OTTAWA, ON (November 15, 2024) – Gymnastics Canada is proud to celebrate three exceptional coaches recognized with the prestigious Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards.
Presented annually by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) in partnership with Petro-Canada, these awards honor outstanding coaches who have guided their athletes to medal-winning performances at World Championships, major international events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, or the Special Olympics World Games. This year, 67 coaches across 27 sports are being celebrated for their contributions to Canadian sport excellence.
Gymnastics Canada proudly congratulates the following recipients:
- Trish Quinney (Alberta) – Recognized for coaching Team Canada to a bronze medal in the Double-Mini Trampoline Team Finals at the 2023 Trampoline World Championships.
- Curt DeWolff (British Columbia) – Recognized for coaching Team Canada to a bronze medal in the Double-Mini Trampoline Team Finals at the 2023 Trampoline World Championships.
- Karina Kosko (Quebec) – Recognized for coaching Sophiane Méthot to a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The awards will be presented during a virtual gala streamed on the CAC’s YouTube Channel on November 15, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM MDT. Watch the celebration live here: CAC YouTube Channel.
Congratulations to Trish, Curt, and Karina on this remarkable achievement! Gymnastics Canada is honored to celebrate the dedication and the invaluable role these coaches play in empowering athletes to achieve their dreams.
For more information, contact:
Katia Perin
Manager, Communications & Marketing
Gymnastics Canada
comms@gymcan.org
For more information, contact:
Emma Stanley
Coordinator, Sport Development & Communications
Gymnastics Canada
estanley@gymcan.org