Recreational Gymnastics
Programs for all Ages and Skill Levels
All of our coaches have undergone training in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and are registered with Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF).
Pre-School Aged Programs
BABYNASTICS
Ages: 6 - 18 months
Class Description: Parents will work with their children to help them explore movement and gymnastics activities through guided circuits while using colorful apparatus and manipulatives in the gym. Self-confidence, social and physical skills will be enhanced while playing games and having fun!
Please note: parents bringing more than one child to participate in this program must be within arms reach of their children at all times. SAGC can request additional parent help for those participants unable to meet this requirement.
Babies in carseats/infant carriers are not permitted on the floor.
Prerequisite: Children must be able to crawl
Class Length: 45 minutes
PARENT & TOT
Ages: 18 months - 3 years
Class Description: Parents will work with their children to help them explore movement and gymnastics activities through guided circuits while using colorful apparatus in the gym. Self-confidence, social and physical skills will be enhanced while playing games and having fun!
Please note: parents bringing more than one child to participate in this program must be within arms reach of their children at all times. SAGC reserves the right to request additional parent help for those participants unable to meet this requirement.
Babies in carseats/infant carriers are not permitted on the floor.
Prerequisite: Children must be able to walk
Class Length: 45 minutes
MINI MOVERS
Ages: 3.5 - 4 years
Class Description: Children will explore all apparatus in the gym while learning basic gymnastics skills and gaining self-confidence. Through various games, colorful obstacle courses and activities the children explore different patterns of movement and will learn spatial and body awareness. Games and fun all in one!
Prerequisite:Children must be potty trained. Minimum 1 session of Parent & Tot & children must be potty trained. Parents must remain onsite to take child to the washroom during the duration of the class and for additional support if needed. Parents may be required to assist children who have more difficulty.
Class Length: 60 minutes
WARRIORS
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Class Description: Children will explore all apparatus in the gym while learning basic gymnastics skills and gaining self-confidence. Through various games, colorful obstacle courses and activities the children explore different patterns of movement and will learn spatial and body awareness. Games and fun all in one!
Prerequisite: Children must be potty trained.
Class Length: 60 minutes
LITTLE GIANTS
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Class Description: Little Giants is an advanced recreational program for both girls and boys and focuses on the skills, strength and flexibility needed for more advanced gymnastics. Fun, fitness and fundamentals is our focus. Please contact our office for an assessment.
Prerequisite: Must have coach recommendation to register.
Class Length: 90 minutes
RISING STARS
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Class Description: The key components and focus of the Rising Stars advanced program are on basic skills, strength, and conditioning to prepare participants for competitive gymnastics. The girls will learn discipline, technical gymnastics, and dance, with an emphasis on detail and form. Although more technical, we throw in some fun activities needed to motivate this young age group
Prerequisite:Must have a coach recommendation to register
Class Length: 4hrs/week (across 2 days); Commitment time is September-June.
TUMBLING TOTS PLAYGYM: TINY TUMBLERS
Ages: 3.5 - 4 years
Class Description: Each class will consist of a combination of Gymnastics and hands-on activities and play in the activity room. There will be a focus on fundamentals intertwined with basic knowledge using songs and rhymes as well as the colors and shapes around us.
Please email Natasha@stalbertgymnastics.com for more information
Prerequisite:3.5yrs old by September 30 of the registration year. Children must be potty trained.
Class Length: 2.25hrs/day, 2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday); runs September - June
TUMBLING TOTS PLAYGYM: TERRIFIC TUMBLERS
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Class Description: Each class will consist of a combination of Gymnastics and hands-on activities and play in the activity room. There will be a focus on fundamentals intertwined with basic knowledge using songs and rhymes as well as the colors and shapes around us. This class builds well upon the skills gained in Tiny Tumblers.
Please email Natasha@stalbertgymnastics.com for more information
Prerequisite:4yrs old by December 30 of the registration year. Children must be potty trained.
Class Length: 2.25hrs/day, 3 days/week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday); runs September - June.
We have developed our Tumbling Tots Preschool-style Program to be age specific, allowing children to get the most out of the program. In our preschool-style programs, children grow and develop through fun themes, games and gymnastics based activities. Colorful circuits and preschool sized equipment enhance learning and development.
