Cochrane Gymnastics

Registration occurs for our fall, winter, & spring sessional programs and the system opens sometime in the early morning after the system has done its overnight updates. 

Opening dates can be found on our Cochrane Gymnastics Calendar at the top of our webpage.  

1. If you don't have an Active Living account, create one in advance (per child). Make sure you can login to your account and all contact information for you and your child(ren) is correct. If you are having issues or need to make changes to your contact information on your account, contact Client Services: 403.220.7749 

2. Browse the various program offerings by age, in advance, before registration day so that you know which class you want to enrol your child(ren) in. 

3. As you browse, be sure to note the start times for each class, as they can vary.  

The University of Calgary, Cochrane Gymnastics can be found by entering in the East entrance doors located nearest the sport courts at 800 Griffin Road E, Cochrane AB 

Registration is strictly by age.  Abilities will be assessed in class and each child will be challenged at their own individual skill level; no previous experience is required.  

Girl’s Artistic gymnastics is based on traditional gymnastics using the vault, uneven bars, floor exercise, and balance beam.  Registration is by age through one of our classes in the artistic girls Ladder Program. Our trampoline and tumbling is by nature a coed program that uses the Double Mini trampoline, Olympic sized trampoline, Floor exercise, and the 40 foot tumble track. Registration is by age through one of our classes in the Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) Ladder Program. 

Your child’s safety is our priority. Each session, the coaches start the class teaching and refreshing the importance of gym safety and landings as well as appropriate behavior in a gymnastic setting. Following the initial class(es), coaches continually coach and assess age-appropriate skill sets that fit within what industry standards given the time and length of the program.   

The preschool and recreation coaches work hard to accommodate children with a variety of strengths and abilities.  The preschool program is designed to enhance coordination, listening skills while introducing and reinforcing the fundamental skills of gymnastics. We accomplish this strategy through engaging children in our well-planned circuits and lesson plans.     

The recreation program begins with a large group warm up, after which they move to their first apparatus and will start their skill development based on specific required skill sets that supports each individual child up for success. Our qualified coaches take the leadership of introducing more advanced skills as each individual child progresses through the program. Not every child advance at the same time on the same apparatus and it is important to not compare your child’s skills with another.   

Yes! Our developmental, competitive program known as the LTAD Program (Long-Term Athlete Development) provides Cochrane and the surrounding community with gymnastic programs, that future gymnasts can strive to be a part of, focusing on technique, skill development, confidence, and the life skills that are learned along the way; most importantly, have fun! 

The UCalgary Cochrane Gymnastic LTAD programs are intended to provide athletes an opportunity to participate in events such as Fun Meets, Performances, Training Camps and Competitions when they arise but are not guaranteed. Additional to providing gymnastics program we build life skills that are earned through hard work and dedication. These programs offer opportunity, encourage growth, and personal success while building strength, flexibility and technical training. Many of these athletes continue with us in our C.I.T. Program (Coach in Training Program) to share their knowledge and passion with others in our sport.  

Our coaches are happy to accommodate children that may require a little additional support in their learning as we understand and appreciate that everyone and their circumstances are different.  We are not able to provide additional persons to help support individual children currently. As gymnastics is a high risk sport, there are certain behaviour expectations that children must be able to demonstrate to ensure their safety and the safety of others.     

Children that may require one on one support that have those resources are welcome to participate in the program however arrangements must be made in advance of registering so that we can review our safety standards and that our program is a good fit for you and your family. Please email cochranegym@ucalgary.ca for more information.  

We also have a fantastic adaptive program at the main campus in Calgary that we encourage you to check out.   

It is important to communicate with your coach directly if you have any questions or concerns as they are the first and best resource to help support your questions. This can be done before or after class.  We also have onsite supervisors that are often available to help give guidance to your questions in an effort to provide more information if required.