Cochrane Gymnastics
Adult and Kids Gymnastics Programs at Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sport Centre, Cochrane, AB
Come spring, swing and flip with us!
Our programs are designed with every type of athlete in mind. All kids will be able to try gymnastics with us, no matter what their skill level.
Gymnastics programs can build a solid foundation of functional fitness for budding athletes. It fosters strength and coordination, among other skills that benefit children as they move into other sports and activities through their lives.
For our young athletes who can't get enough gymnastics, we've developed an extensive program of graduated skill progression that will put each gymnast on the path to success.
Questions? Call 403.932.7373 or Email Us
Preschool Gymnastics (Cochrane)
Ages 6 months - 5.5 years.
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We are happy to help find the most suitable program for your child in advance of registering so please feel free to reach out to cochranegym@ucalgary.ca or by calling 403.932.7373.
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This 30 minute, parented class that will introduce you and your child to the environment, equipment and skills of gymnastics all with keeping physical distancing measures in place. 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.
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This is a 30 minute class that will introduce you and your child to the environment, equipment, and skills of gymnastics in a lightly structured class learning through play. By developing and nurturing confidence, listening skills, and strengthening motor skills we will help to prepare your child to be in a more structured environment.
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This 45 minute class will intrigue your little Bug-a-Boo by exploring our fun-filled gymnastics environment using various equipment and gymnastics specific apparatus in a structured class with obstacle based circuits and stations set up by our qualified coaching staff. The program will assist in the development in strength, flexibility, and loads of confidence and coordination. Our coaches will help guide the parents to be hands on and engaged as they will be a key part to help their children to succeed.
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The skills that we present during this 45 minute class will be based on the Fundamental Movement Patterns of Gymnastics (landings, springs, statics, rotations, swings, locomotion, and object manipulation) and is designed to develop and nurture those skills. Through our well thought out programming, children will experience the magic of gymnastics.
This structured program is geared towards gymnasts who are 5 years of age and have the mental and physical readiness to begin the transition into our Recreation Ladder Program. This hour and 10-minute program emphasize strength, flexibility, coordination and development of foundational gymnastics skills. Our goal for this program is to enable gymnasts who are not old enough to join the 6-year-old copper program but have the ability and desire to develop their skills and refine them to a higher level.
Recreational Gymnastics (Cochrane)
Ages 6 - 17.
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We are happy to help find the most suitable program for your child in advance of registering so please feel free to reach out to cochranegym@ucalgary.ca or by calling 403.932.7373.
Artistic Recreation Gymnastics
Our Recreation Ladder Program is designed to allow gymnasts to advance within their own age group and develop a strong understanding and love for the sport of gymnastics. Within our facility, the apparatus which is traditionally known as Woman’s Artistic Events and include, Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise as well as one our Trampoline events. Please note that we do not have traditional Men’s equipment at this location, however our Trampoline and Tumbling Program has been very successful. Each class is a progressive skill based program to build confidence, increase athletic ability, challenge gymnasts' to learn proper techniques, increase their skill list, and develop a love for the sport of gymnastics. Skill sets are based on each individual participant as well as a focus on strong foundations that lead to more advanced skills as each individual child progresses. Share this exciting news with friends with the same ages of children!
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The Copper/Bronze programs are the first ladders for gymnasts to climb out of the six ladder levels. This ladder has a number of steps (rungs) to climb before moving onto the next ladder level. Coaches will determine at the start of the class which step (rung) your child will begin with based on the criteria set out within the program. The program is based on Fun, Fitness, and Fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics and is considerate of age and ability and is set up for children coming once a week for an hour and 25-minute class.
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The Silver/Gold programs are the third and fourth ladders for gymnasts to climb out of the six ladder levels. This ladder has a number of steps (rungs) to climb before moving onto the next ladder level. Coaches will determine at the start of the class which step (rung) your child will begin with based on the criteria set out within the program. The ladder program encourages children to have fun while learning proper gymnastics techniques and push the foundations of gymnastics to more optimum success levels. This program is considerate of age and ability and is set up for children coming a minimum of once a week for an hour and 25-minute class.
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The Platinum program is the fifth ladder for gymnasts to climb out of the six ladder levels. This ladder has a number of steps (rungs) to climb before moving onto the next ladder level. Coaches will determine at the start of the class which step (rung) your child will begin with based on the criteria set out within the program. The ladder program encourages children to have fun while learning proper gymnastics techniques and push the foundations of gymnastics to more optimum success levels. This program is considerate of age and ability and is set up for children coming a minimum of once a week for an hour and 25 minutes.
