NCE5: Downtown
Location
Bay & Wellington
Theme
"Love to Move. Love Gymnastics."
Times runners pass by and entertainment happens
9:30am to 2:00pm
On this page:
Neighbourhood Champions: TBA
Neighbourhood Charity & Sponsoring Group:
Gymnastics Canada — Adopt a Gymnast
Gymnastics has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee and Sport Canada as a Foundation Sport. Gymnastics participation is crucial to the development of fundamental movement patterns and fundamental sport skills that contribute to physical literacy. Through Gymnastics, children learn fundamental movement patterns such as balance, coordination, agility and flexibility. With its system of provincial federations and 700 clubs across Canada, Gymnastics Canada promotes and delivers fundamental physical movement and well-being through the sport of gymnastics.
Help us keep kids active!
NCE5 Sponsors 2009
2009 Entertainment features:
Gymnastics Canada will bring you a dazzling group of gymnasts from local Ontario gymnastics clubs. The theme of Gymnastics Canada's cheering section is "Love to Move. Love Gymnastics." You will revel in the majestic moves. Moves from various gymnastics disciplines will be performed to vibrant music. You will have a chance to view exciting gymnastics demonstrations and speak with gymnastics mentors.
Performers include:
- Karen Cockburn, Olympic Silver Medalist, Trampoline (2000, 2004, 2008) and her company Soaring Heights (see below) will be performing on trampoline with other medalists
- Elfi Schlegel, reputable former international gymnastics champion, also NBC Olympic broadcaster since 1992 and owner of Schlegels Gymnastics Club. Visit www.schlegelsgym.com.
- Emily Boycott, Gold Medalist, Special Olympics Worl Summer Games 2007, Rhythmic Gymnastics. Info here
- Emily's mom, Debbie Boycott, Head Coach, Oakville Butterflies Club
Soaring Heights Trampoline Show
Olympic athletes, World Champions, and world class performers perform their impressive skills and thrilling stunts up to 20 feet in the air. Watch them as they wow the crowds with their highflying skills and even incorporate snowboards/skis into the show.
Access/parking
From the West, take Spadina [only Downtown ramp open from the Gardiner] North, then Adelaide St. eastbound to around University, Bay, York, Yonge Sts., then you can park anywhere in downtown lots NORTH of Wellington Street. Many available, $5 all day Sundays. Free on some streets, where legal, to 1pm. From the East, go West on Richmond [exit from DVP] to same neighbourhood.
NCE5 is supported by Councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28)