RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICSSESSION SCHEDULE
ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Fundraising credit of $40 is required for all sessions except the summer session. The $40 can be paid at the start of the session or you can participate in the fundraising campaigns available.
- The $ 55* AGF Insurance- Alberta Gymnastics Federation Insurance fee is separate and paid annually starting in July (July 1-June 30).
Every $55 AGF insurance now comes with 3 Free Drop Ins
* AGF Insurance subject to change
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Our recreational programs focus on the FMP (Fundamental Movement Patters) developed by Gymnastics Canada! Gymnast train for 45min-2hours 1 day a week for 8 weeks as they move through progressively difficult skills and drills on vault, floor, bars, beam, tramp & conditioning.
Pre School ClassesSTARS PROGRAMS AGES 1-5
Fun parented and un-parented classes sure to help your child develop physical literacy skills at an early age. Gymnastics builds a strong foundation for an active life. Gymnastics is the ultimate way to develop a strong foundation. It builds strength, increases flexibility, improves balance, quickens motor skills and creates a sense of mind body awareness. Its benefits are simply unparalleled by anything else.
Baby Stars - 12-24 Months
Children aged 12-24 months refine motor skills in an atmosphere that fosters imagination and complex play, with a focus on fine and gross motor skill development and mind-body awareness.
Future Stars - 2-3 Years
Gymnasts learn to run, jump, climb, balance and swing in a structured setting that centers around play, with a continued focus on fine and gross motor skill development and mind-body awareness.
Twinkle Stars - 3 + Years
The first independent class. Gymnasts learn the Fundamental Movement Patterns (FMPs)- landings, locomotions, balances, springs, swings, rotations and object manipulation. Skills are incorporated into games and on the various apparatus. Skills include forward rolls, log rolls, donkey kicks and baby cartwheels.
Rising Stars - 4 + Years
Gymnasts continue working on the Fundamental Movement Patterns (FMPs) on all the apparatus (balance beams, bars, floor, vault and trampoline), with an emphasis on progressing through their skills. Gymnasts develop their balance and increase their strength. Backward rolls are introduced.
Super Stars- 4- and 5-years prerequisite Rising Stars Passed
Coach recommended. Gymnasts progress through more advanced skills on the various apparatus, with an emphasis on body position, strength and balance. Gymnasts continue to develop their cartwheels, handstands, forward and backward rolls, as well as balance beam, bar and trampoline skills.
Super Novas 6 & 7 years old
Coach recommended. Prerequisite Super Stars Passed. Gymnasts progress through more advanced skills, such as pullover and dismounts on uneven bars, kick up to handstand and roundoff. Gymnasts develop more flexibility through practicing splits and bridges.
School aged classesCAN GYM PROGRAM Ages 6+
We follow the CanGym program developed by Gymnastics Canada. Girls and boys learn the basics of skills & drills on vault, floor, bars, beam, tramp & conditioning. Children earn ribbons as they progress through levels. There are 12 levels & ribbons - red, tan, bronze, purple, blue, turquoise, silver, orange, yellow, green and gold. The gymnast has completed a ribbon when he/she has "mastered" each skill in that level. Some ribbons may take only one session to complete, while some may require multiple sessions. We offer co-ed classes, boys only classes as well.
Red - Must be 6 by start of class.
Introduction to our CanGym badge program. Gymnasts are introduced to basic gymnastics skills, including balances, forward and backward rolls, beginner cartwheels, beginner handstands, swings, hangs and basic trampoline skills.
Tan - prerequisite Red Passed
Gymnasts progress through the basic skills introduced in Red, with a focus on mastering basic body positions, as well as improving balance, coordination and spatial orientation.
Bronze - prerequisite Tan Passed
Gymnasts are introduced to intermediate gymnastics skills, including pullover, bridge and power hurdle. Conditioning activities are used to increase strength, endurance, power and flexibility.
Purple- Prerequisite Bronze Passed
Gymnasts continue through intermediate gymnastics skills with the objective of increasing strength and endurance through skill combinations. Round-offs are introduced.
Blue- Prerequisite Purple Passed
Gymnasts begin advanced gymnastics skills and refine intermediate skills, focusing on body positions, strength, flexibility and power. Inversions, or ‘flight skills’ are introduced in the form of handsprings. Twisting skills are introduced on trampoline.
Turquoise + Prerequisite Blue Passed
Gymnasts refine advanced gymnastics skills such as handsprings, round-offs and dismounts.
A little bit of something for everyone!SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Our specialty programs are specifically designed to introduce other gymnastic disciplines, focus the majority of attention on favourite activities around the gym and enhance other athletic passions and pursuits. We hope an option below is the perfect fit for you!
Beginner Tumbling 7 + and No skills required
Gymnasts are introduced to beginner tumbling skills, including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, forward and backward rolls, bridges, bridge kickovers, leaps, jumps and pivot turns. Floor, vault and trampoline are used; balance beams and bars are not included in the tumbling program.
Intermediate Tumbling
Gymnasts refine the skills taught in Beginner Tumbling and advance to front and back walkovers, handsprings and dive rolls. Front tucks are introduced. Athlete must be proficient at doing a round off, cartwheel, handstand and bridge kickover to join this class.
Advanced Tumbling
Gymnasts refine and learn aerials, front and back handsprings and front and back tucks. Skill connections (such as round-off back handspring) are introduced. Athlete must be proficient at doing a back handspring down a cheese mat, a front tuck into the foam pit and a front or back walkover to join this class.
Gymclusive - all ages - aid or parent required
A class designed specifically for those with physical or developmental needs. It focuses on teaching physical literacy skills in an inclusive environment, using locomotion, balance, coordination and strengthening activities. It aims to develop/improve fine and gross motor skills, agility, and spatial orientation. An adult aide is required.
Teens Class - 13-16 years
The Teens class is for all gymnasts ages 13-16 who would like to spend time in the gym and advance their skills, without the pressure of testing and passing levels. Gymnasts work on refining the skills they are interested in and learning new skills, while maintaining and increasing their strength and flexibility. Since there are no required skills, this class is open to all ability levels, from beginner to advanced!
Adult Class - 17+
For all gymnasts 17 years and older. Beginner to advanced skills are taught, dependant upon ability and in consultation with a coach. This class is intended to help individuals reach their gymnastics goals and get a great workout.
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday office is closed
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday office is closed
780-962-5350