Director: Crystal Laffoley

Our competitive program offers gymnasts the opportunity to take their gymnastics to a level more challenging than what is offered in our recreational program. Gymnasts registered for this program are required to pay their annual Gymnastics Ontario insurance fee (valid July 2011– June 2012) if they have not already done so during this season (fee varies depending on program). In addition to the GO fee, gymnasts will be required to purchase the required team apparel.

As BGA is non-profit, we do fundraise. These monies go towards buying new equipment to enhance our gym. This year, families will be opted to purchase a $100 raffle booklet to sell to their friends and family, and volunteer at our annual BGA Gym Meet.

Programs Offered

Ontario Development Program (ODP) for girls ages 5-9 years:
This program follows the guidelines set out by Gymnastics Ontario's Development Program. The girls learn and compete 22 skills necessary to be successful in the sport of gymnastics. They include skills related to flexibility, power, endurance, strength and handstands. This program is an incredible base for any sport and many athletes find that this program has helped them succeed in other sports. The girls also train vault, bars, beam, floor, trampoline, leaps and jumps. Gymnasts train 6-9 hours per week.

Ontario Competitive Program (OCP) for girls ages 7-18 years:
This program follows the guidelines set out by Gymnastics Ontario's Competitive Program. Athletes train and compete routines on vault, bars, beam and floor. Athletes train and compete routines on vault,bars, bean and floor. The program has a level system that goes from levels 2-9 and athletes are placed into a level based on their abilities by the competitive coaches. The girls also train trampoline, conditioning, dance, leaps and jumps. Gymnasts train anywhere from 6-17 hours per week.