Financial Recovery
Closure Impact - $60,000.00 lost revenues
Glacier has now returned to full operations since the roof related facility closure. (Fall 2025 is our 1st full season back in action). Recovery from the significant financial impacts is well underway! Preliminary year end (Aug 2025) indicate operational losses of about $20K. BUT - the 2025/26 budget looks strong and with full classes and an expanded schedule we continue to build on our recovery efforts.
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Support Glacier
Learn more about how you can get involved with Glacier Gymnastics
Volunteer -
Glacier's Volunteer Program is returning for the 2025/26 season. The Club is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who are building a number of different committees. Number one on the list is launching our volunteer program online using the SignUp Genius platform. Stay tuned to see all the ways you can contribute and get involved.
Sponsorship
Local businesses have contributed approx $10,000.00 to Glacier’s operating budget the last few years. We’re promoting this program and hope to increase the number of businesses purchasing sponsors this season.
Grocery Cards
Community Support !!
Thanks to the Kootenay Co-op, Save On Foods and Safeway - these organizations have strong community ties and years of history supporting Glacier. We earn up to 8% in on every $1.00 purchased in grocery gift cards. Participate one time, or on a monthly basis.
Tax Deductible Donation
Many individuals and businesses are interested in receiving tax write offs for their financial support. The direct donation program provides a receipt for funds donated that can be used with your tax return.
Bottle Recycling
Donate your refund to Glacier! At the Nelson Leaf’s Recycling Centre; simply let them know you’d like it donated to us! (account #157)
RAFFLE BOX 50-50 - spring 2026
An online 50-50 ticket sales initiative - usually timed with Glacier's Year End Show extravaganza - check back in the spring
Financial Support
Glacier Gymnastics is a not-for-profit Society providing gymnastics sports instruction to the community of Nelson, BC and surrounding area.
In addition to the user fees charged for class registration, Glacier Gymnastics also relies on income generated from Fundraising, Donations and Sponsorship to meet its operational budget needs.
Use the menu to view information on each of our fundraising programs.
Who we are
Glacier Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit Society, run by a volunteer board of directors and managed by paid staff. The Sponsorship Program is administered by the staff. The Board remains active in seeking sponsors and building relationships with our community's businesses.
The Gymnastics Club was incorporated in February of 1995. The club moved to many different locations within Nelson until settling into its current location at the Civic Centre gymnasium in 2001.
We offer a full range of recreational programs, from Parent and Tot to Adult programs, all of which promote fun, fitness and fundamentals. Our competitive programs focus on the training and development of athletes who aspire to compete at local and provincial levels.
Annually we have 1000 participants in our gymnastics classes, and we are proud that our numbers reflect a very high percentage of young girls. Our membership is approximately 600 families annually.
It Takes a Community!
Not for profits, like Glacier Gymnastics Club rely on much more than the dedication of the few staff and parent volunteers to remain successful and vibrant. Our goal of Building Healthy Humans extends out to our entire community; where we wish to see everyone living their Healthiest Life Possible.
We seek to positively impact the lives of the children who participate in our programs, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop life skills through sport. We hope to improve all aspects of the community we exist within.
Support us
Glacier Gymnastics Club relies on Volunteers, Fundraising, Corporate Sponsors, Municipal and Provincial Government. Learn more about the various ways you can support Glacier Gymnastics Club.
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