At Toronto Gymnastics International we offer a competitive program designed to develop athletes to be able to compete in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Invitational, Provincial, and National competitions. Gymnasts must be tested before being accepted into the competitive program. Our men’s coaches work with each athlete to achieve their personal goals and their individual potential as a competitive gymnast. Our training environment is safe and respectful of the needs of the athlete.
Artistic Gymnastics is an individual sport, requiring years of dedication and training. At TGI we are also conscious of the impact camaraderie, mutual respect and a team spirit can have on the success of a male athlete. When athletes join our competitive program they quickly appreciate the benefits of our club culture. We have the coaching depth to enable an athlete to stay at TGI for their entire gymnastics career.
Pre-Competitive/Demo is for athletes born 2017 or later who are new to advanced gymnastics and are building their foundational skills. Due to their age, most of these athletes are not yet eligible to compete, but may take part in the ONTARIO DEMOSTRATION PROGRAM which can involve 1 or 2 events per season. Athletes may move from this program into Showcase, Invitational, or Provincial level gymnastics on an invitation basis. Invitations to a new program are considered based on their age, ability, training habits, space available, and the family’s willingness to commit to training schedules.
-Training Commitment: 4 hours per week
-Summer Commitment: 4 weeks beginning July 29
Showcase is for athletes born 2016 and earlier. They are working on consolidating skills and constructing routines on the 6 MAG apparatus. They will perform these in a demonstration scenario both in house, and at a host club (Dates TBD). Athletes in the Showcase program can both be using the program as an introduction to advanced gymnastics, or as a space where they can continue to grow and develop their skills with a lower hourly commitment. Athletes may move from the Showcase program into Invitational or Provincial level gymnastics on an invitation basis. Invitations to a new program are considered based on their age, ability, training habits, space available, and the family’s willingness to commit to training schedules.
-Training Commitment: 4-5 hours per week
-Summer Commitment: 4 weeks beginning July 29
The Invitational Levels System was developed by the Ontario Men’s Technical Committee to guide athletes progressively from a very basic level of competitive gymnastics, to higher levels of gymnastics over time. This program is inclusive of athletes who train limited numbers of hours, and display varying levels of commitment, or begin the sport at a later age. The program is commonly used as an introduction to competitive gymnastics. These levels are competed at Invitational Competitions across the Province. Athletes may be offered an opportunity to travel abroad to compete. Athletes may move from Invitational to Provincial or Showcase based on recommendations from coaches and the program head.
-Training Commitment: 6-14 hours per week
-Summer Commitment: Minimum 5 weeks across July and August
-Daytime Training: Strongly Recommended 1 per week
The Provincial Levels System was developed by Gymnastics Canada, for athletes who are committed to competitive gymnastics at a young age, and have the goal of competing high level Provincial and/or High Performance Gymnastics. These athletes compete at 3 Ontario Cups per year, as well as at Ontario Championships. Provincial 2 and higher, have the opportunity to qualify for Team Ontario and attend out of province competitions. They offer Levels P1-P5 and National Open. Gymnasts may also be selected or invited to attend training camps across the Province. Athletes may move from Provincial, into High Performance, Invitational, or Showcase, based on recommendations from coaches and the program head.
-Training Commitment: 14-21 hours per week
-Summer Commitment: Minimum 6 weeks across July and August
-Daytime Training: Minimum 1 per week, Recommended 2+
-High Performance School Preferred
The Canadian High Performance Program is designed for athletes who are highly committed and training at an elite level for their age, with goals of making the Canadian National Team. These athletes compete at Ontario Cups, Championships, as well as National Level Competitions. They offer the levels, ASPIRE, Junior National, and Senior (Olympic Level Gymnastics). Gymnasts may also be selected or invited to attend training camps, trials, or International Competitions.
-Training Commitment: 17.5-21 hours per week
-Summer Commitment: Minimum 6 weeks across July and August
-Daytime Training: Minimum 2 per week
-High Performance School Strongly Recommended
For more information on our Men’s competitive program please contact Lukas.