Girls Pre-Competitive Training Program
This group consists of girls that have come from either the Advanced
Kindergym Program or by recommendation. The program teaches them the basics on all events, it prepares
them to put together all the required skills for the competitive levels. The program builds up their
strength, flexibility and power. Training usually takes place for two hours at a time. They either
train two or four hours a week.
Training Times for Competitive Gymnasts
Monday 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Friday 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Girls Competitive Training Program
Levels of Coaching at Flicka
KIP & Beginner Level: An introduction to competitive gymnastics with basic routines and low level of
difficulty.
Provincial Level I: A Provincial stream gymnast will compete at this beginners level which provides
semi-compulsory routines at a relatively basic level of difficulty.
Provincial Level II: This level is more difficult and requires and increased training time and
commitment. Routines are optional in content with requirements for difficulties set out by the province.
Provincial Level III: The difficulty and commitment at this level will once again increase.
Provincial Level IV: Highest level in the provincial program. Increased difficulty, commitment and training
times combine to make this level extremely difficult. Gymnasts get to compete in Provincial meets as well as
trying out for Western Canadian Championships.
National and High Performance: The highest level of gymnastics in Canada is the National level and High
Performance program. A relatively few number of Canadian clubs actually have this level of athlete or
the coaching and resources to facilitate this. Here at Flicka we are proud to have gymnasts who are
training in our program and have been developed through our system. This level requires an intense
training regimen with a high level of dedication and commitment from the gymnasts and their families.
Gymnasts who have the abilities to aspire to these most difficult levels will generally start competing
in the program by age 10. The difficulty is very high at this level which means that only a select few
will have the necessary abilities to participate. Gymnasts at this level must be VERY strong and
flexible. Gymnasts will compete at events across Canada including the Canadian Championships each May.
Very few of these gymnasts will be selected for the High Performance program and will be taken to Elite
Canada to try for positions on Canada’s National Team. The expertise needed to prepare gymnasts at
this level is specialized and is what drives the development and direction of all levels of the sport.
Training Times for Competitive Gymnasts
Monday 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 1:00 - 6:00 PM These times are applicable to all
Thursdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM High Performance, National Level
Friday 1:00 - 6:00 PM and Provincial Level 4 Gymnasts
Sunday 9:00 - 2:00 PM
Monday 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 - 9:00 PM These times are applicable to all
Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 PM Provincial Level 1 - 3 as well as
Friday 5:00 - 9:00 PM KIP and Beginner Gymnasts.
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Fees for Competitive and Pre-Competitive Gymnasts:
Fees are payable by cash, post-dated cheques or major credit card.
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