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Apollo's Mandate

Apollo Gymnastics strives to provide excellent programs in gymnastics and related-activities to people of all ages throughout North Bay and the surrounding area. We aim to improve the fitness levels of our participants through fun-filled classes where basic movement patterns, gymnastics skills and basics like cartwheels and handstands are introduced and expanded on. We know that everyone who comes through our doors can benefit from our programs.

Apollo, as a not-for-profit organization works with community groups and partners to provide opportunities for everyone who is interested.

Apollo's Staff

Apollo is proud to have a dedicated team of professional and courteous staff who are continually updating their skills and knowledge. All of our coaches must carry mandatory certification through the NCCP (National Coaching Certificate Program) as well as adhere to the Gymnastics Ontario Guidelines for coaches. All staff is required to have an up-to-date Police check, which is kept on file at our facility. Senior staff must successfully complete First-Aid and CPR training through the St. John's Ambulance group.

All of our staff take part in the Gymnastics Ontario online "Risk-Management" program and all staff meet at least monthly to ensure the skills being taught are being done with the most up-to-date techniques.

A COACHING CREED
  • Be a resource person able to assist the athlete to develop his/her athletic potential and self-dependency.
  • Recognize individual differences in athletes and always think of the athlete's long-term best interest.Aim for excellence based upon realistic goals and the athlete's growth and development.
  • Lead by example. Teach and practise co-operation, self-discipline, respect for officials and opponents and proper attitudes in language, dress and deportment.
  • Make sport challenging and fun. Skills and techniques need not be learned painfully.
  • Be honest and consistent with athletes. They appreciate knowing where they stand.
  • Be prepared to interact with the media, league officials and parents. They too have important roles to play in sport.
  • Coaching involves training by responsible people who are flexible and willing to continually learn and develop.
  • Physical fitness should be a lifelong goal for all Canadians. Encourage athletes to be fit all year, every year and not just for the season


    • Employment Opportunities

    Are you a mature teen or adult? Are you fun and energetic, and enjoy working with kids? Coaching is the job for you! Apollo Gymnastics Club is continually seeking recreational and competitive coaches. Experience with children an asset; however no gymnastics experience required. Please e-mail resume to General Email or call 474-4486 for more information!
    Apollo will pay for the level 1 NCCP gymnastics course for successful applicants who have passed an interview and current police-check.

    Volunteering

    If you are looking to gain experience while giving back to the community, volunteering at Apollo is the place to be. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers that love to work with children and have an interest in gymnastics and general fitness.
    Volunteering at Apollo is also a fun and exciting way to obtain high school community credit hours, PLUS it looks great on any resume!

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    Jessica Irwin
    General Manager
  • 10 Years Managerial Experience
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  • Early Childhood Education
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  • Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Sociology
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  • Level 1 Theory
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  • Level 1 Trampoline
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  • Level 1 Artistic
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  • Risk Management
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    Contact Jessica at General Manager



    Jen Lavigne
    Head Coach and Team Leader
  • Coaching at Apollo Gymnastics since 1996
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  • Head Coach at Apollo Gymnastics since 2007
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  • Women's Head Coach since 2003
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  • Certified Level 3 Technical in Women's Artistic Gymnastics & Trampoline
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  • Level 2 Men's Artistic Technical
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  • Past Provincial Artistic Competitor and National Power Tumbler
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  • First Aid and CPR, Risk Management
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    Matt Miller
    Men's Head Coach
      10 years with Apollo as Senior Coach with extensive
      experience in Men's and Trampoline Programs
  • Level 2 Men's
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  • Level 2 Trampoline
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  • Provincial 4 Men's Artistic Judge
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  • First Aid and CPR, Risk Management
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    Nick Entwislte
  • 8 Years as a Competitive Athlete in Men's Artisitic
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  • Currently a National Level Power Tumbler
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  • 2 Years Coaching Experience
  • Currently Coaching in the Competitive Tumbling Program
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  • National Tumbling Champion 2009
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