a year later, in October 2019, the RLGA launched a recreational gymnastics program for over 200 youth aged 2-18. This would not have been possible without the support of our founding sponsors & donors, Fort Frances GM, the Town of Fort Frances, KidSport and the Northwestern Health Unit, 93.1 The Border, the Fort Frances Times, dedicated volunteers, and the entire community.

Purpose & Goals:

• Operate a community-based gymnastics program in Fort Frances, with a range of recreational gymnastics programs for families, children, and youth ages 2-18, under the guidelines established by Gymnastics Ontario, Gymnastics Canada, and the Coaching Association of Ontario/Canada;

• Foster, promote, and develop skills in gymnastics for children and youth who reside in Fort Frances and the surrounding townships and First Nations communities;

• Provide a new organized recreation opportunity in the Rainy River District that promotes active, healthy living and the development of fundamental movement skills that are essential for healthy growth and development;

• Engage parents, children, businesses, and other members of the community in fundraising and awareness events;

• Foster among its members and supporters sportsmanship and a general community spirit.

Board of Directors:

Lisa Brockie, President

Christina Dowty, Secretary

Angela DeGagne, Treasurer

Stephanie Mann, Director of Coaching

Andrea Sweigard, Director

Kellianne Legg, Director

Founding Sponsors & Donors:

Fort Frances GM, the Fort Frances Visserettes, the Moffat Family Fund, The Window & Door Store, the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances, Ted & Ruth Brockie, New Gold, and Flint House.