Gymnastics Classes
Beginner Gymnastics
Welcome to the CanGym Beginners program - the first step in developing skills not only for gymnastics but all sports! Your child will be introduced to key gymnastics equipment including bars, beams, vault, and floor while having fun learning the fundamental movement patterns of gymnastics. Balance, coordination, skills development along with making new friends - a great time for all!
Class length – 1 hour | Badge Level – Burgundy and Red
Classes
Beginner 4’s
Beginner Gymnastics (ages 5’s and 6’s)
Beginner Gymnastics (ages 7+)
Beginner Boys (ages 7+)
Intermediate Gymnastics Level 1 (Age 7+)
This exciting class is for athletes who have successfully completed Beginners Red Badge. Coaches continue to work with your child, building on the fundamental movements of gymnastics learned at the Beginners' level and introducing more complex skills on the gym equipment. Your child's confidence and self-esteem will increase as they master skills that once were a challenge!
The session will begin with a review of basic landings, positions and movements. Coaches will begin to incorporate some strength and flexibility training, preparing your child to safely learn more advanced skills.
Class length – 1 hour | Badge Level – Tan and Bronze
Classes
Intermediate Gymnastics Level 1
Boys Intermediate Gymnastics
Intermediate Gymnastics Level 2 (Age 7+)
This exciting class is for athletes who have successfully completed Intermediate Bronze Badge. Coaches continue to work with your child, building on the fundamental movements of gymnastics learned at the Intermediate level 1 and introducing more complex skills on the gym equipment. Your child's confidence and self-esteem will increase as they master skills that once were a challenge!
The session will begin with a review of complex skills learned in Level 1. Coaches will continue to incorporate strength and flexibility training, preparing your child to safely learn more advanced skills.
Class length – 1.5 hours | Badge Level – Purple and Blue
Classes
Intermediate Gymnastics Level 2
Advanced Gymnastics (Age 7+)
Your child is now entering the final levels of CanGym, with a focus on combining the fundamental movement patterns to learn gymnastic skills on specific pieces of gym equipment. At this level, time in the gym increases as your athlete progresses and gains the strength needed to master their skills. Difficulty is increased, repetition is necessary. It is common to take more than one session to complete each level.
Your child will begin building routines and working on advanced skill such as walkovers, handsprings and saltos. There will be an emphasis on conditioning and flexibility, as advanced skills need these as a base.
Class length – varies on class | Badge level – Turquoise, Silver and Orange
Classes
Boys Advanced Gymnastics
Pre-teen (Ages 9-12) and Teen Gymnastics (Ages 13+)
This program is for pre-teens/teens who want to continue working on their skills at their own pace in a class with their peers. Gymnasts of all levels are encouraged to join!
Class length – Pre-teen 1 hour, Teen 1.5 hours
Beginner Acro/Dance (6 - 12 yrs)
This an exciting class is for those who are looking to explore the foundations of Acro, Ballet, Jazz, and Lyrical. It will cover: dance combos focusing on the genres of Jazz, Lyrical, and Acro, across the floor exercises for jumps and turns, barre work, and the acrobatics basics.
