Competitive Program Information
Team Overview
Girls Excel
The Excel Teams is for girls Ages 6 and up (Excel Jr. and Sr.), training 2 days/week, 1.5 hours/training session for a total of 3 hours/week. All excel members will participate in a year-end "In-house" competition. This event is not judged and is a strictly fun day where the gymnasts get to show off all they have been working on through out the year. Commitment is required for 1 gymnastics season. Excel Boys
This advanced and more challenging program is designed for the child who has a desire to spend more time doing gymnastics or for any gymnast working on levels 4 to 8 and beyond. As the skill level increases, it is essential that more time is spent practicing. There are 2 Super Boys programs - 90 min, 2 times per week and 3 hrs, 2 times per week. Progressive Teams:
The Progressive Team is designed for gymnasts ages 6-8, training 6-20 hours per week. Girls in these groups are eligible to work towards the opportunity to participate in 1-3 competitions per year in the GTA. Team Philosophy: |
Travel Team:
The Travel Team is designed for gymnasts age 8+, training 20 hours per week. In order to be eligible to be part of the Travel Team, gymnasts must be attain a minimum of Level 7 requirements. Girls on the Travel Team are eligible to compete in 4 competitions per year in Canada and the USA. Elite Team:
The Elite Team is for National Level (Aspire, Novice, Junior and Senior) athletes ages 10+, training 25+ hours per week. Girls are eligible to compete in 4+ competitions per year in Canada and Internationally. Invitational Teams:
The Invitational Teams are designed for gymnasts ages 7+, training 6 or 12 hours per week. Girls in these groups are eligible to compete in 1-3 competitions per year in the GTA. |
Women’s Team
Our general philosophy is what we call an ‘athlete first’ philosophy. All our decisions are made on what we feel is best for the overall development of each of our gymnasts. Each of our competitive streams also has been given an individual philosophical framework to guide learning and development.
Progressive Team
Our progressive programs are designed to foster strength, flexibility and a solid foundation for skill development. For gymnasts born in 2019 or before, they will have the opportunity to compete in the JO systems in levels 1-6 or in an ODP competition. Meets for progressive gymnasts are held within Ontario only.
Invitational Team
Our invitational programs are challenging, enjoyment-driven program. Gymnasts in these programs strive to
achieve their own personal goals as well as move through the Xcel System (Bronze, Silver, Gold) as they
show proficiency in the required elements. This program is designed to offer an environment for athletes to achieve their individual desired skill level in a very supportive and tailored manner. It allows flexibility for those athletes who do fit into the required elements in the JO program or do not want to compete in the more intense provincial level of competition. Meets for invitational gymnasts are held within Ontario.
Provincial Team Philosophy
JO Levels 3-8
Our provincial program is a challenging environment for gymnasts to explore their limits within the fundamental levels of the provincial qualifying system. Athletes in this program will compete in JO levels 3-8 as they show proficiency in the required elements. Gymnasts in this program strive to achieve their own personal goals while competing provincially. Meets for the provincial team are held in Ontario. The provincial teams may also be given the opportunity to participate in our club travel meet should one be offered during the season.
JO Levels 8-10
Our JO 8-10 athletes are referred to as our select team. This program is for athletes in the aspire programs and advanced JO levels 8-10. This program puts a high emphasis on enjoyment of competitive gymnastics while rewarding gymnasts through experiences provincially, nationally and in North America. It allows gymnasts to develop their physical abilities and proficiency of skill through constant and steady progress. This program is an athlete driven program where the pace of learning is set based on comfort and ability of the gymnasts.
JO 9-10
Athletes in these levels are recognized as our Aptitude team. In this program, the goal is striving for excellence in the sport of gymnastics. Athletes eligible for this program must meet all expectations of the select team and show an exemplary level of commitment, desire and determination as well as very high level of proficiency in mandated requirements and execution. Athletes in this program will be required to follow a set development plan in order to maintain their aptitude team status. Competitions for these athletes may include provincial, national and within North America. Athletes in this program may also be eligible for selected teams, extra training and special training camps as needed. Successful gymnasts in this program may be in a position to obtain a full NCAA scholarship at their end of the career.
National Novice / Junior National / Senior National
The HP Aptitude team is a program that embodies the goal of performing gymnastics at a world-class level. In addition, gymnasts will aim to become members of the Canadian National team. They will strive for being involved in international travel representing Canada on an international stage. Gymnasts successful in this program will also be in a position to obtain full NCAA scholarships as their Elite career comes to fruition. Athletes in this program will be required to follow a set development plan in order to maintain Elite team status. The High Performance Aptitude/ Elite Team Philosophy has produced Elite, National team members since it began dating back to 2006. Appropriate focus and opportunities will continue to be given to athletes that show they could follow this pattern. These opportunities include extra training, training camps, and separate competitions from peers.
