Olympia Gymnastics has several competitive teams based on age and abilities: there are two streams based on the OCP system. The Ontario Competitive Program is a 10 level system that replaces the former Pre-competitive, Interclub and Provincial categories. Levels 2 to 9 are competitive levels governed by Gymnastics Ontario. Level 1 is the recreational level i.e. the Cangym program whereas level 10 is the National Stream program governed by Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique.
Pre-Competitive
- This stream includes the developmental teams as well as the preparatory rec-competitive team which train a minimum of 4-6 hrs per week. These athletes are selected by the coaching staff based upon motivation, demonstrated aptitude, ability to follow instruction, discipline, focus, etc. This stream prepares gymnasts for the competitive programs by developing and refining skills, flexibility and strength, by encouraging team building and by teaching goal setting.
Competitive
- This stream consists of invitational levels 2 to 4 and provincial levels 5 and up with a minimum of 7-12 hrs per week. This stream is for gymnasts who show the necessary abilities as well as a desire to train more advanced gymnastics skills and are committed to reaching competitive levels. Levels 2 to 4 include gymnasts competing at invitational competitions; levels 5 to 9 are gymnasts aged 9 and older who wish to work towards competing at the provincial levels.
Team Philosophy
The competitive team programs will allow gymnasts to fully develop their physical abilities and their proficiency in gymnastics. In addition, gymnasts learn the value of hard work, how to organize their time, the importance of setting goals, how to deal with frustration, success and failure. These are skills that will help them in school, careers and life in general. The physical skills-strength, flexibility, agility-learned in gymnastics will carry over to any sport these gymnasts may later choose to pursue.
Competition is not for everybody. Some thrive in a competitive environment, others do not. Some are ready at their present or level of maturity; others will need more time or may never prosper in a competitive environment
Our competitive programs require a considerable time and effort commitment. These programs are all-year-round commitments and require summer training as well.
The competitive programs are by invitation only. Unlike our recreational programs where gymnasts may sign up at any time, space and ability concerns limit the number of girls we can accept on the teams each year.