Tumbling
BEGINNER TUMBLING
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Class Description: This is an introductory class in our Trampoline & Tumbling program. Athletes will learn the basic fundamentals on Floor, Tumble Track and Trampoline while also developing flexibility, strength and core balance. Athletes will progress at their own pace through the first three levels in the Can Jump program.
Note: We have updated our schedule and ages for these classes to better serve you. We are now offering two different age groups for this program.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 90 minutes
INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING
Ages: 8+ years
Class Description: This program is the next step for gymnasts who want to continue to build upon their Tumbling and Trampoline skills. Skills learned in the Beginner T&T class will be reviewed and intermediate skills will be developed. Athletes will begin to work on front and back walkovers, round-offs and handsprings. Athletes must be working on Can Jump levels 4 or 5 to be able to enter this program.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Tumbling and Trampoline (Can Jump level 3)
Class Length: 2 Hours
CHEER TUMBLE
Ages:8+ years
Class Description: This program is the next step for athletes who want to continue to build upon their Tumbling skills for cheerleading. Athletes will begin to work on and build off of handsprings, various aerial skills, tumbling lines, and connecting skills together.
Prerequisite: This class is designed for athletes in cheer levels 1-3
Class Length: 90 minutes
Our tumbling program allows athletes to further develop their skills. Each level teaches more advanced skills. Our program follows the Canadian Gymnastics Federation Can Jump program which helps athletes develop flexibility, courage, strength, technique and landings in a safe environment.
Can Gym Programs
BURGUNDY / RED
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Class Description: Athletes with little to no experience in gymnastics will start off in the Burgundy Badge class. Athletes will learn the basic fundamentals in gymnastics while also gaining physical fitness. Structured classes begin with a warm-up/stretch and then athletes will have the opportunity to work on basic gymnastic skills on all apparatus. Athletes will work within the first two levels of the Canadian Gymnastics Federation Can Gym program.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 60 minutes
TAN / BRONZE
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Class Description: Gymnasts that have successfully completed both Burgundy and Red badges will move into the Tan /Bronze program. In these levels, athletes will focus on learning skills grouped into one of the 7 fundamental movement patterns. Each session will build upon the fundamental movements learned in the subsequent Burgundy/ Red program. Athletes will learn skills such as inverted balances, hangs, cartwheels, handstands and pullovers using a variety of equipment. Their confidence and ability will improve as well as their fitness level.
Prerequisite: Burgundy / Red
Class Length: 90 minutes
BRONZE/PURPLE
Ages: 7 - 12 years
Class Description: This class is geared for children who have completed the Tan badge program. They will continue to build on skills learned and developed in their previous badges using a variety of equipment. Their confidence, physical fitness and ability will soar as they work on more advanced skills. Skills include round-offs, basic vault skills, uneven bar swings and casts as well as basic dance elements for beam and floor. Gymnasts must pass the current badge they are registered in before advancing to the next level.
Prerequisite: Completion of Tan badge
Class Length: 120 minutes
BLUE +
Ages: 7+ years
Class Description: This class is geared for children who have completed the Purple badge program. They will continue to build on skills learned and developed in their previous badges using a variety of equipment. Their confidence, physical fitness and ability will soar as they work on more advanced skills. Skills include round-offs, intermediate vault skills, uneven bar swings and circling elements as well as dance elements and routine building skills for beam and floor. Gymnasts must pass the current badge they are registered in before advancing to the next level.
Prerequisite: Purple
Class Length: 120 minutes
Can Gym is a program developed by Gymnastics Canada and is very effective in helping kids learn the fundamentals of gymnastics while gaining a sense of body and spatial awareness. The Can Gym program has 12 levels and is based on Gymnastics Canada’s 3 philosophical pillars of fun, fitness and fundamentals. These 3 beliefs are integrated into every lesson which creates a welcoming, engaging and exciting environment for all gymnasts.
