ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
Our recreational gymnastics classes are designed for children ages 3–9 and follow the CANGYM badge system.
The CANGYM program focuses on age-appropriate physical and mental skill development through fundamental gymnastics skills — helping kids move better, try new things, and feel more confident in their bodies.
Athletes progress through the following badge levels:
Burgundy, Red, Tan, Bronze, Purple, Turquoise, Silver, Orange, Yellow, Green, Gold.
Progress depends on each child’s individual development, and it usually takes more than one session to complete a level. Skills take time to build, and every class supports growth and confidence along the way! Questions? Contact us at admin@rideaugymnastics.org.
AGES 3-4 KINDERGYM
Our Kindergym classes are designed to lay the foundation for basic gymnastics skills in active games and circuits to keep preschoolers engaged and having fun while progressing through the CANGYM badge levels..
KINDERGYM
CO-ED
1 hr class
3-4 years
Badges: BURGUNDY, RED, TAN
This class is for those who are brand new to gymnastics looking to improve strength and technique.
Basic body positions and skills such as rolls and handstands will be taught in fun and engaging ways.
Our daytime Kindergym classes (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri from 9–10am) include a bonus: stay and enjoy free drop-in play from 10am–12pm during our weekday drop-in sessions!
AGES 5-6 JUNIOR GYM
These classes focus on fun while teaching dominant movement patterns such as landings, locomotions, rotations, springs, and swings necessary to progress in gymnastics. All Jr Gym athletes will continue to progress through the CANGYM badges and use all equipment including the trampolines, tumble track, floor, bars, beams, vault and more!
JUNIOR GYM 1
1.5 hr class
5-6 years
CO-ED
Badges: BURGUNDY &RED
This class is for those who are brand new to gymnastics looking to improve strength and technique.
Basic body positions and skills such as rolls and handstands will be taught in fun and engaging ways.
JUNIOR GYM 2
1.5 hr class
5-6 years
CO-ED
Badge: TAN
This class is for those who have taken at least one or two classes before and is working on skills such as a cartwheel and is able to jump up to a waist height block with two feet.
Looking for more, but don’t want to join the developmental (competitive) program or old enough for an age 7-9 class? Then our annual registration advanced class may be for you! More focused instruction with the same coach for the year, but without the commitment of a competitive program. Click here to read more.
AGES 7-9 SENIOR GIRLS
Our Senior Girls Artistic Gymnastics program follows the CANGYM badge system. Senior Girls 1 and 2 are for athletes new to gymnastics and looking to improve overall strength. Please see the skill list below to determine the right class for you.
SENIOR GIRLS 1
BEGINNER
1.5 hr class
7-9 years
Badges: BURGUNDY & RED
This class is for those who are brand new to gymnastics looking to improve strength and technique.
Basic body positions and skills such as rolls and handstands will be taught in fun and engaging ways.
SENIOR GIRLS 2
BEGINNER
1.5 hr class
7-9 years
Badges: TAN & BRONZE
This class is for those who have taken at least one or two classes before and is working on skills such as a cartwheel and is able to jump up to a waist height block with two feet.
SENIOR GIRLS 3
INTERMEDIATE
2 hr class
7-9 years
Badges: PURPLE BLUE TURQUOISE
Senior Girls 3 will cover all 3 colour badges and teach skills such as handstands on beam, cast to horizontal on bars, roundoff back handspring progressions, and introduce more advanced skills and techniques.
Looking for more, but not interested in joining an interclub or competitive/developmental team? Then our annual registration advanced class may be for you! More focused instruction with the same coach for the year, but without the commitment of a competitive program. Click here to read more.
AGES 7-9 SENIOR BOYS
Following the CANGYM badge system. All Senior Boys classes focus on fun, fitness, and fundamental movements. Athletes will practice skills on a variety of equipment including vault, bars, parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak. Skills such as forward and back rolls, handstands and cartwheels are introduced using various stations and drills.
JUNIOR BOYS 1
BEGINNER
1.5 hr class 5-7 years
Badges: BURGUNDY & RED
This class is for those who are brand new to gymnastics looking to improve strength and technique.
Basic body positions and skills such as rolls and handstands will be taught in fun and engaging ways.
JUNIOR BOYS 1
BEGINNER
1.5 hr class 5-7 years
Badges: BURGUNDY & RED
This class is for those who are brand new to gymnastics looking to improve strength and technique.
Basic body positions and skills such as rolls and handstands will be taught in fun and engaging ways.
SENIOR BOYS 2
BEGINNER
Currently not available
1.5 hr class
7-9 years
Badges: TAN & BRONZE
This class is for those who have taken at least one or two classes before and is working on skills such as a cartwheel and is able to jump up to a waist height block with two feet.
SENIOR BOYS 3
BEGINNER
Currently not available
2 hr class
7-9 years
Badges: PURPLE BLUE TURQUOISE
Previous experience in gymnastics is required. Senior Boys 3 will continue to build on skills taught in the previous badge levels. Skills such as circle elements and combination of springs and front/back tucks will be introduced.