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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics

Our competitive program is designed to develop athletes with strong foundational skills before entering competition. Developmental athletes train with the goal of progressing to the competitive stream when they are technically and physically ready. To ensure athletes are fully prepared, we do not compete Levels 1–2 at our club. These years are focused on developing technical consistency, body awareness, and physical literacy to build a strong foundation before transitioning to formal competition.

To support developmental and compulsory athletes in their early journey, they will participate in three in-house testing events throughout the season. These are designed to:

  • Provide performance opportunities in a low-pressure setting to help athletes get comfortable performing under observation.
  • Allow coaches to assess progress and identify areas of focus with the collected data.
  • Give athletes/families clear goals and feedback in key developmental categories including flexibility, handstands, strength, power, and endurance.

CCP Levels 3–5 are part of the Compulsory stream and are competed in formal competition settings, not in-house, while athletes continue to build consistency and confidence. These levels are essential for preparing gymnasts to eventually move into the optional levels of CCP 6–10. From there, athletes may move into the High Performance (HP) stream, which is designed for those who surpass CCP 10 and have aspirations of competing for Team Canada at national and international levels. Additionally, athletes who reach Level 10 or the HP stream may also pursue opportunities for NCAA scholarships if they wish to continue their gymnastics career during post-secondary studies.

The Xcel stream is designed to provide athletes with more flexibility in their skill selection, allowing routines to be tailored to each athlete’s strengths and developmental needs. While the level requirements are less rigid than in the CCP program, we still maintain high expectations for technical execution and overall performance quality. Athletes are encouraged to progress at their own pace while continuing to meet strong standards for form, consistency, and effort across all events.

It’s important to note that athletes are able to move between the CCP and Xcel streams as needed - being placed in one stream does not mean they will remain there permanently. We will always make placement decisions based on what is in the best interest of each athlete’s development, progress, and long-term success.

Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also Request an Assessment.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics

The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) program is a competitive program that is divided into 6 levels. Each level is based on Gymnastics Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. LTAD ensures the optimal development for gymnasts of all ages, interests and abilities and in all gymnastics disciplines and helps every athlete reach their full potential. 
 
Aspiring gymnasts enter the program between the ages of 6 and 8. At the lower levels of the program athletes learn the basics of MAG, and as they move forward they are taught the skills needed to compete at each level. The higher the level, the harder the elements and skills.
 
Athletes who excel at an earlier age are able to go into the high performance stream which consists of higher difficulty skills and routines. These athletes can eventually be named to the National team.
 
The MAG competitive program runs all year. Lower level athletes train between 6 to 12 hours a week, while the higher level athletes train between 16 to 24 hours a week.
 
Each of the 6 levels correspond to the LTAD program established by Gymnastics Canada:
 
MAG Developmental Program- LTAD 1/LTAD 2/LTAD 3/LTAD 4 
 
  
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also Request an Assessment.

Trampoline & Tumbling

T&T at Ortona, is divided into 3 different sections based on age and skill level. Each program is loosely based on Gymnastics Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework. LTAD ensures the optimal development for gymnasts of all ages, interests and abilities and in all gymnastics disciplines and helps every athlete reach their full potential. There are 8 stages for LTAD, and each Ortona program corresponds to an LTAD stage.
 

FAST Program:

Ortona no longer offers developmental programs specifically for T&T; however, interested athletes can enter into a broader program which teaches skills for either WAG and T&T or MAG and T&T. This allows the athlete to develop a wider range of skills in the sport of gymnastics.
 

Competitive T&T Programs:

Our competitive program has grown over the years, and we are proud to offer athletes the opportunity to compete in T&T competitions across Alberta, Canada and worldwide. Our athletes typically train 9 to 15 hours a week and work on developing strength, flexibility, technique and creating routines for the competitive season. The competitive programs run year round.
 
OGC T&T Pre-Competitive Stream- LTAD 4
This program begins to transition athletes away from artistic events such as the floor and vault and instead focuses athletes on specializing in a T&T discipline such as trampoline, double mini trampoline and tumbling. Athletes begin to learn single flips without any twists.
 
OGC T&T Provincial Competitive Stream- LTAD 5
This program begins to train athletes for competitions and invitational levels to sanctioned
events such as Provincials and Westerns. Athletes begin to learn how to incorporate flips into routines and how to introduce twists and turns into flips.
 
OGC T&T National Competitive Stream- LTAD 6
At this level, athletes begin to compete and travel nationally and internationally at competitions like Nationals and Canada Cup. The program is largely devoted to developing routines for these competitions. Athletes begin to learn double and triple flips.
  
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also Request an Assessment.
 
 
 

Acrobatic Gymnastics

Acrobatic gymnastics, also known as Acro, is a competitive sport that combines elements of gymnastics, dance, and acrobatic skills. It involves partnerships of two to four athletes performing routines that include balance, strength, flexibility, and coordinated teamwork. The routines are choreographed to music, featuring various lifts, throws, and complex poses. 

In this program, your child would work with their partnership to learn the fundamentals of Acro, build bonds with their teammates, and most importantly, have fun! 

Acro Developmental Program- LTAD 1/LTAD 2/LTAD 3/LTAD 4 
 
Interested in a Program?
These programs are invitation only. We also host Tryout dates throughout the year, check out our website for upcoming dates. You can also Request an Assessment.