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1975

QCK was founded by Brian Ward after coordinating gymnastics sessions at the first Western Canada Summer Games. A teacher, Brian coached and ran the club for 10 years. Sessions were held at Miller & O'Neill High Schools 3 times a week.

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1978

QCK hosted the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships.

1979

Karen Sills, coached by Klara Miller at QCK, became the first 'Elite Level 3' nationally recognized gymnast from Saskatchewan.

1980

QCK hosted the first ever Boys Age Group National Championships.

 

 

1981

QCK moved into its facility on 15th Avenue thanks to the work of OGAR.
QCK hosted the Boys Age Group National Championships for a 2nd time.

1982

QCK boys' team travelled to Germany for an exchange visit.

1985

Kerri Kanuka  of QCK is named 'Female Gymnast of the Year'.

 

 

1994

Lisa Simes, former QCK gymnast, wins 2 Bronze medals (V, FX) at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria. Lisa now is a performer at  Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2000

Gymnasts Meaghan Koshman (Nat'l Novice Women) and Gavin Lee (Under 13 Men) win their divisions at the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Winnipeg.

2001

QCK is the official host club of the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in April in conjunction with Gymnastics Saskatchewan.

 2002

Women's Head Coach, Marcel Dubroy, wins Gymnastics Saskatchewan's Coach of the Year. 

 

 

   
 2005

QCK 'HOPE TEAM' 2005-One athlete was selected in each discipline for showing determination, helpfulness and a love of the sport. They are:  Amanda Code (Women's Artistic)Tanner Samwald (Men's Artistic), Emma Johnson (Trampoline & Tumbling). QCK OUTSTANDING COACH AWARD 2005: Jenn D'Alton

 2006

The QCK Gymnastics Club has relocated during the summer to a new facility at the Airport near the Callie Curling Club. This move will allow QCK to expand programs while maintaining quality and high standards in both the the recreational and competitive programs.

2007

Coaches announce the 2007 'Hope Team' members at the annual QCK Night of Excellence.

This year's recipients are:  Women's Artistic Gymnastics:   Megan Halback.   Men's Artistic Gymnastics:  Trevor McArthur. Congratulations to them both.

   
2009 QCK gymnasts competed in Hamilton, Ontario at the National Canadian Championships!