Suspended Coaches List
Provisional Measures
| Last Name | First Name | Province | Role | Start Date (YYYY/MM/DD) | Status | Scope of Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenault | Michel | AB | Coach | 2017-12-07 | Suspended pending GymCan internal review | Suspended from all activities |
| Dubroy | Marcel | BC | Coach | 2019-05-21 | Suspended pending GymCan internal review | Suspended from all activities |
| Ellacott | Jamie | AB | Coach | 2022-07-13 | Suspended pending outcome of criminal investigation | Suspended from all activities |
| McFarlane | Scott | ON | Coach | 2018-01-29 | Suspended pending GO internal review | Suspended from all activities |
| Nicholson | Sarah | ON | Coach | 2022-10-14 | Suspended pending outcome of criminal investigation | Suspended from all activities |
Active Suspensions & Expulsions
| Last Name | First Name | Province | Role | Start Date (YYYY/MM/DD) | Status | Scope of Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abderrahim | Moussa | BC | Coach | 2025-03-31 | Suspended for 1-year. | Suspended from all activities. Prohibition against assuming any leadership, managerial, or coaching position within Gymnastics BC or at any Gymnastics BC-affiliated events for a period of six (6) months following the suspension [until September 30, 2026]. Any reinstatement to leadership or coaching roles is subject to the approval of Gymnastics BC’s Board of Directors and is contingent on full compliance with all disciplinary measures. |
| Andrews | Wayne | BC | Coach | 1996-11-13 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Atkin | Jamie | AB | Coach/LF | 2024-10-19 | Suspended | Indefinite suspension from coaching athletes under the age of 18 or defined as vulnerable. Supervised coaching of athletes 18+ until completion of imposed conditions. |
| Aubertin | Claude | QC | Admin | 2016-06-02 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Bica | Mirel | SK | Coach | 2011-02-07 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Brubaker | Dave | ON | Coach | 2017-12-18 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Brubaker | Elizabeth | ON | Coach | 2019-01-18 | Suspension period completed 1/18/2024. Suspension still in effect pending member’s completion of imposed reinstatement conditions | Suspended from all activities |
| Cooper | Benjamin | ON | Coach | 2022-04-11 | Expelled – Criminal Conviction | Expelled |
| Despotas | Angelo | BC | Coach | 2017-08-29 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Dickie | Carson | ON | Coach | 2015-09-04 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Harris | David | ON | Coach | 2021-07-01 | Suspension period completed 7/1/2023. Suspension still in effect pending member’s completion of imposed reinstatement conditions | Suspended from all activities |
| Henry | John William | BC | Coach | 2015-04-16 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Howard Holmes | Judy | AB | Coach/Judge | 2024-12-19 | Suspended for 1-year | Suspended from all activities; if reinstated probation for 1-year |
| Macaig | Hailey | AB | Coach | 2024-10-19 | Suspended until 2025-04-30 | Suspended from coaching athletes under the age of 18 or those defined as vulnerable. Reinstatement following completing of imposed conditions. |
| Mathey | Don | BC | Coach | 1996-11-13 | Expelled | Expelled |
| McDowell | Chad Andrew | BC | Coach | 2017-07-07 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Meikle | Chad | ON | Coach | 2006-07-13 | Expelled – Criminal Conviction | Expelled |
| Nikishin | Rima | AB | Coach | 2019-05-16 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Oakes | Elisha | ON | Coach | 2018-03-22 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Oudin | Valerie | AB | Coach | 2019-01-28 | Suspension period completed 6/30/2021. Suspension still in effect pending member’s completion of imposed reinstatement conditions | Suspended from all activities |
| Pellerin | Thierry | QC | Athlete | 2020-07-03 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Perkins | Gavin | BC | Coach | 2022-08-30 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Rene | Marcel | ON | Coach | 2022-01-01 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Robb | Ken | SK | Coach | 2010-10-11 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Roberge | Denis | QC | Coach | 2000 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Saadi | Elvira | ON | Coach | 2020-10-27 | Suspended until 2030-10-27 | Suspended from coaching athletes for life. Suspended from all activities |
| Shore | Rick | MB | Coach | 1996-11-13 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Smyth | John | ON | Coach | 2024-02-27 | Expelled | Expelled |
| Stafford | Sara | AB | Coach | 2019-01-28 | Suspension period completed 1/31/2021. Suspension still in effect pending member’s completion of imposed reinstatement conditions | Suspended from all activities |
| Sutherland | Ricky | NWT | Coach | 2017-02-21 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| Tomas | David | ON | Learning Facilitator | 2013-12-19 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
| VanderDonck | Robert | BC | Coach | 2000-03-28 | Indefinite Suspension | Suspended from all activities |
Active Probations
| Last Name | First Name | Province | Role | Start Date (YYYY/MM/DD) | Status | Scope of Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorodetski | Andrei | ON | Coach | 2024-10-10 | Suspension Lifted: Oct 25, 2024 | Under Probation for 1-year from Oct. 10, 2024 |
| Kashkevich | Valentina | ON | Coach | 2024-10-10 | Suspension Lifted: Oct 25, 2024 | Under Probation for 1-year from Oct. 10, 2024 |
Completed/Lifted Suspensions
| Last Name | First Name | Province | Role | Start Date (YYYY/MM/DD) | Status | Scope of Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | Toni | ON | Coach | 2022-11-14 | Proceedings stayed and suspension lifted | Suspension lifted |
Updated May 1, 2025