The Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association is a membership-led, professional association representing the nation’s intercollegiate women’s gymnastics coaches within Division I, II & III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Gymnastics provides the foundation for developing
daring, strong, and confident women.
This sport transforms young girls into exceptional leaders who shape industries, strengthen communities, and inspire generations. The impact extends far beyond the competition floor: families benefit from shared commitment and values,
businesses gain principled and driven leaders, and communities are enriched by women who lead with confidence and integrity.
OUR FOUNDATION
PURPOSE
To champion the growth and promotion of women’s collegiate gymnastics — elevating it to its rightful place as the premier women’s
collegiate sport through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration.To be the advocate for women’s collegiate gymnastics.
VISION
Women’s collegiate gymnastics recognized as the premier women’s collegiate sport. Filling arenas with passionate fans and creating transformative opportunities for student-athletes.
MISSION
To strengthen and expand the reach of women’s collegiate gymnastics, establishing it as the leading female collegiate sport through connection, empowerment, and education.
THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE US
WORLD-CLASS ATHLETICISM
To champion the growth and promotion of women’s collegiate gymnastics. Elevating it to its rightful place as the premier women’s collegiate sport through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration. To be the advocate for women’s collegiate gymnastics.
UNMATCHED FAN EXPERIENCE
To strengthen and expand the reach of women’s collegiate gymnastics, establishing it as the leading female collegiate sport through connection, empowerment, and education.
STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO DO IT ALL
Exceptional GPAs while training 20 hours per week. Leaders ready to make an immediate impact.
PROVEN GLOBAL APPEAL
Olympic women’s gymnastics is the #1 most-watched sport globally during the Games. The audience exists. The appetite is undeniable.
THE VALUES THAT DRIVE US
LEADERSHIP
We lead by example.
INNOVATION
We pioneer the future.
GRIT
We persevere through challenge.
CONNECTION
We strengthen through unity.
STEWARDSHIP
We protect what matters.
PASSION
We ignite enthusiasm.
The question isn't whether we can become the premier women's collegiate sport.
The question is: will we invest what it takes to claim that position?
CODE OF ETHICS
STATEMENT OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
It is the expectation of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association that all member coaches compose themselves in a manner that displays the highest level of sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism. A coach holds a position of trust. Recognize that your position requires exemplary conduct. Maintain a cooperative spirit and continually exhibit professional etiquette during all interactions with recruits, officials and media. Realize the reach (impact) your actions have on your fellow colleagues and the extended gymnastics community. Strive to achieve and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct with your student athletes and commit to actions that allow our sport to grow.
INTEGRITY
- Coaches must promote excellence while demonstrating a commitment to honesty and fair play
- Coaches shall establish programs that cultivate and promote a positive environment which encourages exemplary behavior
- Coaches play a pivotal role in leading and promoting a positive climate both in words and actions
- Coaches shall conduct all business in an honest, respectable and appropriate manner
- Coaches shall be accountable to follow the spirit and intent of the rules and acknowledge the responsibility to report misconduct
PROFESSIONALISM
- Coaches have a direct impact on the ethical culture of the WCGA organization as well as the growth and sustainability of our sport
- Coaches serve as role models and must take responsibility for one’s conduct by adhering to the highest standard of self regulation
- Coaches are responsible to instill a sense of shared responsibility and accountability among colleagues
- Coaches should convey through their actions that the teams reputation and long term success is more important than short term gains
EDUCATION
- Coaches make the student athlete experience the highest priority by understanding the opportunity we have to enrich the student athletes life
- Coaches must instill a strong ethical culture by setting clear boundaries which provide the framework to empower student athletes to make educated decisions
- Coaches should hold themselves to a higher standard and create an inclusive environment which shows respect for the world around us. Be champions of acceptance and education
- Coaches acknowledge the importance and value of both academic achievement and success in competition