Class Descriptions: Recreational Airdrie Edge Club Fall Session 2015 At Airdrie Edge, we strive to deliver quality recreational programs to inspire gymnasts at all levels of ability and experience. We teach correct techniques to enable our gymnasts to build complex and challenging skills. Recreational gymnasts participate for the benefits of the activity rather than to distinguish themselves in competition. is a fun and useful sport whether you are crosstraining, want to go to higher levels or are interested in becoming more awesome. Table of Contents: 2: Early Learners 3: Early Learners Chart 4: Beginner/Introductory Programs 5: Intermediate Programs 6: Advanced Programs 7: Drop-in, Workshops & Parties 8: FAQ and Contact Information
Early Learners (Ages 18 months 7 years) Early Learners: Gymbaby, Supertot, Dinosaurs to Superstars and Kindersonic Academy 2 Gymbaby Parented gymnastics 18-30* Months *Note: Gymbaby age has been nudged up for young 2s 30 minutes per week, Physical Literacy and Exploration Your Gymbaby participates with you in this baby-amazing, parent-assisted, coach-led class. Gymbaby is all about inspiration and discovery in a gymnastics environment. Each Gymbaby attends with their own safeguarding adult aged 18 and up. With you at their side we personalize the challenge and focus for each child. We recommend that your child be walking to get the most out of Gymbaby. Supertots Parented gymnastics 24 months to under 5 50 minutes per week and Physical Literacy Your Supertot participates with you in this fun, and sometimes silly, parent-assisted, instructor-led class. Supertots is all about the playful side of gymnastics and physical activity. Each Supertot attends with their own safeguarding adult aged 18 and up. With you at their side we strive to personalise the challenge for each child. Supertots practice gymnastics basics along with other useful skills: climbing, throwing, catching and kicking! Supertots is also suitable for children aged 4 to under 5 who need parental support when it comes to joining in on gymnastics class. Dinosaurs to Superstars Independent gymnastics 4 years to under 7 Dinosaurs to Superstars ( Dinosaurs for short) is about the first 4 levels of our independent Early-Learner gymnastics program: Kindersaurus, KinderRocket, KinderPlanet and KinderStar! Children attend on their own. Skills, imaginative activities and tricky challenges inspire our Dinosaurs to go faster, higher and stronger! When children turn 6 they can transfer to the matching level or they can continue with Early Learners until they turn 7. Kindersonic Academy Independent gymnastics 4 years to under 7 Prerequisite: completed Kinderstar or 2. Kindersonic Academy continues from Dinosaurs to keep our Early Learners progressing in KinderSonic, KinderGalaxy and KinderAcademy levels. When children turn 6 they can transfer to the matching level or they can continue in Early Learners until they turn 7. Kindersonic Academy is a good choice for skilled 6 year-olds who love the Early Learner way of gymnastics! More about Dinosaurs and Kindersonic Academy on the next page.
More About: Dinosaurs to Superstars and Kindersonic Academy 3 KinderSaurus: Building the basics. Dinosaurs, K-Academy and connections: The Skill Levels Connect Dinosaurs To Superstars Age 4 to under 7 skills and training habits. 4 Beginner levels: KinderSaurus to KinderStar. Progression by skill. KinderRocket: Practicing the basics. Good news, you don t always have to start at level 1 when you re old enough for. Early Learner levels are based on the same skills as their matching levels: KinderPlanet = 1 KinderStar = 2 KinderSonic = 3 KinderGalaxy = 4 KinderAcademy = 5 KinderPlanet burgundy 1 Kindersonic Academy, age 4 to under 7 skills and training habits. 3 levels, continuing from Kinderstar or 2 (red). KinderStar red 2 KinderSonic tan 3 KinderGalaxy bronze 4 KinderAcademy purple 5 Age 6+ Beginner (level 1) to Advanced (level 12) skills and training habits Progression by skill.
