All children are special. It is our goal to teach every child and provide them with the highest quality instruction regardless of their ability. We hope to help them gain confidence, self-esteem and gymnastics skills. The success of our program will be measured by the growth in the children whose lives we touch.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Our recreation gymnastics program is a developmental program based on the Gymnastics Canada Can Gym Program. Through the principles of fun, fitness and fundamentals, with full use of gymnastic equipment, music, games etc., we develop gymnastic skills. The principles of movement and all sport: swing, spring, statics, landings, locomotion and rotations are all incorporated into the program.
BRONZE LEVEL
RED/BRONZE/ PURPLE (Ages 6 & up)
This is a beginner level gymnastics program for children with no formal gymnastics training. Each class is divided into groups of 6-8 children. Emphasis is given to the basic fundamentals with awards for progress in the program. Gymnasts may progress to higher levels from this program.
SILVER LEVEL
BLUE/SILVER (Ages 6 & up)
Entry into these levels is through coach selection, or progression from the PURPLE level. There is more commitment to organized training, development in physical readiness and basic skills, and development of attitude.
GOLD LEVEL
YELLOW/GREY/GOLD (Ages 8 & up)
Entry into these levels is through coach selection OR completion of the SILVER level. Commitment to organized training is necessary with more emphasis on skill development, physical development and attitude. Routine development is introduced in these levels and gymnasts may take part in club displays and in Provincial and club competitions at the Provincial Intermediate level.
PROGRAM CONTENT
A 20 minute warm up is followed by equipment rotations which vary slightly from class to class depending on the length of the program and from week to week to insure that all apparatus is covered. The class lesson plan may also include warm-down activities or strength building activities.
In the Recreation program, tracking of the gymnasts progress is ongoing. There is a check-up day about mid- term to assess how gymnasts are doing.
Posters, in the front entrance, list the badge skills. We attempt to group the gymnast by skill level and age. Sometimes because of numbers, this is not possible, but all gymnasts are given the opportunity to develop at their own level.
Our Can Gym Program has a system of ribbons and badges that are given for progress in the program. These are meant to motivate and reward successful participation. The main focus of the program is FUN, FITNESS and FUNDAMENTALS.
