Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)
Home to not one but two Olympians and countless men's and women's National and Provincial athletes, our competitive programs stand out as some of the best in the country. The combination of our talented coaches, 27,000 square foot facility and commitment to coaching athletes to achieve their personal best, has proven to be a winning combination for our team.
Our Philosophy: to enrich the lives of our athletes through competitive sport and to use gymnastics as a vehicle to help them develop life long skills. We strive to place each child in a program where they will encounter success, be challenged and ultimately; derive the most enjoyment from.
*Our competitive program is by try-out or recommendation only.
Developmental 1 (Formerly Tiny Tumblers)
Age: 4-5
Length: 1.5-3 hours/week
This program is ideal for girls 4-5 years of age that are showing above average physical potential, desire to learn, and have lots of energy to spare. Fun is one of the main aspects of the program with emphasis on the joy of gymnastics. Every child develops at their own pace over the season in a positive environment, while developing their confidence , team work, work habits and attentiveness.
Developmental 2 (Formerly Petite Elite)
Age: 5-6
Length: 4-5 hours/week
The focus of this program is to provide girls ages 5-6 with a structured gymnastics class where fun, fitness and fundamentals continue to be a main aspect of the program. Our qualified coaches will help each child develop strength, flexibility and skills on all apparatus (uneven bars, balance beam, floor, vault and trampoline).
Developmental 3 (Formerly Precompetitive)
Age: 6-7
Length: 6-8 hours/week
The Precompetitive program is a stepping stone towards our Competitive programs. Girls ages 6 and 7 who are keen on improving their base skills will also be introduced to more advanced drills to further prepare them towards competing on one of our competitive teams. This program requires a certain amount of dedication and work ethic and is a good determinant if competitive gymnastics is a good fit for your child.
Developmental 4 (Invitational)
Age: 7-9
Length: 9-12 hours/week
The Invitational Program is for those girls who have met the requirements to begin competing in Levels 1&2 of the Compulsory Program as determined by Gymnastics Ontario. The goal of this program is to further develop their physical skills and continue the process of developing their mental attributes in order to attend a minimum of 2 competitions toward the end of the season (March-June).
For more information on the Developmental WAG Program or to schedule an assessment please contact our Developmental Coordinator, Andrea Lauzon at andrea@ottawagymnasticscentre.ca
Xcel
Age: 7+
Duration: Bronze & Silver-3 hrs 2x per week, Gold+-4 hrs 2/3x per week
Pre-Requisite: Recommendation or Competitive equivalent level
The XCEL program provides an opportunity for athletes of varying abilities, ages and commitment
levels to enjoy all the benefits that gymnastics has to offer. It is ideal for athletes who have a passion for the sport and the desire to have a competitive experience. XCEL classes will be offered annually from September to June.
Athletes in the XCEL program will develop skills and routines that reflect their individual abilities on each event. They will be provided 3 opportunities to showcase and compete their routines throughout the season. Each gymnast will showcase/compete in one of 3 levels as per the XCEL program rules (Bronze, Silver or Gold).
For more information on the Xcel Program or to schedule an assessment please contact our Xcel Coordinator, Kerry James at kerry@ottawagymnasticscentre.ca
Compulsory Competitive
Age: 9 and up
Length: 12-18 hours/week
The Compulsory Competitive Program is geared toward girls ages 9 and up who have met the required skills for junior Olympic (JO) Level 3 or above as determined by Gymnastics Ontario. The girls train 12, 16 or 18 hours per week. Compulsory Competitive athletes are required to participate in three mandatory “qualifying” competitions over the season. After the third meet, their best two all-around scores will be averaged and they will be placed on a ranking list with all other athletes in the province who are of the same age and level. Those girls who rank in the top 60% (roughly) will be offered an opportunity to compete at the Level 3-5 Provincial Championships in late May or early June. Athletes in this program are expected to attend Provincial Championships if they qualify and any additional training camps as determined by Gymnastics Ontario and/or the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre. Additionally, the girls may be offered a 4th optional competition to participate in if they so choose.
Optional Competitive
Age: 9 and up
Length: 15-20 hours/week
The Optional Competitive Program is for athletes ages 9+ who have met the requirements to compete in the Junior Olympic (JO) Levels 6-10 as determined by gymnastics Ontario. The girls train 3,4 or 5 times per week for 5 or 5.25 hours each time. Optional Competitive athletes are required to participate in three mandatory “qualifying” competitions over the season. After the third meet, their best two all-around scores will be averaged and they will be placed on a ranking list with all other athletes in the province who are of the same age and level. Those girls who rank in the top 40% (roughly) will be offered an opportunity to compete at Provincial Championships in April. Athletes in this program are expected to attend Provincial Championships if they qualify and any additional training camps as determined by Gymnastics Ontario and/or the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre. Additionally, the girls may be offered a 4th optional competition to participate in if they so choose.
National Competitive
Age: 9 and up
Length: 20+ hours/week
The National Competitive Program is for athletes ages 8+ who have met or have the potential to develop the requirements needed to participate in Gymnastics Canada’s Aspire and High Performance Programs. The girls will train 4 or 5 times per week for 5.25 hours each time (depending on their age). Athlete’s in the National Competitive Program are expected to attend all competitions, screening activities and training camps as determined by Gymnastics Canada, Gymnastics Ontario and the Ottawa Gymnastics Centre.
For more details on the competitive program please contact our WAG Program Coordinator, Nausikaa, directly at naus@ottawagymnasticscentre.ca.