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GAT is the corporation entitled the Gymnastics Association of Texas. This corporation is organized exclusively as a professional association. The corporation shall be operated exclusively for the purposes of promoting the organization and development of gymnastics in all aspects of the sport; developing enthusiastic public opinion in favor of the sport of gymnastics; encouraging participation in the sport of gymnastics; encouraging and implementing correct and safe methods of teaching gymnastics skills; promoting clinics and workshops in gymnastics throughout the state.

Our Mission


The Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) exists to serve the gymnastics club owners, coaches and judges by providing the most up-to-date training, teaching, business and early childhood development practices available. Though an annual convention, GAT serves not only the great State of Texas but the entire United States by being a go to source for everything gymnastics, both recreational and competitive.

How to Get Involved 


Wondering how you can get involved? Join the GAT Board. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Kiser - bryan@gatx.org. 

Gymnastic Association of Texas Officers

Meet our team

Dedicated professionals driving our success

Bryan Kiser 

President/Chairman

 

Evan McWhirter 

Treasurer 


Derrick  Atherton 

Trade Show Coordinator 

Trade Show Coordinator – Solicits businesses to attend our trade show where they can introduce goods and services that will benefit our members. Income from the trade show area enables GAT to keep member registration prices low.


Austin Jeffers


Cheryl Cupples

Education Director

 

Brandi Wren 

Awards Director 


Beth Gardner

Education -  ITP 



Bruce Koval

TITLE  


Jennifer Anderson  

  Parliamentarian, Xcel ITP Director


Lee Ho  

MAG Director   


Debbie Heusi  

 Registration Director


GAT Board Committee members  

  • Gregg Larimer - Life Members
  • Darlene Schmidt - Life Members
  • Naomi Cupples - Education/Convention
  • Randi Rosenbaum - Audio/Visual

Ellen May

Marketing & ITP Rec Director




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