Recreational Gymnastics
Director: Emily Dancy
Our recreational program consists of a variety of different classes, each offering a different perspective to the sport of gymnastics.
Fall Recreational Program
There will be a 12-week recreational session beginning the week of September 13. Click here for the full schedule. Please note that the first few weeks will be taking place at Shorewood Packaging due to renovations.
Registration
Will be taking place on the following dates:
Thursday, Sept 2 ~ 9-noon @ Shorewood Packaging
Wednesday, Sept 8 ~ 4-7pm @ BGA
Friday, Sept 10 ~ 2-7pm @ BGA
All new gymnasts who plan to join in the July 2010-June 2011 season must fill out a Registration Form. To make your registration fast & convenient, print and fill out the form by clicking here and bring it with you prior to registering. All registrations are subject to an annual Gymnastics Ontario Fee of $20 valid from July 2010 - June 2011.
As BGA is non-profit, we do fundraise. These monies go towards buying new equipment to enhance our gym. Once each year, each family has the option of selling $75 worth of chocolates, Little Caesars fundraising, working a bingo or contributing $45.
Programs We Offer
• Kindergym (1-3 yrs): Our You & Me program enables you to learn, laugh and play with your child in a unique and safe environment. One parent or caregiver must participate with the child. This program is designed to improve physical and social development. We also have a Movers and Shakers Playschool class available.
• Mini & Tiny Tumblers (3-5 yrs): Our mini and tiny tumber programs are filled with structured activites and games involving basic gymnastics skills. Gymnasts will receive a progress report at the end of sessions one and two.
• Mini-Elites (4-6 yrs): This group of gymnasts has shown a high level of potential and will work on essential skills with a bigger focus on strength (upper/lower body, core)), flexibility, landings, balance and fundamentals.
• Boys/Girls Tumblers (7+/6+): During sessions one and two, our recreational gymnasts will progress through the CANGYM badge program as they acquire skills of increasing difficulty. Gymnasts will receive a report card detailing their progress at the end of the session. During session three, gymnasts will practice routines for our year-end parents show.
• Trampoline (7 and up): During sessions one and two, gymnasts will progress through skills of increasing difficulty. This includes shape jumps, seat drop jumps and rotational skills. Gymnasts will receive a report detailing their progress. During session three, our recreational gymnasts will practice for our year-end parents show.
• Dance & Gym (5 and up): This class combines both gymnastics and one half hour of dance. At the end of each session, gymnasts will present a group dance routine. During sessions one and two, gymnasts progress through the CANGYM badge program as they acquire skills of increasing difficulty. Gymnasts will receive a report card detailing their progress at the end of each session. During session three, gymnasts will practice routines for our year-end parents show.
• Advanced Recreational (7+): This class is geared towards gymnasts who want something more challenging than the tumblers program and are able to perform the required skills.
• Teen Girls (13-17 years): For teen girls who wish to still be active through gymnastics, this is the class for you! This class will combine gymnastics, trampoline and conditioning - skills that will be applicable to any sport.