Our general philosophy is what we call an ‘athlete first’ philosophy. All our decisions are made on what we feel is best for the overall development of each of our gymnasts. Each of our competitive streams also has been given an individual philosophical framework to guide learning and development.
Progressive Team
Our progressive programs are designed to foster strength, flexibility and a solid foundation for skill development. For gymnasts born in 2019 or before, they will have the opportunity to compete in the JO systems in levels 1-6 or in an ODP competition. Meets for progressive gymnasts are held within Ontario only.
Invitational Team
Our invitational programs are challenging, enjoyment-driven program. Gymnasts in these programs strive to
achieve their own personal goals as well as move through the Xcel System (Bronze, Silver, Gold) as they
show proficiency in the required elements. This program is designed to offer an environment for athletes to achieve their individual desired skill level in a very supportive and tailored manner. It allows flexibility for those athletes who do fit into the required elements in the JO program or do not want to compete in the more intense provincial level of competition. Meets for invitational gymnasts are held within Ontario.
Provincial Team Philosophy
JO Levels 3-8
Our provincial program is a challenging environment for gymnasts to explore their limits within the fundamental levels of the provincial qualifying system. Athletes in this program will compete in JO levels 3-8 as they show proficiency in the required elements. Gymnasts in this program strive to achieve their own personal goals while competing provincially. Meets for the provincial team are held in Ontario. The provincial teams may also be given the opportunity to participate in our club travel meet should one be offered during the season.
JO Levels 8-10
Our JO 8-10 athletes are referred to as our select team. This program is for athletes in the aspire programs and advanced JO levels 8-10. This program puts a high emphasis on enjoyment of competitive gymnastics while rewarding gymnasts through experiences provincially, nationally and in North America. It allows gymnasts to develop their physical abilities and proficiency of skill through constant and steady progress. This program is an athlete driven program where the pace of learning is set based on comfort and ability of the gymnasts.
JO 9-10
Athletes in these levels are recognized as our Aptitude team. In this program, the goal is striving for excellence in the sport of gymnastics. Athletes eligible for this program must meet all expectations of the select team and show an exemplary level of commitment, desire and determination as well as very high level of proficiency in mandated requirements and execution. Athletes in this program will be required to follow a set development plan in order to maintain their aptitude team status. Competitions for these athletes may include provincial, national and within North America. Athletes in this program may also be eligible for selected teams, extra training and special training camps as needed. Successful gymnasts in this program may be in a position to obtain a full NCAA scholarship at their end of the career.
National Novice / Junior National / Senior National
The HP Aptitude team is a program that embodies the goal of performing gymnastics at a world-class level. In addition, gymnasts will aim to become members of the Canadian National team. They will strive for being involved in international travel representing Canada on an international stage. Gymnasts successful in this program will also be in a position to obtain full NCAA scholarships as their Elite career comes to fruition. Athletes in this program will be required to follow a set development plan in order to maintain Elite team status. The High Performance Aptitude/ Elite Team Philosophy has produced Elite, National team members since it began dating back to 2006. Appropriate focus and opportunities will continue to be given to athletes that show they could follow this pattern. These opportunities include extra training, training camps, and separate competitions from peers.
Training Duration
The Competitive Programs run on 10 - 12 month training schedules. Once selected into the program, each athlete is placed into a group based on factors that include age, ability, and skill level. Every gymnast is carefully placed in a group where, in the opinion of the coaches, they will be challenged without feeling overwhelmed and will best progress to attain success. Gymnasts in these programs train in between 3 and 30 hours/week.
As gymnasts progress in their development, training hours may also increase to allow for further physical and skill development while decreasing the risk of injury. The more advanced skills require body conditioning and physical preparation. As such, an 8 year old gymnast may train up to 16+ hours/week and an elite level accomplished gymnast (12+ years) may train up to 30 hours/week.
A note about elite level training: Out of 1000 Recreational participants, less than 5 will progress to the Elite level. Only a few kids have the physical, emotional, and psychological characteristics (focus, determination, competitive spirit, hard work ethic, patience, etc.) that are required for elite gymnastics. At Revolution, it is the coaches role to assist each gymnast in reaching her maximum potential with the realization that each gymnast is ultimately responsible for hew own progress, and ultimately, her own success.
As gymnasts progress in their development, training hours may also increase to allow for further physical and skill development while decreasing the risk of injury. The more advanced skills require body conditioning and physical preparation. As such, an 8 year old gymnast may train up to 16+ hours/week and an elite level accomplished gymnast (12+ years) may train up to 30 hours/week.
A note about elite level training: Out of 1000 Recreational participants, less than 5 will progress to the Elite level. Only a few kids have the physical, emotional, and psychological characteristics (focus, determination, competitive spirit, hard work ethic, patience, etc.) that are required for elite gymnastics. At Revolution, it is the coaches role to assist each gymnast in reaching her maximum potential with the realization that each gymnast is ultimately responsible for hew own progress, and ultimately, her own success.
Competitive Program Mobility Chart
Competition Eligibility and Requirements
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