"Taiso" is the Japanese equivalent of our word "gymnastics". The Taiso Gymnastics Club was founded in 1979 when Keith Russell arrived at the University of Saskatchewan. A professor with the College of Kinesiology, Keith is still today an active coach with the club.
Dr. Keith Russell received a prestigious National Award for his lifetime contribution to coaching development in Canada.(more)
Taiso's Gymnasts
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Athletic Achievements
1984 - First Canadian gymnast Olympic finalist Warren Long
1985 - World Championships team member
1987 - World Championships team member
1988 - Olympic Team member James Rozon
1992 - Four coaches awarded highest certification level
1995 - Canadian University Team Champions
1996 - Canadian University Team Champions
1997 - Canadian University Games (FISU) Team member
1997 - Canadian University Team Champions
1997 - Canadian World Championships Team member
2002 - National Team Member: Rhett Stinson
2005 - Novice National Team Members: Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran
2006 - Novice National Team Members: Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran; Pan American Campionships Junior Team Member: Jayd Lukenchuk
2007 - Junior National Team Members: Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran
2007 - Jayd Lukenchuk named Athlete of the Year
2007 - Jayden Pantel named Provincal Athlete of the Year
2008 - National Junior Team members: Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran
2009 - National Senior Team member: Anderson Loran
2010
- National Senior Team members: Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran; Team Member for World Championships: Jayd Lukenchuk;Team Member for Commonwealth Games (Silver on High Bar): Anderson Loran; ; Provincial Athlete of the Year: Curtis GravesKeith Russell and Warren Long were inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
2011 - National Senior Team Members: Jayd Lukenchuk, Anderson Loran; National Junior Team Member: Curtis Graves; National Age Group Team Member: Teague King
2011 - Sask Sports Coach of the Year: Markos Baikas
