GNL Staff

Lisa Fridgen 

Technical Director & Coach Development Specialist

(709) 576-0146

lfridgen@sportnl.ca

Cindy Heffernan 

Administrative Assistant

(709) 576-0146

cheffernan@sportnl.ca

Gymnastics Newfoundland and Labrador is the only organization recognized as the Sport Governing Body for registered members by the Provincial Government and Gymnastics Canada. In keeping with this recognition, it is the role of the Provincial Office, under the direction of the Board of Directors, to:

• implement policies, procedures and standards for gymnastics in Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure quality program delivery, to protect the name of Gymnastics Newfoundland and Labrador and to ensure financial integrity at all levels
• establish operational committees as required
• develop and maintain support programs that include financial and technical support subject
• approve and sanction the use of the GNL logo, name, and symbols of the organization
• liase with appropriate ministries of the provincial government, provincial agencies, and sport governing bodies
• responsible for communications with Gymnastics Canada and undertake to communicate the needs, interests, and concerns of gymnastics in Newfoundland and Labrador
• promote communications with athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff and sponsors of Gymnastics Newfoundland and Labrador and ongoing support with member clubs
• ensure continuing education programs for coaches, judges, and facilitators through NCCP and other professional development opportunties; and,
• other dutes as assigned by the Board.