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
MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
Men's Team Program (MAG)
Each level and age group has specific requirements. Age Categories are determined by birth year and sometimes a specific date within a birth year. Competitive category is determined by technical staff. Regular attendance, progress and participation at competitions and other activities is required.
MAG COMPETITIVE LEVELS
Provincial Pathway
This program was adopted from the United States. Phoenix has implemented this program starting at level 6.
There are opportunities to compete for positions on provincial teams (i.e. Western Canadian Championships, BC Games). Training costs are dependent on the number of training hours per week and the number of local and away competitions chosen by the technical staff.
Athletes will compete based on readiness and at the discretion of the coaches.
National Stream Pathway: Aspire, Canadian Junior, and Senior
Elite athletes work on a four-year plan known as the Olympic Games Cycle (Quadrennial). Athletes who aspire to compete at the international level must meet several key factors, including age eligibility, routine content, and ability to perform under pressure.
Athletes with dual citizenship may be asked or choose to represent a country other than Canada. High-performance athletes who are not on a National Team may still have opportunities to compete internationally on behalf of their club. Coaches will determine which competitions will benefit these athletes in their pursuit of excellence, including opportunities for NCAA recruitment.
The Elite Pathway consists of four categories of competition:
spire
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Aspire 13-14
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Junior 15-16
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Junior 17-18
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Canadian Senior
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Senior Next Gen18-20
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Senior 21+
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Competition Requirements by Category
Aspire: Athletes in this category compete at Elite Canada and Canadian Championships as part of their development toward Junior and Senior levels.
Canadian Junior & Senior: Athletes in these categories are required to compete at Elite Canada and Canadian Championships.
Athletes will compete based on readiness, with final competition selection at the coaches’ discretion.
2022 COMPETITION SEASON
