Recreational

Gymnastics

 

for all ages from 18-month olds to to Adult

FCGC Program Flow chart

Our Programs

Parent & Tot – Boys & Girls
– Ages 18 months – 3 years (1 hour)

Parent & Tot Program

These classes are for ages 18 months up to 3 years old. Gymnastics is an ideal activity for preschoolers as it helps develop gross motor skills, spatial and body awareness, coordination, strength, power, flexibility, and creativity. The Parent & Tot classes are filled with fun activities through which we hope each child will develop cooperation skills, listening skills, and increase their self-confidence as they acquire new skill sets over time. These activities utilize various apparatuses such as balance beams, bars, rings, trampolines and more! Parent and Tot classes are organized and led by a certified coach but rely on participation of caregivers to achieve the maximum outcome. During classes we allow only 1 Adult (Age 16+) per child on the floor at any given time. We do allow parents to “tag-off” with each other during the class to allow both parents the opportunity to share in the experience with their young one if you wish to.

Kindergym – Boys & Girls
– Ages 3 – 4 years (1 hour)

Gym Programs

This class is for ages 3-4 year olds and is done independently, with no parent assistance.  The children get to use multiple apparatuses such as bars, beams and rings, as well as circuit work on the floor and trampoline. These classes help your child develop gross motor skills, spatial and body awareness, coordination, strength, power, flexibility and creativity. Foundational movement patterns (such as jumping, climbing, running, hanging, etc) are developed in this class using tools like blocks, mats, springboards and various other fun training tools.

Advanced Kindergym – Boys & Girls
– Age 4 years (1.5 hours)

Kindergym
This program is for boys and girls who have participated in at least one FCGC kindergym classes and are ready for more of a challenge. This class focuses on the fundamentals of gymnastics and will utilize all of the equipment and apparatuses such as beam, bars, trampolines, and more. These classes require athletes to be strong listeners, be kind to their friends, and be willing to try new things. These classes are coached by a certified competitive coach and is a great way to see if perhaps competitive gymnastics may be a good fit in the future.

Beginner Girls Levels 1 & 2

– Ages 5-7 years (1 hour) 
– Ages 8+ years (1 hour)

Novice Girls

These classes are for girls who are newer to gymnastics. Classes are available for ages 5-7 years old, as well as 8+. These classes work through the first two levels of our FCGC program as they build the experience and foundations required for more advanced skills and progressions. The FCGC level system uses a progressive system of skill development and these classes are the first step in mastering the fundamentals. Participants will get to work on all apparatuses; including Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor. We also have other accessory apparatuses such as our Tumble Trak and Trampolines that they may use also. These classes are geared towards introducing the basic fundamentals of gymnastics, including strength and mobility, in a fun, low pressure way. 

Intermediate Girls Levels 3 & 4

– Ages 5-7 years (1 hour) 
– Ages 8+ years (1 hour)
– Ages 8+ years (2 hours)

Novice Girls

These classes are geared towards girls who have already demonstrated a mastery of the skills required in the beginner Level 1 & 2 of our FCGC program. Classes are available for ages 5-7 years old, as well as ages 8+. Athletes in these classes will be focusing on developing a larger array of  gymnastics skills as well as building on their existing fundamentals. They will use all apparatuses such as vault, bars, beam and floor, as well as trampolines and other accessory training tools. These levels will also start to focus more on specific techniques, as well as more dynamic movements and combinations. 

Advanced Girls Levels 5 & 6

– Ages 9+ years (2 hours) 

ADVANCED GIRLS (Levels 5 & 6)

These classes are for athletes ages 9+ who have taken gymnastics classes before, and have shown mastery of levels 1-4 of our FCGC program. In these classes athletes will be introduced to more challenging skills such as tumbling / flipping elements and more advanced movements on other apparatuses such as bars and beam. These advanced levels will often take multiple sessions to work through, as the skill level becomes more complex. Conditioning and flexibility work will become more important in these classes to ensure athletes are capable of safely performing the required skills. These classes will also get to spend more time on the trampoline and using other accessory tools such as the foam pits to advance their skill levels safely. 

Girls Intensive Rec (by invite)

3 hours

Intensive Rec.

​​Intensive Rec is our most advanced recreational program and is by invite/assessment or coach recommendation only. This class is 3 hours long and is coached in a similar style to a competitive practice, but with no competitive commitment!  If your child is enjoying the challenge of our Advanced classes and would love a bit more time in the gym, speak to your coach or contact the office to see if this class would be a good fit!

Beginner Boys Levels 1 & 2
– Ages 5-6 years (1 hour)

Novice Boys

These classes are for boys ages 5-6 years who are newer to gymnastics. These classes work through the first two levels of our FCGC program as they build the experience and foundations required for more advanced skills and progressions. Participants will get to work on all apparatuses; including Vault, High Bar, Rings, Pommel, and Floor. We also have other accessory apparatuses such as our Tumble Trak and Trampolines that they may get to use also. These classes are geared towards introducing the basic fundamentals of gymnastics, including strength and mobility, in a fun, low pressure way. 

