Wings Fly-er - May 5, 2015 -
35th Anniversary Update # 1




CLUB CALENDAR
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May
5 Tuesday Photo Day
7 Thursday Photo Day
18 Victoria Day

June
9   Tuesday Year End Family Viewing

11 Thursday Year Family Viewing
16 Last Tuesday before Summer Break
18 Last Thursday before Summer Break

July
15 Deadline for Returning Members to re-register for September 2015


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This year we celebrate our 35th Anniversary - and to mark this very important milestone we have several special updates to share.

Stay tuned for more information about the Year End Special Family viewing events that are coming up June 9 and 11. You will not want to miss this special club event. We guarantee that you will be enjoy and be amazed at what our gymnasts have accomplished.

We do not want you to miss out on any updates so make sure you read your bulletins or check in on our Facebook page regularly! For the past few weeks we have been featuring our Throwback Thursday pics on instagram. If you have photos from the past 35 years you wish to share, please post them or email them!!!

If you think this is a 5th (joined us in 2010/2011), 10th (joined 2005), 15th (joined 2000) or more anniversary for your child, please check in with us.

NOW ...looking ahead to next season...question that many of you have been asking about.

Part of our 35th Anniversary celebration is to unveil a new online registration system for Wings. We have been working on and and move into a testing phase in a couple of weeks. We are moving into the world of technology so you can register on your smartphone on your tablet!

With this new system, we have had to make some changes. We feel that our families will actually welcome these changes as we continue to provide our best programs for all our gymnasts.

Here is a preview of these changes - we have updated this information on our website as well.

  • NEW for 2015 - 2016 season
  • Rates are determined by session amount, not including the insurance/membership fee which is now done by individual and NOT by Family.
    Program Fees: based on number of weeks not months
    Fall 2015 - September 8, 2015 - January 30, 2016 - 19 weeks (Christmas Break no classes)
    Spring 2016 - February 2, 2016 - June 23, 2016 - 19 weeks (Spring Break no classes)
    *register for each day to come twice a week
     
  • Gymnastics BC insurance/registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Late registrations are pro-rated based on the number of weeks left in the session.
  • Refund Policy:  There is a $30.00 fee to withdraw from a class that has already started. We do not offer makeup classes.
  • We will accept credit cards and post-dated cheques.
  • All NSF cheques returned to Wings Gymnastics for reason of insufficient funds will be subject to a $25.00 NSF charge and the child will not be allowed to continue training until the cheque has been replaced or cleared.

*register for each day to come twice a week  - 10% discount will be given at check-out.
Program Descriptions -
Active Start (4-5 yrs)
Participants will begin to develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, climbing, and rolling. 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.
*5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.      1 hr/week                   Active Start -  Tuesday                $210.00
*5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.      1 hr/week                  Active Start - Thursday                $210.00
             
Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals GIRLS (6-7 yrs)
The main objective of this program is for participants to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills as well as begin to learn gymnastics skills from all four disciplines. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment.
*6:30 p.m.  8:00 p.m.    1 hrs 30 mins/week      
 Fun, Fitness & Fundamentals - Tuesday       $262.50
*6:30 p.m.  8:00 p.m.    1 hrs 30 mins/week       Fun, Fitness & Fundamentals - Thursday      $262.50
             
Movement Essentials BOYS (6-7 yrs)
The main objective of this program is for boys to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for life-long sport participation. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment. 
*6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 1 hrs 30 mins/week         Movement Essentials BOYS - Tuesday $262.50
*6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 1 hrs 30 mins/week         Movement Essentials BOYS  - Thursday $262.50

Skill Builders GIRLS (8-9-10 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. 
*6:30 p.m.  8:30 p.m.         2 hrs/week              Skill Builders - Tuesday                 $367.50
*6:30 p.m.  8:30 p.m.         2 hrs/week              Skill Builders - Thursday                 $367.50

Movement Essentials BOYS (8-9-10 yrs)
The main objective of this program is for older boys to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for life-long sport participation. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational sport in a fun and positive learning environment.
*6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.    2 hrs/week          Movement Essentials BOYS - Tuesday     $262.50
*6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.    2 hrs/week          Movement Essentials BOYS - Thursday    $262.50

Youth Group for GIRLS (11+ yrs)
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 a separate group for boys and girls.
*6:00 p.m.  8:30 p.m.     2 hrs 30 mins/week        Youth Girls  - Tuesday      $446.25
*6:00 p.m.  8:30 p.m.     2 hrs 30 mins/week           Youth Girls - Thursday      $446.25

Youth Group for BOYS (11+ yrs)
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 a separate group for boys and girls.
*6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 2 hrs 30 mins/week   Youth Boys  - Tuesday $446.25
*6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 2 hrs 30 mins/week   Youth Boys - Thursday $446.25

Acro-Boys (8+ yrs)
Mostly focusing on trampoline and floor work, the main objective of this program is to introduce and develop saltos and off-axis tricks for boys with previous gymnastics experience interested in basic stunting. Each athlete will be challenged at his level and will develop more difficult skills at his own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Boys interested in this group can request to be assessed in June.
*6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.     3 hrs/week      Acro-Boys - Tuesday      $475.00
*6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.     3 hrs/week      Acro-Boys - Thursday     $475.00

Interclub GIRLS (8+ 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 up to 3 meet-type events for recreational athletes of all abilities. Interclub promotes a creative environment that does not follow traditional competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June. Athletes must attend at least 2 meets each year. Meet fees are the responsibility of the individual family and cost approximately $95 each. Team body suit and track jacket is required and costs approx. $185. 
6:00 p.m.  9:00 p.m.      6 hrs/week           Interclub - Tuesday/Thursday      $761.25

Mighty Mights for Girls(8+ yrs)
This program is designed to prepare young gymnasts for the competitive stream of artistic gymnastics. The focus is on safe and progressive strength, flexibility and skill building. Depending on readiness, athletes may take part in 1 to 3 meets to help acquire competition experience. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June. Meet fees are the responsibility of the individual family and cost approximately $135 each. Team body suit and tracksuit is required and costs approx. $235. 
5:30 p.m.  8:00 p.m.    5.5 hrs/week        Mighty Mights - Tuesday/Sat   $708.75
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. @TAG

Super Heroes for Boys (8+ 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 interested in this group can request to be assessed in June. 
5:30 p.m.  8:00 p.m.    2.5 hrs/week        Super Heroes -Thursday  $472.50

Competitive Team (8+ yrs)
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 approximately $135 each. A team body suit (approx. $85 -$150) and track suit (approx. $150) are required. Floor routine (customized choreography) for athletes Levels 6 and up is also the responsibility of each gymnast – usually a new routine  is provided every 2 years.
5:30 p.m.   8:30 p.m. Tues/Thurs   10.5 hrs/week     Competitive - Tues/Thurs/Sat      $1207.50
1:30 p.m.   6:00 p.m. 
Sat@TAG

Programs that require assessments - information will be coming soon about try-outs at the end of May/June. If you would like your child assessed, please send us an email or let Carol know so that we may place on the list for Head Coach to review.

We plan to go live on the ACTIVE NETWORK with registration mid-June with the deadline of July 15 for you to complete your registration. We will provide you with the link that we ask that you do not share with anyone who is not currently registered.  After this date, the system becomes open to the  community. With the system being automated, we must ask you not to wait as we cannot guarantee your spot after the deadline.







THANK YOU!!!

Carol                       carol@wingsgymnastics.com
Jessica                   jessica@wingsgymnastics.com

If you need to send a message to your child's coach, put your child's name and name of coach in the subject line and we will make sure it goes to the coach you need to reach 
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