Competitive Programs

Clarington Gymnastics Academy is pleased to offer a wide range of Competitive Programs. Our Interclub to Provincial Programs are specifically aimed towards athletes who are ready to be trained for a higher level. All of our Competitive Coach's are Nationally Certified under the National Coaching Certificate Program and have unique qualities for developing athletes.

Pre-Competitive Programs

Our Pre-Competitive Programs are divided into different stages and groups for development. We focus on training, development, technique & presentation. They train 3 - 16 hours a week and attend Invitational Meets as well as Ontario Development Events (ODP) throughout the year.

Elite JrCise is for 5 & 6 year olds who show above average athletic ability for their age. This program prepares young athletes for entrance into Pre-Competitive or Interclub Levels. They train 3 hrs a week.

Petite Elites 6 & 9 hour programs. This program was designed for athletes that require a more challenging setting. It provides a higher level of training. These athletes are striving to advance into a higher level.

Advanced Pre-Competitive 12/16 hour programs is for 7 - 10yrs At this level athletes are striving for more strength power and endurance. They are working towards the Provincial/National Streams.

Interclub Programs

Our Interclub Stream consists of athletes who are above average athletic ability for their age. They focus on development, strength, flexibility and skills. They train 6 - 12 hours a week and attend Invitational Meets as well as ODP Events throughout the year.

6 hour Introductory Program

This is an introductory level for athletes ages 7 - 9yrs. The focus on increasing their strength, presentation and ability. This prepares them for entrance into a higher level.

9/12 hour Interclub Program

Athletes at this level are our most advanced Interclub athletes ranging in ages 8yrs & up. They are working on more difficulty within their training. They are also striving for a higher level or may be happy training where they are!

Provincial Elite Programs

Our Elite levels are for the most advanced gymnasts who are striving for higher levels or the National Stream. The focus on skill development, strength, endurance and power! They train 12 - 20 + hour a week and range in ages 9yrs & up.

They attend 3 Ontario Provincial Qualifier Meets to achieve a qualifying score to attend the Ontario Provincial Championship, Elite Ontario and Eastern Canadian Championships. They also attend the Ontario Tour Selection, Invitational Meets and Training Camps through the year.

Elite 12/16 ages 9 & up training 12 -16 hours a week At this level athletes are working on routine perfection as well as skill perfection. They are experience gymnasts with goals and a competitive edge. They have a training schedule that includes dance, trampoline and tumbling with intensive training on all events. Athletes are gaining experience to move to a higher level.

Elite 20 & up

These athletes are gearing up for a higher level with intensive training schedules. There focus is on developing higher-level skills and ability while maintaining their strength, power endurance and flexibility and presentation. However, they are still all great students in school with achieving about average grades. A couple of Clarington athletes were featured in the Faces of the Future for 2006 http://www.durhamregion.com/

We are very proud of all of our athletes here at Clarington from the Jr.Elites to the Highest Provincial athletes!!

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All our Coaching Staff are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (N.C.C.P) and are members of Gymnastics Ontario.

Our CIT’s for this year our Emma, Danielle and Leanne