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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN AGE RECOMMENDATIONS

posted Jul 16, 2024, 3:14 PM

Notice of Change in Age Recommendations

Based on recommendations from Gymnastics Canada in the Cangym Program, YKGC will be revising the age requirement for Cangym classes to a minimum of 6 years old. Please find below an overview of our Active Start and Cangym Programs.

Active Start Program

The Active Start program is specifically designed to introduce participants aged 0-6 to the seven fundamental movement patterns (FMPs): Landings, Static Positions, Locomotion, Rotations, Swings, Springs, and Object Manipulation.

Tumble Bugs: Walking - 2 years (Parent/guardian assisted)

Tiny Tots: 2-3 years (Parent/guardian assisted)

Tumble Tykes: 3-4 years

Kinder Kids: 4-5 years

Kinder Plus: 4-5 years (Cangym Level 1-2)

Super Kids: 4-5 years (Cangym Level 3-4)

Cangym Program: 6+ years

The Cangym Program is Canada's National Skill Development and Evaluation program for children aged 6 years and above. It consists of 12 badge levels. Badges 1 through 4 focus on building blocks skills required for more advanced gymnastics, while badges 5 through 12 are divided into Men's Artistic Gymnastics and Women's Artistic Gymnastics.

To progress to the next badge level, mastery of all the skills at each level is required.

Cangym Level 1 - Burgundy

Cangym Level 2 - Red

Cangym Level 3 - Tan

Cangym Level 4 - Bronze

Cangym Level 5 - Purple (WAG/MAG)

Cangym Level 6 - Blue (WAG/MAG)

Cangym Level 7 - Turquoise (WAG/MAG)

Cangym Level 8 - Silver (WAG/MAG)

Cangym Level 9 - Orange (WAG/MAG)

Cangym Level 10 - Yellow (WAG/MAG)