Women's Pre-Comp and Competitive Programs
Ages 4 – 18+
Skills, Strength, Confidence and Exceptional Athletes!
Gymtastics' women's competitive gymnastics program in Calgary is built for girls who are ready to go further. Further in their skills, their discipline, their confidence, and their ambitions. From our youngest pre-competitive athletes to our national-level competitors, this is where great gymnastics careers are built. This isn't just a team. It's a community your daughter will grow up in.
Real Competition Experience
From local invitationals to provincial championships to national stages, our athletes compete, grow, and represent Calgary with pride
Team Spirit
Competitive gymnastics is individual performance, but it's built on team culture. The friendships, shared goals, and celebrations together create bonds that outlast the sport.
WAG Program (Women's Artistic Gymnastics)
Trusted by gymnastics clubs across Canada, athletes train and compete across all four women's artistic gymnastics apparatuses, each one demanding a different skill set, developing a different strength, and telling a different story.
Expert Coaches
Our energetic coaching staff have guided athletes from the first tryout all the way to national competition. They know the technical pathway; they know how to motivate young athletes, and they know your daughter by name, by goal, and by potential.
Browse classes to find your child's level
See below for class details.
Ages 4 - 5 years
Gym Tiger Cats / Tiger Cubs
2 - 4 hrs/week
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Jr. WAG Program
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10 Membership Commitment
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Tryouts Required
Your daughter's first step onto the competitive pathway. GymTiger Cats & Cubs introduces the discipline, technical foundation, and team spirit of competitive gymnastics in an age-appropriate, encouraging environment. Skills, strength, conditioning, and dance are introduced with an emphasis on detail and form, and just the right amount of fun to keep our littlest athletes motivated and excited to come back.
1 to 8 coach/child ratio / Days and times may vary depending on group
Ages 5 - 6 years
Gym Tigers
6 hrs/week
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Jr. WAG Program
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10 Month Membership Commitment
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Tryouts Required
GymTigers is where the foundation of competitive gymnastics is built, technical skills, physical preparation, strength, conditioning, and dance all combined with the energy and encouragement this age group thrives on. Athletes in this program develop the habits, discipline, and skill base they'll carry through every level of their gymnastics career.
1 to 8 coach/child ratio / Days and times may vary depending on group
Ages 6 + years
Team Stars
6 - 10 hrs/week
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Xcel Program: Levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond)
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One-Year Membership Commitment
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Tryout Required
The Xcel program is Gymtastics' competitive entry point for athletes ready to perform and compete but seeking a more accessible skill progression. Working through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels, TeamStars athletes develop full technical routines, compete at local and provincial events, and experience the full culture of competitive gymnastics, including the team warmups, the leotards, the nerves, and the medals.
1 to 8 coach/child ratio / Days and times may vary depending on group
Ages 6 - 18+ years
Women's Competitive: Canadian Competitive Program (CCP)
12 - 20 hrs / week
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CPP: Levels 2 - 10
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One-Year Membership Commitment
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Tryout Required
This is Gymtastics' flagship competitive program. Following the Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) at Levels 2–10, these athletes train to represent Alberta at provincials, Westerns, and Nationals. Technical skills, full competitive routines, conditioning, strength, and dance are all developed under the guidance of our expert, certified coaching staff. This is serious, high-performance training, and it produces serious results. The main goal of our competitive program is simple: to develop the best gymnast and the best person your daughter can be.
1 to 8 coach/child ratio / Days and times may vary depending on group
The Curriculum Behind Our Competitive Programs
What is WAG and why does it matter?
WAG stands for Women's Artistic Gymnastics. It's the most widely recognized discipline of gymnastics in the world, and the one you watch at the Olympics. In Canada, all WAG competitive programs follow the pathway set by Gymnastics Canada, which includes the Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) and the Xcel program.
Canadian Competitive Program (CCP)
10 progressive levels are recognized at clubs across Canada. Levels 1–5 use compulsory routines; every athlete performs the same skills, building a strong technical foundation. Levels 6–10 move to optional routines with personalized choreography. The pathway leads from local competitions all the way to Westerns and Nationals.
Xcel Program
(TeamStars)
A flexible, inclusive alternative to CCP designed for athletes who are ready to train and perform but want a more accessible entry point. Xcel offers Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels, giving gymnasts clear goals, competition experience, and the skills to progress into the full CCP program when they're ready.
Four events. One athlete. Unlimited potential.
Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Apparatuses.
Vault
Uneven Bars
Balance Beam
Floor
All Gymtastics WAG programs are sanctioned by Gymnastics Canada and the Alberta Gymnastics Federation.
How To Register
Your daughter's competitive journey starts here! Tryout spots are limited and assessed throughout the year. If your daughter has the drive and the determination to find out what she's capable of, we'd love to meet her. Schedule your tryout today, and our coaching team will take it from there.
