Exciting News: The Journey to Our New Gymnastics Home Begins!
 

Get ready to flip, twist, and soar to new heights as we announce the upcoming move of Polarettes Gymnastics Club to a dazzling new facility in the heart of the Whistlebend community in June 2025.
 

For the past nine years, Polarettes Gymnastics Club has been advocating for more space. We could see the demand from our community; with long waitlists and exponential growth, we were quickly outgrowing our current facility. 

 

We are extremely grateful to the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon for this support on this project, and that a Whitehorse Gymnastics and Climbing facility is being built in Whistlebend with estimated completion on March 31st, 2025. 
 

The countdown to our grand relocation has officially begun, and we can't wait to unveil the incredible features and opportunities awaiting you at our brand-new home!
 

Soaring to Greater Heights: A Sneak Peek Into Our New Facility
 

Expansive Space: Our new facility will triple the size of our current facility, offering more room for you to reach your full gymnastics potential and excel in your training.
 

Dance Studio & Community Area: Discover a cozy dance studio space and a vibrant community area where camaraderie and connection are at the forefront.
 

Arctic Entry: Step into our arctic entryway, a welcoming space that sets the stage for unforgettable gymnastics experiences and warm community gatherings.
 

State-of-the-Art Locker Room: Embrace comfort and convenience with our brand-new, spacious locker room facilities for your post-practice needs.
 

New Equipment Galore: Rejoice in over one million worth of top-of-the-line gymnastics equipment, elevating your training experience to unparalleled levels of excellence.
 

Parkour Paradise: Get ready to conquer our cutting-edge parkour training facility, spread across approximately 6000 square feet of adrenaline-pumping challenges and thrills.
 

Opening Year Spectacular: Hosting the Arctic Winter Games & Western Canadian Championships
 

Mark Your Calendars: Brace yourselves for a stellar year ahead as we proudly host the prestigious Arctic Winter Games and the esteemed Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships, attracting top talent to our new gymnastics haven.
 

Join Us in Making Magic Happen: Calling All Volunteers
 

Be a Part of Our Transformation: We invite you to be a driving force in our move and event planning by volunteering to help transition to our vibrant new facility.
 

Get Involved: Volunteer sign-up opportunities will open in April 2025, allowing you to play a pivotal role in shaping this monumental milestone for Polarettes.
 

Gratitude and Appreciation: A Special Thank You
 

Government Support: A heartfelt thank you to the Governments of Canada and Yukon for their unwavering support in building our state-of-the-art facility, which showcases their commitment to fostering sports and community development.

 

Member Appreciation: We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated members for their support and contributions in raising $400,000 of club funds to invest in top-notch gymnastics equipment, which will fill our new space with energy and excitement.

 

Let's Soar Together!
 

Join us on this incredible journey as we prepare to write the next chapter in the history of Polarettes. From the thrill of new challenges to the joy of shared triumphs, our new facility promises an unforgettable voyage filled with passion, growth, and boundless opportunities.

 

Get set, gear up, and let's soar to greatness at Polarettes as we move to our dazzling new home!

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Where is the project at right now? 
 

• Ground has been broken and steel framing is complete

• The contract has been awarded to Johnston Builders 

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Who is purchasing the equipment and designing the floor plan? 

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The club is responsible for purchasing all of the equipment for the new facility. An estimated bill of 1.3 million dollars. 
 

• With the help of our dedicated board, staff, and members we have fund raised just under $400,000 for the new facility 

• We are actively collaborating with local funding groups and are in a strong position to meet our contribution. 

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The club is responsible for designing the floor plan of the apparatus. We are actively working with Speith Canada, the largest equipment manufacture in the country, to establish the final floor plan. ​

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What is happening with the old equipment? 

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The club purchased and owns all of our current gymnastics equipment (mats, bars, etc...). Whatever is in great condition, will come with us to the new facility. Whatever is showing wear and tear but still has some life will be donated to local sport and recreation groups. 

 

We will be taking applications for mats closer to the move and will distribute to groups. 
 

Are you keeping the facility in Riverdale? 

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No - This is a move from Riverdale to Whistlebend for us. Polarettes will be exclusively be running the facility in Whistlebend. The new facility is nearly three times the size of our current space. All of the equipment will be removed from the Riverdale facility when we move out & it will be left empty and ready for it's new life and purpose. 

We've loved our current space, we've just outgrown it. It'll be weird to move out and turn off the lights one last time. It'll be left as a large, empty, concrete floored building. ​The Government will decide what the old facility will be used for. 
 

In the News

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News of the facility is public - Here's some past articles: 

Government of Canada Announcement (June 2023)
Yukon Government Announcement (June 2023)
Yahoo Finance (June 2023)

CBC Article (June 2023)
Yukon News Article (June 2023)
Whitehorse Star Article (April 2022)
Yukon News Article (April 2022)