for Life (Ages 6 & up) Beginner/Introductory Program. Gymnasts learn fundamental skills and gymnastics training habits. Classes include those who have never done gymnastics before as well as gymnasts who are just about ready to move on to intermediate. Each class is. 4 Ages 6-8 is about the traditional/artistic events: vault, bars, beam, floor, pommel horse and parallel bars. In the first levels, boys and girls practice the same skills. levels 1-3: Introduction to Artistic Ages 6 & up Ages 8 & up The 6&up age-grouping makes it easier for families to arrange their gymnastics schedule. The 8&over age-grouping makes it possible for older beginners to work together. Generally, they can finish the first two or three levels in one session. Homeschooler s Ages 6 & up Levels 1-6. A multi-level class on a home-schooling schedules Siblings under the age of six can join but they ll need to 1) be at least 4 years old and 2) make arrangements through the front office to register. Levels 1-3: Introduction to Trampoline Ages 6-8 Ages 6 &up Ages 8 &up is about the three trampoline events: trampoline, double mini-trampoline and power tumbling. builds skills, training habits, endurance, balance, strength, perseverance and safety for a high-flying sport. The 6&up age grouping makes it easier for families to arrange their gymnastics schedule. The 8&over age grouping makes it possible for older beginners to work together. Freestyle Academy: Introduction to Parkour, Trampoline & Ages 6-8 Freestyle parkour, trampoline and gymnastics for younger participants. Academy participants use the Freestyle 1 curriculum. Freestyle Level 1-2: Introduction to Parkour, Trampoline & Ages 8 &up Parkour techniques of travelling over, under and around obstacles are intensified through the mastery of gymnastics tips and tricks. Apparatus includes bars, tumbling, trampoline, double minitramp, walls and a variety of interesting things to vault over. Expect to spend a few sessions at Freestyle Level 1. Gymnasts who complete Freestyle Level 1 can move on to Freestyle 2, level 5 or level 5.
for Life (Ages 6 & up) Intermediate Program. Gymnasts have learned the first basics and are ready to try more complex skills. Refined technique becomes more important. the time they re ready to move on to advanced, intermediate gymnasts have mastered a challenging set of core skills. 5 levels 4-5: Intermediate Artistic or by age 12 & over Strengthen handstands, straighten cartwheels and swing up to the bars with confidence. splits into Men s and Women s gymnastics s at level 5. Boys develop skills for pommels and p-bars whereas girls focus on beam. The apparatus in common are vault and floor. Passing level 5 qualifies you to sign up for the Handsprings and Flips Level 1 class. Make arrangements through the front office to register if you re a 12&over beginner. levels 6-8: Intermediate Artistic levels 4-5: Intermediate Trampoline levels 6-8: Intermediate Trampoline Handsprings & Flips: Level 1: Tumbling Development Handsprings & Flips: Level 2: Intermediate Tumbling Aerial Arts Academy: Aerial Silks and Performance or by age 12 & over Passed or level 5. Ages 8-10 1.5 hours per week gets more technical, challenging and powerful! Work through the steps to learn hurdles and round-offs, front and backsprings, circles and swings on bars and handspring vaults. Master your front and back drops. Strengthen your tumbling basics, learn flip fundamentals and gain control of your jumps. Passing level 5 qualifies you to sign up for the Handsprings and Flips Level 1 class. Make arrangements through the front office to register if you re a 12&over beginner. 1.25 hours per week Learn forward and back handsprings, forward and back flips. Join skills together to make powerful combinations. Develop and extend five tumbling skills: handstand, frontspring, backspring, front tuck and back tuck. Gymnasts learn to perform key tumbling skills by themselves with good technique. Continue to strengthen key tumbling skills and put them to work with variations and combinations. The ultimate goal is to learn a round-off back handspring. Prerequisite: can do an unassisted backspring on trampoline or down cheese mat. 30 minutes per week The art of climbing up fabric, turning upside-down and coming back down in spectacular ways. Aerial Arts Academy introduces the skills and training habits of aerial acrobatics to the under 10s. They follow the Aerial Arts Level 1 curriculum Aerial Arts Level 1-2: Aerial Silks and Performance Ages 10 &up No previous gymnastics experience is needed. If you love swinging on the monkey bars or climbing walls, then you have what it takes. Level 1 and Level 2 aerialists practice together. Aerial Arts is based on a series of movements first learned at floor level (Level 1), them moved higher into the sky (Level 2). Aerialists will create an act for presentation at the end of the session. No previous experience is required.
