Foundations

The Foundations program is designed to offer participants the benefits of gymnastics while setting a foundation for the following two key elements:

a.       Active participation in sport/any physical activity for life

b.       Physical literacy (physical competence, motivation and confidence, and knowledge and understanding) Source: Sport for Life

The goal is to learn and build on the fundamentals of gymnastics by using professional artistic gymnastics equipment and the core elements of the sport, while learning important life skills and having fun.

The Challenger Program is the name of the foundations program and is separated into age groups (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Teen). i.e. participants register in classes as per their age group. Based on the coach’s assessment in the first class, each participant works towards a goal/skill set that is expected to be achieved based on the level they are already at.

  • Each age group is further diversified into eight (8) levels, based on skills achieved across different apparatus

  • A participant is required to achieve a minimum set of skills with perfection in order to advance onto another skill set/level within the group/class. This means that in any given group/class, participants will be training/progressing at different skill levels.

  • This program aims to strengthen the teamwork while creating an opportunity for each to see what they can aspire to! Coaches evaluate and work with skill levels of individuals on progress sheets to adequately challenge them!

Coach to participant ratio: 1:8/10

This program opens for registration in semesters and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. When registering, please choose the class that corresponds best to the *age of the participant at the time of program commencement.

  • Classes are offered multiple days and times throughout the week. The member/parent can select one class they wish to register in.

  • Fall: September to January Spring: February to June Summer: July and August

  • All classes are co-ed unless specified otherwise.

  • Challenger classes are open to all for registration - irrespective of a participants’ skill ability. There are no try outs /assessments required to register in these classes. Therefore, members may notice that a class may have a mix of beginners and advanced learners.

*age - at the time of program commencement.

Junior Challenger

Age: 5 - 6 years (at program commencement)
Duration: 1hr 25min; Once a week semester-based registration

No previous experience required

Intermediate Challenger

Age: 7 - 9 years (at program commencement)
Duration: 1hr 25min; Once a week - semester-based registration

No previous experience required

Senior Challenger

Age: 10 - 12 years (at program commencement)
Duration: 1hr 55min; Once a week - semester-based registration

No previous experience required

Teen Challenger

Age: 13 - 17 years (at program commencement)
Duration: 1hr 55min; Once a week - semester-based registration

No previous experience required

Items to note:
a. All classes are subject to change or cancellation based on enrollment and coach availability
b. Parents will be advised at least 3 days in advance of start of class if there is any cancellation
c. Progress reports will be available to view on member/parent account on our registration portal towards the end of the semester

Want to attend classes two times a week? check out our Superchievers class.

NOTE: parents can also choose to register in two classes of the same category. However, for safety reasons, and to allow for proper skill progressions, members must choose classes that are at least one day apart. Members must not register in classes where classes are back to back or where class times overlap.

Want to go a step further? Register for Try Outs to see if a Team program is for you. See this page to explore further.

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