Aaron Johnson - Vancouver Circus School

Aaron has been a driving force behind the development and promotion of Trampoline and Tumbling since 1970. He is the author of three internationally recognized trampoline manuals (National Coaching Certification Program) In addition, as coach; his gymnastic continue to obtain international status. Also, as a brevet judge, he was appointed to the F.I.T International trampoline Federation in 1991 – A first for Canada.

Aaron was mainly recognized for his impact on the sport, however Aaron was also responsible for the New Westminster’s Detached Youth Program, and New Westminster Youth Centre. Aaron worked for family services of greater Vancouver for over 20years.

Aaron trained with the Nissen Trampoline Company Team (inventor of the modern day trampoline) in Cedar Rapids performing acrobatic shows in the USA and traveling to Canada to compete whenever possible. He developed a reputation as the highest bouncer in the world and it followed him from Canadian Nationals in 1973 to World’s in ‘74. Aaron continued his competitive career with Canadian Senior Titles in ‘75 and ‘76. Aaron was the first Canadian to compete a twisting triple somersault; a Triffis. While preparing for his second World Championship in “76, Aaron injured himself seriously, forcing an early competitive retirement.

Aaron continued a role that started in 1974 as Canadian Trampoline Coaching Chairman and began to develop a safety manual for the country that would eventually be known worldwide. The NCCP Trampoline technical manual was born. Aaron worked with some of the finest trampoline experts in the world including Dr. Fred Yeadon, Dave Ross and Boris Verhkovsky as well as many other Canadian trampoline specialists to develop the safest, progressive system for teaching trampoline possible. Aaron still authors and loves to share his coaching knowledge with others by teaching certification courses.

At the beginning of 1977, Aaron shared his expertise in the coaching field with the senior athletes with the very competitive Shasta Trampoline Team from New Westminster BC. Through the years, highlights sparked medal results in all areas.

Aaron passed away Nov 2012. He will be missed

Competitive Experience

New Westminster Trampolinist 1976 – 2012


National Achievements
1973	National Championships	Trampoline	Bronze Medal
1974	National Championships	Trampoline	6th
1975	National Championships	Trampoline	Gold Medal
1976	National Championships	Synchro	Gold Medal
1976	National Championships	Trampoline	Gold Medal
1978	Gymnastics Canada	Coach of the Year
1987	National Championships	Head Judge – Tumbling
International Achievements
1974	World Championships	Trampoline	12th
1975	Pro / Am Championships	Synchro	Gold Medal
1976	World Championships	Injured	Canadian Team Member
1979 - 1999	National Trampoline / DMT Coach
1992	World Championships	Head Judge
1976 - 1999	International Judge
1996	World Championships	Competition Director
1990 - 1998	FIT Technical Committee Member
1974 - 1999	Canadian Gymnastics Technical Committee Member
1974 - 1977	National Committee Member

Post Trampoline Career Achievements
Professional Experience

2004 – 2012	Vancouver Circus School Co-Founder Head Coach Safety Director
2005 – 2012	Canadian Freestyle Association Trampoline Coach Western 2010 Development Team
1974 – 2012	Canadian Gymnastics Federation Responsible for the development, training and delivery of the National Trampoline Coaching Program (NCCP) Trainer for National Judges and Canadian FIT Judges Level 4 NCCP Trampoline Facilitator
1985– 2005	CirKids School of Circus Arts Founding Member – Head Coach
1999– 2001	Cirque du Soleil Artistic and Acrobatic Coach for “Mystere”
1990 – 1998	Technical Committee Member FIT (International Trampoline Federation) Clinician for coaches and judging courses in many countries of the World Technical Committee’s Member of the Medical Commission Organized and led Advanced Coaches Course for the FIT with participants from 6 different countries
1977- 1999	Shasta Trampoline Team Responsible for planning, development and training of National and International level trampolinists. Organized and led many Provincial and National clinics and courses Coaches athletes from beginners to World level competitors
1997– 1999	Family Services of Greater Vancouver Responsible for the development and delivery of a wide variety of services to “at risk” ad homeless youth Founder of the New Westminster Detached Youth Program Founder of the New Westminster Youth Centre

Publications

Canadian NCCP Trampoline Coaching Program

Principal author for Levels 1-3 NCCP coaching and Course Conductor Manuals and courses
Member of Level 4 Development Committee
Level 4 Trampoline NCCP Course Facilitator
Levels 1 & 2 manuals have been translated into Spanish and Portuguese
Conducted hundreds of coaching courses across Canada

Volunteer Experience

1976 – 1999	Canadian National Trampoline and DMT Coach
1990-1998	FIT Technical Committee Member
1974- 1999	Canadian Gymnastics Technical Committee Member Chair of the Technical Committee for 8 years, including CGF member Board of Directors for 2-years Coaching Chair for 9-years Member of the Trampoline NCCP Committee since 1974 FIT Representative for 8-years
1974 – 1977	National Committee Member Coaching Chair 1974 – 1977 / 1989 National Chairman 1978 – 1983 Technical Chair 1984 – Member at Large

Special Recognitions

Gymnastics BC – Life Member
Canadian Gymnastics Federation – Life Member
International Trampoline Federation –Honorary Life Member
Aaron Johnson Trampoline and Tumbling Program Award Gymnastics Canada
Aaron was the world’s Highest Bouncer
Canadian National Trampoline Coach 1976 – 1999
Canadian Member of International Trampoline Federation 1990 – 1998
Canadian Gymnastics Technical Committee Member 1974 – 1999
First Canadian to compete a twisting triple somersault

Competitive Experience

Post Trampoline Career Achievements Professional Experience

Publications

Volunteer Experience

Special Recognitions

Post Trampoline Career Achievements
Professional Experience