Development
Program - Training Group and Rising Stars
In the recreational (class) program, age determines where you train. In the team program, ability and aptitude dictates placement. How long a child stays on that team depends upon their skill accrual and readiness for the next challenge. We start slow, with more time on all events, and learn the foundation of the sport and the basics of the competition arena. We put them on a team, teach them all we can, and give them a chance to perform on a stage.
Compulsory
(Levels 2 - 5)
The sport of gymnastics competitive program is designed to teach root skills, which are fundamental to higher level gymnastics, at the beginning levels of competition. The routines are all the same, hence the reference to the “compulsory” program. Your child will compete the same routines as other gymnasts at competitions, with the highest score coming from the most well executed performance. Perfect the basics, win the compulsories
Optional
(Levels 6 – 10)
Once a gymnast has proven mastery of the compulsory levels, they advance to the next level of competition, optional level. While there are mandatory elements, gymnasts are given more choices that suit their strengths and abilities. These “optional” skills comprise their routines and the balance of riskier difficulty with the same focus on perfect execution will determine their score. Master the fundamentals, add elements that showcase your strengths, perform perfectly to succeed.