Taiso Gymnastics Club
Class Descriptions
Mini Movers (Under 5 years old)
Parent & Toddler
This class is for 2 year olds and newly turned 3 year olds that are exploring their independence, but still need the help of one of their parents, guardians or adult. This is a 45 minute class, once per week where the coach guides the Parent & Toddler team through various activities on the pre-school sized equipment. Parent, guardian, or adult will be actively helping child.
The goal is to teach the toddlers to listen, follow direction, stay with the group, and have fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 2 years old by the second class of the session.
This class is for 2 year olds and newly turned 3 year olds that are exploring their independence, but still need the help of one of their parents, guardians or adult. This is a 45 minute class, once per week where the coach guides the Parent & Toddler team through various activities on the pre-school sized equipment. Parent, guardian, or adult will be actively helping child.
The goal is to teach the toddlers to listen, follow direction, stay with the group, and have fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 2 years old by the second class of the session.
Wigglers
This class is for semi-independent 3 year olds who are just beginning their gymnastics journey. While most children will participate on their own, parent, guardian, or adult assistance may occasionally be needed. This is a 45-minute class, once per week, where the coach guides the children through fun and safe activities on pre-school sized equipment.
The goal is to build confidence, encourage independence, and introduce basic movement patterns — all while having fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 3 years old by the second class of the session.
This class is for semi-independent 3 year olds who are just beginning their gymnastics journey. While most children will participate on their own, parent, guardian, or adult assistance may occasionally be needed. This is a 45-minute class, once per week, where the coach guides the children through fun and safe activities on pre-school sized equipment.
The goal is to build confidence, encourage independence, and introduce basic movement patterns — all while having fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 3 years old by the second class of the session.
Wobblers
This class is for independent 3.5 year olds with previous gymnastics experience, or new 4 year olds who are just starting out. Parent, guardian, or adult assistance is not required. This is a 45-minute class, once per week, where the coach leads the group through age-appropriate activities that build on the fundamentals introduced in Wigglers.
The goal is to develop general and gymnastics-specific movements, foster group participation, and keep the focus on fun and fitness!
*Pre-requisite: must be 3.5 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Wigglers program, or other gymnastics experience.
This class is for independent 3.5 year olds with previous gymnastics experience, or new 4 year olds who are just starting out. Parent, guardian, or adult assistance is not required. This is a 45-minute class, once per week, where the coach leads the group through age-appropriate activities that build on the fundamentals introduced in Wigglers.
The goal is to develop general and gymnastics-specific movements, foster group participation, and keep the focus on fun and fitness!
*Pre-requisite: must be 3.5 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Wigglers program, or other gymnastics experience.
Leapers
This class is for 4 year olds who have a foundation in gymnastics and are ready to take the next leap! Children will participate independently in this 45-minute class, once per week. The coach will guide the group through activities that begin to model skills from the Burgundy level of the CanGym program, using pre-school sized equipment.
The goal is to build strength, coordination, and confidence while having fun and preparing for the Springers or Beginner class.
*Pre-requisite: must be 4 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Wobblers program.
This class is for 4 year olds who have a foundation in gymnastics and are ready to take the next leap! Children will participate independently in this 45-minute class, once per week. The coach will guide the group through activities that begin to model skills from the Burgundy level of the CanGym program, using pre-school sized equipment.
The goal is to build strength, coordination, and confidence while having fun and preparing for the Springers or Beginner class.
*Pre-requisite: must be 4 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Wobblers program.
Springers - not yet available
This class is for experienced 4 year olds who have successfully completed the Leapers level and are ready for a bigger challenge. Children will participate independently in this 1-hour class, once per week. The coach will help transition the group from pre-school equipment to full-sized gymnastics apparatuses, introducing skills from the Red CanGym badge.
The goal is to continue developing gymnastics fundamentals, build readiness for the Beginner or Intermediate class, and keep the experience exciting and fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 4.5 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Leapers program.
This class is for experienced 4 year olds who have successfully completed the Leapers level and are ready for a bigger challenge. Children will participate independently in this 1-hour class, once per week. The coach will help transition the group from pre-school equipment to full-sized gymnastics apparatuses, introducing skills from the Red CanGym badge.
The goal is to continue developing gymnastics fundamentals, build readiness for the Beginner or Intermediate class, and keep the experience exciting and fun!
*Pre-requisite: must be 4.5 years old by the second class of the session, successful participation in Leapers program.
Recreational Classes (5 years and older)
Beginner
Classes are offered for 5 - 7 year olds and 8 years and older. The class is 1 hour, once per week. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of gymnastics using the Canada wide CanGym program. This is a progressive program where the coaches will lead the participants to work on approximately 20 different requirements. Each requirement they are working on will help the athlete move smoothly to the next level. Focus is on safety, learning basics, building strength, body awareness, fun, fitness and understanding gymnastics. It is important to note that not all requirements will look like an actual skill yet. Skills, drills and progressions must be completed successfully to move to the next level.
Beginner levels worked on: Burgundy, Red.
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their red, they should register in the Intermediate program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 5 years old or 8 years old by the second class of the session.
Classes are offered for 5 - 7 year olds and 8 years and older. The class is 1 hour, once per week. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of gymnastics using the Canada wide CanGym program. This is a progressive program where the coaches will lead the participants to work on approximately 20 different requirements. Each requirement they are working on will help the athlete move smoothly to the next level. Focus is on safety, learning basics, building strength, body awareness, fun, fitness and understanding gymnastics. It is important to note that not all requirements will look like an actual skill yet. Skills, drills and progressions must be completed successfully to move to the next level.
