RECREATIONAL GIRLS
The recreational program is for girls aged 5 to 18 years-old that wish to learn the sport of gymnastics. In addition to learning gymnastics movements, the recreational program aims to develop the athlete’s motor skills, agility, spatial orientation and self-esteem. All gymnasts train on 5 apparatuses: vault, bars, beam, floor and trampoline.
For the Fall session, we offer 3 distinct levels, depending on the number of sessions completed by the gymnast.
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Initiation à la compétition
Recreational Girls LEVELS
Every class is adapted to the group’s level by the coach. Therefore, if a gymnast progresses faster than another, the coach will ensure that there are stations adapted to both gymnasts in the circuit, so each athlete can progress at their own rhythm.
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Beginners
This first level of recreational gymnastics is for gymnasts who have done less than 3 sessions of gymnastics. At this level, gymnasts learn the fundamental bases of gymnastics, which will be necessary for their advancement in the sport, all while having fun. Here are the 2 types of beginner classes we offer:
- Beginners 5 to 7 years-old, which lasts an hour (1h00)
- Beginners 8 years-old and older, which lasts an hour and a half (1h30)
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Intermediates
This second level of gymnastics is for athletes who have done more than 3 sessions of gymnastics. In this level, gymnasts perfect the basics which they learned in the previous level, develop their strength and agility, while also learning new, more complex movements. We offer 2 types of intermediate classes, depending on the athlete’s age:
- Intermediates 5 to 7 years old, classes last an hour and a half (1h30)
- Intermediates 8 years and older, classes last two hours (2h00)
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Initiation à la compétition
We also offer a class named Initiation à la compétition, for gymnasts of the Intermediate level who wish to eventually continue gymnastics at a competitive level. In addition to learning more advanced movements, this course aims at developing strength, technique and artistic, three essential parts of competitive gymnastics. The class lasts two hours (2h00) and is twice a week.
Our Recreational Coaching Team
Our recreational coaches and assistant coaches are mostly young athletes who have trained at the GYMIBIK facility.
Coaches participate in a specialized training program offered by the Gymnastic Federation which teaches them the fundamentals of coaching children in the sport of gymnastics.
Coaches also meet regularly with GYMIBIK supervisors in order to review and learn any appropriate strategies. Along with the hands on gymnastics training, our coaches also meet with a professional social worker and consultant in order to develop their skills in relation to child care and team building.
Annual Sessions
GYMIBIK offers 4 sessions of recreational programs.
Our FALL session runs from September – December,
Our WINTER session runs from January – March,
Our SPRING session takes place from April – June
Our SUMMER session runs from July – August.
Yearly Affiliation
The affiliation is mandatory and payable once a year and is valid from September to September. The price of the affiliation for 2022-2023 is 35$.
When the affiliation is payed, your child will be affiliated to the Federation of Gymnastics Quebec and insured in case of an accident and protected by the Integrity Protection Policy. For more info visit: https://www.gymqc.ca/politiques
Also note, that the non residents fees are not included in the price.
Coming up session dates
Fall 2023 (10 classes):
Registration: Saturday August 26 10:00
Beginning of session classes: Saturday, September 9
Thanksgiving Holiday: October 7-8-9
Halloween holiday: October 31
End of session: Tuesday, November 21
Winter 2023 (10 classes):
Registration: Saturday 25 November 10:00
Beginning of classes: Saturday, December 9
Christmas and New Year holidays: from Saturday December 23, 2023 to Friday January 5, 2024 inclusively
End of session: Thursday, February 29
Spring 2024 (10 classes):
Registration: Saturday March 9 10:00
Beginning of classes: Saturday March 23
Easter holidays: March 30 – April 1
Patriots Holidays: May 18-20
End of session: May 30
Summer 2024 (8 classes):
Registration: Saturday June 15 10:00
Beginning of classes: Saturday June 29
Canada Day holiday: June 1
End of session: Thursday, August 22.