Women’s Artistic Competitive
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is one of the disciplines of gymnastics. WAG is made up of 4 events;
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Balance Beam
- Floor
Grande Prairie Gymnastics has 3 different programs in our WAG program, our athletes are placed on one of the following teams.
- Competitive Xcel
- Zero Gravity
- Developmental
- Balance Brigade
- Flip Force
- Flippers & Flyers
- Hi-Flyers
- Jumping Beans
- Sick It Squad
- Tiny Twisters
- Advanced Rec
- Tumble Bugs
- Cartwheel Crew
Program requirements are set by Alberta Gymnastics Federation and are set up in such a way to help athletes successfully progress through each level.
Xcel Program
The Xcel Program is an optional program offering individual flexibility to coaches and gymnasts. The goal of the Xcel program is to provide gymnasts of varying abilities and commitment levels the opportunity for a rewarding gymnastics experience.
Athletes in Bronze & Silver may not compete outside of our annual in house fun meet. Athletes in Gold, Platinum & Diamond may be given the opportunity to compete throughout Alberta and Canada. It is up to the Grande Prairie Gymnastics coaching staff to determine which athletes will be attending competitions each year.
Athletes in this program will train 8 to 16 hours per week. This program runs for 12 months.
Developmental Program
The Women’s Development Program was created to provide athletes with a strong foundation of basic skills in order to safely advance to a higher level.
Athletes in this program may be given the opportunity to attend competitions throughout Alberta and other parts of Canada. It is up to the Grande Prairie Gymnastics coaching staff to determine which athletes will be attending competitions each year.
Athletes in this program will train for 4 to 9 hours per week. This program runs for 10 months with optional summer training.
Athletes must tryout for all WAG teams in the spring.
Advanced Rec
Athletes learn a variety of skills throughout the year to help progress throughout the WAG program. Athletes in the Advanced Rec program train 4 hours/week. This program runs for 10 months with optional summer training available.
There are two groups within Advanced Rec:
Tumble Bugs (age 5-7)
Cartwheel Crew (age 7+).
Athletes must tryout for this program in the spring.
Gymnaestrada
Join our Gymnaestrada performance group! This group of gymnasts will learn a group floor routine to perform at different events throughout Grande Prairie, as well as the Alberta Gymnastics Federation GymFest in Edmonton. Athletes must be able to participate in all performances in order to participate.
Performances will include Festival of Trees, Gym Fest, WAG Christmas Show, WAG Year End Fun Meet, and more to be added pending community events.
Ages: 7+ years
Session: September -April
Please click the register now button above to access our Uplifter booking software to see available dates and times, program pricing and registration.
AGF Registration Fee
Please note that all participants in any program are required to pay AGF registration fee annually. Competitive athletes may have a higher fee. For more details, please visit the Registration page.