Beginner levels worked on: Burgundy, Red.
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their red, they should register in the Intermediate program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 5 years old or 8 years old by the second class of the session.
Intermediate
Classes are offered for 5 - 7 year olds and 8 years and older who have successfully completed their red level. Unless specifically noted, the class may have a range in age. The class is 1 hour, once per week. Skills are starting to take shape, and getting progressively more difficult. The participants will work on approximately 20 different requirements. Each requirement they are working on will help the athlete move smoothly to the next level. Focus is on safety, learning basics, building strength, body awareness, fun, fitness and understanding gymnastics. It is important to note that not all requirements will look like an actual skill yet. Skills, drills and progressions must be completed successfully to move to the next level.
Intermediate levels worked on: tan, bronze
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their bronze, they should register in the Novice program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 5 years old or 8 years old by the second class of the session and have completed their red level
Classes are offered for 5 - 7 year olds and 8 years and older who have successfully completed their red level. Unless specifically noted, the class may have a range in age. The class is 1 hour, once per week. Skills are starting to take shape, and getting progressively more difficult. The participants will work on approximately 20 different requirements. Each requirement they are working on will help the athlete move smoothly to the next level. Focus is on safety, learning basics, building strength, body awareness, fun, fitness and understanding gymnastics. It is important to note that not all requirements will look like an actual skill yet. Skills, drills and progressions must be completed successfully to move to the next level.
Intermediate levels worked on: tan, bronze
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their bronze, they should register in the Novice program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 5 years old or 8 years old by the second class of the session and have completed their red level
Novice - NEW
Classes are offered for athletes 6- 8 years old and 9 and older who have successfully completed their bronze level. Programs are more specific to men's (vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel and floor) and women's (vault, uneven bars, beam and floor) events. The levels are becoming more skill-oriented, as the athletes should have a good understanding of the basics. It often takes the athletes multiple sessions to move through a level.
Novice levels worked on: purple, blue
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their blue, they should register in the Advanced program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 6 years old or 9 years old by the second class of the session and have completed their bronze level.
Classes are offered for athletes 6- 8 years old and 9 and older who have successfully completed their bronze level. Programs are more specific to men's (vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel and floor) and women's (vault, uneven bars, beam and floor) events. The levels are becoming more skill-oriented, as the athletes should have a good understanding of the basics. It often takes the athletes multiple sessions to move through a level.
Novice levels worked on: purple, blue
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their blue, they should register in the Advanced program.
*Pre-requisite: must be 6 years old or 9 years old by the second class of the session and have completed their bronze level.
Advanced
Classes are offered for athletes at any age who have successfully completed their blue level. Programs are specific to men's (vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel and floor) and women's (vault, uneven bars, beam and floor) events. The levels are more difficult and skill-oriented, as the athletes should be ready for higher skill developement. It often takes the athletes multiple sessions to move through a level.
Advanced levels worked on: turquoise, silver, orange, green and gold.
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their blue, they should register in the Advanced program.
*Pre-requisite: must have completed their blue level.
Classes are offered for athletes at any age who have successfully completed their blue level. Programs are specific to men's (vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, pommel and floor) and women's (vault, uneven bars, beam and floor) events. The levels are more difficult and skill-oriented, as the athletes should be ready for higher skill developement. It often takes the athletes multiple sessions to move through a level.
Advanced levels worked on: turquoise, silver, orange, green and gold.
If the athelte has earned or been assigned their blue, they should register in the Advanced program.
*Pre-requisite: must have completed their blue level.
Homeschool (Daytime Class Offerings)
Similar to the Mini Movers and Recreational programs above offered during the daytime for the homeschool community. Classes ore offered on Monday or Thursday mornings. The Homeschool programs do not currently work through the CanGym levels.
Specialty Classes (Teen, Adult, Tumbling and More!)
Teen
This class is designed for athletes 13 - 15 year olds who would like to try gymnastics. No experience is necessary as each athlete will train to their own potential. The class is self-driven, with the guidance and direction of the coach. All events are worked on. Emphasis for this group is put on keeping the youth active, while having fun in a safe environment.
Adult
This program is for athletes 16 and older. The class is offered once per week, for an hour and a half. It is designed to teach fitness and gymnastics fundamentals to older teen and adult participants. Emphasis will be placed on strength and flexibility followed by individual gymnastics progression. The first hour is structured, while the last half an hour is more self guided free time.
This program is for athletes 16 and older. The class is offered once per week, for an hour and a half. It is designed to teach fitness and gymnastics fundamentals to older teen and adult participants. Emphasis will be placed on strength and flexibility followed by individual gymnastics progression. The first hour is structured, while the last half an hour is more self guided free time.
Tumbling for Cheer
These classes are designed for athletes who want to improve their skill set and experience in tumbling. This class is perfect for cheerleaders, but is not limited to that. Athletes will have access to the rod floor, sprung floor, air floor, tumble trak, trampolines and foam pit.
Please note, this is not a beginner class. Tumbling experience is necessary.
Please note, this is not a beginner class. Tumbling experience is necessary.
Acro for Dance
These classes are designed for athletes who want to improve their skill set and experience in acro tricks. This class is perfect for dancers, but is not limited to that. Athletes will have access to the rod floor, sprung floor, air floor, tumble trak, trampolines and foam pit.
Please note, this is not a beginner class. Tumbling experience is necessary.
Please note, this is not a beginner class. Tumbling experience is necessary.
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