Our Recreation Program
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 this growth in the children whose lives we touch.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Our recreational gymnastics program is a developmental program. Through principles of fun fitness and fundamentals, with full use of gymnastic equipment, music, games etc. we develop gymnastics skills. The principles of movement and all sport: swing, spring, statics, landings, locomotion and rotations are all incorporated into the program.
FUN, FITNESS AND FUNDAMENTALS
GIRLS RECREATION PROGRAM
Kindergarten – Grade 6 1 HOUR/WEEK
Beginner gymnastics program, emphasis on fundamentals and physical awareness with awards for participation in the program.
Grade 7-9 – 1.5 HOURS/WEEK
Introduction into the Canadian Junior Olympic program. We believe that gymnasts must have a solid foundation of basics to advance safely. This program allows the gymnast to advance at her own pace while learning new skills and introduced to routines.
Advanced Recreation – 1.5 – 4 HOURS/WEEK
Entry through coach selection. More commitment to organized training, development in physical readiness and basic skills, development of attitude. As well as a focus on routine development.
PROGRAM CONTENT
- A warm-up followed by equipment rotations which vary from class to class ensures that all apparatus is covered. The class lesson plan may also include strength building activities and team building activities/games.
- We attempt to group gymnasts by skill level and age. All gymnasts are given the opportunity to develop at their own pace.
- Our coaches and supervisors are constantly assessing the gymnasts to insure appropriate progressions and stations.
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