Teams for the 2026/2027 have been filled. 

We want to thank everyone who participated, and we congratulate the gymnasts joining our Teams this season!​

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2027/2028 Team Try-Out Information will be posted in April 2027

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Important Tryout Information

 

Before registering, please review the skill and conditioning requirements below to ensure your daughter is physically and mentally prepared for the tryout process.

• Advance online registration is required. Registration and payment will not be accepted on the day of tryouts.

• Athletes are required to attend only one tryout. Please do not register for multiple sessions.

• A non-refundable tryout fee of $20 plus HST is required at the time of registration.

• Please ensure your daughter arrives on time and prepared to participate.

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What to Wear

 

Athletes should wear:

• A gymnastics leotard

• Bare feet

• Hair securely tied back

• No jewellery

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If your daughter does not have a leotard, she may wear fitted bike-style shorts and a fitted athletic tank top.

For safety reasons, please do not wear baggy clothing, ballet skirts, tights, track pants, leggings, or sweatshirts.

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Qualities We Look for in Team Athletes

 

Our coaches consider a variety of physical abilities, skills, and personal qualities when determining whether an athlete is suited for a Showcase or Xcel Team. The qualities listed below are an important part of the evaluation process; however, additional factors will also be considered.

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Physical Qualities

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• Strength

• Flexibility

• Coordination

• Balance

• Endurance

• Agility

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Mental Qualities

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• Determination

• Confidence

• Courage

• Coachability

• Focus

• Dedication

• A strong work ethic

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Showcase Team 

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Skill Expectations

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• Handstand on floor

• Cartwheel on floor

• Back walkover on floor

• Chin-up pullover

• Back hip circle

• Handstand on beam

• Cartwheel on beam

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Strength and Conditioning Expectations

• Chin-ups

• Leg lifts

• Rope climb

• Push-ups

• Shuttle run

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Flexibility Expectations

• Left, right, and middle splits

• Long bridge

• Pike stretch

• Straddle stretch

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Showcase Team Commitment

 

Showcase Teams require a 10-month commitment from September through June. Athletes train between 4 and 8 hours per week, depending on their age and team placement.

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Xcel Team 

 

Skill Expectations

 

Vault

• Handstand to flatback

Bars

• Glide kip

• Cast to horizontal

• High-bar dismount

Beam

• Back walkover or front walkover

• Full turn

Floor

• Roundoff–back handspring
  Safety mats are permitted.

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Conditioning Expectations

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• 5–10 chin-ups with a straight body

• 5–10 leg lifts

• Full rope climb

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Xcel Team Commitment

 

The Xcel Teams require a 12-month commitment from July through June. Athletes train between 12 and 16 hours per week and compete in approximately three to four competitions throughout the season.

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Athletes Currently Training at Another Gym

If your gymnast is currently a member of a competitive team at another gym, please do not sign-up for a try-out, email us to arrange a private assessment.