Richmond Gymnastics Association

What Richmond Gymnastics Association does

Richmond Gymnastics Association (RGA) is a registered not-for-profit society incorporated under the British Columbia Societies Act and based in Richmond, BC, Canada. Founded in 1969 by Shirley Bakaway and Judy Rithaler, the organization operates from a single dedicated gymnastics facility at #140-7400 River Road, where it has been located since 2016. RGA delivers the full lifecycle of gymnastics programming, from Active Start classes for children aged 15 months through Foundations recreational classes, Adult Conditioning for athletes 18+, and an inclusive Alternately Gifted Program for neurodiverse children aged 6-15. Programs follow National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) standards and align with Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada frameworks.

The competitive stream covers Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) via the Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) levels 1-10 and High Performance, the Xcel Program (Bronze through Diamond), High School Xcel, and Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). Athletes trained at RGA have produced regular Team BC selections and medal placements at BC Championships, Western Canadian Championships, and national events. RGA supplements training with Private Lessons, Summer Camps for ages 5-12, and tailor-made School/Groups sessions for preschools, daycares, and community organizations, plus an on-site RGA Market selling branded merchandise and mandatory team apparel.

RGA's revenue model is subscription-recurring, built on annual Gymnastics BC/RGA membership fees ($70/season), monthly team program fees ($250-$500/month depending on level), semester-based recreational class fees, weekly summer camp fees, and pay-as-you-go private lessons. Additional revenue comes from merchandise sales, seasonal fundraising (Purdys Chocolatier, Sun-Oka Fruit Farms), and financial assistance flows from KidSport Richmond, KidSport Vancouver, Canadian Tire Jumpstart, and Athletes for Kids. Customer acquisition is community-led through word-of-mouth, school partnerships, annual April-May tryouts, and event-based visibility from hosting the Richmond Dogwood Invitational at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Operations are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (six directors, staggered terms) with day-to-day execution led by an Executive Director and a 13-person paid staff supported by 20+ NCCP-certified coaches.

Name

Richmond Gymnastics Association

Legal name

Richmond Gymnastics Association

Website

https://richmondgymnastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richmond Gymnastics Association is a non-profit gymnastics society in Richmond, BC, serving 500+ athletes from age 15 months to adult through recreational, inclusive, and competitive (CCP, Xcel, MAG) programs at a single River Road facility.

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Product category

Gymnastics Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA), Sports Performance Personal Training (HSADAAAF)

Keywords

• Artistic gymnastics training
• Youth gymnastics programs
• Competitive gymnastics team
• Recreational gymnastics classes
• Gymnastics facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Recreational (Gymnastics for All) Program Fees: Semester-based class fees for recreational programs (Gymnastics for All). Fall session runs September-January, Spring session February-June. Fees are paid per class session with annual membership fee ($70) added at registration.
2. Team/Competitive Program Monthly Fees: Monthly fees for team/competitive programs including CCP, Xcel, High School Xcel, and MAG. Fees range from $250-$500 per month depending on program level. Fees are payable within the first 10 days of each month via bank direct debit. The season runs 10-12 months (July/August through June).
3. Summer Camps: Full-day summer camps for ages 5-12, running Monday-Friday (8:45am-3:30pm). Camps are registered by the week. Additional Pro-D Day camps are offered on professional development days.
4. Fundraising Initiatives: Community fundraising through seasonal initiatives including Purdys Chocolatier (Season Cheer 2025, Nov 4-26) and Sun-Oka Fruit Farms apple sales. Fundraising supports the Gym Enhancement Fund and Athlete Travel Fund. Team Program members also pay a mandatory fundraising fee.
5. RGA Market (Merchandise Sales): Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies, 1/4 zip tops, puffer vests, sweatpants, leotards, grip bags, grips, wrist bands, gym shorts, and mandatory team items (team jackets, training leotards, competitive leotards). Cash sales at the office.
6. Private Lessons: One-on-one coaching sessions with certified coaches for specialized training needs. Per-hour class fee plus annual GBC/RGA membership fee. First class includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and goals.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Richmond Gymnastics Association operates a single gymnastics facility in Richmond, British Columbia, delivering recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics programs. Offerings span Active Start (15 months) through Adult Conditioning (18+), including structured recreational classes, the Canadian Competitive Program (CCP), Xcel, Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), and inclusive programming. Services are delivered in-person by NCCP-certified coaches at the River Road facility, with online registration and branded merchandise sold on-site.

Product overview

Richmond Gymnastics Association (RGA) operates a comprehensive gymnastics facility offering a portfolio of programs structured as recreational (Gymnastics for All) and competitive streams. The recreational tier includes Active Start (ages 15 months-4 years), Foundations (ages 5-17 across Challenger levels), Superchievers (including Firecrackers and Advanced Challenger), Adult Conditioning, Alternately Gifted (inclusive program), and Private Lessons. The competitive stream encompasses Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) via the Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) with levels 1-10 and High Performance, the Xcel Program (Bronze through Diamond), and Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). Additional offerings include Summer Camps (ages 5-12), School/Groups sessions, and the RGA Market merchandise shop for branded apparel and team uniforms. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and regulated by Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada.