Pre-Teen Programs
PRE-TEEN+ BURGUNDY / RED / TAN / BRONZE
Ages: 9+ years
Class Description: This class is geared towards older athletes with little to no experience in gymnastics and will start off in the Burgundy Badge class. Athletes will learn the basic fundamentals in gymnastics while also gaining physical fitness. Classes are structured and begin with a warm-up/stretch followed by basic gymnastic skills on all apparatus. Athletes will work within the first four levels of the Canadian Gymnastics Federation CanGym program. Athletes must complete their current level prior to moving to the next level.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 90 minutes
PRE-TEEN BEGINNER TUMBLING
Ages: 10+ years
Class Description: This is an introductory class in our Trampoline & Tumbling program. Athletes will learn the basic fundamentals on Floor, Tumble Track and Trampoline while also developing flexibility, strength and core balance. Athletes will progress at their own pace through the first three levels in the Can Jump program.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 90 minutes
PRE-TEEN BEGINNER PARKOUR
Ages: 9+ years
Class Description: This program allows your child to experience Urban Gymnastics (as is seen outdoors) in the safety of the gym setting. It includes the basic skills that will allow athletes to get through courses with many obstacles in the way.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 60 minutes
Our teen programs, while still working within the Canadian Gymnastics Federation Can Gym program, gives athletes the opportunity to work on their skills with their peers. While focusing on gymnastics fundamentals we recognize that these athletes also want to have fun while working with others of similar age.
Specialty Programs
HOMESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Ages: 6+ years
Class Description: Athletes will work on basic to intermediate gymnastics fundamentals at their own pace to complete skills in the Can Gym program as well as gain physical fitness. Classes are structured and begin with a warm-up/ stretch and then athletes will have the opportunity to work on skills on the apparatus. At the end of the session they will receive a certificate of completion.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 60 minutes
BEGINNER PARKOUR
Ages: 6 - 9 years
Class Description: This program allows your child to experience Urban Gymnastics (as is seen outdoors) in the safety of the gym setting. It includes the basic skills that will allow athletes to get through courses with many obstacles in the way.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 60 minutes
INTERMEDIATE PARKOUR
Ages: 8+ years
Class Description: This program allows your child to experience Urban Gymnastics (as is seen outdoors) in the safety of the gym setting.
Prerequisite: Completion of either of the beginner parkour classes. A coach recommendation is required to register.
Class Length: 90 minutes
MINI TEAM
Ages: 6+ years
Class Description: The key components and focus of this advanced program are on basic skills, strength, and conditioning to prepare them for competitive gymnastics. Athletes will learn discipline, technical gymnastics, and dance with an emphasis on detail and form. Although more technical, we throw in some fun activities needed to motivate the athletes. This program falls under our recreational umbrella, and registration will follow the recreational sessions. Athletes are encouraged to register for all 3 sessions of the year and athletes that participate in at least the last two sessions will have the opportunity to attend a fun competition in June.
Prerequisite:Must have a coach recommendation to register
Class Length: 4hrs/week (across 2 days)
This program is a preparation class for competitive
"I AM" - Inclusive Artistic Movement for Special Populations
Ages:4 - 6 years
Class Description: This class provides an opportunity for children with disabilities or unique learning needs to gain foundational gymnastics movements. Children will explore these movements at their own pace through circuits, games and free play when appropriate. Goals of this class will vary and may include, but are not limited to, the following: increasing stability and endurance in activity, increasing focus during structured lesson, increasing gymnastics and artistic movement skills. ***Please provide parent or aide support as needed.
Prerequisite: None
Class Length: 60 minutes
COACH-IN-TRAINING (CIT) COURSES
Ages: 14+ years
Class Description: This is a 12 week introductory program designed for participants ages 14+ who are interested in becoming parkour coaches. Under the guidance of an experienced Coach, candidates will learn to prepare lesson plans, teach parkour skills, give feedback, and evaluate students for all parkour levels.
Students must wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to spend approximately 25% of their time in the classroom, with the remaining time in the gym. All participants will receive a t-shirt to wear when they come in for this class.
Prerequisite: Previous gymnastics, parkour experience and working with children (including younger siblings, babysitting, etc) is an asset but not required.
Note: This class counts towards 50% of the volunteer requirements for individuals who are invited to continue in the path to employment at SAGC. More info to follow at the orientation.
Materials provided:
Booklet which includes lesson plan templates, testing sheets, access to video’s, etc
SAGC CIT T-Shirt
RECOMMENDED:
It is highly recommended for registrants to attend the Orientation class for further information and to ask any questions about this course. Parents/Guardians are also encouraged to attend Orientation.
Note: If you are unsure which class to register in, we strongly recommend that you request an assessment prior to the start of registration.