06/29/2026
A night of celebrating the incredible team behind Langley Gymnastics Foundation! Join me in congratulating our first batch of winners: coach and staff awards🏆
We wrapped up our season at the year-end banquet, and we couldn’t be prouder of the coaches, staff, and volunteers who pour their hearts into our athletes every single day. Swipe through to meet this year’s well-deserved award winners, and a little bit about them! ➡️
👑 Coach of the Year: Ekaterina Lobaznyuk (Kat)
Kat is the heart and soul of LGF. From keeping our gym safe, clean, and functioning as Equipment Coordinator, to bringing Olympic-level wisdom to both our competitive athletes and adult classes, she lives and breathes gymnastics. If the gym lights are on at midnight, or if someone needs her on her day off, there is a 99% chance she is in the building. She is the first to step in and help set up a massive drill, share a brilliant coaching idea, or offer mentorship to anyone who asks. She has been known to be the go-to person for shadowing coaches, and has truly impacted the development of many young coaches. She brings the exact same passion to helping athletes in the adult class learn their very first handstand, as she does helping former competitive gymnasts find their love for the sport again at adult competitions, even if it means coming back to the gym to work a split shift just to make it happen. She has a rare gift for balancing groups with vastly different skill levels. Under her watch, no one ever feels left out, and she always makes it work. She’s been known to take young athletes who have the drive to compete and pushes them to their absolute highest potential. Kat’s dedication this year led her athletes to BC Winter Games and multiple All-Around Provincial Champion titles. Thank you for your 10+ years of endless heart!
🦸♀️ Unsung Hero: Haley Sugars
The ultimate definition of a team player! She is a fast learner who can handle absolutely anything you throw at her. Haley is the quiet force working tirelessly behind the scenes, whether she’s: tracking down last-minute subs at midnight, answering emails, mentoring new coaches, leading a field trip, or bringing joy to our tiniest