Why Gymnastics

Gymnastics: A Foundation Sport

Gymnastics is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a Foundation Sport. Participation in gymnastics develops fundamental movement skills, physical and motor abilities, mental abilities, social and emotional abilities and performance skills that carry over into all aspects of life.

Gymnastics is the perfect activity for the development of physical literacy, the benefits of which go far beyond sport participation.

Whether you continue with gymnastics participation long-term or transfer to another sport, the foundations learned in gymnastics will enable you to live a healthy, active lifestyle, and enjoy a variety of movement activities. Gymnastics is for life!

That’s why we believe “Sport Starts Here”

Fun, Fitness, Fundamentals

“We must ensure that our programs can meet the particular developmental needs of ALL gymnasts. We must ensure that all participants have FUN with gymnastics, gain FITNESS through gymnastics, and learn sound FUNDAMENTALS of gymnastics, regardless of age, ability or level of performance.”

-Gymnastics Canada Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)

Long Term Athlete Development

The Ultimate Human Movement Experience

The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework, originally developed by Sport for Life, has been adapted by Gymnastics Canada to relate specifically to the sport of gymnastics. Long term development applies to all levels of participants and in all gymnastics disciplines.