Tryouts & Assessments

Ready to make the leap into competitive gymnastics? We are ready to put you to the test!

The Competitive Program is a structured, year round skill based program for the athletes who demonstrate an advanced aptitude for gymnastics. These girls/boys show exceptional skill in balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, independent work ethic and have the ability to accept corrections. In addition to physical aptitude coaches look at the child’s family as a whole package. A positive and respectful attitude is required from all family members as Aerials is a non-profit parent volunteer based club that is active in the community

Why join Gymnastics?

Improves strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, coordination, and focus.
Gymnasts learn to work as a team while striving for personal goals.
Emphasis on a healthy and active lifestyle.
Develops and enforces important life skills such as discipline, toughness, determination, consistency and respect.

MAG

WAG

Assessments

How to get an assessment

Throughout the year a coaches keep a look out for exceptional athletes and recommend them to get an assessment to be placed within the competitive program. A coach will contact you directly.
Contact a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and ask to be assessed for a possible placement within the program.
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If it's late into the competitive season, the Program Director may suggest your athlete wait and then attend tryouts instead.

competitive groupings

MAG Men's Artistic Gymnastics

Mini Boys 4 & 5 yrs

Competitive Mini Boys

Ages: 4 & 5 years old
Hours: 4 Hours per week
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

Pre-Comp Boys 6 & 7 yrs

Pre-Competitive MAG Program

Ages: 6 & 7 years
Hours: 6 Hours per week
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

MAG 8 yrs +

Competitive MAG Program

Ages: 8 years plus
Hours: 6+ Hours per week
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

WAG Women's Artistic Gymnastics

DEVELOPMENTAL

ADAPT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ages: 3-8 years
Hours: 4-20 hrs
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

COMPULSORY

JO 1 – 5

Ages: 4+ years
Hours: 16-25 hrs
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

OPTIONAL

JO 6-10

Ages: 8+ years
Hours: 16-25 hrs
Program Duration: 12 months (July - June)

INTERCLUB

The Interclub JO 4-7 program follows the same guidelines as described in Compulsory JO 1-5 and Optional JO 6-8 descriptions. It caters to athletes and families who cannot fully commit to our standard groups due to scheduling conflicts, financial reasons, or simply athletes that prefer a lighter load and performance expectations

These athletes may compete two times per year in invitational meets

8 - 17 Year Olds
8-12 Hours
12 months (July - June)

Excel Program

The Excel Program is a developmental style program for athletes aged 8-13 years old looking to develop their skills and experience a competitive gymnastics program while not committing to a large amount of hours or the intensities of a fully competitive program. This is a full year program under the competitive umbrella and has the goal of integrating new members into building their skills prior to entering the competitive program.

MASTERS

The Masters program is designed for retired or ex-athletes to continue training at their own pace with the option to compete. The minimum age is sixteen years of age to train in this group however you must be 18+ to compete at the optional travel meet. The Master’s competition guidelines are dependant on each PTO’s (Provincial & Territorial Organization) rules and regulations.

16-18 Year Olds
4-6 Hours
Sept - June

Performance Gymnastics

Junior Performance

Ages 6+
Hours: 5 Hours per week
Program Duration: year long program

Senior Performance

Ages 8+
Hours: 7 Hours per week
Program Duration: year long program

Tryouts

Parents, What to Expect

The Tryout fee is $10 per athlete and you can register online here!
Tryouts will be held:

WAG - May 25, 2019, 12:00–2:00 pm, ages 4+

MAG – June 8, 2019, 1:00–2:00 pm, ages 4+

Performance – Aug 21, 2019, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, ages 6+

All Parents must attend the information meeting on the first day of tryouts. Recommendation letters will be available for pickup the following day at the front desk. All athletes must pick up their envelope with either acceptance into the competitive program or information about our recreational programs. Please make sure your child: Brings a water bottle, ties long hair back, No Jewelry please, Please wear a bodysuit or shorts & T Shirt, Bring your smiles!

Competitive Programs