Lil' Gym Programs
The Lil’ Gym Program is for children under 6 years old and is aligned with the developmental milestones of children, per age group in a GymSports based approach. We have developed this program to be based upon the Kindergym Program, which is the national 2-5 year olds program.
These programs are designed to give children the best head start to life, as gymnastics is the foundation of ALL sports through height, flight, swing, static, rotation, landing and balance.
Many children do not attain all their childhood milestones before they reach school age due to lack of physical activity, strict regulation of play, time spent with technology and a focus on academic preparation. Research indicates that children these ages learn best through fun and play, which is also the approach we use for our Lil’ Gym Programs.
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Classes run for an hour once a week under Kindergym qualified staff. Bridgin' Buddies and Katapult transitions the children from the Building Blocks program, to developing basic skill required for a smooth transition into the levels programs. Children are exposed to all equipment from the Levels Program Disciplines used in Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Sports (beam, bars, floor, trampolines, double mini trampoline).
Assessment and Progression in the Lil’ Gym Program and beyond:
Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the year, detailing the skills they have attempted/achieved. At the end of the year, Katapult members will do an assessment in class.
Please keep in mind that all children progress at different rates, so moving up will depend upon a range of factors such as maturity and ability - not just age.
Please note, when a child has turned the age they need to be for the next class and met the required elements, having space in the next class isn’t always possible. The coach/administrator will advise when this advancement is possible.