for Life (Ages 6 & up) Advanced Program. Advanced trcreational gymnasts are self-motivated and dedicated. Their skills are increasingly complex, daring and well-performed. They often sign up for more than one class. Or, they have other fitness activities outside of the gym to support the physical preparation it takes to be successful. levels 9-12 Advanced Artistic levels 8+ Advanced Trampoline Freestyle: Level 2-3 Intermediate & Advanced Parkour Handsprings & Flips: Advanced Tumbling Full-year Jumpgym Ages 10 &up : completed 4, 4 or Freestyle 1 Ages 10&up Ages 10 &up: Prerequisite: Passed Level 8 OR Passed Level 8 OR Passed Handsprings Flips Level 2 OR Is a Former Jumpgym Team Member. 2.0 hours per week Do you love gymnastics and want the challenge of s top levels? Pass level 12 and you will join the ranks of the Alberta Federation s Top Bananas! Glide kips. Flyaways. Backsprings to back tucks. Wow! 1.5 or 1.75 hours per week Do you love the trampoline events and want the challenge of s s top levels? Pass level 12 and you will join the ranks of the Alberta Federation s Top Bananas! Front 3/4 ballouts. Whips. Back fulls. Fantastic! Level-up for more intense Freestyle challenges! Work on Level 2 or go for Level 3: Flyaways, flips, wall-runs and spectacular vaults. A challenging class for people who love tumbling. Add power with combinations, whips and twists! Particularly recommended for and gymnasts who want to go for the top levels. Prerequisite: can do an unassisted round-off backspring. 1.5 hours per week. September 2015 to June 2016 The Jumpgym Team is an exciting opportunity for recreational, non-competitive gymnasts to finesse their skills, be part of a team, and perform gymnastics routines at events. Skills such as power tumbling, precision tumbling, expressive movement and acrobatics are combined for enjoyable presentation in front of an audience. It takes skill and dedication. In the fall, gymnasts will develop individual and group routines for presentation. The routines will focus on artistic or trampoline gymnastics depending on the background. In the winter and spring sessions, the focus will be on the Alberta Gymfest (in Edmonton). Please keep in mind that attendance at events is mandatory since the purpose of this group is to perform at events. Parents also need to keep in mind that in addition to training fees members need to purchase a team suit and pay for Gymfest. Other events requiring transportation and entry fees may be added to the schedule. We do our best to keep these costs down. Gymnasts under the age of 10 who meet the Jumpgym skill prerequisites are welcome to request an assessment to see if Jumpgym is a good choice for them. Jumpgym members are required to register for at least one other Airdrie Edge class in addition to Jumpgym. 6
for Life Drop-in, Workshops and Parties! 7 Ages 15&up (On the day of Drop-in) A structured 10 minute warm-up then 50 minutes of supervised practice. The focus is on gymnastics skill development, safety and awesome fun. Drop-in Practice Do you have to be a gymnast to attend Drop-in? No! If you re interested and reasonably fit, we encourage: Adventurous first-timers Dedicated regulars Former gymnasts Parkour enthusiasts Athletes from other sports Note: Drop-in members under age 18 must have a signed waiver for the current season (July 2015-June 2016) on file. Waivers must be signed in-person at the gym by the participant s parent or guardian. Any Age We inspire participants with structured yet thrilling workshops, tailored to the age and interests of participants. Group Workshops: Schools (K-12), Community Groups, Corporate Events Activities can include: Artistic gymnastics (vault, bars, beam, rings, parallel bars, pommels) Trampoline gymnastics (trampoline, power tumbling, double-mini tramp) Aerial silks Parkour exhibitions Coaches lead all aspects of the workshop. Expectations are clearly outlined and instruction is given on the apparatus. All activities are supervised. Workshops are typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Depending on availability, we can accommodate longer sessions or create a workshop series. Any Age The Airdrie Edge provides fun filled, action-packed birthday parties! Birthday Parties and Family Events Two or more of our trained coaches will guide your party through an hour of gymnastics and trampoline activities. Activities are always age appropriate and flexible. Birthday packages include 1 hour in the gym and 45 minutes in the upstairs party area.
8 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions... Who trains gymnastics coaches? Our coaches are trained and certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Who supervises coaches? It depends on the coach. New coaches are generally under the direct supervision of a senior coach. More experienced coaches watch each other. Each program has a head coach to make sure this happens. How can I become a coach? Talk to the head coach. You will start by volunteering and shadowing classes. It is important to find out if you enjoy coaching. Also, to get feedback on whether you are suitable to be a coach. After that there is a series of courses to take. The minimum age to volunteer is 12. The minimum age for coaching and taking courses is 15. How can I contact my child s coach? For a quick word, the end of the class is the best time. Just wait at the gate where gymnasts exit and catch the coach s attention. For a longer talk, you can arrange in advance: email the coach through the head coach or the front office. We can often arrange for someone to cover a coach s warm-up so the coach can speak to you. I lost my notice. How can I find out what was on it? Notices will be posted on airdrieedge.com. I have a comment, question or a concern. Email the head coach or the front office. If the matter is urgent, speak to any staff member. More questions? Check out the rest of the Rec FAQ at airdrieedge.com. Contact: Front office/registration/accounts: info@airdrieedge.com or (403) 948-7769 Rec programs/rec head coach: robyn.fox@airdrieedge.com