Gymnastics Canada Announces Official Team Representing Canada at the Junior World Championships in Manila 

October 28, 2025 | Events

Ottawa, ON (October 28, 2025) – Gymnastics Canada is proud to announce the members of the men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics teams that will represent Canada at the Junior World Championships, taking place November 20–24, 2025, in Manila, Philippines. 

This event, organized by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), will bring together the best young athletes aged 14 to 18 from around the world. The competition aims to provide young gymnasts with valuable international experience, serving as an important milestone in their progression toward the senior ranks. 

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Athletes 

  • Thomas Tittley, QC 
  • Alec Ikeda, BC 
  • Aidan Gonzalez, AB 
  • Édouard Nadeau, QC (alternate athlete) 

Coaches 

  • Team Coach: Brice Bernard 
  • Personal Coach: Richard Ikeda 

Integrated Support Team (IST) 

  • Kris Krunick – Team Leader 
  • Chris Sheremeta – Judge 
  • Jean-François Mathieu – Physiotherapist 

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics 

Athletes 

  • Coralie Demers, QC 
  • Maryam Saber, QC 
  • Aila McKinley, AB
  • Stella Letendre*, QC 
  • Taya Macey, ON (alternate athlete)* 

*Note: Stella Letendre was originally selected to the Junior World Championship Team, with Taya Macey named as alternate. However, due to injuries, both athletes are unable to compete. As a result, Aila McKinley (AB), will join the team and fill the final spot.  

Coaches 

  • Julie Charron 
  • Quentin Midrouillet 
  • Berrie Onieshenko 

Integrated Support Team (IST) 

  • Tracey Anderson – Judge 
  • Alice Sobiesiak – Physiotherapist