“Gymnastics is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a foundation sport because it plays a crucial part in the development of fundamental movement patterns and sport skills. Early participation enables children to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle for a lifetime.” – Long Term Athlete Development Model and Gymnastics Canada.
In 2012 we aligned ourselves with the Gymnastics BC Play Gymnastics Program - a Gymnast Development Model based on the Long Term Athlete Development Model in Canada. It was the result of years of research and has been broken down to include all ages and levels of our sport. We were very happy with the results of this program!
Our Wings programming is listed below. In it, we continue to follow the suggested ages, skills, and progressions based on this well established model.
We are very excited to carry on with this program as we feel that it reflects our Wings philosophy of fun and fitness and will help Wings continue to offer the highest quality of programming available. Should you have any questions regarding this or any aspect of our club, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Anthea Ogle (Head Coach)
Starla Beselt (Club Administrator)
In 2012 we aligned ourselves with the Gymnastics BC Play Gymnastics Program - a Gymnast Development Model based on the Long Term Athlete Development Model in Canada. It was the result of years of research and has been broken down to include all ages and levels of our sport. We were very happy with the results of this program!
Our Wings programming is listed below. In it, we continue to follow the suggested ages, skills, and progressions based on this well established model.
We are very excited to carry on with this program as we feel that it reflects our Wings philosophy of fun and fitness and will help Wings continue to offer the highest quality of programming available. Should you have any questions regarding this or any aspect of our club, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Anthea Ogle (Head Coach)
Starla Beselt (Club Administrator)
Description of Programs for 2021 - 2022
Age as of January 31, 2022.
Active Start Co-Ed (4-5 years)
Participants will begin to develop fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, climbing, and rolling. Movement challenges are created for children to explore and resolve, further developing body awareness, agility, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Fun, Fitness, and Fundamentals GIRLS (6-7 years)
The main objective of this program is for participants to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills as well as begin to learn gymnastics skills from all four disciplines. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment.
Movement Essentials BOYS A (6-7 years)
The main objective of this program is for boys to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for lifelong sport participation. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment.
Movement Essentials BOYS B (8-9-10 years)
The main objective of this program is for older boys to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for life-long sport participation. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational sport in a fun and positive learning environment.
Skill Builders GIRLS (8-9-10 years)
In this program, athletes continue to develop more advanced gymnastics skills at their own pace. They will extend and refine agility, balance, coordination, flexibility and develop sound basic skills on large apparatus. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational gymnastics in a fun and positive learning environment.
Youth Group for BOYS (11+ years)
The main objective of this program is to make gymnastics interesting, challenging and enjoyable for our 11 and up gymnasts. The beginner gymnast is introduced to all of the gymnastics apparatus and will learn all basic skills. The intermediate level gymnast will be challenged at his/her level and will develop more difficult skills at his/her own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. The goal is to make gymnastics a part of the youth's healthy lifestyle. There will be a separate group for boys and girls.
Youth Group for GIRLS (11+ years)
The main objective of this program is to make gymnastics interesting, challenging and enjoyable for our 11 and up gymnasts. The beginner gymnast is introduced to all of the gymnastics apparatus and will learn all basic skills. The intermediate level gymnast will be challenged at his/her level and will develop more difficult skills at his/her own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. The goal is to make gymnastics a part of the youth's healthy lifestyle. There will be a separate group for boys and girls.
Interclub GIRLS (8+ years)
This program expands the opportunities for athletes at the recreational level. Interclub promotes a creative environment that does not follow traditional competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June.
Competitive Team GIRLS (8+ years)
This is the most advanced level of gymnastics offered at Wings. The training in this program is intense and disciplined, however maintains a positive learning environment for all. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June.
*Please Note: the price of the program includes a one (1) year membership/insurance with Gymnastics BC.
Active Start Co-Ed (4-5 years)
Participants will begin to develop fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, climbing, and rolling. Movement challenges are created for children to explore and resolve, further developing body awareness, agility, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
- Date and Time TBA
Fun, Fitness, and Fundamentals GIRLS (6-7 years)
The main objective of this program is for participants to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills as well as begin to learn gymnastics skills from all four disciplines. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment.
- Date and Time TBA
Movement Essentials BOYS A (6-7 years)
The main objective of this program is for boys to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for lifelong sport participation. The goal is to give the athlete the opportunity to enjoy sport, have fun and develop self-confidence and group/team social interactions in a safe and positive learning environment.
- Date and Time TBA
Movement Essentials BOYS B (8-9-10 years)
The main objective of this program is for older boys to continue to develop and master the fundamental movement skills required for life-long sport participation. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational sport in a fun and positive learning environment.
- Date and Time TBA
Skill Builders GIRLS (8-9-10 years)
In this program, athletes continue to develop more advanced gymnastics skills at their own pace. They will extend and refine agility, balance, coordination, flexibility and develop sound basic skills on large apparatus. The main goal is to ensure successful, ongoing and progressive participation in recreational gymnastics in a fun and positive learning environment.
- Date and Time TBA
Youth Group for BOYS (11+ years)
The main objective of this program is to make gymnastics interesting, challenging and enjoyable for our 11 and up gymnasts. The beginner gymnast is introduced to all of the gymnastics apparatus and will learn all basic skills. The intermediate level gymnast will be challenged at his/her level and will develop more difficult skills at his/her own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. The goal is to make gymnastics a part of the youth's healthy lifestyle. There will be a separate group for boys and girls.
- Date and Time TBA
Youth Group for GIRLS (11+ years)
The main objective of this program is to make gymnastics interesting, challenging and enjoyable for our 11 and up gymnasts. The beginner gymnast is introduced to all of the gymnastics apparatus and will learn all basic skills. The intermediate level gymnast will be challenged at his/her level and will develop more difficult skills at his/her own pace. Coaches will ensure a safe and positive learning environment. The goal is to make gymnastics a part of the youth's healthy lifestyle. There will be a separate group for boys and girls.
- Date and Time TBA
Interclub GIRLS (8+ years)
This program expands the opportunities for athletes at the recreational level. Interclub promotes a creative environment that does not follow traditional competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June.
- Date and Time TBA
Competitive Team GIRLS (8+ years)
This is the most advanced level of gymnastics offered at Wings. The training in this program is intense and disciplined, however maintains a positive learning environment for all. Gymnasts interested in this group can request to be assessed in June.
- Date and Time TBA
*Please Note: the price of the program includes a one (1) year membership/insurance with Gymnastics BC.
2021 - 2022 season information
- Rates are determined by season length.
- The Gymnastics BC Membership is included in the cost of the program. Gymnastics BC insurance fee is non-refundable.
- Late registrations are prorated based on the number of weeks left in the session.
- Refund Policy: There is a $50.00 fee to withdraw from a class that has already started.
- We do not offer makeup classes for missed classes due to illness or for cancelled classes due to inclement weather or unforeseen events.
- All NSF cheques returned to Wings Gymnastics for reason of insufficient funds will be subject to a $25.00 NSF charge.
- Pay by credit card in full or sign up for a payment plan. (30th of each month)
- The club will cover any Active Network fees associated with the use of credit card payment.
- In order to have the convenience of online registering, there is a fee of $4.95 per transaction that is non-refundable and is paid directly to Active Network to offset the cost of providing the service. This fee does NOT go to Wings Gymnastics.