Competitive 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.