Competitive Program FAQ
View our most asked questions about our competitive programs.
Tryouts are skill assessments conducted by our coaching staff, not auditions designed to intimidate. We evaluate each athlete's current skill level, physical readiness, coordination, and coachability to determine the best program fit. We're not looking for perfection; we're looking for potential, work ethic, and the right attitude. To book a tryout, use the Schedule a Tryout button on this page and we'll confirm a date directly with you.Tryout results are communicated in a straightforward, honest conversation, and we believe parents and athletes deserve transparency about where they're at and what the pathway forward looks like.
Safety is the foundation on which everything else is built at Gymtastics. Our coaching staff are fully certified through Gymnastics Canada and the Alberta Gymnastics Federation, and every coach undergoes background checks before working with athletes. Skills are taught progressively and no athlete is asked to attempt something they haven't been physically and mentally prepared for. Our facility is purpose-built for gymnastics with regulation-standard equipment on all apparatus, and athletes are required to report any aches, pains, or injuries to their coach before training begins. All Gymtastics competitive athletes are covered by Gymnastics Canada and AGF insurance, included in the annual membership fee. We don't take shortcuts with safety, and we don't support "winning at all costs" approaches that put short-term results ahead of long-term athlete wellbeing.
Absolutely, and she's not alone. Our pre-competitive programs (GymTiger Cats & Cubs and GymTigers) are specifically designed for young athletes with no competition experience at all, introducing the discipline, technical foundation, and team culture of competitive gymnastics in an age-appropriate, encouraging way. The TeamStars Xcel program is also a wonderful first competition environment, offering real routines and real meets without the full intensity of the CCP pathway. Many of our competitive athletes started as preschoolers in our recreational classes and grew from there. We meet every athlete exactly where they are.
Training hours depend entirely on the program your daughter is placed in following her tryout, and our coaching team will be upfront with you about expectations before you sign anything. As a general guide: our youngest pre-competitive athletes (GymTiger Cats & Cubs) train approximately 4–6 hours per week, progressing up to 12–20 hours per week for our higher-level CCP competitive athletes. All competitive programs run on a commitment period covering July 1 to June 30, with mandatory summer training weeks included as part of the package. Specific training days and times are assigned based on team placement and will be discussed with you after the tryout.
The WAG competition season in Alberta typically runs from January through May. Athletes compete at selected invitationals across the province, with higher-level athletes advancing to provincials, Westerns, and Nationals. Athletes at lower levels (CCP 1–2) generally attend 2 competitions per season; provincial and national-level athletes compete more frequently and may travel beyond Alberta. Gymtastics issues a Participation Agreement Form up to five months before each competition, giving families full cost details and time to make an informed decision before committing. All families are asked to plan holidays around competition season (November–May) to ensure athletes get the consistent preparation they need to perform safely and confidently.
Competitive gymnastics carries a universal standard of conduct, and Gymtastics upholds it. Athletes must arrive to training clean, neat, and ready to work. Hair must be tied back and off the face. Jewelry is not permitted during training or at competitions (small stud earrings only). Athletes wear the official Gymtastics competitive bodysuit, tracksuit, and training suit as required, available through the club.
On the behaviour side, we hold all athletes (and their families) to a standard of respect, honesty, and sportsmanship. No profanity, no negative conduct toward coaches, teammates, or judges, and a zero-tolerance approach to any substance use. We believe character development and gymnastics development go hand in hand.
Yes! Gymtastics has a mezzanine viewing area available to parents. To minimize distractions and allow athletes to focus fully on their development, we ask parents to limit viewing to bi-weekly or once a month. This isn't about keeping you in the dark; it's about giving your daughter the best possible training environment. Coaches are available to discuss your athlete's progress, and we encourage open communication outside of training time.
Safety and prevention are our priorities, but injury can happen in any competitive sport, and Gymtastics has clear, structured policies to support your athlete through it. Any injury, ache, or pain must be reported to the coach before training begins. If your daughter is unable to train for more than four weeks due to injury, a medical certificate from her doctor allows for modified training fees during the recovery period. During recovery, adjusted training sessions are provided where possible to maintain fitness within her physical capacity. A written medical clearance is required before she resumes full training. Throughout any recovery, our coaches maintain open communication with your family to make sure the return to training is safe and well-timed.
Gymtastics has a clear communication structure, so you always know whom to contact and how. Athletes direct day-to-day questions to their coaches. Team logistics go through the team coordinator. Financial matters are handled by the team registrar. And Travis Oxley, our owner, provides overall leadership and is available for escalated concerns. Official contact information is provided in our team handbook. We are a family-run gym and we take open, honest communication seriously.