Competitive Gymnastics
Ready to take your training to the next level? The SGE competitive gymnastics program is designed for passionate, dedicated, and determined girls who are ready to engage in intensive athletic training. Qualified gymnasts may be offered the opportunity to compete at the provincial level or beyond.
About Our Competitive Program
Our year-round WAG program offers a blend of discipline, physical/mental development, lifelong friendships, and a lot of fun! We encourage and support every gymnast to train to their highest potential and achieve their personal best.
At SGE, our competitive program caters to various levels of skill and commitment, with opportunities to compete in the Gymnastics Ontario ODP, Xcel, Compulsory, and Optional programs.
Entry Requirements:
Testing: Required for entry into any of our competitive programs
Open Testing Sessions: Held in spring, and fall if space permits. Open to gymnasts of all levels and experience (recreational or competitive experience is highly recommended)
Additional Testing: Outside of open testing sessions, individual testing is only available for gymnasts with a competitive background
For more information about our competitive gymnastics program
Competitive Programs
Ontario Development Program (ODP)
The Ontario Development Program (ODP) at Scarborough Gym Elites is designed for specifically qualified girls aged 4-8 and follows the Sport Canada Long Term Athlete Development principles. This program provides a structured, fun, and supportive environment to nurture young gymnasts' physical and mental growth.
Participants in the ODP program will train for 6+ hours per week and compete in 2-3 competitions per season, offering an excellent introduction to competitive gymnastics.
Program Goals:
Provide a high-quality level of physical preparation for our young gymnasts
Elevate the level and quality of gymnastics skills performed by this age group
Utilize basic movement principles to create well-rounded athletes
Build a positive introduction to the competitive environment
Program Highlights:
Training Schedule: 6+ hours per week
Competitions: 2-3 per season
Age Group: 4-8
Recommended Experience: 1 or more years in Mini Gym, KinderGym, or RecGym
Xcel Program
The Xcel program offers a flexible and rewarding competitive gymnastics experience for girls of various ages and skill levels. This program is designed to provide gymnasts with the opportunity to compete without the rigid structure or schedule of the Canadian Competitive Program. Xcel is a great opportunity for our ODP or Intermediate/Advanced Recreational program athletes to transition into the competitive environment.
Program Highlights:
Training Schedule: 6-12 hours per week
Competitions: 3 per season
Age Group: 9+
Recommended Experience: 1 or more years in Intermediate/Advanced Recreational or ODP
Levels Offered: Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, and Xcel Gold
Program Goals:
Offer a rewarding and accessible competitive gymnastics experience to a broader range of athletes
Keep new and experienced athletes motivated to be a part of the sport with more flexible training schedules and skill requirements than the CCP program
Smoothly transition recreational and ODP athletes into the competitive sport environment
Canadian Competitive Program (CCP)
The Canadian Competitive Program is an intensive program designed for girls who demonstrate both potential and interest in pursuing high-level gymnastics. Athletes in this program will compete on all 4 apparatuses: Vault, Uneven Bars, Beam, and Floor. This intensive training program demands commitment, strength, flexibility, and precision from all participating gymnasts.
Compulsory & Optional Levels:
The program includes ten levels: Levels 1-5 are compulsory, and Levels 6-10 are optional. Our club will refer to gymnasts as being in either "compulsory" or "optional" categories rather than using the term CCP. Participation requires a significant commitment from both the athlete and her family
Program Highlights:
Training Schedule: 12+ hours per week; more advanced athletes may train as many as 20+ hours per week. Gymnasts will be required to miss one or two half-days of school per week
Competitions: Minimum of 3 per season, but selected athletes may attend as many as 8 or 9
Age Group: 9+
Recommended Experience: Prior experience from our ODP or Xcel Program. We also welcome gymnasts with competitive experience from other gyms to try out.
Levels Offered: Compulsory 1-5, Optional 6-10
Program Goals:
Promote competitive excellence. Our qualified competitive coaches encourage and assist each gymnast to push themselves to achieve their fullest potential
Typically transitions qualified athletes from our ODP or Xcel Program into the more intensive and advanced competitive atmosphere (Transfers from other clubs are also welcome)
Provide a standardized and fair competitive environment where gymnasts can benchmark their progress through level progression
Train athletes with ethical and productive physical conditioning to prevent injuries
Program Comparisons
Canadian Competitive Program
Skill Requirements - rigid skill requirements and compulsory routines, especially at lower levels.
Commitment - high commitment is required; athletes may train 12-20 hours a week with 3-9 competitions
Competitive Focus - emphasizes high excellence and precision
Xcel Program
Skill Requirements - more flexible level requirements and adaptive routines
Commitment - less intensive training schedule and fewer competitions
Competitive Focus - emphasizes personal achievement and enjoyment
Compulsory (Levels 1-5)
Standardized routines - each athlete competes the same routines and skills per level
Skill Development - Focuses on mastering the foundations of gymnastics with excellent technique and form
Judging Criteria - Since all gymnasts compete the same skills, judging is based on precision, form, and execution
Optional (Levels 6-10)
Custom routines - advanced athletes compete personalized routines within the guidelines and requirements of their level
Skill Progression - Uses the foundations from compulsory to focus on performing advanced skills and combinations
Judging Criteria - Considers both difficulty and execution. Routines are evaluated on their complexity as well as performance