2014-2015 Program Descriptions
Active Start (4-6 years)
Participants will begin to develop the fundamental movement patterns such as running, jumping, climbing, rolling and twisting. Movement challenges are created for children to explore and resolve, further developing body awareness, agility, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. Music and dance activities are incorporated into each lesson, encouraging creative movement and space exploration in a safe and fun environment. Participants should have exposure to a structured program setting prior to registration in this class. These classes are co-ed.

Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals (6-8 yrs)
The main objective of this program is for participants to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement patterns as well as begin to learn gymnastics skills from all disciplines. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop fundamental motor skills, self-confidence and group/team social skills in a safe and positive learning environment. This class may be co-ed.

PLAY for Siblings in Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals (6-8 yrs)
The main objective of this program is for participants who have older siblings in other programs that go to 8:30 p.m. an opportunity to use this waiting time productively. We are offering this as an added bonus to parents who would like to see their younger child continue to remain in the gym under direct coach supervision. This class may be co-ed.

Skill Builders (8-11 yrs)
In this program, athletes continue to develop more advanced gymnastics skills at their own pace. They will extend and refine agility, balance, coordination, flexibility and develop sound basic skills on large apparatus. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational gymnastics in a fun and positive learning environment. Depending on registration, this class will have a separate boys group.

Youth Group for Girls and Boys (11+)
The main objective of this program is to make gymnastics interesting, challenging and enjoyable for our 11 and up gymnasts. The beginner gymnast is introduced to all of the gymnastics apparatus and will learn all basic skills. The intermediate level gymnast will be challenged at his/her level and will develop more difficult skills at his/her own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. The goal is to make gymnastics a part of the youth's healthy lifestyle. There will be both a boys and a girls Youth group.

Interclub (9+ yrs)
This program expands the opportunities for athletes at the recreational level. It provides the chance to be part of a team, learn and master routines and perform in 3 meet-type events for recreational athletes of all abilities. Interclub promotes a creative environment that does not follow traditional competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts in this group must be recommended by their coach or can request to be assessed in June. Athletes must attend at least 2 of the 3 meets each year. Meet fees are the responsibility of the individual family and cost approximately $75 each. A team body suit is required and costs approx. $60.

Mighty Mights Girls (6-9 yrs)
This program is designed to prepare young female gymnasts for the competitive stream of women’s artistic gymnastics. The focus is on safe and progressive strength, flexibility and skill building. Depending on readiness, athletes may take part in an in-house or Inter-club event to help acquire competition experience. Gymnasts in this group are recommended by their coach and/or can request to be assessed in June.

Super Heroes Boys (6-9 yrs)
This program is designed to prepare young male gymnasts for the competitive stream of men’s artistic gymnastics. The focus is on safe and progressive strength, flexibility and skill building. Depending on readiness, athletes may take part in an in-house or Inter-club event to help acquire competition experience. Gymnasts in this group are recommended by their coach and/or can request to be assessed in June.

Competitive Team
This is the most advanced level of gymnastics offered at Wings. The training in this program is intense and disciplined, however maintains a positive learning environment for all. Gymnasts train
from September onwards for competitions which start in March. Depending on their readiness to compete the required routines at their level on all four apparatus gymnasts are required to attend 3 of the 5 competitions each year, and those qualifying for the Provincial Championships must attend. The success of this group relies heavily on parent and coach support. Meet fees are the responsibility of the individual family and are pre-paid in advance. A team body suit (approx. $100) and track suit (approx. $150) are also required.