Stage

Gym Tots Female & Male Yellow

& Pre-school 2-5 years

Principles Programming Class length

Through age-appropriate activities and
adapted equipment, athletes are introduced to
the fundamental movement patterns: landings,
static positions, locomotion’s, rotations, swings, W I N S T R A D A

springs, and object manipulation.

Gym tots & Pre-school Gym Tots
This stage provides athletes with a movement programs follow the 45 mins
base that will support lifelong enjoyment and Winstrada curriculum 1 time per week
participation in almost any sport or physical
activity. Pre-school
60 mins
1 or 2 times per week

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
There is no competition in the Gym Tots Development of gross motor Participants develop group
& Pre-school environment skills agility, balance, social skills (interaction,
coordination, strength and sharing, cooperation, helping,
flexibility, cognitive abilities, and taking turns),
emotional and behavioural self-esteem, confidence,
stability, and social skills independence, and
self-expression
Stage

Fun & fitness Female & Male Red

Recreational 5 years

Principles Programming Class length

Athletes continue to develop and master the
FMPs in a multi- discipline gymnastics
environment and begin to learn gymnastic
skills.

This stage provides athletes with fun, Recreational programs follow 60 mins
well-structured, and progressive programs that the CanGym curriculum 1,2 or 3 times per week
allow them to develop skills that are beneficial
for any recreational or competitive sport or
physical activity

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
Further development of
Mini-displays and performances for motor/physical qualities
parents and other gymnasts (including speed, power,
endurance), cognitive
abilities, emotional and
behavioural stability, and
social skills
Athletes develop social skills
(relationship- building,
cooperation, communication,
and leadership), confidence
and self-esteem, task- focus
and a desire to learn,
and an acceptance and
appreciation of gym rules
and sportsmanship
Stage

Building the skills of gymnastics Female & Male Red

Advanced recreational 5+ years
& Mini squad

Principles Programming Class length

Athletes continue to develop and refine their

agility, balance, coordination, and flexibility, and
begin to master basic skills on apparatus; the
focus is on the development of gymnastics skills
and overall sport skills.
Advanced recreational Advanced recreational
By the end of this stage, athletes should have programs and Mini squads 120 mins
sound skills which will allow for continued follow the CanGym 1 or 2 times per week
progression and success in gymnastics and/or intermediate curriculum
an easy transition to other sports Mini squads
90 mins
2 times per week

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
Refinement in quality of
Internal competitions with the goals of movement and continued
introducing the process and format, and development of physical
allowing athletes to enjoy performing their capacities, athleticism,
routines without a focus on comparative cognitive abilities, emotional
results and behavioural stability, and
social skill
Athletes develop social skills
(relational and
communication skills),
confidence, concentration,
and more advanced
cognitive abilities (problem-
solving and decisionmaking
skills)
Stage

Specialization in gymnastics Female & Male Purple

Foundation & Development 6+ years

Principles Programming Class length

This is one of the most important periods of

motor development for gymnasts and a
window of accelerated adaptation to skill
training.

All key gymnastics skills should be mastered Foundation and Develop- Foundation
during this stage and discipline-specific skills ment programs follow the 120 mins
will be developed compulsory USAG 2 or 3 times per week
Gymnastics programs and
F.I.G Age group development Development
program 150 mins
2 or 3 times per week

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
Progressive development of
Competition at this stage will include results and complex skills and physical
rankings, however the goal is to develop abilities, with particular focus
strategies for success in competition with focus on flexibility and injury
on ability & performance measurements prevention
Gymnasts learn time
management, life balance,
and performance anxiety;
they demonstrate dedication
and commitment to training
and increased cognitive and
psychosocial development
Stage
Becoming a consistent Female & Male Gray
competitor 9 years
Pre-Elite

Principles Programming Class length

These are years of investment in which the
athletes become solely committed to
gymnastics, is focused on achieving an elite
standard, and builds a close relationship with
the coach.
Pre-elite follows the Pre-elite
At this stage, gymnasts have consolidated the compulsory & optional USAG 180 mins
basic skills; they are developing and refining & F.I.G programs 2+ times per week
more advanced and complex skills/routines
and are learning how to compete under a
variety of conditions

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
Development of more
At this stage, gymnasts strive for advanced skills along with
consistent high-quality performances in increases in artistry and
regional, national, and possibly creative expression; and
International competition. continued focus on flexibility
during this stage of physical
The focus is on gaining experience and growth, as well as strength
learning to cope with and adapt to the and aerobic capacity
challenges of travel
Gymnasts learn to manage
distractions, and gain
independence in
decision-making; the proper
environment will foster
positive body image,
self-esteem, and confidence
Stage
Elite Female 11 years Black
Male 13 years

Principles Programming Class length

Gymnasts in this stage are optimizing their
performance according to the goals they have
set for themselves; they have well-developed
abilities to perform on demand and are more
results-driven than in previous stages.
Elite programs follow the Elite
At this stage, competition becomes more optional USAG 9&10 240 mins
important with training time divided between programs and F.I.G FIG- HP 6 times per week
preparing for competition and learning program for International
important new skills competition standards

Term times
Founders term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
April 10th to August 28th to January 2nd to April 15th to
July 4th 2023 December 17th 2023 March 24th 2024 July 7th 2024

System of Performance Life skills

competition measures
Refinement and Gymnasts fully develop a
These gymnasts are competing to win consolidation of most range of mental skills
titles at the national level; some artistic advanced skills, aiming for including relaxation,
gymnasts may choose to specialize on the highest standards of concentration, positive
certain events in this stage. difficulty, composition and self-talk, and emotional
performance regulation; skills that not only
Gymnasts at this level begin to establish positively impact competition
their national & international reputation performance but also
contribute to moulding
well-rounded individuals