Why train at KIN Gymnastics?
Gymnastics is an extraordinary sport for children, because it builds strength, balance, co-ordination, flexibility, muscle-tone and provides a general boost to overall fitness. Moreover, gymnastics teaches self-confidence, body awareness and discipline, while it also encourages athletes to set and achieve personal goals. It is why gymnastics is one of the best cross-training sports in the world and is considered the perfect staging platform for many other sports. To top it all off, the sport is exhilarating to watch and a lot of fun to take part in!
At KIN Gymnastics, we like to supplement all the of the above by injecting a sense of family and a sense of belonging, as an integral part of our athletes’ personal accomplishments. The KIN training program offers a full range of Recreational and Competitive Programs. Our Recreational Program starts with parented and non-parented KINder Gymnastics classes, moving aspiring young gymnasts from WeeKIN (45 mins p/wk), to MiniKIN and MunchKIN (60 mins p/wk). These preschool classes allow for the development of patterning, spatial awareness and problem solving as athletes are encouraged to explore space and equipment in a safe manner.
Next, the worKINg foundations recreational program levels are based on the CANGYM recreational programs, worKINg foundations Level 1-2 and worKINg foundations Level 3-4 for ages 6-8 and 9+ (both 90 mins p/wk), allow participants of varying ages to learn and develop gymnastics skills without the need to specialize in the sport. As athletes advance through the worKINg foundations levels, they are introduced to sport ethics and gym rules as well as movement patterns and skills that instil self-confidence.
After mastering worKINg foundations Level 3-4, the KIN Recreational Program takes a slightly different turn from most gyms by leading its gymnasts to the developmental levels 1-3 of the Junior Olympics (JO) program, which are tailored to transition recreational athletes to Canada’s Developmental and High Performance Competitive Programs in a series of classes that increase from 90 minutes to three hours per week.
At this point athletes can opt to move across to the high-calibre, progressive developmental levels 4-6 of the Junior Olympics (JO) program as part of KIN’s Competitive Program, designed to help young gymnasts develop the strong skills they need to prepare for invitational, provincial or national competition. The next levels of KIN’s Competitive Gymnastics Program embrace Canada’s primary Women’s Artistic Gymnastics programs, the pre-competitive Aspire program and the competitive High Performance program. As part of these programs, athletes learn how to challenge themselves within the supportive, positive coaching environment of a program that can go from six to nine hours of training per week, all the way to the competitive 12 and 18 hour programs that are part of Canada’s Provincial Stream, and beyond, to the 22.5 and 26 hour National Stream that take athletes to national and international competitive levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
KIN Gymnastics offers all Gymnastics programs, both recreational and competitive, on a month-to-month basis at a fixed monthly price. Athletes can sign up and join a class at any time and progress at their own pace until they have mastered all skills associated with the class, at which point the athlete will be transferred to the next level. When registering for a gymnastics class, you will be paying for the first month of classes upfront. Tuition charges will be prorated if you are starting mid-month. Full refunds for recreational programs can be requested prior to the start of the program. Monthly tuition fees are non-refundable once the program has started. A $25 administrative fee will apply to any refunds. All classes will roll over at the end of each month, and payment for the on-going monthly tuition will be processed on the 1st of each following month. You will have the option to cancel or temporarily drop out of the program, by providing at least 14-days’ notice before the 1st of the following month.
In addition to the monthly program fees, all athletes participating in gymnastics must have a valid KIN Gymnastics Membership. This is a mandatory annual membership and it includes insurance coverage through the Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) for all registered gymnasts at any registered Gymnastics facility in Canada in coordination with Canada Gymnastics (GCG). The annual membership fee for recreational gymnast programs is $65 and is valid from July 1st – June 30th of each year. Membership rates for competitive athletes are based on the level of gymnastics in which the athlete partakes. KIN Gymnastics membership fees cannot be pro-rated and are non-refundable once the athlete has started.
Sibling discounts are available for both our recreational and competitive programs. A ten percent discounts is available for parents enrolling a second or third child respectively.
We want to make sure your child is placed in the most age and skill-appropriate class, so each athlete feels physically challenged yet confident enough to propel themselves to new heights. We always recommend scheduling an assessment before deciding on a class, in case you have any doubt.
Absolutely! KIN Gymnastics offers free assessments and trial classes whenever space is available. Please refer to our Assessments page for more details.
Most comfortable and stretchy attire is acceptable for our recreational programs – leotards, shorts, leggings, T-shirts and tank tops. Please avoid buckles, belts and zippers. Shirts should be tight or long enough that they can be tucked in. Please tie back long hair. Bare feet or gymnastics slippers are preferred in the gym. KIN Gymnastics is not responsible for lost or stolen items, so please leave jewellery and valuables at home.
Please refer to the KIN Competitive Gymnastics Handbook for details.
Our coaches evaluate all recreational gymnasts on a constant basis in order to flag prospects for the Competitive Program, and we also do assessments upon request. The Competitive Program requires athletes with a natural talent, strength and flexibility, a strong potential for growth and even more so, a family commitment to a long-term competitive program.
For privacy reasons, pictures and video are not permitted during class times. Flash photography can be extremely dangerous for the athletes and is strictly forbidden in the facility at all times. At special events, parents may be given opportunities for pictures. If you have a special request, please contact us at info@kingymnastics.com.
KIN Gymnastics does NOT rely on parent support and therefore, fundraising is not required from anyone. The KIN Gymnastics Parent Council does organize fundraising opportunities to help parents raise money to go towards the program fees of their own children as well as the travel costs for coaches, which are the responsibility of the participating athletes and their families.
All credit card registrations are completed online via the customer portal. The payment process through our customer portal requires registration and creation of a user account, prior to being able to select and pay for your program. If you require any assistance, or would like to pay with an alternate method of payment, please contact registration@kingymnastics.com.
KIN Gymnastics reserves the right to cancel or change class times due to insufficient enrolment. If we cancel a class due to insufficient enrolment, a full class fee refund will be offered. Classes may be cancelled in the event of weather or power outage-related gym closures. Due to strict scheduling and coaching ratios, we cannot provide make-up classes in the event of missed or cancelled classes.