UCalgary Gymnastics

This 30 minute, parented class that will introduce you and your child to the environment, equipment and skills of gymnastics. Your busy kiddo will get to climb, slide, bounce, and explore during this fun-filled, structured, but open play environment. This class will encourage your child gain balance, muscle control to assist in the steady of sitting up, standing & walking.  Our program will help facilitate their cognitive, sensory and social development. 

Our preschool program is designed to develop and nurture confidence, listening skills, strengthen large motor skills, and develop a love for the sport of gymnastics.
The skills we present during the session will be based on the Fundamental Movement Patterns of Gymnastics (landings, springs, statics, rotations swings & locomotion).
This is a 30 minute class that will introduce you and your child to the environment, equipment and skills of gymnastics in a structured, but open play environment.

This 45-minute structured parented class for 2–3-year-old children will catch the interest of your child minute after minute as they cruise through a variety of challenges using sport specific equipment. Class after class you will see continuous progress as the program will help encourage the development of independence, listening skills, patience, and perseverance.  Safety landings, gymnastics skill introductions and load of fun will be the theme of the day! Age exceptions are not available in this age group and must be a minimum of 2 years old to join this class.   Parents are expected to be actively engaged in supporting their child in this class

Our 45-minute structured program is specifically designed towards children 4-5 years of age.  This program will improve confidence, strength, flexibility as well as increase agility, listening skills, and skill development all through a progressive approach which are found through the sport of gymnastics.  Friendships, mutual respect for others, and a love of the sport are just a few things that result from this class.  Age exceptions are not available in this age group and must be a minimum of 4 years of age to join this class.

The Stargazer program is the bridge from the preschool to the recreation program. The skills in this class follow the Ladder program. These skills and drills are introduced in a creative, fun, age-appropriate way. This class will last one hour and 10 minutes and will occur alongside our recreational classes.   

Register by age only. This program primarily focuses on Artistic Gymnastics including but not limited to: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam & Floor Exercise. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least six years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the maturation level of the child. The Shooting Stars program will work primarily within steps 1-8 of the Ladder Program, which covers safety landings on all apparatus in the program, assesses strength, flexibility of the gymnast, and teaches proper body alignment. Focus will be on providing a strong foundation on basic gymnastic skills in a fun and creative way, to which more advanced skills will follow from. Coaches will determine which step participants are on for all events by assessing the strength, flexibility, skills, and mental readiness of each individual gymnast.

Register by age. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least eight years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the anticipated emergence of both the physical and mental development of children in this age group. This program primarily focuses on Artistic Gymnastics including but not limited to: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam & Floor Exercise. The Junior Stars program will work not only in the initial beginning stages but will primarily focus on the progressive steps laid out in the ladder Program. Coaches monitor all skill acquisition and determine the appropriate level for your child’s development by assessing their strength, flexibility, skills, and mental readiness.

Register by age. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least eleven years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the maturation level expected in children in this age group. This program primarily focuses on Girls ARtistic Gymnastics including but not limited to: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam & Floor Exercise. The Senior Stars Program will recap on all safety landings in a progressive way and focus on aligning the gymnast to more advanced skills however, training is based on their own set of needs. Gymnasts will work through the progressive steps in the ladder program as the coach complete ongoing assessments and will support the gymnasts in their training at their level of readiness. This approach allows a child with any experience level to train with their own age group regardless of their ability.

The Homeschool Program is a once-a-week, skill-based, coed program that aligns with our Ladder programs.  Gymnasts in this program are provided strong coaching expertise that supports learning gymnastics as a foundation sport.  Children will be challenged in individual skills as well as encouraging team work.  Depending on registration, groups may be combined or separated. This will be determined by the coaches at the start of the class. As this program is based on Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals within the sport of gymnastics, your child will get to build their skills regardless of what experience they previously have. Classes are scheduled once a week for an hour and 25 minutes.

Register by age only. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least six years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the maturation level of the child. The Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) coed program primarily focuses on Trampoline, Tumble Track, Floor, and other specialized equipment. The T&T program will work primarily within steps 1-8 of the ladder program, which covers safety landings on all apparatus in the program, assesses strength and flexibility of the gymnast, and teaches proper body alignment. Focus will be on providing a strong foundation on basic gymnastic skills in a fun and creative way, to which more advanced skills will follow from. Coaches will assess which step of the Ladder Program is applicable for all events themselves by assessing the strength, flexibility, skills, and mental readiness of each individual gymnast.

Register by age. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least eight years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the anticipated emergence of both the physical and mental development of children in this age group. The Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) coed program primarily focuses on Trampoline, Tumble Track, Floor, and other specialized equipment. The T&T program will work not only in the initial beginning stages but will primarily focus on the progressive steps laid out in the ladder program.  Coaches will continuously assess which step for all events themselves is most appropriate for your child’s development by evaluating their strength, flexibility, skills, and the mental readiness.

Register by age. Gymnasts registering in these classes must be at least eleven years old before the start of the session as the class structure will align with the maturation level expected in children in this age group. The Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) coed program primarily focuses on Trampoline, Tumble Track, Floor, and other specialized equipment. The T&T Program will recap on all safety landings in a progressive way and focus on aligning the gymnast to more advanced skills however, training is based on each individual own set of needs. Gymnasts will work through the progressive steps in the ladder program as the coach completes ongoing assessments and continually supports the gymnasts in their training at their own level of readiness. This approach allows a child with any experience to train with their own age group regardless of their ability.

Only open to children with disabilities, these drop-in times are designed with low ratios, allowing children with disabilities and their grown-up/helper access to come and explore the Gymnastics Centre.

Please note, this is not a structured class. Each participant is required to provide their own 1:1 support to attend.

Participants are invited to come and discover our environment in an unstructured way. This time allows each participant the space and flexibility to use the equipment and space to aid in their learning, experiences, and development.

A member of our coaching team will be present and available to offer ideas, adaptions and access to additional equipment, supporting the participants needs and goals.

One adult is required to actively participate at all times to assist the participant during drop-in. Additional unregistered children, including those in car seats, carriers, strollers, baby-wearing devices or independent, may not be brought into the gymnastics centre during this time and can not be left unsupervised outside the gym. 

Should you feel you have an unique circumstance, please contact gymnast@ucalgary.ca. Any exceptions must have written authorization prior to registration. 

This program is designed to introduce children with disabilities to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Each week, gymnasts will work one-on-one with a member of our coaching staff, moving through various circuits in this semi-structured class. Coaches will adapt activities for their participant, creating an environment conducive to meeting the personal learning and developmental needs of each individual. All participants will be assisted through the session to achieving their own personal best as a gymnast.

Open only to children with disabilities ages 4+ requiring 1:1 coaching. 

To register, please contact the Gymnastics Centre directly to complete the programs intake process.
Email: gymanst@ucalgary.ca 
Tel: 403-220-7010

Our small group program is designed to serve as both an introduction and bridge program for children with disabilities to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Gymnasts will participate in a structured circuit-based program in an environment conducive to their unique needs and goals. Each group will consist of a small group of coaches and athletes, allowing the space and time for coaches to adapt and modify circuits. Through the session, coaches will design class specific lesson plans, aimed to meet each child where they are at, while assist each individual as they working towards their personal goals as a gymnast.

Open only to children with disabilities ages 6+ requiring small group coaching.

A coach will be provided for each low ratio class; all parents/aids are asked to remain in the hallway during class.  If special circumstances are required, please contact the program coordinator at 403-220-7010

To register, please contact the Gymnastics Centre directly to complete the programs intake process.
Email: gymanst@ucalgary.ca 
Tel: 403-220-7010