The High School program allows all levels of athletes to set individual skill goals and build apparatus routines for personal achievement with the opportunity to perform in local events or to represent your High School under BC School Sport competitions. A fun opportunity to improve fitness and skills alongside schoolmates and friends.
All levels are eligible to compete in the BC High School competitions at their appropriate level; represent their school, their team level and the school district. A Zone meet is held in January and the BC High School Sport Provincial Championship meet is held in March.
Want to try High School gymnastics but not compete in the high school level competitions? Check out the Skill Builders program below to continue your skill learning.
KGTC provides a safe, friendly environment with professional coaches to help you learn. Gymnastics can be adapted to be inclusive for everyone, regardless of your ability. What are you waiting for – Join KGTC today!
How do I register? You may register online or in person.
When do I register?
- Classes run in 20 week sessions: fall -winter and spring.
- Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Fall – Winter registration opens in mid-July.
- Spring registration begins with member priority registration in November. General registration begins in mid-December.
- Summer camp registration begins in mid-May.
What to bring to a session? We want athletes to have fun while they learn in a safe and secure environment.
They should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move easily. Leotards are preferable – shorts and t-shirt are great – just ensure that clothes are not too baggy as it may become a danger or too tight to be restrictive. Long hair should be tied back and sock and shoes removed. Jewellery or other items that might cause scratching or become caught in materials must be removed.
KGTC has leotards and shorts available to purchase in the Athlete Boutique.
Food and Drink? A water bottle is permitted. No food or juices are permitted in the sessions unless for medical reasons.
SKILL BUILDERS (11.8 YRS TO 18 YRS)
This is our catchment program for girls over 11.8 years who like to participate in gymnastics once a week but do not have an interest in joining the high school training and goals of that program. This is your opportunity to refine and combine skills on all apparatus. Athletes must be keen to learn, self-motivated to practice and prepared to strengthen physical and motor skills while doing the fundamentals required to advance in skills.
Who is this class for? Girls who are interested in improving their fitness and skill level, working at their individual pace and having fun training with teammates of all ability-levels.
Class info:
- 1.5 hours, once a week.
HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL 1 – 2 (12 YRS AND UP)
Are you interested and self-motivated to take your skills to the next level? Do you have a personal goal for your training? This might just be the program for you. Athletes will set personal goals to reach the requirements in the high school Level 1 and 2 code. Challenge yourself and train with your friends.
Who is this class for? High School Level 1 – 2 is for athletes with little or some gymnastics – dance background and looking for a class that will allow them to learn new skills and combine them into routines.
Class info:
- 2.5 hours, once a week or 5 hours, twice a week.
- Must be enrolled in a high school program to join open gym training on Saturday.
- Open Gym option: Saturdays requires pre-purchase of a punch pass.
HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL 2+ (12 YRS AND UP)
Are you interested and self-motivated to take your skills to the next level? Do you have a personal goal for your training? This might just be the program for you. Athletes will set personal goals to reach the requirements in the high school Level 2 to 4 code. Challenge yourself and train with your friends.
Who is this class for? High School Level 2+ (Advanced Recreational) is for athletes with previous gymnastics and performance experience who are training at the higher skill level and striving to reach advanced skill goals.
Class info:
- 2.5 hours, once a week or 5 hours, twice a week.
- Must be enrolled in a high school program to join open gym training on Saturday.
- Open Gym Option: Saturday requires pre-purchase of a punch pass.
TRAMPOLINE LEVEL 1 (12 YRS AND UP)
The Trampoline Level 1 program focus is on learning foundation and basic skills with body management during flight elements, landings and body coordination. Focus will be on the events of Trampoline, Double Mini and Power Tumbling.
Who is this class for? Athletes wanting to explore trampoline gymnastics and to improve their fitness as they master KGTC steps 1-2 before moving to Level 2. KGTC will contact you should a program change be recommended.
Class info:
- 1 hour, once a week.
- No Trampoline experience required.
- For twice a week participation we recommend adding an artistic program for overall skill development.
TRAMPOLINE LEVEL 2 (12 YRS AND UP)
Designed to build on the strong foundations established in Level 1 with a focus on higher-level skills and eventually inversions (flips). Athletes need to master landings and rotations in preparation for skill development. Fun, improving fitness and fundamentals remain the focus.
Who is this class for? Athletes physically and mentally ready to bounce higher, longer and move into rotations and must have previous trampoline experience. Completed KGTC step 2 is a pre-requisite. The Trampoline Level 2 program is by invitation or assessment only. Please contact Member Services if you have not already received an invitation or if you would like to arrange an assessment for this class.
Class info:
- 1.5 hours, once a week.
- Registration into this program requires previous gymnastics or trampoline experience.
- For twice a week participation we recommend adding an artistic program for overall skill development.
TRAMPOLINE LEVEL 3 (12 YRS AND UP)
Trampoline Level 3 is a program for athletes ready to take flight. Athletes must be keen to learn and refine all basic skills and be motivated to physically and mentally prepare for higher skills. This is a blend of Level 1 and Level 2 skills and more geared for older (teen) athletes.
Who is this class for? All levels and ability of athletes. Will follow KGTC level system from Level 1 and Level 2.
Class info:
- 2 hours, once a week.
- For twice a week participation we recommend adding an artistic program for overall skill development.
INTRO TO POWER TUMBLING
Trampoline and artistic gymnastics athletes are welcome to try power tumbling. Advance from basic floor and tumbling skills to power tumbling. Athletes will work strength, flexibility and overall fitness to improve foundation skills and then add the power and speed.
Who is this class for? Athletes wanting to advance their tumbling skills and who have experience as an artistic athlete or have strong fundamental skills on floor; option to try a competition as well if you are interested.
Class info:
- 1.5 hours, once a week.
- Registration into this program requires previous gymnastics or trampoline experience.