General Coaching Information

All coaches in Powell River Gymnastics are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program. They must complete the Level I technical course which is specific to each sport. In order to coach competitive gymnastics and to attend a competition, coaches must have a minimum of Level II technical certification. Each level carries a practical training of 50 hours for Level I and 100 hours for Level II.

Coaches-in-training will assist certified coaches with birthday parties, parent viewing nights and displays. The minimum age for certification is 15 years old. If you are interested in working with children and have basic knowledge about gymnastics which you would like to expand upon, please contact the Executive Director.

The gymnastics club is always looking to expand their coaching staff and eagerly encourages enquiries about the certification program and employment aspects. Always in a shortage are coaches to conduct our birthday parties and parent and tot classes. If you are interested in coaching, please contact the Executive Director. Related experience and/or education or certification will be considered.

In addition to gymnastics certification, at any time in the gym, at least one coach present must have first aide certification. We adhere to a very high safety standard for your children through certification, instruction, and coach to participant ratios.

Coaching Bio’s

The Head Coach at Powell River Gymnastics is Joyce Percey. Joyce founded the club as a private business in 1989 when she moved to Powell River from the lower mainland. Joyce grew up in gymnastics from a very young age. She went on to compete for the New Westminster Sun Beams until she retired from the sport.
Joyce is a Level III National Certified Coach for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. She is a Level II Women’s Provincial Judge and a Level II trampoline instructor. Joyce was recently accredited a Level I Course Conductor and brings many years experience in gymnastics and a lifelong passion for the sport to her coaching. Her mantra is “Gymnastics for the Masses!”

Alison Hickey is a new Powell Riverite who moved here following her job placement with BC Hydro. Alison competed with Richmond, Omega and Surrey Gymnastics until her early teens. Alison coached gymnastics for five years following her training as an athlete. After a long absence from gymnastics, Alison upgraded and is now a Level II Technical certified coach for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. She mainly coaches our recreational programs and preschool classes. Alison has a bundle of energy and enthusiasm that she brings to each class!

Deanna Parlsey has been involved in Powell River Gymnastics for many years. Deanna has certification and specializes in Preschool programs. Deanna coaches a preschool class, is our main relief person and one of our birthday party facilitators.

Lindsay Skorey began her gymnastics career in Powell River until age 13 when she moved to Delta to further her training. She spent one year in Delta, then moved to Twisters Gymnastics in Abbotsford. Lindsay graduated from high school in 2005 and has attended the Western Canadian Championship and Canadian National competition at the peak of her career. She moved back to Powell River and became certified as a Level II Technical coach in women’s gymnastics in the fall of 2005. Lindsay coaches the Provincial Beginner pre-competitive, recreational classes and the Super Stars display team.

Courtney Craigen is currently competing as a Level III/IV athlete in the province. Courtney is an honors student at Brooks Secondary and competes in the highest level of High School gymnastics as well! She certified as a Level I coach and is enjoying coaching recreational classes, Super Stars, and the Provincial Beginner pre-competitive team.