Competitive Program
Goals
To provide the opportunity for each gymnast to reach their full potential.
To provide the opportunity for each gymnast to demonstrate and compete for Horizon Gymnastics Club.
To provide a training facility that is safe and an environment that is conducive to effective training.
To promote overall personal development including self-discipline, motivation, courage, dedication, and good sportsmanship.
To follow the standards established by the Alberta Gymnastics Federation to ensure all technical and program requirements are being met.
Criteria
The Competitive Program is designed for those gymnasts who have demonstrated exceptional talent in gymnastics as well as other qualities which may include: age, ability, determination, flexibility, and competitive spirit.
Gymnasts are normally identified for the Competitive Program by the Competitive Program Director and club coaches through try-outs.
Canadian Competitive Program
1. Developmental Stream
Levels 1-2
It is a developmental program. These levels are meant to prepare and develop the basics for Competing. At this level athletes with perform compulsory routines with requirements at Invitational Meets and Provincial Championships against other gymnasts.
2. Provincial Stream
Levels 3-7
Athletes in this Provincial Stream compete from levels 3-7. These athletes compete at Invitational Meets against other gymnasts. They have routines and requirements to compete at these meets. They compete at Provincial Championships.
Level 8
Athletes at level 8 compete at Invitationals and Provincial Championships. They compete at Trials to Western Canadian Championships for a berth on the Alberta team to Western Canadian Championships.
GEMS Program: Is an entry level program for athletes 8-10 years of age preparing for competitive streams with the goal of entry to higher levels of competition. The focus remains on strong essential basic elements on all events. Athletes in this program compete in Levels 3-7 while in this program.
Canadian Youth Program (formerly called Aspire): Is an advanced level program for athletes 10-11 years of age with the goal of entry to higher levels of competition including the National and High Performance programs. The focus remains on strong essential basic elements on all events as well as the inclusion of key advanced elements.
3. National Stream
Levels 9-10
Athletes at level 9-10 compete at Invitationals and compete for a berth on the Alberta Team to Western Canadian Championships and the Alberta Team to Canadian Championships.
High Performance Athletes
Athletes that are High Performance compete routines and requirements at Invitationals, Elite Canada and National Championships.