Beginning the SPORT Journey
Gymnastics is the foundation for all physical activity and sports. The Developmental Boys & Girls Programs are annual programs by invitation only on a year to year basis. The programs provide a solid base for the development of physical literacy ensuring that young athletes are well-equipped and confident to pursue gymnastics or another sport that may be more suited to them.
WORKING AND LEARNING TOGETHER ON THE TRADITIONAL UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE XʷMƏΘKʷƏY̓ƏM (MUSQUEAM), SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH (SQUAMISH) AND SƏLILWƏTAꞭ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) NATIONS
DEVLOPMENTAL BOYS & GIRLS
BEGINNING THE SPORT JOURNEY
Gymnastics is the foundation for all physical activity and sports. The Developmental Boys & Girls Programs are annual programs by invitation only on a year to year basis. The programs provide a solid base for the development of physical literacy ensuring that young athletes are well-equipped and confident to pursue gymnastics or another sport that may be more suited to them. Membership in this program requires an annual training commitment (August - June) with modified training during holidays.
AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT
Physical preparation - strength, flexibility, agility, balance and coordination
Cognitive development - space and body awareness, establishing patterning and problem solving
Social development- confidence, communication, self-awareness and managing emotions
TRAINING
The Developmental Girls & Boys Program trains at the Millennium facility. Attendance, attitude, coachability, work ethic, physical and skill testing throughout the year will be used to assess the athlete suitability to continue in the program.
