WORLD ACROBATICS SOCIETY

Advocated for the formal recognition of acrobatics as a discipline within national federations, contributing to its official recognition by Gymnastics Canada in 2010.

Advocated for the official recognition of acrobatics as a discipline within Gymnastics Canada Federation, achieved in 2010.

Advocated for the official recognition of acrobatics as a discipline within Gymnastics Canada Federation, achieving recognition in 2010.

Contributed to the official recognition of acrobatics as a discipline within the Gymnastics Canada Federation in 2010.

Established the International Acrobatics Network in 1996, obtained tax-free status, elected officers, and reorganized as the World Acrobatics Society with a constitution and first congress in 1997.

Established the International Acrobatics Network in 1996, drafted a constitution, elected officers, obtained tax-exempt status, and transitioned to the World Acrobatics Society with its first congress in 1997.

Co-authored a book titled "Trampoline Park Risk Management & Operations" to improve safety practices in the industry.

Co-authored the book "Trampoline Park Risk Management & Operations" to improve safety standards and operational practices in the trampoline park industry.

Co-authored the book "Trampoline Park Risk Management & Operations" to improve safety standards and operational practices in the trampoline park industry.

Co-authored the book "Trampoline Park Risk Management & Operations" to improve safety practices in the trampoline industry.

Helped promote modern trampoline through hundreds of global exhibitions and educational clinics, and founded the Nissen Trampoline Academy in 2014 to support recreational and competitive trampoline.

Helped promote the modern trampoline through hundreds of global exhibitions and educational clinics. Founded the Nissen Trampoline Academy in 2014 to support recreational and competitive trampoline.

Helped promote the modern trampoline through hundreds of global exhibitions and educational clinics, and founded the Nissen Trampoline Academy in 2014 to support recreational and competitive trampoline.

Provides a quarterly newsletter to members and published over 50 newsletters between 1996 and 2018 to support communication and engagement within the acrobatics community.

Produces a quarterly newsletter for members and published over 50 newsletters between 1996 and 2018 to support member engagement and information sharing.

Provides a quarterly newsletter to members and published over 50 newsletters between 1996 and 2018. Grants voting rights to members at the annual Membership Meeting.

Provides a quarterly newsletter to members, allows members to submit nominations to the Gallery of Legends - Hall of Fame/Awards, and grants voting rights to members at the annual Membership Meeting.

Hosts an annual event that includes the Hall of Fame Banquet, continuing a tradition established at the fourth annual reunion in 2000. The first congress was held in 1997 in Las Vegas with twenty-eight attendees.

Hosts an annual event that includes the Hall of Fame Banquet, continuing a tradition established with early reunions and congresses, such as the first congress in 1997 in Las Vegas.

Hosts an annual in-person event that includes the Hall of Fame Banquet and a Membership Meeting where members have voting rights. The first congress was held in 1997 in Las Vegas.

Inducts individuals who have contributed to the growth of acrobatics nationally and globally into the Hall of Fame; has inducted 328 individuals worldwide and announced inductees annually, such as the 2026 class. Members may submit nominations and vote at the annual meeting.

Inducts individuals who have contributed to the growth of acrobatics nationally and globally into the Hall of Fame; announced inductees for 2026 and has inducted 328 individuals worldwide. Members may submit nominations and vote at the annual meeting.

Inducts individuals who have contributed to the growth of acrobatics nationally and globally into the Hall of Fame, with an annual announcement of inductees and a tradition dating back to 2000. The program includes member nominations and recognition at a banquet.

Founded Ageless Fitness in 1994 to promote health and wellness, reflecting a broader commitment to fitness across the lifespan.

Founded Ageless Fitness in 1994 to promote health and wellness, and developed a diving program at the College of Idaho that coached two NAIA All-Americans in 1-meter springboard diving.

Inducts individuals into the Hall of Fame and Gallery of Legends, recognizing those who have significantly contributed to the growth of acrobatics nationally and globally. This includes hosting an annual Congress and Hall of Fame Banquet where inductees are announced and honored.