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Our Mission Statement
To provide each member the opportunity to reach their full potential by providing high quality athletic programs in an inclusive and positive environment.
Every athlete’s involvement in our programs is highly valued by the club. While only a small proportion will reach the higher competitive levels we feel that it is important to create programs that will inspire children to view sport and athletics as a lifelong habit. Thus we have created a wide variety of programs to cater to all skill and ability levels. We also strive to accomplish this in a positive encouraging environment incorporating important elements of sportsmanship, cooperation and team spirit.
Our Philosophy
“To provide each member the opportunity to reach their full potential by providing high quality athletic programs in an inclusive and positive environment”
Our Staff
- Club Head Coach – Susan Gallagher
- Recreational Program Director- Eleanor Melrose
- Club Administration – Leigh Merrill
- Trampoline Head Coach – Stewart Gunn
- Men’s Head Coach – Stephan Saulnier
Titans employs a large number of recreational part-time and full-time staff. Our coaches are trained using the NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) endorsed by Gymnastics Canada.
Our Facility
Titans Gymnastics and Trampoline Club is located at 40 Broom Rd in Dartmouth. In June 2010, we realized our dream of opening our own permanent facility. Our state-of-the-art club boasts 14,500 sq feet filled with all necessary equipment for Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, as well as Trampoline and Tumbling.
Notable Features:
- Only temperature controlled facility in Nova Scotia
- Two full 40×40 gymnastics floors
- 2 in-ground 7×14 competition size “hot-bed” trampolines
- In-ground foam pit
- Separate dance studio
- Huge parent viewing area
Titans Board of Directors
Titans Board of Directors
The Titans Board of Directors is a dedicated group of elected club members who meet once monthly to discuss club policies and issues. Board elections occur once annually (June AGM). All members are welcome and encouraged to attend board meetings and the AGM.
Titans Board Positions – Current Board
President (elected)
- Chair Board Meetings / Coordinate Board activities
- Convey board decisions and policy to Titans staff
- Liaise with outside agencies/clubs/media etc
- Sign documents as board authority
1st Vice President (elected)
- Manage Titans hiring and staffing
- Manage contracts for permanent staff and services
- Act as president in the absence of regular president
2nd Vice President (elected)
- Act as volunteer coordinator
- Maintain Pre-comp and Comp volunteer hours book
- Advertise volunteer opportunities
Secretary (elected)
- Take minutes of all meetings
- Keep records of club activities and documents
- Distribute information to board members
Treasurer (elected)
- Compile and report financial statements to board
- Audit club financial activities
- Prepare annual budget with club staff
Parent Liaison (elected)
- Investigate and mediate parent complaints with the club and staff
Infrastructure / Equipment Chair (elected)
- facility management
- equipment management
Member at Large (elected)
- Voting position from private or public sector
Community Adviser (elected)
- Voting position from community
Head Coach (permanent)
- Permanent Voting board position
Club Administrator (permanent)
- Staff position
Recreational Program Director (permanent)
- Staff position
Past President (non elected)
- Previous year only
Testimonials
“Fantastics facility, great coaches at a reasonable price. Love it! I wish there were facilities and training like this when I was a kid.”
“My granddaughters have gymnastics competitions, at this facility and also special training. They belong to another club, as they live in the valley, but this facility has newer equipment and also a visitor gallery so sponser many events. A number of our Canadian gymnasts have come out of this club. I would recommend it to anyone in the Dartmouth/Halifax area with children interested in gymnastics or if you need a place for them to burn excess energy, meet new friends and learn discipline.”
“Incredible, the coaches are amazing with the kids and they never stop moving. Can’t say enough great things about this club!”
Club History
Mr. Jim Hoyle started the Dartmouth Titans Gymnastics Club in 1968. Gymnasts trained 2 evenings a week in Prince Andrew High School. We have now grown to be one of the largest clubs in eastern Canada and are presently a fully incorporated non-profit society. In 2005 our name changed to Titans Gymnastics and Trampoline Club to better reflect our operations.
The club boasts a strong competitive Women’s Artistic program, a Men’s Artistic competitive program, a Trampoline and Tumbling competitive program, and a large and diverse recreational program. We also offer a number of other recreational activities including:
- Preschool
- Tumbling
- “Oldies” Adult drop-in
- Birthday Parties
- Special needs classes
- School and other group visits
We regularly produce national caliber athletes from our ranks and are a proud member of Gymnastics Nova Scotia.