First established in 1969, Gymnastics Canada is the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in Canada. Gymnastics Canada works closely with the twelve Provincial Federations and the 700 local clubs to provide a broad range of programs and services to meet the needs of all participants. From athlete development to coaching and judging education, Gymnastics Canada sets the operating standards and practices for the sport in Canada. Our mandate is to promote and provide positive and diverse gymnastics experience through the delivery of quality and safe gymnastics programming.

MISSIONGCG, through its Provincial/Territorial members, is a federation of clubs which has as its mission to:Promote and provide positive and diverse gymnastics experiences through the delivery of comprehensive quality gymnastics programming by:

• Leading the Canadian gymnastics system
• Directing High Performance programs in the pursuit of international excellence
• Guiding the development of national programs at all levels

We envision a future where:

1. Gymnastics is a multi-discipline sport providing the opportunity of participation and promoting fitness, well-being and social values at all levels of interest and ability, regardless of age, from recreation to high performance
2. The full potential of its diverse disciplines is maximized
3. The integrity and specificity of its diverse disciplines is preserved
4. Other gymnastics related activities/disciplines with similar attributes are developed and promoted
5. Gymnastics is a major sport in Canada practiced in a safe and technically sound environment