CLASSES
Select the class that you are interested in and simply click on both registration forms (AGF & BGC's) to print and fill out. You can then bring it in to the office with you.
Recreational Artistic Gymnastics
The BGC runs the Can Gym Program which is overseen and monitored by the AGF ( Alberta Gymnastics Federation) and Canadian Gymnastics. This program is available to anyone ages 6 years of age and up.
This program is a Skill Development Program for Artistic Gymnastics created by Gymnastics Canada. The program allows participants to progress step-by-step, focussing on skill progressions and continuous learning through encouragement, positive feedback, and recognition awards.
The program is divided into three levels of badges (Bronze, Silver and Gold). These levels have been broken down into 12 different badges that require completion of approximately 20 skills. The goal of the program is to enable participants to transition from one level to the next. More information regarding this program is available from the BGC office. Performance and demonstration groups (see Gymfest class below) have the opportunity to shine locally, provincially and internationally at non-competitive events such as mall demonstrations, Gymfest and Gymnaestrada. Having fun, developing fitness and acquiring fundamental fitness skills are the goals of these programs.
Gymnastics is recognized by the Canadian Sport for Life, as one of three foundation sports integral to the development of fundamental movement skills. Fundamental movements are the building blocks to a child’s physical literacy. Just like reading or writing a child becomes fluent in movement through the development of physical literacy. The proficiency in movement skills enables children to confidently and successfully participate in a healthy and active lifestyle throughout the stages of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. For more information on physical literacy, long term athlete development and healthy active living visit out these websites:
Please Note:
If you register your athlete in a summer camp & in Fall Session, you only pay the
AGF fee once.
For more information on the AGF you can click on the link to the below.
Girls Artistic Gymnastics consists of four pieces of apparatuses:
Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor
Boys Artistic Gymnastics consists of six apparatuses:
Vault, High Bar, Pommel Horse, Parallel Bars, Floor, Rings
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
The Preschool program consist of three different classes: Jumparoos, Little Leapers and Super Leapers and is designed to compliment the Can Gym Program, preparing children to succeed in the Can Gym Program. In order for your child to participate in an unassisted class (without a parent), your child must be potty trained.
Jumparoos is a 45 minute class for children who are ready to work with their coach without assistance or their parent. Parents can expect a 5-10 minute warm up then a circuit they move through with guidance from the coach. Free time is also given for exploration. Ages 3-4.5 years of age.
Little Leapers is a 1 hour structured class which focuses on independence and helps children develop routine, structure and safety. Children must be able to listen to direction and actively participate. Ages 4-5.5 years of age.
Super Leapers is a 1.5 hour class that focuses on advanced gymnastic skills including form. It is set to develop the whole child in the way they act, move and feel and focus on skill development.
Mama-Roos
Mama-Roos is designed to compliment the Can Gym Program. Classes are 45 minute structured gross motored movement classes, introducing your child to basic gymnastic skills with the reassuring presence of their parent or guardian. There is a 5-10 minute warm up then your child will be guided through a circuit with the assistance of a parent. Mama-Roos is a transitionall class where parents have the choice to decide whether they attend class with their child.
Mama-Roos Ages 18 months-3 years of age.
Please Note: If you register your athlete in a summer camp & in Fall Session, you only pay the AGF fee once.
Competitive Teams
Pre-Competitive & Competitive teams for Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics are established by invitation of their prospective coaches and/or hold tryouts which are open to the public. Coaches hold Tryouts in the spring to select children who have the skill, body type and positive attitudes needed to succed in this competitive sport. Teams meet year round and are required to spend a specific alotted amount of time in the gym which demands hard work, determination, commitment and perserverance. In terms of skill development, there is no substitute for putting in the time at the gym with a disciplined strict schedule. The Artistic program follows the JO
Artistic Pre-Competitive: 6 hours per week.
Junior Olympic Level 2: 9 hours per week.
Junior Olympic Level 3: 12 hours per week.
Junior Olympic Level 4: 14 Hours per week.
Rhythmic Team: up to 7-9 hours per week.
Summer Camps are Compulsory For All Athletes
Go Ninja
The sport of ninja is really a collaboration of movement. Gymnastics based ninja classes may include obstacle training, gymnastics training and tumbling, fitness fundamentals, sport readiness training and even martial arts. Gymnasts from recreation class to competitive levels thrive in this hybrid movement based curriculum as they are familiar with the skills, drill stations, terminology and fun fitness components they have experienced through their gymnastics training.
Preschool 4-5 yrs
Our preschool materials are designed to keep high energy kids engaged in a positive physical, social and cognitive experience while learning movement concepts and character value.
Youth
6-8 yrs 9-11 yrs 12-13 yrs
Children learn a combination of flips, rolls, jumps, and kicks. Strength and agility are tested through obstacle courses and various training techniques.
A progressive level system evaluates and advances children in their skill and knowledge of core values. Children advance and learn at their own pace.