Intermediate Boys Levels 3 & 4
– Ages 7+ years (1 hour)
– Ages 7+ years (2 hours)

Novice Boys

These classes are geared towards boys ages 6+ who already have some experience in gymnastics classes and can demonstrate a mastery of levels 1 and 2 in our FCGC program. Athletes in these classes will be focusing on developing a larger array of  gymnastics skills, as well as building on their existing fundamentals. Theses classes will use all apparatuses such as Vault, High Bar, Rings, Pommel, and Floor, as well as trampoline and other accessory training tools. These levels will also start to focus more on specific techniques, as well as overall more dynamic movements and combinations. 

Trampoline & Tumbling
– Ages 8+ years (1.5 hours)

Trampoline & Tumbling

This program is for tweens and teens who want to learn the fundamentals of tumbling and trampoline skills. T&T classes are instructed by fully certified competitive level coaches and always include thorough warm-ups, as well as conditioning time, to ensure their bodies are as prepared as possible for their skill development. Various drills and stations are utilized including an air-floor, tumble track, foam landing pits and more!

Adult Gymnastics
– Ages 16+ (1 hour)
– Ages 16+ (1.5 hours)

Adult Gymnastics

This program is for adults  who are interested in trying gymnastics for the first time, or who have done gymnastics in the past and want to start taking classes again! All experience levels are welcome, and both male and females can participate. Classes will get to use all gymnastics apparatuses such as Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, Rings, Trampoline, foam pits and more! Classes are instructed by certified competitive level coaches and all stations and drills can be modified to adapt to the level of the participant. 

Competitive Programs

Men’s/Boys Artistic Gymnastics

Men's & Boys Artistic Gymnastics
Men's & Boys Artistic Gymnastics

Developmental:
This is our program for advanced 4, 5, and 6 year olds who show an early love of gymnastics, above average physical potential, lots of energy and an eagerness to learn. At this level, we introduce proper body alignment, flexibility, conditioning and coordination. This will help facilitate learning the fundamentals of the sport. Athletes typically train 4-6 hours per week through the school year and 6-9 hours a week in July and August. Athletes can move from this program into the recreational program, or be invited to join the pre- competitive program.

Pre-competitive:
This is our program for the most advanced athletes under 9 years of age who have the potential to compete at the provincial or national level. Basic skills and connections are introduced, and flexibility and conditioning become more challenging. Athletes typically train 9 hours per week through the school year and 12 hours a week in July and August. When these athletes turn 9, they can move into the advanced recreational program, or be invited to join a competitive group working at the appropriate OCP level.

Competitive:
This is our program for the most advanced athletes over 7 years of age. These athletes have previous gymnastics training and are seeking a more challenging experience. Athletes compete on a provincial or national basis in the appropriate category based on age and skill level. Athletes at this level typically train 12 to 16 hours per week through the school year and 16 to 20 hours a week in July and August.

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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics

Women's Artistic Gymnastics
Women's Artistic Gymnastics
Women's Artistic Gymnastics

The most popular and well known to the public of the seven gymnastics disciplines. The popularity of the sport is likely due to the performances of Olga Korbut in 1972 and Nadia Comaneci in 1976 at the Montreal Olympics. Both gymnasts captured the attention and imagination of girls all over the world, resulting in the most rapid growth of any sport in history.

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is an incredibly challenging sport, demanding strength, power, flexibility, agility, courage, concentration and focus. When performed in technical precision these performances appear almost effortless and are breathtaking to watch. Women’s Artistic gymnastics consists of four events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor.

Developmental:
This is our program for advanced 4, 5, and 6 year olds who show an early love of gymnastics, above average physical potential, lots of energy and an eagerness to learn. At this level, we introduce proper body alignment, flexibility, conditioning and coordination. This will help facilitate learning the fundamentals of the sport. Athletes typically train 4-6 hours per week through the school year and 6-9 hours a week in July and August. Athletes can move from this program into the recreational program, or be invited to join the pre-competitive program.

Pre-competitive:
This is our program for the most advanced athletes under 9 years of age who have the potential to compete at the provincial or national level. Basic skills and connections are introduced, and flexibility and conditioning become more challenging. These athletes may participate in events for either or both of the Ontario Development Program (ODP) and the Ontario Competitive Program (OCP). Athletes typically train 9 hours per week through the school year and 12 hours a week in July and August. When these athletes turn 9, they can move into the advanced recreational program, or be invited to join a competitive group working at the appropriate OCP level.

Competitive:
This is our program for the most advanced athletes over 7 years of age. These athletes have previous gymnastics training and are seeking a more challenging experience. Athletes compete on a provincial or national basis in the appropriate category based on age and skill level. Athletes at this level typically train 12 to 16 hours per week through the school year and 16 to 20 hours a week in July and August.

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