| Competitive
Program Class Descriptions
2008 - 2009
Dedication
and commitment to training and the club (including
fundraising ventures, volunteer time and participation
in various club hosted activities) are paramount
to continued involvement in the following programs:
Headstart
This class is by invitation only; please watch this website for upcoming tryout
dates. Headstart is a non-competitive program intended for those gymnasts
showing an above average ability and desire towards the sport of gymnastics.
The focus of this program is on physical ability development along with
the development of strong, technically correct gymnastics basics. The class
structure will include a warm up, physical ability development including
strength and flexibility, and two to three rotations on the apparatus.
This class is 4 hours per week split between two 2 hour sessions. Gymnasts
in this program do not work towards badges, but will receive a progress
report at the end of each session.
Click
below for current Head Start Program Times.
HEAD
START JUNIOR
HEAD START
SENIOR
LEAP
Program
Ages 6 - 9 yrs, 6 - 10 hours per week (two or
three 3 - 4 hour sessions)
The
LEAP program is intended for young athletes who
show an above average ability and desire in the
sport of gymnastics. The focus of this program
at Salto is on the development of sound gymnastics
basics and physical preparation.
Gymnasts
in this program will prepare for participation
in LEAP events. These events consist of evaluation
of specific skills and physical ability exercises
at four different, progressive levels (Copper,
Bronze, Silver & Gold). They introduce the
elements of performance and focus to these gymnasts
by giving them an opportunity to show their skills
in front of an audience and LEAP Evaluators. "Apart
from the Gold level, the LEAP program is not
a competitive network. Advancing from one level
to the next is a consequence of proper preparation
and proper basics. The only adversary to surpass
is oneself."
"The
LEAP program aims at providing all young Alberta
female gymnasts with some of the proper initial
content for their development, without regards
to the competitive level each one aspires to.
It rests on the belief that all young gymnasts
need good basics and sound physical preparation."
Once
the coaches feel that gymnasts in this program
are ready, they will be offered chances to attend
LEAP events.
L.E.A.P.
*must try-out
Age: 6-9 years Length:
6+ hours/week
Performance
L.E.A.P. *must try-out
Age: 6-10 years Length:
12+ hours/week
Provincial
Program
Ages 9 yrs+, 10.5 - 16 hours per week (3 -
4 days per week)
This
program is intended for those gymnasts who have
the ability to compete in the Canadian Provincial
Program (Levels 1 - 5). They enjoy participation
in competitive gymnastics, but still want time
for other activities (school, sports, etc). This
program still has the expectation that the gymnasts
will train with focus but we do understand that
their motives for being at Salto are for enjoyment
and the social atmosphere as well as participation
in competitions.
The
gymnasts in the Provincial Program will be guaranteed
to be offered participation in a minimum of 4
competitions (these may be any combination of
Invitational and/or Sanctioned competitions).
Provincial
*must try-out
Age: 9+ years Length:
12+ hours/week
Performance
Program
Ages 7 years+,
12 - 20 hours per week (3 - 5 days per week)
This
program is designed for gymnasts with exceptional
ability and/or work ethic who have a strong
desire to excel at competitive gymnastics.
These gymnasts wish to strive towards more
advanced competitive levels and have a desire
to do well at competition (strive for podium
placements). They are committed to training
with focus and wish to be pushed to reach their
potential. Gymnasts
aged 10 + in this program will be required
to do a minimum of 4 specific competitions
including sanctioned and invitational meets
(coaches may alter this based on training,
development and future goals). These competitions
will be selected to give these gymnasts experience
and exposure to other gymnasts striving for
similar goals. Gymnasts of this age in the
Performance Program will compete in one of
the following: · Canadian
Provincial Program (Levels 2 -5), or
· National Pre-Novice Program
· National Stream (Novice or Open age groups) Gymnasts
aged 7 - 9 in this program will be required
to attend LEAP (see LEAP section above) events
in both components (Skills & Physical Ability).
Appropriate events will be chosen by the coaches
and confirmed with the gymnast's parents. Some
gymnasts in this age group may also participate
in Pre-Novice level competitions and physical
ability testing depending on the availability
of Pre-Novice events within the competition
schedule.
Performance
*must try-out
Age: 10+ years Length:
16+ hours/week |