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Products and services

• Active Start Program Gymnastics program for children aged 15 months to 4 years focusing on gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination, and early physical literacy development.
• Foundations Program Age-differentiated recreational gymnastics classes (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Teen Challenger) teaching fundamental movement patterns and physical literacy using professional artistic gymnastics equipment.
• Superchievers Program Advanced recreational program for athletes committing more than one day per week, including Firecrackers (girls) and Advanced Challenger (co-ed) classes as stepping stones to competitive programs.
• Alternately Gifted Program Inclusive gymnastics program for alternately gifted children aged 6-15 years designed to build confidence, self-esteem, and physical fitness in a safe, fun, goal-oriented environment.
• Adult Conditioning Program Co-ed gymnastics and conditioning classes for adults 18 years and older, offering coach-led instruction or independent practice with certified coach supervision.
• Summer Camps Full-day seasonal camps for ages 5-12 combining gymnastics skill learning, games, crafts, and group activities during school breaks.
• School/Groups Program Structured, tailor-made gymnastics classes for preschools, daycares, schools, and community groups led by NCCP-certified coaches.
• Developmental Program Pre-competitive program beginning athletes' competitive journey (girls 4.5-7 years, boys 5-8 years) focusing on discipline, strength, flexibility, and technical skill precision.
• Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) - Women's Artistic Gymnastics Women's Artistic Gymnastics competitive program with levels 1-10 and High Performance pathway, training 6-25 hours per week for provincial, Western, and national championship competition.
• Xcel Program Flexible competitive program for gymnasts 6+ offering structured rules with less strict skill requirements than CCP, with Bronze through Diamond divisions.
• High School Xcel Program Competitive program for high school students (grade 7-18) training 8 hours per week, competing under Xcel code of points.
• Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Men's competitive gymnastics program covering 6 apparatus (Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar) with Provincial and Elite pathways.
• Private Lessons One-on-one gymnastics instruction with certified coaches for specialized training needs, including initial skill assessment and personalized training plans.
• RGA Market Online merchandise store offering RGA-branded apparel including hoodies, 1/4 zips, leotards, grip bags, grips, and competition uniforms for team program athletes.

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gymnastics BCcoreOthersRGA is a member club of Gymnastics BC (GBC), the provincial governing body for gymnastics in British Columbia. GBC sets the season (September-August), certification standards, competition rules, and insurance requirements. RGA follows GBC policies and code of conduct guidelines. Annual membership fee includes $45 GBC fee.
• Gymnastics CanadacoreOthersRGA is a member of Gymnastics Canada, the national governing body. Gymnastics Canada sets national competition standards, Code of Points, and provides insurance for competitive programs. Part of the mandatory team program membership fee.
• Purdys ChocolatierminorOthersRGA runs seasonal fundraising campaigns with Purdys Chocolatier. Fundraising Season Cheer 2025 (November 4-26, 2025) offered chocolate products to RGA families. Orders delivered to RGA office.
• Sun-Oka Fruit FarmsminorOthersRGA partners with Sun-Oka Fruit Farms for autumn apple sales fundraising. Apple Harvest Campaign 2025 (September 20 - October 6, 2025) sold Honeycrisp ($29.50/10lb) and Ambrosia ($23.95/10lb) apples. Pickup at RGA office.
• Richmond Sport CouncilminorOthersRGA is listed as a member organization of the Richmond Sport Council, a local sports advocacy and coordination body for Richmond, BC.
• Richmond Olympic OvalcoreOthersThe Richmond Olympic Oval (venue for 2010 Winter Olympics) hosts major gymnastics competitions including Canadian Championships 2022 and the Richmond Dogwood Invitational (January 28-31, 2027). RGA facilities are used by national-level athletes during these events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Capital City Gymnastics: Greater Victoria gymnastics club operating recreational and competitive programs. Comparable scope and structure to RGA but serves a different BC region with no direct overlap in Richmond.

Direct peers

• Omega Gymnastics: Lower Mainland gymnastics club offering competitive artistic gymnastics programs. Competes with RGA for athletes from Richmond and surrounding municipalities.
• Pacific Shore Gymnastics: Lower Mainland gymnastics club that competed alongside RGA at BC Championships; RGA's facilities were used by Pacific Shore athletes training for Canadian Championships 2022. Direct competitor for athlete recruitment in the same regional market.
• Vancouver Gymnastics Centre: Vancouver-based gymnastics club offering recreational through competitive streams. Adjacent geography to Richmond; competes for competitive-team athletes and coaching talent.
• Flicka Gymnastics: BC-based gymnastics club offering women's and men's artistic gymnastics, recreational and competitive streams. Directly comparable programming portfolio and member-club status under Gymnastics BC.
• Surrey Gymnastics Society: Gymnastics BC member club serving Surrey and surrounding communities. Offers recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics with comparable monthly-fee structure to RGA.
• Langley Gymnastics Foundation: Fraser Valley gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive artistic gymnastics. Comparable member-club model under Gymnastics BC with similar fee structure and competitive pathways.

Others

• Gymnastics BC: Provincial governing body that sets competition rules, certification standards, and insurance requirements under which RGA and all direct-peer clubs operate. Ecosystem/regulatory peer rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Larger community recreation organization offering gymnastics, fitness, and youth programming across the Lower Mainland. Wider portfolio than RGA but competes for the same family-decision recreation budget in adjacent geographies.
• Steveston Community Centre / City of Richmond Recreation: Municipal recreation provider in Richmond offering gymnastics and youth sport programming. Operates as a public-sector alternative to RGA's recreational streams within the same municipality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/richmondgymnasticscanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/rgacanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richmond-gymnastics-association

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Profiles13 records

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