Recreational Programs

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Recreational Programs

Bluewater Gymnastics Recreational programs continue the Kindergym athlete's development and offers entry points for school age children wishing to begin their gymnastics exploration. The Recreational Program focus is on three principles Fun, Fitness and Fundamentals. We take pride in offering children the opportunity to develop a positive attitude and enthusiasm for gymnastics and help them realize the rewards of physical activity. Children learn to work within small groups and master individual skills independently. Most classes operate at an athlete to coach ratio of 8:1.At this level of gymnastics, primary attention is given to teaching proper form, technique and execution of skills. This allows children to progress further in their basic skill development on each apparatus. Children are encouraged to explore different levels of motor fitness development in a comfortable, secure environment. When children feel good about themselves, they are more likely to try, explore and welcome new learning challenges. Through our use of circuits in the recreational program, children are introduced to a diverse variety of progressive gross motor challenges. The variety of apparatus used and skills learned provide continual opportunities for reward and foster increased self-esteem. Our goal is to foster a positive learning experience in a state of the art facility with outstanding coaching leadership as they continue their gymnastic career.Written, records of accomplishment and awards are given at the end of each session. In addition to monitoring your child's progress through the Cangym system, we also invite all parents into the gym to join the last class of each session (Parents Week).
Bluewater Gymnastics offers a wide array of quality programming at the recreational level. Most Recreational classes are offered over 4 – 10 week sessions during the school year and are available in a day Camp format each summer, and March Break.

Tumble and Trampoline

Children at least nine years old who love to bounce will jump at the chance to take trampoline. Our introductory trampoline classes emphasize the safe and progressive development of non-inverted (no flips) skills as prescribed by Canada’s Level 1 Trampoline Program.  

Class time is focused exclusively on just Tumbling and Trampoline, offering a unique opportunity to develop and perfect skills more quickly. This class also provides specific body conditioning during class time to maximize  potential to learn new skills (better and faster). Tumble and Trampoline classes use both Bluewater’s in ground trampoline and the huge 60 foot long “Tumbltrak”. The Tumbltrak is designed to teach tumbling skills and can also be subdivided into as many as 6 mini-trampolines of 10 foot length. Thus, each student gets a high percentage of class time practicing their skills on the apparatus.

Individuals who have successfully completed  Level 1 may be interested in moving into the advanced trampoline class where basic flips are taught on the trampoline. Ask your coach for more information.

Adult Recreational

Have you done some gymnastics in the past? Are you looking for a different twist on your regular routine? The adult classes will give you (adults 16 years of age and over) the chance to work on your skills and fitness level in a relaxed atmosphere with your own age group. Certified coaches are present to help you learn a skill you've always wanted to learn or to suggest progression techniques. Coaches rotate around the gym to ensure safety and offer tips and corrections. Many participants in this popular program are there to work out on their own fitness and possibly gain some new ideas.
We start the class with a ½ hour group cardiovascular portion (at your own pace) and warm-up. We also do group conditioning during this time. Warm-ups vary week to week but always include abdominal conditioning, plyometrics and a terrific stretch.