RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Why recreational gymnastics?
Gymnastics’ roots and, the roots of almost every other sport, originate from several fundamental movement patterns. Every skill in gymnastics comes from one or more of these movement patterns:
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Landings
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Stationary positions
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Locomotion
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Rotations
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Swings
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Springs
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Object manipulation
When a child learns these skills early in life, these movement patterns:
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Enhance sport participation and enjoyment
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Contribute to a healthy, active lifestyle
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Provide basic physical and motor capabilities that we can draw on for a lifetime
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Allow those with the interest and ability to achieve success at any step of the competitive or recreational ladder in gymnastics
CO-ED Rec - (5-10 years)
We offer 1 hour co-ed recreational classes for ages 5-10, that expand upon the physical literacy developed in our Active Start classes. The focus of our recreational classes is building confidence in the Fundamental Movement Patterns of gymnastics through Fun and Fitness. Fun activities and games are used to further develop physical abilities such as basic strength, postural control, core strength and flexibility, as well as agility, balance and coordination. Gymnasts are introduced to basic skills on all apparatus.
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Please note that all of our program ages run on the school year. Your child must be in full time kindergarten (or full time early kindergarten) to attend the evening recreational classes. 5 year old children in preschool must attend the day time classes.
CO-ED Adv Rec (9-12 years)
We offer a 2 hour coed recreational class for age 9-12 years. This class allows for more time in the gym and more advanced skill development. While the focus is still on having fun through learning, participants will continue to develop, extend and refine agility, balance, coordination and speed. Body symmetry (strength and flexibility) must be developed in order to accomplish sound basic skills which will lead to more advanced skills as the gymnast progresses.
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Please note that all of our programs run on the school year. Your child must be in at least grade 4 to attend this class.
ADVANCED girls Rec (6-8 years)
Female gymnasts age 6-8 must have completed at least one session of our one hour Co-ed Recreational. A coach recommendation is required for this age group, email info@trailgymnastics.ca to inquire.
This class allows for more time in the gym and more advanced skill development. While the focus is still on having fun through learning, participants will continue to develop, extend and refine agility, balance, coordination and speed. Body symmetry (strength and flexibility) must be developed in order to accomplish sound basic skills which will lead to more advanced skills as the gymnast progresses.
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Please note that all of our program ages run on the school year. Your child must be at least in grade 1 to attend our 6+ advanced recreational classes.
ADVANCED girls REC (9-12 years)
Girls age 9-12 are eligible for the 2 hr Advanced class. (This is an advanced class and if you are brand new to the sport, a 1 hour class is recommended to start for all 9 year olds).
This class allows for more time in the gym and more advanced skill development. While the focus is still on having fun through learning, participants will continue to develop, extend and refine agility, balance, coordination and speed. Body symmetry (strength and flexibility) must be developed in order to accomplish sound basic skills which will lead to more advanced skills as the gymnast progresses.
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Please note that all of our program ages run on the school year. Your child must be in at least grade 4 to attend our 9+ advanced recreational classes.
HIGH SCHOOL REC
(12+ years)
This program is designed for high school aged girls who would like to do gymnastics for fun . No previous experience is necessary and gymnasts are encouraged to learn new skills through progressions and develop athletic abilities while fostering a supportive, team environment.
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Please note that all of our program ages run on the school year. Your child must be in at least grade 8 to attend our 13+ recreational classes.
FUNDING SUPPORT
We have a wonderful selection of funding assistance for our gymnasts and families that they can access. These great programs can assist with several hundred dollars towards program fees & competitive gym suits. Signing up to access these resources take a couple of minutes on the sites. If you are accessing funding, and have registered your gymnast, please send an e-mail to trailgymnasticsoffice@gmail.com and let them know your gymnasts name and that you have applied for funding. Funding is sent directly to the club.
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