AGC Competitive
Programs are invitational. Children are tested, then invited to join
the program
Gymnastics is an
excellent foundation for all sports. It increases body strength,
balance, co-ordination and body awareness. It also teaches children
life skills such as time management, discipline, commitment and
responsibility.
Under the direction
of Women's Head Coach, Altadore Gymnastic Club has developed
a highly effective tiered training system. The tiered system
accommodates the novice gymnast through to elite level. Each level
or tier within the competitive program serves a specific purpose
in preparing a well-rounded athlete.
Women's
Head Coach Jeremy
Mosier
Mitey Mites
Gymnast in the Mitey Mites program are selected from Altadore's Recreation Programs (pre-school). The emphasis of this program is to further develop a child's strength, flexibility, agility and overall body awareness. This program is deal for children who choose to pursue gymnastics on a more serious level and provide them with any of the essential "basics" needed for gymnastics, an excellent building block for any sport. For those who would like to pursue other sports or gymnastics on a less serious note, Mitey Mites will provide them with a head start to their athletic endeavours. These gymnasts developmment will be monitored over the year and you will receive periodic evaluations of your child's progress.
Age Range: 4 - 5 years Length of Program: 10 months Training Time: 4 hours per week (2 hours two times a week) Clothing: Altadore training leotard
Hot Shots (Pre-Leap)
This program emphasises further development of a child's strength, flexibility, agility and overall body awareness and to fast track athletes for the developmental LEAP Program. For children who choose to pursue gymnastics on a more serious level, Hot Shots will have provided them with many of the essential "basics" needed for gymnastics. Over the season these gymnasts will be monoitored in their deveolpment and you will receive periodic evaluations of your child's progress.
Age Range: 6 years Length of Program: 12 months Training Time: 6 or 9 hours (3 hours, 2 or 3 times a week) Clothing: Altadore LEAP Leotard
Developmental LEAP
Developmental LEAP is an extension of Mitey Mites. Activities that increase strength, flexibility, coordination and spatial awareness are all used to develop those skills that will help with a basic gymnastics foundation.
Age Range: 6 - 9 years Length of Program: 12 months Training Time: 10 - 12 hours a week Clothing: Altadore LEAP Leotard
Class I, II, III, IV
These are all Provincial COmpetitive catefories. Competitive gymnastics starts at a Provincil Level (competing within the Province). The first level of competition is Class I, and then moves into Class II, Class III, Class IV, and finally Class V. Within each "class" there are different age categories so each child competes within a certain age range. The differences between each "Class" are the gymnastic requirements. The requirements in Class I are easier than Class II and Class II is easier than Class III etc. As your child progresses the coach will dtermine which age categoy and level are appropriate.
Age Range: Varies Legth of Program: 12 months Training TIme: 12 - 21 hours per week (3 - 5 days a week) Clothing: Altadore track suit and competition attire required Athletes may be required to compete outside of Alberta and must purchase an Alberta competition attie and tracksuit.
National Stream
Athletes chosen to participate in the National Stream Program must demonstrate a very strong commitment to pursuing their gymnastics career. This is a performance-oriented program with the emphasis beingg placed on qualifying to represent Alberta at Naational Level Competitions. Athletes must demonstrate an ability to remain focused on a rigorous training regime. Top finishers in this program at the Canadian National Championships may have the opportunity to move into the National Team.
Age Range: 10 and up Length of Program: 12 months Training TIme: 24 hours per week (5 - 6 days a week) Clothing: Altadore tracksuit and compettition attire required Athletes competing outside of Alberta and possibly Canada may be required to purchase Alberta/Canada competition attire and tracksuits.
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