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The Platinum Plus program is the sixth ladder for gymnasts to climb out of the six ladder levels. This ladder has a number of steps (rungs) to climb before moving onto the next ladder level. Coaches will determine at the start of the class which step (rung) your child will begin with based on the criteria set out within the program. The ladder program encourages children to have fun while learning proper gymnastics techniques and push the foundations of gymnastics to more optimum success levels. This program is considerate of age and ability and is set up for children coming a minimum of once a week for an hour and 25-minute class, however, to obtain the more advanced skills more than once a week is recommended. We have many gymnasts who have started at this age and are very successful as our coaches are capable of handling ability at an individual’s pace.
Trampoline and Tumbling
The Trampoline and Tumbling program incorporates four apparatus including trampoline, floor (tumbling), double mini trampoline, and our 40-foot long tumble track. Athletes in this program will be challenged with a wide variety of technical skills on each apparatus as well as strength and flexibility. Trampoline is about body control and body awareness and from that, the result of hard work and dedication to the skill progressions comes the ability not just to flip, but to allow the child to progress through multiple tricks and flips in a routine format. It is through this progression that our coaches will work together to determine the readiness of the child through our assessment process.
Age categories:
- Trampoline for Ages 6-7
- Trampoline for Ages 8-9
- Teen Trampoline for Ages 10-17
- ADVANCED Teen Trampoline for ages 10-17 (Tryout or Coach invite only)
Homeschool Gymnastics
The Cochrane 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 into ages 6-8 and 9-12. This will be determined by the coaches at the start of the class.
10-Month Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Programs
For more information or to book a tryout, call 403.932.7373 or email tcrogers@ucalgary.ca
Our LTAD programs are designed to support athletes 4-17 years old who want to develop their gymnastic skills. These programs range from foundational to advanced recreation to competitive teams. Athletes begin with a tryout or invitation and placement is based on the discretion of the head coach. Tryouts are held in the Spring but can occur throughout the year as spots become available. Programs run from September to June.
Try outs will be held typically in the Spring of each year. Parents are asked to attend an information session which is provided prior to the try out date. For more information and to register for both events, please click below.
Through the recommendation by the LTAD Coaches, gymnasts will be invited to participate in various Competitions, Training Camps, Fun Meets etc. Participants will be invited to these events and given the specific event code in order for them to know the specific event that pertains to each gymnasts specific level. All policies provided by the host club will be required to be adhered to.
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The Developmental and Competitive program is geared toward children who show a strong level of athletic aptitude and a desire to reach their full gymnastic potential. Children may be steered to another program based on regular assessments.
Gymnasts selected to join this competitive program will develop the skills necessary to compete at a provincial level. Entry into competition occurs when a minimum skill level is acquired and the athlete is deemed ready by the head coach. We accommodate athletes in Canadian Competitive Programs Levels 1-7 and Xcel Programs Bronze through Diamond. This program runs 4-9 hours per week split between a minimum of 2 days.
Drop-in Gymnastics
*ONLINE INFORMED CONSENT REQUIRED*
The UCalgary Cochrane Gymnastics facility offers drop in for youth 0-17 years old
The times typically run as follows:
Family Drop-in (ages 0-10) typically runs:
Fridays from 12:50-1:50pm OR 2:00-3:00pm
Saturdays from 4:15pm - 5:15 OR 5:30-6:30pm
Club Teen Drop-in (ages 11-17) NEW* All Teen drop in must be registered in an existing program.
Saturdays from 6:45-8:00pm
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Coach in Training
Coach in Training Program (C.I.T.) | Ages 13+
This volunteer program is geared towards individuals ages 13-15 years old who want to learn more about coaching with the intent to become a part of our certified coaching team. This is an amazing an experience for young teens to learn how to manage a class, work with the public, share their passion for the sport of gymnastics, and learn life skills. The goal of the program is to provide excellent training with certified, professional staff, and set them up to become a successful coach and ready to take the coach courses to become a certified coach.
Adult Gymnastics Programs
Adult 18+ Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport for life. Whether you are an X-national gymnast or have never done gymnastics, the adult program is suitable for all. In this class, you will be taught the foundational techniques in the sport of gymnastics and will progress at your own rate as you are guided through criteria to advance in the skill level. This program is a class and not a drop in, however exploratory time will be allotted.