About Milton Springers Gymnastics Club
Why Gymnastics?
Gymnastics is an excellent sport for enhancing your child’s physical and mental development, which can contribute to greater success in other sports activities and future endeavors. Gymnastics teaches the ABC’s of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Co-ordination, & Speed, and brightens healthy minds and bodies for an active lifestyle at any age!
Executive Team Members
Cheryl Keegan
Club Managing Director
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Cheryl has been involved with Milton Springers since 2007 as a parent of a provincial level gymnast, working with fundraising and event coordination. She began working as an employee in November 2010 and has loved every minute of it! Her educational background in social service and work experience with Community Living as well as in retail environments has helped her to develop a true appreciation for great customer service.
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Gymnastics Foundations Coaching Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Risk Management Certified
JHSC Management Representative
Jen Adamo
Administrative Coordinator
Participation Points Coordinator
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Jen joined the Springers staff in fall 2013, at the coaching level and in office. She is no stranger to Springers though, with parent involvement since 2008 as a parent of a recreational participant who is now a retired provincial gymnast. Jen understands the commitment required for competitive gymnastics, having been a competitive figure skater herself. She has acted as co-director of the club’s invitational competition Springer Challenge and now assists with registration coordination in the office as well in gym coaching and plain keeping everything organized! While she loves her job, her true passion is her family and being a mom to two beautiful amazing girls!
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NCCP Gymnastics Coaching Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Communications, Website and Registration Administrator
Competitive Participation Points Coordinator
Risk Management Certified
Felicia Ford
Club Operations Manager
Fundamental Program Director
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Felicia has been coaching at Milton Springers since 2009 and is now our Club Operations Manager, as well as our Fundamental Program Director. Felicia was a recreational gymnast for many years, and has held many roles at Springers throughout the years in the recreational and competitive program as well as in the office. Felicia has been a key player in the success of our Fundamental Program, coaching within it since 2013, and directing it since 2021. Felicia’s goal as a coach is to be a positive role model and ensure every athlete continues to love the sport. In the gym, Felicia spends her time supporting and building the recreational program, mentoring recreational coaches, as well as directing and coaching in our Fundamental program.
Outside of the gym, Felicia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management and her hobbies include going to the cottage, spending time with her family, as well as reading, going to the gym and spending time outdoors.
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Level 2 Women's Artistic Coaching Certification
Level 1 Trampoline Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Risk Management Certified
JHSC Member
BBA - Marketing Management
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Ontario Trillium Building Fund Grant
Support from Community Building Fund Keeps Milton Springers Moving
Milton, ON – COVID-19 restrictions have affected Ontario’s youth sport organizations since the first shutdown in March 2020. Disrupted training due to closures and lowered capacity limits have reduced numbers in programs and negatively impacted participants and coaching staff. To help in the recovery, Milton Springers Gymnastics Club received a $99,600 grant from the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Operating stream in 2021. This grant, delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, supports staffing and operating costs and equipment upgrades for the club.
“I am proud our government is providing almost $100,000 to support the Milton Springers Gymnastics Club through the Community Building Fund Grant,” said Parm Gill, Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton. “This funding will help them to retain staff and upgrade systems so they can continue to provide our community with positive and important sport experiences.”
Through this grant, the club has purchased equipment such as disinfecting foggers for enhanced sanitizing of the gym, as well as technical upgrades in tablets and computers that are being used for registration and program administration. The grant is providing essential assistance in facility and administrative operations as the club returns to more normal program participation after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We feel extremely grateful to get funding from the Community Building Fund,” says Linda Massel, General Manager of Milton Springers. “This grant is helping us come back from two very challenging years of COVID-19 restrictions.”
As many of the restrictions ease and capacity requirements are lifted, the club looks forward to rebuilding their program to pre-Covid levels. “We are feeling much more optimistic as we look down the road to the upcoming seasons,” adds Massel. “Our team just had its first competition experience after two years on the sidelines and we are looking forward to having more kids participate in our upcoming spring session starting in April, as well as Summer Break Camps. The energy is back in the gym and it feels great!”
Milton Springers Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit organization proudly serving the Halton region since 1974. Their mission is to be the leader in teaching gymnastics excellence to children and youth using a progressive and encouraging manner that recognizes both effort and achievement. Through gymnastics they build a foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle. Learn more at miltonspringers.ca.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. Last year, nearly $112M was invested into 1,384 community projects and partnerships to build healthy and vibrant communities and strengthen the impact of Ontario’s non‐profit sector. In 2020/21, OTF supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non‐profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID‐19. Visit otf.ca to learn more.